ABOUT
Empowering Queensland's freshest talent!
Vermilion High is a program initiated by QUT’s student-run record label Vermilion Records. The program is the first of its kind in the country and offers a few talented high school musicians the chance to participate in a collaborative production process with final year creative arts undergraduates from QUT.
For final year QUT students, at the brink of emerging into their own professional careers, they are able to refine their skills in the music business through production, marketing, artist liaising, and event management, to name just a few.
For the Vermilion High students, these lucky young artists gain the opportunity to professionally record their original music at a state-of-the-art facility.
It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and the Vermilion High program empowers these emerging artists to showcase their talent to the real world.
Liv Welsh
Liv Welsh is a singer-songwriter inspired by all facets of pop music. With influences like Lorde and Charli XCX, she aims to dive further into the electropop genre, creating music that feels both upbeat and introspective. Whether it's performing, producing or writing, Liv is always striving to better her artistry. To her, every part of the process is a deeply important emotional and creative outlet, and she hopes her music will resonate and connect with audiences.
Sophie Leigh
17-year-old singer-songwriter, Sophie Leigh, blends modern pop influences with timeless songwriting. She is influenced by contemporary artists such as Tate McRae, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Adele, and classic acts including Queen and The Beatles. Her blend of modern emotion and timeless songwriting is inspired by feeling, mood, and connection, and is shaped by a unique creative process: experiencing words through visual shades before finding the words to express them. Whether playing solo with her acoustic guitar or performing with a band, Sophie Leigh delivers authentic, heartfelt performances that connect deeply with audiences.
Glass Rain
Glass rain is an alt-rock band drawing inspirations from artists including Paramore, Beabadoobee, and Deftones. The tight-knit group loves to share their favourite artists and genres of music with one another, and hope to share their music with the listener too. They ask the listener to listen carefully to their music, as it may just be their new favourite upcoming band.
Ethan Dahl
Meet Ethan Dahl, a 15-year-old singer-songwriter from Brisbane bringing a fresh pop sound with a hint of country. Playing guitar and piano, Ethan draws inspiration from everyday life, relationships and good times. His debut single, Wrong Girl, was released in June, with his second single, Stay for the Sunrise, arriving 14 August. With performances across South East Queensland and a growing catalogue of original music, Ethan is a young artist to watch.
Evie May
Evie May is a Brisbane-based artist, inspired by the likes of Olivia Dean, Boygenius, Imogen Heap and Radiohead. She was raised around music, and has always had a love for writing and performing since she was a little kid. Composing harmonies, developing instrumentals and writing meaningful lyrics, she aims to make music that will have a lasting impact on the listener.
Seb Tyne
Seb Tyne is a 16-year-old artist from Brisbane, who is inspired by a range of genres, such as indie, R&B, rock, pop and pretty much every genre in between, but loves experimenting with his own voice and different sounds. Through songwriting, he expresses his emotions, tells his story, and connects to people through his lyrics. His goal is pushing himself creatively, hoping to develop his own sound and make his mark on the music industry.
Sabrina Rees
Sabrina Rees is a singer-songwriter who writes honest stories wrapped in memorable melodies. Her songs are acoustic pop at heart, built around the guitar, and come alive on stage. With songwriting being a way Sabrina expresses herself, she is at her happiest playing music. She prides herself on high-energy shows where the audience isn't just watching, they're part of it, singing and dancing like they're a part of the show themselves.
Braden Judge
Braden is a Sunshine Coast singer‑songwriter who began playing guitar at a young age, and has gone on to complete Grade 6 music certificate in classical guitar. Over time he discovered a passion for writing emotional, atmospheric pop, and using storytelling as the core of his music. He is now developing his own sound through original songs and growing as an emerging artist.