Whalecome! 

I started making music as a bit in 2018 using the music persona Lilbluebeluga. A gay, non-binary singing whale that also happens to be a Soundcloud artist. This was before I came out or knew who I was. (You know, doing that thing, where you hide behind a mask as a performer.) 

 

It wasn’t until 2020 that I committed to and began my performing arts career. 

 

Then… 

On July 16, 2021, I injured my right hand and wrist while working as a Registered Nurse. Unfortunately, I returned to work too soon, and my injury worsened, and I could not play piano with my right hand for over six months. In addition, I had problems writing using my right hand and attending to other activities of daily living, and I still have chronic pain from time to time. 

 

In retrospect, it was one best thing that happened to me.

 

Hours before my injury, I told my boss I was quitting my full-time position to return to school in September to start a Music Therapy diploma. The school was incredibly accommodating to my injury and accessibility needs. I took two semesters of vocal and left-handed piano lessons, music theory classes, ear training, and music history. 

 

I introduced comedy to my performing art career plans in December 2021 and started taking improv classes in March 2022, later taking a stand up course in June 2022. 

 

I have been slowly coming out and coming up to my community as non-binary, and I recently chose the name Blue as it genuinely feels like me. And the more I create my art and find my voice on stage, it helps me discover who I am, and I hope it encourages others to be who they are. 

 

I’ve been performing all summer at a local open mic, and I performed my first 5 minutes music comedy set as part of a student showcase. It was the first time I performed as Blue, and it was amazing! 

 

I returned to nursing after being off for a year in July 2022. I quickly realized within the first two weeks that it was not the place for me. Everything felt wrong, and the work environment was not inviting or supportive of its staff. I resigned from my position the day after I performed my 5-minute set. I feel confident in that decision. 

 

So what’s the plan? What’s in store, Blue? 

 

Well, the intentions for the Fall are the following:  

 

September back to full-time studies, switch to Music Diploma for performing arts majoring in Piano studies. I will also be taking bass guitar lessons. And my intention with school is to become a better musician. 

 

I will continue to hit up open mic to test my jokes and practice performing my original songs from my album. In addition, I am working on finishing my website, doing the promotions campaign for my album release, organizing a photoshoot, and working on a small concert for my album. 

 

I plan to organize a concert where it will also be taped, so I can set it off and apply for music festivals in Summer 2023. 

 

I am working on the foundations for a range of different set lists to perform so that I can apply to the Fringe festivals in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Edmonton. I have friends and family, so I can stay with them when I perform there! 

 

As I go about my career, I actively seek collaboration and work opportunities with women, non-binary and BIPOC members within the arts community. 

 

You are loved. You are beautiful. Rest when you are well, not just when unwell. 

 

Blue Chu 

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