Grace Chia is one of Tasmania’s most exciting emerging artists who uses her music to inspire the change she wants to see. Performing regularly across the country and most recently touring New Zealand, Grace is known for her raw and passionate performances amplifying marginalised voices and uniting community. Expect deep-thought lyricism, soulful melodies and punchy bars. Grace is showcasing at BIGSOUND 2026 and regularly supports major acts including Dirty Dike (UK), Deca (US), Angry Black Men (US), Drapht and many more.

She recently won 2025 Australian Women in Music Award’s Diversity in Music Award for the extensive work she has done to create safe and inclusive spaces for women and at-risk-youth in hip-hop. Grace has run over 50 live music and arts events in Lutruwita with a focus on supporting community, underground scenes and platforming emerging artists. In 2023, she was named in the Push’s 25 under 25 and was nominated for The National Live Music Award’s ‘Best Live Act’ (TAS) in 2023.