Fem Belling

Ambassador

South African born vocalist and violinist, Fem Belling is a rising star on the international jazz scene and has become one of Australia’s most formidable and in demand performers.

She is also a Breast Cancer Survivor. Double lumpectomy, HER2 positive, chemotherapy, radiation and Herceptin. A young adult who has come out the other side and wants to lend her voice to the beautiful importance of “beyond the treatment”, “beyond the hospital”. Having a support system outside of the medical journey was so important in Fem’s recovery. Music, laughter, positivity and kinship… a place away from the day to day symptoms and side effects. Think Pink opens it’s doors, free of charge, to those going through any stage of breast cancer and their loved ones. Just think about that, truly think… How extraordinary.

The jazz world hums with ubiquitous young singers revisiting the great American songbook. Then one comes along with an actor’s stagecraft and an instrumentalist’s refrain. Fem shot to international attention when she turned all 4 chairs on ‘The Voice 2015’ with Ricky Martin, Jessie J & Delta Goodrem all fighting for the chance to mentor her. Jessie J won out, saying she has been “waiting for someone like this”.

Hailing from a musical dynasty, music in her blood, she has performed with many jazz greats, locally and internationally. Appearing with her own band, collaborations & residencies at Ronnie Scotts (Ldn), Bennett’s Lane, Paris Cat, WOMADelaide, Noosa Jazz Fest, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Stonnington Jazz Festival, Joy of Jazz SA, Madajazzcar.

Fem has performed alongside Gregory Porter, Reggie Watts, Joe Chindamo, John Foreman, The DMJO, Gil Askey, Paul Williamson, The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra (ARIA nomination), The Syncopators. She has performed for Her Majesty The Queen and at Nelson Mandela’s Funeral/

With 5 Vita awards under her belt, a Green Room Award nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Musical “Genesis to Broadway”, this award winning actress has spent many years as a leading lady in London’s West End.
Lead roles in West End shows include Hairspray, Fame, and Footloose. International shows such as Little Shop of Horrors, Nunsense and Cats & Liza Minnelli in THE BOY FROM OZ.

Fem is honoured to be an ambassador for Think Pink, a foundation that is so important in the journey of breast cancer.