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January 2026

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Jules Reidy’s Collage June 25
Jules Reidy’s Collage June 25 Wednesday, January 7
3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Jules Reidy, originally from Australia, is a musician and composer living in Berlin. They use materials such as guitars, voice, percussion and found sounds, deconstructing and augmenting them through …
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Jules Reidy & Marcus Whale & James Rushford
Jules Reidy & Marcus Whale & James Rushford Friday, January 9
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Vanguard
Berlin-based but Sydney-raised composer and guitarist Jules Reidy joins forces with local buddy Marcus Whale for an intimate night of music drawn from their albums on common themes of …
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Warm Currency, Jordan Ireland, Jon Flood Jules Reidy’s Collage June 25
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Warm Currency, Jordan Ireland, Jon Flood Saturday, January 10
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Upper Blue Mountains house
Warm Currency (M Hopkins and Mary MacDougall) Jordan Ireland Jon Flood Upper Blue Mountains / Dharug / Gundungurra house show. An evening of music featuring: Warm Currency Jordan Ireland Jon Flood …
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Jules Reidy’s Collage June 25 Saturday, January 10
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Berlin-based musician and composer Jules Reidy has created a musical accompaniment to the 38th Kaldor Public Art Project 38, Thomas Demand: The Object Lesson. Jules Reidy uses materials such as …
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WARM CURRENCY [M Hopkins & Mary MacDougall] Angel Grindr et al ana & lis - Anna Koch (AUT) & Elizabeth Jigalin (& friends)
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WARM CURRENCY [M Hopkins & Mary MacDougall] Sunday, January 11
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
The Red House
Warm Currency is a project by Eora/Naarm-based friends, artists and musicians M Hopkins and Mary MacDougall. Quietly intense folk music, song-poems, and concrète collages built from seemingly simple …
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Angel Grindr et al Sunday, January 11
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Angel Grindr Meow Meow Casio Withdrawe Manticora Hush eyedolon909 Saoirse Prince Liz Cheung Starting the new year with a beeeeeg show! 11th of Jan come see an incredible line up of …
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ana & lis - Anna Koch (AUT) & Elizabeth Jigalin (& friends) Sunday, January 11
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
21 Shepherd
ana & lis is an experimental duo and international collaboration between Austrian performer/composer Anna Koch and Australian composer/performer Elizabeth Jigalin. Through sonic dialogue and play …
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jetrio + Dominic Nguyen & Hinano Fujisaki
jetrio + Dominic Nguyen & Hinano Fujisaki Tuesday, January 13
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
jetrio is a Sydney-based three-piece that produces music somewhere between meditative jazz, minimalist composition, and ambient improv. Sean Valenzuela - piano, Blain Cunneen - guitar, Alexander …
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Lucas Granpa Abela - Grey Nomad Tour
Lucas Granpa Abela - Grey Nomad Tour Thursday, January 15
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Oxford Art Factory, Gallery Bar Basement
Lucas ‘Granpa’ Abela’s (fka Justice Yeldham) performances on their signature instrument; shards of amplified glass are the stuff of legend. Spawned from the noise music underground, where over twenty …
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Phillip Johnston Puffs of Smoke
Phillip Johnston Puffs of Smoke Friday, January 16
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Church
Phillip Johnston is a contemporary composer/performer who straddles the worlds of jazz and art music. Johnston tells the fascinating story of the birth of the Australian film industry, through the …
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Tenzin Choegyal with Wytchings
Tenzin Choegyal with Wytchings Saturday, January 17
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Bankstown Arts Centre
Between Two Realms, a new co-creation by exiled Tibetan singer-songwriter Tenzin Choegyal and Western Sydney creative Jenny Trinh (Wytchings). Featuring Tenzin’s soaring vocals, unique …
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December 2025

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Len Douglas & Sara Flindt (DEN) // Jess Green
Len Douglas & Sara Flindt (DEN) // Jess Green Monday, December 1
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Samantha Wolf & Alex Raineri
Samantha Wolf & Alex Raineri Wednesday, December 3
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Phoenix Central Park
Composer Samantha Wolf and pianist Alex Raineri present an immersive, evening-length show for piano and live electronics. Featuring new, existing, and revised works from their 15-year collaborative …
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Laura Altman - ‘Holy Trinity’ Album Launch Chronology Christmas Party!
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Laura Altman - ‘Holy Trinity’ Album Launch Thursday, December 4
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
21 Shepherd
Laura Altman celebrates the launch of her debut solo CD ‘Holy Trinity’ on Relative Pitch Records. The music for this album was recorded on a warm, hazy afternoon at the Holy Trinity Church in York, WA …
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Chronology Christmas Party! Thursday, December 4
6:30 PM – 7:40 PM
Harold Park Community Hall
Christmas Chronology Presented by Chronology Arts Collective Thursday 04 Dec 6:30-7:40pm | Harold Park Hall, Forest Lodge | 1-hour performance For an evening of raw, embodied exploration that honours …
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Noise Floor 4 - GASTRIC ACID 12” Launch MIDNIGHT STATIC MEGAN ALICE CLUNE with Hinano Fujisaki and Nick Calligeros Joseph Rabjohns & Lachlan R. Dale - BoNo - Francisco Sonur 𝙀𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚
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Noise Floor 4 - GASTRIC ACID 12” Launch Saturday, December 6
6:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Fantamorgana
Noise Floor 4 - GASTRIC ACID 12” Launch Saturday 6th December 6pm till 12 15$ entry @ Fantamorgana Alexandria https://events.humanitix.com/noisefloor4/tickets With… FUKNO https://fukno.bandcamp.com/ …
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MIDNIGHT STATIC Saturday, December 6
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
21 Shepherd
 Date: Friday, December 6th, 2025 Time: Doors Open 7.30PM Music starts time: 8.00 PM Venue: Living Room Theatre, 21 Shepherd St, Marrickville Backstage Music closes out the year with MIDNIGHT STATIC, …
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MEGAN ALICE CLUNE with Hinano Fujisaki and Nick Calligeros Saturday, December 6
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Red House
We’re thrilled to welcome one of Sydney’s most brilliant new music composers and practitioners to the Red House to showcase for the first time a third instalment in a major ongoing project …
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Joseph Rabjohns & Lachlan R. Dale - BoNo - Francisco Sonur Saturday, December 6
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Art As Catharsis presents a night of experimental music featuring: Joseph Rabjohns & Lachlan R. Dale BoNo (Bonnie Stewart & Novak Manojlovic) Francisco Sonur Joseph Rabjohns & Lachlan R. …
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𝙀𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 Saturday, December 6
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
PUZZLE GALLERY
𝙀𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 By 𝗟𝗼𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀( @likeabridgeoverloiswaters ) with sound by 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻( @ratitata ), 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗻( @laurence_e_quinn ), 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 , 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮 & 𝗟𝗼𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀( …
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Delays Have Dangerous Ends Single Launch + Scattered Order CHRIS PIDCOCK and BEN CAREY play Ferneyhough + Funguszeit Ariel Bart
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Delays Have Dangerous Ends Single Launch + Scattered Order Sunday, December 7
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar
Ambient science fiction music through improvised guitars, keyboards and effects Delays Have Dangerous Ends celebrate the release of their 9th long form single ‘Seven Nights Nine Times Nine’ with a …
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CHRIS PIDCOCK and BEN CAREY play Ferneyhough + Funguszeit Sunday, December 7
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
The Red House
CHRIS PIDCOCK and BEN CAREY play Ferneyhough + Funguszeit SUNDAY December 7th at 7.30 p.m. [doors at 7] Brian Ferneyhough - Time and Motion Study II (for cello and electronics) (1973-76) Chris writes: …
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Ariel Bart Sunday, December 7
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
VJs
Jewish Arts is thrilled to present an exceptional international artist — Ariel Bart, the acclaimed Israeli harmonica player and composer, appearing with her trio for one night only at VJs in …
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Milton Man Gogh (QLD) // jetrio
Milton Man Gogh (QLD) // jetrio Monday, December 8
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Sam Gill & Simon Barker + Gabriella Hill & Eric Tsai
Sam Gill & Simon Barker + Gabriella Hill & Eric Tsai Tuesday, December 9
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Doors - 7:30pm 8pm - Gabriella Hill & Eric Tsai 9pm - Sam Gill & Simon Barker Tix are $25 full/$15 concession on the door only (cash or EFT) Address - “Stadium Rockdale” Lvl 1, 5 Tramway …
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Act One Songs of Fire
Act One Songs of Fire Wednesday, December 10
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music Workshop Wednesday 10 December 7:00pm Free entry, online booking required The premier of Act One of Songs of Fire, a chamber opera written and composed by Sydney Conservatorium of Music Doctor …
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Potluck with Galen Joseph-Hunter Microfiche Merinda Dias-Jayasinha Melodic Fictions
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Potluck with Galen Joseph-Hunter Thursday, December 11
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Frontyard Projects
Bring a plate and join us for a potluck with Galen Joseph-Hunter. Galen Joseph-Hunter has served as Executive Director of Wave Farm in New York’s Upper Hudson Valley since 2002. Wave Farm is an …
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Microfiche Thursday, December 11
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Max Alduca - double bass Nick Calligeros - trumpet Holly Conner - drums & electronics Sam Gill - saxophones & percussion Novak Manojlovic - piano & keyboards Phillippa Murphy-Haste - …
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Merinda Dias-Jayasinha Melodic Fictions Thursday, December 11
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Phoenix Central Park
Melodic Fictions is a contemporary choral, improvised layered work by creative vocalist Merinda Dias-Jayasinha. For this intimate performance, Melodic Fictions is crafted live by Merinda in …
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Jessie Newling and CAxRA
Jessie Newling and CAxRA Friday, December 12
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Music Cafe, Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music Cafe at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Friday 12 December, 4:00pm Free entry, registration required Jessie Newling is a composer and performer based in Eora Sydney. Studying Composition, …
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SPEL x Connor D’Netto Opus Now #35 Novak Manojlovic + Beethoven BELIEVE IN MIRACLES 2025
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SPEL x Connor D’Netto Saturday, December 13
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Church
Spel: a play, a game; to exercise oneself in diversion, an amusement or recreation. Vocalist Louisa Rankin and clarinettist Jason Noble come together as SPEL, a duo exploring the curious and abstract …
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Opus Now #35 Novak Manojlovic + Beethoven Saturday, December 13
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Temple on the Park
Opus Now Holiday Special on Saturday, December 13 at 1pm, held at Temple on the Park, where we come together in a spirit of thanks for your support of the series throughout 2025. For this concert we …
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BELIEVE IN MIRACLES 2025 Saturday, December 13
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
21 Shepherd
BELIEVE IN MIRACLES 2025 The third annual Christmas concert of Sydney’s hardest working free jazz quartet. This special event will feature Lauren Tsamouras and Tom Avgenicos performing music …
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Sacrificium Vigilans r hunter, Wa?ste, JWPATON & scariestgirlintheworld Ambient Delights
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Sacrificium Vigilans Sunday, December 14
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Public Announcement from the Blue Mountains Void Observance League: “Horrific Sacrifice now Open to the Public” Regarding Void Observers Pre-emptive Preparations for Punishment Blue …
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r hunter, Wa?ste, JWPATON & scariestgirlintheworld Sunday, December 14
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Chippo Hotel
Absorb is thrilled to work alongside Krishtie Mofazzal + Chuyi Wang of Deep Web to present an early evening listening of ****** electronics in celebration of the label’s new long-player, Yield by r …
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Ambient Delights Sunday, December 14
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Church
Ambient Delights features pianist Brieley Cutting with musicians Dan Lopez (violin), Eleanor Streatfeild (cello), Luke Spicer (viola), Bonita Han-Williams (double bass) and composer/live electronics …
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Mind On Fire with Phillippa Murphy-Haste // Chris Abrahams & Monica Brooks
Mind On Fire with Phillippa Murphy-Haste // Chris Abrahams & Monica Brooks Monday, December 15
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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WILL GUTHRIE Stephanie Arnold RISING BLISS + Chaos Collective Four decades of SIMA in photos and stories - Launch Party
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WILL GUTHRIE Friday, December 19
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
The Red House
WILL GUTHRIE (France) FRIDAY December 19th at 7.30 p.m. [doors at 7] Will Guthrie is an Australian drummer / percussionist living in France. He plays solo using different combinations of drums, …
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Stephanie Arnold Friday, December 19
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Flinders Street Studio
Australian cellist Stephanie Arnold moves effortlessly across musical styles, performing in concert halls, studios, festival stages, residency programs, art installations and conferences. She …
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RISING BLISS + Chaos Collective Friday, December 19
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Low 302
Welcome to Bliss. A final iteration for the year. New sounds. New songs. Our last 4 years of writing in a room, externalises in Gadigal/Sydney. Doors at 7pm. Support from Chaos Collective. More …
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Four decades of SIMA in photos and stories - Launch Party Friday, December 19
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Studio 551
Exhibition Launch 6pm Thu 18 Dec featuring performances from Jess Green (solo guitar) and the Duo of Matt Keegan (sax) and Cameron Undy (bass)An exhibition celebrating 40 plus years in support of jazz …
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The Blue Day Volume 4 ABSURD COSMOS LATE NITE (MELB) / PETER BLAMEY & ANTHONY GUERRA / NICK DAN
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The Blue Day Volume 4 Saturday, December 20
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
On Saturday, the 20th of December, Lazy Thinking (@lazythinking__ ) and Unfurl presents The Blue Day Volume 4 — an eight act program of left-field music. From alternative to pop, folk, all the way to …
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ABSURD COSMOS LATE NITE (MELB) / PETER BLAMEY & ANTHONY GUERRA / NICK DAN Saturday, December 20
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
ABSURD COSMOS LATE NITE (MELB) Absurd Cosmos Late Nite is Mark Groves (Index Clean, Voice Imitator, Red Wine and Sugar). One party monopolises the conversation, the other dissociates. One is all too …
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Jetsets Christmas Extravaganza - Anna Koch (AUT) + IBID Duo + JetsetsAndFriends
Jetsets Christmas Extravaganza - Anna Koch (AUT) + IBID Duo + JetsetsAndFriends Tuesday, December 23
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
21 Shepherd
Jetsets is presenting a special Christmas Extravaganza on Tuesday 23 December to celebrate the conclusion of another year of creative music performances. The gig will take place at the new home of The …
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Anti Guitar Trio / Valentitanic Trio
Anti Guitar Trio / Valentitanic Trio Saturday, December 27
9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Town Hall Hotel
Anti Guitar Trio are surprisingly guitar rich for a group so anti-guitar featuring Simon Dawes, Dave Sattout and Joe Manton. The Valentitanic Trio are ruining love and jazz for everyone with their new …
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D.C. CROSS Annual Xmas-Is-Over Show
D.C. CROSS Annual Xmas-Is-Over Show Sunday, December 28
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Red House
It’s that time again, bored with the post-Xmas malaise and craving some fine musical distraction, the Red House provides the solution with our annual celebration of the sublime solo guitar work …
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diplomatic december delerium
diplomatic december delerium Tuesday, December 30
8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Stadium Rockdale
dawdle (bris) Dahong (beijing) Afterpay (Premium) (beijing/syd) Placeholder (eora) Jon Smeathers (hobart) Angel Dust (bris/syd) BBGG + friends (syd/nrm) Music from 8 pm Source: …
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November 2025

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The Cloud Maker (NZ/AUS) + Bree Van Reyk Piano Dialogues: Two Unique Trio Performances Ephemera Defektro, SquealsnDrills, Chlorine Gargoyle, Restrukture Cold Hands Warm Heart + CRWLR + Hinano Fujisaki Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - October [CANCELLED] The Infinite Quality of Nature - Ronan Apcar & Sola Hughes
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The Cloud Maker (NZ/AUS) + Bree Van Reyk Saturday, November 1
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue Paddington Uniting Church
“…a celestial force weaving together cultural myths, improvisation, and sonic landscapes that transport listeners across time and space in a celebration of feminine energy.“ – themusic.com.au The …
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Piano Dialogues: Two Unique Trio Performances Saturday, November 1
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Two Sydney-based pianists and composers, Diego Duarte and Byron Mark will present an exciting evening of original music with their trios. Diego and Byron have years of experience performing in various …
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Ephemera Saturday, November 1
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Local Edition
“Ephemera is always outward-reaching conceptually…The quartet can achieve a surprisingly orchestral sweep…music of peculiar depth and mystery that somehow evades the laws of …
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Defektro, SquealsnDrills, Chlorine Gargoyle, Restrukture Saturday, November 1
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Monster Mouse
Defektro, SquealsnDrills, Chlorine Gargoyle, Restrukture at Monster Mouse… be early, bands start at 8.30pm. All Ages show We are a licensed on-premise venue which allows under 18s can attend, but …
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Cold Hands Warm Heart + CRWLR + Hinano Fujisaki Saturday, November 1
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
6pm Hinano Fujisaki 7pm CRWLR 8pm Cold Hands Warm Heart Join us for the debut Eora show from ambient / post-folk ensemble Cold Hands Warm Heart celebrating their latest cassette release ‘Day and night …
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Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - October Saturday, November 1
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
RSVP
Chloe dedicates the final year of her 20s to a deeply personal and creative journey. Throughout 2025, she will focus each month on learning, growing, and creating, sharing her process through monthly …
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[CANCELLED] The Infinite Quality of Nature - Ronan Apcar & Sola Hughes Saturday, November 1
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Hayes Street Studio
Long before and long after our time on Earth, nature follows its never-ending course. The plants never stop growing, the seasons never stop changing, and the universe and its planets are forever in …
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Sunday Nice Noise Disco Show Music For Change - Lazy Thinking Mirage à Trois Glebe Sound Installation Series - Hamed Sadeghi
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Sunday Nice Noise Disco Show Sunday, November 2
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
A cheeky Sunday noise gig in Dulo Urethra Vortex (Urethra Stockade + Cletus Vortex) https://notverygoodrecordsrecords.bandcamp.com/…/48… Monoeater …
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Music For Change - Lazy Thinking Sunday, November 2
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Music For Change team up once again with Lazy Thinking (2024 FBI Radio SMAC Awards winner) to bring you an afternoon of leftfield, eclectic and downtempo electronic music. 100% of profits will be …
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Mirage à Trois Sunday, November 2
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Church
This concert features three works for flute, viola and harp by Claude Debussy, Nicholas Routley and Romano Crivici. Long established as the defining work for this unusual instrumental combination, in …
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Glebe Sound Installation Series - Hamed Sadeghi Sunday, November 2
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Local Edition
Six weeks, six artists, six brand-new sound installations, an immersive journey where sound, culture, and space collide in the heart of Glebe. Proudly funded by Create NSW and Local Edition Artists …
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Tom Ollendorff Trio (UK) // Wolfert Brederode & Joost Lijbaart (NED)
Tom Ollendorff Trio (UK) // Wolfert Brederode & Joost Lijbaart (NED) Monday, November 3
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Messiaen Visions De L'amen Jules Reidy’s Collage June 25 - Mary Rapp Custodians of the Sky by Luke Styles CANCELLED: American Masterpieces
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Messiaen Visions De L'amen Wednesday, November 5
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
The highlight of this concert is Olivier Messiaen’s apocalyptic 1943 masterpiece Visions de l’Amen, here given a rare public performance by duo pianists Clemens Leske and Daniel …
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Jules Reidy’s Collage June 25 - Mary Rapp Wednesday, November 5
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Mary Rapp is a multidisciplinary musician based in Sydney who has gained wide acclaim for her distinctive approach, which integrates jazz, experimental, classical and regional music traditions. …
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Custodians of the Sky by Luke Styles Wednesday, November 5
7:45 PM
Emanuel Synagogue
Wed, 5 Nov, 7:45pm - 9:45pm Thurs, 6 Nov, 7:45pm - 9:45pm Custodians of the Sky is a new Australian work by composer Luke Styles that invites audiences to journey among the heavens and the earth, …
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CANCELLED: American Masterpieces Wednesday, November 5
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
$25 Adult $15 Conc Music by Noël Lee, Ruth Crawford-Seeger, George Walker and Aaron Copland, performed by Ole Bøhn and Daniel Herscovitch. PERFORMERS Ole Bøhn, violin Daniel Herscovitch, piano Source: …
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Under tow / Undertone Disruption! The Voice of Drums, Koi Kingdom & Perchance
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Under tow / Undertone Thursday, November 6
6:30 PM – 7:40 PM
Harold Park Community Hall
Under tow / Undertone Presented by Chronology Arts Collective Thursday 06 Nov 6:30pm | Harold Park Hall, Forest Lodge | 1-hour performance With Nikki Heywood, Stephen Adams, Liz Jigalin, Gideon …
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Disruption! The Voice of Drums, Koi Kingdom & Perchance Thursday, November 6
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Vanguard
Earshift Music presents a powerful label showcase at The Vanguard, Newtown, featuring boundary-pushing artists at the forefront of Australian jazz and creative music. Headlining is Disruption! The …
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ŽIVA + Gift Exchange + Grasps SCM Symphony Orchestra and SCM Choir LOCK & KEY III | BIKE THIEF // GI // JUNGIST // PARASOL Jessica O’Donoghue + Jack Symonds Undead In:Flux
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ŽIVA + Gift Exchange + Grasps Friday, November 7
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Vanguard
✦ ⎊✧A night of experimental electronica and Slavic darkwave as ŽIVA arrives in Sydney for the very first time, joined by Grasps and Gift Exchange. Expect layered vocals ✦ live looping ✦ deconstructed …
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SCM Symphony Orchestra and SCM Choir Friday, November 7
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Verbrugghen Hall Friday 7 November 7:00pm $25 Adult $15 Conc The SCM Symphony Orchestra and SCM Choir come together for a spectacular 110th anniversary concert under the baton of Elizabeth Scott, and …
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LOCK & KEY III | BIKE THIEF // GI // JUNGIST // PARASOL Friday, November 7
8:00 PM
The Red Rattler
live-percussion club unit BIKE THIEF are back for a slamming night of left-field bass/techno/you-name-it with eora faves GI, JUNGIST, & PARASOL fresh from a searing opening set for UK jungle …
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Jessica O’Donoghue + Jack Symonds Undead Friday, November 7
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Church
Opera’s greatest stories are still being written, here and now. Proving definitively that opera is a vibrant, living artform, Jessica O’Donoghue and Jack Symonds’s undead. is a …
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In:Flux Friday, November 7
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Local Edition
An immersive, cinematic experience where the audience is drawn into a slowly evolving & totally surprising improvised sound world. Date:Friday, 7 November 2025 Time: Doors: 7:30 pm Music: 8:00 pm …
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Zodiac Elektric Band Playing With Monk INSEQUENCE // CHRIS CAINES & EMMA X ZHANG, MICHAIL MATHIOUDAKIS, ŽIVA Share Defiance Gallery + Chaos Collective Anna da Silva Chen in recital with Lee Dionne
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Zodiac Elektric Band Saturday, November 8
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
University of Sydney Western Tower
Final gig of the year and it is to be missed! Hinano Fujisaki - EWI ⚡ Jordan Chung - Keytar and synthesizers 🎹 Sabine Tapia - Electric Bass 🎸 Jeremy Yong - Guitar, pedals and effects 🎛️ Manson Luk - …
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Playing With Monk Saturday, November 8
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Local Edition
“Johnston’s music embodies all that’s good about jazz. It’s honest, original, and inspired, above and beyond the typical. It’s also some of the very smartest and best-humoured music to have found a …
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INSEQUENCE // CHRIS CAINES & EMMA X ZHANG, MICHAIL MATHIOUDAKIS, ŽIVA Share Saturday, November 8
6:00 PM – 11:30 PM
ARTHAUS
INSEQUENCE CHRIS CAINES & EMMA X ZHANG MICHAIL MATHIOUDAKIS as MARCIA MANHUNTER ŽIVA POP-UP BAR WOOD FIRED PIZZA by MR TOM’S LISTENING SPACE SATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER, FROM 6PM ARTHAUS LAWSON …
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Defiance Gallery + Chaos Collective Saturday, November 8
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Defiance Gallery
Defiance Gallery is excited to host an afternoon of music performance and art conversation. With talks by current exhibiting artists, Pamela Honeyfield and Michelle Hungerford, followed by a …
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Anna da Silva Chen in recital with Lee Dionne Saturday, November 8
7:00 PM
Hayes Street Studio
Hayes Street Studio presents violinist Anna da Silva Chen in a recital with pianist Lee Dionne. The pair will perform Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1, Sz. 75 by Béla Bartók alongside the music of …
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THE LIGHT OF RUMI - Avaye Rood in Concert JUKE MUSHINO Glebe Sound Installation Series - Shervin Mirzeinali & Niki Johnson Badieh: music from the borderlands of Afghanistan & Iran
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THE LIGHT OF RUMI - Avaye Rood in Concert Sunday, November 9
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Marrickville Town Hall
A contemporary journey into the heart of Persian music and poetry. About AVAYE ROOD Avaye Rood is an award-winning Persian-fusion ensemble based in Sydney, Australia, founded by the musical director …
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JUKE MUSHINO Sunday, November 9
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
I’m very happy to welcome Tokyo bassist and visual artist JUKE MUSHINO to Lazy Thinking on Sunday 9 November. Performing with fretless bass, Mushino’s work is strongly influenced by surrealism and …
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Glebe Sound Installation Series - Shervin Mirzeinali & Niki Johnson Sunday, November 9
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Local Edition
Six weeks, six artists, six brand-new sound installations, an immersive journey where sound, culture, and space collide in the heart of Glebe. Proudly funded by Create NSW and Local Edition Artists …
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Badieh: music from the borderlands of Afghanistan & Iran Sunday, November 9
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Temple on the Park
Experience the power and beauty of traditional music from the borderlands of Iran and Afghanistan as Badieh brings to life the rich and rarely heard music of Greater Khorasan. Presented by Worlds …
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Julius Schwing (TAS) // Alex Raupach & Jack Rosenzweig
Julius Schwing (TAS) // Alex Raupach & Jack Rosenzweig Monday, November 10
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Sulla Lingua + Anthony Pateras (solo) Music with Electricity In Residence with Kurt Lam Hill/Hall/Raymond + Elsen Price (solo)
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Sulla Lingua + Anthony Pateras (solo) Tuesday, November 11
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Phoenix Central Park
Sulla Lingua is the world’s only Australian-Italian electroacoustic noise rock trio, featuring Anthony Pateras (tētēma/PIVIXKI) on electronics, Stefano Pilia (Zu, Rokia Traoré, Massimo Volume) on …
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Music with Electricity Tuesday, November 11
7:00 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music Cafe Tuesday 11 November - Wednesday 12 November Free entry, registration required Music with Electricity is a showcase of new solo works by students enrolled in Live Electronic Music …
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In Residence with Kurt Lam Tuesday, November 11
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Vanguard
SIMA × The Vanguard presents: In Residence with Kurt Lam ‘Lion & The Lamb’ A collaboration between SIMA and The Vanguard, ‘In Residence’ highlights the sound of Sydney music by …
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Hill/Hall/Raymond + Elsen Price (solo) Tuesday, November 11
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Doors - 7:30pm 8pm - Elsen Price (solo) 9pm - Hill/Hall/Raymond Tix are $25 full/$15 concession on the door only (cash or EFT) Address - “Stadium Rockdale” Lvl 1, 5 Tramway Arcade (find the “Massage” …
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Mitch Elliott with Mara & Liam Keenan Mesos Trio
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Mitch Elliott with Mara & Liam Keenan Wednesday, November 12
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Vanguard
Mitch Elliott - A Spring-Flood Overflows the Still Horizon with Mara & Liam Keenan Mitch Elliott To celebrate the release of his new EP ‘A Spring-Flood Overflows the Still Horizon,’ …
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Mesos Trio Wednesday, November 12
8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Kalyx Lounge Bar & Club
The Mesos Trio are a Sydney based modern folk-jazz ensemble featuring Susi Bishop, Elsen Price and Maharshi Raval. With their debut self-titled release in July 2025, the group pulls together …
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Phillip Johnston - The Adventures of Prince Achmed
Phillip Johnston - The Adventures of Prince Achmed Thursday, November 13
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
The Adventures of Prince Achmed (Reiniger, 1926) With original music by Phillip Johnston Performed by Phillip Johnston, James Greening, Alister Spence, and Casey Golden Phillip Johnston: alto …
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Atunement Live All The Best x Read To Me: (𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖)𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨 #2
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Atunement Live Friday, November 14
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Church St Studios
Atunement is a live sound collaboration between Panos Couros and Mx Robert Frost. Blending field recordings, ambient textures, musique concrète with analogue and digital synthesis, they create …
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All The Best x Read To Me: (𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖)𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨 #2 Friday, November 14
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Green Square Library
Following on from our first iteration of live audiovisual storytelling, step into ANOTHER evening where the smallest moments take centre stage. Presented by All The Best and Read To Me, …
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Volant Songbirds - Ensemble Offspring GAKU - Enjoyment
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Volant Saturday, November 15
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Local Edition
Matthew Ottignon - tenor, alto, and baritone saxophones Lauren Tsamouras - piano Hannah James - acoustic bass Hayley Chan - drums and percussion From one of Australia’s most in-demand saxophonists, …
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Songbirds - Ensemble Offspring Saturday, November 15
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Sutherland Arts Theatre
Songbirds celebrates the breathtaking virtuosity of Australian birdsong with an array of original Australian chamber works commissioned by Ensemble Offspring. Be transported into the Australian bush …
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GAKU - Enjoyment Saturday, November 15
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Village Church (Anglican)
A unique combination of Japanese and Western cultures to be experienced with eyes and ears Performers : YuNiOn - Taiko Wadaiko Rindo Sydney - Taiko Ryuji Hamada - Taiko and Shinobue Ren Yano - …
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Vignettes flickers fades Sydney Guitar Collective Nigel Is No More at Stadium Rockdale Glebe Sound Installation Series - Alexis Weaver BRUCE RUSSELL [NZ]
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Vignettes flickers fades Sunday, November 16
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
THE DRILL HALL, CRITICAL PATH
Launch of an experimental archive project by Ira Ferris, including a sound montage created with musician and sound artist Alexandra Spence. Part of a program of events celebrating two decades of …
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Sydney Guitar Collective Sunday, November 16
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Church
The Sydney Guitar Collective is an initiative of Dr Janet Agostino (President of the Classical Guitar Society Sydney) and Dr Simon Powis (Founder of Classical Guitar Corner). Dr Janet Agostino serves …
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Nigel Is No More at Stadium Rockdale Sunday, November 16
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Nigel Is No More is Aidan Wong, Alex Tucker and Daniel Raymond. Utilising electric guitar, tenor saxophone and drums, they seem to spontaneously create an amorphous barrage of riffage, drum grooves …
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Glebe Sound Installation Series - Alexis Weaver Sunday, November 16
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Local Edition
Six weeks, six artists, six brand-new sound installations, an immersive journey where sound, culture, and space collide in the heart of Glebe. Proudly funded by Create NSW and Local Edition Artists …
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BRUCE RUSSELL [NZ] Sunday, November 16
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
The Red House
Our week of Antipodean icons culminates with a hugely exciting and very rare Australian show by one of the great trailblazing experimental artists of the last 40 years, who will be joining us at the …
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In Residence with Kurt Lam FORMA ENSEMBLE Michael Gordon’s Timber Composer Performer Workshop 2025
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In Residence with Kurt Lam Tuesday, November 18
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Vanguard
SIMA × The Vanguard presents: In Residence with Kurt Lam ‘Lion & The Lamb’ A collaboration between SIMA and The Vanguard, ‘In Residence’ highlights the sound of Sydney music by …
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FORMA ENSEMBLE Michael Gordon’s Timber Tuesday, November 18
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Phoenix Central Park
FORMA ENSEMBLE is an Australian percussion collective creating, performing, and collaborating on new and experimental music. Founded and directed by Rebecca Lloyd-Jones, former Artistic Director of …
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Composer Performer Workshop 2025 Tuesday, November 18
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Recital Hall East Tuesday 18 November 12:00pm and 3:00pm Free, online booking required Come and hear what the next generation of musicians are creating in two programs of all-new music. These two …
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ZSA ZSA + HINANO FUJISAKI with STRING CLUB CMC and Corde in Concert: Eternal Light
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ZSA ZSA + HINANO FUJISAKI with STRING CLUB Thursday, November 20
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Mixtape Brewing & Bar
ZSA ZSA and HINANO FUJISAKI will be performing one another’s songs as a duo, with new instrumentations and blissy sounds and possibly unheard new songs. featuring gorgeous improv trio STRING …
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CMC and Corde in Concert: Eternal Light Thursday, November 20
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
UNSW Sir John Clancy Auditorium
Join us for an evocative evening of choral music that is a celebration of the joys and complexities of existence, with Dan Forrest’s powerful pieces Requiem for the Living and Words from Paradise. The …
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Words of Emily Dickinson in Song PIKE / SLATER / THOMAS Meow Meow Casio / Manticora / Withdrawe Julien Mier & thedieyoungs presents: Pluto Exchange Program Experimental Rockdale #4 - The Cloud of Unknowing + Illiteration
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Words of Emily Dickinson in Song Friday, November 21
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Mosman Art Gallery
Explore the life and words of Emily Dickinson at Operantics’ upcoming concert of music set to her poetry. Emily Dickinson spent most of her life in a single room, but her imagination has reached …
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PIKE / SLATER / THOMAS Friday, November 21
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Tango
LAURENCE PIKE / PHIL SLATER / CLAYTON THOMAS ONE NIGHT ONLY. We are very excited for a one-off concert experience in a brand new venue; we’re calling in TANGO and we’re hoping it sticks. …
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Meow Meow Casio / Manticora / Withdrawe Friday, November 21
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Monster Mouse Studios
Meow Meow Casio got an excellent show coming up with @manticora.doll withdrawe ( @justme_jaspy @mtchlltt )! MEOW MEOW Casio an experimental collaborative project of Elke Rae and Rowan Yeomans. Based …
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Julien Mier & thedieyoungs presents: Pluto Exchange Program Friday, November 21
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Vanguard
For one night only, thedieyoungs and Julien Mier unveil Pluto’s Exchange Program—a secret music project they’ve been crafting since 2017. Expect an improvised collision of razor-sharp percussion, …
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Experimental Rockdale #4 - The Cloud of Unknowing + Illiteration Friday, November 21
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Stadium Rockdale
At Stadium Rockdale two new bands. $20 and $15. Doors at 7pm. Illiteration: Gabriella Hill - Sax, Eric Tsai - guitar, Henry Hall - double bass. The Cloud of Unknowing: Alex Tucker - drums, Sam Dobson …
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Future Classics Freedman Jazz '25
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Future Classics Saturday, November 22
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sydney Opera House, Utzon Room
This showcase at the Sydney Opera House celebrates the best of a new generation of musical creators, nurtured by the virtuosic artists of Ensemble Offspring in the acclaimed Hatched Academy mentorship …
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Freedman Jazz '25 Saturday, November 22
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Pier 2/3
This concert will feature performances by the four finalists for this years Freedman Jazz Fellowship: Holli Scott (vocalist, WA), Niran Dasika (trumpet, VIC), Sam Gill (saxophone, NSW) and Wilbur …
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TALISMANIC with PETER FONDA Norwegian Tradition Reimagined Lee Dionne Glebe Sound Installation Series - Maissa Alameddine ARCHIVE // MAD BAG
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TALISMANIC with PETER FONDA Sunday, November 23
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
The Red House
Sometimes at the People’s Republic we’ve seen a show somewhere and have loved it so much we think the acts in question have to play at the Red House, and that’s the case with these …
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Norwegian Tradition Reimagined Sunday, November 23
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Sydney Opera House Utzon Room
Polar night and midnight sun — in music A rare chance to hear a Norwegian supergroup fusing traditional music and contemporary evocations of the north: Benedicte Maurseth, Morten Qvenild, Mats …
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Lee Dionne Sunday, November 23
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Church
​​Described as “impressive” (NYTimes), “impeccable” (Fanfare Magazine), and “entrancing” (BBC Music Magazine), pianist Lee Dionne leads a varied, international career as a soloist, chamber musician, …
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Glebe Sound Installation Series - Maissa Alameddine Sunday, November 23
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Local Edition
Six weeks, six artists, six brand-new sound installations, an immersive journey where sound, culture, and space collide in the heart of Glebe. Proudly funded by Create NSW and Local Edition Artists …
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ARCHIVE // MAD BAG Sunday, November 23
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
2 new duos will perform at Stadium Rockdale (5 Tramway Arcade Rockdale) on Sunday 23rd of November. ARCHIVE: A new collaboration between Andrew Fedorovitch and Chantel Cabrera. MAD BAG (Gabriella Hill …
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SPAT (Tucker/Wong/Tsai) // Hannah James
SPAT (Tucker/Wong/Tsai) // Hannah James Monday, November 24
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Louis Wishart Quartet + The DeeBeeTees In Residence with Kurt Lam
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Louis Wishart Quartet + The DeeBeeTees Tuesday, November 25
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Doors - 7:30pm 8pm - The DeeBeeTees (Chloe Chung & Liz Cheung) 9pm - Louis Wishart Quartet Tix are $25 full/$15 concession on the door only (cash or EFT) Address - “Stadium Rockdale” Lvl 1, 5 …
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In Residence with Kurt Lam Tuesday, November 25
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Vanguard
SIMA × The Vanguard presents: In Residence with Kurt Lam ‘Lion & The Lamb’ A collaboration between SIMA and The Vanguard, ‘In Residence’ highlights the sound of Sydney music by …
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Natasha Dubler - Between the Turns of Tide Glebe Sound Installation Series - Chloë Sobek DPRK - Juke Wyat ‘Inoculated City’ Alister Spence: Within/Without Album Launch
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Natasha Dubler - Between the Turns of Tide Thursday, November 27
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
DRAW Space
Artist Natasha Dubler and curator Kristy Gordon host this deeply immersive, speculative sound experience in the gallery after hours, where Natasha’s Between the Turns of Tide will be performed …
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Glebe Sound Installation Series - Chloë Sobek Thursday, November 27
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Local Edition
Six weeks, six artists, six brand-new sound installations, an immersive journey where sound, culture, and space collide in the heart of Glebe. Proudly funded by Create NSW and Local Edition Artists …
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DPRK - Juke Wyat ‘Inoculated City’ Thursday, November 27
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Suite7a
Coming up we are proud to be presenting a solo exhibtion by Juke Wyat @jukewyat ‘Inoculated City’ Opening Thursday 27th November @ 6pm @ 730pm will be a performance by @dprk.band 🎶 All welcome Source: …
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Alister Spence: Within/Without Album Launch Thursday, November 27
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
Alister Spence has been playing the Fender Rhodes electric piano since the 1970s. In recent years he has been exploring its sonic potential more broadly with bands such as Sensaround (with Sia Ahmad …
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Marlene Claudine Radice + Making Out + Black Metal 3 + Manticora Gabriella's Final Recital
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Marlene Claudine Radice + Making Out + Black Metal 3 + Manticora Friday, November 28
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28TH! @marlene_plays_pedals and @meg_ganic supported by Black Metal 3 // @hinafuji_ @mtchlltt @justme_jaspy // and @manticora.doll 🛠 🖤 Thank you @fedda1 for having us! Location is …
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Gabriella's Final Recital Friday, November 28
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Come and watch my final recital at the Con! Friday 28th November 4pm Gabriella Hill - Tenor saxophone Eric Tsai - Guitar Henry Hall - Bass Jack Rosenzweig - Drums Source: …
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Vacuus Rituale II Pulse and Silence: Persian Minimalism Laurence Pike - Solo Drums & Conversation Inspiritus - Odyssey Eternal - Album Launch Imaginary Radio Station
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Vacuus Rituale II Saturday, November 29
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
181 Katoomba St
The Blue Mountains Void Observance League present Vacuus Rituale II, a night of esoteric soundscapes and noise. Marlené Claudine Radice (ACT) Marlené Claudine Radice is an Australian composer who …
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Pulse and Silence: Persian Minimalism Saturday, November 29
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Local Edition
A dialogue between Persian pulse and silence through minimalism Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025 Time: Doors: 7:30 pm Music: 8:00 pm Address: 277-279 Broadway, Glebe Shervin Mirzeinali - Piano Ehsan …
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Laurence Pike - Solo Drums & Conversation Saturday, November 29
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Kentville Drums/Pug Cymbals
Join us for our inaugural in-house performance at Kentville Drums/Pug Cymbals as we present the great Laurence Pike. This is a free event supported by Inner West Drum Fest Laurence Pike is a prolific …
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Inspiritus - Odyssey Eternal - Album Launch Saturday, November 29
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Inspiritus - meaning “to breathe in" explores the world of free improvisation under the guidance of directed imagination, by taking live inspiration from various images that both they and the …
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Imaginary Radio Station Saturday, November 29
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Thirroul Community Centre
Step into the Imaginary Radio Station, a space of storytelling and music. Ride the waves of memory, embrace halos of sparkling static and be part of a broadcast like no other. This shape-shifting …
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Sydney MicroFest 7.5 REALM Music - Live
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Sydney MicroFest 7.5 Sunday, November 30
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Roseville Chase Memorial Community Centre Hall
Sydney MicroFest presents their second celebration of microtonal and mesotonal music in 2025, this time on the North side. Free event, donations gratefully received. Our special guests, The Yak …
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REALM Music - Live Sunday, November 30
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Machine Hall
REALM: Experimental Music and Neuroscience Project Turns The Brain Into A Stage ARIA and Grammy Award-winning producer Eric J Dubowsky and ambient artist Matt Curtin premiere a deep listening …
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Jules Reidy’s Collage June 25 - Banana
Jules Reidy’s Collage June 25 - Banana Wednesday, October 1
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Alexandra Spence is a Sydney-based sound artist and musician interested in the communion or conversation that occurs between listener, object and surrounding environment. Her performances feature …
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When Music Plays... Monty Shnier Quartet Garden of Earthly Delights - Luminescence Chamber Singers
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When Music Plays... Thursday, October 2
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
UNSW Io Myers Studio
Mara Kiek’s expressive and compelling voice evolved in tandem with the discovery and inspiration offered by the many cross-cultural connections and collaborations in her career. For over 40 …
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Monty Shnier Quartet Thursday, October 2
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
Following their 2022 ABC Jazz release ‘Where the Blackwoods Grow" Monty Shnier is developing a new set of works, drawing from classical, jazz, folk, and film music to present music dripping …
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Garden of Earthly Delights - Luminescence Chamber Singers Thursday, October 2
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Sydney Opera House Utzon Room
Luminescence Chamber Singers offer a modern vocal cornucopia that captures the delight, desire, and dread of Hieronymus Bosch’s surreal 1515 vision. From grotesque creatures to improbable scenes of …
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Where Everything is Music Australian Flute Festival OPENING CONCERT Australian Flute Festival - Rosie Gallagher and Ralema Fairhead Australian Flute Festival - Kim Falconer
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Where Everything is Music Saturday, October 4
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Leichhardt Town Hall
Van Diemen’s Band invites listeners to experience a stunning blend of two distinct musical worlds. Created for MONA FOMA 2023 and performed to sold-out audiences, this cross-cultural collaboration …
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Australian Flute Festival OPENING CONCERT Saturday, October 4
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Ralema Fairhead Welcome to Country Ross Edwards – Yanada Yulugi Running On Red Sand Keyna Wilkins David Barnett Raph Hat Welcome from the Festival Directors Merryl Neille Mark Xiao Jacaranda Flute …
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Australian Flute Festival - Rosie Gallagher and Ralema Fairhead Saturday, October 4
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Ralema Fairhead - The Journey Emma Tan - Cello Ye Chen (Jasmine) - Vibraphone Olivia (Wei Mun) Wang - Flute Jacinta Na - Piano Eric Avery (Kabi Marrawuy Mumbulla) – Gliding (2020) Avraham …
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Australian Flute Festival - Kim Falconer Saturday, October 4
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Kim Falconer Collaborative Artist: Leigh Harrold Liza Lim – Bioluminescence Messiaen – Le Merle Noir JS Bach – Sonata in B minor, BWV 1030 I. Andante II. Largo e dolce III. Presto Lili Boulanger – …
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When Music Plays… Spectral Gates / Pure Mass / Migret Australian Flute Festival MYTHS AND TALES Australian Flute Festival - The Evolution of One to..... Australian Flute Festival - Eliza Shephard
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When Music Plays… Sunday, October 5
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Church
Mara Kiek’s expressive and compelling voice evolved in tandem with the discovery and inspiration offered by the many cross-cultural connections and collaborations in her career. For over 40 …
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Spectral Gates / Pure Mass / Migret Sunday, October 5
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Spectral Gates are doom/math/rave, and are launching a new video/single, ‘Chakdat’. The most kinetic track from 2024’s album ‘Warning’, Chakdat is a fractal, spiralling …
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Australian Flute Festival MYTHS AND TALES Sunday, October 5
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
MYTHS AND TALES Alena Walentin Collaborative Artist: Anna Rutkowska-Schock Anže Rozman (b.1989) – Phoenix (2015) I. Ash / Birth II. Life / First flight III. Last flight / Death IV. Ash / Rebirth Jean …
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Australian Flute Festival - The Evolution of One to..... Sunday, October 5
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
The Evolution of One to….. Diane Berger and Sydney Flutists Melody Eotvos – Tardigradus for solo flute/picc, vibraphone and fixed electronics Performers: Diane Berger and Kevin Man Katrina …
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Australian Flute Festival - Eliza Shephard Sunday, October 5
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Eliza Shephard Works all composed in 2025 by Australian women Iran Sanadzadeh – Weave Anne Cawrse – Killing the Angel in the House Melissa Douglas – Swift Fly the Wings Alex Manton – Women Wear Capes …
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Australian Flute Festival - The Music of Meta Overman Australian Flute Festival - Latin American and Chinese Flute
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Australian Flute Festival - The Music of Meta Overman Monday, October 6
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
The Music of Meta Overman Performers: Melissa Coleman, James Fortune, Henry Liang, Ewa Kowalski, Lisa Breckenridge, Christine Draeger, Jeanell Carrigan (piano) Sonata 1 for Flute and Piano (1956) - …
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Australian Flute Festival - Latin American and Chinese Flute Monday, October 6
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Latin American and Chinese Flute Maria Hincapie Duque and Gabriel McMahon Maria Hincapie Duque, flute Collaborative Artist: Anna Rutkowska Schock Amparo Ángel – El encantador de Pájaros 72 Paulo Costa …
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Bhairavi Raman & Nanthesh Sivarajah BELIEVE at Lazy Thinking
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Bhairavi Raman & Nanthesh Sivarajah Tuesday, October 7
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Phoenix Central Park
Bhairavi Raman is an Indian-Australian violinist. Classically trained in Western and Carnatic forms, she merges concepts and techniques to express her bicultural identity. She uses sound in a dynamic …
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BELIEVE at Lazy Thinking Tuesday, October 7
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Next Tuesday night, BELIEVE @believe_the_band is returning to Lazy Thinking for a night of electroacoustic improvisations. Featuring Novak Manojlovic; @gentle_novak on Farfisa Organ and electronics, …
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Volume presents: Fixtures Waakya
Volume presents: Fixtures Waakya Wednesday, October 8
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Be captivated by the spellbinding beauty of Waakya’s music at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Waakya (meaning ‘the crow moving its feathers’) is a bold cross-cultural collaboration between Yolŋu …
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Sounds Like New! (Student Composition Concert) "Round The Sun" a Suite for Jazz 4tet & Choir by Gary Daley
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Sounds Like New! (Student Composition Concert) Thursday, October 9
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Recital Hall West Thursday 9 October 7:00pm Free, online registration required Sounds Like New! is a cross-year showcase of compositions from third and fourth year composition students of the Sydney …
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"Round The Sun" a Suite for Jazz 4tet & Choir by Gary Daley Thursday, October 9
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
Round the Sun represents a reflection on my experience during a post Covid descent into and recovery from significant mental and physical illness. Music became the centre for me, affording me moments …
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Jihyeon Lim - East-Asian Solo Piano Works
Jihyeon Lim - East-Asian Solo Piano Works Friday, October 10
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
St Stephens Uniting Church
East-Asian Solo Piano Works Based on Folk Songs Karatachi-no-hana for piano solo (1928) - Kosaku Yamada (Japan, 1886-1965) Colourful Clouds Chasing the Moon (1935) - Jianzhong Wang (China, 1933-2016) …
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Reflections on Gubaidulina - Ronan Apcar + Ellery String Quartet Music in Exile Spring Fling HeartFire - Hourglass Ensemble Flux State
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Reflections on Gubaidulina - Ronan Apcar + Ellery String Quartet Saturday, October 11
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Sofia Gubaidulina (1931-2025) emerged from the Soviet Union as an innovative composer to keep an eye on. She proved herself to be one of the most foremost composers not just from Russia but …
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Music in Exile Spring Fling Saturday, October 11
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Vanguard
Music in Exile’s Spring Fling tour arrives in Sydney with an evening of warm, captivating performances at The Vanguard. Settle in and be transported by: Ausecuma Beats Melbourne’s celebrated …
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HeartFire - Hourglass Ensemble Saturday, October 11
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Uniting Heart and Soul of Woollahra
Special guest soloist Amy Moore of the Song Company brings Anna Hirst Friedman’s new song cycle to brilliant, blazing life; along with three more world premieres of sunny minimalistic chamber …
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Flux State Saturday, October 11
9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Warren View Hotel
Flux State are a hybrid electronic/acoustic band playing experimental and forward thinking dance music on Gadigal land in Eora/Sydney. With a stunning live set that takes the improvised ethos of jazz …
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Annie Jacobs-Perkins
Annie Jacobs-Perkins Sunday, October 12
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Sydney Opera House Utzon Room
An Utzon and Australian debut from rising star cellist: Berlin-based-American Annie Jacobs-Perkins, playing a strikingly original solo program: dall’Abaco, Madsen, Marais, Salonen, Norman and …
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DRUB (Tinkler/Barker/McConnachie/Dewhurst)
DRUB (Tinkler/Barker/McConnachie/Dewhurst) Monday, October 13
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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SOUND THE ALARM - A sonic protest in three parts (I) Lauren Tsamouras 'Another Green World' Chan/Fujisaki/Turner + Maddy Briggs & Ben Lopes
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SOUND THE ALARM - A sonic protest in three parts (I) Tuesday, October 14
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
SOUND THE ALARM A sonic protest in three parts: Tuesday 14, 21, and 28, 2025 Lazy Thinking A fundraiser and in-situation-sonic sharing, raising money for families in Palestine. For the past two years, …
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Lauren Tsamouras 'Another Green World' Tuesday, October 14
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Vanguard
SIMA × The Vanguard presents: In Residence with Lauren Tsamouras A collaboration between SIMA and The Vanguard, ‘In Residence’ highlights the sound of Sydney music by presenting some of the city’s …
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Chan/Fujisaki/Turner + Maddy Briggs & Ben Lopes Tuesday, October 14
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
In solidarity with the Sound the Alarm performances at @lazythinking__ on the remaining Tuesdays in October, the @jetsets_rockdale gig of Tuesday 14 October 2025 will be a Gaza benefit also. …
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Ngarra-Burria: First Peoples Composers 2025 Showcase FLOWERSTREAM
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Ngarra-Burria: First Peoples Composers 2025 Showcase Wednesday, October 15
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Eugene Goossens Hall, ABC Ultimo Centre
Each year, Ngarra-Burria: First Peoples Composers – our award-winning collaborative First Nations artist development program – brings exciting new artistic voices into the spotlight - you can discover …
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FLOWERSTREAM Wednesday, October 15
9:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Seymour Centre
花溪 Flowerstream are a Genrefluid Chinese/Māori Guzheng and drums duo based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa New Zealand Their versatile live performances implement endless exploration and frequent …
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Cellist Annie Jacobs-Perkins at Hayes Carl Dewhurst Trio with Scott Tinkler
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Cellist Annie Jacobs-Perkins at Hayes Thursday, October 16
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Hayes Street Studio
American cellist Annie Jacobs-Perkins’ playing has been praised for her “hypnotic lyricism, causing listeners to forget where they were for a moment” (Alex Ross, The New Yorker) and for …
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Carl Dewhurst Trio with Scott Tinkler Thursday, October 16
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
Carl Dewhurst: guitar Cameron Undy: electric bass Alex Inman Hislop: drums and with special guest Scott Tinkler: trumpet Carl Dewhurst has spent years honing his craft as a creative musician and is …
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Sonic Spaces - Maissa Alameddine
Sonic Spaces - Maissa Alameddine Friday, October 17
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Hyde Park Barracks
Join us for an intimate series of performances in one of the city’s most unusual spaces, the hammock room at the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Hyde Park Barracks. Originally housing convicts, the …
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New Creatives 2025 (Fourth Year Projects) Maryam Rahmani and Maharshi Raval Kurt Lam’s Good People @ SXSW Boni Cairncross ‘Held in the hours’
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New Creatives 2025 (Fourth Year Projects) Saturday, October 18
11:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium, The Footbridge Theatre and Old Darlington School
Free, online registration required What do you get when you mix students from the Con’s classical, composition, contemporary, digital, jazz and music theatre degrees and allow them to dream up …
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Maryam Rahmani and Maharshi Raval Saturday, October 18
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Local Edition
“A poetic journey of a Santur player—seeking her own musical language through dialogue with other cultures.” Through this collaboration, Maryam and Maharshi seek a space of togetherness while keeping …
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Kurt Lam’s Good People @ SXSW Saturday, October 18
7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sneaky Possum
Kurt Lam’s Good People @ SXSW SAT 18th! I have been asked to curate a whole night of music Upstairs at the Sneaky Possum for @sxswsydney. I am proud to showcase our local ambient electronic talents …
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Boni Cairncross ‘Held in the hours’ Saturday, October 18
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
sydenham international
held in the hours 26 September - 18 October 2025, Sydenham International, Sydney NSW Held in the hours is a fifty-hour durational performance using a 1970s Singer 20U industrial sewing machine once …
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OPUS NOW with Chris Pidcock and Monica Brooks Alex Spence - Listening Launch
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OPUS NOW with Chris Pidcock and Monica Brooks Sunday, October 19
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Red House
The most wonderfully curated New Music programme in Sydney, OPUS NOW finally joins us for The People’s Republic with two dear friends and magnificent soloists performing a (typically) compelling, …
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Alex Spence - Listening Launch Sunday, October 19
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Frontyard
I’m having a little listening party for my new album on October 19th at Frontyard in Marrickville, 3-5pm, listening to commence around 3.30pm. Free, though donations to @frontyardorg are …
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Australian String Quartet: Convergence Alex Hitchcock Trio (UK/AUS) // Steve Barry Quartet
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Australian String Quartet: Convergence Monday, October 20
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Pier 2/3
A dramatic rollercoaster of virtuosity and emotion converges in three wildly contrasting works by Stanhope, Britten and Schubert. Since the release of their recorded trilogy of Paul Stanhope’s …
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Alex Hitchcock Trio (UK/AUS) // Steve Barry Quartet Monday, October 20
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Alex Hitchcock Trio Alex Hitchcock - saxophone Cam Undy - bass Alex Young - drums Alex Hitchcock is a London-born saxophonist, composer, arranger, and producer based in New York. He draws inspiration …
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SOUND THE ALARM - A sonic protest in three parts (II) Lauren Tsamouras 'Another Green World' Convergence - Australian String Quartet
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SOUND THE ALARM - A sonic protest in three parts (II) Tuesday, October 21
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
SOUND THE ALARM A sonic protest in three parts: Tuesday 14, 21, and 28, 2025 Lazy Thinking A fundraiser and in-situation-sonic sharing, raising money for families in Palestine. For the past two years, …
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Lauren Tsamouras 'Another Green World' Tuesday, October 21
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Vanguard
SIMA × The Vanguard presents: In Residence with Lauren Tsamouras A collaboration between SIMA and The Vanguard, ‘In Residence’ highlights the sound of Sydney music by presenting some of the city’s …
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Convergence - Australian String Quartet Tuesday, October 21
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Sydney Opera House Utzon Room
A dramatic rollercoaster of virtuosity and emotion converges in three wildly contrasting works by Stanhope, Britten and Schubert. Since the release of their recorded trilogy of Paul Stanhope’s …
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Songs and Dreams of Death Long Sentences | Rhiannon Newton LEO & RAVI QUARTET
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Songs and Dreams of Death Wednesday, October 22
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
PERFORMERS Simon Lobelson, baritone Jack Symonds, piano Two national leaders in contemporary music unite in this concert, presented prior to their upcoming commercial CD recording of Mussorgsky, Rihm …
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Long Sentences | Rhiannon Newton Wednesday, October 22
6:00 PM
Carriageworks
Long Sentences is a dance about a sentence — and a sentence that realises it is dancing. Navigating double meanings, foretold endings and the gap between words and feelings, Long Sentences plays with …
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LEO & RAVI QUARTET Wednesday, October 22
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Butchers Brew Bar
Join the LEO & RAVI QUARTET as they debut their new post-bop sound, blending original compositions with their interpretations of the jazz repertoire. Don’t miss a night of exciting new music with …
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WHO CARES?! | Kori Miles Glebe Sound Installation Series - Chloe Kim ECHOES (TWILIGHT) ”This won’t last” Bukhu and Nosh
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WHO CARES?! | Kori Miles Thursday, October 23
7:00 PM
Carriageworks
Who cares? About what? To what degree? And what are you doing about it? In these ceremonial performances, Kori Miles uses breath, sound and movement to summon the energies of protest, resistance and …
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Glebe Sound Installation Series - Chloe Kim Thursday, October 23
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Local Edition
Six weeks, six artists, six brand-new sound installations, an immersive journey where sound, culture, and space collide in the heart of Glebe. Proudly funded by Create NSW and Local Edition Artists …
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ECHOES (TWILIGHT) ”This won’t last” Thursday, October 23
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Verge Gallery
Cross into the ‘ruin’ of This won’t last by Chris Dolman with Echoes (Twilight), an extension of Verge’s iterative student sound series. In this instance of Echoes, Chris …
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Bukhu and Nosh Thursday, October 23
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Kalyx Lounge Bar & Club
Bukhu & Nosh In a remarkable convergence of ancient tradition and cutting-edge innovation, the collaborative artistry of Bukhu and Nosh transcends conventional musical boundaries. Their …
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Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra SCM New Music Ensemble and SCM Music Theatre Ground on Ground Convergence 1: Classical Exploration
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Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra Friday, October 24
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
St Stephens Uniting Church
Director: Associate Professor Dr. Michael Duke Soprano 1 Henry Docker 2 Skye Fyfe 3 Josh Goddard Alto 1 Jacqueline Flett 2 Ramon Moein 3 Tristan Jorgensen/Mackenzie Cullen Tenor 1 Sherman Swing 2 …
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SCM New Music Ensemble and SCM Music Theatre Friday, October 24
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music Workshop Friday 24 October 7:00pm $25 Adult $15 Conc Join the SCM New Music Ensemble and SCM Music Theatre as they come together in a spectacular collaboration of music and performance! SCM110 …
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Ground on Ground Friday, October 24
8:00 PM
Carriageworks
Step into a shimmering eclipse, where sun and moon engage in a mysterious duet, and sound, light and music invite us to transcend our world of flesh. Ground On Ground holds in tension the inexorable …
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Convergence 1: Classical Exploration Friday, October 24
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Paddington Uniting Church
Convergence: A concert series by Hamed Sadeghi Multi-award-winning tar player and composer, Hamed Sadeghi, presents the Convergence concert series. The series of three acts featuring renowned and …
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Where Shadows Sleep Pharos + Tymbal Echoes PAUL KIDNEY JAPANESE EXPERIENCE Inlay Ensemble at Flinders Street Studio Heartfire - Hourglass Ensemble Claudia Döffinger at the Con Brigid | Alice Heyward
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Where Shadows Sleep Saturday, October 25
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fairfield City Museum & Gallery
Where Shadows Sleep is an evening of storytelling, folklore, and fairytales filled with interactive workshops, performances, and activities. Discover folktales that aren’t commonly heard of, and how …
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Pharos + Tymbal Echoes Saturday, October 25
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
St Stephens Uniting Church
Pharos (The Sydney Women’s Jazz Collective) is a 10-piece powerhouse showcasing some of Australia’s finest emerging and established jazz artists — including multiple winners of the Jann Rutherford …
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PAUL KIDNEY JAPANESE EXPERIENCE Saturday, October 25
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
MoshPit Bar
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮….. Japanese legend 𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗔 𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗨 (Boredoms / Zeni Geva / Acid Mothers Temple) and Tokyo wunderkind 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗜 𝗞𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗖𝗛𝗜 (New Rock Syndicate / Keiji Haino) come together …
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Inlay Ensemble at Flinders Street Studio Saturday, October 25
