Artists in Residence

Current Artists

Akanbi Oluwatobi (stage name A O Jay)

Akanbi is a Masters of Social Work Student based at Mt Helen Campus. He is a music activist and believes in Lovinism. From Africa, Akanbi brings African beats and versions to cover songs and writes his own music. You can find his music @a.o.jay_music on Instagram and Facebook.

Danah Collins

Danah is a current Performing Arts student and local singer and acoustic guitarist. Originally from Tasmania, she moved to Ballarat in 2021 to study and has been amazed by the vibrant arts culture and community she has found here. She has always loved singing, especially to her mum’s Beatles or Crowded House CDs but decided around 11 that she'd like to make some of her own music, so picked up a guitar. Since then, Danah has loved playing in cafés and bars, at fairs and local functions and for a number of not-for-profit events. She still sings Crowded House and Beatles, along with more recently released tracks and a few originals sprinkled in. You might catch Danah busking in Ballarat or can follow her on her Facebook via Danah Maree Music or Instagram @Danah_Maree_Music.

Alexander Glenk

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Alexander is a current third year student at the Federation University Arts Academy studying a Bachelor of Performing Arts. University credits include Frankenstein by Nick Dear (directed by Ross Hall) and Momo (music by Rich Chew, lyrics by Anthony Crowley and directed by Ross Hall). Alex has previously performed with companies including Gordon Frost, StageArt and Stage School Australia where he also completed a Diploma of Music Theatre. He is looking forward to showcasing his performance skills in his final year of study at Federation University. https://www.facebook.com/Glenk.Alex