Thelma Plum is a Gamilaraay woman, musician and creator from Brisbane Australa, Thelma Plum’s debut album Better In Blak is a story about culture, heritage, love, and pain. With incredible strength, courage and heartbreaking tenderness, the album captured deftly what it’s like to be a young Aboriginal woman in Australia, while also managing to sport a co-write with Paul McCartney! Better in Blak became one of the most successful Australian albums of 2019, nominated for 7 Arias and spawning 3 Platinum and one Gold singles. The title track “Better in Blak” came in the top 10 of the Triple J Hottest 100, as well as winning the prestigious Vanda and Young “Song of the Year” award.

2022 saw the Meanjin EP, a love letter to Brisbane supported by extensive national and international touring, numerous festival appearances and a slew of brand collaborations and fashion engagements. 2023 saw the first music from Thelma’s new album, an incisive bop called “We Don’t Talk About It”, as well as a round of international touring. Thelma Pum’s sophomore album “I’m Sorry, Now Say it Back” featuring “Nobody’s Baby” and “Freckles” was released Oct 18 2024 – debuting in the top 10 of the Australian Aria Charts and receiving much critical acclaim. Thelma has spent the following year on tour, playing a sold out national theatre tour as well as an extensive regional sojourn that took her from Dark Mofo Festival in Hobart to the Kimberley Muster in Kununnurra as well as 22 dates in between.

2025 finishes for Thelma Plum with a stunning performance and a win in the Best Pop category at Australia’s ARIA Awards. A great way to cap off the year and lean into an exciting and internationally focused 2026. She will see you out there…