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Xin Tong is a versatile musician deeply passionate about collaborating with musicians from different genres, constantly exploring and immersing herself in various musical traditions. Starting with Western classical music on the piano and Chinese music on the guzheng, she has since collaborated extensively with Indian classical musicians in Singapore, incorporating elements of Indian music into her guzheng playing. She has also composed music for mixed ensembles featuring diverse ethnic music such as for The Straits Ensemble Singapore under the New Sights Fellowship Programme (2023) and School of the Arts’ Silk Road Rhapsodies Concert (2025). A recent graduate of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (Singapore), she also spent one year (2024-2025) at the Sibelius Academy (Finland) as part of the Global Music Programme, where she collaborated with musicians from around the world. Through her experiences, she strongly believes in music’s power to foster understanding and connection among people.

Neill Gautier is a performer, teacher and composer driven by a passion for spontaneous composition. The founder of Neill’s Jazz Lab, he is an award-winning drummer and instructor with over 20 years of teaching and performance experience. His travels have taken him across continents, where he explored diverse styles, from jazz and funk to Afro-Cuban and electronic music. In Belgium, he delved into contemporary jazz, while in Cameroon he immersed himself in traditional African music. These experiences enriched his artistry, enabling him to blend influences and transcend genres.