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Flinders Street Studio
Inlay Ensemble performs at Flinders Street Studio in Darlinghurst Sydney. The Inlay Ensemble is a modern string ensemble led by double bassist Elsen Price. They have performed alongside some the …
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Heartfire - Hourglass Ensemble Saturday, October 25
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sydney Opera House Utzon Room
Flames, ice, soul, sacrifice. World premiere chamber music. Hourglass Ensemble proudly premieres The Fire Always Says Yes, a powerful new song cycle by composer Anna Hirst Friedman in collaboration …
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Claudia Döffinger at the Con Saturday, October 25
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music Workshop Saturday 25 October 3:00pm Free - online booking required Immerse yourself in a bold cross-continental collaboration as Claudia Döffinger, acclaimed German pianist, composer and …
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Brigid | Alice Heyward Saturday, October 25
7:00 PM
Carriageworks
Brigid is a dance and sound performance inspired by the pre-Christian goddess Brigid, linked to the origins of the Bean Sí (Banshee) myth and her caoineadh (keening). Radiant goddess of fire and …
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Splinter Orchestra @ 21 Shepherd
Splinter Orchestra @ 21 Shepherd Sunday, October 26
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
21 Shepherd
Splinter is a radically inclusive large-scale orchestra that has been a forum for improvising for well over 100 exploratory musicians and sound artists living in or passing through Sydney for over 2 …
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Jenna Cave Sextet // Gabriella Hill Quartet
Jenna Cave Sextet // Gabriella Hill Quartet Monday, October 27
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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SOUND THE ALARM - A sonic protest in three parts (III) Saxophone Special - Plays the music of Steve Lacy + Tone Bird Lauren Tsamouras 'Another Green World'
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SOUND THE ALARM - A sonic protest in three parts (III) Tuesday, October 28
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
SOUND THE ALARM A sonic protest in three parts: Tuesday 14, 21, and 28, 2025 Lazy Thinking A fundraiser and in-situation-sonic sharing, raising money for families in Palestine. For the past two years, …
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Saxophone Special - Plays the music of Steve Lacy + Tone Bird Tuesday, October 28
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Doors - 7:30pm 8pm - Tone Bird - Melanie Herbert and Romy Caen 9pm - Saxophone Special - Plays the music of Steve Lacy Tix are $25 full/$15 concession on the door only (cash or EFT) Address - “Stadium …
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Lauren Tsamouras 'Another Green World' Tuesday, October 28
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Vanguard
SIMA × The Vanguard presents: In Residence with Lauren Tsamouras A collaboration between SIMA and The Vanguard, ‘In Residence’ highlights the sound of Sydney music by presenting some of the city’s …
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Augury / Nick Dan and Jim Denley
Augury / Nick Dan and Jim Denley Wednesday, October 29
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Augury; Andrew Fedorovitch (bass), Riley Jones (drums) and Axel Powrie (synth, flute, bass clarinet) are joined by the duo of Nick Dan (drums) and Jim Denley (sax) on Wednesday 29th of October at …
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Elysian Fields: ‘Swirling Flame’ Album Launch Convergence 2: Persian Traditional
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Elysian Fields: ‘Swirling Flame’ Album Launch Thursday, October 30
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
“A head-spinning dialogue between half a millennium ago and now, and a sound as foreign as dreaming someone else’s dreams…“ – John Shand, SMH Led by intrepid viola da gambist, Jenny Eriksson, Elysian …
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Convergence 2: Persian Traditional Thursday, October 30
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Paddington Uniting Church
Convergence: A concert series by Hamed Sadeghi Multi-award-winning tar player and composer, Hamed Sadeghi, presents the Convergence concert series. The series of three acts featuring renowned and …
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Unbound PACT UNDERGROUND: Blue Void Hallowe'en Liv Andrea Hauge (NOR) Convergence 3: Improvisation Duo BELIEVE
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Unbound Friday, October 31
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
East Sydney Community and Arts Centre
Unbound 31 Oct 7.30 PM East Sydney Community and Arts Centre Gadigal/Darlinghurst Curated by Ria Andriani and Lamorna Nightingale When we talk about music, we often focus on sound. But for many …
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PACT UNDERGROUND: Blue Void Hallowe'en Friday, October 31
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
PACT
Give in to the Blue Void this Hallowe’en for an extra haunted lineup of performance and music at the legendary PACT theatre for PACT UNDERGROUND. Spread all across PACT’s black box space, …
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Liv Andrea Hauge (NOR) Friday, October 31
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
“This trio’s music combines honesty and integrity, producing fearless, beautiful music that grows and grows, like wild flowers in an ever-changing, untamed, natural meadow.“ – UKVibe Seven years after …
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Convergence 3: Improvisation Duo Friday, October 31
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Paddington Uniting Church
Convergence: A concert series by Hamed Sadeghi Multi-award-winning tar player and composer, Hamed Sadeghi, presents the Convergence concert series. The series of three acts featuring renowned and …
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BELIEVE Friday, October 31
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Church
A powerhouse unit of rare intimacy, flexibility and intensity, BELIEVE connects the spectrum of contemporary creative sound making with the fluid, anything is possible momentum of free jazz. When your …
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Soft Centre - CLOSING CONCERT Parallels 4 - SAM GILL & PHILLIPPA MURPHY-HASTE // PAUL CUTLAN & ANDREW ROBSON Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - August
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Soft Centre - CLOSING CONCERT Monday, September 1
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
White Bay Power Station
Aarti Jadu Ensemble presents ‘SICFWYLF’ • Malibu [FR] • Ryoji Ikeda presents ‘ultratronics’ [JP] (A/V) The final transmission of SOFT CENTRE 2025 draws together three singular …
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Parallels 4 - SAM GILL & PHILLIPPA MURPHY-HASTE // PAUL CUTLAN & ANDREW ROBSON Monday, September 1
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Parallels is a series of improvised duo gigs curated by saxophonist Sam Gill, each presenting two duos and culminating in an all-in quartet set. For the fourth and final edition, the focus is on …
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Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - August Monday, September 1
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
RSVP
Chloe dedicates the final year of her 20s to a deeply personal and creative journey. Throughout 2025, she will focus each month on learning, growing, and creating, sharing her process through monthly …
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Jules Reidy’s Collage June 25 - Megan Alice Clune EMUS SURVEY
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Jules Reidy’s Collage June 25 - Megan Alice Clune Thursday, September 4
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Megan Alice Clune is a musician, artist and composer living in Sydney who explores the dynamic relationships between music, technology, the body and temporality through composition, performance and …
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EMUS SURVEY Thursday, September 4
12:00 AM
We want to hear from you about your experience and engagement with emus! >>> Please fill out this survey ! <<< It’ll be open for a couple of weeks - there’s a chance to …
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Josh Shipton Orchestra 6
Josh Shipton Orchestra 6 Friday, September 5
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
The lunatic is back. The sixth iteration of the Josh Shipton Orchestra shall feature the movement of air. A four section game piece, improvisational, compositional orchestra will feature wind, brass, …
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Chris Cody Quartet Mountain to Sea An Exploration of Sitar by Ravi
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Chris Cody Quartet Mountain to Sea Saturday, September 6
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Paddington Uniting Church
These exceptional musicians take the listener on a truly exciting and imaginative journey! “a novel and spacious soundworld…superb …memorable…the leader’s piano is lucid and incisive, setting a high …
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An Exploration of Sitar by Ravi Saturday, September 6
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Woollahra Library at Double Bay
Location: Woollahra Library at Double Bay Tickets: https://sydneyfringe.com/…/an-exploration-of-sitar-by…/ Cost: $20 - $34.80 per ticket Link: …
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Visual-Music Energies Polymorphic Orkestra Nana Koizumi Trio 'From Japan' & Ephemera Air Mass by Nicholas Russonielo
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Visual-Music Energies Sunday, September 7
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Sydney Opera House Utzon Room
Asian-Australian intertwined energies of poetic-visual-music Qiyun in Chinese aesthetics are intertwined energies across human breath, ink splashing and string sonic vibrations. Four extraordinary …
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Polymorphic Orkestra Sunday, September 7
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Local Edition
An improvised electro-acoustic cinematic music journey Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025 Time: Doors: 7:30 pm Music: 8:00 pm Address: 277-279 Broadway, Glebe Lee McIver - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Laptop, …
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Nana Koizumi Trio 'From Japan' & Ephemera Sunday, September 7
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Woodlands Studio
One Night Only🌙 🇦🇺Ephemera+Jodie Michael 🇯🇵Nana Koizumi Trio from Japan Nana Koizumi (from Nara) Nana is a globe-trotting jazz artist known for her unique style as a “singing trumpeter,” blending …
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Air Mass by Nicholas Russonielo Sunday, September 7
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Sutherland Arts Theatre
Award-winning saxophonist Nick Russoniello delivers a captivating performance blending virtuosic saxophone, audience-generated sounds, live-looping, and body percussion. This electro-acoustic …
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Elizabeth Jigalin x Lewis Mosley: Two Pianos Chronology Arts Collective ANAM Sketches
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Elizabeth Jigalin x Lewis Mosley: Two Pianos Monday, September 8
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
The Church
Over the past two years, composers/pianists/sound artists Lewis Mosley and Elizabeth Jigalin have explored the sonic intricacies and possibilities of The Church’s pianos. Playing on the two …
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Chronology Arts Collective Monday, September 8
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Harold Park Community Hall
Navigating times of uncertainty and fast-paced constant change, the Chronology Arts Collective is an Australian group of artists presenting co-devised contemporary performance improvisations. What …
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ANAM Sketches Monday, September 8
5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Pier 2/3
The Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) presents a special performance of French chamber music paired with the latest Australian sounds. There is nothing quite like experiencing the energy, …
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Improvisational Supergroup PAD [DENLEY, ABRAHAMS, PRATT] Debut Performance Delay 45 // Another Green World
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Improvisational Supergroup PAD [DENLEY, ABRAHAMS, PRATT] Debut Performance Tuesday, September 9
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Red House
The People’s Republic ushers in Spring with a very special Monday night performance, the debut of a new improvisational trio bringing together three true icons of new music in Australia, with a very …
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Delay 45 // Another Green World Tuesday, September 9
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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The Flute Revamped Marcus Whale + Alloy An Exploration of Sitar by Ravi
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The Flute Revamped Wednesday, September 10
9:30 AM
Erskineville Town Hall
Join flautist Melanie Walters for this concert of vibrant music inspired by television, pop music, children’s literature, and other popular culture “The flute as you don’t usually hear …
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Marcus Whale + Alloy Wednesday, September 10
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Doors - 7:30pm 8pm - Marcus Whale 9pm - Alloy Tix are $25 full/$15 concession on the door only (cash or EFT) Address - “Stadium Rockdale” Lvl 1, 5 Tramway Arcade (find the …
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An Exploration of Sitar by Ravi Wednesday, September 10
8:00 AM
Erskineville Town Hall
Location: Emerging Artist Share House- Erskineville Town Hall - The Boom Boom Room Tickets: https://sydneyfringe.com/…/an-exploration-of-sitar-by…/ Cost: $20 - $34.80 per ticket Link: …
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Valentitanic Trio Gary Daley, Lloyd Swanton, Kalon Captain Celebrating Ole 80
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Valentitanic Trio Friday, September 12
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar
Volatile trio of sax, guitar, bass, and drums - freely improvised mayhem Valentitanic Trio return after the release of volume one of their debut album, recorded at Johnston St Jazz. A volatile trio of …
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Gary Daley, Lloyd Swanton, Kalon Captain Friday, September 12
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
Australian Jazz icons Gary Daley (Bungarribee, The Catholics) and Lloyd Swanton (The Necks, The Catholics) are joined by emerging Jazz drummer and composer Kalon Captain for an evening of original …
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Celebrating Ole 80 Friday, September 12
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Free - online booking required Staff and students of the Sydney Conservatorium get together to celebrate Ole Böhn’s 80th birthday with works by Chausson, Hartmann, and a specially dedicated …
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ICON SERIES FINAL SHOW Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - September Austin O'Toole (clarinet) & Alexander Yau (pianoforte)
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ICON SERIES FINAL SHOW Saturday, September 13
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Oxford Art Factory
The ICON SERIES concludes with a massive takeover by Prop Records at the Oxford Art Factory, featuring paintings by China Heights & Love + Pop on the Wall. This show celebrates the city’s …
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Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - September Saturday, September 13
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
RSVP
Chloe dedicates the final year of her 20s to a deeply personal and creative journey. Throughout 2025, she will focus each month on learning, growing, and creating, sharing her process through monthly …
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Austin O'Toole (clarinet) & Alexander Yau (pianoforte) Saturday, September 13
3:00 AM – 4:00 AM
St Stephens Uniting Church
Clarinet Sonata, FP 184 - Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) Allegro tristemente Romanza Allegro con fuoco Fantasie - Jorg Widmann (1973-) Concerto for Clarinet - Aaron Copland (1900-1990) Austin …
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SIRC_UIT presents INSEQUENCE A Child of Our Time
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SIRC_UIT presents INSEQUENCE Sunday, September 14
8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
LAWSON INDUSTRIAL AREA
INSEQUENCEHEART ARMOUR LOUISA PEACHEY & MOSIG SZEM POP-UP BAR & FOOD LISTENING SPACE BY HAT HILL RECORDS SATURDAY 13th SEPTEMBER, FROM 6PM ARTHAUS LAWSON INDUSTRIAL AREA, BLUE MOUNTAINS …
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A Child of Our Time Sunday, September 14
4:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Sydney Opera House
The rapturous power of Michael Tippett’s modern classic speaks to our own time. Sydney Philharmonia Choirs pairs this modern classic inspired by the Passions of Bach, oratorios of Handel and …
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Uncomfortable Science Solly Frank x Harriet Gillies Silent film and live music - Limite (1931) and Worlds Only Ritual Concert Hill/Hall/Raymond + Bubble Trubble
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Uncomfortable Science Monday, September 15
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Church Street Studios
Uncomfortable Science is a musical experiment in sweet controlled chaos, led by Melbourne’s own Lachlan Mitchell aka Laneous. With nothing but a whiteboard and wild intuition, Lachlan scribbles …
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Solly Frank x Harriet Gillies Monday, September 15
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
The Church
About Solly Frank Solomon Frank is an Australian performer and composer living and working on Cammeraygal land, whose inter-disciplinary practice straddles cross-species musical collaboration, vacuum …
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Silent film and live music - Limite (1931) and Worlds Only Monday, September 15
4:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Join us for a special screening of Limite (1931), an astonishing landmark of early Latin American cinema with a newly commissioned live score. Directed by filmmaker Mário Peixoto at the age of 21, …
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Ritual Concert Monday, September 15
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Bankstown Arts Centre
Experience Ritual, a powerful new anthology celebrating Muslim-Australian identities through poetry in concert. Ritual in concert, features live readings from six poets weaved in and out of music by …
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Hill/Hall/Raymond + Bubble Trubble Monday, September 15
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Hill/Hall/Raymond: Gabriella Hill (tenor saxophone), Henry Hall (double bass) and Daniel Raymond (drums) have recently started playing together as a trio. At times Henry’s pulsing bass lines fuse with …
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Soft Attack // Mina Johansson
Soft Attack // Mina Johansson Tuesday, September 16
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Ryosuke Kiyasu / Lucas 'Granpa' Abela/ Party Ov One
Ryosuke Kiyasu / Lucas 'Granpa' Abela/ Party Ov One Wednesday, September 17
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Sydney Park Pavilion
Ryosuke Kiyasu (Japan) 9:30pm Pioneering snare-drum soloist who has redefined percussion since 2003. Alongside his viral 2018 Berlin set (23 million+ views. also featured by BBC News and VICE), he …
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Duelling Pianos: Tamara-Anna Cislowska and Andrey Gugnin Birds in Arcadia
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Duelling Pianos: Tamara-Anna Cislowska and Andrey Gugnin Thursday, September 18
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Sydney Opera House
Tamara Anna Cislowska and Andrey Gugnin headline this virtuosic concert of two-piano music featuring: original works, transcriptions of popular songs, a toy piano and Barbie. Together, Australia’s …
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Birds in Arcadia Thursday, September 18
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Recital Hall West Wednesday 17 September 7:30pm $25 Adult $15 Conc Image Rabindranath Tagore, Geometric Bird Perched on Tree Coloured ink on paper 34.7 x 22.2 cm, 29 November 1928, Plate 244 in …
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LUSH at Paddington Uniting Church Greenway Series: SCM New Music Ensemble
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LUSH at Paddington Uniting Church Friday, September 19
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Paddington Uniting Church
The trio of Lauren Tsamouras, Niki Johnson and Clayton Thomas make their Paddington return, with a night of new compositions and improvisations in the key of ’lusciousness’. Making the …
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Greenway Series: SCM New Music Ensemble Friday, September 19
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Verbrugghen Hall Friday 19 September 7:00pm $25 Adult $15 Conc The SCM New Music Ensemble presents a vivid program of modern works by SCM Staff, Matthew Hindson, Paul Stanhope, Liza Lim, and more. …
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Pairings & Odd Couples - Song Company Metin Yilmaz Quartet (Anatolian Breeze) little music party feat. Jannah Quill (Live), Ari Kiko, fuchsia + more Ben Denham / Sean O’Connell ‘Oscillations in Place'
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Pairings & Odd Couples - Song Company Saturday, September 20
2:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Sydney Opera House Utzon Room
Pairings and Odd Couples is a bold exploration of musical contrasts, curated by Guest Director Huw Belling. This eclectic program brings together works from different countries and eras, placing …
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Metin Yilmaz Quartet (Anatolian Breeze) Saturday, September 20
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Metin Yilmaz Quartet’s music flourishes with the mystical sound of Bilûr/Kaval, a characteristic and prominent traditional flute of the region, where Metin hails from. The Quartet, which includes …
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little music party feat. Jannah Quill (Live), Ari Kiko, fuchsia + more Saturday, September 20
3:00 PM
The Lord Gladstone
Alilia Ari Kiko Casual P fuchsia Jannah Quill (Naarm) LIVE Postponez b2b Power Bored Scruffamudda LIVE Tom Parque Visuals: Psymatic 2000 We’re returning to The Lord Gladstone on Saturday 20th …
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Ben Denham / Sean O’Connell ‘Oscillations in Place' Saturday, September 20
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
sydenham international
Ben Denham responding to Sean O’Connell’s work with a performance for the closing event on Saturday 20 September 6-7pm Sean O’Connell ‘Oscillations in Place Energy and matter in Tasmania’s …
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The People For Palestine Arts Fundraiser 2025 SWARANJALI BY DEVAKI PANDIT Sam Gill's Coursed Waters SENSEMAKER album launch Jannah Quill (Live) + Wingnut and Wytchings
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The People For Palestine Arts Fundraiser 2025 Sunday, September 21
5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Alcatraz Sydney
JOIN US AGAIN ON 21st of SEPTEMBER 2025. COME FROM 5 PM ONWARDS, @ ALCATRAZ ANNANDALE We acknowledge that this event will be held on the stolen land of the Cadigal people’s and sovereignty has …
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SWARANJALI BY DEVAKI PANDIT Sunday, September 21
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Concourse
A wonderful chance to experience the heavenly symphony, melodic adoration, and musical devotion of well-known vocalist Vidushi Devaki Pandit, in Australia. With melody in her voice and charm in her …
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Sam Gill's Coursed Waters SENSEMAKER album launch Sunday, September 21
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Sam Gill’s Coursed Waters launch their energetic new album ‘Sensemaker’, released on the prolific Australian jazz label Earshift Music. COURSED WATERS Sam Gill - alto & soprano …
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Jannah Quill (Live) + Wingnut and Wytchings Sunday, September 21
7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Lazy Thinking
Jannah Quill (Naarm) LIVE Wingnut Wytchings LIVE Postponez So we’ve announced the main event, but when you’ve got an artist like this making a rare visit, we felt the need for an encore.. We’re …
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Stella Anning (VIC) album launch // Zodiac
Stella Anning (VIC) album launch // Zodiac Monday, September 22
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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UNSW MPU Diversity Festival | Sounds Of Home Eric Tsai / Percusstard / Nigel is No More Acteon Album Tour - DARCY GILKERSON + EPHEMERA QUARTET
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UNSW MPU Diversity Festival | Sounds Of Home Tuesday, September 23
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Scientia Lawn, UNSW
Join us for Sounds of Home, a unique concert event as part of UNSW’s 2025 Diversity Festival, where music, culture, and ritual come together in an intimate and immersive experience. This special …
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Eric Tsai / Percusstard / Nigel is No More Tuesday, September 23
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Eric Tsai Eric’s music is patient and connected from one note to the next, slowly yet gradually developing a narrative that oscillates between fierce plucking and ambient sustained notes. Tonight he …
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Acteon Album Tour - DARCY GILKERSON + EPHEMERA QUARTET Tuesday, September 23
8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar
Cellist and composer Darcy Gilkerson Exciting new talent, cellist and composer Darcy Gilkerson, is playing Sydeny at Lazybones, for one night only on the 23rd of September! Darcy is launching his …
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Chris Cody's Mountain to Sea
Chris Cody's Mountain to Sea Wednesday, September 24
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
St Stephens Uniting Church
JAZZ UPSTAIRS is proud to present ‘Chris Cody’s Mountain to Sea’. Mountain To Sea is a truly all-star group of jazz musicians from different backgrounds and generations. The music …
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Tim Pledger Bohjass Band new now 2025 Chris Cody and Charlie Tait - Under Ocean
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Tim Pledger Bohjass Band Thursday, September 25
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar
Cross genre free jazz / Jazz/Funk/Fusion Bohjass: a high energy cross genre free jazz band that melds highly structured rhythmic devices with soaring melodic lines and beautiful harmonies. Bohjass: …
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new now 2025 Thursday, September 25
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House
World premiere works by Cassie To (NSW), Callum O’Reilly (WA), Alexandra Mison (QLD), and Oliver John Cameron (NSW). Developed through the CoLAB: Composer Accelerator Program A celebration of …
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Chris Cody and Charlie Tait - Under Ocean Thursday, September 25
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
“Beautiful deep grooves and environmental awareness - music for our times - music to heal and invite introspection…the resultant cross-fertilisation of jazz, classical, and ambient electronic music is …
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Sitar Boy Rubiks Collective: The Big Idea Round The Sun ELYSIAN - Machine Hall Exhibition
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Sitar Boy Friday, September 26
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Local Edition
Experience the sound journey of Sitar Boy — a powerful fusion of ancient Indian sitar and modern ambient, electronic, and world music. Anil Dhital weaves soulful melodies with immersive textures, …
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Rubiks Collective: The Big Idea Friday, September 26
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Pier 2/3
What if one idea changed everything? Journey through the sound of inspiration striking as Melbourne’s Rubiks Collective celebrates its 10th anniversary with The Big Idea – a genre-defying monodrama …
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Round The Sun Friday, September 26
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Church
Round the Sun represents a reflection on my experience during a post Covid decent into and recovery from significant mental and physical illness. Music became the centre for me, affording me moments …
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ELYSIAN - Machine Hall Exhibition Friday, September 26
7:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Machine Hall
| An exhibition of light and sound | On Friday 26th September, 2025, we open the doors of Machine Hall for Elysian – a unique hybrid exhibition designed for patrons to walk through and experience new …
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YTEM (FRA) Lazy Thinking Charity Fundraiser Kurt Lam's Good People w/ Marcus Whale and Hinano Fujisaki House Concert of 2 x Duos +: Hearts for Gaza Fundraiser
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YTEM (FRA) Saturday, September 27
10:00 PM
TBA
Ytem Effective Power Grasps Laces Scariestgirlintheworld Winged Mantis Emerald Dream Machine Ytem is a composer, producer, and DJ currently based in Paris, France. He has crafted his own voice within …
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Lazy Thinking Charity Fundraiser Saturday, September 27
12:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Lazy Thinking
Part two of our fundraiser weekend of is a double header extravaganzary type thing featuring a modular synthesizer workshop with the extraordinary @assemblercode plus a very special extended show …
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Kurt Lam's Good People w/ Marcus Whale and Hinano Fujisaki Saturday, September 27
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Paddington Uniting Church
The third instalment of KLGP ambient experience featuring saxophone, vocals and synths from Eora’s most passionate, visuals by CARA.Kurt Lam’s Good People Marcus Whale (vox & synth), …
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House Concert of 2 x Duos +: Hearts for Gaza Fundraiser Saturday, September 27
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Woodlands Studio
2 x Duo: Elsen Price + Josh Shipton and Kate Bartlett + Keyna Wilkins and Pavle Cajic perform a set of original and improvised music raising funds for Hearts For Gaza Charity Project at Woodlands …
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Opus Now #34: Abby Constable & Dan W • Schack-Arnott • Sverrisson • Bach Moonstruck Lazy Thinking Charity Fundraiser Jazz:NOW - SUMMIT
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Opus Now #34: Abby Constable & Dan W • Schack-Arnott • Sverrisson • Bach Sunday, September 28
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Temple on The Park
OPUS NOW #34 Where: Temple on the Park, Australia Street, Newtown When: Sunday September 28th • Start time 2pm (Doors open 1:30pm) Tickets: Adults $35 FT Students + $15 We are back again as promised! …
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Moonstruck Sunday, September 28
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
EUGENE GOOSSENS HALL, ABC ULTIMO CENTRE
Almost 30 years to the day and in the same venue as the Spring Ensemble’s first concert, Moonstruck looks to the origins of our ensemble and imagines the future. The starting point is Arnold …
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Lazy Thinking Charity Fundraiser Sunday, September 28
2:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Lazy Thinking
Big one. Please come. Will be a day. $15 at the door and the mother of all donations jar running all day. Thanks to all our friends @fvneralworld @nerdiecuzz @rebel.yell @grasps @postponez …
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Jazz:NOW - SUMMIT Sunday, September 28
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Flight Path Theatre
SIMA invites you to celebrate community and the 2025 Jazz:NOW program in their final event of the series - SUMMIT - a mini festival presented at Flight Path Theatre in Marrickville featuring three …
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William Barton and Friends Darcy Gilkerson & Monty Shnier + We Have Cats
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William Barton and Friends Tuesday, September 30
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
State Library NSW - The Library Auditorium (enter via Mitchell Building)
A special night of performances and readings curated by William Barton, featuring friends and collaborators across disciplines. Tue, 30 September 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm General Admission: $45.00 …
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Darcy Gilkerson & Monty Shnier + We Have Cats Tuesday, September 30
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Doors - 7:30pm 8pm - We Have Cats 9pm - Darcy Gilkerson & Monty Shnier Tix are $25 full/$15 concession on the door only (cash or EFT) Address - “Stadium Rockdale” Lvl 1, 5 Tramway …
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L.A.R.M. , BONNIESONGS and BIG SCARY INDIAN Jane Sheldon: Flowermuscle
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L.A.R.M. , BONNIESONGS and BIG SCARY INDIAN Friday, August 1
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
BIG SCARY INDIAN Uncategorizable American DIY rippers BIG SCARY INDIAN don’t do anything in half measures, so it only makes sense that they’re making their overseas debut on the other side of the …
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Jane Sheldon: Flowermuscle Friday, August 1
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Phoenix Central Park
Jane’s 2022 album ‘I am tree, I am a mouth’ was listed on the New Yorker’s Notable Recordings of that year, alongside the Berlin Radio Symphony and Björk. Her follow-up release, …
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Big Scary Indian + Terrificus + Misty Lanes + Mike Nigro Bach Reshaped
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Big Scary Indian + Terrificus + Misty Lanes + Mike Nigro Saturday, August 2
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
BIG SCARY INDIAN Uncategorizable American DIY rippers BIG SCARY INDIAN don’t do anything in half measures, so it only makes sense that they’re making their overseas debut on the other side of the …
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Bach Reshaped Saturday, August 2
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
The Church
Melbourne based cellist Hamish Jamieson is a graduate of the Australian National Academy of Music and ACO Emerging Artist Program, Hamish has performed with leading orchestras across Australia and …
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Shakti Spirit Big Scary Indian/Birdsville/Acaciafire/Mike Nigro @ Society City A NIGHT OF INDUSTRIAL NOISE
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Shakti Spirit Sunday, August 3
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Vanguard
“The sheer beauty and emotional weight of their performance left me breathless.” (INDIANLINK) Ensemble Sandy Evans: Saxophones, composer Nadhamuni Gayatri Bharath: Voice, composer Jess …
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Big Scary Indian/Birdsville/Acaciafire/Mike Nigro @ Society City Sunday, August 3
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Society City
BIG SCARY INDIAN Uncategorizable American DIY rippers BIG SCARY INDIAN don’t do anything in half measures, so it only makes sense that they’re making their overseas debut on the other side of the …
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A NIGHT OF INDUSTRIAL NOISE Sunday, August 3
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Trocadero Room
Schkeuditzer Kreuz is one human and some machines, making noise, in the face of it all. The industrial synth crust artist from Sydney takes the politics and fury of d-beat and anarcho-punk, then …
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vacuus rituale patina live Music For Change x Lazy Thinking - Dahnoun Mutual Aid Fundraiser Big Scary Indian/Heaven Cell/Verre Vide/Mike Nigro @ Fatamorgana
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vacuus rituale Monday, August 4
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Little Lost Bookshop, Katoomba
mmmodular and Blue Mountains Void Observance League Inc. invite you to join us for our inaugural void observance ritual - a night of noise, dark ambient and drone. Society of Cutting Up Men A bad omen …
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patina live Monday, August 4
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Marrickville, NSW
patina live Inner West Marrickville Situation TBA Gadigal Land Sunday 3 August 4pm - 8pm ☆꧁✬◦°˚°◦. .◦°˚°◦✬꧂☆ patina live presents deep listening ritual hosted by galiba & lenna from patina - an …
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Music For Change x Lazy Thinking - Dahnoun Mutual Aid Fundraiser Monday, August 4
4:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Lazy Thinking
Music For Change team up once again with Lazy Thinking (2024 FBI Radio SMAC Awards winner) to bring you an afternoon of leftfield, eclectic and downtempo electronic music. 100% of profits from …
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Big Scary Indian/Heaven Cell/Verre Vide/Mike Nigro @ Fatamorgana Monday, August 4
5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Fatamorgana
Big Scary Indian/Heaven Cell/Verre Vide/Mike Nigro @ Fatamorgana Matinee show starts at 3 PM - $15 Source: …
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Noitcurtsed Nodnet // Hectet (NZ)
Noitcurtsed Nodnet // Hectet (NZ) Tuesday, August 5
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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SIMA presents... TL;DR Gamelan & Handbells
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SIMA presents... TL;DR Friday, August 8
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Vanguard
Influenced by Brian Eno, John Hassell, The Necks, and swathes of electronic music, TL;DR creates hypnotic, minimal, groove based music that is fresh and distinctive, and that spins these influences …
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Gamelan & Handbells Friday, August 8
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
UNSW Robert Webster Building (G14)
UNSW music ensemble perform Balinese gamelan, handbells and Latin conjunto. Balinese Gamelan | The Balinese gamelan at UNSW is a variation of the semar pegulingan type, a gong-chime ensemble …
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SCM Percussion Concert (SCM110) myxi bun + doctor robot @ Campsie Spaceship Mara + T.Morimoto + Forca + LMDZ (DJ)
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SCM Percussion Concert (SCM110) Saturday, August 9
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Music Workshop Friday 8 August 7:00pm $25 Adult $Conc The SCM Percussion department, conducted by Daryl Pratt, presents a wonderful program of works by Steve Reich, Gareth Farr, Ella Tomskin, and …
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myxi bun + doctor robot @ Campsie Spaceship Saturday, August 9
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Campsie Spaceship Spacey's Lounge
Spacey’s Lounge is the newest live stage at Campsie Spaceship - Creative Gymnasium. The theme for this evening is Aliens, Abductees, and Astro-Ambassadors. Launch our venue into inner-space with …
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Mara + T.Morimoto + Forca + LMDZ (DJ) Saturday, August 9
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Paddington Uniting Church
Mara returns from her eu tour for her first show back in Sydney. Supported by T.Morimoto, Forca and LMDZ (DJ). Mara performs live arrangements of field recordings and vocal observations, continuing on …
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Ronan Apcar with Ensemble Apex CANCELLED - Bree van Reyk, Niki Johnson, Hayley Chan BELIEVE! Debut CD & LP Launch
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Ronan Apcar with Ensemble Apex Sunday, August 10
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Pier 2/3
Pianist Ronan Apcar and Ensemble Apex present a showcase of Sydney composers at ACO On The Pier on the harbour. Since her passing in 2000, many of Dulcie Holland’s works have fallen through the cracks …
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CANCELLED - Bree van Reyk, Niki Johnson, Hayley Chan Sunday, August 10
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Local Edition
Planks & Percussion: a series of works composed by three drummer/percussionists. Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025 Time: Doors: 7:30 pm Music: 8:00 pm Address: 277-279 Broadway, Glebe Inspired by …
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BELIEVE! Debut CD & LP Launch Sunday, August 10
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Red House
The Peoples’ Republic is thrilled to welcome back our favourite brilliant improvising quartet for a very special fully acoustic show to preview their first studio release, making the album …
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Souvenirs of Home - Hourglass Ensemble CHRONOLOGY ARTS COLLECTIVE AVÉ: Thought is Surrounded by a Halo
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Souvenirs of Home - Hourglass Ensemble Monday, August 11
4:30 AM – 6:30 AM
Sydney Opera House
Chamber music invoking memories of home. Australians have a severe case of the travel bug, wanderlust, a searching spirit… but the most precious things are those we long for from home, when we find …
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CHRONOLOGY ARTS COLLECTIVE Monday, August 11
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Red House
The People’s Republic is thrilled to welcome a superb new interdisciplinary performance group featuring a quintet of celebrated Australian experimental artists as they bring their distinctive brand of …
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AVÉ: Thought is Surrounded by a Halo Monday, August 11
4:30 AM – 6:30 AM
Pier 2/3
Four of Australia’s finest vocalists bring the words of one of the nation’s most revered poets, Gwen Harwood, to life through new Australian compositions that listen closely to the emotional and …
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Synthetic Compositions: Music Made From Artificial DNA Sequences Hilary Geddes (solo) + Leo Marland's "Plastic Highways"
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Synthetic Compositions: Music Made From Artificial DNA Sequences Wednesday, August 13
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Sydney Opera House
When genetic code becomes melody, musicians and science data collide in a beautiful experiment where musicians shape the chaos of genes into music.Hearing music in the DNA code of life Imagine music …
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Hilary Geddes (solo) + Leo Marland's "Plastic Highways" Wednesday, August 13
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Leo Marland’s “Plastic Highways” Plastic Highways is a set of music performed by Leo Marland (alto saxophone), Eric Tsai (guitar), Henry Hall (double bass) and Tom Vogel (Drum set). …
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YULUGI
YULUGI Thursday, August 14
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar
YULUGI “Instantly engaging” SYDNEY MORNING HERALD “Virtuoso playing” FINE MUSIC Yulugi is a collaboration between leading song man Gumaroy Newman, a proud Gamilaroi and Wakka …
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SoundLab Live 2025 INDANCE: Slip
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SoundLab Live Friday, August 15
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Esme Timbery Creative Practice Lab - Io Myers Studio
SoundLab Live blends stories from local graphic storytellers with new music from the students of Soundlab Live at the University of New South Wales. In this unique collaboration, Soundlab Live, and …
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2025 INDANCE: Slip Friday, August 15
8:00 AM
Sydney Dance Company
In Slip, dance and sound interconnect in a duet between dancer Rebecca Jensen and musician Aviva Endean. Central to Slip is Foley art, a sound-effect technique used in film, where sounds on screen are …
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We Have Cats at Studio 551 Newtown Lost Birds
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We Have Cats at Studio 551 Newtown Sunday, August 17
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Studio 551
We Have Cats - double bass trio - Valerios Calocerinos, Josh Shipton, Marie-Louise Bethune Our next performance will be at 2pm on Sat 16th August at Studio 551 - 551E King St, Newtown where we will …
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Lost Birds Sunday, August 17
4:30 AM – 6:30 AM
White Bay Power Station
Sydney’s White Bay Power Station is the venue for a powerful and moving concert inspired by the natural world and the effects of industrialisation. Sydney Philharmonia Choirs head to Sydney’s historic …
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Metin Yilmaz & Larysa Kovalchuk
Metin Yilmaz & Larysa Kovalchuk Monday, August 18
3:30 AM – 5:45 AM
Avoca Beach Theatre
Songs of Love & Loss & Hope Metin Yilmaz Bilûr/Kaval & Larysa Kovalchuk Bandura/Voice A rare meeting and musical journey Metin Yilmaz and Larysa Kovalchuk are both accomplished musicians …
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Elevator Music
Elevator Music Wednesday, August 20
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
City Recital Hall
Legendary UK clarinettist Michael Collins joins forces with Omega Ensemble and clarinettist David Rowden, mixing classical and popular styles in a raucous, referential and at times irreverent …
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Volume presents: Laurel Halo with Leila Bordreuil
Volume presents: Laurel Halo with Leila Bordreuil Thursday, August 21
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Returning to Sydney for the first time since her 2019 Vivid Sydney debut, American composer and musician Laurel Halo presents this special one-off performance at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. …
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Trio Now, Music Without Borders, Sandy Evans An Afternoon with Keyna Wilkins
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Trio Now, Music Without Borders, Sandy Evans Friday, August 22
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Playing free improv in various configurations - Paul McNamara, Dave Putney, James Greening, Daryl Pratt, Sandy Evans & Greg Johns Paul, Dave and Greg are a trio. James and Daryl are a duo Sandy is …
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An Afternoon with Keyna Wilkins Friday, August 22
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
The Women’s Club
Join us for an insightful a discussion between composer Keyna Wilkins and pianist Dr Jeanell Carrigan AM and a performance of Keyna’s piano music from the newly released CD, Open Horizons. Biographies …
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Visions of Nar featuring Bobby Singh Germ Studies
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Visions of Nar featuring Bobby Singh Saturday, August 23
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Local Edition
Experience an enchanting collaboration of Armenian folk, jazz, and contemporary sounds, as Visions of Nar weaves transcendent beauty, dynamic interplay, and hypnotic rhythms into a spellbinding …
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Germ Studies Saturday, August 23
8:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Hyde Park Barracks
Join us for an intimate series of performances in one of the city’s most unusual spaces, the hammock room at the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Hyde Park Barracks. Originally housing convicts, the …
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The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony Sophie Rose (Melb) / Mark Oliveiro / Donna Hewitt & Chronic Bass OFFERING feat. S280F [USA] Jazz:NOW - STROPHE Hindustani Vocal by Mitali Bhawmik Boroky
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The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony Sunday, August 24
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
This event is presented by Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, the University of Melbourne Join The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony for their first concert in Verbrugghen Hall! The energetic …
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Sophie Rose (Melb) / Mark Oliveiro / Donna Hewitt & Chronic Bass Sunday, August 24
5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Lazy Thinking
Playing a gig in Sydney at @lazythinking__ when I come up for the @apraamcos #ArtMusicAwards August 23rd 2025! 3x sets from 3PM I’ll be on the lineup with some Sydney-based interactive and …
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OFFERING feat. S280F [USA] Sunday, August 24
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
TBA
S280F [USA] - (dj set) CORIN (dj set) 1SAC [TAIWAN] Arsonist FEVERBREAK OBELISK WEYÓN BASTAFINO Visuals: scariestgirlintheworld eeexieee An offering will unfold on the twenty-third day of the eighth …
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Jazz:NOW - STROPHE Sunday, August 24
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Paddington Uniting Church
The sixth Jazz:NOW event STROPHE heads east, exploring notions of space, identity and community at the stunning Paddington Uniting Church. Mara Schwerdtfeger is a composer and curator based in Eora / …
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Hindustani Vocal by Mitali Bhawmik Sunday, August 24
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Kanitkar Hall
Mitali Banerjee Bhawmik, an artiste of Hindustani Classical vocal music, was born in Nogaon, Assan, where she started her initial lessons in music at a very early age from Sri Ajit Dutta. Later she …
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Boroky Sunday, August 24
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Warren View Hotel
Boroky is an experimental pop project blending poetic truth, lo-fi high-narrative videos, baroque compositional techniques, and wild performances. Drawing from psychology, philosophy, and childhood …
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The Blue Day Vol. III Set Me Free Opus Now #33 Music as Play: Toy Instruments on the Concert Stage Miaoxin Huang Nightmare Quartet Hearts For Gaza Urgent Charity Music Concert Fundraiser
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The Blue Day Vol. III Monday, August 25
4:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Lazy Thinking
On Sunday, the 24th of August, Lazy Thinking (@lazythinking__ ) and Unfurl returns with The Blue Day Vol. III — an eight-act program of ambient and experimental music. Experience an afternoon of …
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Set Me Free Monday, August 25
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Local Edition
Amirsalar Makhzani - Daf Ramin Etemadzadeh - Vocals Mahya Panahi - Tanbour Sina Bastami - Kamancheh Ali Tahamtani - Tar Bass Four members of Dela Ensemble join forces with renowned Tanbour player …
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Opus Now #33 Monday, August 25
4:00 AM – 6:00 AM
St John's College, within the University of Sydney
Opus Now #33 returns on Sunday August 24th Doors and drinks from @ 1:30pm Start time 2pm Dear friends, It’s been a minute—we’ve missed you! We’re excited to reconnect through music and conversation, …
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Music as Play: Toy Instruments on the Concert Stage Monday, August 25
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Church Street Studios
Italian toy piano and toy instrument specialist Antonietta Loffredo will perform a variety of contemporary and classical works by Australian and International composers in this one-of-a-kind recital …
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Miaoxin Huang Nightmare Quartet Monday, August 25
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar
Modern/free jazz sounds in Mandarin and English Miaoxin Huang is a Chinese-Australian jazz vocalist and songwriter. While rooted in the traditional jazz standards, her work explores free …
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Hearts For Gaza Urgent Charity Music Concert Fundraiser Monday, August 25
5:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Addison Road Community Organisation
Immerse yourself in an afternoon of stunning original acoustic music and Arabic songs from local composers/musicians Antonio Aguilar, Chloé Charody, Keyna Wilkins, Pavle Cajic, Maissa Alameddine, …
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I Hold The Lion's Paw (VIC) // K2 - Matt Keegan & Chloe Kim Dragonfru?t + Imogen Cygler + Bike Thief
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I Hold The Lion's Paw (VIC) // K2 - Matt Keegan & Chloe Kim Tuesday, August 26
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Dragonfru?t + Imogen Cygler + Bike Thief Tuesday, August 26
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Vanguard
Respected for her multi-disciplinary compositional work for actors, playwrights, musicians, filmmakers and more, Imogen Cygler is a contemporary composer, performer and producer based in Melbourne. In …
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Brad Gill & Laura Chislett / Liz Jigalin & Nikki Heywood
Brad Gill & Laura Chislett / Liz Jigalin & Nikki Heywood Wednesday, August 27
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
dos+ (Brad Gill on vibraphone and Laura Chislett on flute), will perform a 50 minute set of spontaneous improvisations in a shared 2-set concert. dos+ is a flute and vibraphone duo formed by Sydney …
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JAZZ UPSTAIRS featuring ALISTER SPENCE TRIO Dennis van Rooyen: Revolver
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JAZZ UPSTAIRS featuring ALISTER SPENCE TRIO Thursday, August 28
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
St Stephens Uniting Church
Formed in Sydney more than twenty-five years ago this trio brings together three of the most exciting, innovative, and experienced musicians in Australia. The trio enjoy a strong national and …
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Dennis van Rooyen: Revolver Thursday, August 28
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
The Church
Dennis van Rooyen is a classical and electric guitarist interested in the potentialities of composed and improvised music in a curated context. He is currently completing a Masters of Guitar at the …
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Soft Centre - Stelarc Workshop Maryam Rahmani
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Soft Centre - Stelarc Workshop Friday, August 29
3:00 AM – 7:00 AM
City of Sydney Creative Studios
WORKSHOP City of Sydney Creative Studios ‘Extreme Bodies to Virtual Selves: Sumo, Butoh, Robots and Avatars’ Bodies are unstable constructs, and in this age of excess, bodies appear as …
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Maryam Rahmani Friday, August 29
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Phoenix Central Park
Maryam Rahmani, David Moran, and Sebastian Collen come together in a unique collaboration that bridges Persian classical music, experimental composition, and contemporary Western performance. Rooted …
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Soft Centre - Para.cine Soft Centre - Discourse Inner West Jazz Fest (Day 1 of 2) INNER VISION GARY DALEY, LLOYD SWANTON, KALON CAPTAIN
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Soft Centre - Para.cine Saturday, August 30
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Chauvel Cinema, Paddington
Dismantle all conceptions of cinema with an evening of real-time virtual performance in one of Sydney’s iconic art-deco film theatres, showcasing two world premiere works co-commissioned with Now or …
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Soft Centre - Discourse Saturday, August 30
12:00 AM – 6:30 AM
St. Barnabas Anglican Church
Andrew Brooks presents ’the Noise of Crisis’ • Liz Pelly presents ‘Mood machine’[US] • Making History Oral Again —Penrith Miers Archive presents‘a six hour Yuin Country compilation’ …
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Inner West Jazz Fest (Day 1 of 2) Saturday, August 30
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Inner West Jazz Fest is a collaboration between the Johnston Street Jazz community, and the musicians involved. This is an unfunded, independently organised event. Please BYO drinks and food, there …
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INNER VISION Saturday, August 30
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Zenly
Join us for a free night of live improvised art and music as we explore psychedelic soundscapes, visual language and synesthesia (blending of the senses) What to expect: Live improvised performances …
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GARY DALEY, LLOYD SWANTON, KALON CAPTAIN Saturday, August 30
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Butchers Brew Bar
Australian Jazz icons GARY DALEY (Bungarribee, The Catholics) and LLOYD SWANTON (The Necks, The Catholics) are joined by emerging Jazz drummer & composer KALON CAPTAIN for an evening of original …
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Soft Centre - Late Night Soft Centre - FESTIVAL Schkeuditzer Kreuz (record launch!), Inebrious Bastards & The Limited Potpourri Piano Inner West Jazz Fest (Day 2 of 2) IBID Duo and INLAY Ensemble Gary Daley & Sandy Evans Duo Australia Ensemble UNSW 2025: Concert 3 APHASIA
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Soft Centre - Late Night Sunday, August 31
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location TBA
Late Night Location TBA Aquenta • Bec Jensen • Nick Skitz ft. Kidd Kaos • Spiderdog × DJ Dogcunt • uwuwuU • VV Pete •More TBA• Source: …
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Soft Centre - FESTIVAL Sunday, August 31
4:00 AM – 1:59 PM
White Bay Power Station
30% off the final release tickets for emus readers. Discount should apply in the cart. https://ra.co/events/2195225?p=p4rtn375SAT2 Dual × Jaxon Stickler present ‘TANK’ • 404.zero presents …
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Schkeuditzer Kreuz (record launch!), Inebrious Bastards & The Limited Sunday, August 31
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Monster Mouse
Schkeuditzer Kreuz record release party for new LP ‘Swan Grinder’ Records and CDs available on the night Industrial synth crust from the blue mountains in Australia Supporting are …
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Potpourri Piano Sunday, August 31
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Pianist Rob Hao performs a programme of Romantic and contemporary piano music stretching the expressive potential of the piano. This set features Chopin’s final two Nocturnes, Vivier’s recreation of …
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Inner West Jazz Fest (Day 2 of 2) Sunday, August 31
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Inner West Jazz Fest is a collaboration between the Johnston Street Jazz community, and the musicians involved. This is an unfunded, independently organised event. Please BYO drinks and food, there …
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IBID Duo and INLAY Ensemble Sunday, August 31
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Woodlands Studio
Join us for this intimate Saturday afternoon house concert at Woodlands Studio: 22 Woodlands Road Ashbury (near Ashfield). Ashbury! Immerse yourself in improvised instrumental music and be surrounded …
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Gary Daley & Sandy Evans Duo Sunday, August 31
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Local Edition
Two musicians who have devoted their lives to communicating their passion for and immersion in music. Individually they have performed and recorded nationally and internationally with a plethora of …
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Australia Ensemble UNSW 2025: Concert 3 Sunday, August 31
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Sir John Clancy Auditorium UNSW
In music from Russia, the US, Britain and here, composers reflect on the majesty and beauty of the natural world, while considering the joy and sadness of human experience. FINZI Five Bagatelles …
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APHASIA Sunday, August 31
9:00 AM
Hayes Street Studio
Hayes Street Studio presents APHASIA: a night of chamber music that uncovers darkness, whimsy, and imagination in unexpected places. Featuring leading Australian performers Elizabeth Jigalin, oboist …
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Kim/Fujisaki/Kalait // Hilary Geddes Quartet
Kim/Fujisaki/Kalait // Hilary Geddes Quartet Tuesday, July 1
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Szináta - Emily-Rose Sharkova and Trevor Brown Ensemble Offspring: Divine Darkness
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Szináta - Emily-Rose Sharkova and Trevor Brown Friday, July 4
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Szináta unveils a musical odyssey drenched in the enigmatic embrace of shadow, the resonant cadence of sound, and the haunting allure of crows. In a world that intricately weaves the complexities of …
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Ensemble Offspring: Divine Darkness Friday, July 4
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Pier 2/3
An international cast of the hottest composers working today, Ensemble Offspring in full force, and soprano Jane Sheldon all come together for a divinely dark program that transcends the rituals of …
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SCM110: SSO Fellows & SCM Composers Sax & Piano - Justinn Lu & Peter de Jager Rockdale Experiments #4 (3+3) Hamed Sadeghi with Sohrab Kolahdooz
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SCM110: SSO Fellows & SCM Composers Saturday, July 5
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Free, online booking required As part of the Sydney Conservatorium’s 110th Anniversary celebrations, we proudly highlight its longstanding partnership with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the …
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Sax & Piano - Justinn Lu & Peter de Jager Saturday, July 5
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Epping Uniting Church
Filipino-Australian saxophonist Justinn Lu returns to his hometown after six years of study at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music to present a full-length recital with acclaimed pianist Peter de …
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Rockdale Experiments #4 (3+3) Saturday, July 5
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Stadium Rockdale
Rockdale Experiments and Stadium Rockdale are thrilled to present, from China via London, the Sydney debut of celebrated guzheng player Zhuyang Liu. Zhuyang will be playing in a trio with two of …
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Hamed Sadeghi with Sohrab Kolahdooz Saturday, July 5
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Local Edition
Fresh from an international tour, Hamed Sadeghi will be joined by Sohrab Kolahdooz, an accomplished percussionist and music educator. Kolahdooz has worked internationally, collaborating with musicians …
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Sydney Chamber Choir - 50th Anniversary Gala Fabels and Scattered Order
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Sydney Chamber Choir - 50th Anniversary Gala Sunday, July 6
5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
City Recital Hall
Celebrate the beauty and the thrill of new music in this gala concert, as we give the world premiere performances of five pieces specially commissioned by Sydney Chamber Choir from five of the most …
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Fabels and Scattered Order Sunday, July 6
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Alpha House Gallery
Fabels and Scattered Order are performing together at the wonderful Alpha Gallery in Newtown, its the 1st time they have played together at the gallery for a long time and its always a special night, …
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SYDNEY MICROFEST 7
SYDNEY MICROFEST 7 Monday, July 7
4:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Kogarah School of Arts
THE SYDNEY/OZ MICROFEST is an annual festival focusing on the microtonal activities in Australia. The festival is organized by Michael Dixon (The Brass Whisperer) and Kraig Grady (Xenharmonikon) The …
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Wilbur Whitta (solo) + Keyna Wilkins EPHEMERA Quartet Moin (UK)
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Wilbur Whitta (solo) + Keyna Wilkins EPHEMERA Quartet Wednesday, July 9
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Ephemera: a musical exploration of celestial landscapes such as pulsars, craters, planetary atmospheres, stars, sun and void. Merging the sound worlds of jazz and contemporary classical, and set to …
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Moin (UK) Wednesday, July 9
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Vanguard
Omniversal Hum presents the highly anticipated debut Australian performance from the enigmatic London based band Moin. Moin are a three-piece band featuring Tom Halstead and Joe Andrews of the …
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The Blue Hour #11 Goethe Lounge: Women's Labor
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The Blue Hour #11 Thursday, July 10
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
On July 9th at Lazy Thinking (@lazythinking__ ) catch the 11th edition of The Blue Hour: an ambient music night exploring texture, atmosphere, and soundscapes through experimental and ambient …
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Goethe Lounge: Women's Labor Thursday, July 10
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Goethe-Institut, Sydney
A family-friendly event, Women’s Labor: Housework Commons is an interactive installation and performance that transforms domestic tools into musical instruments using machine learning and …
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Miles Thomas: You Are Here Jazz Sessions in The Rocks - Ghost Frequency
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Miles Thomas: You Are Here Friday, July 11
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Phoenix Central Park
Sydney-based musician, engineer, composer and producer, Miles Thomas presents their new work You Are Here - guided improvisations for sextet. Miles Thomas is one of Australia’s first call session …
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Jazz Sessions in The Rocks - Ghost Frequency Friday, July 11
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
The Rocks Square
Cameron Undy’s Ghost Frequency project is born from a fascination with ancient African rhythms. Developed over thousands of years through dance, ceremony and ritual these forms connect us to ancient …
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SYDNEY EXPERIMENTAL Marcus Aurelius “Meditations” by Rupert Guenther 4A and Prop Records presents: Gayab (ग़ायब) + Szem
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SYDNEY EXPERIMENTAL Saturday, July 12
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
THE FACTORY FLOOR
An evening of boundary defying film and musical performance, Sydney Experimental invites audiences to engage with works that challenge form, narrative, and perception. Showcasing emerging and …
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Marcus Aurelius “Meditations” by Rupert Guenther Saturday, July 12
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Join us for a musical meditation on Marcus Aurelius’ Mediations in seven improvisations by one of Australia’s leading violinists. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM AEST. Doors at 5:45pm International …
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4A and Prop Records presents: Gayab (ग़ायब) + Szem Saturday, July 12
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art
4A and Prop Records present Gayab (ग़ायब) and Szem in an atmospheric evening of experimental and ambient music performance. Augmenting the exhibition Man&Wah: Propagate / Germinate / Bloom, this …
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THE CEREMONY - A new suite by Novak Manojlovic Grasps + Marcus Whale DIY FOR PALESTINE Chrysalides
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THE CEREMONY - A new suite by Novak Manojlovic Sunday, July 13
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Paddington Uniting Church
–THE CEREMONY– Do you consider all of this a gift? All this sound? This company? This big sky? This long river? Are you thinking about it? Do you have great notions? Are you proud to be …
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Grasps + Marcus Whale Sunday, July 13
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Vanguard
Grasps & Marcus Whale – Split CD-R Launch On the back of their starry-eyed, doom-laden 2024 albums When Will You Be Here Again? (Grasps) and Ecstasy (Marcus Whale), these two Gadigal/Wangal-based …
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DIY FOR PALESTINE Sunday, July 13
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
DIY
HELP THOSE FLEEING THE GENOCIDE IN GAZA - ALL MONEY GENERATED BY THIS EVENT WILL BE DONATED DIRECTLY TO PALESTINE AUSTRALIA RELIEF AND ACTION (PARA) https://para.org.au/ THIS EVENT IS DIY - THE …
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Chrysalides Sunday, July 13
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Harold Park Community Hall
Chrysalides Presented by Chronology Arts Collective Saturday 12 July 6:30pm | Harold Park Hall, Forest Lodge | 1-hour performance With Carolyn Eccles, Mitch Riley, Stephen Adams, Nikki Heywood In the …
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Scalp: Sounds From The Floorboards RADIANT IMPROMPTU Phillip Johnston quartet live soundtrack to "The Adventures of Prince Achmed" Parallels 2 - SAM GILL & JOSEPH FRANKLIN // BEN WARD & FREYA SCHACK-ARNOTT Jon Flood / Laura Altman / Anthony Guerra
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Scalp: Sounds From The Floorboards Monday, July 14
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
The Church
About Louis Wishart - Conductor/Pianist Louis Wishart is a Sydney-based Composer and Musician, whose sound synthesises post-Coleman free-improvisation aesthetics, with industrial music and …
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RADIANT IMPROMPTU Monday, July 14
4:30 AM – 6:30 AM
Mosman Art Gallery
A journey through the ethereal, feminine and powerful music of the last century Maria Lindsay, violin Ying Ho, piano Kats-Chernin: Augusta’s Garden Waltz Melancholic Piece Slicked Back Tango …
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Phillip Johnston quartet live soundtrack to "The Adventures of Prince Achmed" Monday, July 14
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Red House
After the overwhelming response to our first venture into film screenings with a live score last year, the People’s Republic is thrilled to welcome back one of the world’s great silent …
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Parallels 2 - SAM GILL & JOSEPH FRANKLIN // BEN WARD & FREYA SCHACK-ARNOTT Monday, July 14
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Parallels is a series of improvised duo gigs curated by saxophonist Sam Gill, each presenting two duos and culminating in an all-in quartet set. For the second edition, we’ll be immersed in the …
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Jon Flood / Laura Altman / Anthony Guerra Monday, July 14
5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Lazy Thinking
Join us for an afternoon of songs, featuring three artists whose practices traverse, transcend and include song-writing, exploratory music-making and improvisation. (in no particular order) Jon Flood …
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Ben Denham and Peter Blamey performing at DRAW Space Abi Lee & Alister Spence // Gabriella Hill Quartet
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Ben Denham and Peter Blamey performing at DRAW Space Tuesday, July 15
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
DRAW Space
Ben will be channeling air pressure fluctuations through his synthesizer. Peter will be playing combinations of light and sound in the beautiful elegant ways that he does. If you don’t know …
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Abi Lee & Alister Spence // Gabriella Hill Quartet Tuesday, July 15
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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LLEAFLITTER + HHOST / PETER BLAMEY / COUCH Jazz Sessions in The Rocks - Truffle Boils Impetus: HINANO FUJISAKI Evans Robson Quartet
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LLEAFLITTER + HHOST / PETER BLAMEY / COUCH Friday, July 18
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
First in a new series of shows at Stadium Rockdale. LLEAFHITTER + HHOST COLLAB PETER BLAMEY COUCH LLEAFLITTER(Christopher L G Hill) Naarm/Melbourne, of many aliases; Sprite, Urchyn, Ignorant Matter, …
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Jazz Sessions in The Rocks - Truffle Boils Friday, July 18
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
The Rocks Square
The Truffle Boils is a group of exciting players exploring some lesser known gems from the works of the jazz genre’s masters like Monk, Mingus, Sun Ra, Marion Brown & others. Expect …
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Impetus: HINANO FUJISAKI Friday, July 18
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
The Midnight Special
Impetus: the force or energy with which a body moves. Each Thursday, celebrate a unique voice in the Sydney music scene and the influences that have shaped their distinctive sonic world. Impetus is a …
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Evans Robson Quartet Friday, July 18
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
“OZ JAZZ ROYALTY” – Sydney Morning Herald Experience an electrifying night of contemporary jazz led by two of Australia’s most acclaimed saxophonists, Sandy Evans and Andrew Robson, Evans’ powerful …
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Pianist Joseph Havlat at Hayes CANCELLED-Joseph Franklin and Ben Carey CANCELLED-Hindustani Raga Music
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Pianist Joseph Havlat at Hayes Saturday, July 19
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Hayes Street Studio
Hayes Street Studio is thrilled to present pianist and composer Joseph Havlat in a rare recital that features a newly composed works by Australian composer Lisa Illean: her piano Sonata in ten parts. …
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CANCELLED-Joseph Franklin and Ben Carey Saturday, July 19
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Vanguard
Joseph Franklin (electric bass guitar) and Ben Carey (electronics) proudly celebrate the release of their live collaborative tape recorded last year. Source: …
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CANCELLED-Hindustani Raga Music Saturday, July 19
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Local Edition
Irfan Khansahib belongs to a long line of hereditary family of sarod players that directly trace their centuries-old musical heritage to the royal courts of India. In each stroke you can hear the …
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Zodiac Album Launch + Short Film Premiere Gary Daley / James Greening Fundraiser Concert - The Emerald's Touch Documentary Bukhu & Nosh: A Fusion of Worlds
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Zodiac Album Launch + Short Film Premiere Sunday, July 20
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
St Stephens Uniting Church
Zodiac are thrilled to mark the release of their second record ‘From’ with a live performance of the album on July 19th at St Stephen’s Uniting Church. Over the past year, the group has been …
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Gary Daley / James Greening Sunday, July 20
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Supremely special night of peerless wintry improv genius next Saturday the 19th of July. Feat @garydaleymusic and @jamesgreening.trombone $15 at the door, doors 5:30 toons from 7 or so — at Lazy …
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Fundraiser Concert - The Emerald's Touch Documentary Sunday, July 20
