Elyssa Vulpes

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Elyssa Vulpes

Elyssa, originally from Italy, has returned to New Zealand after a decade in Scotland, bringing with her a rich tapestry of musical experiences. A multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter with 25 years of live performance under her belt, she has founded bands such as “The Moon Whispers” (NZ), “The Betes Noir” (UK), “Red Fox” (UK), and “Mjuk” (ND). Her collaborations include work with artists like DJ TH, George Le Rouge, and Amy Davidson (Aida Cin). Elyssa is currently signed to the dance labels Subtraxx Record and Dirt Lies & Audio Recordings. 

Performances and workshops

  • In concert: Sunday 2:15pm, Main Stage
  • Workshop: Writing Better Songs (lyric writing), Saturday 12:30pm, Nelson Lounge
  • Showcase concert: Saturday 5:15pm, Main Stage

Elyssa’a bio

Elyssa’s discography boasts 12 albums, including the award-winning “Pearl of Blood,” which earned Radioindy’s Grindie Award. Beyond her music, Elyssa holds a Graduate Diploma in Electronic Music Performance. When not performing, she thrives as a holistic life coach, clinical hypnotherapist, performance and creativity coach, and the author of the book “Dare to be Seen: From Stage Fright to Stage Presence.” 

Elyssa’s performances span the globe. She has graced stages at the Wellington and Auckland Folk Festivals in New Zealand, opened for The Handsome Family, and was selected for the Botanic Gardens Magic Festival in 2020 and 2023 (both cancelled because of COVID and bad weather). She also won 3rd Prize at the Festival Di Biella in Italy. 

Her talents have been showcased at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, both with “The Betes Noir” in 2014 and her solo show “Front Line” in 2016. Elyssa has also performed for International Women’s Day in New York (2014), and in Edinburgh and Glasgow (2020). Her diverse career highlights her dynamic presence and passion for music and performance. 

Elyssa will be performing with Arianna Ceron (piano and backing vocals) and Devyn Fowles (violin).

See Elyssa online

See Elyssa on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kGXckg7W4c&t=1479s