Kim Yang

Turn On The Lights (開燈) Album Launch

Kim Yang is an artist with international quality, her music is just absolutely stunning - ABC Canberra
Kim's voice is a little smoky, a little sweet - perhaps reminiscent of the great Tracy Chapman. - Double J 
Yang is an artist who creates deceptively simple music that has instant appeal, but will reveal deeper meanings and a more intriguing soundscape the more you listen - Woman in Pop

After three years travelling and performing overseas, Taiwanese-Australian indie-folk songstress Kim Yang is back in Canberra to launch her debut studio album ‘Turn On The Lights’ （開燈）

Produced by Louis Montgomery (SAFIA, Peking Duk, Lucy Sugarman, Cathy Diver) and mastered by Joseph Cárra (The Teskey Brothers, Courtney Barnett, Hiatus Kaiyote) ‘Turn On The Lights’ is a collection of bilingual songs that explore Kim’s thoughts on identity, purpose, fear and anxiety. The essence of the album is Kim’s journey from self-doubt, to self-discovery, to self-acceptance. The full album release follows the launch of the first two singles off the album ‘All Good When I’m With You’ and ‘Forever this way’, Kim’s biggest releases to date. 

Kim will be backed by a high quality band featuring some of Canberra’s best musicians. A string section will help bring the album to life for the live audience. All this will be accompanied by the audience in singalongs and harmonies throughout the set. 

Since 2019 Kim has been a regular on the Australian music scene, releasing two EPs and earning nominations for national awards. She is a staple on the festival scene and has supported some of Australia’s biggest acts including Kate Ceberano, Katie Noonan, Ben Lee and Josh Pyke. 

Band Members

Kim Yang on vocals, guitar and ukulele
Matt Nightingale on double bass, bass guitar and vocals
Hayden Kinsman on keys and vocals
Naomi Smith on drums and vocals
Clarissa Goh on cello
Melodie Liu on violin
Inez Hargaden on backing vocals

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Street One | Reserved | Duration 120 Minutes including interval
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