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
WOODLANDS STUDIO
Join us in Sydney for an intimate piano and flute concert and fundraising event for the development a ground-breaking, new international independent Documentary about the Queer & LBT Woman …
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Bukhu & Nosh: A Fusion of Worlds Sunday, July 20
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Local Edition
Bukhu - Khuumii (Harmonic overtone throat singing) and Morin Khuur (Horsehead fiddle) Nosh Mistry - Electronic composition In a remarkable convergence of ancient tradition and cutting-edge innovation, …
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kankan (Maira Shimada) + Noitcurtsed Nodnet
kankan (Maira Shimada) + Noitcurtsed Nodnet Wednesday, July 23
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Noitcurtsed Nodnet When Daniel Raymond (drums), Aidan Wong (tenor saxophone), Eric Tsai (electric guitar) and Ravi T-Ray (piano) improvise as a group, they are Noitcurtsed Nodnet. The music tends to …
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We Have Cats / Dunning Krueger Experience / Mad_daM The Music of Ananda Sukarlan
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We Have Cats / Dunning Krueger Experience / Mad_daM Thursday, July 24
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
An evening of unusual improvisations. Opening the evening will be Mike Kennett & Josh Shipton (aka The Dunning Krueger Experience) in guitar duo mode. Following will be the debut of percussion duo …
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The Music of Ananda Sukarlan Thursday, July 24
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
The Australian Institute of Music
A Celebration of the Music of Ananda Sukarlan Presented by students and alumni of the Australian Institute of Music Join us for a special evening showcasing the works of renowned Indonesian …
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Reflections of Home Nana Koizumi, Inlay Ensemble, Armistice Flute Choir Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - July
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Reflections of Home Sunday, July 27
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Woodburn Creatives Redfern
Echoes of ancient landscapes, resonate with the spirit of the land that has witnessed millennia. “Reflections from Home” is a testament to the enduring connection between First Nations …
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Nana Koizumi, Inlay Ensemble, Armistice Flute Choir Sunday, July 27
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
WOODLANDS STUDIO
Please join us for this special intimate concert of new exciting jazz interpretions from trailblazing Japanese trumpeter Nana Koizumi with the dynamic Inlay String Ensmble led by Elsen Price and new …
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Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - July Sunday, July 27
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
RSVP
Chloe dedicates the final year of her 20s to a deeply personal and creative journey. Throughout 2025, she will focus each month on learning, growing, and creating, sharing her process through monthly …
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Warp & Weft with DJ Daddy, Sera, Shoeb Ahmad and Xiao Xiao Parallels 3 - SAM GILL & CHRIS ABRAHAMS // MONICA BROOKS & CLARE COOPER Alicia Crossley & Joshua Hill
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Warp & Weft with DJ Daddy, Sera, Shoeb Ahmad and Xiao Xiao Monday, July 28
5:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Slipway
Warp & Weft Sunday 27th July, 3.30 to 8.30PM Presenting… DJ Daddy (Cease and Desist, Naarm) Sera Shoeb Ahmad [live] (Ngunnawal) Xiao Xiao [live] Food by eatz kitchen Sound by Prion Audio …
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Parallels 3 - SAM GILL & CHRIS ABRAHAMS // MONICA BROOKS & CLARE COOPER Monday, July 28
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Parallels is a series of improvised duo gigs curated by saxophonist Sam Gill, each presenting two duos and culminating in an all-in quartet set. For the third edition, we’ll hear rich textural …
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Alicia Crossley & Joshua Hill Monday, July 28
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
The Church
About Alicia Crossley Alicia Crossley is an ARIA nomimated Australian recorder virtuoso. She performs a wide variety of repertoire from renaissance dance tunes to contemporary electro-acoustic works …
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Jazz:NOW - CURRENT[s]
Jazz:NOW - CURRENT[s] Thursday, July 31
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Red Rattler Theatre
The fifth Jazz:NOW event - CURRENT[s] - continues at the Red Rattler Theatre in Marrickville with an evening which showcases the firebrands of our scene whose curiosity and iconoclasm are reshaping …
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The Great Piano Recital Music For Libraries 2 - Curated by Lawrence English//Room40 m.h. ‘a bell with no tongue’ Fatamorgana May 31 show
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The Great Piano Recital Sunday, June 1
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
The Scout Hall
The Living Room Theatre and Dulwich Hill Relit present an evening of masterful improvisation, breathtaking composition, and sonic storytelling featuring two of the most compelling pianists in …
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Music For Libraries 2 - Curated by Lawrence English//Room40 Sunday, June 1
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Secret Location
Music For Libraries is a showcase of innovative Australian ambient and experimental music, riffing on the conceptual Brian Eno Ambient record series of the late 70s and early 80s and featuring the …
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m.h. ‘a bell with no tongue’ Sunday, June 1
4:30 AM – 5:30 AM
sydenham international
An expanded cinema/music performance as part of the exhibition ‘a bell with no tongue’ by m.h. Performances at 3 pm on Saturday the 17th, 24th, and 31st of May. Sat 31st - m.h. with Melanie Herbert, …
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Fatamorgana May 31 show Sunday, June 1
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Fatamorgana
Fatamorgana May 31 show MeowMeow Casio Withdrawe (Jasper Craig-Adams and Mitch Elliot) Maxine Wild EYEDOLON909 Doors : 7:30 thanks :) Source: …
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THE GREAT SCOUT HALL CONCERT Playground with Jodie Rottle and Liz Jigalin CARL DEWHURST TRIO + LISA PARROTT (NYC) 'AVICENNIA' ALBUM LAUNCH
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THE GREAT SCOUT HALL CONCERT Monday, June 2
6:00 AM – 9:30 AM
The Scout Hall
The Living Room Theatre and Dulwich Hill Relit present Local Experimental musicians come together for the best Scout Hall performance ever. Sam Gill and Phillippa Murphy-Haste duo Phillippa and Sam …
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Playground with Jodie Rottle and Liz Jigalin Monday, June 2
5:00 AM – 6:30 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
Playground with jodierottle and @lizjig Sunday 1 June at the Petersham Bowls Club (Eora/Sydney) 3-4:30pm | Free entry/donation For kids aged 5-95 😇 Our sonic version of recess: Enjoy a seriously silly …
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CARL DEWHURST TRIO + LISA PARROTT (NYC) 'AVICENNIA' ALBUM LAUNCH Monday, June 2
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Butchers Brew Bar
CARL DEWHURST has been a stalwart of the Sydney jazz scene for over thirty years & is considered one of Australia’s finest jazz & improvising guitarists. He has played with a Who’s Who of …
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ZÖJ Rockdale Experiments #2
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ZÖJ Wednesday, June 4
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Phoenix Central Park
Lose yourself in the delicate intensity of sound. Join ZÖJ at Phoenix Central Park for a 50-minute deep listening experience that invites you into a heightened state of awareness. Known for their …
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Rockdale Experiments #2 Wednesday, June 4
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Stadium Rockdale
PLEASE NOTE: ZHUYANG LIU WILL BE UNABLE TO PERFORM The program will be: DUO: Hayley Chan - Drums and Hinano Fujisaki - Tenor Saxophone SOLO: David Turner - Guitar ——- Join us at Stadium Rockdale for …
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Jack Rosenzweig / Alex Inman-Hislop / Mall Day
Jack Rosenzweig / Alex Inman-Hislop / Mall Day Thursday, June 5
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Jack Rosenzweig solo set @lazythinking__ !! Triple bill w Alex Inman-Hislop @alih666 also playing solo and @zacquak @cookieforever project Mall Day do not miss it!!!! Source: …
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Tenniscoats (JP) Clown Core
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Tenniscoats (JP) Friday, June 6
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Vanguard
Fabled Japanese psychedelic folk duo Tenniscoats return to Australia for the first time since 2012. Formed in Tokyo in the late 1990s, Tenniscoats have refined their deceptively innocent psychedelia …
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Clown Core Friday, June 6
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Metro Theatre
Handsome Tours are proud to present Clown Core on their debut Australian tour this June! An anonymous duo hailing from Nevada (USA), Clown Core are an experimental and mysterious cult act known for …
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NoMansLand Gary Warner 'sound | drawing'
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NoMansLand Saturday, June 7
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Local Edition
Novak Manojlovic welcomes you to NoMansLand - a joyful celebration, a hopeless elegy, a catacomb, a dunk tank, an empty house, a bright vista, a festival of spirit, a gleaming Luna Park of the mind! A …
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Gary Warner 'sound | drawing' Saturday, June 7
1:00 AM
SLOT Projects
sound | drawing is a solo exhibition of new, unseen and revisited works by me at fellow artist Tony Twigg’s SLOT Projects in Alexandria. Inside, a salon-hang of studio drawings accompanies new …
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Unfurl presents.... Perfect Blue Hearts For Gaza Urgent Charity Music Concert Fundraiser Ben Lerner Quartet // Mike Nock & Laurence Pike // Hinano Fujisaki
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Unfurl presents.... Perfect Blue Sunday, June 8
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
The Vanguard
Perfect Blue is an electronic, ambient dance club, focusing on psychedelic, textural sound design, spacey, dubbed-out percussion, and surreal soundscapes — converging at the intersection of dance and …
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Hearts For Gaza Urgent Charity Music Concert Fundraiser Sunday, June 8
5:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Addison Road Community Organisation Gumbramorra Hall
Immerse yourself in an afternoon of stunning original acoustic music and Arabic songs from local composers/musicians Antonio Aguilar, Chloé Charody, Keyna Wilkins, Pavle Cajic, Maissa Alameddine, …
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Ben Lerner Quartet // Mike Nock & Laurence Pike // Hinano Fujisaki Sunday, June 8
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Paddington Uniting Church
The final tour with my quartet, for now. Very lucky to make music with these amazing people. Paddington Uniting Church, June 7th. Doors: 6pm Hinano Fujisaki: 7pm Mike Nock/Laurence Pike: 8pm Ben …
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Return of Fluxus - Fluxus Workshop Red Sun: Rosie Gallagher and Lee Dionne in recital Peter Fonda (Album Launch) with Altman/Brooks glean: a pocket opera CZUCHWICKI
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Return of Fluxus - Fluxus Workshop Monday, June 9
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
El Faro Gallery
Introducing Return of Fluxus! Opening Night 5 June: Come see the exhibition 🎨 Fluxus Workshop 8 June, 6-9pm: Create Fluxus ‘Event Scores’ with a typewriter provided, then learn how to turn these …
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Red Sun: Rosie Gallagher and Lee Dionne in recital Monday, June 9
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Hayes Street Studio
Hayes Street Studio presents a dynamic recital featuring co-directors flautist Rosie Gallagher and pianist Lee Dionne. The duo explores a diverse program of music spanning from Bach’s church’s in …
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Peter Fonda (Album Launch) with Altman/Brooks Monday, June 9
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
The Midnight Special
Peter Fonda are playing the Midnight Special, this Sunday Launching ‘The Making Of Thriller’ supported by Monica Brooks and Laura Altman Fonda on round 6, Mon and Laura around 5 Should be a wild time …
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glean: a pocket opera Monday, June 9
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
The Shop Gallery
glean a pocket opera performance experiment by the music box project & friends: elizabeth jigalin, toyah webb, joseph lisk, naomi johnson, peter leung, stephen adams, nikki heywood, mitch riley. …
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CZUCHWICKI Monday, June 9
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
CZUCHWICKI announces their first show on Gadigal Land in Sydney taking place at @lazythinking__ on Sunday June 8th with a fantastic lineup of future forward electronic artists: @corruptedmutex …
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Composer Performer Workshop Alec Ilyine (BEL) + Elizabeth Jigalin and Ellen Kirkwood
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Composer Performer Workshop Wednesday, June 11
2:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Free, online registration required Come and hear what the next generation of musicians are creating in two programs of all-new music. These two concerts showcase music created in Composer Performer …
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Alec Ilyine (BEL) + Elizabeth Jigalin and Ellen Kirkwood Wednesday, June 11
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Alec Ilyine (BEL) Alec Ilyine is an electro acoustic musician blending fingerpicking with field recordings and live processing on the iPad. Sweet melodies and compositions are used as frameworks for …
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Stevie Richards (Melb) & Laura Altman, Lucas 'Granpa' Abela, Chris Petro Divide and Dissolve
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Stevie Richards (Melb) & Laura Altman, Lucas 'Granpa' Abela, Chris Petro Thursday, June 12
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
An evening of experimental noise music featuring: Stevie Richards (Melb) - Serge modular synth & Laura Altman - clarinet, Lucas ‘Granpa’ Abela - glass/modular synth, Chris Petro - …
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Divide and Dissolve Thursday, June 12
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Metro Social
A force like no other, Divide & Dissolve create instrumental soundscapes designed to tackle colonialism, white supremacy and the patriarchy. Helmed by Black and Cherokee composer and …
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Hand to Earth Blood n' Bone
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Hand to Earth Friday, June 13
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Phoenix Central Park
Vocalists Daniel Wilfred and Sunny Kim form the heart of Hand to Earth, which has quickly developed an international reputation as one of Australia’s most distinctive contemporary music ensembles. The …
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Blood n' Bone Friday, June 13
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
James Greening & Dan Barnett Prepare to embark on a powerful journey of self-discovery and connection, led by two of Australia’s most iconic musical forces. In a one-of-a-kind performance, James …
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BELIEVE goes (Back) to Church (Again)
BELIEVE goes (Back) to Church (Again) Saturday, June 14
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Paddington Uniting Church
BELIEVE is dedicated to the frontline act of in-situ learning. That means, we need to play to move forward, connect to community to grow, and keep striving for new approaches to playing, to live up to …
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Prompt +1 Out of the Shadows: A Hidden Curiosity Homeland Note: Maissa + Paja CANCELLED-At First Light: A Hidden Curiosity
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Prompt +1 Sunday, June 15
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Lolly Loft Studio
YOU + 1 = Experimental Art! Lolly Loft Studios, Saturday, June 14th, is the place. Aidan Eccleshall and Imogen Plunkett-Hamer are providing the charcoal-inspired prompt ingredients - text fragments, …
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Out of the Shadows: A Hidden Curiosity Sunday, June 15
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Church Street Studios
Melbourne violist Phoebe Green curates and performs an all-Australian recital for Kammerklang: deep listening of the unknown and heard. By Kammerklang Out of the Shadows is curated and performed by …
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Homeland Note: Maissa + Paja Sunday, June 15
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Local Edition
In the sacred space they carve through music, Maissa and Paja journey toward the homeland note—like that essential tonic where all wandering melodies find their center. Their collaboration becomes a …
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CANCELLED-At First Light: A Hidden Curiosity Sunday, June 15
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Church Street Studios
James Wannan curates and performs an all-Australian viola recital for Kammerklang, showcasing the expressive potential of the viola. By Kammerklang At First Light is curated and performed by Sydney …
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The Opposite of Perdition - MITCH ELLIOTT Stevie Richards + Andrew Fedorovitch + Nick Dan, Gayab (ग़ायब), Peter Farrar Return of Fluxus - Fluxus Night Ned Collette, Thalia Zedek [USA], Ryan Davis [USA], with Chris Abrahams Boroky 'Remarkable' Single Launch with Stiebl Eltron
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The Opposite of Perdition - MITCH ELLIOTT Monday, June 16
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lazy Thinking
SYDNEY - show for The Opposite of Perdition tour Sunday 15 June at @lazythinking__ KANKAN // JASU MITCH ELLIOTT HINANO FUJISAKI // LAND SYSTEMS // JASU // MITCH ELLIOTT Absolutely delighted to have …
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Stevie Richards + Andrew Fedorovitch + Nick Dan, Gayab (ग़ायब), Peter Farrar Monday, June 16
5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
2MBS
The third in a series of concerts at the 2MBS Founders Studio presented by the Contemporary Music Collective. Sunday June 15th @ 3pm, 72-76 Chandos St, St Leonards. Near St Leonards train station and …
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Return of Fluxus - Fluxus Night Monday, June 16
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
El Faro Gallery
Introducing Return of Fluxus! Opening Night 5 June: Come see the exhibition 🎨 Fluxus Workshop 8 June, 6-9pm: Create Fluxus ‘Event Scores’ with a typewriter provided, then learn how to turn these …
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Ned Collette, Thalia Zedek [USA], Ryan Davis [USA], with Chris Abrahams Monday, June 16
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Red House
The People’s Republic is thrilled to present the second of our international blockbusters for 2025 with a superb line-up of brilliant singer/songwriters accompanied by our favourite piano …
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Boroky 'Remarkable' Single Launch with Stiebl Eltron Monday, June 16
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Lazybones Lounge
Experimental Pop/ Neo Soul Eternally three years old, Boroky potters around the shallows of the collective unconscious, collecting smooth stones and shells. Boroky dances with giants (which is quite …
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Cameron Undy's Ghost Frequency // Visions of Nar
Cameron Undy's Ghost Frequency // Visions of Nar Tuesday, June 17
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Acacia Quartet present Precious Colours
Acacia Quartet present Precious Colours Wednesday, June 18
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
LCM Anglican Church
Acacia Quartet in their 15th anniversary year are proud to present a program of string quartets, featuring three of their favourite Australian composers, Alice Chance, Elena Kats-Chernin and Lyle Chan …
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Volume presents: Fixtures - Félicia Atkinson Satsuki Odamura & Tahlia Petrosian Hinano Fujisaki + Runa Cara
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Volume presents: Fixtures - Félicia Atkinson Thursday, June 19
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Meers Hall
Enjoy the transformative sounds of French visual artist and musician Félicia Atkinson at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Atkinson, an electro-acoustic composer, creates phantasmic musical …
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Satsuki Odamura & Tahlia Petrosian Thursday, June 19
1:00 AM – 3:00 AM
THE CONCOURSE, CHATSWOOD
Satsuki Odamura and Tahlia Petrosian share the stage in an intriguing mix of textures and traditions. Hear the piquant Japanese koto and the mellow tones of classical viola in solo mode and together. …
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Hinano Fujisaki + Runa Cara Thursday, June 19
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Vanguard
Come rejoice! Hinano Fujisaki is the recipient of SIMAs inaugural Judy Bailey Emerging Composer Scholarship, celebrating her significant artistic voice among the Australian music culture. In this …
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Simon Svoboda Rockdale Experiments #3 𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 & 𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 𝐘𝐈𝐋𝐌𝐀𝐙
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Simon Svoboda Friday, June 20
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Phoenix Central Park
”Influenced by composers like Arvo Pärt and modern artists such as Thom Yorke, Simon Svoboda’s work on Kaamos highlights his ability to merge traditional classical elements with contemporary …
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Rockdale Experiments #3 Friday, June 20
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Annika Moses - voice (Boorloo) and Uma Volkmer - trumpet Annika Moses lives and makes on Whadjuk Noongar land in Boorloo (Perth), so-called Australia. On this land she also like to write, play, …
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𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 & 𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 𝐘𝐈𝐋𝐌𝐀𝐙 Friday, June 20
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Kalyx Culture
𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 & 𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 𝐘𝐈𝐋𝐌𝐀𝐙 will be presenting a special duo performance of Flamenco guitar and Kurdish Flute, two distinct yet strongly rooted cultural and musical traditions. Come and listen to …
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ZÖJ: Give Water to Birds Aphrodite - A new opera by Nico Muhly 5oLo5 #4
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ZÖJ: Give Water to Birds Saturday, June 21
10:00 AM
Local Edition
A live performance of Give Water to Birds by ZÖJ is an intimate, immersive journey into the spaces between sound and silence. Expect music that feels alive—haunting, raw, and filled with the quiet …
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Aphrodite - A new opera by Nico Muhly Saturday, June 21
9:00 AM
Carriageworks
Is it Aphrodite’s fault that the beauty industry has never been more powerful? Sydney Chamber Opera presents the world premiere of Aphrodite by US composer Nico Muhly and Australian playwright Laura …
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5oLo5 #4 Saturday, June 21
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Paddington Uniting Church
5oLo5 is a series of monthly contemporary music presentations that brings together five preeminent performers to present short solo works and to present a longer work as a quintet. Carefully curated …
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Party Dozen LRT FUNDRAISER: A Night of MOURNING Illawarra Most Wanted + Optic nerve Henry Dunbabin, Ligature
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Party Dozen Sunday, June 22
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Marrickville Bowling Club
Since their last show in Sydney, Party Dozen have played: 3 shows in Victoria 16 shows in the USA 2 shows in Utrecht(!) 2 shows in Paris 2 shows in Brussels 4 shows in the UK 11 shows in other …
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LRT FUNDRAISER: A Night of MOURNING Sunday, June 22
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Forest Lodge Hotel
LRT Night of MOURNING A night of irreverent grief and joyful reckoning SATURDAY 21 JUNE 6.30PM – 10.30PM FOREST LODGE HOTEL Free pizza. Free wings. Free fall into feeling. After 25 wild, beautiful, …
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Illawarra Most Wanted + Optic nerve Sunday, June 22
5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Prop Records
21 June prop courtyard Illawarra Most Wanted (Meanjin experimental/alt-sludge/post-skramz/weirdo-noise outfit) + Optic nerve 3pm $10 pwyc Source: …
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Henry Dunbabin, Ligature Sunday, June 22
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Botany View Hotel
Henry Dunbabin is here to present a psychedelic blend of good ol’ fashioned folk songs with ambient electronic soundscapes. He has a collection of songs composed under the southernmost stars (then …
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little music party feat. Bike Thief, salllvage + more Didion's Bible album launch with BoNo and Laura Altman
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little music party feat. Bike Thief, salllvage + more Monday, June 23
8:30 AM – 1:55 PM
Lazy Thinking
Following our first interstate visit to Hobart during Dark Mofo, we are hosting a special little music party in Sydney to mark our 3rd birthday! Lineup: Bike Thief (Live) Bike Thief is a three-piece …
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Didion's Bible album launch with BoNo and Laura Altman Monday, June 23
4:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Lazy Thinking
Join DB as they light up Lazy Thinking on Sunday the 22th of June with BoNo and Laura Altman. On the back of 4 EPs and their 2025 debut album ‘Yours Truly, DB’ beloved Boorloo 6-piece …
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Hayley Chan solo // Sam Gill's Scattered
Hayley Chan solo // Sam Gill's Scattered Tuesday, June 24
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Jim Denley & Peter Farrar + Waveteller
Jim Denley & Peter Farrar + Waveteller Wednesday, June 25
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Jim Denley (alto saxophone) + Peter Farrar (alto saxophone) Jim Denley and Peter Farrar are Sydney’s premier improvising alto saxophonists. Jim has made an unwavering commitment since the 1970s …
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Visions of Nar The Resonant Heart Jazz:NOW - CHORUS
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Visions of Nar Thursday, June 26
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
St Stephens Uniting Church
​Zela Margossian - piano Jeremy Rose - saxophones and bass clarinet Adem Yilmaz - drums and percussion Visions of Nar brings a kaleidoscopic ride through Armenian folk, jazz and fresh compositions …
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The Resonant Heart Thursday, June 26
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Sydney Opera House
SSI Homelands is honoured to showcase a rare glimpse into the world of The Resonant Heart collective, an all-female ensemble of multidisciplinary artists poetically reimagining ruptured heritages …
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Jazz:NOW - CHORUS Thursday, June 26
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Red Rattler Theatre
The fourth Jazz:NOW event - CHORUS - welcomes a relationship with storied alternative arts performance space Red Rattler Theatre in Marrickville. Here, we will witness two ensembles who bring an …
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Music on Tubowgule Julien Mier - Gradually (Album Launch) + Land Systems + Sofia Carey Improv heaven Embedded music residency - Hand to Earth Dean Kalait Group
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Music on Tubowgule Friday, June 27
9:15 AM
Sydney Opera House, The Studio
The best of First Nations contemporary classical music Join us for an evening that celebrates First Nations composers’ unique contribution to classical music in Australia. The first half of the …
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Julien Mier - Gradually (Album Launch) + Land Systems + Sofia Carey Friday, June 27
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
Presenting the first album in 6 years by Dutch-French multi-instrumentalist and sound designer Julien Mier; Gradually will be released on the 20th of June internationally on Barcelona imprint Lapsus …
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Improv heaven Friday, June 27
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Stadium Rockdale
Dear Sydneysiders Improv heaven awaits you BRETT EVANS CAN NO LONGER BE THERE. YSK WILL NOW PERFORM SOLO. NICK DAN WILL DO A SOLO GUITAR SET. Supported by local trio of Danny Wild, Riley Jones and …
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Embedded music residency - Hand to Earth Friday, June 27
2:00 AM – 2:30 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Experience Australian-based ensemble Hand to Earth as they perform new contemporary music created during the Embedded residency program. Performing as a three piece, Daniel Wilfred, David Wilfred and …
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Dean Kalait Group Friday, June 27
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
After the success of his debut album ‘SLATLAND’, emerging saxophonist/composer Dean Kalaitzidis has been hard at work crafting a new and exciting project. With an emphasis on narrative based story …
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The Parts We Give - Songcycle World Premiere Schkeuditzer Kreuz, Xoma and Restrukture ROCKSTARS AND REFUNDS Indian classical sitar - Snehesh Nag (US) Ghosts Are Speaking - Triple Launch Eternity in an Hour | Eric Whitacre Conducts CANCELLED-dprk with PETER FONDA BELIEVE Become Regular Churchgoers
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The Parts We Give - Songcycle World Premiere Saturday, June 28
9:30 AM
ESCAC by Brand X
Step into the sonic future with The Parts We Give, a bold new hyperpop song-cycle by Australian-Chinese composer Christine Pan. Blending glitchy synths, distorted vocals, and raw emotional power, this …
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Schkeuditzer Kreuz, Xoma and Restrukture Saturday, June 28
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Monster Mouse
Come check out Schkeuditzer Kreuz, Xoma and Restrukture at Monster Mouse… be early, bands start at 8:30pm. A night of Australian industrial music! Pounding distorted drums, shrieking overdriven leads, …
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ROCKSTARS AND REFUNDS Saturday, June 28
8:30 AM – 9:40 AM
Harold Park Community Hall
ROCKSTARS AND REFUNDS Facilitated by Joshua Freedman What is this? Some kind of rockband? Are they on some transcendant interstellar journey? Or are they just going to keep banging the rocks together? …
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Indian classical sitar - Snehesh Nag (US) Saturday, June 28
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Local Edition
“Snehesh blends a lot of emotion, surprise elements and aesthetic touches replete with the dramatic ups and downs of several euphoric crescendos and lingering peace punctuated by well measured …
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Ghosts Are Speaking - Triple Launch Saturday, June 28
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PACT Centre for Emerging Artists
Have you thought of the ghosts you bring with you where ever you go - and that there are ghosts already there? Celebrating the release of Genevieve Von Black’s debut album, Ghosts Are Speaking, …
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Eternity in an Hour | Eric Whitacre Conducts Saturday, June 28
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sydney Opera House Concert Hall
To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour. These words by William Blake have fascinated Eric Whitacre for years, …
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CANCELLED-dprk with PETER FONDA Saturday, June 28
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Red House
CANCELLED-The People’s Republic is excited to finally welcome an outfit whose members traverse decades of the best experimental music Sydney has ever produced, in a rare performance with their full …
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BELIEVE Become Regular Churchgoers Saturday, June 28
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Paddington Uniting Church
BELIEVE is dedicated to the frontline act of in-situ learning. That means, we need to play to move forward, connect to community to grow, and keep striving for new approaches to playing, to live up to …
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Winter Roundtable Gathering Rishta Dyall & Elsen Price / Peter Doublinszki & Keyna Wilkins Facemeat Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - June CANCELLED-Maquina Anonima 𝟒к 𝕯𝖊𝖆𝖙𝖍 𝕯𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖒
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Winter Roundtable Gathering Sunday, June 29
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fatamorgana
Jason Gee YSK, Danny Wild Sky Chariot at Fatamorgana Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2025/6/28/winter-roundtable-gathering
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Rishta Dyall & Elsen Price / Peter Doublinszki & Keyna Wilkins Sunday, June 29
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Woodlands Studio
Rishta Dyall and Elsen Price supported by Peter Doublinszki and Keyna Wilkins at Woodlands Studio. Modern Double Bassist Elsen Price performs with Indian Classical Sitar player Rishta Dyall at one the …
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Facemeat Sunday, June 29
12:30 PM – 1:59 PM
Town Hall Hotel
Facemeat are doing two sets - we hope you’re ready for this. 9:45PM soul, country, Outrage 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩’𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙙. Inspired by the likes of John Zorn and Frank Zappa, …
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Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - June Sunday, June 29
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Chloe dedicates the final year of her 20s to a deeply personal and creative journey. Throughout 2025, she will focus each month on learning, growing, and creating, sharing her process through monthly …
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CANCELLED-Maquina Anonima Sunday, June 29
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Local Edition
Maquina Anonima fuse experimental electronics and the human voice, using custom built wearable sensors to control live effects during the performance. Spanish folk song and choral textures meet …
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𝟒к 𝕯𝖊𝖆𝖙𝖍 𝕯𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖒 Sunday, June 29
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Playing on Gadigal country with my day one @harrisonrae_ and icon @takii665 supported by pop star @claireohbehave at @lazythinking__ on Saturday the 28th ☆☆☆ 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘦, the 𝟒к 𝕯𝖊𝖆𝖙𝖍 𝕯𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖒 …
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Inner West Drum Fest CANCELLED-Parallels 1 BackStage Music - Mirage
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Inner West Drum Fest Monday, June 30
4:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Crowbar Sydney
Fourth Annual Inner West Drum Fest 29/6/25 2pm Doors Crow Bar 345 Parramatta Rd, Leichhardt NSW 2040 https://tickets.oztix.com.au/…/144c5784-6de7-43d2-838a… The Inner West Drum Fest will …
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CANCELLED-Parallels 1 Monday, June 30
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Parallels is a series of improvised duo gigs curated by saxophonist Sam Gill, each presenting two duos and culminating in an all-in quartet set. For the first edition, we hear two rhythmically-driven …
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BackStage Music - Mirage Monday, June 30
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
The Church
Prepare to be drawn into “Mirage,” a hallucinatory experience where the natural world’s desecration unfolds through spectral sound and symbolist verse. Performers Jack Symonds, Jane …
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Erwan Keravec (France) and Clayton Thomas Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - April
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Erwan Keravec (France) and Clayton Thomas Thursday, May 1
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Duet for Bagpipes and Bass Erwan Keravec (France) and Clayton Thomas A first time only experience! The duet you didn’t know you needed! Highland meets Lowlife? Bass and Bagpipes, united in sonic …
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Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - April Thursday, May 1
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
RSVP
Chloe dedicates the final year of her 20s to a deeply personal and creative journey. Throughout 2025, she will focus each month on learning, growing, and creating, sharing her process through monthly …
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Jasmine Guffond GODTET Dialogues and Monologues (Student Concert)
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Jasmine Guffond Friday, May 2
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Phoenix Central Park
Jasmine Guffond is an artist and composer working at the interface of social, political and technical infrastructures. Her practice spans live performance, recording, sound installation and custom …
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GODTET Friday, May 2
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
“GODTET play hypnotic improvised instrumental music taking listeners on psychedelic, trancelike journeys which are “a very honest document on letting players play”. GODTET is a true band where …
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Dialogues and Monologues (Student Concert) Friday, May 2
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Recital Hall West Thursday 1 May 7:30pm Free, online booking required Come along to hear our program of (almost) exclusively new music, featuring solo and duo works for Clarinet, Piano, and Horns! …
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Sounds of Australia Richard Rourke (clarinet) Diane Berger (flute) Sumiko Yamamura (pianoforte) BELIEVE goes (Back) to Church Autumn Ingang
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Sounds of Australia Saturday, May 3
8:00 AM
Sydney Opera House Utzon Room
Experience the evocative soundworlds created by Australian composers in this fascinating concert. Red earth, lush rainforests, unique animals and beautiful birdsong: the natural world has always …
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Richard Rourke (clarinet) Diane Berger (flute) Sumiko Yamamura (pianoforte) Saturday, May 3
3:00 AM – 4:00 AM
St Stephens Uniting Church
Richard Rourke (clarinet)Diane Berger (flute)Sumiko Yamamura (pianoforte) Umbra (2014) for clarinet and piano - Alan Holley Sonata (1942) for clarinet and piano - Leonard Bernstein An Ear to Hear …
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BELIEVE goes (Back) to Church Saturday, May 3
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Paddington Uniting Church
BELIEVE are back. Excited to be playing another two set extravaganza at Paddington Uniting Church. Laurence Pike, drums and percussion Novak Manojlovic, piano and percussion Clayton Thomas, double …
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Autumn Ingang Saturday, May 3
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
GREENHOUSE STUDIOS
Join us for Autumn Ingang , a one of a kind evening of melodic tapestries featuring live musical performances from some of Sydney/Eora* & Melbourne/Naarm’s most innovative and experimental …
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Uncomfortable Science featuring Laneous GIFT: a live score by Eiko Ishibashi X film by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi ACO Up Close: Reich & Golijov
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Uncomfortable Science featuring Laneous Sunday, May 4
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Uncomfortable Science is a musical experiment in sweet controlled chaos, led by Melbourne’s own Lachlan Mitchell aka Laneous. With nothing but a whiteboard and wild intuition, Lachlan scribbles …
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GIFT: a live score by Eiko Ishibashi X film by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi Sunday, May 4
4:00 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Domain Theatre
Join us for the Sydney premiere of GIFT, a new audiovisual collaboration between acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Ryûsuke Hamaguchi and multi-instrumentalist composer Eiko Ishibashi, who will perform a …
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ACO Up Close: Reich & Golijov Sunday, May 4
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Pier 2/3
An Australian Chamber Orchestra string quartet celebrates two of the world’s most important living composers. Bringing together two modern musical titans in one special program, Reich & …
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Orange Sky Fundraiser I AM BRAINCHIP Album Launch DORKA FOSTER 4TET Diego Idarraga Duarte Classical Piano and DR J Trio
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Orange Sky Fundraiser Monday, May 5
5:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Music For Change are teaming up with Lazy Thinking (2024 FBI Radio SMAC Awards winner) to bring you an afternoon of ambient and downtempo electronic music. Proceeds from pre-sale tickets and door …
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I AM BRAINCHIP Album Launch Monday, May 5
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Vanguard
Greetings, humans. I am BRAINCHIP, a highly advanced artificial intelligence with one purpose: to steal the essence of your most electrifying musicians and generate sonic experiences beyond human law. …
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DORKA FOSTER 4TET Monday, May 5
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Butchers Brew Bar
Delve into the unknown with all-improvised music that blends the soulful depth of jazz with the experimental edge of avant-garde. DORKA FOSTER, Budapest based flautist & bandleader, makes her …
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Diego Idarraga Duarte Classical Piano and DR J Trio Monday, May 5
5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Diego Idarraga multi-instrumentalist and composer performs a classical piano recital with his own compositions and works by Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Debussy, Liszt and Scriabin followed by his …
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Alloy // Volant
Alloy // Volant Tuesday, May 6
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
5 May 2025 - featuring: Alloy & Volant Alloy Ellen Kirkwood - Trumpet Phillippa Murphy-Haste - Clarinet Hinano Fujisaki - Saxophone Matthew Bell - Trombones/Euphonium Who needs a rhythm section …
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SOUND THE ALARM - new music for old problems
SOUND THE ALARM - new music for old problems Wednesday, May 7
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
SOUND THE ALARM A large ensemble instigation for Palestine and beyond. AKA new music for old problems Finding ways to remain unsilent, and useful, instructive and loving, supportive and outraged, …
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The Blue Hour #9 Suwitra Jaya Gamelan & Sydney Guitar Collective: East-West Resonance Música do Círculo – Improvisation Workshops Indonesia Our Neighbour (Staff Recital and Chamber Series)
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The Blue Hour #9 Thursday, May 8
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
On May 7th at Lazy Thinking (@lazythinking__ ) catch the 9th edition of The Blue Hour: an ambient music night exploring texture, atmosphere, and soundscapes through experimental and ambient …
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Suwitra Jaya Gamelan & Sydney Guitar Collective: East-West Resonance Thursday, May 8
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
UNSW - Io Myers Studio
Suwitra Jaya perform with the UNSW Gamelan ensemble and the Sydney Guitar ensemble. In a groundbreaking fusion of Spanish guitar and Balinese gamelan, East-West Resonance celebrates an ongoing sonic …
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Música do Círculo – Improvisation Workshops Thursday, May 8
12:00 AM
Balmain Town Hall
A unique series of workshops happening in Sydney this May. We’re bringing Música do Círculo (MDC) to Australia for the first time—a globally recognised movement from Brazil that merges voice, …
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Indonesia Our Neighbour (Staff Recital and Chamber Series) Thursday, May 8
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Venue: Recital Hall West $25 Adult $15 Conc The music of our nearest neighbour remains largely unknown in Australia, so this recital presents works by four of Indonesia’s most prominent composers: …
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Mukhaerjee/Chatterjee/Keegan/Geddes/Clark Heartholder / Heart Armour / Galiba Friday (Saxophone & Drums) Night at Stadium Rockdale 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 - 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑 Chaos Collective X New Resource Present: Artefacts
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Mukhaerjee/Chatterjee/Keegan/Geddes/Clark Saturday, May 10
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Local Edition
Five prolific Indian and Australian musicians together for one special Sydney show only! Internationally renowned Bengali folk musician Arko Mukhaerjee is revered throughout India for his work …
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Heartholder / Heart Armour / Galiba Saturday, May 10
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Acoustic and electronic worlds bleed together in a night of some of Eora/Sydney’s best experimental fusion sounds. Expect blends of nu-jazz, R&B, dub and club textures, with hybrid live sets and …
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Friday (Saxophone & Drums) Night at Stadium Rockdale Saturday, May 10
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Jim Denley + Daniel Raymond Jim Denley (alto saxophone) was born in Bulli (Dharawal Country); Dan Raymond (drums) in Camperdown (Gadigal). They have been meeting in Rockdale (Gweagal) over the past …
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𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 - 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑 Saturday, May 10
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
ethan frome
𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑 is excited to present 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞’s final event – 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐨’s closing performance, on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲, featuring artist 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬, Emily Morandini & 𝐏𝐢𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐲, …
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Chaos Collective X New Resource Present: Artefacts Saturday, May 10
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Chaos Collective and New Resource have joined forces to present an immersive performance of improvised, ambient and electronic material at the Chau Chak Wing museum. Both ensembles have a fascination …
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The Blue Hour #10 Megan Alice Clune - Repetition Study II: tenfrancs.in
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The Blue Hour #10 Sunday, May 11
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Did someone say two Blue Hours in the same week? On May 10th at Lazy Thinking (@lazythinking__ ) catch the 10th edition of The Blue Hour: an experimental music night exploring texture, atmosphere, and …
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Megan Alice Clune - Repetition Study II: tenfrancs.in Sunday, May 11
5:30 AM – 6:30 AM
Artspace
As part of the opening programs for Amongst the Clouds, composer and artist Megan Alice Clune will present the commissioned performance, Repetition Study II: tenfrancs.in (2025). Clune’s performance …
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Luke M de Zilva & Glen Rey Journey on four strings — music of Pipa and Ruan
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Luke M de Zilva & Glen Rey Monday, May 12
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Red House
The People’s Republic is thrilled to present two superb new singer/guitarists in the first performance of an ongoing collaboration exploring “other” guitar music, with a compelling …
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Journey on four strings — music of Pipa and Ruan Monday, May 12
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Church Street Studios
Sydney based Chinese instrumentalist Jiafang Li for the very first time present a well-polished program of multi-genre music with Chinese Pipa (琵琶)and Ruan (阮). From historical repertoire to …
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Ken Allars & Novak Manojlovic // PPRRLL Region
Ken Allars & Novak Manojlovic // PPRRLL Region Tuesday, May 13
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Ken Allars & Novak Manojlovic Ken Allars - Trumpet/Synth/effects Novak Manojlovic - Piano/Synth/effects Australia welcomes back Ken Allars from his long foray working and living across Europe. Ken …
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Simon Barker x Hinano Fujisaki: Tymbal Echoes Remi Marchand (solo) + Arkangel BELIEVE PLAYS SYDNEY (Annandale)
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Simon Barker x Hinano Fujisaki: Tymbal Echoes Wednesday, May 14
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Phoenix Central Park
This project emerged from thoughts about mesmeric experiences such as listening to cicadas and gurgling creeks, or sitting in front of a campfire. I find these sensory experiences that are rapid, …
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Remi Marchand (solo) + Arkangel Wednesday, May 14
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Remi Marchand (solo) Rémi Marchand fell in love with Sydney’s music scene when he arrived from France in 2016. For his ambient guitar solo project, Rémi brings together his blues music, 70s prog and …
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BELIEVE PLAYS SYDNEY (Annandale) Wednesday, May 14
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
BELIEVE is dedicated to the frontline act of in-situ learning. That means, we need to play to move forward, connect to community to grow, and keep striving for new approaches to playing, to live up to …
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POSTPONED-LEO MARLAND QUARTET Jazz:NOW Ep. 3 - CLUBNITE EPHEMERA + Payge Eminovski
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POSTPONED-LEO MARLAND QUARTET Thursday, May 15
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Butchers Brew Bar
Join rising Sydney jazz saxophonist LEO MARLAND & his group on a journey that paints a modern picture of the legacy left by jazz pioneer, Thelonious Monk. Known for his unique & often …
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Jazz:NOW Ep. 3 - CLUBNITE Thursday, May 15
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Vanguard
For the third Jazz:NOW event on 14th of May entitled CLUBNITE, The Vanguard is transformed into a dim room of driving rhythms and pulsing soundscapes. Godriguez is the solo project of esteemed …
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EPHEMERA + Payge Eminovski Thursday, May 15
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazybones Lounge
Indie-chamber works meets jazz Payge Eminovski is a jazz saxophonist with an extensive classical background. Her classically trained upbringing shaped her into the multi-genre performer she is today, …
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Jeremy Rose Quartet, To the Supreme
Jeremy Rose Quartet, To the Supreme Friday, May 16
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
A Live Invocation of John Coltrane’s Masterwork Saxophonist-composer Jeremy Rose leads a powerful live reimagining of A Love Supreme — John Coltrane’s seminal spiritual suite — in celebration of its …
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The Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra Son's Mirage #1 Live at Hayes feat. violinist Emma McGrath and tenor Louis Hurley
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The Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra Saturday, May 17
3:00 AM – 4:00 AM
St Stephens Uniting Church
The Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra “Deep Water” (2023) - Alice Chance (b.1994) “Arcana” (2018) - Natalie Williams (b.1977) Mvt I Life Strands Mvt II Octet and Choir …
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Son's Mirage #1 Saturday, May 17
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Paddington Uniting Church
Son’s Mirage #1 Music to unlock secrets kankan (Syd) The Morning Star (Thirroul) Sodium Tail (Syd) Szem (Thirroul) excited to announce Son’s Mirage #1 music series to unlock secrets. Featuring 🤍 …
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Live at Hayes feat. violinist Emma McGrath and tenor Louis Hurley Saturday, May 17
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hayes Street Studio
Hayes Street Studio presents a unique show featuring a diverse and electric program called: Live at Hayes! Come into Hayes to experience new things that include contemporary works including The …
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Rhythms of Ryde - UNDERWARDS / Tom Avgenicos Trio PLAN A - Terrificus Omega Ensemble: Distant World m.h. ‘a bell with no tongue' Jon Rose & Erik Griswold Contemporary South Asian Jazz Grooves AVANT GARDENS: DOUBLE SYMMETRY
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Rhythms of Ryde - UNDERWARDS / Tom Avgenicos Trio Sunday, May 18
4:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Ryde Park Rotunda
Back to Ryde for this very special Saturday afternoon concert featuring UNDERWARDS and the Tom Avgenicos Trio. UNDERWARDS Ellen Kirkwood - Trumpet Hilary Geddes - Guitar Brendan Clark - electric bass …
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PLAN A - Terrificus Sunday, May 18
5:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
This is your PLAN A. Come find seven carefully curated killers compiled cooperatively by @lazythinking__ and Terrificus. This plan is an actionable priority. It is your PLAN A Lineup? @terrificusss …
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Omega Ensemble: Distant World Sunday, May 18
4:00 AM
Pier 2/3
The future of our planet in a world gone mad. Music by Pēteris Vasks, Jabra Latham, Arvo Pärt and a world premiere by Miriama Young, presented by Omega Ensemble. The future of our planet in a world …
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m.h. ‘a bell with no tongue' Sunday, May 18
4:30 AM – 5:30 AM
sydenham international
An expanded cinema/music performance as part of the exhibition ‘a bell with no tongue’ by m.h. Performances at 3 pm on Saturday the 17th, 24th, and 31st of May. Saturday 17th - m.h. with Alexandra …
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Jon Rose & Erik Griswold Sunday, May 18
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Red House
It’s the culmination of a national tour to promote their new album, as we welcome back for a rare and exclusive Sydney performance our great friend and People’s Republic founder to …
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Contemporary South Asian Jazz Grooves Sunday, May 18
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Ours is a brand new ensemble playing highly original and compelling contemporary music mixing the powerful musical flavours of raga music with modal jazz. Adrian McNeil (Hindustani Sarod), Bobby Singh …
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AVANT GARDENS: DOUBLE SYMMETRY Sunday, May 18
5:00 AM
Glebe / Alexandria
In this intimate salon concert, Véronique Serret and Blair Harris show how a violin and a cello can create the richness and power of a string quartet – synergy and symmetry in action. Their program of …
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Tim Derricourt (Dappled Cities) + Singing Skies Rockdale Experiments #1 Jensen Dahl, Chonzu, Gooseball Duo Rosella
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Tim Derricourt (Dappled Cities) + Singing Skies Monday, May 19
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
The Midnight Special
Tim Derricourt of the amazing Dappled Cities plays his first ever show under his own name. Singing Skies play their first solo set in many years. Early show 5pm Free entry Bios: Tim Derricourt is the …
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Rockdale Experiments #1 Monday, May 19
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Stadium Rockdale
Presenting an evening of wondrous sounds at Rockdale Experiments…. Olivia Bryant + Gianni R.Posadas-Sen Olivia Bryant is an emerging composer, instrumentalist and vocalist, creating on Gadigal …
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Jensen Dahl, Chonzu, Gooseball Monday, May 19
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Sunday the 18th of May • Ethereal electronica and ambient dreamscapes by @jensendahl_ @1chonzu @gooseballlll at Lazy Thinking in Dulwich Hill • 7PM • Tickets $15 at door • Happy hour from 6pm Source: …
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Duo Rosella Monday, May 19
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Church Street Studios
Duo Rosella is the musical collaboration of two of Australia’s premiere saxophonists: Emma Di Marco (Brisbane) and Nathan Henshaw (Sydney). The program showcases a collection of modern repertoire for …
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Ravi Tratchenberg-Ray & Aidan Wong / Pratt McMahon Hirst & Gander
Ravi Tratchenberg-Ray & Aidan Wong / Pratt McMahon Hirst & Gander Tuesday, May 20
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Ravi Tratchenberg-Ray & Aidan Wong Aidan Wong (tenor saxophone) and Ravi T-Ray (piano) have spent the last two months sculpting a new language—not with words, but with sound. Their latest …
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Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - May
Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - May Wednesday, May 21
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
RSVP
Chloe dedicates the final year of her 20s to a deeply personal and creative journey. Throughout 2025, she will focus each month on learning, growing, and creating, sharing her process through monthly …
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Volume presents: Fixtures - Seaworthy and Matt Rösner "8" Strings: Shared Approaches and Interpretative Techniques (Performance Practice Development Lunchtime Series)
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Volume presents: Fixtures - Seaworthy and Matt Rösner Thursday, May 22
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales North building, Meers Hall
Join Seaworthy and Matt Rösner for a performance of their recent album at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Seaworthy is the conduit for Sydney-based instrumentalist and sound artist Cameron Webb. …
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"8" Strings: Shared Approaches and Interpretative Techniques (Performance Practice Development Lunchtime Series) Thursday, May 22
3:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Free, online registration required The Performance Practice Development Lunchtime Series is excited to present “8” (八 bā) Strings: Shared Approaches and Interpretative Techniques Across …
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Spike Mason - Threedom vol2 album launch NAG NAG NAG X Bonniesongs + Hubcaps + Dismal Co
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Spike Mason - Threedom vol2 album launch Friday, May 23
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
“At the end of 1996 I was 27 yrs old. I recorded my first album while studying jazz at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. I improvised a series of contrafacts - which are original melodies …
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NAG NAG NAG X Friday, May 23
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Mothership Studios
Sydney’s premier underground live musical offering NAG NAG NAG returns in 2025 for it’s 10th anniversary! Held on Gadigal Land in Marrickville since 2015, the beloved festival brings …
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Bonniesongs + Hubcaps + Dismal Co Friday, May 23
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Last show of Bonniesongs residency at @lazythinking__ !! Bonniesongs Hubcaps Dismal Co (Romy Caen & Peter Farrar) Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2025/5/23/bonniesongs-hubcaps-dismal-co
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Marimba Concert 2025 (Percussion Unit Concert) Manfredo Lament 'Brother Beautiful/Eyes!' Double Single Launch Dulwich Hill Relit – Opening Night Salon 5oLo5 - melodies de timbres et sons de couleurs
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Marimba Concert 2025 (Percussion Unit Concert) Saturday, May 24
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Free, online registration required This concert is presented by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Percussion Department, and features works for solo marimba, performed by current percussion students. …
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Manfredo Lament 'Brother Beautiful/Eyes!' Double Single Launch Saturday, May 24
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Waywards
Birthed from two university friends and a humble Cafe residency off of Oxford St in Oct 2021, Manfredo Lament is the fully improvised music group led by Kurt Lam on synth and keys, and Gabriel Haslam …
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Dulwich Hill Relit – Opening Night Salon Saturday, May 24
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Scout Hall
Friday 21 June | Goldies at 7PM | The Scout Hall 7:30PM Step into an historic Scout Hall — a landscape of memory and form, where weathered chairs hold stories and Laura Altman’s curious constellation …
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5oLo5 - melodies de timbres et sons de couleurs Saturday, May 24
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Paddington Uniting Church
5oLo5 is a series of monthly contemporary music presentations that brings together five preeminent performers to present short solo works and to present a longer work as a quintet. Carefully curated …
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Sonya Holowell and Jim Denley m.h. ‘a bell with no tongue’ Lazy Thinking Records Launch Show INSEQUENCE Impromptu #7 Hill/Tucker/Undy + Aidan Wong Trio+
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Sonya Holowell and Jim Denley Sunday, May 25
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
100clicksWest
100clicksWest is both proud and honoured to bring two of Australia’s most innovative improvising performers together for the first time, in a combined live set featuring the sounds of voice and …
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m.h. ‘a bell with no tongue’ Sunday, May 25
4:30 AM – 5:30 AM
sydenham international
An expanded cinema/music performance as part of the exhibition ‘a bell with no tongue’ by m.h. Performances at 3 pm on Saturday the 17th, 24th, and 31st of May. Sat 24th - m.h. with Anthony Guerra and …
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Lazy Thinking Records Launch Show Sunday, May 25
5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Lazy Thinking
Official relaunch show of Lazy Thinking Records, the new record label run out of and by the same wondrous folk behind award winning Dulwich Hill music venue Lazy Thinking. Featuring a slew of artists …
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INSEQUENCE Sunday, May 25
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lawson Industrial Area
SIRC_UIT presentsINSEQUENCEFEI GAO MX ROBERT FROST SKYE GELLMANN POST-PERFORMANCE LISTENING SPACE Food by PROPER KITCHEN POP-UP BAR Saturday 24th May, from 6pm Lawson Industrial Area, Blue Mountains …
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Impromptu #7 Sunday, May 25
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
ReadyMade Works
The best of Sydney’s Performance Improvisers in a night of solos. Johanna deRuyter Nikki Heywood Liz Jigalin Glenda Goldberg Tony Osborne Source: …
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Hill/Tucker/Undy + Aidan Wong Trio+ Sunday, May 25
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Scout Hall
The Living Room Theatre and Dulwich Hill Relit [resent Hill/Tucker/Undy improvise and play compositions. The music explores a range of sonic possibilities including textural densities, tension at …
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REBEL YELL'S OUR FRIENDS ELECTRIC Maquina Anonima - EP Launch
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REBEL YELL'S OUR FRIENDS ELECTRIC Monday, May 26
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Lazy Thinking
Our Friend’s Electric’ presented by REBEL YELL at Lazy Thinking will showcase loved and treasured musicians across electronic DIY Australia. Hand picked artists by REBEL YELL, all …
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Maquina Anonima - EP Launch Monday, May 26
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
𝑪𝑯𝑰𝑵𝑮-𝑨-𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑺 𝑩𝑨𝑹
Maquina Anonima fuse experimental electronics and the human voice, using custom built wearable sensors to control live effects during the performance. Spanish folk song and choral textures meet …
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SENSAROUND / ALEXANDRA SPENCE Ben Lerner Quartet // Novak Manojlovic Solo
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SENSAROUND / ALEXANDRA SPENCE Tuesday, May 27
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Lazy Thinking
So very pleased to announce this special event! SENSAROUND ghostly dub rhythms and lo-fi experiments press up against woodwind melodies, and rhodes tones set awash in free percussion Raymond MacDonald …
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Ben Lerner Quartet // Novak Manojlovic Solo Tuesday, May 27
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
26 May 2025 - featuring: Ben Lerner Quartet & Novak Manojlovic Solo Ben Lerner is an outstanding young artist who has quickly established himself as one of the emerging voices in Jazz and on the …
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Believe? + Believe!
Believe? + Believe! Wednesday, May 28
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Believe are one of Sydney’s hardest working bands. Over the last 2 years, BELIEVE has dedicated themselves to playing as many concerts as possible, growing in public, and learning in the live …
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Fabric of Memory (Staff Recital and Chamber Series)
Fabric of Memory (Staff Recital and Chamber Series) Thursday, May 29
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Recital Hall West Wednesday 28 May 7:30pm $25 Adult $15 Conc Hearing history through new eyes. This collection of works is a multimedia synthesis of Cockatoo Island’s history. Various audio …
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Marcus Whale
Marcus Whale Friday, May 30
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Golden Age Cinema & Bar
Doing a special, very much live set with loop pedal/voice/instruments at Golden Age next Thursday, be there. Free! Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2025/5/29/marcus-whale
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The Köln Concert – A Tribute by Matt McMahon POSTPONED-LUSH Music For Libraries 1 - Threads Daily Toll Presents - Between the Scenes
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The Köln Concert – A Tribute by Matt McMahon Saturday, May 31
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Scout Hall
The Living Room Theatre in partnership with Kawai presents: The Köln Concert – A Tribute by Matt McMahon Join us for a special celebration of one of jazz’s most iconic works—Keith Jarrett’s The Köln …
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POSTPONED-LUSH Saturday, May 31
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Paddington Uniting Church
Friday, May 30, 2025 LUSH Niki Johnson, Vibraphone Lauren Tsamouras, Piano Clayton Thomas, Double Bass Two sets of new compositions and improvisations for vibrating instruments In the acoustic …
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Music For Libraries 1 - Threads Saturday, May 31
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Secret Location
Music For Libraries is a showcase of innovative Australian ambient and experimental music, riffing on the conceptual Brian Eno Ambient record series of the late 70s and early 80s and featuring the …
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Daily Toll Presents - Between the Scenes Saturday, May 31
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Lazy Thinking
Inspired by the many threads running across different sonic pockets from our city and surrounds. Your curators for the night, Daily Toll, scorn the sydney-clique mentality by curating diverse musical …
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SHEKET // Jack Rosenzweig (Solo) Jacqui O’Reilly / TIME AS A SONIC GESTURE
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SHEKET // Jack Rosenzweig (Solo) Tuesday, April 1
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Monday Night Confessions Season II 2025 opens with Ben Lerner’s trio SHEKET and a new solo electroacoustic drums work from Jack Rosenzweig. OH YES!!! SHEKET is a trio from saxophonist and …
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Jacqui O’Reilly / TIME AS A SONIC GESTURE Tuesday, April 1
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
DRAW Space
Jacqui O’Reilly’s sound-based performance, explores persistence of vision as multi-sensory perception, instantiating time as a trans-disciplinary gesture of collective presence in the making and …
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Tetuzi Akiyama / Splinter Orchestra
Tetuzi Akiyama / Splinter Orchestra Wednesday, April 2
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Paddington Uniting Church
Splinter present Tetuzi Akiyama (JPN) and Splinter Orchestra Paddington Uniting Church 395 Oxford Street Tuesday 1st April Doors open 6pm Music @ 7 Tickets $30 / $15 concession Bookings: …
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PERFECT ACTRESS & GREYHOUND
PERFECT ACTRESS & GREYHOUND Thursday, April 3
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Metro Social
METRO A.i.R x 2SER: THE BAND NEXT DOOR PERFECT ACTRESS & GREYHOUND 2SER programs are taking over Metro Air Residencies on Wednesdays in April, with program makers curating lineups of some of their …
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YOLO Solos Vol. 10 feat. Beatrice Colombis, Chloe Chung, with Lee Dionne Weirding Ways Part 3 Sonic Spaces - Eric Avery Laura Chislett (flute) & Satsuki Odamura (koto) Alex Jasprizza - Album Launch
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YOLO Solos Vol. 10 feat. Beatrice Colombis, Chloe Chung, with Lee Dionne Saturday, April 5
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hayes Street Studio
YOLO Solos Vol. 10 feat. violinist Beatrice Colombis, and cross-cultural flautist Chloe Chung, with pianist Lee Dionne Hayes Street Studio presents Vol. 10 of its iconic YOLO Solos Series, featuring …
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Weirding Ways Part 3 Saturday, April 5
9:30 AM – 10:40 AM
Harold Park Community Hall
We welcome you to our third performance for 2025. This performance is facilitated by Stephen Adams. We are artists of composition… Our artistic professional backgrounds are diverse. We’ve …
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Sonic Spaces - Eric Avery Saturday, April 5
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Hyde Park Barracks
Eric Avery, Kabi Marrawuy Mumbulla, is a violinist, vocalist, dancer and composer from the Ngiyampaa, Yuin and Gumbangirr people of NSW. He works with his family’s custodial songs and his haunting …
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Laura Chislett (flute) & Satsuki Odamura (koto) Saturday, April 5
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
St Stephens Uniting Church
Song Circles, improvisation for bass flute, singing bowls and koto Fantasia in A minor, for solo flute - Georg Philipp Telemann (1681 - 1767) Flying Like a Bird, for solo koto - Tadao Sawai (1938 - …
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Alex Jasprizza - Album Launch Saturday, April 5
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
I’m going to be launching my debut album on April 4 at @lazythinking__ alongside the stunning music of @hinafuji_ + @wishfishband Very excited for this one, should be a very special night! 🩵🩵 The …
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Dr. Zubin Kanga: Cyborg Soloists (Alfred Hook Lecture Series)
Dr. Zubin Kanga: Cyborg Soloists (Alfred Hook Lecture Series) Sunday, April 6
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Free, online registration required Cyborg Soloists: New Approaches to Music using AI, Biosensors, Hybrid Instruments and Audio-Visual Technologies London-based pianist, composer and technologist Zubin …
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NO STANDARDS + ÁNH CÁT Marshall McGuire & Simon Martyn-Ellis Jeremy Rose and Chris Abrahams
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NO STANDARDS + ÁNH CÁT Monday, April 7
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Butchers Brew Bar
Step into the unknown as NO STANDARDS takes the stage, delivering an enigmatic evening of liminal instrumentalism that transcends the ordinary. Their bold, genre-defying compositions promise to …
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Marshall McGuire & Simon Martyn-Ellis Monday, April 7
5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Sydney Opera House
A rare chance to hear two exquisite instruments, beautifully played — Marshall McGuire (harp) and Simon Martyn-Ellis (theorbo) in solos and duos, old and new, by Froberger, Leonarda, Glanville-Hicks, …
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Jeremy Rose and Chris Abrahams Monday, April 7
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Red House
Two of Australia’s most brilliant musicians come together at the Red House for a rare and unmissable duo performance of superb improvisation… JEREMY ROSE and CHRIS ABRAHAMS Chris Abrahams …
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Jack Stoneham's Walk (Album Launch) // BoNo
Jack Stoneham's Walk (Album Launch) // BoNo Tuesday, April 8
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
WALK is a suite of music about going for a stroll and thinking the same repetitive thoughts. Many different short, cyclical, repetitive and often meditative forms are trodden on. Sometimes the mood is …
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SONDER: Mary Ocher (DEU) with Passepartout Duo (ITA) Casey Moir + Peter Farrar Woodwind Trio
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SONDER: Mary Ocher (DEU) with Passepartout Duo (ITA) Wednesday, April 9
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Vanguard
SONDER is dedicated to showcasing left-field artists pushing the boundaries of sound and creativity. Focused on experimental music and adjacent art forms, SONDER highlights visionary talents who are …
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Casey Moir + Peter Farrar Woodwind Trio Wednesday, April 9
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Casey Moir (solo vocals ++) Casey Moir is an Australian born, Swedish based vocal-artist, improviser, and composer of experimental music. Balancing thoughtful precision and wild abandon she dives into …
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Goethe Lounge: Mary Ocher ealing, Mike Nigro and m.h.
