One Gener8ion is a songwriting collaborative born from a desire to create and inspire positive messages in song.
The collaboration evolved from a deep friendship between Chelsy Atkins, Corinne Gibbons and Ricky Bloomfield.
Chelsy, Corinne and Ricky are advocates of environmental awareness, honouring indigenous voices and supporting social change.
Live, One Gener8ion is an uplifting experience that celebrates life and love.
BAND MEMBERS
CORINNE GIBBONS
Born and bred in the Bega Valley Corinne has had an incredible career already - from collaborating with the likes of Jack Sonni of Dire Straits at the age of 20 to producing hit singles, winning the prestigious PBS Jazz Award, A International Peace award and performing to audiences around the world from Japan to India, New York, LA , Uk and of course her sister hometown of Singapore where Corinne has been based for 12 years.
Corinne’s highly acclaimed album MELT was supported by National Geographic and is set to a filmic collage of dramatic cinematic vistas of Natural History footage shot and edited by celebrated Australian filmmaker Toni Houston. Launching the Melt album and environmental project at Stonehenge during the summer solstice was a dream come true for Corinne a passionate environmentalist.
Corinne has also written three successful musicals for children and is currently working on a mindfulness musical for children “Search for the Sparkle”. She is a dedicated advocate for children’s voices and has supported many young people to find their voice through her company Discover Your Voice.
One Gener8ion is the embodiment of Corinne’s passion for music, friendship and the planet.
CHELSY ATKINS
Chelsy Atkins is a proud Yamatji Widi, Wongi woman from Western Australia. As part of a musical family Chelsy was introduced to sharing cultural wisdoms through song from a young age by her father Mark Atkins, who is internationally recognised as one of Australia’s most
accomplished didgeridoo players and Indigenous performers.
As a young performer Chelsy worked professionally as a traditional dancer in a show that performed at various functions and political events. She then founded a dance troop combining contemporary and traditional dance styles which was the first of its kind in Tamworth.
Over the past 13 years, Chelsy has collaborated with schools, events, festivals and community organisations on many arts and cultural projects within Australia, which lead her to start Garrijimanha.
Garrijimanha evolved from Chelsy's love of culture,
music and a core belief that every voice matters and is a collaborative experience offering immersive musical/cultural projects and services.
Chelsy has also performed as a singer/songwriter at many music festivals and events throughout Australia. She has a soulful stage presence and a gift for storytelling and sharing deep wisdom and truth in song.
RICKY BLOOMFIELD
Ricky Bloomfield is an Australian multi-instrumentalist, producer, entrepreneur and gifted singer songwriter.
As a young solo artist he was in the top 100 of Australian Idol and was a featured soloist on the nationally televised program Schools Spectacular and graduated from the prestigious ‘Talent Development Project’ program.
He has performed at many festivals and events including the Deni Ute Muster, the opening ceremony of the Youth Olympics and Special Olympics, The Royal Easter Show and as a supporting artist for Keith Urban, Matchbox 20, Billy Idol, James
Taylor, Rod Stewart, Ronan Keating, Jackson Browne, Jo Cocker, P!NK, Katy Perry and Bob Dylan.
A positive advocate for mental well-being, Ricky dedicates many hours to supporting marginalized voices and is dedicated to supporting social change .
In 2015 Ricky founded a music school and recording studio - ‘Merimbula School Of Music’. Ricky has brought the joy of music to so many young people in the South Coast community and after growing MSOM to a remarkable 170 students, employing 9 teachers and hosting many sold out Student concerts, sold the business in Jan 2020 to concentrate on songwriting, recording and touring with One Gener8ion.