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Australian-born and Northern Rivers-based indie artist Ladi Abundance draws on diverse influences from jazz, electro-pop, R&B, and soul. A vocalist, pianist, and producer, she weaves live looping and vocal harmonies with self-produced electronic beats and live instrumental pieces to create melodic, harmony-rich, and dramatic downtempo urban grooves.

 

Ladi’s decade-long journey as an artist reflects a constant evolution. Starting as the leader of the Brisbane-based nine-piece band, Ladi Abundance Project, she transitioned to her solo career in 2016, embracing a new chapter of wholly self-produced music. This shift saw her dive into electronic music and live shows, showcasing her ability to seamlessly blend soulful pop melodies with groove-driven electronic loops that stir the spirit and inspire movement.

 

Her live performances are intricate, dynamic, and sometimes spontaneous, always featuring her signature vocal layers. Themes span fragility and empowerment, social critique, love, loss, and personal transformation, inviting audiences to share in her heartfelt stories. From laid-back soulful tunes to passionate and harmony-driven loops, Ladi’s performances captivate listeners, offering an intimate and uplifting experience.

 

Since her debut in 2011, Ladi has regularly played the Australian East Coast festival circuit, performing at Woodford Folk Festival, Earth Frequency Festival, Island Vibe, Byron Spirit Festival, and Wallaby Creek, among others. Her debut EP, Slice You Up (2013), marked her arrival as a solo artist, while her 2015 LP, Softening to Saturn, featured the single and music video “More Time With My Soul,” inspired by her time living in Bali. The cultural and natural beauty of Bali provided a fresh perspective that shaped her creative journey. Her performances in India, including Goa, supporting epic artists like Ngaiire and Deya Dova.

 

In 2019, Ladi released two self-produced EPs, The Comfort of the Light and What Happens in the Dark, exploring themes of duality and self-discovery. These works led to a solo tour in Berlin and Germany, where she performed in quirky bars and clubs, gaining new fans abroad. This tour marked a pivotal moment in her career, but it was followed by a profound personal transformation as she embraced motherhood, creating a temporary hiatus.

 

Returning in 2024, Ladi collaborated with Lucy Gallant on the neo-soul track “Mr,” signaling her re-emergence as an artist. She then teamed up with Fat Picnic’s songwriter and manager Hughie Doherty for her upcoming single “Breathe,” set to release in early 2025. This deeply personal track reflects themes of renewal and coming out of one’s cocoon, resonating with the collective experience of post-lockdown reflection.

 

Ladi Abundance continues to evolve, drawing from her personal and artistic growth. Her New Year’s Eve performance in Uki will feature never-before-heard songs, offering a glimpse into the integrated version of herself—an artist and mother sharing her journey of transformation. With each performance, Ladi invites her audience into a space of openness and connection, making her work a powerful testament to resilience and creativity.

     Show Highlights
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  • Uki NYE 2024
  • Kaduka (Berlin) 2019
  • Bar Bobu (Berlin) 2019
  • Supporting Lauren Lucille (Germany) 2019
  • Garden of Dreams (Goa India) 2018
  • Seven Sisters Festival (VIC) 2017
  • Earth Frequency Festival 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
  • Woodford Folk Festival 2015
  • Wallaby Creek Festival 2015 (FNQLD)
  • Manifest Festival 2014
  • Bar Luna (Bali) 2014
  • Sisters For Sisters (VIC) 2014
  • Bullhorn Soul Review 2013
  • Ngaiire (Sydney) 2013
  • Island Vibe Festival 2012, 2011
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