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MIJF 2025 – Fem Belling: The Hormesis Project
Friday, October 17, 2025 @ 9:30 pm
Doors open at 9:00 pm
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The Hormesis Project is the latest endeavour from award-winning South African multi-hyphenate Fem Belling.
Featuring a unique lineup of single-melody instrumentation — voice, three violins, cello, double bass and drums — this project explores the intersection of contemporary groove and improvisation within the vocal and string jazz world.
Through original compositions, Belling delves into themes of resilience, consent, societal expectation and female self-worth, crafting a sophisticated musical experience that speaks directly from the heart.
A master of tandem voice and violin improvisation, Belling brings her signature storytelling and spectacular range to The JazzLab for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, backed by a handpicked team of exceptional string players.
| “Belling is a pocket rocket with a versatile vocal palette and a gift for improvisation. […] you won’t be disappointed by these lush and limber jazz styling’s” – The Herald Sun |