Jasmine Hall Awarded Helpmann Academy Development Grant

The Helpmann Academy has awarded six emerging creatives across various creative disciplines (including visual and performance art, theatre, screen, and music) with up to $3,000 in support. One of these is Elder Conservatorium jazz alumna Jasmine Hall (née Ferguson), who was awarded a grant to help support and kickstart her band minnie little's second album.

Minnie little is a five-piece pop/folk group led by vocalist, trombonist and composer Jasmine Hall. The ensemble features Ciara Ferguson (piano / vocals), Jack Overall (cello), Tasha Stevens (bass), and Lewis Todd (drums). Their music is characterised by contemporary harmony, odd time signatures and heartfelt lyrics inspired by real-life experiences (and a healthy dose of Disney). Formed in 2019 for the Creative Music Adelaide (COMA) Emerging Artist Program, minnie little released their debut self-titled EP in 2020 and have since released several singles. Band members have performed with artists such as Tina Arena, Mark Holden, Rhonda Burchmore, Rachel Beck, and many more.

'Having the opportunity to create and record minnie little's second album will be invaluable for further establishing us as a band. We are deeply grateful to the Helpmann Academy for their support and we look forward to bringing this project to life.'

– Jasmin Hall, 2025 recipient.

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Development Grants are made possible through the generosity of John Phillips, the Spark a dream campaign patrons, and the Government of South Australia through CreateSA.