Nissan supported artist Emmanuel Kelly during his performances as a supporting act for Coldplay’s recent Australia and New Zealand tour dates for Music of the Spheres World Tour.
Kelly made history late last year by supporting Coldplay, one of the world’s biggest bands, as a differently-abled artist.
Nissan provided Kelly with Nissan X-Trail SUVs across Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland to facilitate his transportation needs throughout the tour.
During his time in Australia and New Zealand, Kelly also filmed segments for his documentary Dream Fever, which chronicles his journey in the music industry. The project sees Kelly collaborating closely with Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin, who executive produced Kelly’s upcoming album DREAM FEVER, which will be released alongside the film.
In 2022, Martin and Kelly co-founded Outlyer Entertainment, a production company that aims to empower and further authentic representation of people with disabilities both on and off-screen.
Kelly’s personal story is inspiring. Abandoned as a baby in war-torn Iraq, Kelly was rescued from an orphanage and brought to Australia for life-changing surgery. Despite facing significant challenges, Kelly has since forged a successful music career.
“Emmanuel’s journey shows the power of perseverance and is simply inspiring,” said Nissan Oceania, Vice President & Managing Director, Andrew Humberstone.
“At Nissan, we believe in creating opportunities and supporting individuals who break barriers. Emmanuel’s remarkable talent and determination perfectly align with our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion,” Humberstone says.
Nissan’s partnership with Kelly also reflects Nissan’s ongoing global DEI strategy, which focuses on creating an inclusive environment where everyone can maximize their potential regardless of background or ability.
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