I am excited to tell you that after two years of refining the show, it is returning to the Wellington Region for the NZ Fringe Festival, followed by the Nelson Fringe Festival. The NZ Fringe Festival presentations of the Girmit are being showcased with a community kaupapa in mind by working in partnership with TheContinue reading "The Girmit NZ Fringe Festival"
Destination Plantation EP and Book
The Girmit EP titled 'Destination Plantation' is now available to purchase online. This is only available on Bandcamp. It features recreations of some of the songs from the Girmit. The EP features narrations from the show and Guest singer and tabla performer Harshaa Prasad. Lyric books to accompany the EP are available for purchase atContinue reading "Destination Plantation EP and Book"
Latest Reviews and Articles
After just reaching the end of a sell out season for the premier of Coolie: The Story of the Girmityas. I'm really excited to share with you the articles and reviews for the show. An extremely well researched review by Theatre Review https://www.theatreview.org.nz/production/coolie-the-story-of-the-girmityas https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/491759/wellington-theatre-production-highlights-the-girmityas-struggles And a wonderful review by Art Murmers http://www.artmurmurs.nz/theatre/coolie-the-story-of-the-girmityas
New Music Video: Woke
Pleased to share with you the music video for my song Woke. Woke is deeply personal. It looks at the hypocrisy of virtue signalling and the trend based social justice jumping. When minorities facing prejudice/hate have been living with it the whole time, often ignored, often told we are making a big deal out ofContinue reading "New Music Video: Woke"
New Single: Self Help
My new single Self Help is coming out! Self Help is a punch back at the Wellness and Self-Improvement industries profiting off insecurities and the constant barrage of advice we all get on how to live our lives. A commentary about the current self-help culture that puts the blame of systemic issues caused by inequalityContinue reading "New Single: Self Help"
New Album: Minor Thing
It's finally happened. My album is out! Available on all music platforms Links to music here: https://linktr.ee/MissLeading Also her for you to download for a donation. If you choose to also buy my poetry booklet for $10NZD you get a free download code.
Letter to the child I am not planning to conceive
I am really pleased to have my latest poem published by Mxogyny. A fantastic online magazine dedicated to writing related to women’s issues, gender and gender identity. In this poem, I raise my personal feelings on whether to choose motherhood and try to discuss the concerns that all women face before deciding to have children LetterContinue reading "Letter to the child I am not planning to conceive"
Sex Pest
I have a new video for my track Sex Pest I wanted to have a go at animation. I wasn't expecting it to be easy, but I am not in a hurry to do it again. I wrote this poem after a night of chats with a friend sharing our experiences. Which led to aContinue reading "Sex Pest"
Hidden Inheritance Exhibition
Hello, you will be receiving two updates today. I am doing a free performance at Fresh Gallery in Auckland and have also made the EP featuring 4 songs from the show available for purchase on bandcamp. I'm very excited to be able to share this project with new audiences and hope you enjoy it.
Fringe Freak Out!
Eastern Sound Collective present Fringe Freak Out! A party to celebrate all things fringe. Featuring fabulous collaborations with Fringe favourites and an amazing lineup of Wellington musicians Miss Leading, Jeline + The WK Bookclub, and Stefrose. Expect high-energy performances from Barbarian Productions with guest dancers, and circus performers from Circus of the Night.
Poetry Workshop
I am hosting a poetry workshop: You can find out more about it here You can buy tickets and register here
New Track: Something Sinister
Another electronic dance number. Available on all streaming platforms, see here for links https://linktr.ee/MissLeading
New Release: Kerplunk
First in my series of new electronic dance music releases. That's right, no vocals on these, just some sweet beats to chill or dance too. https://missleading.bandcamp.com/track/kerplunk
All Female Asian Tour
Big news I am on an all-women lineup of Asian artists touring Wellington, Whanganui and Auckland. This is a killer gig with Reshma Martin, Ersha Island 二沙岛, myself and DJ RNG+sus. Tour dates: Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington Friday 18 November, at Meow Bar, Whanganui on the 19th of November at Porridge Watson, Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland 26th November at Basement Theatre. Reshma Martin: Award nomineeContinue reading "All Female Asian Tour"
Another Universe comes to Auckland
My solo poetry show, Another Universe will be performed live at Basement Theatre in Auckland from Tuesday the 25th of October until Saturday 29th at 6.30pm It is a reflection on regrets and possibilities told through poetry. Tickets are available here https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2022/oct/another-universe?atc=feature_Another_Universe
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