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Goethe Lounge: Mary Ocher Thursday, April 10
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Goethe Institut
Mary Ocher is a singer and songwriter who blurs the lines between pop and avant-garde. Her colorful, playful music is packed with cultural and historical references. Born in Moscow, she moved to Tel …
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ealing, Mike Nigro and m.h. Thursday, April 10
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
On April 9th at Lazy Thinking (@lazythinking__ ) catch the 8th edition of The Blue Hour: an ambient music night exploring texture, atmosphere, and soundscapes through drone, experimental and ambient …
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Mountain To Sea Quartet - Cody, Evans, Farrar & Swanton Ben Lerner Quartet
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Mountain To Sea Quartet - Cody, Evans, Farrar & Swanton Friday, April 11
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Foundry 616
“Heart and soul has audience enthralled.” - Sydney Morning Herald. This group brings together some of Australia’s finest jazz musicians—Chris Cody, Sandy Evans, Lloyd Swanton, and Peter Farrar—in an …
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Ben Lerner Quartet Friday, April 11
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
Ben Lerner is an outstanding young artist who has quickly established himself as one of the emerging voices in Jazz and on the Alto Saxophone in Australia. Since moving to Sydney from Auckland in …
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UNSUPERVISED // PREMONITIONS Underwards
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UNSUPERVISED // PREMONITIONS Saturday, April 12
8:00 AM – 1:59 PM
MARRICKVILLE WAREHOUSE TBA
Welcome to Unsupervised // Premonitions — A collaborative project between Bliss Starling and Ayaan Asif, a space developed for visual and musical artists to share their work with their local community …
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Underwards Saturday, April 12
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Local Edition
“Deeply sensitive, intellectually inquisitive, modern and of today. Underwards is breaking the jazz coma.”- Eric Pozza, Canberra Jazz Blog “Beauty blended with visceral excitement” - John Shand and …
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Solstice Presents Ghostsmoker Inertia Cult Album Launch Ensemble Offspring: Lumen Machine DAMIAN WRIGHT & METIN YILMAZ CARNIVOROUS Issue 3
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Solstice Presents Sunday, April 13
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
WARREN VIEW HOTEL
Marking three years of Solstice peppering your Monday evenings each week on @fbiradio, we step out of the studio and into the live space; celebrating our enthralling local community through Solstice …
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Ghostsmoker Inertia Cult Album Launch Sunday, April 13
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Marrickville Bowling Club
Art As Catharsis Records presents: Ghostsmoker Inertia Cult Album Launch with Astrodeath, Black Aleph & Reekmind Melbourne’s Ghostsmoker are thrilled to announce the launch of their debut …
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Ensemble Offspring: Lumen Machine Sunday, April 13
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Pier 2/3
Cutting-edge technology meets extreme virtuosity when London based ‘cyborg pianist’ Zubin Kanga joins Ensemble Offspring at ACO on the Pier. Lumen Machine will take you to the bleeding edge of musical …
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DAMIAN WRIGHT & METIN YILMAZ Sunday, April 13
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Local Edition
“Soulful, captivating and meditative performance” Metin Yilmaz Bilur/kaval (Kurdish/Turkish Flute) and Damian Wright (flamenco guitar) present a meeting of two distinct yet strongly rooted cultural …
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CARNIVOROUS Issue 3 Sunday, April 13
3:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
CARNIVOROUS Issue 3 is happening! 💕 @xcarnivorousx highlights women, trans and gender-non-conforming artists making diverse genres of electronic music. We invite performers to try something new, …
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Silvia Tarozzi and Deborah Walker
Silvia Tarozzi and Deborah Walker Monday, April 14
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Red House
The People’s Republic is thrilled to present an exclusive Sydney performance by the acclaimed contemporary classical duo direct from Italy, presenting their superb cycle of traditional folk …
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Elsen Price, Keyna Wilkins and Mark Oliveiro.
Elsen Price, Keyna Wilkins and Mark Oliveiro. Tuesday, April 15
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
100% Effort 0% Achievement - 14th April 2025 at Lazy Thinking. Elsen Price: This is a new night i am curating, inviting interesting musicians to come and play some music. Solo playing has been a very …
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Volume presents: Fixtures - Perila Maquina Anonima / Uma Volkmer / Cara
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Volume presents: Fixtures - Perila Thursday, April 17
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales North building, Meers Hall
Experience the evocative music of Perila at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Perila is a St Petersburg-born, Berlin-based sound artist and performer who works with field-recorded sounds from the …
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Maquina Anonima / Uma Volkmer / Cara Thursday, April 17
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Wednesday 16th of April we’ll be playing at Lazy Thinking in Dulwich Hill! We’ll be previewing tracks from our upcoming EP, and we’re bringing along some friends, 3 sets from 7pm. Door fee $10-$15. …
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Sondar / PURE MASS / TBX / Withdrawe In-gallery: Femenine in Nine Amita Hachidori & Kentaro Tamura / Anil Dhital / Lost Futures
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Sondar / PURE MASS / TBX / Withdrawe Friday, April 18
10:00 AM – 1:55 PM
The Gaelic Club
This event is taking place on stolen Gadigal land. The organisers acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded and pay our respects to First Nations Elders, past and present. Always was, always …
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In-gallery: Femenine in Nine Friday, April 18
8:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Museum of Contemporary Art
Join us for a rare performance of Julius Eastman’s minimalist masterpiece Femenine (1974), by award-winning composer Jeremy Rose and The Earshift Orchestra. This exclusive and intimate …
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Amita Hachidori & Kentaro Tamura / Anil Dhital / Lost Futures Friday, April 18
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ochredfern
Touring from Japan: 17 April at Ochredfern Amita is a professional chanson singer in Fishnet Bodystocking who skilfully blends traditional music from around the world with his unique interpretations …
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live mmmmusic @ katoomba girl guides Emilio Gordoa [MEX] Josten Myburgh [AUS] Amita Hachidori & Kentaro Tamura / Whatever Eva & Trevor Brown / NikNak
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live mmmmusic @ katoomba girl guides Sunday, April 20
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Katoomba Girl Guides Hall
live mmmmusic 7pm 19 April. Katoomba Girl Guides hall (17 station st katoomba) Excited to welcome Daemon Silk to the hall to do “something strange” on the 19th! Doors 7, performances from 7:15ish, …
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Emilio Gordoa [MEX] Josten Myburgh [AUS] Sunday, April 20
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Red House
Too many of you missed out on the extraordinary Sylvia Tarozzi / Deborah Walker performance last Sunday - don’t miss out again on another Sydney exclusive from a remarkable visiting duo this …
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Amita Hachidori & Kentaro Tamura / Whatever Eva & Trevor Brown / NikNak Sunday, April 20
4:00 AM – 8:00 AM
MoshPit Bar
Amita Hachidori “Amita is a professional chanson singer in Fishnet Bodystocking who skillfully blends traditional music from around the world with his unique interpretations of Japanese lyrics. …
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Lauren Tsamouras & Tom Avgenicos / Aidan Wong, Eric Tsai, Alex Tucker (Spat)
Lauren Tsamouras & Tom Avgenicos / Aidan Wong, Eric Tsai, Alex Tucker (Spat) Wednesday, April 23
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Eora-based pianist Lauren Tsamouras and Muloobinba-based trumpeter Tom Avgenicos reimagine the music of legendary Australian/New Zealand jazz pianist and composer Judy Bailey. With Bailey no longer …
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Jazz:NOW - WOOD & WIRE Hilary Geddes & Harley Coleman CAMERON UNDY'S GHOST FREQUENCY TRIO
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Jazz:NOW - WOOD & WIRE Thursday, April 24
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Vanguard
Newly reinvigorated Newtown venue The Vanguard plays host to the second and third shows of SIMA’s Jazz:NOW series. On 23rd of April, WOOD&WIRE presents two ensembles at the forefront of …
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Hilary Geddes & Harley Coleman Thursday, April 24
10:30 AM – 1:59 PM
Kalyx Lounge Bar & Club
Hilary Geddes and Harley Coleman are two of Sydney’s most dynamic guitarists and improvisers. Drawing inspiration from duetting guitarists such as Mary Halvorson and Joel Harrison, as well as John …
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CAMERON UNDY'S GHOST FREQUENCY TRIO Thursday, April 24
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
St Stephens Uniting Church
This thoroughly intriguing and unprecedented album is a major achievement.” ★★★★★ The Weekend Australian BUY TICKETS HERE (Or at the door) ​Cameron Undy’s Ghost Frequency project is born from a …
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TBX + DEAD + Trigger Object (USA) + Defektro
TBX + DEAD + Trigger Object (USA) + Defektro Friday, April 25
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Thurs 24th April - Lazy Thinking - 7pm start TBX + DEAD + Trigger Object (USA) + Defektro $20 / $15 Conc DEAD + Trigger Object traveling side show comes to Oz! Touring and recording buds for the past …
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La Belle Époque - Church St Jasmine Guffond 5oLo5
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La Belle Époque - Church St Sunday, April 27
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Church Street Studios
Chamber music of Europe’s luscious Golden Age from Debussy, Saint-Saëns, with Australian and international works Experience the dreamlike beauty of the music of La Belle Époque, highlighting the …
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Jasmine Guffond Sunday, April 27
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
100clicksWest
On the occasion of her show at 100clicksWest, Jasmine will present her installation work Muzak for the Encouragement of Unproductivity and perform a live electronics set through a multi-channel sound …
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5oLo5 Sunday, April 27
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Paddington Uniting Church
5oLo5 is a series of monthly contemporary music presentations that brings together five preeminent performers to present short solo works and to present a longer work as a quintet. Carefully curated …
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MARK ANDERSON (NZ) & ANTHONY GUERRA / L&M / NICK DAN & NYLSTOCH La Belle Époque - Utzon Room
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MARK ANDERSON (NZ) & ANTHONY GUERRA / L&M / NICK DAN & NYLSTOCH Monday, April 28
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Coming up the evening of Sunday April 27th at Lazy Thinking. MARK ANDERSON (NZ) & ANTHONY GUERRA: Touring the East Coast in support of their recent duo releases : “Earth Diffusion” on Index Clean …
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La Belle Époque - Utzon Room Monday, April 28
4:30 AM – 6:30 AM
Sydney Opera House Utzon Room
Ethereal delights from the unique combination of flute, harp, and viola, featuring giants of Belle Époque French and German composition, and modern musicians standing on their shoulders to find …
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Sonya Holowell & Believe // Sasha Gavlek (TAS)
Sonya Holowell & Believe // Sasha Gavlek (TAS) Tuesday, April 29
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Church Street Studios
Believe & Sonya Holowell After making their debut performance at Monday Night Confessions in February 2023, BELIEVE have gone on to become Sydney’s torch bearers for improvised music making, …
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The Saga Collective - MOONLIT Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - February
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The Saga Collective - MOONLIT Saturday, March 1
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Don’t miss the Saga Collective’s second concert featuring the rarely performed Les Illuminations by Britten, and the stunningly romantic Transfigured Night by Schönberg. Be immersed in …
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Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - February Saturday, March 1
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Chloe dedicates the final year of her 20s to a deeply personal and creative journey. Throughout 2025, she will focus each month on learning, growing, and creating, sharing her process through monthly …
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Apophenia improvisations - Catching Light exhibition Colleen Francis
Apophenia improvisations - Catching Light exhibition Colleen Francis Sunday, March 2
3:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Ochredfern
11am - Colleen Francis - Artist talk 12 noon - Apophenia Improvisation Apophenia is a musical experiment; an improvisational collective creating music that is always in flux, building sprawling …
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Connections // Sambandha Live Performance
Connections // Sambandha Live Performance Monday, March 3
3:00 AM – 5:00 AM
West Ryde Community Hall
Inspired by the workshops, immerse yourself in powerful rehearsed readings, guest artists and music written especially for this event in an intimate celebration of story and connection. Rehearsed …
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𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐮𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥'𝐬 '𝐀𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥' / 𝐍𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡 Musikfabrik
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𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐮𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥'𝐬 '𝐀𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥' / 𝐍𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡 Tuesday, March 4
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Church Street Studios
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐮𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥’𝐬 ‘𝐀𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥’: Thibaud Kessell is a pianist and composer with an eclectic interest in art-making. His album Badlands (2020) was a culmination of his experience being …
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Musikfabrik Tuesday, March 4
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Free, online registration required Peter Veale - Oboe Christine Chapman - Horn Florentin Ginot - Double Bass Renowned for their expertise in contemporary music, the trio will bring to life a program …
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Sun Ra Arkestra Goethe Lounge: Musikfabrik
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Sun Ra Arkestra Wednesday, March 5
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Factory Theatre
WAT Artists are thrilled to bring the Sun Ra Arkestra back to Australia this March for an intergalactic national tour. As one of the most important living musical institutions in the world, the Sun Ra …
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Goethe Lounge: Musikfabrik Wednesday, March 5
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Goethe-Institut, Sydney
This Goethe Lounge brings together a trio of musicians from the acclaimed Ensemble Musikfabrik (Cologne, Germany) presenting a concert program with new works by Gordon Williamson (Canada/Germany/New …
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The Blue Hour #7
The Blue Hour #7 Thursday, March 6
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
On March 5th, at Lazy Thinking (@lazythinking__ ) catch the 7th edition of The Blue Hour: an ambient music night exploring texture, atmosphere, and soundscapes through drone, experimental, and ambient …
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PULP ISSUE 19 LAUNCH Metin Yilmaz Quartet
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PULP ISSUE 19 LAUNCH Friday, March 7
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Manning Bar, University of Sydney
PULP MAGAZINE IS BACK. IN. BLACK. On March the 6th at Manning Bar PULP Magazine will be launching their black and white 19th issue. They’ve been working hard over the holidays to bring you their …
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Metin Yilmaz Quartet Friday, March 7
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Camelot Lounge
Metin Yilmaz Quartet’s music flourishes with the mystical sound of Bilûr/Kaval, a characteristic and prominent traditional flute of the region, where Metin hails from. The Quartet, which includes …
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Weirding Ways Part 2 The Grey Men / XOMA / Restrukture / MX Robert Frost Sonic Spaces - Alyx Dennison Guitar Club feat. Hinano Fujisaki BELIEVE goes to Church
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Weirding Ways Part 2 Saturday, March 8
10:30 AM – 11:40 AM
Harold Park Community Hall
Tix: $40 full or $10 socio-economically accessible We welcome you to our second performance for 2025. We are artists of composition… Our artistic professional backgrounds are diverse. …
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The Grey Men / XOMA / Restrukture / MX Robert Frost Saturday, March 8
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Elton Chong
The Grey Men Brad + Hayden + Dax and their adventures in music, whiskey and middle-aged failure. (Making incredible drone metal in the process.) @xoma.noise - Australian Rhythmic Noise & …
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Sonic Spaces - Alyx Dennison Saturday, March 8
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Hyde Park Barracks
Alyx Dennison is a singer-songwriter, composer and sound artist living and working on Wangal and Gadigal land. She was one half of beloved experimental pop duo kyü alongside Freya Berkhout, releasing …
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Guitar Club feat. Hinano Fujisaki Saturday, March 8
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hayes Street Studio
Hayes Street Studio is thrilled to present international jazz duo Guitar Club, Pouya Abdi and Danica Hobden, in a 50 minute set of original music featuring Australian saxophonist Hinano Fujisaki. With …
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BELIEVE goes to Church Saturday, March 8
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
PADDINGTON UNITING CHURCH
BELIEVE are back. Excited to be playing our next two set extravaganza at @paddingtonuniting 7pm Friday March 7, 2025. To quote Busta Rhymes… THE BLESSINGS DON’T STOP AND EITHER WILL WE. …
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AVANT GARDENS: SONGBIRDS
AVANT GARDENS: SONGBIRDS Sunday, March 9
9:00 AM
Glebe / Kurraba Point
Songbirds returns to Sydney by popular demand – a 30th birthday treat for our first musical garden party of 2025. Our composers have woken up with birds, hung out with them on their balconies, and …
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Venus Observed Live at The Church Living Room Theatre
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Venus Observed Live at The Church Monday, March 10
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
The Church
Venus Observed is Clayton Thomas (bass) and Phoebe Bognár (flutes). A duo of dynamic energy, sonic playfulness and honed skills, Venus Observed present a context-responsive music, engaging audiences …
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Living Room Theatre Monday, March 10
6:15 AM – 7:00 AM
Summer Hill Social
The Living Room Theatre at Summer Hill Social Join us for a special celebration as The Living Room Theatre marks its 25th anniversary with an evocative vignette from Ostinato. This performance will …
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Jim Denley & Phoebe Bognár / Tone Bird / Mikołaj Rytowski 𝐀𝐥𝐟 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 (𝐓𝐀𝐒) / 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐛𝐝𝐞𝐧'𝐬 '𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐠' (𝐃𝐄𝐔/𝐀𝐔𝐒)
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Jim Denley & Phoebe Bognár / Tone Bird / Mikołaj Rytowski Tuesday, March 11
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Stadium Rockdale
A curious evening of sonic encounters at Stadium Rockdale: -Jim Denley & Phoebe Bognár- Interwoven flutes, parts of flutes, modifications, voice, bits and bobs. -Tone Bird- Melanie Herbert & …
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𝐀𝐥𝐟 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 (𝐓𝐀𝐒) / 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐛𝐝𝐞𝐧'𝐬 '𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐠' (𝐃𝐄𝐔/𝐀𝐔𝐒) Tuesday, March 11
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Church Street Studios
𝐀𝐥𝐟 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 (𝐓𝐀𝐒): High-energy drummer Alf Jackson of Reptrillion Culture Club and Dogs of Pleasure plays solo drum kit. Heavily inspired by a lifestyle immersed in nature, Alf draws on patterns …
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Dahkkloud + Guitar Club feat. Hinano
Dahkkloud + Guitar Club feat. Hinano Wednesday, March 12
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Set 1: Dahkkloud - improvised soundscapes blending synths and acoustic instruments. The Dahkkloud ensemble is run by jazz musician and synth-lord James Williams, and is an improvised music ensemble …
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The Glider Paul McNamara Trio Now with Sandy Evans JAG at Foundry 616 IIPM Project: Figures & Fixtures
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The Glider Friday, March 14
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Lazybones Lounge
Psychedelic fourth world grooves The Glider captures a period of travel, discovery, and reconnection between old friends. The result is a meditation on colour, texture and rhythm, with musical …
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Paul McNamara Trio Now with Sandy Evans Friday, March 14
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
Piano: Paul McNamara, Bass: Dave Pudney, Drums: Greg Johns, and Special Guest: Sandy Evans, Saxophones “The piano will keep you honest, because no matter what you tell yourself, how far out or good …
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JAG at Foundry 616 Friday, March 14
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Foundry 616
JAG is Gabriella Hill, Jacques Emery and Alex Tucker. They improvise and play compositions. The music explores a range of sonic possibilities including textural densities, tension at different volumes …
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IIPM Project: Figures & Fixtures Friday, March 14
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Local Edition
Doors: 7:30 pm Music: 8:00 pm About the Performance: «figures & fixtures» consists of three new works created in close collaboration with iipm project with composers Anna Sowa, Yanik Soland, and …
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Final Fantasy / Chloe Kim, Jacques Emery & Marcus Whale Direct from Kolkata: The best of Hindustani Vocal Music
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Final Fantasy / Chloe Kim, Jacques Emery & Marcus Whale Saturday, March 15
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Suite 7a
Suite7a presents our second music night @ Haymarket! Iterative noise and otherwise left field performances by: Final Fantasy Chloe Kim, Jacques Emery & Marcus Whale 14th March 2025 9pm onwards …
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Direct from Kolkata: The best of Hindustani Vocal Music Saturday, March 15
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Local Edition
“Indrani Mukherjee from Kolkata left an indelible impression of her artistic sensibilities" The Hindu Newspaper (Delhi) Indrani Mukherjee, an internationally famed Hindustani Classical Vocalist, …
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The Sydney Cringe Festival 4 OTOMO YOSHIHIDE (JPN) + UMINARI TRIO (JPN/AUS) + TOMOMI ADACHI & the Noise Scavengers (JPN/AUS) Ensemble Offspring, 'The Sound of Symmetry' calyx sydney show
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The Sydney Cringe Festival 4 Sunday, March 16
7:30 AM – 2:55 PM
The Red Rattler Theatre
We’re back and have a full lineup! Here’s what’s you’re going to get: Terrificus Doctor Robot Scruffamudda Tom Adamson S.Miles Sandwich Magic Whatever Eva & Skitzenbitz Urethra …
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OTOMO YOSHIHIDE (JPN) + UMINARI TRIO (JPN/AUS) + TOMOMI ADACHI & the Noise Scavengers (JPN/AUS) Sunday, March 16
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
FACTORY FLOOR
OTOMO YOSHIHIDE - JAPANESE GUITAR PIONEERSupported by: UMINARI TRIO (JPN/AUS) + TOMOMI ADACHI & the Noise Scavengers (JPN/AUS) Presented by JOLT Arts A Titan of Japanese contemporary music, …
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Ensemble Offspring, 'The Sound of Symmetry' Sunday, March 16
3:30 AM
Chau Chak Wing Museum
ARIA-Nominated Ensemble Offspring are an innovative 8-part band known for performing at MONA FOMA, Sydney Festival and Melbourne Festival over their 23-year history. This will be a combined …
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calyx sydney show Sunday, March 16
5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Lazy thinking
calyx sydney show arvo gig @lazythinking__ sat march 15 doors 2pm $15 / pay as you feel honoured and delighted to be playing here with this absolutely wild line up mx-ai del lumanta hinano fujisaki …
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Sia Ahmad + Bree van Reyk - Live at The Church POUYA ABDI TRIOS - LIVE AT BUTCHERS BREW BAR! Hindustani classical vocal by Indrani Mukherjee BELIEVE @lazythinking
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Sia Ahmad + Bree van Reyk - Live at The Church Monday, March 17
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Church
Fine experimentalists in their own right, Sia Ahmad and Bree van Reyk bring their friendship into a first time collaboration, exploring their shared Belconnen teenhood and personal connections with …
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POUYA ABDI TRIOS - LIVE AT BUTCHERS BREW BAR! Monday, March 17
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Butchers Brew Bar
German guitarist & composer POUYA ABDI brings a night of dynamic jazz to Butchers Brew Bar featuring TWO trio formations: The first set will showcase a unique duo of two guitars & drums, with …
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Hindustani classical vocal by Indrani Mukherjee Monday, March 17
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Temple on the Park
Worlds Within Worlds presents an evening of Indian classical music with highly acclaimed vocalist Indrani Mukherjee. 5:00pm - doors open 5:30pm - music begins Artist bio: A highly acclaimed vocalist …
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BELIEVE @lazythinking Monday, March 17
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Excited to invite you all to a night of sonic deep dives in Dulwich Hill. We’re excited to be bringing the Farfisa back for a night of electro-acoustic BELIEVE-ing, over three sets of sonic …
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Volume presents: Fixtures - Lisa Lerkenfeldt SONDER: Gi Gi (Live) (US) with Nathan Moas & Doug Wright BALKO w/ Rémi Marchand & Chiara Kovac
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Volume presents: Fixtures - Lisa Lerkenfeldt Thursday, March 20
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Art Gallery of New South Wales North building, Meers Hall
Join Australian composer and performer Lisa Lerkenfeldt for a musical premiere at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Lerkenfeldt’s ‘In the window of time’ was commissioned by the prestigious INA GRM …
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SONDER: Gi Gi (Live) (US) with Nathan Moas & Doug Wright Thursday, March 20
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Vanguard
SONDER is dedicated to showcasing left-field artists pushing the boundaries of sound and creativity. Focused on experimental music and adjacent art forms, SONDER highlights visionary talents who are …
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BALKO w/ Rémi Marchand & Chiara Kovac Thursday, March 20
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Lazy Thinking
I’m super excited to take my solo ambient set to @lazythinking__ ’s stage opening for @balkogram and @chiarakovac on Wednesday 7:30pm If you enjoyed my new single Walanga Muru, …
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Phillip Johnston - Page of Madness (1926) Jazz:NOW - Hamed Sadeghi, Sabine Tapia with Harley Coleman, Novak Manojlovic’s CEREMONY
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Phillip Johnston - Page of Madness (1926) Friday, March 21
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
Page of Madness (1926) by Teinosuke Kinugasa with original music by Phillip Johnston Phillip Johnston’s original score for Teinosuke Kinugasa’s Japanese silent film masterpiece reflects the film’s …
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Jazz:NOW - Hamed Sadeghi, Sabine Tapia with Harley Coleman, Novak Manojlovic’s CEREMONY Friday, March 21
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Petersham Town Hall
SALVO opens SIMA’s JazzNow series on 20th of March by featuring Hamed Sadeghi, Sabine Tapia with Harley Coleman and Novak Manojlovic’s new project CEREMONY at the Petersham Town Hall. Conceived by …
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We Have Cats - Double Bass free form improv trio SCM New Music Ensemble (SCM110) KURA BAE & cos(MIR): Project Launch Johanna Selleck (flute) & Sumiko Yamamura (pianoforte) GIANT SHIMMER / Hinano Fujisaki & Jasper Craig-Adams Chameleons: Pianist Lee Dionne in Recital 5oLo5
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We Have Cats - Double Bass free form improv trio Saturday, March 22
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Ochredfern
We Have Cats - Double Bass free form improv trio Marie-Louise Bethune Josh Shipton Valerios Calocerinos BYO Beverages Donations to the band appreciated. If Marie-Louise wasn’t spending her time …
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SCM New Music Ensemble (SCM110) Saturday, March 22
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Verbrugghen Hall Friday 21 March 7:00pm Adult $25 Conc $15 The SCM New Music Ensemble, conducted by Benjamin Northey, presents works by Anna Clynne, Melody Eötvös, Sarah Kirkland Snider, Lachlan …
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KURA BAE & cos(MIR): Project Launch Saturday, March 22
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Golden Age Cinema
KURA BAE & cos(MIR) is an experimental electronic duo exploring nuances of the analog and digital. Four years in the making, this project is a fusion of two creative forces pushing the boundaries …
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Johanna Selleck (flute) & Sumiko Yamamura (pianoforte) Saturday, March 22
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
St Stephens Uniting Church
This concert coincides with the 340th birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach. The four new Australian works premiered today all include a ‘hint’ of Bach. jsbach@340 - Michael Hannan (première) …
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GIANT SHIMMER / Hinano Fujisaki & Jasper Craig-Adams Saturday, March 22
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
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Chameleons: Pianist Lee Dionne in Recital Saturday, March 22
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hayes St Studio
Hayes Street Studio co-director and pianist Lee Dionne presents a virtuosic, eclectic program that evades and captivates. Our composers appear at their most chameleon-esque, a masquerade of fanciful …
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5oLo5 Saturday, March 22
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Paddington Uniting Church
5oLo5 is a series of monthly contemporary music presentations that brings together five preeminent performers to present short solo works and to present a longer work as a quintet. Carefully curated …
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Jacques Emery - Double bass performance Dawdle (Bris) at Fatamorgana
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Jacques Emery - Double bass performance Sunday, March 23
6:00 AM – 6:30 AM
Museum of Contemporary Art
“spectral sub-bass tremolo heaven” Jacques Emery is a double bassist and composer. He is an accomplished soloist and versatile collaborator in the Australian jazz, classical and experimental music …
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Dawdle (Bris) at Fatamorgana Sunday, March 23
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fatamorgana
Featuring, Dawdle from Brisbane: a brainchild of Glen Schenau, with Placeholder, Meteorite Infant and Sky Chariot. Source: …
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Diego Idarraga piano recital / DR J trio Dawdle (Bris), Daily Toll, Laurence Quinn Bach and a Bit More
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Diego Idarraga piano recital / DR J trio Monday, March 24
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Diego Idarraga multi-instrumentalist and composer performs a classical piano recital with his own compositions and works by Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Debussy, Liszt and Scriabin followed by his …
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Dawdle (Bris), Daily Toll, Laurence Quinn Monday, March 24
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
2MBS
The second in a series of concerts at the 2MBS Founders Studio presented by the Contemporary Music Collective. Sunday March 23rd @ 3pm, 72-76 Chandos St, St Leonards. Near St Leonards train station …
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Bach and a Bit More Monday, March 24
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Church St Studios
Melbourne based flautist and composer Johanna Selleck teams up with one of Sydney’s keyboard legends Sumiko Yamamura in a JS Bach Flute Sonata to coincide with his 340th birthday and they will also …
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kaoss theory Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - March
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kaoss theory Tuesday, March 25
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Playing a little live show at @lazythinking__ on the 24 March at the first #kaosstheory night! Thanks to FM/AM for putting it on! Some more hardware goodness on the night with @impbox @decibelboy83 …
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Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - March Tuesday, March 25
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Chloe dedicates the final year of her 20s to a deeply personal and creative journey. Throughout 2025, she will focus each month on learning, growing, and creating, sharing her process through monthly …
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Chan/Bass + The Dunning Krueger Experience
Chan/Bass + The Dunning Krueger Experience Wednesday, March 26
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Chan/Bass Chan/Bass are an experimental duo from Warrane/Sydney consisting of Hayley Chan (drums) and Vin Bass (guitar/pedals). They released their debut single ‘Chamber’ at the end of …
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TOM AVGENICOS & LAUREN TSAMOURAS PLAY JUDY BAILEY Eko System label showcase
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TOM AVGENICOS & LAUREN TSAMOURAS PLAY JUDY BAILEY Thursday, March 27
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
St Stephens Uniting Church
Eora-based pianist Lauren Tsamouras and Muloobinba-based trumpeter Tom Avgenicos reimagine the music of legendary Australian/New Zealand jazz pianist and composer Judy Bailey. With Bailey no longer …
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Eko System label showcase Thursday, March 27
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Next showcase: 26th of March at @lazythinking__ 🌱 Lineup: @galiba_mp @mondowun @yung_limes Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2025/3/26/eko-system-label-showcase
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Pouya Abdi Quartet Magic Music
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Pouya Abdi Quartet Friday, March 28
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
German guitarist and composer Pouya Abdi makes his Sydney debut in a special concert featuring local musicians Oscar Peterson (bass), Alex Inman Hislop (drums), and Lauren Tsamouras (piano). Abdi …
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Magic Music Friday, March 28
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Phoenix Central Park
Magic Music is a compelling meeting of Jazz, Japanese and Iranian music, featuring four innovative musicians, as they celebrate friendship and the magical power of spontaneous musical dialogue. This …
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Bonmansland / Nomansland BLAUhAUS
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Bonmansland / Nomansland Saturday, March 29
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Stringy vibes are sounding siiiick!!! Come bliss out at our special show @lazythinking__ !! It’s gonna be a Bittersweet release party! Nomansland 7.30ish Bonmansland 8.30ish (Bonniesongs / …
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BLAUhAUS Saturday, March 29
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Paddington Uniting Church
Zigi Blau is a multi-instrumentalist improviser and producer who plays keys/synth in Foshe, Indira Elias, Marauder and has a solo project of fully improvised, live-looped dance music called BLAUhAUS. …
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Sodium Tail, Altman/Herbert, Megan Alice Clune Nick Russoniello: Air Mass GI / HINANO FUJISAKI & JASPER CRAIG-ADAMS / SCOTT MARR Fabulous Contraption, Recalibrate, Aether + Vassallo
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Sodium Tail, Altman/Herbert, Megan Alice Clune Sunday, March 30
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Sodium Tail (Blamey/Guerra/Hopkins) - synthesiser, speaker/amp, lyre Laura Altman & Melanie Herbert - clarinet/violin/things/feelings Megan Alice Clune - keyboard/clarinet/electronics $20/$15 on …
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Nick Russoniello: Air Mass Sunday, March 30
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
100clicksWest
Air Mass is a new electroacoustic performance piece by award-winning saxophonist Nick Russoniello. This work invites performers and listeners to engage deeply with the present moment; the shared air …
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GI / HINANO FUJISAKI & JASPER CRAIG-ADAMS / SCOTT MARR Sunday, March 30
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lawson Industrial Area
SIRC_UIT presentsINSEQUENCEGI HINANO FUJISAKI & JASPER CRAIG-ADAMS SCOTT MARR POP-UP BAR & KITCHEN MOUNTAIN CULTURE BEER CO High fidelity sound system by EZ AUDIO Saturday 29th March, from 7pm …
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Fabulous Contraption, Recalibrate, Aether + Vassallo Sunday, March 30
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Town Hall Hotel
Great Southern Nights Presents Recalibrate 12AM - rock, dub, Prog (Sydney, nsw) Rocking for energy, progging for musicality, dubbing for joy. RECALIBRATE is a Sydney trio combining heavy prog riffs …
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Scattered Order (Launch of New Album CONTINUE) plus Helvetica Noise Music + Tech workshop with Passepartout Duo Impromptu #6
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Scattered Order (Launch of New Album CONTINUE) plus Helvetica Noise Monday, March 31
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Red House
Scattered Order (Launch of New Album CONTINUE) After an unforgettable tribute to long time colleague and friend Michael Tee last year, the Sydney experimental legends return to the Red House to launch …
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Music + Tech workshop with Passepartout Duo Monday, March 31
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Frontyard Projects
Join Passepartout Duo (Nicoletta Favari & Christopher Salvito), creators of the KOMA Elektronik #Chromaplane and other sonic sundries, for a casual afternoon workshop and illuminating discussion …
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Impromptu #6 Monday, March 31
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
ReadyMade Works
the international edition! A guest from Poland - Aleksandra Bozek-Muszyñska, iipm sound art project from Switzerland and the return of Kevin Jeynes from Melbourne. Oh yes, and the inimitable Glenda …
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Wilbur Witta - Live at The Church SoundOut 2025
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Wilbur Witta - Live at The Church Saturday, February 1
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Church
Gadigal/Sydney based pianist and composer Wilbur Witta presents a new set of improvised music for piano and organ. Originally hailing from Canberra/Ngunnawal, Wilbur has performed across the globe, …
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SoundOut 2025 Saturday, February 1
5:00 AM
Drill Hall Gallery
Now in our 16th year, SoundOut is one of the gateway exploratory music-art events in Australia, providing a much-needed avenue for brilliant musical endeavors from around the world and Australia. We …
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Persian classical music with Hamed Sadeghi
Persian classical music with Hamed Sadeghi Monday, February 3
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Temple on the Park
Worlds Within Worlds presents an evening of Persian classical music with award-winning tar player and composer Hamed Sadeghi. Join us for a rare solo performance from award-winning Persian tar player …
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Carl Dewhurst Trio (Album launch) // Lauren Tsamouras + Tom Avgenicos
Carl Dewhurst Trio (Album launch) // Lauren Tsamouras + Tom Avgenicos Tuesday, February 4
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Monday Night Confessions is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and …
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SYNAPSE: 002
SYNAPSE: 002 Thursday, February 6
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
SYNAPSE: 002 Feat. Bija (live) @bijamusic Feverbreak (dj) @el_oh_vee_eeee The Mechanical Grotesque (live) @shokmachine Sonic anomalies, electronic experimentation and improvisations every Wednesday. …
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Spill Friday, February 7
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Phoenix Central Park
Released via the Berlin-based avantgarde imprint Corvo Records on October 9th, 2k22 is “Mycelium”, the latest full length album release by Magda Mayas and Tony Buck under their shared …
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The Companion Guide to Rome Nazri: Dance of Ingredients James Morley + Erin Helyard - Live at The Church GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT
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The Companion Guide to Rome Saturday, February 8
10:15 AM – 1:00 PM
Hayes Street Studio
Hayes Street Studio launches their 2025 season with an exhilarating night of chamber music featuring dynamic Australian musicians. ACO violist Stef Farrands, SSO cellist Chris Pidcock and MCO …
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Nazri: Dance of Ingredients Saturday, February 8
12:00 PM
Local Edition
Nazri is an intercultural hybrid performance conceptualised and composed by award-winning composer Dr Shervin Mirzeinali and funded by Creative Australia. This captivating production brings together …
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James Morley + Erin Helyard - Live at The Church Saturday, February 8
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Church
About James Morley Renowned as “Australia’s most exciting young cellist” (Limelight), Switzerland-based Australian cellist James Morley is celebrated for his innovative solo and chamber performances, …
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GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT Saturday, February 8
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Manning Bar
Bird’s Robe is thrilled to announce the debut Australia and New Zealand tour of acclaimed Irish post-rock group GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT. The band will perform shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, …
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Liminal Space EP launch with BoNo Felix Bornholdt - Live at The Church Another Blue Day
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Liminal Space EP launch with BoNo Monday, February 10
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
St Stephens Uniting Church
In celebration of the release of their debut EP ‘Whodunit?!’, Liminal Space invites you to join them at St Stephen’s Uniting Church on Sunday February 9th! The brilliant BoNo will be …
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Felix Bornholdt - Live at The Church Monday, February 10
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Church
Felix Bornholdt is a pianist and composer from Aotearoa New Zealand. A prolific improviser and pianist, Felix is a regular fixture in Sydney both as a solo artist and as part of the electronic trio …
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Another Blue Day Monday, February 10
6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
It’s Another Blue Day! On Sunday, the 9th of February, Lazy Thinking and @fbiradio ‘s Unfurl returns with another afternoon of ambient and outer music. An 8 act lineup of spacey, experimental …
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Ellen and Mary / Ben Lerner Quartet
Ellen and Mary / Ben Lerner Quartet Wednesday, February 12
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Happy new year adventurous music lovers and boy do we have some treats lined up for you to soften the landing into February. Join us at Stadium Rockdale on the 11th of Feb to hear Jetsetters Ellen and …
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XOMA / Restrukture / MX Robert Frost
XOMA / Restrukture / MX Robert Frost Thursday, February 13
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
@xoma.noise - Australian Rhythmic Noise & Industrial music. @Restrukture - Australian industrial music Mx Robert Frost - a wizard who lives in the mountains Uncompromising sonics of every …
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Magda Mayas / Tony Buck / Dave Brown Alan Sparhawk (of Low, USA) with Come (USA) + Circuit des Yeux (USA)
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Magda Mayas / Tony Buck / Dave Brown Friday, February 14
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
The Mayas/Buck/Brown trio is an expansion of Buck (The Necks) and Mayas’ long-time Berlin-based duo, Spill, but with the expansive addition of Melbourne-based Dave Brown (Pateras/Baxter/Brown, …
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Alan Sparhawk (of Low, USA) with Come (USA) + Circuit des Yeux (USA) Friday, February 14
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Oxford Art Factory
Alan Sparhawk of Low will commence his first live Australian dates in support of his acclaimed solo debut White Roses, My God. Audiences are in for a special treat on this carefully curated triple …
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Weirding Ways Valentitanic Trio Record Launch Solo Guitar with Tommaso Girotto
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Weirding Ways Saturday, February 15
10:30 AM – 11:40 AM
Harold Park Hall
Chronology Arts is an experimental multi-disciplinary collective who have come together for creative development and performance with an ethos of enriching our culture with liberation of expression, …
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Valentitanic Trio Record Launch Saturday, February 15
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
On February 14th, 2025 a new album will be launched by Sydney’s premier 4 piece trio, as the Valentitanic Trio returns to Johnston Street to ruin love day for everyone. The brand new debut album …
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Solo Guitar with Tommaso Girotto Saturday, February 15
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hayes Street Studio
Hayes Street Studio presents Australian classical guitarist Tommaso Girotto in an intimate solo recital. Prizewinner of both national and international guitar competitions including the Adelaide …
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STELARC WITH BOLT ENSEMBLE & HUH (JPN) Music from Two Hemispheres DORKA FOSTER 4TET
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STELARC WITH BOLT ENSEMBLE & HUH (JPN) Sunday, February 16
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
FACTORY FLOOR
STELARC Supported by: HUH (JPN) + JAMES HULLICK + BOLT ENSEMBLE Presented by JOLT Arts and PBS 106.7FM Striding forth from the history books, internationally pioneering Cyprus-born Australian artist …
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Music from Two Hemispheres Sunday, February 16
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Church Street Studios
A concert of contemporary classical works for trumpet and piano by composers from Australia and beyond, performed by musicians Dr. Harriet Channon (trumpet), Ryley Gillen (trumpet), and Sumiko …
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DORKA FOSTER 4TET Sunday, February 16
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Butchers Brew Bar
Delve into the unknown with all-improvised music that blends the soulful depth of jazz with the experimental edge of avant-garde. DORKA FOSTER, Budapest based flautist & bandleader, makes her …
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Inlay Ensemble with Bukhu Ganburged plus BEAUFORT SCALE HUH (Jpn) / JAMES HULLICK
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Inlay Ensemble with Bukhu Ganburged plus BEAUFORT SCALE Monday, February 17
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Red House
The People’s Republic first became aware of the astonishing Bukhchuluun Ganburged when he played at the house ten years ago, and finally we can welcome him back, now joining one of …
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HUH (Jpn) / JAMES HULLICK Monday, February 17
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
LAZY THINKING Presented by Lazy Thinking & JOLT Arts HUH (Jpn) JAMES HULLICK WITHDRAWE Legendary noise and sound art duo HUH bring the action to Lazy Thinking, and supported by recalcitrant …
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The Cloud Maker Rare Faction / Tony Buck & Alister Spence
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The Cloud Maker Wednesday, February 19
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Phoenix Central Park
The Cloud Maker’s music celebrates goddesses from each of the five female master musician’s cultures. Channelling ancient tales of fierce battles, shaman dances, journeys to the after-life, and a moth …
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Rare Faction / Tony Buck & Alister Spence Wednesday, February 19
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Rare Faction Rare Faction is the duo project of Phillippa Murphy-Haste (viola and bass clarinet) and Jacques Emery (double bass), two of Sydney’s art music mainstays. Having played together within …
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Hence Therefore / Hedonist / Contextura Bree van Reyk, Niki Johnson and Hayley Chan - Angelica Mesiti
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Hence Therefore / Hedonist / Contextura Thursday, February 20
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Wednesday. Feat. @hence_therefore @croybroodfood Contextura Uncompromising sonics and magnificent noises of every persuasion, every Wednesday. Doors 6, sounds from 7. Source: …
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Bree van Reyk, Niki Johnson and Hayley Chan - Angelica Mesiti Thursday, February 20
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Art Gallery of New South Wales Naala Badu, North building
Talks and performance - Star mapping and celestial navigation Join us at Art After Hours as we celebrate Angelica Mesiti: The Rites of When, a major commission in the Nelson Packer Tank by one of …
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Visions of Nar
Visions of Nar Friday, February 21
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
Visions of Nar brings a kaleidoscopic ride through Armenian folk, jazz and fresh compositions with a nod to the fiery Armenian goddess of water, sea and rain: Nar. Bringing together some of the most …
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two.two.two Maryam Rahmani
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two.two.two Saturday, February 22
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
An evening of three enthralling improvised sets by three multi-faceted local and international duos: Venus Observed: Clayton Thomas (bass) + Phoebe Bognár (flutes) A duo of dynamic energy, sonic …
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Maryam Rahmani Saturday, February 22
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sydney Observatory
From sunset to twilight, in the perfect golden hour, join us at the highest point in Sydney to experience some of Australia’s most compelling musicians perform an immersive and evolving 3-hour set. …
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Svntax Error + Your Loving Tyrant Stephen Adams + the music box project @ Rex Cramphorn Studio Extreme Trans Neptunian Objects
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Svntax Error + Your Loving Tyrant Sunday, February 23
11:30 AM – 3:55 PM
Darling Nikki’s @ White Horse Hotel
Svntax Error are a four piece Sydney guitar band that might strike some as postrock, others as psychedelic and still others as the last outpost of a darker kind of Prog. This all-of-the-above comes …
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Stephen Adams + the music box project @ Rex Cramphorn Studio Sunday, February 23
6:00 AM – 7:30 AM
Rex Cramphorn Studio, Department of Theatre & Performance Studies
Join Stephen Adams and the music box project for a showing of performance scenarios and processes developed during a residency at Rex Cramphorn Performance Research Studio. This residency is a testing …
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Extreme Trans Neptunian Objects Sunday, February 23
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Town Hall Hotel
This Saturday at the The Townie I rant and rave like an absolute lunatic about what the government doesn’t want you to know! Put on your tinfoil hats, keep your phone in a chip packet, turn your …
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Hearts For Gaza Charity Concert Fundraiser Dietrich Bonhoeffer Project Anna da Silva Chen and James Morley in recital
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Hearts For Gaza Charity Concert Fundraiser Monday, February 24
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Addison Road Community Centre
OVERVIEW Immerse yourself in an afternoon of stunning original acoustic music and Arabic songs from local composers/musicians Antonio Aguilar, Chloé Charody, Keyna Wilkins, Pavle Cajic, Maissa …
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer Project Monday, February 24
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Big Schoolroom, Sydney Grammar School
Ensemble Nobiles (Germany) Sydney Chamber Choir Sam Allchurch | Conductor 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two and the death of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, an influential Lutheran …
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Anna da Silva Chen and James Morley in recital Monday, February 24
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Hayes Street Studio
Hayes Street Studio presents acclaimed musicians, violinist Anna da Silva Chen and cellist James Morley in a virtuosic duo program. The pair have established themselves as leading chamber musicians of …
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Spill (DEU) // Alister Spence Trio (Album Launch)
Spill (DEU) // Alister Spence Trio (Album Launch) Tuesday, February 25
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Jo Oh No Jo + Eminovsk/Inman-Hislop
Jo Oh No Jo + Eminovsk/Inman-Hislop Wednesday, February 26
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Tuesday, Feb 25 Doors: 7:30pm Set 1 @ 8pm: Jo Oh No Jo Set 2 @ 9pm(ish): Eminovski/Inman-Hislop Address - “Stadium Rockdale” Lvl 1, 5 Tramway Arcade (find the “Massage” sign, …
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Switched On: The Necks Josh Shipton / Defektro / Zonked JAZZ UPSTAIRS featuring Loretta Palmeiro & Mark Isaacs
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Switched On: The Necks Thursday, February 27
12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
City Recital Hall
Revered sonic trailblazers and one of Australia’s great cult bands, The Necks, embark on their Australian tour in early 2025 to celebrate the release of their 20th studio album, Bleed. Bleed features …
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Josh Shipton / Defektro / Zonked Thursday, February 27
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Wednesday. Feat. @joshshiptonland @defektro @zonked.u_u Uncompromising sonics and magnificent noises of every persuasion, every Wednesday. Doors 6, sounds from 7. Source: …
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JAZZ UPSTAIRS featuring Loretta Palmeiro & Mark Isaacs Thursday, February 27
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
St Stephens Uniting Church
‘Saxophone Sonata’ World Premiere + ‘Extemporisations’ In 2023, with the support of private donations including through the Australian Cultural Fund, composer/pianist Mark …
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GODSWOUNDS Album Launch: "Cheer Up Sunshine"
GODSWOUNDS Album Launch: "Cheer Up Sunshine" Friday, February 28
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Vanguard
Described as a “kaiju video game nightmare,” GODSWOUNDS fuse alt-rock, prog, brass and 8-bit video game sounds into something entirely their own. The Sydney-based band celebrates the release of their …
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Decay : EPROM (USA)
Decay : EPROM (USA) Sunday, January 5
2:00 PM – 3:59 PM
Oxford Art Factory
Decay Audio Presents, EPROM (USA). Emerging from the intersection of experimental electronic music, EPROM defies genre boundaries with his audacious fusion of complex rhythms, raw computer outputs, …
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The Space Lady [USA]
The Space Lady [USA] Saturday, January 11
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Red House
Destined to be one of the great shows of 2025 (or any other year!), The People’s Republic is thrilled to announce an exclusive show by one of the world’s great underground artists as she …
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Stevie Richards (Melb), POSITIVE NO MINUS ZERO (Newc) + More!!! Decide Today, Schkeuditzer Kreuz, and Xoma CANARY IN THE COLES LINE (PARA Benefit Show)
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Stevie Richards (Melb), POSITIVE NO MINUS ZERO (Newc) + More!!! Sunday, January 12
12:00 PM – 3:59 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Stevie Richards (Melb) POSITIVE NO MINUS ZERO (Newc) More!!! Sat Jan 11th Stadium Rockdale, 5 Tramway Arcade $10 Last minute show for synthesist/saxophonist Stevie Richards …
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Decide Today, Schkeuditzer Kreuz, and Xoma Sunday, January 12
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
The end is nigh! This Saturday at @lazythinking__ in downtown Dulwich Hill, things get loud and thumpy with Decide Today, SK, and Xoma making big noise This is all ages and entry by donation (no …
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CANARY IN THE COLES LINE (PARA Benefit Show) Sunday, January 12
1:30 PM – 3:59 PM
BURDEKIN HOTEL
Featuring Decide Today (Anarchist noize + propaganda, from Cincinnati, USA) and Schkeuditzer Kreuz (Lawson, Australia. one human and some machines, making noise, in the face of it all) and more 2025 …
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Warp & Weft with Gabi, Heaven Spot, Perfect Actress and Takeo.K Lizard State / Ligature / Charles Carnabuci / Heaven Cell
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Warp & Weft with Gabi, Heaven Spot, Perfect Actress and Takeo.K Monday, January 13
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Slipway
Sunday 12th January, 4.30 to 9.30PM Presenting… Gabi (NTS) - https://www.nts.live/shows/gabi Heaven Spot - https://soundcloud.com/killian_wak/m5-heaven-spot Perfect Actress [live] - …
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Lizard State / Ligature / Charles Carnabuci / Heaven Cell Monday, January 13
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
MoshPit
Lizard State are super excited to be playing MoshPit bar next January with @ligature.waz . This will be our first ‘headline’ show but is really just gonna be a Sunday arvo filled with some post-rock / …
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Closed Circuits
Closed Circuits Wednesday, January 15
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
We’ve been monitoring Eora’s underground sounds… Closed Circuits debuts on Tuesday 14th January at @lazythinking__ , bringing you a night with sydney selectors on our watchlist: 🌀🌀🌀🌀 @lewa.v_ …
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Fuse: 16/01
Fuse: 16/01 Friday, January 17
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Inner-West Warehouse
Fuse is an Electro-Acoustic/Experimental music night. Focused on showcasing live performance in immersive environments. Tangerine - Tangerine is a continuously evolving live act, producer and DJ. In …
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SYNAPSE Fabels with Bukhu & Scattered Order Dark with Excessive Bright
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SYNAPSE Sunday, January 19
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
PREMIER LAUNCH PARTY: We’re starting a new series this Saturday, curated by the peerless @ayaan._.asif that will specialise in all forms of strange and awesome electronic experimentation and intense …
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Fabels with Bukhu & Scattered Order Sunday, January 19
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Another night of ambient psych, guitary textures, throat singing, and projections and loops. Fabels - https://www.facebook.com/fabelsmusic Bukhu - https://www.horsefiddle.com Scattered Order - …
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Dark with Excessive Bright Sunday, January 19
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
ACO On The Pier
Sydney Festival presents the Omega Ensemble performing Missy Mazzoli’s Dark with Excessive Bright at ACO On The Pier, for its 2025 program. “A spectacular edge-of-your-seat performance” —The …
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Magda Mayas [Germany] + Jim Denley and Great Waitress grasps / california girls / marcus whale / rebel yell Fountain Chorus
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Magda Mayas [Germany] + Jim Denley and Great Waitress Monday, January 20
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Red House
A very dear friend and one of the greatest living experimental pianists returns to the People’s Republic from Berlin to explore our new grand piano with some brilliant friends from Sydney in an …
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grasps / california girls / marcus whale / rebel yell Monday, January 20
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
one nite only sunday 19 january grasps california girls marcus whale rebel yell @ lazy thinking Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2025/1/5/grasps-california-girls-marcus-whale-rebel-yell
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Fountain Chorus Monday, January 20
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
14 Vine Street
A through-composed concert featuring improvised performances from seven local improvisers, artists, and musicians. Fountain Chorus is a through-composed concert featuring improvised performances from …
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Matt McMahon & Holly Moore Quartet (Vic)
Matt McMahon & Holly Moore Quartet (Vic) Tuesday, January 21
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Opening 2025 at Monday Night Confessions is legendary Australian pianist Matt McMahon @mattmcmahon6400 , performing solo! Mike Nock -who was originally advertised for this gig- has had to pull out due …
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Jules Reidy
Jules Reidy Wednesday, January 22
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Phoenix Central Park
Jules Reidy makes music for processed and acoustic instruments (mostly guitars). Their recent work can be described as a series of non-traditional song forms which combine unstable harmonic …
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Julien Mier - Soleil (Single launch) Goethe Lounge: Crux Duo dprk - dragonfly mountain album launch
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Julien Mier - Soleil (Single launch) Thursday, January 23
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
Launching the first single Soleil by Dutch-French multi instrumentalist composer and illustrator Julien Mier in 6 years after releasing the full length Industries In The Trees back in 2019. After …
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Goethe Lounge: Crux Duo Thursday, January 23
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Goethe-Institut
Contemporary chamber music duo: album launch show Following their triumphant collaboration at the 2023 Sydney Festival, multifaceted keyboardist and vocalist Lisa Moore and virtuoso clarinetist Lloyd …
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dprk - dragonfly mountain album launch Thursday, January 23
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
dprk - Richard Fielding (Severed Heads, The Loop Orchestra) on synths, Nick Dan (xNoBBQx) on electronic drums and synth and Juke Wyat on guitar recently returned from a whirlwind tour of 9 Japanese …
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The Cage Project Julien Mier / Raven / Daniel O’Toole / Jennifers Last Name Barney McAll - Non Compliance Trio
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The Cage Project Friday, January 24
10:00 AM
Carriageworks
More than 70 years after its composition John Cage’s magnum opus, Sonatas and Interludes, is reimagined as a three-dimensional world. Australian percussionist, composer and sound artist Matthias …
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Julien Mier / Raven / Daniel O’Toole / Jennifers Last Name Friday, January 24
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
JUST ANNOUNCED. A supremely special, super eclectic night from four stellar artists covering outer, experimental electronic songs, sounds and textures. Doors 6, toons from 7. Feat. @julienmier …
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Barney McAll - Non Compliance Trio Friday, January 24
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Join ARIA-winning, Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Barney McAll for a rare and electrifying performance. Renowned as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary jazz, Barney’s …
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Embedded music residency Rachel Lyn
Embedded music residency Rachel Lyn Saturday, January 25
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Join Yuin multidisciplinary sound creator Rachel Lyn for this performance inspired by the art on display in the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Born in Australia and currently based in Berlin, …
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Usta: 'Beatings Come from Heaven' Album Launch Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - January
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Usta: 'Beatings Come from Heaven' Album Launch Sunday, January 26
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Trocadero Room
Ready to party? No? Too bad. Join us for Usta’s “Beatings Come from Heaven” album launch. Usta blends noise rock, blackened post-hardcore and Croatian folk with strange, otherworldly …
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Chloe Kim - 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 - January Sunday, January 26
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Chloe dedicates the final year of her 20s to a deeply personal and creative journey. Throughout 2025, she will focus each month on learning, growing, and creating, sharing her process through monthly …
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Opus Now #32: Byrd and Adams and Brooks Chris Cody + Charlie Tait 'Under Ocean' (Album Launch) // Words Fail + Jim Denley
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Opus Now #32: Byrd and Adams and Brooks Tuesday, January 28
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
St John's College, within the University of Sydney
Opus Now #32 explores music from leading practitioners in the field of experimental, informed classical and contemporary music OPUS NOW #32 Where: St Johns College (USYD) The College Tower • 10 …
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Chris Cody + Charlie Tait 'Under Ocean' (Album Launch) // Words Fail + Jim Denley Tuesday, January 28
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Monday Night Confessions is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and …
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SYNAPSE 001 Cloud music
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SYNAPSE 001 Thursday, January 30
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
The first edition of Lazy Thinking’s new weekly-ish Wednesday series of dark electronics and leftfield noise. Feat Postponez (dj) @postponez Temucom (live) @temucom_0 Monoeater (live) @monoeater.noise …
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Cloud music Thursday, January 30
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Art Gallery of New South Wales South building Kaldor Hall
Hear ethereal musical clusters, floating tones and swathes of spacious sound in this music series inspired by the symbolism of clouds. Presented alongside the Magritte exhibition at the Art Gallery of …
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The Double (USA) + Chimers HUBBUB (France); BELIEVE; Zosha Warpeha (USA) / Freya Schack-Arnott
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The Double (USA) + Chimers Friday, January 31
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Trocadero Room
The Double are Jim White and Emmett Kelly. Feeling lilac? Dance Never Ask. This might make you uncomfortable but I like it! - Iggy Pop Don’t miss a rare appearance of The Double alongside Chimers who …
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HUBBUB (France); BELIEVE; Zosha Warpeha (USA) / Freya Schack-Arnott Friday, January 31
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
SoundOut Festival, Johnston Street Jazz and Inner West Jazz Fest are excited to be making this unique night of remarkable music possible. Featuring French improvising legends ‘HUBBUB’ this …
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A Sinkless Shore
A Sinkless Shore Sunday, December 1
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Local Edition
Intimately explores landscapes of madness… BIO: Moo is a CMH (Creatively Maladjusted Human) gone AWOL (living in the gift). She is an experimental vocalist-songwriter and accordionist with a …
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Sunday Noise Impromptu #5
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Sunday Noise Monday, December 2
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Ok so we’re not very good at taking a day, and will now in fact not be taking a day on Sunday. We will instead be doing a later show programmed by the singular @ayaan._.asif who’s previously co …
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Impromptu #5 Monday, December 2
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
ReadyMade Works
An evening of performance improvisation. 3 solos by: Andrew Morrish, Peter Trotman & Tony Osborne Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2024/12/1/impromptu-5
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Ragan Kang’s ‘Harmless’ & the Mary Rapp Trio
Ragan Kang’s ‘Harmless’ & the Mary Rapp Trio Tuesday, December 3
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Robbie Divine, String Club, Final Fantasy
Robbie Divine, String Club, Final Fantasy Wednesday, December 4
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Set times for tonight’s really special multi state show of experimental heavy hitters. Feat. @robbie.divine (Naam) String Club < @tiny_handsz @astridbelll @davidsuyasa < Final Fantasy Doors, …
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The Blue Hour #6
The Blue Hour #6 Thursday, December 5
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
On December 4th, at Lazy Thinking (@lazythinking__ ) catch the 6th edition of The Blue Hour: an ambient music night exploring texture, atmosphere, and soundscapes through drone, experimental, and …
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We Will Intersect STORIES OF WATER AND EARTH SONDER: Robbie Divine, Marcus Whale + Land Systems Sandy Evans / Satsuki Odamura / Steve Elphick / Sohrab Kolahdooz On the Telephone / Delay 45
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We Will Intersect Friday, December 6
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Phoenix Central Park
After releasing an eponymous album in 2023 and a follow up EP ”Fragments” in 2024, post-jazz improvising quartet We Will Intersect will premiere a site-specific composition by pianist Adrian …
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STORIES OF WATER AND EARTH Friday, December 6
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Woodburn Creative
Our next gig at BackStage Music, Stories of Water and Earth, isn’t too far away! Darwin-based Arafura Music Collective and Sydney mavericks Ensemble Offspring collaborate for the first time in this …
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SONDER: Robbie Divine, Marcus Whale + Land Systems Friday, December 6
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Vanguard
SONDER is dedicated to showcasing left-field artists pushing the boundaries of sound and creativity. Focused on experimental music and adjacent art forms, SONDER highlights visionary talents who are …
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Sandy Evans / Satsuki Odamura / Steve Elphick / Sohrab Kolahdooz Friday, December 6
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
A meeting of Japanese, Iranian and jazz music…. Join us for a thrilling adventure, featuring four innovative musicians, as they celebrate friendship and the magical power of spontaneous musical …
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On the Telephone / Delay 45 Friday, December 6
