Thelma Plum

Thelma Plum is a Gamilaraay woman, musician and creator who was born in Brisbane, her current home. Thelma Plum’s debut album Better in Blak is a story about culture, heritage, love, and pain. With incredible strength, courage and heartbreaking tenderness, her debut album captures so deftly what it’s like to be a young Aboriginal woman in Australia. The album became one of the most successful albums of 2019, nominated for seven Arias and spawned three platinum and one gold single. The title track Better in Blak landed in the top 10 of the triple j Hottest 100, as well as winning the prestigious Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition. 2022 saw the release of the Meanjin EP, a love letter to Brisbane supported by extensive national touring. Thelma has been involved in high profile campaigns for White Shirt Day and a number of household brands and provided music for the Netflix Back to the Outback animated feature film (starring Tim Minchin and Eric Bana).  New music awaits and Thelma looks forward to you buckling up and joining her for the ride!