Raised in Moama, the 21-year-old singer-songwriter is back in town ahead of the opening weekend, and will perform to help launch the event.
And in a truly serendipitous moment, Isaiah will get to experience the festival alongside his father, Wayne, who has his own art featured in the show.
“It was actually a coincidence,” Isaiah said. "Before I was down to perform, my dad was telling me about it and how he was involved in it.
“Then a week later, I was like ‘Dad, I'm actually going to be there too'.
“I think it's such a good event.
“I'm keen to get back to the town. It should be fun.”
Though last year's COVID-19 lockdowns hit the creative arts industry particularly hard, Isaiah said he continued to take steps to grow as an artist throughout the lockdowns.
“It made me appreciate more things and have a better perception of myself and moving forward in my career and life in general,” he said.
“I've been able to focus on songwriting and producing.”
Now things are opening back up, Isaiah has hit the ground running, and in a moment almost 18 months in the making, performed live for the first time in front of an audience last Thursday.
“Studio work, photo shoots, things are picking right up,” Isaiah said.
“It feels so good to be back up and doing things again.”
With the Moama Lights festival one of Isaiah's first official events this year, the local talent said he was looking forward to returning home.
“I'm glad being back (in Moama) is one of the first things I'm doing,” he said.
“I just love being back in the town, it's a good reminder of where I'm from.
“I enjoy being there by the river, and feeling the connection back to my upbringing.
“It's grounding.”
With the inaugural festival showcasing an immersive light and sound trail, Isaiah said it would be a momentous occasion for a community looking to rebuild from the social and economical effects of COVID-19.
“When I heard about it I was so happy for the community, because I know nothing like this has happened before,” he said.
“Growing up, there was nothing like this. The council and everyone who has organised it, I think the town will appreciate it so much.”
And with the show featuring three distinctive acts, including Echuca-Moama's indigenous culture, Isaiah is thrilled the festival could give the community members an avenue to express themselves.
“It's so important, just showcasing talent in the community, and to know my dad is getting an opportunity to show something he is really passionate about,” Isaiah said.
“That inclusion is great.”
Isaiah will release new a new single later this month, with his new EP scheduled to drop later this year.
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