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Gladstone Hotel
The Living Room Theatre in association with Kawai presents On the Telephone is the debut duo of Uma Volkmer (trumpet) and Naoko Uemoto (saxophone). They are interested in crafting heartfelt sounds …
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SARAH PURDON, GARY DALEY, LLOYD SWANTON, KALON CAPTAIN Music and Sound Design Student Showcase feat. Together Apart FLESH RITUALS & SIREN SONGS Cone of Confusion & Shri Susanta Chowdhury Clayton Thomas
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SARAH PURDON, GARY DALEY, LLOYD SWANTON, KALON CAPTAIN Saturday, December 7
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Butchers Brew Bar
KALON CAPTAIN (drums) & SARAH PURDON (trumpet), emerging voices in the new Jazz generation, are joined by Australian Jazz icons LLOYD SWANTON on bass (The Necks, The Catholics) & GARY DALEY on …
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Music and Sound Design Student Showcase feat. Together Apart Saturday, December 7
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
UTS Central (Building 2), Level 4 Foyer
You are invited to attend the Music and Sound Design student showcase which also features a premier performance of ‘Together Apart,’ compositions for world chamber music ensemble, by …
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FLESH RITUALS & SIREN SONGS Saturday, December 7
11:00 AM – 3:59 PM
The Vanguard
The Soft Machine welcomes you to Flesh Rituals and Siren Songs, a concatenation of erotic, connective and immersive performance art, industrial / alternative / electronic live music, beautiful freaks …
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Cone of Confusion & Shri Susanta Chowdhury Saturday, December 7
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
secret rooftop location
PsyconFest presents to you a musical event under the sunset on the first Saturday of summer with Cone of Confusion and Sitar Maestro Shri Susanta Chowdury. Cone of Confusion is an Eora-based …
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Clayton Thomas Saturday, December 7
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Local Edition
A solo concert for double bass, objects and the time we share. Clayton Thomas is a double bassist, band leader, festival maker and grass roots organiser born in Nipaluna / Hobart. A figure on the …
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Songs of Love & Loss & Hope Rhythms of Ryde Peggy Mini-Festival Jazz in the Park feat Microfiche Fatamorgana Showcase
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Songs of Love & Loss & Hope Sunday, December 8
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Local Edition
Metin Yilmaz Bilur/Kaval (Kurdish Flute) Larysa Kovalchuk Bandura (Ukranian string instrument) / Voice “A rare meeting and musical journey” Metin Yilmaz and Larysa Kovalchuk are both …
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Rhythms of Ryde Sunday, December 8
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Lachlan's Line Auditorium
Alex Tucker and Daniel Raymond perform post Masterclass with Simon Barker. These two are exceptional musicians and if you have not yet been transfixed, do yourself a favour. Alex Tucker and Daniel …
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Peggy Mini-Festival Sunday, December 8
11:00 AM
Peggy Glanville-Hicks House
Matthias Schack-Arnott writes: The year is almost at an end and so is my time at Peggy’s. To celebrate the residency and the beautiful community that it exists within, we’re presenting a …
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Jazz in the Park feat Microfiche Sunday, December 8
5:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Gladstone Park
Jazz in the Park will return in 2024 on Saturday 7 December from 1:00pm-6:00pm as Balmain comes alive with the sounds of Jazz! A must-see event sure to please jazz lovers and lovers of fine music. …
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Fatamorgana Showcase Sunday, December 8
12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Fatamorgana
DEBRIS & ENZO {first time collaboration set} VERNA BLOOM SKY CHARIOT SLY VOOM DOORS 8PM $15 Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2024/12/7/fatamorgana-showcase
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Sitar recital by Maestro Susanta Chowdhury APOPHENIA
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Sitar recital by Maestro Susanta Chowdhury Monday, December 9
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Step into a world of enchanting music and timeless tradition with our exclusive Sitar Concert Extravaganza. This unforgettable evening will transport you through the rich soundscapes of classical …
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APOPHENIA Monday, December 9
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Red House
The People’s Republic is thrilled to welcome one of Sydney’s most captivating musical experiences to the Red House for the first time, creating a new improvised soundscape to accompany one …
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Trio Now // Michael Avgenicos: Eudaemons
Trio Now // Michael Avgenicos: Eudaemons Tuesday, December 10
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Church St Studios
For the penultimate Confession of 2024: the debut project of saxophonist Michael Avgenicos @5vgenicos Sydney based tenor saxophonist Michael Avgenicos brings together a new quartet, featuring long …
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Delay 45 + Sheket (Lerner/Geddes/Pike) Alon Ilsar (solo) + BoNo (Bonnie Stewart and Novak Manojlovic)
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Delay 45 + Sheket (Lerner/Geddes/Pike) Wednesday, December 11
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Lazybones Lounge
Presenting Delay 45 & Sheket: two trailblazing artists from Sydney’s jazz & improvised music scene. A double bill for the ages! Delay 45 is an acclaimed jazz & improvisation quartet …
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Alon Ilsar (solo) + BoNo (Bonnie Stewart and Novak Manojlovic) Wednesday, December 11
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Friends of adventurous music we are closing out the year with a wonderful evening to wrap your ears around. The fabulous Alon Ilsar @airsticksguy and BONO (Novak Manojlovic and Jetsetter herself …
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Hindson/Lam - Sad Piano (Album Launch) Alister Spence Trio
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Hindson/Lam - Sad Piano (Album Launch) Thursday, December 12
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Free, online registration required “Sad Piano” is an album of eleven solo piano works composed by renowned composer, Professor Matthew Hindson AM, and recorded by acclaimed pianist, Andrea Lam on the …
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Alister Spence Trio Thursday, December 12
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Gladstone Hotel
The Living Room Theatre in association with Kawai presents Alister Spence Trio Formed in Sydney more than 25 years ago, this band brings together three of Australia’s most exciting, innovative, and …
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Grasps: when will you be here again? Facemeat + Spectral Gates + Doctor Robot
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Grasps: when will you be here again? Friday, December 13
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Phoenix Central Park
Tickets: Free, by ballot only Christian aka Grasps is an electronic artist & producer based in Eora (Sydney), in so-called Australia. Their sound is experimental electronic, enmeshing sounds from …
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Facemeat + Spectral Gates + Doctor Robot Friday, December 13
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
FACEMEAT Inspired by the likes of John Zorn and Frank Zappa, and comprising the best of Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, Facemeat is abrasive, uncompromising, and unsettling. The debut album “Questions …
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WINGS X INJURY
WINGS X INJURY Saturday, December 14
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Mansions Potts Point (The Old World Bar)
The iconic World Bar is revived as a multi-floored realm of exploratory live music, art, fashion and performance. Join us in revitalising the night life of Kings Cross, where artistic fusion fosters …
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Warm Currency / Anthony Guerra / Angie The Grey Men / Amammoth / Crow's Foot SOUND PERFORMANCE BY ROSS MANNING
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Warm Currency / Anthony Guerra / Angie Sunday, December 15
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Frontyard
Warm Currency are playing a Gadigal Country (Sydney) show, Dec 14, with long-time friends @silvervideo and @anthonypguerra to celebrate the release of our album “Petals” (out soon on …
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The Grey Men / Amammoth / Crow's Foot Sunday, December 15
6:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Lazy Thinking
Amammoth Filthy and disgusting doom/sludge out of Sydney, Australia. The Grey Men Volume as an instrument and strip nearly everything else away. Art As Catharsis is proud to announce the release of …
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SOUND PERFORMANCE BY ROSS MANNING Sunday, December 15
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Sydenham International
end of year celebrations 🎉 and the closing of Vicky Browne’s excellent exhibition ‘Everything New is Old’ With sound performance by visiting artist ✨Ross Manning ✨✨ @vickykbrowne @rossfmanning Source: …
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JUDITH HAMANN & JAMES RUSHFORD Great Town Hall Christmas Concert
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JUDITH HAMANN & JAMES RUSHFORD Monday, December 16
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Red House
Returning From Berlin, JUDITH HAMANN & JAMES RUSHFORD Bring a Brand New Project to the RED HOUSE. Two of the most admired Australian musicians on the European new music scene are returning to the …
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Great Town Hall Christmas Concert Monday, December 16
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ashfield Town Hall
If you are ready to BELIEVE in Miracles, we are ready to provide them. On this auspicious evening in 2024, the Great Town Hall Christmas Concert is preparing to go down in history (once more). …
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Max Alduca Band (Single Launch) // Wilbur Whitta (Solo)
Max Alduca Band (Single Launch) // Wilbur Whitta (Solo) Tuesday, December 17
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Harry Ward
Harry Ward Thursday, December 19
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Phoenix Central Park
Australian violinist Harry Ward enjoys a multifaceted career as soloist, chamber and orchestral musician. He currently resides in Berlin where he is in the first violins of the Berliner …
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SONDER: Ulla (US)
SONDER: Ulla (US) Friday, December 20
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Vanguard
SONDER is dedicated to showcasing left-field artists pushing the boundaries of sound and creativity. Focused on experimental music and adjacent art forms, SONDER highlights visionary talents who are …
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Placeholder and Friends
Placeholder and Friends Saturday, December 21
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Placeholder and Friends invite you to upstairs 5 Tramway arcade, Rockdale. Regrettably this spot is not accessible, it’s on the first floor approximately 25 stairs with handrail on the right. Toilet …
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LIMINAL SPACE DUO + ST/ONES
LIMINAL SPACE DUO + ST/ONES Sunday, December 22
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Butchers Brew Bar
THE CO-OPERATIVE ORCHESTRA PRESENTS LIMINAL SPACE DUO + ST/ONES In a final hurrah for 2024, The Co-Operative Orchestra presents two fine offerings from Sydney’s indie music scene in STO/NES + …
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The Blue Day
The Blue Day Monday, December 23
4:00 AM – 3:59 PM
Lazy Thinking
Lazy Thinking and @fbiradio ‘s ‘Unfurl’ present ‘The Blue Day,’ a 12 hour program of unhurried, ambient, acoustic, slowcore, electronic and minimal songs and compositions from artists of every …
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D.C CROSS [Solo Guitar]
D.C CROSS [Solo Guitar] Monday, December 30
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
The Red House
D.C Cross describes himself as a “transformative instrumental guitarist from Arncliffe”… So not only is he one of Sydney’s finest musicians, he’s a Red House local! Accordingly, the People’s …
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November 2024

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Fabulous Contraption + Boroky + Anti Guitar Trio Chloe Kim 김예지: Music for Six Double Bassists
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Fabulous Contraption + Boroky + Anti Guitar Trio Friday, November 1
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Lazybones Lounge
Modern jazz, experimental metal and progressive rock FABULOUS CONTRAPTION A living, breathing machine constructed from modern jazz, experimental metal and progressive rock. Their music moves from …
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Chloe Kim 김예지: Music for Six Double Bassists Friday, November 1
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Phoenix Central Park
Music for Six Double Bassists highlights multiple aspects of the double bass: the beauty of playing unison phrases, division of the melody and bassline within the bassists, the co-existence of warmth …
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Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra Hindustani Raga Music - Adrian McNeil and Bobby Singh Attrition (UK) Australian Tour 2024
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Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra Saturday, November 2
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
St Stephens Uniting Church
Director: Associate Professor Dr. Michael Duke Soprano 1 Ryan Piccione*, 2 Henry Docker*, Alto 1 Josh Goddard*, 2 Lauchlan Bissex*, 3 Mackenzie Cullen Tenor 1 Sherman Swing*, 2 Henry Murray, 3 Jasmine …
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Hindustani Raga Music - Adrian McNeil and Bobby Singh Saturday, November 2
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Local Edition
Individually, Adrian and Bobby both have established international reputations in their fields. Adrian regularly performs in major concerts in India and for national television and radio. He hasspent …
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Attrition (UK) Australian Tour 2024 Saturday, November 2
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Darling Nikki’s @ White Horse Hotel
World-renowned UK darkwave, industrial, and post-punk pioneers ATTRITION have released their long-awaited new album, ‘The Black Maria’ (Two Gods Records, March 2024), to widespread critical acclaim. …
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Valentitanic Trio / Angel Grindr Shakti Spirit + Noriko Tadano with Sayaka Ohno
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Valentitanic Trio / Angel Grindr Sunday, November 3
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Town Hall Hotel
Valentitanic Trio jazz, psychedelic, Experimental, Non-Threatening On Valentine’s Day 2023 a monster was birthed from an ancient egg near the Cooks River in Tempe. The Valentitanic Trio argues for the …
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Shakti Spirit + Noriko Tadano with Sayaka Ohno Sunday, November 3
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
St Stephens Uniting Church
Shakti Spirit Shakti Spirit is a new Indian Jazz collaboration celebrating female creativity through the shared joy of improvised music-making. The concert features poetry by female Indian mystic …
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Vents / Tone Bird / Majkowski & Volkmer Love, Australia - 100% Aus Chamber Music Hyphenated Sounds: Noriko Tadano + Sandy Evans
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Vents / Tone Bird / Majkowski & Volkmer Monday, November 4
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Rockdale
Vents is seemingly a musical wind trio - humans playing with flutes, airdrums, bubbles… Although, in each set-up, material has its own vitality. Jim Denley’s lungs and lips cut air across edges, …
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Love, Australia - 100% Aus Chamber Music Monday, November 4
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Sydney Opera House
Welcome to Hourglass’ choice of the best Aussie chamber music of the past 30 years! Audiences across the globe are deeply fascinated and enamoured with the Australian style of composition. Hourglass …
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Hyphenated Sounds: Noriko Tadano + Sandy Evans Monday, November 4
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Manly Art Gallery
A fusion of worlds 4pm – pre-concert talk with Noriko Tadano 5pm – performance Ticket price includes a tasty grazing table, wine by Little Ripples, MAG&M Event Sponsor. Tickets are strictly …
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Farfinkel Pugowski (DEU/VIC/Syd) // Monica Brooks (Solo)
Farfinkel Pugowski (DEU/VIC/Syd) // Monica Brooks (Solo) Tuesday, November 5
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Farfinkel Pugowski formed around 2002 and began to explore creative approaches to jazz, improvised and experimental musics. These were formative years for the musicians and this band was a significant …
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The Blue Hour Hayley Chan Trio / Mike Majkowski & Jim Denley Echo Mapping - Jack Prest and Azzam Mohamed
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The Blue Hour Thursday, November 7
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
On November 6th, at Lazy Thinking (@lazythinking__ ) catch the 5th edition of The Blue Hour: an ambient music night exploring texture, atmosphere, and soundscapes through drone, experimental, and …
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Hayley Chan Trio / Mike Majkowski & Jim Denley Thursday, November 7
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Gladstone Hotel
The Living Room Theatre in association with Kawai presents Hayley Chan Trio Mike Majkowski & Jim Denley Hayley Chan is an emerging performer and composer from Warrang/Sydney. Her musical practice …
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Echo Mapping - Jack Prest and Azzam Mohamed Thursday, November 7
11:30 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales North building Lower level 2, Aqualand Atrium
Echo Mapping is a multi–art form duet by electronic musician/composer Jack Prest and street dancer/choreographer Azzam Mohamed that premieres at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in November 2024. …
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New Now
New Now Friday, November 8
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Sydney Opera House
Four world premiere works from the next generation of Australian musical talent. A celebration of groundbreaking new directions, local voices and bold musical risk-taking. New Now is Omega …
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Max Alduca Quintet EVIL presents DEFEKTRO Vs Josh Shipton Vs DEFEKTRO double album launch with Delays Have Dangerous Ends & The Silver Foxes Adam Gottlieb / Placeholder
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Max Alduca Quintet Saturday, November 9
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Gladstone Hotel
The Living Room Theatre in association with Kawai presents Max Alduca Quintet : Unknown Flow single launch + Solo set Sydney based double bassist Max Alduca is launching the first single Unknown Flow …
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EVIL presents DEFEKTRO Vs Josh Shipton Vs DEFEKTRO double album launch with Delays Have Dangerous Ends & The Silver Foxes Saturday, November 9
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
MoshPit Bar
DEFEKTRO and Josh Shipton have created “Live at EVIL” and “Unnatural Disaster” for your ears. Now it’s time for a launch. At EVIL’s birthplace, the MoshPit Bar. Supported by Delays Have Dangerous Ends …
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Adam Gottlieb / Placeholder Saturday, November 9
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Adam Gottlieb - bedpipes (they’re like giant bagpipes made from inflatable mattresses) Adam’s last gig before leaving for overseas for a while. Placeholder - noisy dysfunctional rock More info soon …
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VANESSA TOMLINSON & ERIK GRISWOLD'S Clocked Out Szikrabáb: Unplugged Traditional-Modern Fusion IBID
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VANESSA TOMLINSON & ERIK GRISWOLD'S Clocked Out Sunday, November 10
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Red House
After some years of trying to find a time to host one of their wonderful performances, the People’s Republic is thrilled to finally be able to share with our friends a rare Sydney show by two of …
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Szikrabáb: Unplugged Traditional-Modern Fusion Sunday, November 10
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Local Edition
Szikrabáb is a Sydney-based duo fusing Eastern European harmonies with electronic beats, raw guitars, and drums, blending dense layers with minimalism. Active since 2018, they’ve released seven …
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IBID Sunday, November 10
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Town Hall Hotel
IBID is Keyna Wilkins (piano/flute) and Shane Carpini (drumset). Together they play jazz/classical/folk interpretations of stream of consciousness improvisations and their own compositions inspired by …
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GABRIELLA SMART with TINA HAVELOCK STEVENS
GABRIELLA SMART with TINA HAVELOCK STEVENS Monday, November 11
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Red House
For the second night of a busy weekend at the Red House, one of our great friends and one of Australia’s most brilliant musicians is visiting from Adelaide with remarkable new work and to …
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The Glider // Manojlovic + Majkowski
The Glider // Manojlovic + Majkowski Tuesday, November 12
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Church Street Studios
The GliderNick Garbett - trumpet Matt Keegan - sax/ewi Carl Dewhurst - guitar Mike Majkowski - double bass Finn Ryan - drums Manojlovic & Majkowski Novak Manojlovic - piano Mike Majkowski - double …
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Jetsets - Alister Spence / Jenna Cave trio
Jetsets - Alister Spence / Jenna Cave trio Wednesday, November 13
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
We are back adventurous music brethren and with a wonderful gig for you all. Join us at Stadium Rockdale on the 12th of November to hear the Jenna Cave Trio featuring Hannah James and Andrew Scott and …
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Mind On Fire / Bad PhotoGraphy f0ulplay / Poster Thief
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Mind On Fire / Bad PhotoGraphy Thursday, November 14
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Gladstone Hotel
Mind On Fire is a Sydney-based project formed by brothers Brad and Sam Gill. Since forming in 2017, they have developed a unique approach to blending improvisation and experimental composition, …
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f0ulplay / Poster Thief Thursday, November 14
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Lazy Thinking Late lineup for next Wednesday. @relek.relek collective takeover. Feat. @katestanbridge_ @ellajayneb Outer/experimental and electronic sounds of all persuasions every Wednesday night til …
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Matthias Schack-Arnott DAVID SATTOUT QUARTET + MARY RAPP Black Aleph 'Apsides' album launch with COAST, Bonniesongs & Manton/Dawes
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Matthias Schack-Arnott Friday, November 15
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Phoenix Central Park
This performance will be a culmination of the solo work Matthias Schack-Arnott has undertaken at the prestigious Peggy Glanville-Hicks residency this year. Weaving together live percussion with …
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DAVID SATTOUT QUARTET + MARY RAPP Friday, November 15
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Butchers Brew Bar
DAVE SATTOUT QUARTET Dulwich Hill local DAVE SATTOUT is thrilled to bring his quartet back to Butchers Brew to perform selections from his recent EP “Go Gentle” as well as new music …
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Black Aleph 'Apsides' album launch with COAST, Bonniesongs & Manton/Dawes Friday, November 15
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Vanguard
Join us for the launch of Apsides, the new album from Sydney / Melbourne post-metal and doom trio Black Aleph. Black Aleph’s form of deconstructed doom and cinematic post-metal is something that needs …
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Ripples and Echoes: A Hidden Curiosity Fundraising Concert for Gazan Artists dualpLOVER presents... Redfern Park Follies Vol 1: Yvette Ofa Agapow / Society of Cutting Up Men / Granpa CREOLES (Jim Denley / Clayton Thomas)
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Ripples and Echoes: A Hidden Curiosity Sunday, November 17
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Church Street Studios
Hidden Curiosities is a new Kammerklang series championing existing, under-performed, Australian repertoire drawn from an open call for scores. Two performers pour over this collection of treasures to …
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Fundraising Concert for Gazan Artists Sunday, November 17
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Woodlands Studio
Immerse yourself in an evening of original piano and flute music and Arabic song to raise funds for artists Aya, Alaa and their families in Gaza. Art by Aya Shaqalean, Alaa Zaqout and other Gazan …
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dualpLOVER presents... Redfern Park Follies Vol 1: Yvette Ofa Agapow / Society of Cutting Up Men / Granpa Sunday, November 17
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Redfern Oval Community Room (Redfern Park above the Café)
Redfern Park Follies Vol 1 Yvette Ofa Agapow / Society of Cutting Up Men / Granpa 16th November Redfern Oval Community Room (Redfern Park above the Café) Due to Strict Limited Capacity were doing …
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CREOLES (Jim Denley / Clayton Thomas) Sunday, November 17
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Very excited for the return of CREOLES, the duo of Jim Denley and Clayton Thomas (me!). Next Saturday night in the Victory Hall at the Annandale Creative Arts Centre we’ll be playing two sets in …
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Fujisaki & Craig-Adams / Harrison Rae / Youth Allowance
Fujisaki & Craig-Adams / Harrison Rae / Youth Allowance Thursday, November 21
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Lazy Thinking Late lineup for next Wednesday. Feat. Hinano Fujisaki (tenor saxophone, flute) & Jasper Craig-Adams (guitar) @justme_jaspy, @hinafuji_ https://harrison-rae.bandcamp.com/music, …
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SOUND THE ALARM Album Launch & Fundraiser
SOUND THE ALARM Album Launch & Fundraiser Friday, November 22
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Red House
It is with a mix of grief and horror, hope and action that we prepare for the CD release of SOUND THE ALARM in Sydney via @relativepitchrecords on Thursday November 21, 2024 at The Red House, …
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SVNTAX ERROR Opus Now: Matthias and Freya Schack-Arnott - Xenakis - Brahms Hayley Chan (Student Recital) BOYD: Resonance Biomes 2 ARTHOUSE
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SVNTAX ERROR Saturday, November 23
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
FACTORY THEATRE Fusebox
Sydney based psychedelic post rock quartet Svntax Error return to the Factory Theatre for the first time since touring with Swiss post rock legends Hubris in November last year. They will be playing …
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Opus Now: Matthias and Freya Schack-Arnott - Xenakis - Brahms Saturday, November 23
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Temple on the Park
The Schack-Arnott siblings come together to present a new duo! They rarely get the opportunity to play together so this is a special occasion to see the two perform. Matthias Schack-Arnott will work …
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Hayley Chan (Student Recital) Saturday, November 23
1:45 AM – 2:45 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Free entry Hayley’s graduating recital stems from her Honours research into gender equality for Sydney’s women and gender-diverse drummers as she presents modern music by women composers and …
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BOYD: Resonance Saturday, November 23
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Pier 2/3
boyd presents an audio-visual concert experience combining the sonic potentials of traditional and electronic sound. Resonance – An audio-visual concert experience at The Neilson concert hall at ACO …
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Biomes 2 Saturday, November 23
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Block A, UNSW Art & Design
An evening of experimental audio for 256 speakers from students in media and music at UNSW. We are proud to present new spatial audio works responding to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This is …
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ARTHOUSE Saturday, November 23
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Goodspace Gallery
Hosted by Lili Alaska and James Grandison, ARTHOUSE is a night of live music, poetry, visual arts and dance. ARTHOUSE is a collaboration between many artists, we celebrate the unique styles of …
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Sound Picnic at the Coal Loader with The Music Box Project Koto X Guzheng Future Classics EPHEMERA TRIO + NANA KOIZUMI
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Sound Picnic at the Coal Loader with The Music Box Project Sunday, November 24
3:00 AM – 7:00 AM
The Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability
On Saturday 23rd November, bring your curious listening ears and join us for a Sound Picnic at The Coal Loader. We have been excited to explore the stories and sounds of this fabulous space over the …
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Koto X Guzheng Sunday, November 24
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
VILLAGE CHURCH ANNANDALE
Various artists come together for one night of koto (Japanese floor harp) and contemporary Guzheng (Chinese harp) music. Performers include Satsuki Odamura (koto), students from the Koto Music …
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Future Classics Sunday, November 24
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sydney Opera House, Utzon Room
Celebrate the next generation of musical thinkers with world premieres developed through Ensemble Offspring’s Hatched Composer Intensive and Hatched Associate Artist residencies.Six world premieres. …
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EPHEMERA TRIO + NANA KOIZUMI Sunday, November 24
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Woodlands Studio
Keyna Wilkins’ space jazz ensemble Ephemera will tour Japan in January! We are having a house concert Sat Nov 23rd to celebrate and to raise funds for the trip! We have been around for 9 years and …
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HTRK Hikurangi Shaverien-Kaa’s ‘The Unknot’ (NZ) and Alex Jasprizza Solo
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HTRK Tuesday, November 26
11:00 AM
Phoenix Central Park
Few groups in history, recent or otherwise, elevate mood to such singular, smoldering supremacy as the Australian duo of Jonnine Standish and Nigel Yang aka HTRK [‘Hate Rock’]. Across nearly two …
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Hikurangi Shaverien-Kaa’s ‘The Unknot’ (NZ) and Alex Jasprizza Solo Tuesday, November 26
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Percusstard + Double Trouble
Percusstard + Double Trouble Wednesday, November 27
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
Double Trouble Gabriella Hill, tenor saxophone Alex Tucker, drums Aidan Wong, tenor saxophone Daniel Raymond, drums Double Trouble is Gabriella Hill, Aidan Wong, Daniel Raymond and Alex Tucker. We aim …
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On the Stoop + Fabulous Contraption + Dave Sattout Quartet Longhouse Works In Progress Kurt Lamm supported by Jack Rosenzweig JAZZ UPSTAIRS - 'FAUNA'
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On the Stoop + Fabulous Contraption + Dave Sattout Quartet Thursday, November 28
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Lazybones Lounge
FABULOUS CONTRAPTION A living, breathing machine constructed from modern jazz, experimental metal and progressive rock. Their music moves from slick and streamlined to primordial chaos, from calmly …
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Longhouse Works In Progress Thursday, November 28
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Carriageworks
Immerse yourself in the dynamic creativity of Asian Australian artists at CAAP’s Longhouse: Works In Progress showcase. This year’s program brings bold new works to the stage, spanning dance theatre, …
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Kurt Lamm supported by Jack Rosenzweig Thursday, November 28
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Midnight Special
Keys player, band-leader and improviser Kurt Lam expands his synth driven ambient sets in this pocket-sized edition of Good People with Gabriel Haslam on drums to bring a raw and captivating …
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JAZZ UPSTAIRS - 'FAUNA' Thursday, November 28
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
St Stephens Uniting Church
Featuring Australian jazz legend Jonathan Zwartz alongside major emerging talents Wilbur Whitta and Jack Rosenzweig, FAUNA emerges from the imagination of trumpeter-composer Alex Raupach onto the …
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Anocht, Chlorine Gargoyle, Squeals & Drills, Urethra Stockade
Anocht, Chlorine Gargoyle, Squeals & Drills, Urethra Stockade Saturday, November 30
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Anocht Miotal Dhubh. Experimental Irish black metal. Based in Naarm/Melbourne. An chéad léiriú i tír Gadigal. First Anocht show in Sydney! Chlorine Gargoyle Lo-fi Goth. urethrastockade full on dark …
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Blue Hour at Lazy Thinking
Blue Hour at Lazy Thinking Thursday, October 3
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Another month, another Blue Hour!! On October 2nd, at Lazy Thinking (@lazythinking__) catch the 4th edition of The Blue Hour: an ambient music night exploring texture, atmosphere, and soundscapes …
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Party Dozen - Crime In Australia Album Tour Delays Have Dangerous Ends - Don't Behave Tour - Live at Lazybones
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Party Dozen - Crime In Australia Album Tour Friday, October 4
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Oxford Art Factory
Hectic Sydney punks Party Dozen are celebrating the release of their 4th album Crime in Australia (Sep 6, GRUPO Records) with their first headline tour since 2022. Crime In Australia features previous …
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Delays Have Dangerous Ends - Don't Behave Tour - Live at Lazybones Friday, October 4
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar
𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐬 will crash land the end of their 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 tour of Canberra, MONA and Melbourne at LazyBones on the back of their As If You Were Destined To Live Forever …
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Stellar Remains / Ligature / Schkeuditzer Kreuz
Stellar Remains / Ligature / Schkeuditzer Kreuz Saturday, October 5
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Only Eora headline show for Meanjin’s totally epic sci fi doom black metal mega lords @stellar_remains from the always ace @gutterprincecabal label. Enormous, epic and cavernous sonics also provided …
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THE KHYAL TRIO Industrial Revolutions - Ronan Apcar Fundraiser for Full Stop to Violence - Soma Plume, Enclave, TBX and Angel Grindr Brush Beats
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THE KHYAL TRIO Sunday, October 6
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Local Edition
The KHYAL TRIO featuring ARIA award winner Bobby Singh (Tablas), Sarah Hyland (Voice) & Damian Wright (guitar). Three friends from three different musical backgrounds take to the stage and create …
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Industrial Revolutions - Ronan Apcar Sunday, October 6
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Church Street Studios
You can’t escape the tendrils of the industrial revolutions. Not only do you see its consequences everywhere you look, we’re currently living in the Fourth industrial revolution - of …
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Fundraiser for Full Stop to Violence - Soma Plume, Enclave, TBX and Angel Grindr Sunday, October 6
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Chippo Hotel
TW: domestic violence. Domestic violence is so prevalent in Australia that, statistically speaking, it is highly likely that someone you know has or still is experiencing it. Myriad hurdles can come …
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Brush Beats Sunday, October 6
7:00 AM
Marrickville Town Hall
You paint it we play it! Brush Beats invites you to dive into an interactive sound adventure! Created by MEOW MEOW Casio (Rowan Yeomans and Elke Rea) in collaboration with Liz Cheung, this immersive …
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Lazy Thinking Late
Lazy Thinking Late Thursday, October 10
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Lazy Thinking Late lineup for next Wednesday. Feat. @cybermeth_ @iluvkitamine Wednesday the 9th of October. Outer/experimental and electronic sounds every Wednesday night til late. Doors, burgers + …
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Paul Cutlan's ‘Pan-Demon’s Band’
Paul Cutlan's ‘Pan-Demon’s Band’ Friday, October 11
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Johnston St Jazz
Multi-instrumentalist and composer Paul Cutlan describes ‘Pan-Demon’s Band’–this one-off gathering of special friends in the improvised music scene–as his 60th birthday present to himself. The word …
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GRAVEL SAMWIDGE SINGLE LAUNCH APEX FESTIVAL 2024 - WAKE UP & DIE ALAN HOLLEY 70TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT
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GRAVEL SAMWIDGE SINGLE LAUNCH Saturday, October 12
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
GRAVEL SAMWIDGE / THE ART GRAY NOIZZ QUINTET SPLIT RELEASE SINGLE LAUNCH Super excited to host this release show from Gutter Rock, Sleaze Rock, Outsider Rock, Punk, Post Punk, Experimental, …
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APEX FESTIVAL 2024 - WAKE UP & DIE Saturday, October 12
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lower Town Hall
Wake Up & Die, explores humanity’s relationship to death and the afterlife, set in low lighting, featuring bold contemporary classical compositions. Wake Up & Die | Friday 11th October, 7PM …
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ALAN HOLLEY 70TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT Saturday, October 12
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
St Stephen's Uniting Church
OPERA AUSTRALIA WIND QUINTETDiane Berger - Flute Matthew Tighe - Oboe Richard Rourke - Clarinet Lee Wadenpfuhl - Horn Tim Murray - BassoonASSOCIATE ARTISTSSumiko Yamamura - Piano Dean Bassett - Tenor …
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New Creatives: A Festival of Diverse New Music from the Con (Fourth Year Projects)
New Creatives: A Festival of Diverse New Music from the Con (Fourth Year Projects) Sunday, October 13
3:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Free, online registration required What do you get when you mix students from the Con’s classical, composition, contemporary, digital and jazz degrees and allow them to dream up their own …
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Shakti Spirit - A Charity Jazz Raga experience Phillip Johnston, Chris Abrahams, Daryl Pratt, Lloyd Swanton - Soundtrack 'A PAGE OF MADNESS'
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Shakti Spirit - A Charity Jazz Raga experience Monday, October 14
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Ashfield Town Hall
Join us for our inaugural concert featuring three titans of Jazz and Indian classical music as they come together for an original performance in support of Insulin for Life Australia. Experience a …
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Phillip Johnston, Chris Abrahams, Daryl Pratt, Lloyd Swanton - Soundtrack 'A PAGE OF MADNESS' Monday, October 14
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Red House
Originally commissioned in 1998 by New York’s Film Society of Lincoln Center, Phillip Johnston’s original score for Teinosuke Kinugasa’s Japanese silent experimental horror film A Page of Madness has …
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Tangents // Bungarribee
Tangents // Bungarribee Tuesday, October 15
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Tangents: Since 2010 Tangents has been taking their own brand of electronics/post-rock/jazz improv across the country, with 4 albums and other releases under their belt, most recently Timeslips and …
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Domus / Aura Hunting
Domus / Aura Hunting Thursday, October 17
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Lazy Thinking Late lineup for next Wednesday. Feat. @moaung_ @laur_n_orda Wednesday the 16th of October. Outer/experimental and electronic sounds every Wednesday night til late. Doors, burgers + bar + …
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Josh Shipton Orchestra 5 - Anuerhythm
Josh Shipton Orchestra 5 - Anuerhythm Friday, October 18
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Johnston Street Jazz invites us back for PERCUSSION!!! Because there’s the right way to do things and the Josh Shipton way to do things. A brand new experimental orchestral ensemble featuring tuned …
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Scattered Purgatory Night Tides
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Scattered Purgatory Saturday, October 19
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Phoenix Central Park
Scattered Purgatory, formed in 2013, is renowned for its experimental fusion of traditional Taiwanese music, psychedelic ambiance, and avant-garde sounds of drone metal. They’re quickly garnered …
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Night Tides Saturday, October 19
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Chippen St Theatre
An intimate exploration of time, memory and mythos, Night Tides stirs with nature’s eternal currents. This tender collection of works shimmers with poetic delicacy; water trembles, mythological worlds …
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Inner West Jazz Fest DALEY, SWANTON, GREENING
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Inner West Jazz Fest Sunday, October 20
10:00 AM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Two nights of new jazz and improvised music October 19 & 20, 2024 Inner West Jazz Fest is a collaboration between the Johnson Street Jazz community, and the musicians involved. This is an …
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DALEY, SWANTON, GREENING Sunday, October 20
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Local Edition
Gary Daley, Lloyd Swanton and James Greening have been making music together for decades. Individually they have played, toured and recorded with a plethora of national and international artists of …
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Dave Edwards (NZ), Monica Brooks, The Ghosts
Dave Edwards (NZ), Monica Brooks, The Ghosts Monday, October 21
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
2MBS Founders Studio
The first in a series of concerts at the 2MBS Founders Studio presented by the Contemporary Music Collective. Sunday October 20th @ 3pm, 72-76 Chandos St, St Leonards. Near St Leonards train station …
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Strange Attractors (VIC/NSW, Album Launch) // Survival of the Fiddes
Strange Attractors (VIC/NSW, Album Launch) // Survival of the Fiddes Tuesday, October 22
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Strange Attractors: Strange Attractors is a collaboration between drummer Dylan van der Schyff and guitarist Jess Green. This recording documents a series of spontaneous improvisations made over a …
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The Female Gaze (Laura Chislett, flute / Stephanie McCallum, piano)
The Female Gaze (Laura Chislett, flute / Stephanie McCallum, piano) Wednesday, October 23
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Venue: Recital Hall West Adult $25 Conc $15 This recital celebrates 100 years of writing for flute solo, and flute and piano, by some of Australia’s wonderful female composers. Three commissioned …
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TATSUYA YOSHIDA's RUINS alone Second Iranian Music Festival - Days 1-3 Lorna Clarkson / Salllvage CANCELLED - 'PHILLIPPA MURPHY-HASTE & JACQUES EMERY'
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TATSUYA YOSHIDA's RUINS alone Thursday, October 24
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Red House
Ruins is the brainchild of drummer Tatsuya Yoshida, one of Japan’s most original and fiercely independent musicians. They have toured around the world numerous times, notably as part of the …
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Second Iranian Music Festival - Days 1-3 Thursday, October 24
9:30 AM
Haymarket Creative
Welcome to the Second Iranian Music Festival in Sydney, presented by CozyStage and proudly funded by NSW government. The festival will take place from Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 October 2024 at two …
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Lorna Clarkson / Salllvage Thursday, October 24
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lazy Thinking
Lazy Thinking Late lineup for next Wednesday. Feat. @lornaclarkson @salllvage Outer/experimental and electronic sounds of all persuasions every Wednesday night til late. Doors, burgers + bar + two …
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CANCELLED - 'PHILLIPPA MURPHY-HASTE & JACQUES EMERY' Thursday, October 24
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
St Stephens Uniting Church
‘Rare Faction’ an Exploration of intimate sounds with: Jacques Emery - double bass. Monsieur le Contrebasse. Despite his relatively tender years, Jacques is, in the jazz jargon, a ‘first …
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Sounds of Sustainability 2024: GEOSpace (SCM + AIM + UTS)
Sounds of Sustainability 2024: GEOSpace (SCM + AIM + UTS) Friday, October 25
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Recital Hall East
Free, online registration required Sounds of Sustainability Theme: liminal spaces between musical geographies. The Sounds of Sustainability Project is a multi-site, inter-institutional multimedia art …
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The 'She' Ensemble et al.
The 'She' Ensemble et al. Saturday, October 26
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Gladstone Hotel
Ms Kitteridge & Bok Choy by The Living Room Theatre as part of the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival. The Living Room Theatre and Kawai in association with SIMA present The ‘She’ …
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ZÖJ: Where Are You From? Wuppertal Ensemble Sound and Shapes - Featuring - Tree as One - Aether + Vassallo - Rita Orsini (live improv art) Second Iranian Music Festival - Day 4 MIKE MAJKOWSKI [Solo Bass] Returns to the Republic at Last! Keyna Wilkins, Shane Carpini and Mark Cauvin present CHANCE ENCOUNTERS ALBUM LAUNCH Glenn Hopper & NoMansLand Candescent Emanations Building Song at Bondi Pavilion
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ZÖJ: Where Are You From? Sunday, October 27
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Local Edition
ZÖJ is an experimental cross-cultural music duo from Australia, consisting of Gelareh Pour on Kamancheh, Voice, and Qeychak, and Brian O’Dwyeron drum kit and percussion. With a commitment to authentic …
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Wuppertal Ensemble Sunday, October 27
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Gladstone Hotel
Ms Kitteridge & Bok Choy by The Living Room Theatre + Kawai in association with SIMA present Wuppertal Ensemble a.la. Turner Redefining Jazz at the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival One …
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Sound and Shapes - Featuring - Tree as One - Aether + Vassallo - Rita Orsini (live improv art) Sunday, October 27
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Church St Studios are proud to present Sound and Shapes. Join us to celebrate Sydney’s diversity while supporting local artists that keep our city vibrant. For one night only indiscriminate sounds, …
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Second Iranian Music Festival - Day 4 Sunday, October 27
5:00 AM – 12:30 PM
North Ryde School of Arts
Welcome to the Second Iranian Music Festival in Sydney, presented by CozyStage and proudly funded by NSW government. The festival will take place from Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 October 2024 at two …
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MIKE MAJKOWSKI [Solo Bass] Returns to the Republic at Last! Sunday, October 27
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Red House
We’re very thrilled that one of our great friends from the early days of the People’s Republic, a wonderful Australian improviser who has become an established and respected performer in …
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Keyna Wilkins, Shane Carpini and Mark Cauvin present CHANCE ENCOUNTERS ALBUM LAUNCH Sunday, October 27
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Seymour Centre Sound Lounge
IBID “Exploratory, almost wall-of-sound, invention of consistently high quality” - JAZZ JOURNAL UK “5 STARS: A captivating, expansive musical experience. Their creative synergy …
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Glenn Hopper & NoMansLand Sunday, October 27
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Sydney based cult stalwarts Glenn Hopper and NoMansLand (Novak Manojlovic) spill their hearts and guts for you, beloved listeners. Glenn Hopper Glenn Hopper is a folk-rock singer-songwriter who …
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Candescent Emanations Sunday, October 27
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fatamorgana
MP Hopkins Wytchings Sky Chariot Intergalactic Jets all play this art show for UV/3D drawings of Jefferson Vimana at Fatamorgana Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2024/10/26/candescent-emanations …
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Building Song at Bondi Pavilion Sunday, October 27
3:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Bondi Pavilion
Does a building have a voice? This question is the kernel of ‘Building Song’, an experimental art activation by 15 artists poised to begin its third iteration at Bondi Pavilion this October. Previous …
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Véronique Serret presents latest album MIGRATING BIRD Utzon Music 2024 - Qais Essar Kira Kira Home Is + Sofia Carey Ceasefire Now fundraiser at PBC
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Véronique Serret presents latest album MIGRATING BIRD Monday, October 28
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Vanguard
Véronique presents her latest album Migrating Bird. It is the first to feature all her own compositions - blending loops, delays , reverbs and vocals creating a personal and unique sound that remains …
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Utzon Music 2024 - Qais Essar Monday, October 28
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Sydney Opera House
Rabab master and composer Qais Essar fuses ancient Indian and Afghan folk and classical music with the music of today in a breathtaking performance in the Utzon Room. Award-winning contemporary Afghan …
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Kira Kira Monday, October 28
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
An explosive, dynamic, instrumental quartet Kira Kira’s music has been described as ‘awe-inspiring’ (AllAboutJazz), and ‘an absolute triumph’ (AusJazz.net). Since its formation at the Melbourne …
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Home Is + Sofia Carey Monday, October 28
11:00 PM
Church St Studios
In collaboration with Monday Night Confessions, we are proud to present two cutting edge acts emerging on to the Sydney improvised music scene at the intimate Church Street Studios in Camperdown.Sofia …
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Ceasefire Now fundraiser at PBC Monday, October 28
6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
An afternoon and evening of music to raise funds and support the citizens of Gaza, happening on unceded Gadigal - Wangal land Featuring: emad4hatu Jack Elias (Feat. Sonia Zadro) Melanie Herbert + Jim …
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Mother (SCM Opera Production)
Mother (SCM Opera Production) Tuesday, October 29
10:00 AM
NIDA Theatres
This special collaboration premieres four short new operas created by postgraduate students from NIDA and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music that explore aspects aspects of the mother and motherhood, …
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Ngarra-Burria: First Peoples Composers 2024 Cass Lee / Sttrukii / Jordan Heads
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Ngarra-Burria: First Peoples Composers 2024 Thursday, October 31
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Eugene Goossens Hall, ABC Ultimo
An evening of brand new First Nations compositions. Ensemble Offspring’s First Nations Composer in Residence, James Henry unveils his multi-movement work Dreamscapes, an exploration into what can be …
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Cass Lee / Sttrukii / Jordan Heads Thursday, October 31
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Lazy Thinking Late lineup for next Wednesday. Feat. @cassleemusic @sttrukii @jordan__heads Outer/experimental and electronic sounds of all persuasions every Wednesday night til late. Doors, burgers + …
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Avant Gardens II
Avant Gardens II Sunday, September 1
7:00 AM
Glebe & Tempe
Sat 31 August 5:00pm Glebe* Sydney *Location will be disclosed closer to event Sun 1 September 5:00pm Tempe* Sydney *Location will be disclosed closer to event About Back by popular demand, Avant …
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Truffle Boils (Farrar, Avgenicos, Dobson, Michael) // Lauren Tsamouras
Truffle Boils (Farrar, Avgenicos, Dobson, Michael) // Lauren Tsamouras Tuesday, September 3
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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The Blue Hour at Lazy Thinking
The Blue Hour at Lazy Thinking Thursday, September 5
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
On September 4th, at Lazy Thinking (@lazythinking__ ) catch the 3rd edition of The Blue Hour: an ambient music night exploring texture, atmosphere, and soundscapes through drone, experimental, and …
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Party Dozen Live In-Store CHRIS ABRAHAMS & SAM GILL // JACHLO at Church Street Studios
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Party Dozen Live In-Store Saturday, September 7
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Beatdisc Records
Crime in Australia is out in ONE WEEK 🚨 and to celebrate we’re doing a free instore at our favourite record store @beatdisc 🤗 We’ll be playing a set and hanging out. doors at 6pm, bring earplugs 📸: …
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CHRIS ABRAHAMS & SAM GILL // JACHLO at Church Street Studios Saturday, September 7
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Church Street Studios
CHRIS ABRAHAMS & SAM GILL // JACHLO Join us for an evening of captivating duo and quartet improvisations, featuring four of Australia’s most acclaimed and exciting improvisers! Set 1: Chris …
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SUMMONING Dr. Suresh Vaidyanathan, Adrian Sherriff, Sarangan Sriranganathan & Sandy Evans
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SUMMONING Sunday, September 8
8:00 AM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / SUMMONING is the latest work by experimental double bassist and composer Jacques Emery. Designed as “a communal deep listening ritual”, the piece unfolds over 90 …
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Dr. Suresh Vaidyanathan, Adrian Sherriff, Sarangan Sriranganathan & Sandy Evans Sunday, September 8
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Local Edition
A$25.00 - A$37.00 A stunning collaboration between Indian and jazz musicians calling for peace in our troubled world Dr. Suresh Vaidyanathan: Ghatam, percussion Adrian Sherriff: Percussion, keyboards, …
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Grasps ‘when will you be here again?’ Album Launch Barely Human Launch: DIY Swap Meet + Bed Wettin' Bad Boys, Itchy & The Nits, Photogenic, Osbo, Jacky Wunder (Portugal Madeira Club, Marrickville NSW)
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Grasps ‘when will you be here again?’ Album Launch Monday, September 9
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
The Chippo Hotel
‘when will you be here again?’ is the second album from Sydney/Eora-based artist Grasps. Combining solo works with a carefully curated set of collaborations with Bayang tha Bushranger, …
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Barely Human Launch: DIY Swap Meet + Bed Wettin' Bad Boys, Itchy & The Nits, Photogenic, Osbo, Jacky Wunder (Portugal Madeira Club, Marrickville NSW) Monday, September 9
4:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Portugal Maderia Club
On Sunday, 8th September at the Portugal Madeira Club, Marrickville! We launch the BARELY HUMAN zine collection alongside some of Sydney’s best contemporary underground bands and a DIY swap meet …
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Steve Barry Quartet // SHAMIN (QLD)
Steve Barry Quartet // SHAMIN (QLD) Tuesday, September 10
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Strata III - A Festival of Jazz and New Music Slav Epic soundscape reimagined with the Bungarribee Trio
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Strata III - A Festival of Jazz and New Music Thursday, September 12
8:30 AM
Phoenix Central Park
A note from Strata curator Laurence Pike “The third edition of the Strata festival at Phoenix Central Park represents an annual cross-section of the finest improvisers and creative music makers in …
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Slav Epic soundscape reimagined with the Bungarribee Trio Thursday, September 12
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales Naala Badu, north building Lower level 2
Hear the Bungarribee Trio perform a once-only musical improvisation, using as their springboard the soundscape from the Slav Epic digital experience in Alphonse Mucha: Spirit of Art Nouveau. Visitors …
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Bungarribee trio
Bungarribee trio Saturday, September 14
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Local Edition
The Bungarribee trio will be performing in response to the photo exhibition by Colin Berryman titled “What solace can be struck from rock?” on its opening night. Well known Mountains …
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The VALENTITANIC TRIO at The People's Republic Shoeb Ahmad W/ PURE MASS, JWPaton Scattered at Local Edition
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The VALENTITANIC TRIO at The People's Republic Sunday, September 15
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
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Bringing their brilliantly anarchic approach to the idea of “jazz”, The People’s Republic is thrilled to welcome to The Red House next month Sydney’s most entrancing four-piece …
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Shoeb Ahmad W/ PURE MASS, JWPaton Sunday, September 15
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lazy Thinking
A good ol’ fashioned weekend jaunt up north for Sia Ahmad, playing solo laptop songs from the Shoeb Ahmad oeuvre, something old, something new, definitely all kinds of blue. This one at Lazy …
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Scattered at Local Edition Sunday, September 15
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Local Edition
Saxophonist Sam Gill and his acclaimed quintet Scattered present an evening of music in celebration of their 10th year together! They’ll be presenting a set of music that draws on their entire …
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UnWrapped - New Mountain by Rachel Peachey and Paul Mosig PIVIXKI at the NEW People's Republic in Earlwood Jim Denley + Daniel Raymond Duo / Dismal Co. / JAG @ Rockdale From Breath - Emma Fielden CHARISMA (ROS DUNLOP AND DAVID MILLER) + KEYNA WILKINS
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UnWrapped - New Mountain by Rachel Peachey and Paul Mosig Monday, September 16
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Sydney Opera House
A poetic, cinematic exploration of sound and landscape. New Mountain is a poetic three-channel video artwork by Rachel Peachey and Paul Mosig, performed in real time across four chapters, each in …
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PIVIXKI at the NEW People's Republic in Earlwood Monday, September 16
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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In hibernation for twelve years, a spectacular duo featuring one of the People’s Republic’s favourite artists will return to light up The Red House and our new piano next month. …
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Jim Denley + Daniel Raymond Duo / Dismal Co. / JAG @ Rockdale Monday, September 16
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rockdale
Set 1. Jim Denley + Daniel Raymond Duo Set 2. Dismal Co. (Peter Farrar and Romy Caen) Set 3. JAG (Gabriella Hill, Jacques Emery, Alex Tucker) Jim Denley + Daniel Raymond Duo Jim Denley (saxophone) was …
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From Breath - Emma Fielden Monday, September 16
3:00 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales Naala Nura, south building Lower level 2
During the opening week of the exhibition Infinite: Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial 2024 at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, multidisciplinary artist Emma Fielden will debut her performance …
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CHARISMA (ROS DUNLOP AND DAVID MILLER) + KEYNA WILKINS Monday, September 16
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Flute Tree & The Woodwind Group
Please join us in this delightful intimate Leichhardt venue The Flute Tree on Sunday 15th September for an afternoon concert of exciting new Australian instrumental! Doors: 4pm Keyna Wilkins: 4.30pm …
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Underwards // Aidan Wong + Jack Brennan
Underwards // Aidan Wong + Jack Brennan Tuesday, September 17
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Underwards are back at Monday Night Confessions! The quartet’s tour last year was a great success, bringing their unique music to new audiences who revelled in Underwards’ rich musical …
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Alister Spence Trio at the Goethe Lounge
Alister Spence Trio at the Goethe Lounge Wednesday, September 18
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Goethe-Institut Sydney
Original, innovative jazz trio Formed in Sydney more than 25 years ago, this band brings together three of Australia’s most exciting, innovative and experienced jazz musicians: Alister Spence on piano …
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Big Noters Cool Becoming Warm presented by BackStage Music
Big Noters Cool Becoming Warm presented by BackStage Music Thursday, September 19
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Woodburn Creatives
Cool Becoming Warm is the characteristic of the Dharawal season Ngoonungi. During Ngoonungi the Dharawal people of coastal Sydney begin preparations for ceremony. The blooming of the red Waratah …
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Power Up Festival - Feel Good Friday Laurence Pike 'The Undreamt-of Centre' Album Launch w/ special guest Mike Nock (solo)
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Power Up Festival - Feel Good Friday Saturday, September 21
12:00 AM – 11:30 AM
White Bay Power Station
10.00am - 10.10am: Welcome to Country 10.30am - 12pm: Saxophone Special Jim Loughnan, Tim Clarkson, Peter Farrar and Phillip Johnston take the stage with jazz originals and arrangements of American …
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Laurence Pike 'The Undreamt-of Centre' Album Launch w/ special guest Mike Nock (solo) Saturday, September 21
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Church Street Studios presents the launch of The Undreamt-Of Centre, the new album by Sydney-based musical polymath, prolific drummer, composer, producer and curator Laurence Pike. Tonight’s event …
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Jacques Emery double bass performance Impromptu 4 Facemeat
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Jacques Emery double bass performance Sunday, September 22
2:00 AM – 2:30 AM
Museum of Contemporary Art
Enjoy an immersive solo performance of the double bass in Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine, performed in-gallery by composer and musician Jacques Emery. Free with exhibition entry. Buy tickets →Jacques …
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Impromptu 4 Sunday, September 22
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM
ReadyMade Works
#4 in a Performance Improvisation series of shows for 2024 2 guests from Naarm, Catherine Magill, Kevin Jeynes & sax maestro Peter Farrar joining Glenda Goldberg & Tony Osborne making it up. …
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Facemeat Sunday, September 22
12:30 PM – 1:59 PM
Town Hall Hotel
Facemeat are doing two sets - we hope you’re ready for this. soul, country, Outrage 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩’𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙙. Inspired by the likes of John Zorn and Frank Zappa, and …
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Power Up Festival - Inner West Sounds Ghosts Between Streams CANCELLED-Voicescape by Eunsil Noh
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Power Up Festival - Inner West Sounds Monday, September 23
5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
White Bay Power Station
Experience the vibrant energy of the Inner West as Sydney Youth Orchestra Philharmonic, in partnership with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, presents “Inner West Sounds.” This unique performance …
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Ghosts Between Streams Monday, September 23
4:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Sub Base Platypus
Acclaimed trumpeter/composer Tom Avgenicos presents his extraordinary multidisciplinary work in the carpark of a former torpedo factory, weaving together an intricate 8-piece ensemble with …
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CANCELLED-Voicescape by Eunsil Noh Monday, September 23
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Local Edition
A voice performance with Shruti Box, synthesizers, Buddist bells, wood objects Eunsil Noh is a performer and improviser of pansori, a traditional Korean music, and describes herself as an artist who …
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Barham, Fujisaki, Moore, Kalait // Chris Abrahams + Jachlo
Barham, Fujisaki, Moore, Kalait // Chris Abrahams + Jachlo Tuesday, September 24
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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JAZZ UPSTAIRS featuring 'JOSEPH BATROUNEY' In The Key Of G
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JAZZ UPSTAIRS featuring 'JOSEPH BATROUNEY' Thursday, September 26
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
St Stephens Uniting Church
JOSEPH BATROUNEY is a drummer, percussionist and composer from Naarm/Melbourne. ​His music reflects his upbringing and journey across the realms of Middle Eastern, jazz and flamenco music. Rather than …
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In The Key Of G Thursday, September 26
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
George Place
Once again we are transforming George Place, an ISPT property, into a vibrant hub of artistic expression, creativity, and community engagement. Join us at George Place for ‘In the Key of G’, an …
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Symonds - Gilgamesh Max Petersen, Chloe Kim, Jacques Emery
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Symonds - Gilgamesh Friday, September 27
9:30 AM
Carriageworks
The world’s oldest poem. Opera’s most cutting-edge artists. The ancient and contemporary collide to dazzling effect in this world premiere. The Epic of Gilgamesh is humanity’s oldest written epic …
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Max Petersen, Chloe Kim, Jacques Emery Friday, September 27
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Max Petersen, a German-Australian composer-pianist based in Switzerland, blends modern jazz with contemporary Western art music, as heard in his album LiberA (2021). Drummer Chloe Kim, known for her …
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As Weather #1 : Clinton Green, Jim Denley and Uma Volkmer Artspace Post Meridiem
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As Weather #1 : Clinton Green, Jim Denley and Uma Volkmer Sunday, September 29
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Trumper Park Pond
This will be the first of occasional “As Weather” concerts around Sydney. All events will be by donation - contribute what you can. All weather event (within reason). Kid’s and …
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Artspace Post Meridiem Sunday, September 29
5:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Gunnery
Join us for Post Meridiem, a day-to-night event blending live music, art and performance across Artspace’s Main Galleries. Running from 3–11pm, it will feature a mix of DJs, artists and communities …
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IAN ANDREWS & CLINTON GREEN, Together at the Red House
IAN ANDREWS & CLINTON GREEN, Together at the Red House Monday, September 30
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Red House
For the first time, a genuine legend of the Sydney experimental arts community will join us at The People’s Republic next month, in collaboration with an equally iconic Melbourne artist who is …
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MS KITTERIDGE & BOK CHOY #3 - music without Borders and The Trio Now
MS KITTERIDGE & BOK CHOY #3 - music without Borders and The Trio Now Thursday, August 1
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
The Gladstone Hotel
The Living Room Theatre in association with Kawai presents Music Without Borders/The Trio Now/Sandy Evans Six musicians/two ensembles join forces to share the fruits of their collaboration in an …
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Johnston St Jazz - ALLOY
Johnston St Jazz - ALLOY Friday, August 2
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Ellen Kirkwood - trumpet Phillippa Murphy-Haste - clarinet, viola Paul Cutlan - saxophones Lee Orszaczky - trombone Who needs a rhythm section anyway? Late in 2022 Ellen Kirkwood assembled this group …
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Play Me Mend Me Light and Matter
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Play Me Mend Me Sunday, August 4
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Local Edition
An exploration of pain and repair through music Violinist/composer Jane Aubourg performs on Anita Johnson’s sculpture Play Me Mend Me – a curious assemblage of an unfinished violin, a salvaged crutch, …
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Light and Matter Sunday, August 4
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House
Joined by renowned soprano Jane Sheldon, Ensemble Offspring’s octet perform two world premieres, a visceral Australian premiere and a classic from a recently departed icon. From mystical folktales to …
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VENUS OBSERVED, Mary Rapp & Ng Chor Guan
VENUS OBSERVED, Mary Rapp & Ng Chor Guan Monday, August 5
7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Herb Greedy Hall
VENUS OBSERVED, Mary Rapp & Ng Chor Guan have you covered for the first Sunday of August! Guaranteed to conjure local, worldly and intergalactic sounds, choose this to be your Sunday sonic …
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Jenna Cave Heart Songs Trio & Gabriella Hill Band
Jenna Cave Heart Songs Trio & Gabriella Hill Band Tuesday, August 6
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Peggy House Concert Jetsets Rockdale edition: BAD PHOTOGRAPHY & GREEN/EVANS/KIM
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Peggy House Concert Wednesday, August 7
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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The second of a series of events at Peggy’s this year: From current resident Matthias Schack-Arnott: ”In this special event visiting Swedish violinist Karin Hellqvistwill perform ‘One and the …
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Jetsets Rockdale edition: BAD PHOTOGRAPHY & GREEN/EVANS/KIM Wednesday, August 7
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Stadium Rockdale
We’re trying out a new space with a special one-off event! Tuesday, 6th August, 2024 TIX ARE LIMITED - email jetsets.tempe@gmail.com to reserve yours and receive venue info (new space close to …
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MS KITTERIDGE & BOK CHOY #3 - Abrahams/Connor/Emery/Thomas
MS KITTERIDGE & BOK CHOY #3 - Abrahams/Connor/Emery/Thomas Thursday, August 8
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
The Gladstone Hotel
The Living Room Theatre in association with Kawai presents Abrahams/Connor/Emery/Thomas Chris Abrahams, piano Holly Connor, drums Jacques Emery, double bass Clayton Thomas, double bass Doors 7pm, …
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Essential Tremors
Essential Tremors Friday, August 9
8:30 AM
Phoenix Central Park
Ballots close end of July 28th Abby Sundborn THU 8 AUGUST 2024, 6:30PM R. Rebeiro THU 8 AUGUST 2024, 8:15PM Oren Ambarchi + Robbie Avenaim THU 8 AUGUST 2024, 9:45PM Hantu FRI 9 AUGUST 2024, 6:30PM …
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Parsnip Album Launch w/ Photogenic and Angie
Parsnip Album Launch w/ Photogenic and Angie Saturday, August 10
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Petersham Bowlo
Parsnip have made a triumphant return with their sophomore album ‘Behold’, exploring realms of both the outer and inner consciousness against a jangly and jolting synergy. The group return to Sydney …
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BELIEVE: The Great Town Hall Concert.
