Letisha Ackland is a proud Kokatha, Wirangu and Mirning woman from Ceduna in the Far West of South Australia.

She has 17 years’ experience in the industry and is the Founding Director of Balya Productions, a First Nations female led company that specialises in production services, event management and mentoring opportunities for First Nations artists, creatives and community projects. This includes running a festival in her home town Ceduna.

Awarded NAIDOC South Australia 2024 Person of the Year, Letisha has stage managed the National Indigenous Music Awards for the last 4 years and has been Tour Manager for First Nations artists Barkaa and Thelma Plum.