Claira J

Claira J is a Melbourne-based indie singer-songwriter whose emotive vocals and honest storytelling define her evolving artistry. A WAAPA-trained vocalist with 20+ years of professional experience across stage and screen, she has performed at major venues including Rod Laver Arena, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Flemington & Caulfield Racecourses, MCG, The Glasshouse, State Library of Victoria, Grand Hyatt, Grazeland, and Falls Festival. She is also a chart-ranked recording artist and former Blind Auditions contestant on The Voice Australia (Season 3). Previously known as Janine Atwill, she launched her new musical chapter with her debut single Letting Go—a raw, heartfelt power ballad exploring heartbreak, resilience, and healing. Written during a challenging period marked by a breakup and health crisis, the song reflects her journey through vulnerability into empowerment. With soaring vocals and deeply personal lyricism, Claira J invites listeners into music that is both intimate and uplifting—capturing transformation, strength, and renewal.