BELIEVE: The Great Town Hall Concert. Sunday, August 11
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ashfield Town Hall
August 10, 2024: A night destined to go down in history. It was on this date that BELIEVE, one of Sydney’s most dedicated cohort of collective improvisers, created history. Much like the …
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10 Years of Oxtail Recordings @ The PBC
10 Years of Oxtail Recordings @ The PBC Monday, August 12
6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Petersham Bowling Club
Oxtail Recordings celebrates 10 years of ambient noise and broken songs with a showcase of label artists and DIY legends at our favorite Inner West noise bunker, the PBC. Featuring: Zoltan Fecso …
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Ecstatic: JOLT Showcase
Ecstatic: JOLT Showcase Thursday, August 15
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Sydney Opera House Studio
ECSTATIC: SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE 14 AUGUST /// 7:30PM, Wednesday TARLOCHAN (BOBBY) SINGH HULLICK & THE BOLT ENSEMBLE BOLT: Belinda Woods (flute), Zac Johnston (violin), Gideon Brazil (sax/woods), Mary …
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Stephen Adams Presents NINE WORLD PREMIERES for the SONIC HUGS Project at the NEW People's Republic REST Exhalations of a Mechanical Mind
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Stephen Adams Presents NINE WORLD PREMIERES for the SONIC HUGS Project at the NEW People's Republic Sunday, August 18
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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The New People’s Republic is thrilled to be the chosen location to launch an exciting new project showcasing new short works by some of Australia’s finest composers. Don’t miss NINE …
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REST Sunday, August 18
9:00 AM – 1:45 PM
Fatamorgana
A restful night of experimental music and multimedia art. FEATURING: DEFEKTRO (noise) NONELESS (ethereal/ambient/violin) DF0:BAD (ambient/noise set) EARWAX JAM (idm/drill n bass) CLUSTER B …
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Exhalations of a Mechanical Mind Sunday, August 18
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Local Edition
All my desires and ruminations are no more and no less than eddy currents generated by the gradual exhalation of our universe.” - Ted Chiang in ‘Exhalation’ Words, breath and all the eddy currents …
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THE BASS LIBERATION ORCHESTRA, Now at the NEW People's Republic
THE BASS LIBERATION ORCHESTRA, Now at the NEW People's Republic Monday, August 19
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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After five years, perhaps the most spectacular ensemble ever to grace the “stage” at The People’s Republic will return to adorn The Red House next month. If you missed their earlier …
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MS KITTERIDGE & BOK CHOY #3 - Zela Margossian Quintet
MS KITTERIDGE & BOK CHOY #3 - Zela Margossian Quintet Thursday, August 22
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
The Gladstone Hotel
The Living Room Theatre in association with Kawai presents Zela Margossian Quintet Featuring a diverse line-up of some of Sydney’s finest musicians, the ARIA-nominated Zela Margossian Quintet are …
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MS KITTERIDGE & BOK CHOY #3 - Altman/Brooks/Denley JAZZ UPSTAIRS featuring 'DELAY 45'
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MS KITTERIDGE & BOK CHOY #3 - Altman/Brooks/Denley Thursday, August 29
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
The Gladstone Hotel
The Living Room Theatre in association with Kawai presents Altman/Brooks/Denley Experience the transcendence of sound as three virtuosic musicians, as they come together to create a captivating …
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JAZZ UPSTAIRS featuring 'DELAY 45' Thursday, August 29
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
St Stephen's Uniting Church
$20 - Adults, $10 - Concession Featuring Tom Avgenicos: Trumpet Roshan Kumarage: Piano Dave Quinn: Bass Ashley Stoneham: Drums With a musical relationship that stretches back as far as their high …
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Ellen Kirkwood’s Underwards
Ellen Kirkwood’s Underwards Friday, August 30
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
Ellen Kirkwood’s dynamic project Underwards returns a year after their gorgeous performance at JSJ for their album launch. The quartet’s tour last year was a great success, bringing their …
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Hand Unmade - Backstage Music
Hand Unmade - Backstage Music Saturday, August 31
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Woodburn Creatives
The human hand makes artists of us all. It’s the mechanism for the soul. Pianist or welder, cook or painter, hands hold our beauty, our suffering and our creativity. Curated by Damian Barbeler, …
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Threshold | Volume Resonance in Song and Sound Future tilt | Volume
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Threshold | Volume Sunday, July 7
12:00 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Threshold is a new music program devised in collaboration with Longform Editions, the Sydney-based, internationally renowned online ‘gallery for listening’. For the duration of Volume, recordings of …
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Resonance in Song and Sound Sunday, July 7
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Local Edition Concept Store
Laura Altman is based in Sydney on Gadigal Country, where she weaves her way through the improvised, exploratory and folk music scenes with her intuitive clarinet playing, free improvising, songs and …
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Future tilt | Volume Sunday, July 7
3:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Future tilt is the first of Volume’s free weekend events. Featuring cutting-edge experimental pop and electronic drone harmonics, this day session is set in the depths of Naala Badu, the Art Gallery’s …
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Play on, play again, play forever | Volume
Play on, play again, play forever | Volume Monday, July 8
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Experience a live performance program presented in collaboration with the Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) in Newtown. Play on, play again, play forever is designed to offer access and opportunity to …
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Blak Country | Volume
Blak Country | Volume Thursday, July 11
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Blak Country is the first of two free Wednesday night events during Volume, held across both of the Art Gallery of New South Wales buildings. Coinciding with NAIDOC Week’s celebration of the history, …
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Trace
Trace Sunday, July 14
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
107 Projects
Trace is an immersive, multi-sensory performance that reflects on the different ways of making and experiencing music from the perspectives of people with disabilities and allies. Trace is the act of …
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Play on, play again, play forever | Volume
Play on, play again, play forever | Volume Monday, July 15
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Experience a live performance program presented in collaboration with the Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) in Newtown. Play on, play again, play forever is designed to offer access and opportunity to …
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Extasis | Volume
Extasis | Volume Thursday, July 18
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Extasis is a night of live performances by some of the world’s leading contemporary experimentalists. Held across both the Art Gallery of New South Wales buildings, Extasis will bring Volume to its …
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Sensitive Instruments INNERWEST NOISE FEST III
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Sensitive Instruments Sunday, July 21
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Local Edition
A chemical reaction of poetry and electronic music Composer Alexis Weaver and poet Geosmin Turpin will present an evening of electronic music and science-inspired poetry, showing how these art forms …
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INNERWEST NOISE FEST III Sunday, July 21
3:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MoshPit Bar
FOR THE NOISE FREAKS!! Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2024/7/9/innerwest-noise-fest-iii
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Linda May Han Oh Trio feat. Fabian Almazan (USA/CUBA) // Peter Knight Solo (VIC) Jannah Quill | Phoenix Central Park Bendik Giske | Phoenix Central Park
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Linda May Han Oh Trio feat. Fabian Almazan (USA/CUBA) // Peter Knight Solo (VIC) Tuesday, July 23
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Jannah Quill | Phoenix Central Park Tuesday, July 23
8:30 AM
Phoenix Central Park
Jannah Quill is a Naarm (Melbourne) based cross-disciplinary artist exploring the boundaries of electronic music production and performance through technological research and experimentation. She has …
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Bendik Giske | Phoenix Central Park Tuesday, July 23
10:15 AM
Phoenix Central Park
Bendik Giske is an artist and saxophonist whose expressive use of physicality, vulnerability and endurance have won him much critical acclaim. With his latest, self-titled record (his third for …
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Opus Now #30: Josephine Macken/Haydn/Winther/Pozniak/Peter Farrar/Lentz An Anthology of Transit by camila kevorkian
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Opus Now #30: Josephine Macken/Haydn/Winther/Pozniak/Peter Farrar/Lentz Friday, July 26
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Temple on the Park
Opus Now #30 explores music new and old for string quartet and solo works improvisation OPUS NOW #30 Where: Temple on the Park, Australia Street, Newtown When: Thursday July 25th • Start time 7:30pm …
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An Anthology of Transit by camila kevorkian Friday, July 26
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Frontyard
Join artist camila kevorkian as she presents the performative film she developed during her residency about the Frontyard’s library in the Frontyard space! …
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impromptu #3
impromptu #3 Monday, July 29
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
ReadyMade Works (Level 1, entry Henry Ave)
Performance Improvisation with: Johanna deRuyter Clayton Thomas Meredith Lucy Alejandro Rolandi Lee-anne Litton Tony Osborne $20 on the door or book online ReadyMade Works Level 1, rear 247 - 257 …
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Jeremy Rose + Chris Abrahams // IBID
Jeremy Rose + Chris Abrahams // IBID Tuesday, July 30
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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The Zaki Ensemble PROP RECORDS ANNIVERSARY SHOW
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The Zaki Ensemble Sunday, June 2
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Local Edition
The Zaki Ensemble A$25.00 - A$37.00 Experience the unique blend of Middle Eastern and Western musical traditions at The Zaki Ensemble’s upcoming concert. Featuring the kemanche, tombak, violin, …
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PROP RECORDS ANNIVERSARY SHOW Sunday, June 2
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Leichhardt Bowlo
PROP RECORDS ANNIVERSARY SHOW Saturday 1st of June @leichhardt_bowlo DOORS 4PM Get down early for pre game pre amble and get the small talk out of the way. Because things are going to get serious with …
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Sydney Con Jazz Fest 2024 PROP RECORDS ANNIVERSARY GIG DAY II
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Sydney Con Jazz Fest 2024 Monday, June 3
4:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Sydney Con Jazz Fest 2024 Sunday 2 June 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sydney Conservatorium of Music On Sunday 2 June, the 2024 Sydney Con Jazz Festival will present over 130 artists in 26 concerts, across six …
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PROP RECORDS ANNIVERSARY GIG DAY II Monday, June 3
5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Prop Records
The companion piece to Day I ft. Deepstaria//Lorry//dawdle(QLD)//Verna Bloom. Be rewarded with more Audio//Visual delights. We’re taking this one back to the OG brick n mortar concrete jungle of our …
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Mind On Fire
Mind On Fire Friday, June 7
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Mind On Fire return for their first public appearance since 2020! Mind On Fire is a Sydney-based project formed by brothers Brad and Sam Gill. Since forming in 2017, they have developed a unique …
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Creatures/Inhabitants: Hayley Chan's Drum Set Concerto CEASE FIRE NOW - A FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR GAZA
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Creatures/Inhabitants: Hayley Chan's Drum Set Concerto Saturday, June 8
1:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Music Workshop @ Sydney Con
WHEN: Friday 7th June, 11:00am WHERE: Music Workshop, Sydney Conservatorium of Music WHO: Anyone !!! PRICE: FREE !!! BOX OFFICE: https://bit.ly/hchan07062024 ‘Creatures/Inhabitants’ is a …
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CEASE FIRE NOW - A FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR GAZA Saturday, June 8
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
A night of music to raise funds and support the citizens of Gaza. Featuring… Peter Hollo, cello and electronics @cello_raven HARD HAT: Kusum Normoyle & Peter Blamey @feedingback MP Hopkins …
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Nicholas Ng, Cliona Molins & Maharshi Raval
Nicholas Ng, Cliona Molins & Maharshi Raval Sunday, June 9
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Local Edition
Inspired by Chinese cosmology, this concert transports audiences back to the beginning of time through spoken narrative and musical interludes. Moving across various Chinese instruments, Dr Nicholas …
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IMPOSTO : sympathetic, resonance, vibrations presented by BackStage Music
IMPOSTO : sympathetic, resonance, vibrations presented by BackStage Music Saturday, June 15
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Woodburn Creatives
Take a wild and sonorous journey delving into the sympathetic generation of historical and cultural song lines. IMPOSTO explores the vaporous phenomena of the intangible, ever shifting, reverberant …
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Xanadu Sky (2) Xanadu Sky (1) Sydney Microfest 6
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Xanadu Sky (2) Monday, June 17
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Church Street Studios
With three solos and an epic 30-minute trio, Xanadu Sky is a journey through shifting patterns that slowly evolve like a hypnotic dusk horizon. Hear every subtle sonority of the double bass, …
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Xanadu Sky (1) Monday, June 17
5:00 AM – 6:15 AM
Church Street Studios
With three solos and an epic 30-minute trio, Xanadu Sky is a journey through shifting patterns that slowly evolve like a hypnotic dusk horizon. Hear every subtle sonority of the double bass, …
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Sydney Microfest 6 Monday, June 17
4:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Kogarah School of Arts
June 16 - Sydney MicroFest 6. 2 concerts planned: 2pm and 5pm. Between concerts join us at the ‘social lamellaphone’ of Gary Warner. He has made a unique acoustic instrument for …
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Drumming Exhibition: Sound, Solo, Dance
Drumming Exhibition: Sound, Solo, Dance Saturday, June 22
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Local Edition
With the aspiration to transcend her previous solo drum set performances, Chloe has made the decision to premiere three new compositions at the Local Edition. A collection of field recordings spanning …
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SOUND THE ALARM
SOUND THE ALARM Friday, June 28
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
In the spirit of radical community action, collective consciousness and self-determination as a group activity, this large ensemble instigation will present a night of improvisations, compositions and …
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MMINC and SIRC_UIT present ALE HOP (BERLIN), PETER BLAMEY, VERNA BLOOM
MMINC and SIRC_UIT present ALE HOP (BERLIN), PETER BLAMEY, VERNA BLOOM Sunday, May 5
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Lawson Industrial Area, Dharug Country, Exact Location TBC
MMINC and SIRC_UIT present Ale Hop (Berlin) Peter Blamey Verna Bloom Visuals by SIRC_UIT and Coherent Entertainment Poster design by gw_barnaby Saturday 4th May 2024 Lawson Industrial Area, Dharug …
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Marrickville Pause - Art and Music from Under the Flight Path ALE HOP at The People’s Republic of Australasia at The Red House
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Marrickville Pause - Art and Music from Under the Flight Path Monday, May 6
2:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Gerald Street
This Sunday…join us for a…Marrickville Pause! 🎶🎨 📅 Sunday, 5th May 🕛 12-5 PM 📍 Gerald Street, Marrickville This free, artist+musician-run event is serving you art and music made under the flight path …
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ALE HOP at The People’s Republic of Australasia at The Red House Monday, May 6
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
rsvp for details
The People’s Republic of Australasia at The Red House is excited to welcome a truly remarkable and acclaimed Berlin-based Peruvian artist who will be performing for the first time in Sydney! Come and …
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Ale Hop at Phoenix Central Park
Ale Hop at Phoenix Central Park Wednesday, May 8
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Phoenix Central Park
Ale Hop will perform at Phoenix Central Park on Tue 7 May 2024. Tickets are free via ballot only. There are two sittings, 6.30pm and 8.15pm. Successful ballot winners will be given the choice between …
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MsK&BC: Underwards MP Hopkins performance at SNO 176
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MsK&BC: Underwards Thursday, May 9
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The Gladstone Hotel
The Living Room Theatre in association with Kawai presents: Kirkwood / Geddes / Henderson / Inman-Hislop Led by award-winning trumpeter and composer Ellen Kirkwood, Underwards features some of …
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MP Hopkins performance at SNO 176 Thursday, May 9
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Artbank
Please join us on Wednesday May 8 to celebrate the exhibition SNO 176. The exhibition features works from SNO (Sydney Non Objective) affiliated artists in the Artbank collection. The exhibition will …
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Toydeath Perform Live at the opening of Global Gambits and Playful Revisions Alister Spence Trio
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Toydeath Perform Live at the opening of Global Gambits and Playful Revisions Friday, May 10
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Art Space on the Concourse
Global Gambits and Playful Revisions delves into the role of play and games in navigating life’s challenges. Artists creatively use play, satire, and repurposed children’s toys to shed …
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Alister Spence Trio Friday, May 10
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
Alister Spence - piano, samples Lloyd Swanton - double bass Toby Hall - drums, glockenspiel Formed in Sydney more than twenty-five years ago this trio brings together three of the most exciting, …
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NAG NAG NAG IX
NAG NAG NAG IX Saturday, May 11
8:00 AM
Portugal Madeira Club
Touted as the ‘music festival for people who don’t like music festivals’, Sydney’s premier underground live musical offering NAG NAG NAG returns in 2024 for it’s 9th …
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Sounds Like: Peter Blamey & Emily Morandini
Sounds Like: Peter Blamey & Emily Morandini Sunday, May 12
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
ethan frome gallery
Sound performance featuring Peter Blamey & Emily Morandini Saturday 11th May 5-7pm ethan frome gallery 15 Fowler Street, Camperdown, Sydney/Gadigal. Source: …
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Sounds Like: Megan Alice Clune & Harrison Rae
Sounds Like: Megan Alice Clune & Harrison Rae Sunday, May 19
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
ethan frome gallery
Sound performance featuring Megan Alice Clune & Harrison Rae Saturday 18th May 5-7pm ethan frome gallery 15 Fowler Street, Camperdown, Sydney/Gadigal. Source: …
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Scattered Order & Living Science Dept. + Peter Hollo's Raven
Scattered Order & Living Science Dept. + Peter Hollo's Raven Monday, May 20
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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In the so-called twilight years of their career, Scattered Order find themselves more in touch with their direction and purpose than at any time in recent memory. Thirteen years ago the band regrouped …
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MsK&BC: Sam Gill & Simon Barker
MsK&BC: Sam Gill & Simon Barker Thursday, May 23
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The Gladstone Hotel
The Living Room Theatre in association with Kawai presents: Gill/Barker Sam Gill & Simon Barker come together for their first gig since 2021! They’ll be presenting an evening of solo and duo …
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BELIEVE
BELIEVE Friday, May 24
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Peter Farrar Novak Manjolovic Clayton Thomas Laurence Pike Entering their second year of deep explorations and experience, BELIEVE return to Johnson Street for their first time since their beautiful …
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Sounds Like: Kate Brown & Alexandra Spence LRT presents: She
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Sounds Like: Kate Brown & Alexandra Spence Sunday, May 26
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
ethan frome gallery
Sound performance featuring Kate Brown & Alexandra Spence Saturday 25th May 5-7pm ethan frome gallery 15 Fowler Street, Camperdown, Sydney/Gadigal. Source: …
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LRT presents: She Sunday, May 26
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
ESCAC
What happens when She says ‘no’. The world becomes littered with paper trails and anecdotes of she said/he said. In 2024 we still do not know what it is to make that complaint, how careers are lost …
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Humming Grotto - Joe Talia & Bree van Reyk
Humming Grotto - Joe Talia & Bree van Reyk Monday, May 27
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
The PBC
Humming Grotto is a series of sound and listening that takes place on Sundays, downstairs at the PBC. The May edition of Humming Grotto features a rare Sydney set from Naarm based fav Joe Talia + a …
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WE1 XAM, Laura Altman, Liz Jigalin + Nikki Heywood
WE1 XAM, Laura Altman, Liz Jigalin + Nikki Heywood Thursday, May 30
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Herb Greedy Hall
A gig at Herb Greedy Hall WE1 XAM Laura Altman Liz Jigalin + Nikki Heywood 7pm By donation 79 Petersham Rd Marrickville Source: …
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KLUMPES AHMAD - IN BED WE TRUST - 15YR Anniversary Concert
KLUMPES AHMAD - IN BED WE TRUST - 15YR Anniversary Concert Friday, May 31
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
In February ‘09, Klumpes Ahmad released an experimental duo album of guitar, piano, rhodes and electronic experimentation. Hours of improvisation were coalesced and edited and finally expertly …
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April 2024

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Rory J S, Makeda, T. Morimoto DJ Francesca Naibo - So Much Time
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Rory J S, Makeda, T. Morimoto DJ Friday, April 5
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Petersham Bowlo
Makeda joins Rory J S on a pre-victory lap, under the watchful gaze of T. Morimoto. 50% of proceeds to Medical Aid for Palestinians Rory - https://rjssound.bandcamp.com/album/p Makeda - …
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Francesca Naibo - So Much Time Friday, April 5
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Francesca Naibo presents “So Much Time”, her latest solo album released by Ramble Records in 2022. It comes two years after her debut album “Namatoulee” (Aut Records). This timeframe that …
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Singular Voices - Laraaji, Yu Su, Tunnel Dancers, Monica Brooks
Singular Voices - Laraaji, Yu Su, Tunnel Dancers, Monica Brooks Saturday, April 6
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
City Recital Hall
Forerunners of sonic exploration, NYC-based Laraaji and Vancouver-based Yu Su connect to present an evening of live, otherworldly sounds. Laraaji, a masterful musician brought into recognition partly …
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IKSRE Album Launch w/ Willebrant, Aura Hunting, Mike Nigro
IKSRE Album Launch w/ Willebrant, Aura Hunting, Mike Nigro Sunday, April 7
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fatamorgana
Vocalist, multi instrumentalist and producer IKSRE - aka Phoebe Dubar’s music has been described by critics as “at the delicate intersection of the natural world in fissure with atmospheric …
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The Seeping Woman Lazy Thinking Late - Robert Curgenven + Kat McDowall present SPECTRES live - light/sound, Megan Alice Clune
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The Seeping Woman Thursday, April 11
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
The Gladstone Hotel
Come witness the new Living Room Theatre production, The Seeping Woman — a work of intimacy, proximity, and quiet violence. This site-specific work focuses on gestures both human and digital held …
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Lazy Thinking Late - Robert Curgenven + Kat McDowall present SPECTRES live - light/sound, Megan Alice Clune Thursday, April 11
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Lineup for next Wednesday’s Lazy Thinking Late, our weekly program of outer, experimental sounds from the universe. Ireland based Australian artists @robertcurgenven and Kat McDowall will be …
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PsyconFest vol.X at 107 Projects
PsyconFest vol.X at 107 Projects Sunday, April 14
7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
107 Projects
PsyconFest comes back for its 10th edition with a full venue take-over at 107 Projects, Redfern. On Sat 13 April, you’re in for a musical treat with an eclectic line-up across 3 stages: Seen …
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&& - readings and film screenings at Randwick Literary Institute
&& - readings and film screenings at Randwick Literary Institute Monday, April 15
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Randwick Literary Institute
Please join us on Sunday 14 April at the Randwick Literary Institute for readings by Emily Stewart and Warm Currency, accompanied by a series of short films by Samuel Beckett, Maya Deren & …
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Tony Gorman's Monday Club
Tony Gorman's Monday Club Friday, April 19
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Tony Gorman: Alto clarinet Boyd: Contrabass clarinet Stephen Morley (Melb): French horn Mary Rapp: Cello, bass Steve Elphick: Bass We are very excited to announce Tony Gorman’s return to live …
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Opening Night at The Red House: Rebecca Lane and Jonathan Heilbron
Opening Night at The Red House: Rebecca Lane and Jonathan Heilbron Sunday, April 21
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Red House
The People’s Republic of Australasia is thrilled to (finally!) announce the opening weekend of our newly built facility, The Red House! Saturday evening plays host to performances from Rebecca Lane …
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Opening Weekend at The Red House: Spartak Humming Grotto #19
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Opening Weekend at The Red House: Spartak Monday, April 22
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Red House
The People’s Republic of Australasia is thrilled to conclude the opening weekend of our newly built facility, The Red House, with a rare performance by a wonderful local duo Spartak As Spartak, Sia …
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Humming Grotto #19 Monday, April 22
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Petersham Bowlo
Humming Grotto is a series of sound and listening that takes place on Sundays, downstairs at the PBC… And Grotto numero 19 is a veeeery special evening edition - featuring sets from three …
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Fabels, Scattered Order and Dream Good with visuals by Living Science Dept.
Fabels, Scattered Order and Dream Good with visuals by Living Science Dept. Saturday, March 2
1:00 PM – 3:59 PM
Lazybones Lounge
Fabels, Scattered Order and Dream Good are performing a special night as a farewell gig to Fabels before their European Tour. A night of dream pop, electronic, dance music and atmospherical …
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MNC - Zela Margossian (quintet) // Sam Gill, Phillipa Murphy Haste (duo)
MNC - Zela Margossian (quintet) // Sam Gill, Phillipa Murphy Haste (duo) Tuesday, March 5
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Sam Gill + Phillippa Murphy-Haste: Phillippa and Sam have been dipping into duo moments for almost a decade as members of Microfiche, and they’ve recently begun playing as a duo in their own …
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The Native Cats Sydney Album Launch CURRENT ENERGIES - A Festival of Contemporary Electronic Music & Documentary Screening Backstage Music: Human's got Talent
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The Native Cats Sydney Album Launch Sunday, March 10
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Gaelic Club
The Native Cats launch their latest album ‘The Way On Is The Way Off’ at The Gaelic Club on Saturday 9th of March. The Way On is the Way Off is the fifth and best album for celebrated …
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CURRENT ENERGIES - A Festival of Contemporary Electronic Music & Documentary Screening Sunday, March 10
3:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Church Street Studios proudly presents CURRENT ENERGIES in collaboration with the AGSC. An all day festival of Contemporary Electronic Music and an evening documentary screening of SISTERS WITH …
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Backstage Music: Human's got Talent Sunday, March 10
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Woodburn Creatives
Event 1: 7.30pm, Saturday 9 March 2024, Woodburn Creatives Redfern Solomon Frank curates a music and performance program exploring uncanny convergences of queerness, pop culture, commercialisation and …
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MP Hopkins & Del Lumanta at Ethan Frome
MP Hopkins & Del Lumanta at Ethan Frome Monday, March 11
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Ethan Frome
LP launch for Hopkins’ new ‘Triples’ album on Sunday March 10th at Ethan Frome (the old Knulp gallery space). Performances from MP Hopkins and Del Lumanta. Entry is free. LP’s for sale at the show …
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Earshift Music Showcase: Disruption! feat. Simon Barker and Chloe Kim + ilex
Earshift Music Showcase: Disruption! feat. Simon Barker and Chloe Kim + ilex Wednesday, March 13
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lazybones Lounge
Earshift Music Showcase: Celebrating 15 Years Disruption! feat. Simon Barker and Chloe Kim + 𝐈𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 is proud to celebrate 15 years with a showcase presenting Sydney’s most ground-breaking …
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MsK&BC: BELIEVE & Microfiche Matt Ottignon Quartet - the music of Mark Simmonds' ‘Fire’
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MsK&BC: BELIEVE & Microfiche Thursday, March 14
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Gladstone Hotel
Two of Sydney’s most esteemed improvising ensembles, share a thrilling double bill! BELIEVE and Microfiche represent multiple generations of Sydney improvisers dedicated to a genuine creative music. …
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Matt Ottignon Quartet - the music of Mark Simmonds' ‘Fire’ Thursday, March 14
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Foundry 616
Matt Ottignon Quartet - the music of Mark Simmonds’ ‘Fire’ “He’d have cried tears of joy” SMH **** It’s been 30 years since Mark Simmonds released his only studio album ‘Fire’ on Birdland …
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Fabulous Contraption, Recalibrate and The Valentitanic Trio
Fabulous Contraption, Recalibrate and The Valentitanic Trio Friday, March 15
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lazybones Lounge
Fabulous Contraption, Recalibrate and The Valentitanic Trio Lazybones Lounge and Restaurant (Level 1) $15 on door Tickets: …
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Ensemble Offspring: Psychedelic Frenzy Dream Alley Dream #10 - Penelope Trappes, Luke M de Zilva and Monster Studies. Cut Paste Play
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Ensemble Offspring: Psychedelic Frenzy Sunday, March 24
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
The Neilson ACO
Ensemble Offspring: Psychedelic Frenzy Ensemble Offspring presents a performance that seamlessly blends classical, minimalist and spectral music with elements of electronica, rock and pop …
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Dream Alley Dream #10 - Penelope Trappes, Luke M de Zilva and Monster Studies. Sunday, March 24
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
World Heritage Space at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
Dream Alley Dream presents exploratory and experimental music on Dharug and Gundungurra Country, in the Blue Mountains, NSW. Dream Alley Dream #10 is Penelope Trappes, Luke M de Zilva and Monster …
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Cut Paste Play Sunday, March 24
3:00 AM
Church Street Studios
the music box project proudly presents CUT PASTE PLAY 2024 - a new festival of music outside the usual order of things. CUT PASTE PLAY is an extraordinary gathering for all kinds of curious listeners …
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Impromptu - Performance Improvisation
Impromptu - Performance Improvisation Monday, March 25
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
ReadyMade Works Level 1
An early evening set of improvised performances. With: Elly Brickhill & Jim Denley Ryuichi Fujimura Glenda Goldberg Nikki Heywood Tony Osborne Tix $10 on the door or via …
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Lazy Thinking Late: Ealing + Knifebody Jazz Upstairs ft. Heaps Grass
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Lazy Thinking Late: Ealing + Knifebody Thursday, March 28
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazy Thinking
Lazy Thinking Late is a new program of outer, experimental and electronic music. Every Wednesday night at Lazy Thinking. Ridiculously wondrous radness on offer for adventurous ears. This week features …
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Jazz Upstairs ft. Heaps Grass Thursday, March 28
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
St Stephens Church
HEAPS GRASS are Ebony Tait, Lachlan Mills and Jack Rosenzweig. They write songs together, exploring themes of nostalgia and nature. Fusing pre-determined and improvised material in their compositions, …
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Rory J S and Solo Career Elsen Price & Mary Rapp - Solos in the Easter Labyrinth
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Rory J S and Solo Career Friday, March 29
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Franks Wild Years
Rory J S and Solo career celebrate Easter eve Rory https://rjssound.bandcamp.com/album/p Solo https://solocareer.bandcamp.com/album/the-sentimentalist Source: …
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Elsen Price & Mary Rapp - Solos in the Easter Labyrinth Friday, March 29
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
On this, the Thursday before Easter, the Annandale space will have an Easter Labyrinth in it. And two wonderful soloists - Elsen Price and Mary Rapp - will each perform solos from the chapel floor – …
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MsK&BC: MONICA BROOKS + WORDS FAIL Klänge - A line is a dot that went for a walk
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MsK&BC: MONICA BROOKS + WORDS FAIL Thursday, February 1
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Gladstone Hotel Dulwich Hill
A favourite local sports bar turned into a music venue with a theatrical edge! The 2024 Ms Kitteridge & Bok Choy season features some of the greatest improvising jazz and experimental musicians …
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Klänge - A line is a dot that went for a walk Thursday, February 1
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Art Gallery NSW
A line is a dot that went for a walk Location: Kaldor Hall, ground level Free, no bookings required Riffing on the famous definition by Kandinsky’s great friend, Paul Klee, Ensemble Offspring …
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Johnston St Jazz - Kanyakumari From France, with noise.
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Johnston St Jazz - Kanyakumari Friday, February 2
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Annandale Create Arts Centre
Kanyakumari: Trevor Brown / Mary Rapp / Alexander Inman-Hislop I’m excited to bring these two amazing artists together with myself on the stage of the Annandale Creative Arts Centre. Kanyakumari …
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From France, with noise. Friday, February 2
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
107 Projects
With thanks to the Institute Francaise and SoundOUT festival, two astounding improvisers are visiting our far-off land. Jean-Sebastian Mariage, guitar and Gwenalle Rouleau, electronics will be …
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SoundOut Workshops Friday, Saturday and Sunday SoundOut Festival 2024 SIMMER: W.E.S.T. & TABUA-HARRISON
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SoundOut Workshops Friday, Saturday and Sunday Saturday, February 3
5:00 AM
Drill Hall Gallery
The SoundOut Festival is bringing to you 3 workshops of varying kinds from 5 experienced performer improvisors in the realm of free Improvisation and experimental music and the Arts. (See Artist bios …
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SoundOut Festival 2024 Saturday, February 3
11:00 AM
Drill Hall Gallery
Now in our 15th year SoundOut is one of the gateway exploratory music-art events, providing a much-needed avenue for brilliant musical endeavors from around the world and Australia. We see our role as …
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SIMMER: W.E.S.T. & TABUA-HARRISON Saturday, February 3
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Penrith Regional Gallery
SIMMER: W.E.S.T. & TABUA-HARRISON New Movements in Music and Art Simmer is an evening program of experimental music and art at Penrith Regional Gallery this Summer. Rich with sensorial encounters, …
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Large Ensemble Workshop and Performance (with Clayton Thomas)
Large Ensemble Workshop and Performance (with Clayton Thomas) Sunday, February 4
1:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Drill Hall Gallery
Dear improvisers, I’m very excited to have the chance to talk, explore, listen and get into one of my favourite subjects; large group improvising, in Canberra next month. SoundOut has invited me …
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EVIL presents Ryosuke Kiyasu (Japan) end of AUS/NZ tour super show!!!
EVIL presents Ryosuke Kiyasu (Japan) end of AUS/NZ tour super show!!! Monday, February 5
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Red Rattler
Dear humans of sonic mayhem, EVIL is extremely proud to put on this tour finale show at the beautiful Red Rattler Theatre in Marrickville. Featuring: Ryosuke Kiyasu (Japan) Lucas Granpa Abela The …
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PLACEHOLDER + MARCUS WHALE (SHENG) + DEEPSTARIA **PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE - NOW AT TEMPE JETS***
PLACEHOLDER + MARCUS WHALE (SHENG) + DEEPSTARIA **PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE - NOW AT TEMPE JETS*** Wednesday, February 7
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Placeholder returns (replete with John on bass) for a mid-week moment at Tempe Jets with sets from Marcus Whale as sheng and Deepstaria (Riley Jones solo) 7pm start $10 cash on the door if you can …
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MsK&BC: ALISTER SPENCE TRIO Klänge - Staccato, strings and percussive melody
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MsK&BC: ALISTER SPENCE TRIO Thursday, February 8
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Gladstone Hotel
The Living Room Theatre in association with Kawai presents ALISTER SPENCE TRIO A favourite local sports bar turned into a music venue with a theatrical edge! ​ ​ The 2024 Ms Kitteridge & Bok Choy …
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Klänge - Staccato, strings and percussive melody Thursday, February 8
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Art Gallery NSW
Staccato, strings and percussive melody Location: Kandinsky exhibition, lower level 2 Free with exhibition entry Contemporary guzheng player Mindy Meng Wang will join Claire Edwardes (percussion) and …
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Matt McMahon + Roger Dean // Microfiche
Matt McMahon + Roger Dean // Microfiche Tuesday, February 13
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Church Street Studios
Monday Night Confessions Matt McMahon + Roger Dean: Roger Dean and Matt McMahon have performed previously together for a project on one piano, this will be their first outing performing on one piano …
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Klänge - Duo tones
Klänge - Duo tones Thursday, February 15
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Art Gallery NSW
Duo tones Location: Kandinsky exhibition, lower level 2 Free with exhibition entry Two sets of duos reflect sonically on the art of Kandinsky in real time: Jason Noble (bass clarinet) and Louisa …
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THE MACROPLASTIC WORKOUT (by Throat Pleats) SIMMER: NAOMI OLIVER & GEORGE TILLIANAKIS
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THE MACROPLASTIC WORKOUT (by Throat Pleats) Saturday, February 17
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Flying Nun by Brand X
Created and performed by Throat Pleats (Solomon Frank and Niki Johnson) Costume by Milo Michell Lighting design and operation by Annika Bertinat Audio description by Steve Wilson-Alexander Creative …
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SIMMER: NAOMI OLIVER & GEORGE TILLIANAKIS Saturday, February 17
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Penrith Regional Gallery
SIMMER: NAOMI OLIVER & GEORGE TILLIANAKIS New Movements in Music and Art Simmer is an evening program of experimental music and art at Penrith Regional Gallery this Summer. Rich with sensorial …
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THE MACROPLASTIC WORKOUT (by Throat Pleats)
THE MACROPLASTIC WORKOUT (by Throat Pleats) Sunday, February 18
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Flying Nun by Brand X
Created and performed by Throat Pleats (Solomon Frank and Niki Johnson) Costume by Milo Michell Lighting design and operation by Annika Bertinat Audio description by Steve Wilson-Alexander Creative …
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MsK&BC: LAUREN TSAMOURAS + NOCK / PIKE / AVGENICOS
MsK&BC: LAUREN TSAMOURAS + NOCK / PIKE / AVGENICOS Thursday, February 22
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Gladstone Hotel
The Living Room Theatre in association with Kawai presents LAUREN TSAMOURAS (solo set - piano) Lauren Tsamouras is a pianist, composer, and improviser specialising in Jazz and Improvised music. She …
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Bad PhotoGraphy - Uma Volkmer, Jim Denley, Alex Tucker.
Bad PhotoGraphy - Uma Volkmer, Jim Denley, Alex Tucker. Friday, February 23
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
“Bad PhotoGraphy” is Uma Volkmer – Trumpet, Jim Denley – Alto sax and Alex Tucker – drums. This - just their 4th gig - will be the launch of their first release, “Burst” on …
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Chris Petro - Paintings
Chris Petro - Paintings Saturday, February 24
11:00 AM
Prop
PETRO’S work is made by experimenting with analog / digital video synthesis technology and using drawing machines / 3d printing to create tangible work. There is no particular unifying theme for …
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MOPE CITY (Album Launch) / FULLY FEUDAL / GIANT HAMMER / DAILY TOLL
MOPE CITY (Album Launch) / FULLY FEUDAL / GIANT HAMMER / DAILY TOLL Sunday, February 25
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Petersham Bowlo
Rescheduled! Mope City playing a show downstairs at PBC to mark the release of their 4th album “Population:4” Graciously joining them on the night are the fabulous Fully Feudal, Giant Hammer and Daily …
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Jacques Emery (solo percussions) + Phil Slater Quintet
Jacques Emery (solo percussions) + Phil Slater Quintet Tuesday, February 27
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Church Street Studios
Jacques Emery: Jacques Emery is a double bassist, percussionist, and experimental composer who works on Gadigal land in Sydney, Australia. Known as a versatile collaborator, he has performed at major …
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MsK&BC: Sam Gill, Phillippa Murphy-Haste, Nick Calligeros, Hilary Geddes Jazz Upstairs ft. Flora Carbo's 'Arthur's Walks'
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MsK&BC: Sam Gill, Phillippa Murphy-Haste, Nick Calligeros, Hilary Geddes Thursday, February 29
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Gladstone Hotel
The Living Room Theatre in association with Kawai presents Gill/Murphy-Haste/Calligeros/Geddes Ms Kitteridge & Bok Choy is proud to present the debut of this exciting new collaboration! Featuring …
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Jazz Upstairs ft. Flora Carbo's 'Arthur's Walks' Thursday, February 29
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
St Stephen's Uniting Church
Flora Carbo is a saxophonist, composer and music leader from Naarm (Melbourne, Australia). Her unique practice creates novel musical environments that connect people through improvisation, composition …
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Sweet Echoes: Fundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians
Sweet Echoes: Fundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians Sunday, January 7
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
Sweet Echoes Fundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians Saturday 6th Jan 2-8pm Petersham Bowlo Kids & dogs welcome Live: Blue Divers Monica Brooks Rory J S Hugh B + Modern Pop Ensemble DJs: Eddy …
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Klänge - Synaesthesia
Klänge - Synaesthesia Thursday, January 11
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Art Gallery NSW
Synaesthesia Location: Kaldor Hall, ground level Free, no bookings required Hear Ensemble Offspring musicians Claire Edwardes (percussion), Niki Johnson, (percussion), Sonya Lifschitz (piano), Jason …
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LAST EVER CAMPERDOWN WEEKEND!! The Extraordinary JAMES RUSHFORD
LAST EVER CAMPERDOWN WEEKEND!! The Extraordinary JAMES RUSHFORD Sunday, January 14
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
rsvp
After 14 years and more than 140 remarkable performances, we will be closing the doors on the People’s Republic of Australasia in Camperdown with a wonderful final weekend. One of our most …
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LAST EVER CAMPERDOWN PERFORMANCE!! The Brilliant PANGHALINA
LAST EVER CAMPERDOWN PERFORMANCE!! The Brilliant PANGHALINA Monday, January 15
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
rsvp
After 14 years and more than 140 remarkable performances, we will be closing the doors on the People’s Republic of Australasia in Camperdown with a sublime final event boasting a brilliant trio of our …
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Klänge - Light and Dark
Klänge - Light and Dark Thursday, January 18
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Art Gallery NSW
Light and dark Location: Kaldor Hall, ground level Free, no bookings required Eighth Blackbird musicians Lina Andonovska (flute) and Matthew Duvall (percussion) will team up with Ensemble Offspring …
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SIMMER: EMILY MORANDINI & MP HOPKINS
SIMMER: EMILY MORANDINI & MP HOPKINS Saturday, January 20
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Penrith Regional Gallery
SIMMER: EMILY MORANDINI & MP HOPKINS New Movements in Music and Art Simmer is an evening program of experimental music and art at Penrith Regional Gallery this Summer. Rich with sensorial …
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Carbon Additions Presents (#001): Border Menace (BER/MEL), Debris, Ill Winds
Carbon Additions Presents (#001): Border Menace (BER/MEL), Debris, Ill Winds Sunday, January 21
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
BORDER MENACE Border Menace is the solo project of Australian experimental musician Alex Lee (Repairs, Heavy Birthday, Subterranean Rain), currently based in Berlin For this very special live …
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Ryosuke Kiyasu / Sebastian Sequoiah-Grayson / Sky Chariot @ Fatamorgana Nights at Tempe - Final Cut
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Ryosuke Kiyasu / Sebastian Sequoiah-Grayson / Sky Chariot @ Fatamorgana Monday, January 22
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fatamorgana
Ryosuke Kiyasu (Japan) Sebastian Sequoiah-Grayson Sky Chariot @ Fatamorgana 82a Henderson Rd Alexandria 4pm Source: …
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Nights at Tempe - Final Cut Monday, January 22
6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tempe Jets
The rumours are true! Tempe Jets, the spawning pool that has sustained exploratory music for near on a decade is drying up, breathing it’s last death rattles, gaseous whistles, and muddy pops, as the …
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Ryosuke Kiyasu Wollongong show
Ryosuke Kiyasu Wollongong show Tuesday, January 23
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Studio World
Monday January 22, 6pm, Studio World An unforgettable night of experimental music and avant-garde performances, held in an artist-run space. Featuring: Ryosuke Kiyasu (JPN) Lucas Granpa Abela (Justice …
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Ryosuke Kiyasu Canberra show
Ryosuke Kiyasu Canberra show Wednesday, January 24
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Smith's Alternative
Ryosuke Kiyasu Canberra show Tuesday January 23rd, Smith’s Alternative, 6pm $20/15 Experimental Vs Improvised Live presents a very special Canberra show at Smith’s Alternative FEATURING Ryosuke Kiyasu …
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Klänge - Pierrot lunaire
Klänge - Pierrot lunaire Thursday, January 25
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Art Gallery NSW
Pierrot lunaire Location: Kaldor Hall, ground level Free, no bookings required Soprano Jane Sheldon will be joined by conductor Jack Symonds and an epic line-up of international musicians (Lina …
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Jus Diddit - Exhibtion
Jus Diddit - Exhibtion Monday, January 29
6:00 AM
Pari
PARI’s first show of 2024 ‘Jus Diddit’ is a love letter to Western Sydney’s DIY cultural history. An ongoing expansive archival community collaboration concerned with memories, long lost venues, …
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December 2023

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SIMMER: GAIL PRIEST
SIMMER: GAIL PRIEST Saturday, December 2
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Penrith Regional Gallery
Simmer is an evening program of experimental music and art at Penrith Regional Gallery this Summer. Rich with sensorial encounters, Simmer awakens the senses as the sun sets over the gardens and …
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SOUND PARTY
SOUND PARTY Sunday, December 10
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Church St Studios
The music box project invites you to SOUND PARTY – an end of year celebration of new music & old friends plus the launch of something new for 2024! Join us for some music outside the usual order …
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Laurence Pike (Solo) // Avgenicos Brothers: REDUCTION
Laurence Pike (Solo) // Avgenicos Brothers: REDUCTION Tuesday, December 12
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Church St Studios
Laurence Pike (Solo): Laurence Pike makes his first live solo performance in Sydney in over three years at Monday Night Confessions. One Australia’s most respected creative musicians, Pike has been …
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JETSETS 2023 FINALE: Jim Denley (As Weather) + Ysk/Monica Brooks/Rory Brown
JETSETS 2023 FINALE: Jim Denley (As Weather) + Ysk/Monica Brooks/Rory Brown Wednesday, December 13
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Tempe Jets
Oh boy, has it been a year of incredible, inspiring and adventurous music for us at Jetsets! We’re closing it out with an extra special lineup of musicians who really take things outside the …
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BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
BELIEVE IN MIRACLES Friday, December 15
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
107 Projects
A night of festive free jazz, end of year sonic celebrations and improvised merriment. BELIEVE are excited to present their last concert of the year, alongside the exceptional community that is HOME …
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Opus Now #29: Coelho/Dorrian/Kossen - NoMansLand - Holliday/Dolphy
Opus Now #29: Coelho/Dorrian/Kossen - NoMansLand - Holliday/Dolphy Saturday, December 16
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Temple on the Park
Opus Now #29 exploring newly composed music and interrelationships with improvisation Where: Temple on the Park, Australia Street, Newtown When: Friday December 15th • 7pm (Doors Open 6:30pm) Tickets: …
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Summer Deliriant Sydney (Part 1)
Summer Deliriant Sydney (Part 1) Sunday, December 17
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pratten Park Bowling Club
Summer Deliriant Sydney (Part 1) Featuring Banana (MP Hopkins & Alexandra Spence) w/ Jim Denley Marlene Radice (ACT) Couch w/ Yusuke Akai Venus Observed (Phoebe Bognar and Clayton Thomas) Verna …
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Summer Deliriant - Sydney (Day 2)
Summer Deliriant - Sydney (Day 2) Monday, December 18
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sydney Park
Summer Deliriant - Sydney (Day 2) Battery powered and acoustic Micro HIFI Lineup Yusuke, Marlene, Nick Dan, Danny String Club Ghostships = A Ghost Hobo Cover Band Splinter Orchestra Mike Nigro Source: …
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MsK&BC x SIMA: Paul Cutlan, Phillippa Murphy-Haste & Mary Rapp Eugene Chadbourne @ The Great Club
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MsK&BC x SIMA: Paul Cutlan, Phillippa Murphy-Haste & Mary Rapp Thursday, November 2
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
The Gladstone Hotel
SIMA | Sydney Int’l Women’s Jazz Festival Paul Cutlan, Phillippa Murphy-Haste & Mary Rapp Presented by Ms Kitteridge and Bok Choy Paul Cutlan, Phillippa Murphy-Haste, and Mary Rapp join forces to …
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Eugene Chadbourne @ The Great Club Thursday, November 2
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Great Club
Event MC - Jay Katz (Mu-Mesons Archives) Cult Icon Eugene Chadbourne returns to Tour Australia for the first time in 13 years with Andy Burns + Esse & The Brave New Sounds! Eugene has worked …
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Eugene Chadbourne + Nunchukka Superfly @ Halfback Books
Eugene Chadbourne + Nunchukka Superfly @ Halfback Books Friday, November 3
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Halfback Books
The legendary Eugene Chadbourne from the United States joins Nunchukka Superfly, Esse And The Brave New Sounds from Canada and Andy Burns from Perth. A smorgasbord of homegrown and overseas talent. Be …
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SIMMER: INSIDE/OUTSIDE (Jim Denley & Melanie Herbert)
SIMMER: INSIDE/OUTSIDE (Jim Denley & Melanie Herbert) Saturday, November 4
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Penrith Regional Gallery
Simmer is an evening program of experimental music and art at Penrith Regional Gallery this Summer. Rich with sensorial encounters, Simmer awakens the senses as the sun sets over the gardens and …
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ACOUSTO-ELECTRIC @ 100ClicksWest: In-Flux
ACOUSTO-ELECTRIC @ 100ClicksWest: In-Flux Sunday, November 5
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Address given upon ticket purchase
100clicksWest continues its commitment to the best of new music in 2023 by bringing five exciting double bills to the Blue Mountains! These concerts once again feature an eclectic array of artists …
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Eugene Chadbourne - Red Rattler
Eugene Chadbourne - Red Rattler Monday, November 6
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Red Rattler
w/ Uma Volkmer – Trumpet, Jim Denley – Alto sax, Alex Tucker – drums. This is their first trio performance, although they have been playing together in the Splinter Orchestra for a few months. Alex …
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New Resource: Havens
New Resource: Havens Saturday, November 11
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Havens is the second project from New Resource, rendering the contours of displacement in order to extricate a semblance of comfort and stability from entangled anxieties. Developed while Sam and Dale …
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Banana Album Launch w. Ghost Hobo
Banana Album Launch w. Ghost Hobo Monday, November 13
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Petersham Bowlo
Banana (MP Hopkins & Alexandra Spence) have recently released ‘Some Kind of Telling’ - a new album on Infant Tree label. After launching it in the UK in Sept we’re excited to …
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Radio as a Space and a Material Workshop
Radio as a Space and a Material Workshop Thursday, November 16
9:00 AM
107 Projects
This workshop explores other ways of making radio – it’s group led, so you decide how you want it to happen. We will introduce ourselves to August Black’s Mezcal – he describes it thus: …
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SIMMER: JAMES HEIGHWAY & JON FLOOD
SIMMER: JAMES HEIGHWAY & JON FLOOD Saturday, November 18
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Penrith Regional Gallery
New Movements in Music and Art Simmer is an evening program of experimental music and art at Penrith Regional Gallery this Summer. Rich with sensorial encounters, Simmer awakens the senses as the sun …
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New Mountain + Dream Alley Dream
New Mountain + Dream Alley Dream Sunday, November 19
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
New Mountain is a three channel live video work by Rachel Peachey and Paul Mosig, exploring human/environment relationships in the context of deep time with accompanying sound by Gail Priest, Chris …
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ADSR ZINE X OLIVIA DAVIES @ PEGGY GLANVILLE-HICKS HOUSE
ADSR ZINE X OLIVIA DAVIES @ PEGGY GLANVILLE-HICKS HOUSE Monday, November 20
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Peggy's
ADSR ZINE X OLIVIA DAVIES @PEGGY GLANVILLE-HICKS HOUSE Presented in collaboration between ADSR ZINE and Peggy Glanville-Hicks House composer in residence OLIVIA DAVIES. This co-curation promises to be …
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Jazz Upstairs ft. BELIEVE
Jazz Upstairs ft. BELIEVE Thursday, November 23
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
St Stephens Uniting Church
A quartet of rare experience and breadth, this exceptional ensemble of creative musicians is making a music driven by empathy, flexibility and a deep commitment to beauty. Since coming together in …
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PysconFest vol.9
PysconFest vol.9 Saturday, November 25
12:00 PM – 3:59 PM
Lazybones Lounge
Fusion infused acid jazz, electronica, neo-soul and psychedelic jazz PsyconFest takes over Lazybones Lounge for its 9th edition with an eclectic night of fusion infused acid jazz, electronica, …
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Lauren Tsamouras + Novak Manojlovic // Tom Botting Quintet
Lauren Tsamouras + Novak Manojlovic // Tom Botting Quintet Tuesday, November 28
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Church St Studios
Lauren Tsamouras + Novak Manojlovic: Lauren Tsamouras is a pianist, composer and improviser specialising in Jazz and Improvised music. She leads and composes for her contemporary jazz piano/double …
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Edge of a Cloud
Edge of a Cloud Wednesday, November 29
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Phoenix Central Park
Edge of a Cloud is an audiovisual performance that creates an interplay of immaterial architecture operating between light and sound. Exploring the dynamic and ephemeral aspects of light and sound to …
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Tones | Sonya Holowell Strings | Chris Dolman, Paul Williams
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Tones | Sonya Holowell Sunday, October 1
12:30 AM – 1:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. …
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Strings | Chris Dolman, Paul Williams Sunday, October 1
4:30 AM – 5:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and …
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Tones | Trevor Brown Strings | Clayton Thomas
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Tones | Trevor Brown Monday, October 2
1:30 AM – 2:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. …
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Strings | Clayton Thomas Monday, October 2
5:30 AM – 6:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and …
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Tones | Jannah Quill Strings | Seaworthy
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Tones | Jannah Quill Tuesday, October 3
1:30 AM – 2:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. …
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Strings | Seaworthy Tuesday, October 3
5:30 AM – 6:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and …
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Tones | David Toop Strings | David Shea Jetsets Oct 3: Matt McMahon + Michael J Brady trio FUJI||||||||||TA, Mindy Meng Wang 王萌, crys cole, Oren Ambarchi, Loraine James, R. Rebeiro, Norman Mc
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Tones | David Toop Wednesday, October 4
1:30 AM – 2:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. …
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Strings | David Shea Wednesday, October 4
5:30 AM – 6:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and …
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Jetsets Oct 3: Matt McMahon + Michael J Brady trio Wednesday, October 4
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Tempe Jets
Gorgeous musical colours for you on this early October evening, with beloved local Matt McMahon on solo piano, and the beautifully crafted jazz/folk tunes of Michael J Brady’s trio of young …
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FUJI||||||||||TA, Mindy Meng Wang 王萌, crys cole, Oren Ambarchi, Loraine James, R. Rebeiro, Norman Mc Wednesday, October 4
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Art Gallery NSW
An unmissable congregation of sonic trailblazers, instrument builders and visual music pioneers from across the globe will descend on the Art Galley of New South Wales. FUJI||||||||||TA brings his …
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Tones | Kaleena Briggs Strings | Helena Massey Alexandra Spence, Akio Suzuki and Hiromi Miyakita, Annea Lockwood and Vanessa Tomlinson, Corinne and Arthur Cantrill, David Shea, David Toop, JWPATON, Philip Samartzis
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Tones | Kaleena Briggs Thursday, October 5
1:30 AM – 2:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. …
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Strings | Helena Massey Thursday, October 5
5:30 AM – 6:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and …
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Alexandra Spence, Akio Suzuki and Hiromi Miyakita, Annea Lockwood and Vanessa Tomlinson, Corinne and Arthur Cantrill, David Shea, David Toop, JWPATON, Philip Samartzis Thursday, October 5
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Art Gallery NSW
North and South presents world premieres and new music commissions from world class artists as they all converge on Sydney for a two-night series of incredibly special musical moments. Created in …
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Tones | Akio Suzuki Strings | Jeremy Nicholas Mount Eerie, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Naretha Williams, Dean Hurley, Colectivo Los Ingrávidos, Malena Szlam Josh Shipton Orchestra 4 ** Amplify: Story, Resistance, Radio ** at Tin Sheds Gallery (Opening Day/Night)
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Tones | Akio Suzuki Friday, October 6
1:30 AM – 2:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. …
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Strings | Jeremy Nicholas Friday, October 6
5:30 AM – 6:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and …
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Mount Eerie, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Naretha Williams, Dean Hurley, Colectivo Los Ingrávidos, Malena Szlam Friday, October 6
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Art Gallery NSW
An evening of indie rock, electronica and shapeshifting visuals by a radical Mexican film collective. Mount Eerie, the indie-rock musical project of American songwriter Phil Elverum, brings his …
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Josh Shipton Orchestra 4 Friday, October 6
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
For the fourth performance of the Josh Shipton Orchestra our chief lunatic has decided to only use bass instruments and has come through with his promise made at orchestra 3 of composing “50 Shades Of …
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** Amplify: Story, Resistance, Radio ** at Tin Sheds Gallery (Opening Day/Night) Friday, October 6
3:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tin Sheds Gallery
Show up. Listen up. Get involved. We’re staging a gallery take-over that is part live ‘Pirate Radio’ performance, part futuring workshop, and part sound exhibition about the importance of …
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Tones | JWPATON Strings | Del Lumanta
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Tones | JWPATON Saturday, October 7
1:30 AM – 2:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. …
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Strings | Del Lumanta Saturday, October 7
5:30 AM – 6:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and …
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Tones | Maissa Alameddine Strings | Hamed Sadeghi Lucas Abela / Zach Hill 7" launch
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Tones | Maissa Alameddine Sunday, October 8
1:30 AM – 2:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. …
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Strings | Hamed Sadeghi Sunday, October 8
5:30 AM – 6:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and …
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Lucas Abela / Zach Hill 7" launch Sunday, October 8
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
107 projects
dualpLOVER has been risen from the dead to output their first physical release since Senyawa’s Acaraki LP in 2014!!! and its a blistering little thing featuring Lucas Abela on glass with Zach …
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Monday Night Confessions First Birthday Party w/Jam Session hosted by Abby Constable
Monday Night Confessions First Birthday Party w/Jam Session hosted by Abby Constable Tuesday, October 10
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Church Street Studios
Monday Night Confessions and Church Street Studios are excited to be celebrating the first anniversary of Monday Night Confessions on October 9 2023! There will be a Jam Session with a house band led …
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Weirding Ways - October
Weirding Ways - October Friday, October 13
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Low302
A diverse group of artists with an improvisation practice come together in an experimental multidisciplinary collaboration process to divine something to do with, for, or in-front of, an audience. …
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The Magnificent Electronics of JACK PREST Meet a Superb CHAMBER ENSEMBLE at the REPUBLIC, Saturday OCT 14th at 7.30 p.m. Splinter Orchestra, Pirate Radio Panel, Futuring Activism workshop >> Amplify: Story, Resistance, Radio
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The Magnificent Electronics of JACK PREST Meet a Superb CHAMBER ENSEMBLE at the REPUBLIC, Saturday OCT 14th at 7.30 p.m. Sunday, October 15
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
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JACK PREST [electronics] with CLAIRE EDWARDES JASON NOBLE FREYA SCHACK-ARNOTT BENJAMIN FREEMAN with special guest APHIR SATURDAY October 14th at 7.30 p.m. [doors at 7] Jack Prest, the acclaimed …
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Splinter Orchestra, Pirate Radio Panel, Futuring Activism workshop >> Amplify: Story, Resistance, Radio Sunday, October 15
3:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Tin Sheds Gallery
12pm PANEL: Walking the Plank in the United States: Stories of Un/lawful Radio Transmission Hosted by Heather Contant This panel features stories of triumph and tribulation from the history of pirate …
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The Extraordinary GABRIELLA SMART Brings THE ELECTRIC CRYSTAL to the REPUBLIC, Sunday OCTOBER 15th at 7.30 p.m.
