Karen boy's musical dreams

Nay Ye Thwey Aung

Nay Ye Thwey Aung Source: Nay Ye

16 years old Nay Ye Thwey Aung is a former Karen refugee who is very passionate about music and dreams of becoming a famous singer one day.


He recently won 1st place for the Annual Musician of the Year and Art Acquisition Presentation of Bendigo South East College and became "2019 Musician of the Year".

His passions and ambitions for music makes Nay Ye a strong competitor in his school performances and song competitions.

During his interview with SBS Karen Program, Nay Ye said it is not easy to get into the music industry especially for those who lives in Bendigo, a Victoria town about 2 hours' drive from Melbourne.

However, this doesn't stop Nay Ye from pursuing his dream of becoming a singer. So far, Nay Ye has composed about 12 songs in English on his own.

Nay Ye family arrived in Australia in late 2005 when he was just 2 years old. He is now a year 11 student, currently studying at Bendigo Senior Secondary College.

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