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VicFolk, meet the Belle Miners: a female trio from Australia/Canada that exudes dense harmonies, clever lyrics and a liberating, joyous sound. We talked with Felicia Harding (also of local band Fortune Killers) about her growing project with Jaime Jackett and Marina Avros.

Short and Sweet:

1)What words best describe you?

Hopeful & Harmonious!

2)What do you love spending your time on, besides music?

Permaculture, pottery, yoga and communing with nature.

3)What words best describe your community (who you hang with)?

Bird Nerds, other musicians and creatives!

4)What are the top 3 things you place emphasis on in the music biz?

Integrity, skill, courage.

5)Where do you live and what places do you love to haunt in that neighborhood?

I live on Fort St. I love Picnic, Bubby Rose’s Bakery and Beacon Hill Park.

6)What are three words (positive or negative!) that would describe Victoria to you?

Healthy, bicycles, wet (haha)!

7)Where are you taking the rest of the Belle Miners while they’re in town to show off Victoria’s digs?

Jaime enters the room declaring “Pleeeeeeease take me to Habit. Please, please, please” (so there’s that)! Also, Felicia plans to take the group to Cafe Bliss, Origin Bakery and Hawk & Hen.

8)What do you think makes Victoria unique from other cities?

Victoria is more eco-concious as a whole. You can ride your bike basically anywhere and get there faster than driving!

Getting to know you more:

1)Have you lived here all of your life? If so, what defines Victoria as “Home” for you? If not, when did Victoria first feel like “Home” for you?

I am lucky enough to be able to say yes, I have lived here (basically) all of my life! My family moved here when I was 4. I’d say the oceans, fresh lush greenery and flowers make it home. The landscapes are always a welcomed sight when arriving home from a long tour. I like to take a deep breath when I get off the plane and feel myself instantly hydrate!

2)Why do you love being an entrepreneur in this town? What makes it rewarding?

Victoria is full of creative people and creative businesses. I feel supported and inspired by this community! Victoria is excited to hear that you’re an artist and entrepreneur. I love creating shared experiences and memories with people.

3)What are some life lessons you’ve learned working as an indie artist and entrepreneur?

Working alone is impossible unless you have oodles of cash and an endless supply of inner chi. The people on your team are the single most important aspect of your career and goals. You need team mates who can go to bat for you, help you accomplish the things you don’t understand or haven’t learnt yet, and to back you up when shit goes down. You can polish your instrument playing and singing all you like (and you should), but nothing is as important as the people on your team. Bandmates, managers, publicists, makeup goddesses (like Erin Bradley!)…all of them…make sure they’re on your side and then nurture those relationships!!

Enter the full Belle Miners trio for the last questions:

4)How is Victoria a supportive community for indie artists and musicians? Or does Victoria have some things to learn in this category?

Victoria loves the arts and music in particular. Over the last few years, we’ve seen this city thrive with festivals, events and venues. We especially have Atomique productions and The Zone to thank for that! There is a definite feeling of community and collaboration here amongst the musicians…something that is noticeably lacking in some other Canadian cities we’ve lived.

5)Anything exciting coming up for you as a musician?

Belle Miners are touring Australia for the fourth time!!!! This time with publicity and an amazing album… www.belleminers.com

A Canadian tour is coming in October and we are so excited to announce those dates once they’re ready to show off!

(Felicia’s other band, Fortune Killers, is also playing a show with Fake Shark at Capitol Ballroom in Victoria on December 16th!)

6)What do you miss most about home when on tour? What do you most look forward to doing when you get off tour?

Jaime says: Being a complete dag and hanging out with my man and cooking my own beautiful food just the way I like it. Marina pipes in: My Dog Ember! Felicia: Yep, hangin’ with my man and my two little kitties! Plus, playing keys and rocking out with Fortune Killers! 😉

Don’t miss the Fortune Killers and Fake Shark at the Capitol Ballroom: https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/fake-shark-fortune-killers-capital-ballroom-formerly-sugar-nightclub-tickets/7778935

The Belle Miners are also playing a highly secretive show in town December 7. Maybe look them up to see if you can sneak in 😉 www.belleminers.com

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