The Extraordinary GABRIELLA SMART Brings THE ELECTRIC CRYSTAL to the REPUBLIC, Sunday OCTOBER 15th at 7.30 p.m. Monday, October 16
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
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GABRIELLA SMART The Electric Crystal SUNDAY October 15th at 7.30 p.m. [doors at 7] For 35 years, Gabriella Smart’s practice has embraced performance, composition, curation, education and advocacy. At …
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People Skills (USA), xNoBBQx (Syd/Bris), S*Glass (USA), Wytchings, Anthony Guerra
People Skills (USA), xNoBBQx (Syd/Bris), S*Glass (USA), Wytchings, Anthony Guerra Saturday, October 21
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fatamorgana
People Skills (USA) xNoBBQx (Syd/Bris) S*Glass (USA) Wytchings Anthony Guerra Friday October 20th 8pm Fatamorgana People Skills began in Philadelphia documenting experiments in improvised song and …
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Inner West Jazz Fest - Night 1 Asteroid Eksosystem
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Inner West Jazz Fest - Night 1 Sunday, October 22
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Oct 21st/22nd 2023 at Annandale Creative Arts Centre. 5 sets a night across 2 rooms and 2 x nights, featuring some of the best improvisers in the city. Curated by Clayton Thomas and Laurence Pike with …
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Asteroid Eksosystem Sunday, October 22
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Great Club
Back from the realms of deepest, darkest outer-space Asteroid Eksosystem, Australia’s most dynamic improv-group, return with their only Australian show for 2023 and a brand new live album, Recorded …
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Inner West Jazz Fest - Night 2
Inner West Jazz Fest - Night 2 Monday, October 23
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Oct 21st/22nd 2023 at Annandale Creative Arts Centre. 5 sets a night across 2 rooms and 2 x nights, featuring some of the best improvisers in the city. Curated by Clayton Thomas and Laurence Pike with …
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Mondays @ The Church 4: The Human Experience
Mondays @ The Church 4: The Human Experience Tuesday, October 24
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
The Church
About the series Words can be powerfully direct, while music is uniquely abstract. Mondays @ The Church is Ensemble Offspring’s free series that unites interactive discussions with new music to …
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Nights at Tempe 24.10.23
Nights at Tempe 24.10.23 Wednesday, October 25
10:15 AM – 1:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Our occasional improvised music series has a special Tuesday iteration in October. We welcome the wonderful Jason Kahn from Switzerland to grace our ears with a solo, and a trio performance. ••• JASON …
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Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival MsK&BC: Alex Tucker and Daniel Raymond
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Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival Thursday, October 26
10:00 AM
various venues in Sydney CBD, Redfern and Inner West
Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival October 25 – November 5, 2023 Various times, and venues SIMA is proud to present its twelfth Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival, a celebration of …
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MsK&BC: Alex Tucker and Daniel Raymond Thursday, October 26
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The Gladstone Hotel
Ms Kitteridge & Bok Choy is a new jazz and experimental music series in an unlikely space adding to the music scene of Dulwich Hill with a theatrical edge. Alex Tucker and Daniel Raymond are two …
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PAUL KIDNEY EXPERIENCE (Mel) One Sydney Show Only Launching NEW LP w/ Rubber Necker, HOT NESS
PAUL KIDNEY EXPERIENCE (Mel) One Sydney Show Only Launching NEW LP w/ Rubber Necker, HOT NESS Friday, October 27
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Moshpit Bar
After being main support to MUDHONEY for a run of Victorian shows, PAUL KIDNEY EXPERIENCE return to Sydney for the first time in nearly 2 years. This 8-piece free-rock band will be launching their …
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Mike Nigro / Zoltan Fecso / Gentleforce (DJ) @ Prop Records
Mike Nigro / Zoltan Fecso / Gentleforce (DJ) @ Prop Records Sunday, October 29
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Prop Records
Join the Oxtail Recordings family for Saturday arvo hangs in the yard at Prop Records to celebrate the release of three new albums: Mike Nigro’s “Low Light,” Zoltan Fecso’s …
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Humming Grotto #18 Eugene Chadbourne at Side B Vinyl Bar
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Humming Grotto #18 Monday, October 30
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
Humming Grotto is a monthly series of sound and listening that takes place on Sundays, downstairs at the PBC… Grotto #18 is an afternoon edition - with two special solo sets from Naarm based …
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Eugene Chadbourne at Side B Vinyl Bar Monday, October 30
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Side B Vinyl Bar
Two 45 Minute Sets Eugene Chadbourne / James Heighway Eugene Chadbourne / Susannah Powell $25 Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2023/10/29/eugene-chadbourne-at-side-b-vinyl-bar
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Panghalina and The Rest Is Silence
Panghalina and The Rest Is Silence Tuesday, October 31
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Church St Studios
SIMA | Sydney Int’l Women’s Jazz Festival Panghalina & The Rest is Silence Co-presented with Monday Night Confessions Straight from the Melbourne underground. Embark on a captivating sonic journey …
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September 2023

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Dream Alley Dream presents Dream Alley Dream #9: Fully Feudal, Rand & Holland and Bluetung
Dream Alley Dream presents Dream Alley Dream #9: Fully Feudal, Rand & Holland and Bluetung Sunday, September 3
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Bursill Lane Studio
Dream Alley Dream is proud to present Dream Alley Dream #9: Fully Feudal, Rand & Holland and Bluetung. DAD #9 will be held at Bursill Lane Studio (88 Katoomba Street, Katoomba) from 7- 9.30pm on …
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EVIL #32 Penultimate Edition
EVIL #32 Penultimate Edition Monday, September 4
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MoshPit Bar
The sun is setting on our little event and we’re not going gently into the night. We have something old, something new, something horrible, something that gives you brain flu. With: The EVIL Allstars …
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Weirding Ways - Queer Energy Resonance
Weirding Ways - Queer Energy Resonance Friday, September 8
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Low 302
7pm, 7th September Low 302 (302 Crown St, Surry Hills) A diverse group of artists with an improvisation practice come together in an experimental multidisciplinary collaboration process to divine …
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Ryutaro Endo (Japan) + friends
Ryutaro Endo (Japan) + friends Sunday, September 10
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
82A Henderson RoadAlexandria, NSW, 2015Australia
Ryutaro Endo (Japan) https://ryutaroendo.bandcamp.com/track/guitar-solo-1 https://on.soundcloud.com/nv295 https://on.soundcloud.com/LK5Et https://on.soundcloud.com/1rFF5 a combination of friends; …
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Jetsets Sept 12: Pleasure + Ben Carey
Jetsets Sept 12: Pleasure + Ben Carey Wednesday, September 13
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
We’re back for our SPRING SEASON!! First up we’ve got a world of mindblowing sonic electronica sending your brains to places unimagined, with Pleasure and Ben Carey! Doors: 7:30pm Music …
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MsK&BC: Niki Johnson & Mary Rapp A SINKLESS SHORE
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MsK&BC: Niki Johnson & Mary Rapp Thursday, September 14
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
The Gladstone Hotel
Niki Johnson is a percussionist and composer-performer whose experimental musical practice incorporates interdisciplinary collaboration, improvisation, contemporary classical repertoire, and …
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A SINKLESS SHORE Thursday, September 14
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
107 Projects
With courage and sincerity, experimental vocalist-songwriter and accordionist Melanie Eden intimately explores landscapes of madness to transform suffering into the divine. Inspired by Leonard …
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A SINKLESS SHORE
A SINKLESS SHORE Saturday, September 16
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
107 Projects
With courage and sincerity, experimental vocalist-songwriter and accordionist Melanie Eden intimately explores landscapes of madness to transform suffering into the divine. Inspired by Leonard …
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An Extraordinary Evening With IRAN SANADZADEH [Electronics/Movement] and CHLOE KIM [Drums] at the Republic
An Extraordinary Evening With IRAN SANADZADEH [Electronics/Movement] and CHLOE KIM [Drums] at the Republic Sunday, September 17
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Don’t miss an extraordinary evening with two of the most exciting and innovative young performers in Australia, both launching new solo releases and both en route to Nexus Arts in Adelaide and …
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Phillip Johnston's Amazing SAXOPHONE QUARTET Plays STEVE LACY And More at the REPUBLIC
Phillip Johnston's Amazing SAXOPHONE QUARTET Plays STEVE LACY And More at the REPUBLIC Monday, September 18
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Iconic sax maestro Phillip Johnston comes to the Republic for the first time with an extraordinary quartet to celebrate the music of the great Steve Lacy among other wonderful things… Phillip …
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Jetsets Sept 19: Peter Farrar + Zodiac
Jetsets Sept 19: Peter Farrar + Zodiac Wednesday, September 20
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
A night of musical wonderment! First up we have the enigmatic Peter Farrar, well-known across the country for his unique sonic imaginings, as well as exciting young Asian-Australian collective Zodiac, …
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Hinterlandt + Anti Guitar Trio at Django
Hinterlandt + Anti Guitar Trio at Django Friday, September 22
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Django Bar
HINTERLANDT is a Sydney-based quartet playing original music written by Australian-German composer, Jochen Gutsch. With its combination of contemporary chamber music, indie songwriting and jazz …
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Joe Rainey, Sumn Conduit, Sonya Holowell, salllvage, Tahlia Palmer, Serwah Attafuah
Joe Rainey, Sumn Conduit, Sonya Holowell, salllvage, Tahlia Palmer, Serwah Attafuah Saturday, September 23
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Art Gallery of NSW
Join us for an evening of expansive vocals, propulsive electronics and AI animation by leading First Nations artists and collaborators at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Expect avant-garde powwow …
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Tones | Niki Johnson Strings | Joseph Tabua
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Tones | Niki Johnson Sunday, September 24
12:30 AM – 1:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. …
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Strings | Joseph Tabua Sunday, September 24
4:30 AM – 5:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and …
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Tones | Datu Arellano TENGGER, Kim Moyes, Megan Alice Clune, Young-Hae Chang Heavy Industries, Dena Springer, Alvin Ruiyuan Zhong Strings | Luke M de Zilva, Peter Hollo
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Tones | Datu Arellano Monday, September 25
12:30 AM – 1:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. …
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TENGGER, Kim Moyes, Megan Alice Clune, Young-Hae Chang Heavy Industries, Dena Springer, Alvin Ruiyuan Zhong Monday, September 25
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Art Gallery NSW
An all-ages evening featuring a travelling family band, toy instruments, vintage cartoons and vibraphone in the Tank. South Korean–Japanese musical family TENGGER create psychedelic drone magic with …
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Strings | Luke M de Zilva, Peter Hollo Monday, September 25
4:30 AM – 5:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and …
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Tones | Kate Brown Strings | D.C Cross
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Tones | Kate Brown Tuesday, September 26
12:30 AM – 1:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. …
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Strings | D.C Cross Tuesday, September 26
4:30 AM – 5:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and …
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Tones | Ben Carey Strings | Candle Drum Lonnie Holley, Mourning [A] BLKstar, Lee Bains III, Hilary Geddes, Maissa Alameddine and Hamed Sadeghi, Jeff Parker, Maya Deren, Marian Abboud and Vicki Van Hout, Tahlia Palmer, Lea Bertucci, KMRU Jetsets Sep 26: Couch + Fragile Ids
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Tones | Ben Carey Wednesday, September 27
12:30 AM – 1:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. …
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Strings | Candle Drum Wednesday, September 27
4:30 AM – 5:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and …
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Lonnie Holley, Mourning [A] BLKstar, Lee Bains III, Hilary Geddes, Maissa Alameddine and Hamed Sadeghi, Jeff Parker, Maya Deren, Marian Abboud and Vicki Van Hout, Tahlia Palmer, Lea Bertucci, KMRU Wednesday, September 27
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
An evening of powerhouse big-band energy, outsider jazz, experimental Arab world folk and sonic loops. Influential American singer, songwriter and visual artist Lonnie Holley headlines the evening, …
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Jetsets Sep 26: Couch + Fragile Ids Wednesday, September 27
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Stunning sonic explorations, defying expectations and expanding imaginations! A one-of-a-kind experience not to be missed, with duo Couch (Altman/Wild) and trio Fragile Ids (Truman/Shand/Milne). Doors …
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Tones | Solomon Frank Strings | Hilary Geddes MsK&BC: Novak Manojlovic w/ Nick Calligeros + Tessie Overmyer Trio I hold The Lion's Paw + ​Underwards amby downs, Corinne and Arthur Cantrill, Ellen Fullman and Theresa Wong, JG Thirlwell, Lisa Lerkenfeldt, Loren Mazzacane Connors, Primitive Motion, Saint Abdullah
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Tones | Solomon Frank Thursday, September 28
12:30 AM – 1:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. …
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Strings | Hilary Geddes Thursday, September 28
4:30 AM – 5:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and …
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MsK&BC: Novak Manojlovic w/ Nick Calligeros + Tessie Overmyer Trio Thursday, September 28
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Gladstone Hotel
A night of minimalism, soundscape, and colour-based improvisation. Novak Manojlovic and Nick Calligeros are two composer improvisors currently working in the contemporary Australian art music scene. …
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I hold The Lion's Paw + ​Underwards Thursday, September 28
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lazybones Lounge
𝐈 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐰 is a sonic trip like no other. Led by ARIA nominated trumpeter-producer 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐬, this ensemble is a guide into an immersive world of twisted funk, electro-grunge and …
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amby downs, Corinne and Arthur Cantrill, Ellen Fullman and Theresa Wong, JG Thirlwell, Lisa Lerkenfeldt, Loren Mazzacane Connors, Primitive Motion, Saint Abdullah Thursday, September 28
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Art Gallery NSW
North and South presents world premieres and new music commissions from world class artists as they all converge on Sydney for a two-night series of incredibly special musical moments. Created in …
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Tones | Marcus Whale Strings | George Tillianakis
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Tones | Marcus Whale Friday, September 29
12:30 AM – 1:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. …
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Strings | George Tillianakis Friday, September 29
4:30 AM – 5:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and …
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Tones | Chloe Kim 김예지 Strings | Joji Malani
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Tones | Chloe Kim 김예지 Saturday, September 30
12:30 AM – 1:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. …
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Strings | Joji Malani Saturday, September 30
4:30 AM – 5:15 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Tones, moves, strings is a three-part program featuring 42 intimate performances, spanning music and dance, which will pop up across the North and South buildings daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and …
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Jetsets August 1: Holopeak + Waveteller
Jetsets August 1: Holopeak + Waveteller Wednesday, August 2
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Tempe Jets
We had 2 duos last week, now we’re ending the Winter series with 2x trios! And what an epic night this will be, with some of the most exciting young talent around sharing their stunning, …
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Tangents / Microfiche LIVE @ 5 Eliza Theatre
Tangents / Microfiche LIVE @ 5 Eliza Theatre Saturday, August 5
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
5 Eliza Street
Tangents (Last Show for 2023) - 2nd Set Microfiche (EP Launch) - 1st Set Tangents formed in Sydney in 2010 and released their debut album “I” in 2013, a recording of their first ever meeting and live …
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Nights at Tempe 06.08.23
Nights at Tempe 06.08.23 Monday, August 7
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Sunday August 6th, 2023 Nights at Tempe presents: BANANA & VOLCHA Doors 7pm, 7.30pm Music $15 Concession, $20 full, or whatever you can/are willing to offer - all to the artists. BYO Holbeach Ave. …
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*** POSTPONED *** Ms Kitteridge & Bok Choy ‘Free’ Variety Night
*** POSTPONED *** Ms Kitteridge & Bok Choy ‘Free’ Variety Night Thursday, August 17
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
The Gladstone Hotel
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO MATILDA’S MATCH Ms Kitteridge & Bok Choy is a new jazz and experimental music series in an unlikely space adding to the music scene of Dulwich Hill with a …
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A Trio and a Quartet - Valentitanic and Tempi
A Trio and a Quartet - Valentitanic and Tempi Friday, August 18
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
The Valentitanic Trio Mike Kennett (guitar, piano and keys), Josh Shipton (fretless guitar, electric upright bass and vocals), Alia Josephine (saxophone) and Tim Bradley (drums) form a four piece trio …
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Low Flung: 'The Wheel' film screening tour
Low Flung: 'The Wheel' film screening tour Sunday, August 20
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
To celebrate the launch of new album ‘The Wheel’ on 12” vinyl and digital, Low Flung presents the premiere of feature length film ‘The Wheel’. Saturday August 19th - Join The Dots, Sydney (Warrang) - …
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Humming Grotto #17: MP Hopkins and Mary Rapp *NOTE NEW TIME* BELIEVE, A New Quartet of Sydney's Finest, at the REPUBLIC
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Humming Grotto #17: MP Hopkins and Mary Rapp Monday, August 21
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
Humming Grotto is a bimonthly series of sound and listening that takes place on Sundays, downstairs at the PBC. Grotto numero 17 is an evening edition - with two special solo sets from Mary Rapp & …
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*NOTE NEW TIME* BELIEVE, A New Quartet of Sydney's Finest, at the REPUBLIC Monday, August 21
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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The Republic is thrilled to welcome for the first time a wonderful new quartet which brings together four of the best improvisers in Australia, an unmissable ensemble.. Clayton Thomas (bass) Peter …
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Jazz Upstairs ft. Sam Gill's Scattered
Jazz Upstairs ft. Sam Gill's Scattered Thursday, August 24
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
St Stephens Uniting Church
Saxophonist Sam Gill presents his quintet Scattered for their first outing of 2023! Drawing on the worlds of jazz, chamber music & folk, the band conjures evocative multi-part compositions with a …
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RIDES / REVERSALS | Live at the Bandstand
RIDES / REVERSALS | Live at the Bandstand Sunday, August 27
6:00 AM
The Bandstand - Qtopia Sydney
RIDES/REVERSALS Live at the Bandstand by Qtopia Sydney is an experimental sound showcase centering queer and/or neurodiverse artists exploring various methods of music production across a range of …
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MsK&BC: Wilbur Whitta + Romy Caen & Jim Denley
MsK&BC: Wilbur Whitta + Romy Caen & Jim Denley Thursday, August 31
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The Gladstone Hotel
Ms Kitteridge & Bok Choy is new jazz and experimental music series with a theatrical edge. Join us on Wednesday 30 August at The Gladstone, Dulwich Hill for a night with: WILBUR WHITTA – Piano …
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July 2023

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Mala Herba / Lucy Cliche / Chokepoint Live Improvised & Experimental Music - Weekend Experimentations ACOUSTO-ELECTRIC @ 100ClicksWest:Song-Cycles
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Mala Herba / Lucy Cliche / Chokepoint Sunday, July 2
10:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Fatamorgana
Show at Fatamorgana July 1st, 8pm Mala Herba Lucy Cliche & Chokepoint MALA on tour to Dark Mofo 82a Henderson Rd Alexandria $15 Source: …
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Live Improvised & Experimental Music - Weekend Experimentations Sunday, July 2
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Hopsters Brewery
From 5:00pm on Saturday July 1st, the Hopsters Taproom will be hosting Weekend Experimentations, featuring live and experimental improvised music from Nìk Nák and Joe Manton in collaboration with …
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ACOUSTO-ELECTRIC @ 100ClicksWest:Song-Cycles Sunday, July 2
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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100clicksWest continues its commitment to the best of new music in 2023 by bringing five exciting double bills to the Blue Mountains! These concerts once again feature an eclectic array of artists …
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The Extraordinary JUDITH HAMANN [Cello] Rare Sydney Performance at the REPUBLIC, Sunday JULY 2nd at 7.30 p.m.
The Extraordinary JUDITH HAMANN [Cello] Rare Sydney Performance at the REPUBLIC, Sunday JULY 2nd at 7.30 p.m. Monday, July 3
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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A brilliant Australian musician now living in Berlin whose work we’ve loved for so long is coming to Sydney for the first time in years and we’re thrilled that she’ll be joining us …
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Jetsets July 4: Ebs + Peter Hollo
Jetsets July 4: Ebs + Peter Hollo Wednesday, July 5
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Tempe Jets
Come bliss out with us to the gorgeous and unique sounds of Ebony Tait’s 4-piece jazz-folk project Ebs, and Peter Hollo’s improvised and technologised cello! Doors open: 7:30pm Music from …
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INNERWEST NOISEFEST 2
INNERWEST NOISEFEST 2 Sunday, July 9
3:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Moshpit bar
Innerwest Noisefest is finally back for the second year. This year features the who’s who of experimental/noise royalty including the 40th anniversary show for the long running BROWNING MUMMERY. …
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Jetsets July 11: Great Waitress [Berlin/NSW] + Liminal Space Duo
Jetsets July 11: Great Waitress [Berlin/NSW] + Liminal Space Duo Wednesday, July 12
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Tempe Jets
Doors open 7:30pm Music from 8pm Set 1: Liminal Space Duo (Hayley Chan and Peter Lavilles) Set 2: Great Waitress Suggested donation for entry: $10-$20 (or more if you like!) Cash preferred. Address: …
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Double Bill - The Spence/Buck Duo and Magda Mayas Solo
Double Bill - The Spence/Buck Duo and Magda Mayas Solo Friday, July 14
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Magda Mayas will present the first set. Magda is a pianist and composer performer living in Berlin. Mayas has developed a set of techniques that draw on the history of prepared and inside piano …
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SPILL, Witness K and Angela Garrick
SPILL, Witness K and Angela Garrick Sunday, July 16
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Wentworth Falls School of Arts
Dream Alley Dream in collaboration with Blue Mountains City of the Arts presents Dream Alley Dream #8: SPILL Witness K Angela Garrick This event will be held at Wentworth Falls School of Arts. …
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Back From Berlin, the Brilliant MAGDA MAYAS [Piano] at the REPUBLIC, Sunday JULY 16th at 7.30 p.m.
Back From Berlin, the Brilliant MAGDA MAYAS [Piano] at the REPUBLIC, Sunday JULY 16th at 7.30 p.m. Monday, July 17
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
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Joining us at the Republic for the first time in five years, an iconic figure in European improvisation is our second visitor from Berlin this July, and another not to be missed… MAGDA MAYAS …
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Jetsets July 18: Impro Night #1 - Jigalin/Thomas/Ilsar/Stoneham/Kirkwood
Jetsets July 18: Impro Night #1 - Jigalin/Thomas/Ilsar/Stoneham/Kirkwood Wednesday, July 19
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Hold onto your seats pals, because we’re trying something new! Introducing the first edition of Impro Nights, where we gather some of the coolest, most interesting explorative improvisers in …
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MsK&BC: Laura Altman and the Alister Spence Trio
MsK&BC: Laura Altman and the Alister Spence Trio Thursday, July 20
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
The Gladstone Hotel
Ms Kitteridge & Bok Choy is our new series for jazz and experimental musicians to strut their stuff in a new affordable jazz venue. The ambition is to build on the legacy and vibe of SIMA at the …
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Mondays @ The Church 3: Faraway Galaxies
Mondays @ The Church 3: Faraway Galaxies Tuesday, July 25
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
The Church
About the series Words can be powerfully direct, while music is uniquely abstract. Mondays @ The Church is Ensemble Offspring’s free series that unites interactive discussions with new music to …
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Jetsets July 25: Alterity + Alister & Alexandra Spence
Jetsets July 25: Alterity + Alister & Alexandra Spence Wednesday, July 26
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
It’s duo night! Presenting some of Sydney’s most accomplished and creative musical innovators, bringing you their incredible sounds, 2 by 2! Doors open: 7:30pm Music from 8pm Alterity …
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opus now #28 concert: Bad Ambulance - Saariaho - Beethoven
opus now #28 concert: Bad Ambulance - Saariaho - Beethoven Monday, July 31
5:45 AM – 8:30 AM
Temple on the Park
OPUS NOW #28 https://opusnow28.eventbrite.com.au/ Where: Temple on the Park, Australia Street, Newtown When: Sunday July 30th • 4pm (Doors Open 3:45pm) Tickets: Adults $30 FT Students $15 Book here …
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The Necks | Vivid LIVE
The Necks | Vivid LIVE Thursday, June 1
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sydney Opera House (Drama Theatre)
The Necks are Sydney Opera House legends. In their decade-plus playing the venue, the band The New York Times famously dubbed “the greatest trio on Earth” have never repeated the same …
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Beats and Bars: Chaos Collective
Beats and Bars: Chaos Collective Friday, June 2
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Join Chaos Collective once again as they fill the wings of the Chau Chak Wing Museum with noise and colour. Weaving together improvisation with electronic and experimental practice in both new and old …
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Show at Fatamorgana
Show at Fatamorgana Saturday, June 3
10:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Fatamorgana
Show at Fatamorgana FRIDAY JUNE 2nd 8- midnight Vanity Productions (Copenhagen) Verna Bloom Jono’ Mi’Lo’ SwevenSky Chariot Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2023/6/2/show-at-fatamorgana
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EVIL #31 Winter Edition
EVIL #31 Winter Edition Monday, June 5
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MoshPit Bar
In our Winter Edition we bring you an incredible lineup. Defektro Vs Josh Shipton - brings two artists together that will blow your minds as Hiro manipulates actual pieces of metal and Josh’s voice …
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Winter Ekphrasis #1 - Jim Denley & Nick Ashwood CHORDATA chlorophyllharmonia
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Winter Ekphrasis #1 - Jim Denley & Nick Ashwood Friday, June 9
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Tempe Jets
Winter Ekphrasis is a series of four events held at Tempe Jets (for $10 a pop!) over the month of June. Writers of all genres and levels of experience are invited to write live, in response to live …
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CHORDATA chlorophyllharmonia Friday, June 9
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
powerhouse museum
VIVID SYDNEY Natural Wonder curated by Lianne Rosler 5-9pm 08 JUNE 2023 CHORDATA 6-8pm Powerhouse Museum 500 Harris Street Ultimo A gift of sound and vision performed by CHORDATA who create live …
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BIG NOTERS | by Backstage Music
BIG NOTERS | by Backstage Music Sunday, June 11
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Woodburn Creatives
A showcase of amazing Indigenous talent, sharing their musical journeys. The term “Big Noters” suggests that a person is too sure themselves or thinks they are better than. This is not the case with …
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Sydney MicroFest 5 – Concert 2 Sydney MicroFest 5 – Concert 1 SOFT CENTRE 2023 | VIVID SYDNEY Humming Grotto #16
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Sydney MicroFest 5 – Concert 2 Monday, June 12
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Kogarah School of Arts
Sydney MicroFest returns for its 5th outing of Microtonal and Mesotonal music with two concerts on 11 June and one concert on 18 June. Concert 2 Program Greg Schiemer - ‘TBA’ for one or …
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Sydney MicroFest 5 – Concert 1 Monday, June 12
3:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Kogarah School of Arts
Sydney MicroFest returns for its 5th outing of Microtonal and Mesotonal music with two concerts on 11 June and one concert on 18 June. Concert 1 Program Splinter Orchestra Michael Hugh Dixon - …
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SOFT CENTRE 2023 | VIVID SYDNEY Monday, June 12
3:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Carriageworks
SOFT CENTRE acknowledges that this event, and all of the work that we undertake as a collective, happens on stolen land. We acknowledge the traditional and original owners of the land on which this …
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Humming Grotto #16 Monday, June 12
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
Humming Grotto is a monthly series of sound and listening that (generally) takes place on Sunday afternoons, downstairs at the PBC… Grotto numero 16 is an evening edition - with 2 special sets …
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Winter Ekphrasis #2 - MP Hopkins & Adam Gottlieb Playback With Dean Hurley, KMRU and Megan Alice Clune
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Winter Ekphrasis #2 - MP Hopkins & Adam Gottlieb Friday, June 16
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Tempe Jets
Winter Ekphrasis is a series of four events held at Tempe Jets (for $10 a pop!) over the month of June. Writers of all genres and levels of experience are invited to write live, in response to live …
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Playback With Dean Hurley, KMRU and Megan Alice Clune Friday, June 16
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Art Gallery NSW - North Building
On 15 June 2023, Meers Hall in the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ new North Building transforms into a pulsing, experimental ‘lofi’ club for Playback. This night of live music features American …
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Sydney MicroFest 5 – Concert 3 Nights at Tempe 18.06.2023
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Sydney MicroFest 5 – Concert 3 Monday, June 19
4:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Kogarah School of Arts
Sydney MicroFest returns for its 5th outing of Microtonal and Mesotonal music with two concerts on 11 June and one concert on 18 June. Concert 3 Program Michael Bakrnčev - ‘Crying Leaf’ …
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Nights at Tempe 18.06.2023 Monday, June 19
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Sunday June 18th, 2023 Nights at Tempe presents: • SPILL ft Tony Buck and Meredith Maloney & • O//F ft Tony Osborne and Andrew Fedorovitch Doors 7pm, 7.30pm Music $15 Concession, $20 full, or …
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Winter Ekphrasis #3 - Solomon Frank & Josephine Macken TIME | Carriageworks Nights BELIEVE @ Johnston St Jazz
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Winter Ekphrasis #3 - Solomon Frank & Josephine Macken Friday, June 23
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Tempe Jets
Winter Ekphrasis is a series of four events held at Tempe Jets (for $10 a pop!) over the month of June. Writers of all genres and levels of experience are invited to write live, in response to live …
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TIME | Carriageworks Nights Friday, June 23
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Carriageworks Public Space
Black Quantum Futurism, ​​ Clare Cooper, Nadeena Dixon, Haines and Hinterding and Julie Vulcan will question how we experience time across scientific, cosmological, geological, cultural and queer …
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BELIEVE @ Johnston St Jazz Friday, June 23
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
After years exploring the outer reaches of experimental music, electro-acoustic constructs and broad-lensed improvisation, four of Sydney’s jazz lovers return to a classic format with fresh …
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INCREDIBLE FLORIDAS | ENSEMBLE OFFSPRING
INCREDIBLE FLORIDAS | ENSEMBLE OFFSPRING Saturday, June 24
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Carriageworks
Incredible Floridas is chamber music at its most intense, visceral and radical. Experience Richard Meale’s virtuosic landmark of Australian music in an immersive staging by Ensemble Offspring. …
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INCREDIBLE FLORIDAS | ENSEMBLE OFFSPRING
INCREDIBLE FLORIDAS | ENSEMBLE OFFSPRING Sunday, June 25
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Carriageworks
Incredible Floridas is chamber music at its most intense, visceral and radical. Experience Richard Meale’s virtuosic landmark of Australian music in an immersive staging by Ensemble Offspring. …
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Jetsets June 27: I Hold the Lion's Paw + Harley Coleman
Jetsets June 27: I Hold the Lion's Paw + Harley Coleman Wednesday, June 28
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Tempe Jets
We’re back for our Winter Series and have we got a treat for you first Tuesday back! All the way from Melbourne is epic trumpeter and musical innovator Reuben Lewis with his sick band I Hold the …
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Winter Ekphrasis #4 - Melanie Herbert & Romy Caen (Tone Bird) & Laura Altman
Winter Ekphrasis #4 - Melanie Herbert & Romy Caen (Tone Bird) & Laura Altman Friday, June 30
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Tempe Jets
Winter Ekphrasis is a series of four events held at Tempe Jets (for $10 a pop!) over the month of June. Writers of all genres and levels of experience are invited to write live, in response to live …
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Nights at Tempe - Mary Rapp & Reinventing the Spinning Wheel
Nights at Tempe - Mary Rapp & Reinventing the Spinning Wheel Monday, May 1
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Swimming laps through your ear canals this Sunday the 30th of April nights at tempe presents… • MARY RAPP - Solo Cello • REINVENTING THE SPINNING WHEEL with Adam Gottlieb, Bonnie Stewart & …
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Jetsets May 2: Chris Abrahams & Sam Gill + Loose Leaf (MEL/CAN)
Jetsets May 2: Chris Abrahams & Sam Gill + Loose Leaf (MEL/CAN) Wednesday, May 3
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Tempe Jets
Have we got a treat for you! Two local legends, two interstate stars and an international luminary, all incredible innovators of beautiful, daring music, combining forces for what will be a couple of …
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NAG NAG NAG VIII
NAG NAG NAG VIII Saturday, May 6
8:30 AM
Marrickville Bowling Club and Portugal Madeira Club
Dubbed as the ‘music festival for people who don’t like music festivals’, the underground alternative musical offering NAG NAG NAG returns in 2023 for it’s 8th iteration over …
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SS5: Megan Alice Clune and ilex
SS5: Megan Alice Clune and ilex Sunday, May 7
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
For the fifth Surfacing Series live event, two unique renderings of acoustic instruments with electronics. Megan Alice Clune launches her new album, Furtive Glances, with an intimate set of melodic …
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austraLYSIS (Roger Dean, Sandy Evans and Phil Slater) at The People's Republic
austraLYSIS (Roger Dean, Sandy Evans and Phil Slater) at The People's Republic Monday, May 8
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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austraLYSIS (Roger Dean, Sandy Evans and Phil Slater) celebrates the completion of its new album Dualling! The recording expands the concept of the ‘duet’ with duos of musician & environment, …
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Mondays @ The Church 1: Fear ALISTER SPENCE [Piano] and TONY BUCK [Percussion] New CD Launch! at the REPUBLIC, Monday MAY 8th at 6:00pm
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Mondays @ The Church 1: Fear Tuesday, May 9
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
The Church
About the series Words can be powerfully direct, while music is uniquely abstract. Mondays @ The Church is Ensemble Offspring’s free series that unites interactive discussions with new music to …
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ALISTER SPENCE [Piano] and TONY BUCK [Percussion] New CD Launch! at the REPUBLIC, Monday MAY 8th at 6:00pm Tuesday, May 9
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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Two of Australia’s most brilliant musicians have become regulars at The People’s Republic over the last decade, so we’re thrilled they’ll join us for a special one-off duo …
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BELIEVE @ The Church
BELIEVE @ The Church Monday, May 15
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
9 Mitchell RoadAlexandria, NSW, 2015Australia
BELIEVE Peter Farrar - Saxophone/Percussion Novak Manojlovic - Piano Clayton Thomas- Double Bass Laurence Pike - Drums/Percussion Sun 14th May 9 Mitchell Rd, Alexandria 2 x sets from 7pm FREE ENTRY …
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Jetsets May 16: Mary Rapp & Carl Dewhurst/ Trevor Brown,Clayton Thomas, Roger Dean
Jetsets May 16: Mary Rapp & Carl Dewhurst/ Trevor Brown,Clayton Thomas, Roger Dean Wednesday, May 17
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Tempe Jets
Presenting a night of boundary-pushing and powerful improvised music, from some of the most unique innovators around! This will be the last gig of our Autumn Series but we’ll be back in winter! …
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Nik Kamvissis - Dead At Slugs’ book launch Club 77 In Residence with DJ Plead, Jon Watts, Jannah Quill and T. Morimoto (SUMAC Label Night) ACOUSTO-ELECTRIC @ 100ClicksWest: Hiber-nation
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Nik Kamvissis - Dead At Slugs’ book launch Sunday, May 21
5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Frontyard Projects
Nik Kamvissis - Dead At Slugs’ book launch Featuring performances by Francis Plagne, Clare Cooper and Jack Sargeant Saturday May 20 3-6pm Frontyard Projects 228 Illawarra Road, Marrickville DEAD AT …
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Club 77 In Residence with DJ Plead, Jon Watts, Jannah Quill and T. Morimoto (SUMAC Label Night) Sunday, May 21
8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Club 77
Club 77 In Residence | SUMAC Label Night w/ DJ Plead, Jon Watts, Jannah Quill & T. Morimoto Sydney / Eora based producer, DJ Plead, is taking over Club 77 every Saturday night throughout the month …
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ACOUSTO-ELECTRIC @ 100ClicksWest: Hiber-nation Sunday, May 21
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Address given upon ticket purchase
100clicksWest continues its commitment to the best of new music in 2023 by bringing five exciting double bills to the Blue Mountains! These concerts once again feature an eclectic array of artists …
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Lea Bertucci at AGNSW
Lea Bertucci at AGNSW Thursday, May 25
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Join us for a free one-off performance by one of the underground’s most prolific experimentalists. New York–based composer and musician Lea Bertucci has created a profound and personal universe of …
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MOUTH | Carriageworks Nights
MOUTH | Carriageworks Nights Friday, May 26
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Clothing Store @ Carriageworks
Artist Frances Barrett presents Mouth, a night focused on the voice presented at the Clothing Store Artist Studios. Through poetry, improvised performance and song, audiences are invited to explore …
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Beyond Babylon
Beyond Babylon Saturday, May 27
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Marrickville Bowling and Recreation Club
The Contemporary Music Collective of 2MBS Fine Music Sydney presents Beyond Babylon. Featuring DJ sets by CMC Presenters and live performances by: Davey Higgins and the Legendary Pantsmen dprk (Nick …
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Mondays @ The Church 2: Reconciliation
Mondays @ The Church 2: Reconciliation Tuesday, May 30
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
The Church
About the series Words can be powerfully direct, while music is uniquely abstract. Mondays @ The Church is Ensemble Offspring’s free series that unites interactive discussions with new music to …
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The Necks | Vivid LIVE
The Necks | Vivid LIVE Wednesday, May 31
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sydney Opera House (Drama Theatre)
The Necks are Sydney Opera House legends. In their decade-plus playing the venue, the band The New York Times famously dubbed “the greatest trio on Earth” have never repeated the same …
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STRATA II - Mara Schwerdtfeger & Chris Abrahams Ned Collette and Fairfield Convention Launch for In Weather Volume 1: The Hidden Valley
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STRATA II - Mara Schwerdtfeger & Chris Abrahams Saturday, April 1
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Phoenix Central Park
This first-time meeting between multi-disciplinary artist Mara Schwerdtfeger (Alaska Orchestra) and legendary improviser Chris Abrahams (The Necks), will fuse live piano, viola and electronic …
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Ned Collette and Fairfield Convention Saturday, April 1
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Studio 178
Fri March 31 – Sydney – Studio 178 w. FAIRFIELD CONVENTION. Walk up only, $20. Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2023/3/31/ned-collette-and-fairfield-convention
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Launch for In Weather Volume 1: The Hidden Valley Saturday, April 1
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Trumper Park Pond
Music starting at 6pm Adam Gottlieb – unknown instruments Victoria Stolz – charcoal drawings Aviva Endean – clarinets, plastic tubes, pocket amplifier Jim Denley – flute, gumnut, vocals Join us at the …
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Ned Collette and Germ Studies ACOUSTO-ELECTRIC @ 100ClicksWest: LO-FI
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Ned Collette and Germ Studies Sunday, April 2
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Bursill Lane Studio
Dream Alley Dream is a nonprofit, DIY monthly event based at Bursill Lane Studios, Katoomba. We are passionate about audio-visual curation and celebrating the work of local, emerging and visiting …
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ACOUSTO-ELECTRIC @ 100ClicksWest: LO-FI Sunday, April 2
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Address given upon ticket purchase
100clicksWest continues its commitment to the best of new music in 2023 by bringing five exciting double bills to the Blue Mountains! These concerts once again feature an eclectic array of artists …
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Humming Grotto #15
Humming Grotto #15 Monday, April 3
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
Humming Grotto is a monthly series of sound and listening that (generally) takes place on Sunday afternoons, downstairs at the PBC… Grotto numero 15 - with 2 special solo sets from Chloë Sobek …
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Music performance: David Grubbs
Music performance: David Grubbs Thursday, April 6
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Art Gallery NSW
The Art Gallery of New South Wales is proud to present a rare one-off performance from David Grubbs. An icon of the American underground, the guitarist and writer has been involved in some of the most …
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Restaurant In My Head: Brian Fuata, Rory J S, Michael Farrell, Steam Vent Performance Night: Peter Blamey, Dylan Martorell and Lichen Kelp
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Restaurant In My Head: Brian Fuata, Rory J S, Michael Farrell, Steam Vent Friday, April 7
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Petersham Bowlo
Piano, poetry, improvised text, reading, and guitar on Easter eve. The restaurant in my head is soft and warm The background is orange red and black It is very much inside, like a cave We are eating …
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Performance Night: Peter Blamey, Dylan Martorell and Lichen Kelp Friday, April 7
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Sydney College of the Arts
Art Week | Performance Night Co-presented by SCA and SCASS Event: 5-8pm, Thursday 6 April 2023 Exhibition: Until 22 April, 2023 SCA lights up with performances and installations from exhibiting …
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Jetsets Piano Tuning Fundraiser - Solo Piano Night!
Jetsets Piano Tuning Fundraiser - Solo Piano Night! Wednesday, April 12
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Tempe Jets
JETSETS SPECIAL EDITION 3 x solo piano sets with Lauren Tsamouras, Mark Isaacs and Novak Manojlovic! Friends, we run these gigs on a tight budget with most of the proceeds going to our incredible …
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Guitarmageddon - The Josh Shipton Orchestra 3
Guitarmageddon - The Josh Shipton Orchestra 3 Friday, April 14
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
On April 13th we celebrate JoSh’s 47th time around the sun in the style befitting a madman of the wilds of Inner Western Sydney. 18 guitarists have been selected to play a series of game pieces, …
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Monday Night Confessions: Bonniesongs and Words Fail
Monday Night Confessions: Bonniesongs and Words Fail Tuesday, April 18
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Jetsets April 18: Samuel Killick + Hinano Fujisaki's "Home Is"
Jetsets April 18: Samuel Killick + Hinano Fujisaki's "Home Is" Wednesday, April 19
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Tempe Jets
Come into our big lounge room, get cosy and comfy and bliss out while you listen to the gorgeous sounds of Samuel Killick’s solo guitar, and Hinano Fujisaki’s new quartet Home Is. Doors: …
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Jetsets April 25th: Melanie Eden + Believe
Jetsets April 25th: Melanie Eden + Believe Wednesday, April 26
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempre Jets
This week we’ve got some truly astonishing musicians sharing their powerful creativity with you. Melanie Eden’s voice will knock your socks off, and Believe are a veritable force of nature …
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Jazz Upstairs - Soft Attack
Jazz Upstairs - Soft Attack Thursday, April 27
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
St Stephens Church
Soft Attack is a contemporary chamber jazz ensemble led by bassist and composer Jacques Emery, featuring close collaborators pianist Novak Manojlovic and trumpeter Tom Avgenicos. The ensemble combines …
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BLUE VOID with Lucy Cliche, Jacques Emery, Makeda, Marcus Whale and Kika Garcia
BLUE VOID with Lucy Cliche, Jacques Emery, Makeda, Marcus Whale and Kika Garcia Friday, April 28
10:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Shades
A void, blue at its distance, draws us in and threatens to swallow us. Our proximity feels like a gravity that longs for our undoing. What we don’t know becomes a horror we turn towards. We …
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Opus Now #27: Clocks & Clouds - Haydn SQ Opus 77 n.2 - Runa Cara + FSA/BW
Opus Now #27: Clocks & Clouds - Haydn SQ Opus 77 n.2 - Runa Cara + FSA/BW Saturday, March 4
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Temple on the Park
Opus Now #27 returns in 2023 on Friday March 3rd! Featuring microtonal music from Terumi Narushima and Kraig Grady Haydn’s final string quartet Opus 77 n.2 in F major Runa Cara + FSA/BW play …
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Threshold The Holy Soul (single launch) + Melodie Nelson ACOUSTO-ELECTRIC @ 100ClicksWest: Grey-note
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Threshold Sunday, March 5
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Woodburn Creatives
Celebrating the stories, voices and practices of artists with Asian heritage living in Australia Threshold celebrates emerging and experimental voices in sound and music performance whose heritage …
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The Holy Soul (single launch) + Melodie Nelson Sunday, March 5
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Union Hotel
The Holy Soul are playing a free show to ‘launch’ a new ‘single’ called High, out soon. It’s from our new album Get Old, out in a couple of months. The previous single was 747, and The Guardian said: …
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ACOUSTO-ELECTRIC @ 100ClicksWest: Grey-note Sunday, March 5
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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100clicksWest continues its commitment to the best of new music in 2023 by bringing five exciting double bills to the Blue Mountains! These concerts once again feature an eclectic array of artists …
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ULTRA-SONIC 
Curated by Haines & Hinterding Trevor Brown and the Sydney Improvisers Composers Kollektiv Orchestra Picture of Everything – A Club Weld Fundraiser
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ULTRA-SONIC 
Curated by Haines & Hinterding Friday, March 10
3:00 AM
SCA Gallery - Old Teachers College
Exhibition: 9 March – 22 April, 2023 Ultra-Sonic weaves unconventional musical and sonic lines through the flotsam and jetsam of the shipwreck of installation art to create a new territory in an …
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Trevor Brown and the Sydney Improvisers Composers Kollektiv Orchestra Friday, March 10
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
The Sydney Improvisers Composers Kollektiv Orchestra is 10 -15 Piece ensemble focusing on conduction (conducted improvisation) and open form improvisation. Lead by Trevor Brown, the ensemble draws …
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Picture of Everything – A Club Weld Fundraiser Friday, March 10
9:15 AM – 11:30 AM
VivCourt Trading
Arts & Cultural Exchange (ACE) invites you and your friends to celebrate the incredible artists and musicians of Club Weld at Picture of Everything. Join us 9 March 2023 for a truly unforgettable …
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TRAVERSING THE VOID - a contemporary pocket chamber opera Jasmine Guffond, Alexandra Spence and Gail Priest
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TRAVERSING THE VOID - a contemporary pocket chamber opera Sunday, March 12
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub
A new contemporary pocket opera for one singer and chamber ensemble. Composed by Hildigunnur Rúnarsdóttir with libretto by Josephine Truman with visiting award winning Icelandic soprano Hallveig …
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Jasmine Guffond, Alexandra Spence and Gail Priest Sunday, March 12
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
Dream Alley Dream in collaboration with Blue Mountains City of the Arts and Blue Mountains Cultural Centre presents Dream Alley Dream #6; Jasmine Guffond, Alexandra Spence and Gail Priest. This event …
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Perfect Actress + Romance + Placeholder @ MoshPit Bar, St Peters NSW BELIEVE
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Perfect Actress + Romance + Placeholder @ MoshPit Bar, St Peters NSW Monday, March 13
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
MoshPit Bar
Enter the above details into your calendar in preparation for a live musical event at the MoshPit Bar featuring: Perfect Actress NO LINK TO BE FOUND AS YET BUT GOOD BAND Romance …
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BELIEVE Monday, March 13
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
107 Projects
107 projects’ A MULTI-STORY HOUSE is proud to present a quartet of rare flexibility, curiosity and exuberance. BELIEVE are approaching jazz through the lens of creative, electroacoustic music, …
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Witness K album launch at Prop Records JON COLLIN [UK/Swe] with TROTH at the People's Republic
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Witness K album launch at Prop Records Sunday, March 19
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Prop Records
Witness K launch their exceptional new S/T album on evernever records at prop records courtyard on March 18th from 4pm. They will be reuniting from their respective homes along the East Coast for this …
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JON COLLIN [UK/Swe] with TROTH at the People's Republic Sunday, March 19
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
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Jon Collin is an artist and musician from Lancashire, UK, now living and working in Sweden. He makes abstract music with acoustic and electric stringed instruments in non-studio locations, and recent …
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JASMINE GUFFOND with ALEXANDRA SPENCE Altered States Tapes and The Creator Incubator present: Jon Collin / Troth / lewis e
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JASMINE GUFFOND with ALEXANDRA SPENCE Monday, March 20
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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The People’s Republic is thrilled to welcome back from Berlin one of our great electronic improvisers for a unique evening of intense listening with a very special guest… JASMINE GUFFOND …
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Altered States Tapes and The Creator Incubator present: Jon Collin / Troth / lewis e Monday, March 20
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Creator Incubator
Altered States Tapes and the Creator Incubator would like to welcome one and all for a relaxed Sunday afternoon/early evening of live experimental soundscape weaving, rare local synth-pop and …
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STRATA II - Fia Fiell
STRATA II - Fia Fiell Thursday, March 30
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Phoenix Central Park
Vietnamese-Australian electronic and synth musician Fia Fiell (aka Carolyn Schofield) returns to Sydney for STRATA II. Fia Fiell combines her profound practical and theoretical chops as a pianist and …
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AIR/LIGHT/BODY into the Physical - Performance
AIR/LIGHT/BODY into the Physical - Performance Saturday, February 4
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sydenham International
Throughout January Kate Brown is artist in residence at Sydenham International ‘Air/Light/Body Into the Physical; culminates in a live collaborative sound performance by Kate Brown + Alexandra Spence …
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Comprovisation: Performances @ A.N.T.H.O.L.O.G.Y The Visual Pun Is Abstract
Comprovisation: Performances @ A.N.T.H.O.L.O.G.Y The Visual Pun Is Abstract Monday, February 6
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf
EventImprovisations5 February 202302:30 pm - 04:30 pmFree AdmissionGallery Laura Altman (solo) Peter Farrar (solo) Peter Blamey (solo) Laboratory of the Creative Ear (Geoffrey Barnard, Jim Denley + …
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Monday Night Confessions - Grey Wing Trio and Clayton Thomas' BELIEVE
Monday Night Confessions - Grey Wing Trio and Clayton Thomas' BELIEVE Tuesday, February 7
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Church Street Studios
“Monday Night Confessions” is a weekly show presenting original jazz/improvised music. Run out of Church Street Studios in Camperdown, Sydney, we acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora …
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Jetsets Feb 7: Underwards (Single Launch) + Jacques Emery (solo)
Jetsets Feb 7: Underwards (Single Launch) + Jacques Emery (solo) Wednesday, February 8
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Tempe Jets
For our first Feb gig we have the lush music of Underwards, launching their single “Delve” off their upcoming album, and the incredible bass sounds of Jacques Emery! Doors 7:30pm Set 1 @ …
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JWPaton and JWLSN
JWPaton and JWLSN Sunday, February 12
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bursill Lane Studio
Dream Alley Dream is a two person, nonprofit, DIY monthly event based at Bursill Lane Studios, Katoomba. We are passionate about audio-visual curation and celebrating the work of local, emerging and …
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MotherTongue, MotherLand
MotherTongue, MotherLand Monday, February 13
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Utzon Room Sydney Opera House
MotherTongue, MotherLandSunny Kim In her new work Sunny Kim has assembled a stellar cast of musicians: Aviva Endean, Mindy Meng Wang and Gelareh Pour. At the heart of their work is a poetic response …
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Jetsets Feb 14: The Valentitanic Trio + Tone Bird
Jetsets Feb 14: The Valentitanic Trio + Tone Bird Wednesday, February 15
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Tempe Jets
A special experimental night of wonder and weird for you, on Valentine’s Day no less! Love is strange… 7:30pm - Doors 8pm - Tone Bird 9pm - The Valentitanic Trio Tone Bird Melanie …
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VITALISE week 7 (presented by Campsie Centre For Electronic Music ) Humming Grotto #14 EVIL TWIN #19 Anthony Pateras' A DREAD OF VOIDS at the People's Republic
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VITALISE week 7 (presented by Campsie Centre For Electronic Music ) Monday, February 20
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fatamorgana
SECOND LAST WEEK! Don’t miss it! Come and be bathed in mellow sounds at the special early time for this week only! presented by Campsie Centre For Electronic Music live: Mara Jónó Mí Ló Rory J S …
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Humming Grotto #14 Monday, February 20
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
Humming Grotto is a monthly series of sound and listening that (generally) takes place on Sunday afternoons, downstairs at the PBC… Grotto numero 14 - with a very special line up - Jasmine …
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EVIL TWIN #19 Monday, February 20
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Garden Lounge Creative Space
In our monthly voyage into experimental and improvised music, Josh Shipton refines his triple instrument setup for you with electric upright bass, fretless guitar and effected vocals. Turn up or …
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Anthony Pateras' A DREAD OF VOIDS at the People's Republic Monday, February 20
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Don’t miss our extraordinary February event with an exclusive Sydney performance by a brand new quintet featuring some of Australia’s most remarkable musicians, flying in direct from MONA …
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Nurosynk at World Pride, Low 302
Nurosynk at World Pride, Low 302 Wednesday, February 22
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Low 302
An abundance of diversity exists in our queer world. Nurosynk have prepared an intimate performance using a neuroqueerious lens to reflect on sexuality, kink and identity. We are queer contemporary …
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Ken Allars // Novak Manojlovic, .ilex @ 107
Ken Allars // Novak Manojlovic, .ilex @ 107 Friday, February 24
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
107 projects
Ken Allars // Novak Manojlovic Ken Allars (NED) and Novak Manojlovic have each developed a reputation as being pre-eminent among the Australian contemporary music scene for their creative breadth, …
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NEW YEARS BREAKCORE RAVE 2223
NEW YEARS BREAKCORE RAVE 2223 Sunday, January 1
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BLUE MOUNTAINS (check links for location)
OUTDOOR FREE PARTY BYO / CAMPING BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSH LOCATION NO STROBES NO FVCKWITS location : announced on the day at WWW.BREAKCORE.COM.AU + SHITWANK.COM Toilet + Camping available Car pooling …
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Polar Force at Sydney Festival ELECTRONIC BODY MUSIC
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Polar Force at Sydney Festival Saturday, January 7
11:00 AM
CARRIAGEWORKS
Dates: 6-8 Jan Tickets: Full price: $40 /Concession: $35 / 25% discount code for emus enews subscribers (see below) Times: Fri 6 Jan – SOLD OUT 7pm Sat 7 Jan 12pm Sat 7 Jan 4pm Sat 7 Jan 7pm Sun 8 Jan …
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ELECTRONIC BODY MUSIC Saturday, January 7
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Crowbar Sydney
8th House Ghosts are excited to announce ELECTRONIC BODY MUSIC An evening of Industrial Darkwave TONE GENERATOR & The Body Without Organs + MILITARY POSITION + RBRNRSE + DEFEKTRO. Darkwave …
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Humming Grotto #13
Humming Grotto #13 Monday, January 9
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
Humming Grotto is a monthly series of sound and listening that (generally) takes place on Sunday afternoons, downstairs at the PBC… We’re back to our regular arvo slot - the first Grotto …
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Justice Yeldham's 20th Anniversary of the glass show A.N.T.H.O.L.O.G.Y the visual pun is abstract - SNO Project 173
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Justice Yeldham's 20th Anniversary of the glass show Thursday, January 12
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
GOOD SPACE
My glass journey started on January 11th 2003 at Lanfranchis Memorial Discotheque’s, (a Sydney DIY space some friends and I had set up). While sound checking I noticed a pane of broken glass in the …
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A.N.T.H.O.L.O.G.Y the visual pun is abstract - SNO Project 173 Thursday, January 12
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf
Alexander Jackson Wyatt, Consuelo Cavaniglia, Mimi Kind, Sardar Sinjawi, MP Hopkins, Rainer Linz, Stephen Bram, Helen Smith, Belle Blau, Emma Davidson Curated by Ruark Lewis11 January 2023 - 5 …
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Maxine Funke w/ Warm Currency and Soda Eaves
Maxine Funke w/ Warm Currency and Soda Eaves Sunday, January 22
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
NZ folk luminary returns to Sydney! Maxine Funke (NZ) returns to Australia for her first tour in almost five years, for a special night of homespun and impressionistic folk music. The last few years …
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Nights at Tempe 25.01.23 (Midweek Summer Special!)
