Deb Lowah Clark is a proud Meriam woman of the Torres Strait Islands. Born on Wadawurrung land, Deborah expresses the social justice issues of the Australian landscape  through her music, in particular, giving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language and culture a space to be seen and heard. Deb Lowah Clark is an educator of more than 27 years. Deb completed a Masters in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Indigenous Leadership and works passionately to create educational success for Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander children, students and their families. In addition to educational leadership Deb is a singer-songwriter. Deb’s music and sounds envelop the audience in smooth tones that embrace an indie rock, soul, gospel and Indigenous RnB style. Her original songs express a journey of life experience, while her covers retell the stories from the past and from the place she stands now, giving audiences a unique view of life from Deb’s perspective, living down south away from the Torres Straits.

Luke Captain is a Melbourne based Meriam Le from Murray Island in the Eastern Group of the Torres Strait Islands. A thirst for education led him to study music where he learnt the power of performing arts. He is a cultural advisor, singer, song writer, filmmaker and actor. Luke has acted as director and producer for projects such as Queensland Voices of the Light Chorale, ‘Taba Naba an Island Odyssey’ at Brisbane PowerHouse and Brisbane’s Mabo Day Celebrations in 2012. Luke has also worked with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra chorus as Director of the Ailan Kores Choir and has played “The Evangelist” in Bach’s St John's Passion. In 2021 Luke worked with indigenous playwright Maryann Sam’s Coconut Woman as cultural advisor and actor. He is also community advisor for the upcoming musical ‘Straigth from the Straits’ to be premiered at Brisbane Festival 2023. Luke is a strong advocate for Torres Strait inclusion and passionate about Indigenous arts.

Stella has been a vocal coach for over 20 years, conducting groups such as Sweet Mona’s Choir, the Mini Mona’s Choir and Thursday Night Community Choir. Stella has worked with The Boite on many choir projects over the last 10 years, Freedom Road, Mai Fali Eh, Coco de Mer, Windrush and Haven. Stella has worked with choirs and groups all around the world and has an energetic and fun approach to facilitating her sessions. Stella also performs regularly in her bands, playing percussion, singing and guitar. Stella and her husband Mishael Gyabeng conduct cultural tours to the Seychelles and Ghana every year, giving visitors a personal, musical and educational holiday experience.