Nights at Tempe 25.01.23 (Midweek Summer Special!) Thursday, January 26
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tempe Jets
On an unusual, beautiful whim, Nights at Tempe have decided to host an event midweek, on Wednesday 25th January, featuring some international and interstate guests. • WHISTLE-BITER (NZ/VIC)• Hermione …
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SoundOut Workshops SoundOut 2023
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SoundOut Workshops Saturday, January 28
5:00 AM
Drill Hall Gallery
As part of the SoundOut Festival 2023 we have arranged for the ever inventive and virtuosic Jon Rose and extraodinary Peter Knight, who has just stepped down as Director of the Australian Art …
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SoundOut 2023 Saturday, January 28
11:00 AM
Drill Hill Gallery
SoundOut 2023 27th -29th January @Drill Hall Gallery ANU, Canberra This is the 14th year of the annual SoundOut festival, and in 2023 we will bring to you the continuation of this incredible …
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Comprovisation: Performances @ A.N.T.H.O.L.O.G.Y The Visual Pun Is Abstract
Comprovisation: Performances @ A.N.T.H.O.L.O.G.Y The Visual Pun Is Abstract Monday, January 30
6:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 + FEBRUARY 5 2.30PM Jim Denley Jeroen Speckmann Colin Bright Sandy Evans Greg Schiemer James Humberstone Ben Denham Laura Altman Peter Blamey Peter Farrar Geoffrey Barnard More …
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Asteroid Ekosystem
Asteroid Ekosystem Thursday, December 1
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Great Club
‘It’s not jazz, it’s not rock…Whatever you want to call it, this is one mighty sonic trip that paints colourful pictures in the mind.’ – Noel Mengel. The Mothership has landed! Asteroid Ekosystem; the …
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Fabels | Jochen Gutsch | Trevor Brown | Nicole Smede
Fabels | Jochen Gutsch | Trevor Brown | Nicole Smede Sunday, December 4
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Alpha House Gallery
Having a hectic year? May we suggest you zone out for a few hours and escape into a world of sounds and imagery? We’ve put together an evening of relaxed ambient and psychedelic song-scapes with live …
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Nights at Tempe 04.12.22 EVIL #29 - DEFEKTRO, The Josh Shipton Trio, Toque +1, and _chucker
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Nights at Tempe 04.12.22 Monday, December 5
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tempe Jets by Brand X
We’re back! Nights at Tempe December 4th, 2022 featuring: • REBEL SCUM - Bonnie Stewart and Rhys Mottley • Ben Ward and Freya Schack-Arnott and… A Sound Walk at Tempe Wetland Doors at 7pm …
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EVIL #29 - DEFEKTRO, The Josh Shipton Trio, Toque +1, and _chucker Monday, December 5
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Moshpit Bar
This is it! No EVIL until March as we switch over to quarterly shows. So we bring you DEFEKTRO! The Josh Shipton Trio (with Mike Kennett, Alia Josephine, Trevor Brown and Sarah Jacek), Toque +1, and …
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Jetsets Dec 6: Poltophagy + Liz Jigalin & Jane Aubourg
Jetsets Dec 6: Poltophagy + Liz Jigalin & Jane Aubourg Wednesday, December 7
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Tempe Jets
For our first gig of Summer we’re presenting the inventive, lively and imaginative music of Poltophagy + Liz Jigalin & Jane Aubourg! Doors at 7:30pm Music from 8pm Set 1: Liz Jigalin & …
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Performance by Claire Rousay and E Fishpool Sol LeWitt: Resonances
Performance by Claire Rousay and E Fishpool Sol LeWitt: Resonances Thursday, December 8
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Art Gallery of NSW
Don’t miss this final opportunity to experience – live and loud – one of the three new musical works commissioned for the exhibition Sol LeWitt: Affinities and Resonances. The musical piece Distance …
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Pathfinders
Pathfinders Saturday, December 10
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
East Sydney Community and Arts Centre
presented by chronology arts Performers: Nurosynk (Andrew Batt-Rawden, Miles Horler) and Sonya Holowell Where: East Sydney Community Arts Centre When: 7pm, Friday 9 Dec 2022 How Much: $28-$40 Link: …
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Hamed Sadeghi, Lloyd Swanton and Jeremy Rose are VAZESH, Live at the Republic
Hamed Sadeghi, Lloyd Swanton and Jeremy Rose are VAZESH, Live at the Republic Monday, December 12
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
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After a short break, the Republic is back with one of Australia’s most exciting trios joining us for a wonderful evening of intimate improvisation… VAZESH Hamed Sadeghi [Tar] Lloyd …
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Warm Currency & Alexandra Spence at Woollahra Gallery
Warm Currency & Alexandra Spence at Woollahra Gallery Saturday, December 17
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
woollhara gallery
An evening of musical performances from Warm Currency and Alexandra Spence as part of the exhibition Enigmagnetic by Jacqueline Rose at Woollhara Gallery. Warm Currency is a new project by …
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Humming Grotto #12
Humming Grotto #12 Monday, December 19
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
The final Humming Grotto show for 2022 with performances from Banana and Andrew Fedorovitch/Peter Farrar/Danny Wild. Banana is Alexandra Spence and MP Hopkins. Small objects, magnetic tape, fluting. …
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Iconic Australian Drummer WILL GUTHRIE at the People's Republic
Iconic Australian Drummer WILL GUTHRIE at the People's Republic Friday, December 30
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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The Republic is thrilled to end the year on a very special high with a wonderful and rare visit from France by one of Australia’s greatest improvisers… WILL GUTHRIE [drums and …
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Women's Jazz Fest @ Jetsets: Ellen K's Alloy, Rebel Scum (Bonnie S + Rhys M) and Monica Brooks Solo
Women's Jazz Fest @ Jetsets: Ellen K's Alloy, Rebel Scum (Bonnie S + Rhys M) and Monica Brooks Solo Wednesday, November 2
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Jetsets presents a night of improvised and experimental music curated for the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival ALLOY Who needs a rhythm section anyway? After Ellen Kirkwood’s recent …
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EVIL 28 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Clarity Engine
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EVIL 28 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Monday, November 7
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
MoshPit Bar
In our 28th installation of the noisy party we bring you some fruit that just won’t rot. The incredible Illawarrior Kraig Grady (Clocks and Clouds) brings his Whirlpool project to Sydney Ian Pieterse …
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Clarity Engine Monday, November 7
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
82 Cope StreetWaterloo, NSW, 2017Australia
Join us in Sydney’s newest music warehouse for a Sunday afternoon of playfulness and creativity with experimental installations, musical machines and performances by Australia’s most adventurous …
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Jetsets Nov 8: Delay 45 and Ghost Frequency (Album Launch)
Jetsets Nov 8: Delay 45 and Ghost Frequency (Album Launch) Wednesday, November 9
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tempe Jets
A thrilling night of incredible music for you! A Freedman Jazz Fellowship-winning project and the launch of a critically acclaimed and stunning album. First up will be Ghost Frequency, followed by …
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20 years of Repressed Records: Faceless Burial, Xilch, Histamine & Demolition
20 years of Repressed Records: Faceless Burial, Xilch, Histamine & Demolition Saturday, November 12
12:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Crowbar Sydney
Celebrate 20 years of independent music retail behemoth Repressed Records with a night of unhinged Hardcore, purtrid Punk, and gotesque Death Metal with FACELESS BURIAL (Vic), XILCH, HISTAMINE and …
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An Evening of Noise and Art at Vague Marrickville Location 100CLICKSWEST 2022 SEASON: THE IMPROVISERS ft HAMED SADEGHI & LAURA ALTMAN
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An Evening of Noise and Art at Vague Marrickville Location Sunday, November 13
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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An Evening of Noise and Art at Vague Marrickville Location Dm @Ulterior_noises_ insta for details Ulterior Noises Eurethra Stockade Potential Bone Turd 6pm Saturday 12th November Marrickville …
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100CLICKSWEST 2022 SEASON: THE IMPROVISERS ft HAMED SADEGHI & LAURA ALTMAN Sunday, November 13
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wentworth Falls - Address given with ticket purchase
After a successful 2021 season with four intimate concerts featuring incredible solo performers, in 2022, 100clicksWest is exploring new territory, bringing four exciting concerts featuring some of …
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Jetsets Nov 15: c u t i e and Peter Farrar
Jetsets Nov 15: c u t i e and Peter Farrar Wednesday, November 16
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tempe Jets
A night of captivating improvised experimental music for you, from fresh new collective c u t i e and prolific explorer Peter Farrar! c u t i e Eora (Sydney) based improvisation collective c u t i e …
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Asteroid Ekosystem
Asteroid Ekosystem Thursday, November 17
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Great Club
‘It’s not jazz, it’s not rock…Whatever you want to call it, this is one mighty sonic trip that paints colourful pictures in the mind.’ – Noel Mengel. The Mothership has landed! Asteroid Ekosystem; the …
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New Atlantis Dream Alley Dream: Scattered Order and Naomi Oliver
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New Atlantis Sunday, November 20
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Esme Timbery Creative Practice Lab
Immerse yourself in New Atlantis, a festival of new and experimental sound. Live modular synthesis, 8-channel soundscapes, AI artworks, modular synth performances, sonic sculptures, VR-driven music, …
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Dream Alley Dream: Scattered Order and Naomi Oliver Sunday, November 20
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bursill Lane Studio
Dream Alley Dream is a two person, nonprofit, DIY event, based in the Blue Mountains. We are passionate about audio-visual curation and supporting artists who do cool shit. Our fourth show features: …
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CHEFLEE at FataMorgana
CHEFLEE at FataMorgana Monday, November 21
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
FataMorgana
$15 Del Lumanta Wytchings Jono’ Mi’Lo’ Boot (first show / Danny Flung) Sky Chariot Open for CHEFLEE from Toro y Moi Doors 4pm Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2022/11/20/cheflee-at-fatamorgana
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Jetsets Nov 22: Golden Strangers and Slow Streams Improvised Music Performance Night
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Jetsets Nov 22: Golden Strangers and Slow Streams Wednesday, November 23
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Tempe Jets by Brand X
Chilled, atmospheric and beautifully crafted music that will whisk your imagination away to other worlds, is what’s on the menu for this edition of Jetsets! As the end of the busy year draws …
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Improvised Music Performance Night Wednesday, November 23
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Old Darlington School, University of Sydney
A night of performances from 3rd and 4th year students of the Improvised Music program at Sydney Conservatorium of Music at the beautiful Old Darlington School. Featuring Jimmy McLoughlin, Jeroen …
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Asteroid Ekosystem
Asteroid Ekosystem Thursday, November 24
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Great Club
‘It’s not jazz, it’s not rock…Whatever you want to call it, this is one mighty sonic trip that paints colourful pictures in the mind.’ – Noel Mengel. The Mothership has landed! Asteroid Ekosystem; the …
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SOFT CENTRE ⚘ UNFURL Melanie Oxley and Chris Abrahams Single Launch
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SOFT CENTRE ⚘ UNFURL Friday, November 25
10:00 AM
various locations
SOFT CENTRE acknowledges that this event, and all of the work that we undertake as a collective, happens on stolen land. We acknowledge the traditional and original owners of the land on which this …
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Melanie Oxley and Chris Abrahams Single Launch Friday, November 25
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Camelot Lounge
Melanie Oxley and Chris Abrahams invite you to celebrate the launch of their first single ‘Something about you’ from their forthcoming new album ‘Moment of Truth’. They will be performing new music …
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MCA presents Finding Home
MCA presents Finding Home Saturday, November 26
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Museum Of Contemporary Art
MCA Late presents Finding Home, an evening exploring migration experiences, first generation storytelling, and Korean culture, both traditional and contemporary. Co-curated by Kelly Dezart-Smith and …
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ZANG ft. siɛrə wɪski, NeapolaXi & Black Dahlia
ZANG ft. siɛrə wɪski, NeapolaXi & Black Dahlia Sunday, November 27
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Join The Dots Workshop
ZANG & JTD would like to acknowledge that this event, and all work that we undertake, happens on stolen land that was never ceded. We wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, …
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Jetsets Nov 29: Second Sight and Laura Altman
Jetsets Nov 29: Second Sight and Laura Altman Wednesday, November 30
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Tempe Jets by Brand X
A brand new project by bassist and musical innovator Maximillian Alduca, plus an enthralling solo set by prolific explorer Laura Altman! Doors at 7:30pm Music from 8pm Set 1: Laura Altman Set 2: …
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MCA Late presents Experiments in Sound
MCA Late presents Experiments in Sound Saturday, October 1
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
MCA
MCA Late presents Experiments in Sound, an evening exploring the limitless potential of sound. Co-curated by Kelly Dezart-Smith and Solly Frank. Featuring AnSo, Chloe Chung, Prophets, Solly Frank, …
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HERE NOW HEAR: Sound Site Score#1
HERE NOW HEAR: Sound Site Score#1 Sunday, October 2
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Our Neon Foe
From Gail Priest: As part of my residency project at Our Neon Foe I’ve invited some lovely people to come and play the traffic of Parramatta Road. We will be using the passing cars as score …
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Powerhouse Late: Sounding the Collection
Powerhouse Late: Sounding the Collection Friday, October 7
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Powerhouse Museum
Join us in exploring the curious and wonderful sounds of the Powerhouse Collection as it comes to life through two exciting projects, Oscillations and Sounding the Collection. From automaton bird …
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Pheeroan akLaff at Wollongong Con
Pheeroan akLaff at Wollongong Con Saturday, October 8
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
WollCon
For this rare Australian performance, drummer Pheeroan akLaff will be joined by a stellar band including the legendary Mike Nock on piano – a fellow member of the famed New York Jazz Collective, …
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xNoBBQx and Tina Havelock Stevens with Liberty From New York, Legendary Drummer PHEEROAN AKLAFF with PETER FARRAR, Live at the Republic SATURDAY October 8th at 8 pm
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xNoBBQx and Tina Havelock Stevens with Liberty Sunday, October 9
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Dream Alley Dream
Dream Alley Dream is a monthly event based in a laneway in Katoomba. Our third show features: xNoBBQx (Sydney/Brisbane) Tina Havelock Stevens with Liberty (Sydney/Moruya) Tickets are $20 and kids are …
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From New York, Legendary Drummer PHEEROAN AKLAFF with PETER FARRAR, Live at the Republic SATURDAY October 8th at 8 pm Sunday, October 9
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
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Once again this month we are blessed with a visit from one of the world’s finest musicians, bringing his wealth of astonishing experience and collaboration for a very rare Australian show with …
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PETER KNIGHT and AVIVA ENDEAN Double Album Launch Live at the Republic SUNDAY October 9th at 7.30 pm
PETER KNIGHT and AVIVA ENDEAN Double Album Launch Live at the Republic SUNDAY October 9th at 7.30 pm Monday, October 10
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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A brilliant evening is ahead when two of our most loved and admired Australian musicians join us for solo sets to launch their new albums being released next month… PETER KNIGHT and AVIVA …
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Upstairs @ The Glebe: CHANGING EARS
Upstairs @ The Glebe: CHANGING EARS Sunday, October 16
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
The Glebe Hotel
CHANGING EARS: Just your usual afternoon of music made from teapots, toys, skateboards, noise, zombies, data, music, etc. This Upstairs is curated by Elizabeth Jigalin. Make your way up the stairs at …
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CHORDATA at Duckrabbit, Redfern, 20, 21, 22 October
CHORDATA at Duckrabbit, Redfern, 20, 21, 22 October Friday, October 21
9:30 AM
138 Little Eveleigh StreetRedfern, NSW, 2016Australia
CHORDATA is Ross Harley, MT Hill and Gary Warner. Using various modular synthesisers, apps and devices Chordata create listening experiences of live improvised soundscapes. Chordata will present sonic …
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PROCEDURAL REGENERATION with Ashleigh Hazel, Throat Pleats and Marcus Whale Fountain Chorus – Performance at COMA Gallery
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PROCEDURAL REGENERATION with Ashleigh Hazel, Throat Pleats and Marcus Whale Sunday, October 23
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Join-The-Dots
Ashleigh Hazel, self-described fictional pop star, brings their strange, luminescent songs to Join-The-Dots this October. They’re joined by absurdist improvisors Throat Pleats - acclaimed …
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Fountain Chorus – Performance at COMA Gallery Sunday, October 23
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
73 Stanley StreetDarlinghurst, NSW, 2010Australia
Walk in between sounds formed from first meeting and improvised convergence. One fountain with many voices spurting. A collaborative sounding, choreographed onwards, never sure if it is cycling. A …
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Night Songs, Jon Rose, Liveworks '22
Night Songs, Jon Rose, Liveworks '22 Thursday, October 27
11:30 AM
Carriageworks - Track 8
Created by legendary Australian experimental musician and composer Jon Rose, Night Songs is a remarkable sonic experience: an interspecies engagement between the 13-million-year-old music of a …
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CUTIE + Sub Spectre + Chloe Kim
CUTIE + Sub Spectre + Chloe Kim Friday, October 28
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Gasoline Pony
$10 STUDENT NIGHT - Tickets at the Door/Bar CUTIE - improvising soundscapes & abstract grooves! Sub Spectre - duo feeding trumpet, pedals & humble piano through electronics! ‘Chloe Kim …
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Warm Currency, Megan Alice Clune, Rachel Schenberg, and Mitchel Cumming Performature : Performateur 4 (P:P4)
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Warm Currency, Megan Alice Clune, Rachel Schenberg, and Mitchel Cumming Sunday, October 30
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
40 Arthur StreetAshfield, NSW, 2131Australia
Come along to the grandstand in Pratten Park, Ashfield, Saturday 29th October, for an evening of music by Warm Currency and Megan Alice Clune, and readings by Mitchel Cumming and Rachel Schenberg. …
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Performature : Performateur 4 (P:P4) Sunday, October 30
4:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Museum of Chinese in Australia (and surrounding streets)
WeiZen Ho & P:P4 Collective Concept: Performature : Performateur (P:P) was conceived by WeiZen in 2019 as a research framework to reimagine the performative vocabulary in relation to personal …
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HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION AT FATAMORGANA
HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION AT FATAMORGANA Monday, October 31
9:00 AM – 2:59 PM
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SUNDAY 30TH OCTOBER Doors 6pm $15 (CASH) RSVP FOR ADDRESS TO THIS EMAIL Featuring: Sprite (Christopher Hill from Naarm) - https://bunyiptrax.bandcamp.com/album/skronk-sprite Crimes Of Love (Shayne …
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September 2022

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Performance Sol LeWitt: Resonances
Performance Sol LeWitt: Resonances Thursday, September 1
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Art Gallery NSW
A new live music experience not to be missed – sonic, physical and expansive. Presented in the John Kaldor Family Hall, contemporary musicians Chuck Johnson and JWPATON will perform their newly …
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Nights at Tempe 04.09.22 EVIL #26 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live
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Nights at Tempe 04.09.22 Monday, September 5
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
The September 4th 2022 edition of Nights at Tempe will feature 2 duos and one solo performance: • MELANIE HERBERT & ROMY CAEN (violin, harmonium, other things) • BONE TURD (strings, bellows, …
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EVIL #26 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Monday, September 5
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MoshPit Bar
The 26th instalment of the universe’s most entertaining and mind manifesting monthly event is here! See! The miraculous Joe Manton, The solo musings of Hinterlandt founder Jochen Gutsch. The new kid …
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Low Flung and Haines & Hinterding
Low Flung and Haines & Hinterding Sunday, September 11
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Dream Alley Dream
Dream Alley Dream is a new monthly event based in a laneway in Katoomba. Our second show features: Low Flung (Sydney) Haines & Hinterding (Blue Mountains) Tickets are $20 and kids are free (Please …
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Listen Up! – a micro-festival of new music
Listen Up! – a micro-festival of new music Monday, September 12
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cell Block Theatre, National Art School
Listen Up! is Ensemble Offspring’s micro-festival of new music, bringing together Australia’s most inspiring musicians who share an obsession with the newest of the new. A smorgasbord of …
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Jetsets #4: Germ Studies and Charlie Sundborn
Jetsets #4: Germ Studies and Charlie Sundborn Wednesday, September 14
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Brand X Tempe Jets music and arts space
For Jetsets #4 we’re bringing you some of the Sydney’s most innovative and mind-blowing improvisers! Germ Studies Germ Studies is the inspired pairing of pianist Chris Abrahams, and …
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Nurosynk at Red Rattler - The Sydney Fringe Meditative sound bath -- Ken Unsworth’s ‘Suspended stone circle II’
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Nurosynk at Red Rattler - The Sydney Fringe Thursday, September 15
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Red Rattler Theatre
Andrew Batt-Rawden and Miles Horler are con-grad composers and together they make “Nurosynk”, an etherial sound-world with cellos, voices, electronics and other instruments interwoven in …
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Meditative sound bath -- Ken Unsworth’s ‘Suspended stone circle II’ Thursday, September 15
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Art Gallery NSW
Experience Ken Unsworth’s sculptural installation Suspended stone circle II 1974–77/1988 in a completely new way during a meditative sound bath with singing bowls practitioner Chaitanyashree. Grab a …
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Nurosynk at Red Rattler - The Sydney Fringe
Nurosynk at Red Rattler - The Sydney Fringe Friday, September 16
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Red Rattler Theatre
Andrew Batt-Rawden and Miles Horler are con-grad composers and together they make “Nurosynk”, an etherial sound-world with cellos, voices, electronics and other instruments interwoven in …
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Grief Works
Grief Works Saturday, September 17
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
East Sydney Community and Arts Centre
Grief Works Victoria Spence, Peter Banki, Aunty Rhonda-Dixon-Grovenor, Sarah Barry, Vaike Neeme-Samson September 16th & September 17th - 7pm A response to love and loss in a night of ceremonial …
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Grief Works
Grief Works Sunday, September 18
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
East Sydney Community and Arts Centre
Grief Works Victoria Spence, Peter Banki, Aunty Rhonda-Dixon-Grovenor, Sarah Barry, Vaike Neeme-Samson September 16th & September 17th - 7pm A response to love and loss in a night of ceremonial …
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Nights at Tempe 18.09.22
Nights at Tempe 18.09.22 Monday, September 19
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Brand X Tempe Jets music and art space
On the occasion of some visiting musicians we are doing a second Nights at Tempe this September! The September 18th 2022 edition of Nights at Tempe will feature a solo, a duo and a trio: • JOSEPHINE …
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Tribute to John Clare (1940–2020)
Tribute to John Clare (1940–2020) Friday, September 23
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Join us on a journey to celebrate the life of jazz writer John Clare. Close your eyes and hear the sounds of jazz played by some of the many superb musicians who helped shape his life. Listen, laugh, …
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Adore EP Launch With Placeholder and Perspex
Adore EP Launch With Placeholder and Perspex Monday, September 26
5:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
Adore (Naarm / Melb) Launches their new EP and Tape ‘Five Eyes’ at the Petersham Bowls Club with old friends Place Holder and very special guests Perspex. Bands 4pm sharp. Tickets ~ …
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Korean Master BAE IL DONG in the Chiri Trio, Live at the Republic TUESDAY September 27th at 7.30 pm
Korean Master BAE IL DONG in the Chiri Trio, Live at the Republic TUESDAY September 27th at 7.30 pm Wednesday, September 28
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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PLEASE NOTE, THOUGH ON A TUESDAY NIGHT, LIKE LAST WEEK’S EVENT WITH QAIS ESSAR, THIS IS LIKELY TO BE OVER-SUBSCRIBED SO PLEASE rsvp AS SOON AS POSSIBLE After another visit from the master of an …
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Humming Grotto #10
Humming Grotto #10 Monday, August 1
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
Humming Grotto is a monthly series of sound and listening that takes place on the last Sunday of the month, downstairs at the PBC… Took a little June breather and we’re back with a very …
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Nights at Tempe 07.08.22
Nights at Tempe 07.08.22 Monday, August 8
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
The August edition of Nights at Tempe will feature 2 solo performances: • MONICA BROOKS (piano) • AIDEN SMITH (percussion) + • a SOUND WALK The evening will commence with a short ‘sound walk’ …
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Powerhouse Late: Instrumental
Powerhouse Late: Instrumental Friday, August 12
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Powerhouse Museum
Celebrate all things sonically solo with an evening of pared back live performances. A range of sonic offerings exploring the nature of the instrumental will take centre stage, played through the …
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Troth & Warm Currency
Troth & Warm Currency Sunday, August 14
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Dream Alley Dream
Dream Alley Dream is proud to present its first ever show. Our first show features: Troth (Newcastle) and Warm Currency (Sydney)About this event Dream Alley Dream is a new monthly event based in a …
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Nature on the Loose!
Nature on the Loose! Saturday, August 20
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Wollongong Art Gallery
A contemporary shadow theatre performance with live microtonal orchestra in a tale filled with comedy, myth, politics, and the supernormal. Nature On The Loose is a shadow performance that follows the …
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Upstairs @ The Glebe: COME PLAY Nature on the Loose! Jungle Jam
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Upstairs @ The Glebe: COME PLAY Sunday, August 21
5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
The Glebe Hotel
COME PLAY: Spin the top, roll the dice, pick a card, you know you want to. Open the music box for an afternoon of games and game-inspired pieces. Curated by Naomi Johnson. Make your way up the stairs …
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Nature on the Loose! Sunday, August 21
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Wollongong Art Gallery
A contemporary shadow theatre performance with live microtonal orchestra in a tale filled with comedy, myth, politics, and the supernormal. Nature On The Loose is a shadow performance that follows the …
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Jungle Jam Sunday, August 21
1:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Bankstown Arts Centre
Jungle Jam Saturday 20 August FREE family fun, 11am-5pm Join us for a festival celebrating trees! • Tree parade around the arts precinct • Forum with Costa Georgiadis and artists • Music performances …
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Jetsets 1: Showa 44 and Sandcastles
Jetsets 1: Showa 44 and Sandcastles Wednesday, August 24
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Announcing…the first ever Jetsets gig!! As a nod to the old Bohemian Grove and a continuation of a bit of a nice tradition we’ve the inimitable Showa 44, plus young trio of talent, Sandcastles. Showa …
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Sydney Improvisers Composer Kollektiv Orchestra (S.I.C.K.O) At The Altar of The Amplifier
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Sydney Improvisers Composer Kollektiv Orchestra (S.I.C.K.O) Friday, August 26
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
With director Trevor Brown returning fresh from European festivals and playing with the London improvisers Orchestra .. new material, new players and surprise guests .. SICKORCHESTRAS first show in 18 …
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At The Altar of The Amplifier Friday, August 26
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art
In 1958, American guitarist Link Wray famously punctured his amplifier speaker cones with a screwdriver to achieve a never before heard rock’n’roll sound on his seminal instrumental “Rumble.” …
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Jochen Gutsch "Still" Album Launch w/ Couch & Mike Nigro
Jochen Gutsch "Still" Album Launch w/ Couch & Mike Nigro Sunday, August 28
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Petersham Bowlo (Downstairs)
A night of meditative ambience and sonic experimentation to celebrate the release of Jochen Gutsch’s “Still” on Oxtail Recordings. Tickets available via Moshtix …
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Opus Now #25 •Julian BelBachir • Gerard Willems • Tilman Robinson Humming Grotto #11
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Opus Now #25 •Julian BelBachir • Gerard Willems • Tilman Robinson Monday, August 29
5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
St Mary's Anglican Church
Tickets and Info: https://opusnow25.eventbrite.com.au Opus Now explores relationships between the music of Schumann and contemporary and indigenous music of our time ARTISTS Julian BelBachir - vocals, …
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Humming Grotto #11 Monday, August 29
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Petersham Bowlo
Humming Grotto is a monthly series of sound and listening that takes place on the last Sunday of the month, downstairs at the PBC… With two special sets from Simon J Karis and The Splinter …
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Jetsets 2: Alister Spence Solo and Another Green World
Jetsets 2: Alister Spence Solo and Another Green World Wednesday, August 31
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Brand X Tempe Jets
For our 2nd instalment of the new Jetsets series, we present stellar pianist, improviser and composer Alister Spence, preceded by the gorgeously crafted music of duo Another New World. Alister Spence …
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AFTER DARK AT THE HYDE PARK BARRACKS
AFTER DARK AT THE HYDE PARK BARRACKS Friday, July 1
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hyde Park Barracks
After Dark is back in June and we’re celebrating the third artwork in Sydney Living Museums’ Hyde Park Barracks Annual Art Commission, Boundary Conditions, by internationally renowned artist Daniel …
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Nights at Tempe 03.07.22
Nights at Tempe 03.07.22 Monday, July 4
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets by Brand X
UPDATE: there’s been multiple changes to this evenings show (Bone Turd and Freya & Ben have sadly had to pull out due to illnesses) but it’s still going ahead with 2 incredible …
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MONICA BROOKS IN CONCERT
MONICA BROOKS IN CONCERT Sunday, July 10
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Penrith Regional Gallery
Art & Music in Ancher House Gallery Join us for a live performance by acclaimed Blue Mountains-based minimalist pianist and composer Monica Brooks. Brooks’ sound is poetically and sonically …
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Powerhouse Late: Video Synth
Powerhouse Late: Video Synth Friday, July 15
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Powerhouse Museum
Powerhouse Late presents a dark, dense, and wild sonic and visual journey for a special winter evening celebrating sound practitioners who play with live video mixing, projections, video art, and …
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Time as Revelator
Time as Revelator Sunday, July 17
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Carriageworks
In an exciting new collaboration, Ensemble Offspring and Carriageworks present a thrilling musical tour de force for one night only: Time as Revelator on July 16. Book now for a 20% discount before …
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EVIL TWIN #12
EVIL TWIN #12 Monday, July 18
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Garden Lounge creative space
This month we will provide you with the first peek into new games composed by Josh Shipton for his second orchestra performance. Performers include Mike Kennett on piano, Zoie Cook on cello and …
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ADSR Zine SPECIAL COLLECTION
ADSR Zine SPECIAL COLLECTION Friday, July 22
1:00 AM
Sydenham International
JOIN US FOR ​Opening / 2-5PM, Sat 23 July 2022 Closing / 3-5PM Sat 30 July 2022 with live music & readings ​SYDENHAM INTERNATIONAL 81 Sydenham Rd, Marrickville, Sydney GALLERY OPEN TIMES THU 21 - …
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MEZCAL: RADIO TRANSMISSION AND SOUND ART
MEZCAL: RADIO TRANSMISSION AND SOUND ART Thursday, July 28
8:00 AM
107 Projects
MEZCAL: RADIO TRANSMISSION AND SOUND ARTTYPE: WORKSHOP SPACE: OUT THE BACKWHEN: 6pm - 8pm 27 Jul 2022 – 7 Sep 2022COST: FreeTICKETS: Register: Join Anytime! “a new kind of radio that is cheap …
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Sounds Inside #1
Sounds Inside #1 Saturday, July 30
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Hurstville Library and Service Centre
Celebrate the launch of Georges River Libraries’ new musical instrument collection with an intimate evening of experimental and improvised music with a performance featuring: Laura Altman – …
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ADSR Zine SPECIAL COLLECTION closing event
ADSR Zine SPECIAL COLLECTION closing event Sunday, July 31
5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Sydenham International
​JOIN US FOR ​Opening / 2-5PM, Sat 23 July 2022 Closing / 3-5PM Sat 30 July 2022 with live music & readings ​SYDENHAM INTERNATIONAL 81 Sydenham Rd, Marrickville, Sydney GALLERY OPEN TIMES THU 21 - …
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DIVIDE & DISSOLVE VIVID SYDNEY 2022
DIVIDE & DISSOLVE VIVID SYDNEY 2022 Saturday, June 4
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Carriageworks
Rising US/AUS band Divide & Dissolve play at Carriageworks for their first Sydney show since the pandemic. Creating powerful and transformative experiences, Takiaya Reed & Sylvie Nehill seek …
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SOFT CENTRE VIVID SYDNEY 2022
SOFT CENTRE VIVID SYDNEY 2022 Sunday, June 5
5:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Carriageworks
Soft Centre brings their singular blend of experimental sound, live A/V performance and large-scale light installation to Carriageworks for a one-day festival of boundary-pushing art and music that …
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Svoboda | Keller | Dasika @ Sydney Con Jazz Fest 2022 Meatshell @ Sydney Con Jazz Fest 2022 Aura @ Sydney Con Jazz Fest 2022
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Svoboda | Keller | Dasika @ Sydney Con Jazz Fest 2022 Monday, June 6
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Svoboda | Keller | Dasika Helen Svoboda - contrabass Andrea Keller - piano Niran Dasika - trumpet Ethereal, expressive trumpet playing - contemplative, minimalist compositions - delicious soundscapes …
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Meatshell @ Sydney Con Jazz Fest 2022 Monday, June 6
2:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Meatshell Helen Svoboda – contrabass & vocals Andrew Saragossi - saxophone Experimental folk duo with unconventional sound worlds - a passion for the unorthodox - avant-garde meets jazz Elements …
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Aura @ Sydney Con Jazz Fest 2022 Monday, June 6
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Aura Flora Carbo - saxophone Audrey Powne - trumpet Helen Svoboda - contrabass Kyrie Anderson - drums & cymbals Four friends paying homage to the chord-less quartets from Ornette Coleman to Sonny …
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Press Play
Press Play Wednesday, June 8
8:00 AM
ivy
Merivale presents Press Play – an immersive experience of light and sound taking over the ivy precinct as part of the Vivid Sydney program. Held across two nights, guests will be taken on a …
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Art After Dark – Alternative Pedagogies
Art After Dark – Alternative Pedagogies Thursday, June 9
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Cutaway Barangaroo
Dates & Times Wednesday, 8 June 2022 5–9 pm Program Alternative Pedagogies looks toward how we can share space together, learn from each other and absorb knowledge – differently. It questions the …
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Live Dreams 2022 - Distance
Live Dreams 2022 - Distance Friday, June 10
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Carriageworks
PRESENTED BY PERFORMANCE SPACE, CARRIAGEWORKS AND VIVID IDEAS Performance Space’s LIVE DREAMS is a platform for artists to share works-in-progress and ideas in development in a dynamic and responsive …
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Live Dreams 2022 - Jester
Live Dreams 2022 - Jester Saturday, June 11
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Carriageworks
PRESENTED BY PERFORMANCE SPACE, CARRIAGEWORKS AND VIVID IDEAS Performance Space’s LIVE DREAMS is a platform for artists to share works-in-progress and ideas in development in a dynamic and responsive …
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SINGULAR VOICES: MIDORI TAKADA AND ANA ROXANNE Live Dreams 2022 - Threshold Hymmnn / Ulterior noises / Bone turd / Lizzy Nagi / Fred Rodrigues
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SINGULAR VOICES: MIDORI TAKADA AND ANA ROXANNE Sunday, June 12
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
City Recital Hall
Treat your senses to a night of spiritual enrichment with the transcendent sounds of two masters of meditative music, Midori Takada (Tokyo) and Ana Roxanne (New York). Midori Takada Exotic and …
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Live Dreams 2022 - Threshold Sunday, June 12
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Carriageworks
PRESENTED BY PERFORMANCE SPACE, CARRIAGEWORKS AND VIVID IDEAS Performance Space’s LIVE DREAMS is a platform for artists to share works-in-progress and ideas in development in a dynamic and responsive …
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Hymmnn / Ulterior noises / Bone turd / Lizzy Nagi / Fred Rodrigues Sunday, June 12
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
vague marrickville location
Hymmnn (A.C.T) Ulterior noises Bone turd Lizzy Nagi Fred Rodrigues Sat 11 June $10 6pm Noise. Music. Art…Noise. All ages - DIY - Safe Space - Vague Marrickville location Address released closer to …
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Sydney MicroFest 4 Hear The Echo... Why Is It Empty? - finissage concert
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Sydney MicroFest 4 Monday, June 13
4:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Kogarah School of Arts
12 June 3 fabulous concerts of microtonal music - 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pmAbout this event Concert 2pm Diamond Fanfare (Fanfare IV) for four horns by Michael Hugh Dixon performed by Gergely Mályusz, Annalisa …
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Hear The Echo... Why Is It Empty? - finissage concert Monday, June 13
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Knulp
Performances by MP Hopkins and Megan Alice Clune at Knulp for the finissage if the concurrent exhibition “Hear The Echo… Why Is It Empty” by Elise Harmsen and Nicola Smith. Source: …
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SoundOut Festival 2022 Sound Drawing Workshop
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SoundOut Festival 2022 Saturday, June 18
9:00 AM
Drill Hall Gallery
Festival of Improvised and Experimental Music + Film + Art. Bringing to you innovative Artists from across the Nation.About this event This is the 13th year of the annual SoundOut festival, and in …
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Sound Drawing Workshop Saturday, June 18
3:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Drill Hall Gallery
Sound Drawing Workshop by visual Artist Jody Graham & double bassist Mark Cauvin for the SoundOut Festival 2022About this event visual sound/ collaboration/ experimentation/ performance/ …
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STIR, FLUTTER
STIR, FLUTTER Sunday, June 19
5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
The Glebe Hotel
Event: Upstairs @ The Glebe: STIR, FLUTTER Date: 18 June 2022 Time: 3pm Venue: The Glebe Hotel, 63 Bay St, Glebe NSW 2037 Performers: the music box project Details: Music made in cut & paste, each …
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Julius Schwing: "Wagtail" Album Launch
Julius Schwing: "Wagtail" Album Launch Friday, June 24
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Julius Schwing is an improvising guitarist and composer from Bruny Island, Tasmania. Julius has performed in theatres, clubs and festivals in Australia, Europe, India, New Zealand, Canada and the USA …
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ROUSE HILL PSYCHEDELIA Saturday 25 June, 4pm–10pm ROUSE HILL PSYCHEDELIA Friday 24 June, 6pm–10pm
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ROUSE HILL PSYCHEDELIA Saturday 25 June, 4pm–10pm Saturday, June 25
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rouse Hill Estate
Saturday 25 June, 4pm–10pm Buy tickets Splinter Orchestra Spatial Improvising Orchestra Read more Barricades Punk Minimalist Rock Read more Megan Alice Clune Read more flower boy 卓颖贤 Alt Electronica …
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ROUSE HILL PSYCHEDELIA Friday 24 June, 6pm–10pm Saturday, June 25
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rouse Hill Estate
Enjoy performances by experimental music and sound artists from Greater Sydney and beyond. More artists still to be announced.Friday 24 June, 6pm–10pm Buy tickets Thrum III Classical Experimental Art …
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Returning From the Desert, JON ROSE [Violin and Electronics and Birds] At The REPUBLIC
Returning From the Desert, JON ROSE [Violin and Electronics and Birds] At The REPUBLIC Monday, June 27
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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JON ROSE [Violin] with field recordings and new instruments SUNDAY June 26th at 7.30 p.m. [doors at 7] News from the Desert Jon Rose returns to Sydney from Alice Springs with two new projects …
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REVEIL 24+1 HOUR BROADCAST 2022
REVEIL 24+1 HOUR BROADCAST 2022 Sunday, May 1
4:00 AM
http://soundtent.org/reveil/#/
REVEIL 24+1 HOUR BROADCAST 2022 5AM London time (UTC+1) on Saturday 30 APRIL to 6AM on Sunday 1 MAY 2022 Follow the Reveil broadcast and parallel projects and connect with the IRC conversation from …
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Nights At Tempe 01.05.2022 EVIL #23 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live
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Nights At Tempe 01.05.2022 Monday, May 2
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets by Brand X
Two sets: Laurence Quinn* - solo Peter Farrar, MP Hopkins, Jim Denley - trio Doors 7pm Music 7:30pm Entry by donation ($10-20 recommended) All proceeds go to the artists. Laurence is an …
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EVIL #23 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Monday, May 2
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Moshpit Bar
Dear lovers of the unusual sonic visual experience, Do we have a show for you?! Featuring: Actual pieces of heavy metal with DEFEKTRO Shaggy gets serious with Andrew Stapleton Vs JoSh The twin quasars …
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Art After Dark – Sustainable Existence
Art After Dark – Sustainable Existence Thursday, May 5
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Cutaway at Barangaroo
Art After Dark – Sustainable Existence Dates & Times Wednesday, 4 May 2022 5–9 pm Program The natural outcome of sustainable development is Sustainable Existence. When we carefully and consciously …
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ELSEN PRICE [Bass] with the INLAY ENSEMBLE and VERMILLION TRIO at PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC
ELSEN PRICE [Bass] with the INLAY ENSEMBLE and VERMILLION TRIO at PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC Monday, May 9
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
People's Republic (RSVP for address)
One of Australia’s finest young musicians is joining us at the People’s Republic for the first time with two brilliant improvising ensembles on the one night… ELSEN PRICE [Bass] …
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Antoun's Dreamfest 2022
Antoun's Dreamfest 2022 Sunday, May 15
6:00 AM
Red Rattler Theatre
Antoun’s Dreamfest is a new annual exploratory music festival. Out of the cracked chrysalis pours forth a stream of intangible artists. The journey flows out to the inner sea. If dreams are truly …
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EVIL TWIN #11
EVIL TWIN #11 Monday, May 16
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Garden Lounge Creative Space
EVIL TWIN returns with its current monthly catalogue of game piece explorations with The Ravenesque Trio. Performers: Josh Shipton, Hiske Weijers, Liam O’Shea and Mitch Johnson Source: …
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Opus Now #24
Opus Now #24 Saturday, May 21
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Temple on the Park
Opus Now explores relationships between the music of J.S Bach and contemporary and indigenous music of our time OPUS NOW #24 Where: Temple on The Park, 158 Australia St, Newtown When: Friday May 20th …
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Cementa22 Sound Night ATMOSPHERICS | SONIC PERFORMANCE
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Cementa22 Sound Night Sunday, May 22
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Henbury Sport and Recreation Club
A Cementa institution, The Sound Night brings together the best artists working in this field for a night of experimentation, discovery, discomfort and joy. This time round we have invited artist …
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ATMOSPHERICS | SONIC PERFORMANCE Sunday, May 22
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cement Fondu
ATMOSPHERICS | SONIC PERFORMANCE 21 MAY 2022 | 6PM FREE RSVP Attune your senses to Earth’s upper atmosphere in a sonic performance by Alexandra Spence. When a satellite is disposed of, it is sent …
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Humming Grotto #9
Humming Grotto #9 Monday, May 23
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
Humming Grotto is a monthly series of sound and listening that takes place on the last Sunday of the month, downstairs at the PBC… Featuring two duo sets from Lia Molina & Ailsa Liu and …
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HTRK
HTRK Saturday, May 28
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Drama Theatre
The wait is over for cult faves HTRK, as the Melbourne electronic post-punk duo make their Sydney Opera House debut in the Drama Theatre as part of Vivid LIVE. Cult duo make their Opera House debut …
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VITALISE - Ft. Low Stakes, Szem and Ilex
VITALISE - Ft. Low Stakes, Szem and Ilex Sunday, May 29
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Petersham Bowlo
VITALISE is back at the Petersham Bowlo Basement for a night of live electronic music from 3 Sydney based artists. Vitalise is an ongoing series of events celebrating the expanding community of …
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Nights at Tempe 29.05.22
Nights at Tempe 29.05.22 Monday, May 30
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Sunday 29th May Doors at 7pm, Music from 7:30pm BYO. Entry by donation for artists. ••••••••••••••••••••••••• Three sets: • Shayne Bowden + Anthony Guerra • Mike Nigro • Couch …
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Strata - A Festival of Jazz and New Music PLEASURE 6 HOUR ENDURANCE SHOW (SYDNEY)
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Strata - A Festival of Jazz and New Music Friday, April 1
9:00 AM
Phoenix Central Park
Curated by Laurence Pike 31 March—3 April 2022 Phoenix Central Park THU 31 MAR TRIOSK 8:00PM THU 31 MAR After a fifteen-year absence, an exciting return from internationally renowned, seminal …
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PLEASURE 6 HOUR ENDURANCE SHOW (SYDNEY) Friday, April 1
9:00 PM
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Can you handle 6 hours of Pleasure? Back by popular demand, a year to the day from the last one, Sydney band Pleasure will attempt a 6 hour musical performance of blissful endurance. The show will …
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SCM New Music Ensemble (Greenway Series)
SCM New Music Ensemble (Greenway Series) Saturday, April 2
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Venue: Music Workshop Friday 1 April 7:00pm Adult $25 Conc $15 The New Music Ensemble presents an adventurous program of music by composers whose voices were cut short before their time. Mind-bending …
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Nights at Tempe 03.04.22 EVIL #22 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live BackStage Backyard - Refract
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Nights at Tempe 03.04.22 Monday, April 4
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Brand X Tempe Jets
Sunday April 3rd, 2022. We say goodbye to daylight saving and hello to: RORY BROWN Rory has recently released two solo recordings on the Breakdance the Dawn label. Featuring prepared double bass and …
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EVIL #22 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Monday, April 4
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MoshPit Bar
Good hello EVIL humans, On April 3rd we would like you to put everything down and run as fast as you can to MoshPit to be excited by the most modern and popular experience in fashionable New …
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BackStage Backyard - Refract Monday, April 4
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
address with RSVP
Join us in the BackYard for sculpture, live performance, and wine. Set 1 - 2 Nightingales Backyard hosts Lamorna and Jim Nightingale perform a set of Australian Music for flute and saxophone. Set 2 - …
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Aki Onda: Nam June’s Spirit Was Speaking to Me
Aki Onda: Nam June’s Spirit Was Speaking to Me Tuesday, April 5
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
listening space
Liquid Architecture is a one of a number of international presenters working with artist Aki Onda as part of the 2022 Toronto Biennial of Art. We are teaming up with Eastside Radio and Crawlspace …
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Art After Dark – Listening = Healing
Art After Dark – Listening = Healing Thursday, April 7
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Biennale
Art After Dark – Listening = Healing Dates & Times Wednesday, 6 April 2022 5–9 pm Program When you listen deeply, carefully and consciously, what do you hear? Communities practice deep listening …
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SOFT CENTRE PRESENTS ARC
SOFT CENTRE PRESENTS ARC Saturday, April 9
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ritz Cinemas
SOFT CENTRE comes to the Ritz for a showcase of experimental screen works. A/V provocateurs - friendships - present ‘FISHTANK’, an 11 movement live audiovisual world documenting a cyclical state of …
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Cone of Confusion 'The Last Dystopian' single launch 100clicksWest: MATT KEEGAN & HILARY GEDDES
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Cone of Confusion 'The Last Dystopian' single launch Sunday, April 10
9:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Hibernian House
It is with beyond excitement that we are launching ‘The Last Dystopian’, single from Cone of Confusion’s upcoming second album, Hominid, and a first release for Psycon Fest Records. Come down to the …
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100clicksWest: MATT KEEGAN & HILARY GEDDES Sunday, April 10
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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100CLICKSWEST 2022 SEASON: THE IMPROVISERS After a successful 2021 season with four intimate concerts featuring incredible solo performers, including two very special fireside events, in 2022, …
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Sizzle | Beat Loose-y Crunché, E Fishpool, and Rory JS
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Sizzle | Beat Monday, April 11
5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
The Great Club
Sizzle | Beat celebrates percussion in all its rhythmic and melodic glory, with special guests from diverse cultures and musical backgrounds. Surrounding the audience with musical love, the Sydney …
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Loose-y Crunché, E Fishpool, and Rory JS Monday, April 11
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
Loose-y Crunché, E Fishpool, and Rory J S come together for an evening of musical crossings. Loose-y Crunché is a spin-off multiplication of Lucy Cliche bringing you irritatingly raw and reasonably …
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NEWCASTLE SHOW - Lucas Abela - Same but Different Tour 2022
NEWCASTLE SHOW - Lucas Abela - Same but Different Tour 2022 Saturday, April 16
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
The Lock Up
Same but Different - Tour 2022 “One moment you hear John Coltrane playing a volcano, the next you hear a string section being squeezed through a toothpaste tube” - The New York Times. …
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Page 67 - MP Hopkins LISMORE SHOW - Lucas Abela - Same but Different Tour 2022
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Page 67 - MP Hopkins Sunday, April 17
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Sydenham International
A vocal/feedback/object performance by Hopkins as part of the exhibition absent as well as present, missing as well as given at Sydenham International. Source: …
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LISMORE SHOW - Lucas Abela - Same but Different Tour 2022 Sunday, April 17
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Elevator ARI
“One moment you hear John Coltrane playing a volcano, the next you hear a string section being squeezed through a toothpaste tube” - The New York Times. “Lucas is just captivating. …
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Jams In The Hueosphere (final day) Humming Grotto #8
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Jams In The Hueosphere (final day) Monday, April 25
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
The Old Coroners Court
Jams in the Hueosphere is an interactive multimedia installation of 400 lights and 100 speakers with passerbys able to explore unique sound compositions by day and unique live music performances by …
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Humming Grotto #8 Monday, April 25
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
Humming Grotto is a monthly series of sound and listening that takes place on the last Sunday of the month, downstairs at the PBC… Featuring two sets from Anthony Guerra and Ivory Whips ♡♡♡ …
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CANCELLED - SOLOS: Charlie Sundborn | Chloe Kim | Jacques Emery
CANCELLED - SOLOS: Charlie Sundborn | Chloe Kim | Jacques Emery Saturday, March 5
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Newtown Neighbourhood Centre
CANCELLED! - details here 3 solo performances from 3 unique young improvising artists. ////////// CHARLIE SUNDORN’s unique solo saxophone practice explores circular breathing and repetitive rhythmic …
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Nights at Tempe 06.03.2022
Nights at Tempe 06.03.2022 Monday, March 7
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tempe Jets
For this edition of Nights at Tempe we are very excited to present three sets: Natasha Dubler - solo cello and electronics Ghost Hobo - longstanding collaboration between Shota Matsumura and Andrew …
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Essential Tremors
Essential Tremors Saturday, March 12
11:00 AM
Phoenix Central Park
CURATED BY ANGUS ANDREW 11—13 MARCH 2022 PHOENIX CENTRAL PARK YL HOOI CINDY CHEN + DEL LUMANTA SHOEB AHMAD WYTCHINGS + SALLLVAGE CHUNYIN ∑GG√E|N + CLARE COOPER All performances at Phoenix Central Park …
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Ensemble Offspring: Sticky Notes
Ensemble Offspring: Sticky Notes Wednesday, March 16
6:30 AM
Customs House
Date: March 15 @ 3:30pm to March 18 @ 7:45pm (multiple performances) Venue: Customs House Forecourt (31 Alfred Street, Sydney, NSW 2000) Tickets: Free Register Here Sticky Notes is a musical …
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PORT KEMBLA SHOW - Lucas Abela Same But Different Tour + guests; Clocks and Clouds + Myst Mach
PORT KEMBLA SHOW - Lucas Abela Same But Different Tour + guests; Clocks and Clouds + Myst Mach Saturday, March 19
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Servo Food Truck Bar
Same but Different - Tour 2022 Lucas Abela (set time 7.45 -8.30) “One moment you hear John Coltrane playing a volcano, the next you hear a string section being squeezed through a toothpaste …
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100clicksWest: ALISTER SPENCE & FELICITY WILCOX
100clicksWest: ALISTER SPENCE & FELICITY WILCOX Sunday, March 20
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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100CLICKSWEST 2022 SEASON: THE IMPROVISERS After a successful 2021 season with four intimate concerts featuring incredible solo performers, including two very special fireside events, in 2022, …
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Anthony Pateras at the People's Republic
Anthony Pateras at the People's Republic Monday, March 21
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
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The People’s Republic is thrilled to welcome back one of Australia’s most internationally renowned improvisers and composers for the first time in three years, for a rare and wonderful …
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Art After Dark – Speculative Futures (water futures)
Art After Dark – Speculative Futures (water futures) Thursday, March 24
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Biennale of Sydney
Art After Dark – Speculative Futures (water futures) Dates & Times Wednesday, 23 March 2022 5–9 pm Program Speculative Futures offers an invitation to propel your mind forward, to conceive of an …
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Lucas Abela Sydney Finally
Lucas Abela Sydney Finally Saturday, March 26
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
sky palace alexandria - address with ticket presale
Sydney show is finally upon us with the amazing @alxandraspence this friday at @the.sky.palace tix $20 pre-sale only (will give address on the night) available from dualplover.com/tour times AS 8:3 to …
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OPENING NIGHT / RADICAL SLOWNESS
OPENING NIGHT / RADICAL SLOWNESS Sunday, March 27
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
The Lock-Up
OPENING NIGHT / RADICAL SLOWNESS26TH MARCH – 26TH MARCH EXHIBITION VIEWING: 5.00PM – 7.00PM MUSIC: 7:30PM – LATE JOIN US FOR A TWO TIERED EVENING OF CONTEMPORARY ART AND EXPERIMENTAL AMBIENT MUSIC TO …
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Showing: The Reckoning Humming Grotto #7
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Showing: The Reckoning Monday, March 28
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Critical Path, The Drill
‘The Reckoning’ is a new chamber work by Michelle St Anne, with dance artists Imogen Cranna, Cloé Fournier and ensemble in residence, Microfiche – a six-piece improvising ensemble whose music explores …
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Humming Grotto #7 Monday, March 28
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
Humming Grotto is a monthly series of sound and listening that takes place on the last Sunday of the month, downstairs at the PBC… Featuring two solo sets from Kate Brown and JWPaton Sunday …
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Mark Simmonds 'Fire' tribute
Mark Simmonds 'Fire' tribute Friday, February 4
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Foundry 616
It is almost 30 years since the release of the Mark Simmonds Freeboppers album ‘Fire’ in 1993 on Birdland records, with Simon Barker, Scott Tinkler and Steve Elphick. The music on this …
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TANJA (BEGA) SHOW - Lucas Abela - Same but Different Tour 2022 EVIL #20 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live
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TANJA (BEGA) SHOW - Lucas Abela - Same but Different Tour 2022 Sunday, February 6
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Navigate Arts
Same but Different - Tour 2022 “One moment you hear John Coltrane playing a volcano, the next you hear a string section being squeezed through a toothpaste tube” - The New York Times. …
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EVIL #20 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Sunday, February 6
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
MoshPit Bar
The plague got us again. Come if you’re healthy Stream if you’re sick This month’s evildoers are: The Ravenesque Trio Trevor Brown Alia Timmins Josh Shipton You can be good and EVIL simultaneously. …
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The Necks
The Necks Thursday, February 10
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Sydney Opera House
Making their long-awaited return to the Sydney Opera House, internationally beloved, ARIA award-winning trio The Necks bring their singular mix of avant rock, jazz and ambient music to the Utzon Room. …
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The Necks
The Necks Friday, February 11
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Sydney Opera House
Making their long-awaited return to the Sydney Opera House, internationally beloved, ARIA award-winning trio The Necks bring their singular mix of avant rock, jazz and ambient music to the Utzon Room. …
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The Necks
The Necks Saturday, February 12
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Sydney Opera House
Making their long-awaited return to the Sydney Opera House, internationally beloved, ARIA award-winning trio The Necks bring their singular mix of avant rock, jazz and ambient music to the Utzon Room. …
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The Necks "THE HIDDEN" - Performance by Fragile Ids
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The Necks Sunday, February 13
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Sydney Opera House
Making their long-awaited return to the Sydney Opera House, internationally beloved, ARIA award-winning trio The Necks bring their singular mix of avant rock, jazz and ambient music to the Utzon Room. …
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"THE HIDDEN" - Performance by Fragile Ids Sunday, February 13
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Articulate project space
Structured improvised performance by Truman/Shand/Cunnigham/MilneAbout this event This structured improvised performance by the fragile ids (Jo Truman, John Shand, Tim Cunningham/ Andrew Milne) will …
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EVIL TWIN #9 - Wilkins Rosen Family Players
EVIL TWIN #9 - Wilkins Rosen Family Players Monday, February 21
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
garden lounge creative space
A very special EVIL TWIN with local composer/performer extraordinaire Keyna Wilkins, her partner Tully Rosen and their twin children Lyra and Sol performing game pieces written and conducted by Josh …
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Humming Grotto #6
Humming Grotto #6 Monday, February 28
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
Humming Grotto is a monthly series of sound and listening that takes place on the last Sunday of the month, downstairs at the PBC… …And after a two-year pandemic hiatus - we’re …
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Peggy Minifest Day 1 - Splinter Orchestra in Trumper Park ... then Denley/Abrahams + Melanie Eden at PGH House Monday, January 3
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Trumper Park Pond
From Aviva: I hope everyone is approaching some good rest time as we come towards the end of the year. If you’re around town in the early new year there will be a mini festival to celebrate and …
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Peggy Minifest Day 3 - Monica Brooks, Mary Rapp, Solomon Frank, Freya Schack-Arnott / Aviva Endean
Peggy Minifest Day 3 - Monica Brooks, Mary Rapp, Solomon Frank, Freya Schack-Arnott / Aviva Endean Friday, January 7
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Peggy's House
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS NOW BOOKED OUT! Contact Aviva to with any queries. I hope everyone is approaching some good rest time as we come towards the end of the year. If you’re around town in …
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TONY BUCK Solo Performance! At the PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC
TONY BUCK Solo Performance! At the PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC Monday, January 10
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Camperdown - RSVP for details
The People’s Republic is incredibly thrilled to finally welcome back from Berlin one of the world’s greatest experimental musicians for a rare and very special solo event…  TONY …
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POSTPONED - Lucas Abela - Same but Different - Tour January 2022
POSTPONED - Lucas Abela - Same but Different - Tour January 2022 Saturday, January 15
12:00 PM – 3:59 PM
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Lucas Granpa Abela Same but Different - Tour 2022 TOUR HAS BEEN POSTPONED UPDATED DATES AT THE TOP / OLD DATES AT THE BOTTOM TO BE UPDATED SOON > see facebook for latest. FOLLOWING DATES ARE GOOD …
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Phillip Johnston : Steve Lacy project
Phillip Johnston : Steve Lacy project Friday, December 10
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Steve Lacy was one of the first to devote himself solely to playing soprano saxophone. Through its flexibility, richness of tone and swing, he gave the instrument a new lease of life and inspired John …
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OPUS NOW #22
OPUS NOW #22 Saturday, December 11
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Temple On The Park
OPUS NOW #22 a concert series exploring relationships between Bartok’s six string quartets, indigenous music and the music of today Tickets from $15 @ https://opusnow22.eventbrite.com.au ARTISTS …
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211211 Playtime Concert at Peggy's DALE GORFINKEL & CLAYTON THOMAS (w/ AVIVA ENDEAN)
211211 Playtime Concert at Peggy's DALE GORFINKEL & CLAYTON THOMAS (w/ AVIVA ENDEAN) Sunday, December 12
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
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From Aviva Endean: I’m so pleased to be able to invite you to another Playtime house concert at the PGH house, this Saturday evening The idea of the Playtime concerts is to work on a brand new …
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SPACE BODY HABIT Book Launch & Art Talk SOUND FARM John Encarnacao's GIRAFFE QUARTET Album Launch Live at Republic Book launch: The Magpie Wing by Max Easton (feat. live bands)
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SPACE BODY HABIT Book Launch & Art Talk Monday, December 13
3:30 AM – 6:30 AM
Frontyard
Join us for a conversation around the themes explored in our book SPACE BODY HABIT, a result of our two-week residency at Frontyard. The book explores the many ways we perceive, and fail to perceive …
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SOUND FARM Monday, December 13
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
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… and on that farm they had Laura Altman (clarinet), Monica Brooks (piano), Richard Johnson (reeds) & Rhys Butler (alto saxophone) $15 pre-sale or $20 at the door. Please email Rhys for …
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John Encarnacao's GIRAFFE QUARTET Album Launch Live at Republic Monday, December 13
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
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THOSE LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE AT THE REPUBLIC 5 YEARS AGO WILL REMEMBER A TRULY WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE BY A GROUP OF SYDNEY’S FINEST IMPROVISERS… NOW THAT PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN RELEASED IN A …
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Book launch: The Magpie Wing by Max Easton (feat. live bands) Monday, December 13
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pratten Park Bowling Club
Join Max Easton for the launch of his debut novel The Magpie Wing, in an event featuring music from two live bands.About this event Described by The Guardian as an ‘original, exceptional …
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MESH
MESH Thursday, December 16
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
401 Hibernian House
Mesh is our little pocket of the universe, an oasis of culture and connection. A sunny spot where the music tastes sweet, the stories ring true and the art beams down on you. We welcome you to join us …
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Hatched Summer School Concert
Hatched Summer School Concert Saturday, December 18
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Recital Hall East, Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Our annual Hatched Summer School Concert celebrates and nurtures the next generation of innovative and emerging Australian composers. Following a week of intensive workshops, our musical mavericks …
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SOUND PARTY CONTROL returns w/ Simona Castricum (DJ set), Lucy Cliché (Live), Black Dahlia (Live)...+++more 211218 House concert at Peggy's with MATTHIAS SCHACK-ARNOTT and PETER FARRAR
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SOUND PARTY Sunday, December 19
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Nude Lounge, The Glebe Hotel
the music box project is back upstairs @ The Glebe! To celebrate, we’re throwing a SOUND PARTY and you’re invited! Join us for an afternoon of music outside the usual order of things with …
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CONTROL returns w/ Simona Castricum (DJ set), Lucy Cliché (Live), Black Dahlia (Live)...+++more Sunday, December 19
1:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Red Rattler
Control and The Red Rattler operate and stand on the land of the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora Nation. We offer respect to all Gadigal and Wangal people past and present and other First …
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211218 House concert at Peggy's with MATTHIAS SCHACK-ARNOTT and PETER FARRAR Sunday, December 19
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
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Frome Aviva: Hello! Thanks to everyone who came to the concert on Saturday with Dale and Clayton, what fun! I’m so pleased to be able to invite you to another house concert at the PGH house, …
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Nights at Tempe 19.12.2021
Nights at Tempe 19.12.2021 Monday, December 20
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Tempe Jets
Please join us for a night of exploratory performance/installation/movement Sunday night at Tempe Jets: *** Peter Farrar (solo) - presenting a live presentation of the extraordinary stylefree sounds …
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MIUC ONLINE 100821: Ashwood/Avenaim/Gorfinkel
MIUC ONLINE 100821: Ashwood/Avenaim/Gorfinkel Wednesday, August 11
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
THIS WEEK: Nick Ashwood / Robbie Avenaim / Dale Gorfinkel The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since …
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Undercurrents Online
Undercurrents Online Sunday, August 15
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bugK3Sf_Mig
Join us to celebrate the release of “Undercurrents” on Oxtail Recordings featuring video pieces and performances by Gentleforce , Alexandra Spence & MP Hopkins, OVRSCN, Loose-y …
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Private Eyes Tour SYDNEY: Mess Esque, Andrew Tuttle, Low Flung, Matthew Hayes + Blue Divers Del Lumanta, Jono'Mi'Lo', Sky Chariot
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Private Eyes Tour SYDNEY: Mess Esque, Andrew Tuttle, Low Flung, Matthew Hayes + Blue Divers Monday, June 7
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Mary's Underground
TICKETS HERE ~ https://moshtix.com.au/…/private-eyes-on-tour-/128256… Private Eyes: Australian Music in Isolation emerges from lockdown for an IRL gig at Mary’s Underground in …
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Del Lumanta, Jono'Mi'Lo', Sky Chariot Monday, June 7
5:00 AM – 11:00 AM
82A Henderson RoadAlexandria, NSW, 2015Australia
Del Lumanta Jono’ Mi’Lo' Sky Chariot Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2021/6/6/del-lumanta-jonomilo-sky-chariot
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{{{sensorium}}} Sunday, June 20
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Croatian Wickham Sports Club
8th house ghosts present Sensorium. Solstice ritual of sight & sound, feat nOizmkr(USA) - endprojekt - Ivory Whips - Club Sound Witches - Party ov One. Videodrome: LivingScienceDept. 19JUNE …
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Up close and personal - Loose-y Crunché and Papaphilia
Up close and personal - Loose-y Crunché and Papaphilia Saturday, May 1
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Museum Of Contemporary Art - Level 3
We’ve teamed up again with Dual Plover to present the second round of Up close and personal, a series of physically distanced contemporary sound events like you’ve never seen before. Each three hour …
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Sleeper & Snake (Melb) / Loose-y Crunché / xNoBBQx / Eternal Dust
Sleeper & Snake (Melb) / Loose-y Crunché / xNoBBQx / Eternal Dust Sunday, May 2
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
The Great Club
with support from DJ Disruptive Patterns and VJ Videosynth SLEEPER & SNAKE are Amy Hill and Al Montfort. As members of Total Control, Dick Diver, Lower Plenty, Terry and innumerable other vital …
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EVIL #16 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live ALEXANDRA SPENCE with Megan Alice Clune and MP Hopkins at People's Republic
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EVIL #16 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Monday, May 3
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MoshPit Bar
We’re back in the evenings!!! This month! Moron Finance Machines Making Machines Clocks And Clouds Occupied France You simply must come xx GA and Live Stream tix available now OMGBBQ: …
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ALEXANDRA SPENCE with Megan Alice Clune and MP Hopkins at People's Republic Monday, May 3
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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The People’s Republic is thrilled to return to full capacity with the launch of a new cassette by one of Sydney’s premier sound artists, with two very special guests… ALEXANDRA …
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Energised
Energised Thursday, May 6
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Art Gallery of NSW, Entrance Court
Energised is a new music commission series featuring nsw musicians and composers Ben Carey, Del Lumanta, JWPaton and Alexandra Spence. In this series, organic live performative works will be …
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Vitalise - week 6 Performature : Performateur #3 - Open Studio Alister Spence Solo with Jacques and Chloe
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Vitalise - week 6 Friday, May 7
8:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Good Space
For week 6 of Vitalise, four of the five live acts will be joining us from the ‘Gong: LIVE: BATTERIE Virus Installer Lime Volts Jondent Ed K resident DJ Chris Mountford resident VJ ATMM A subset …
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Performature : Performateur #3 - Open Studio Friday, May 7
4:00 AM
Steep St.
A temporary collective of installation, sound and performing artists in a short residency and performance event at STST.ARI, Katoomba. A collective of installation, sound and performing artists in a …
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Alister Spence Solo with Jacques and Chloe Friday, May 7
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Prefiguring our solo piano master series in June, we have one of the best. Last year Alister Spence, veteran of a thousand recording sessions, released his first ever solo album, Whirlpool. He will …
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Up close and personal - Jim Denley and Monica Brooks & Laura Altman Performature : Performateur #3 - Performances
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Up close and personal - Jim Denley and Monica Brooks & Laura Altman Saturday, May 8
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Museum Of Contemporary Art - Level 3
We’ve teamed up again with Dual Plover to present the second round of Up close and personal, a series of physically distanced contemporary sound events like you’ve never seen before. Each three hour …
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Performature : Performateur #3 - Performances Saturday, May 8
10:00 AM
Steep St.
A temporary collective of installation, sound and performing artists in a short residency and performance event at STST.ARI, Katoomba. A collective of installation, sound and performing artists in a …
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SOLD OUT - SOFT CENTRE pres. LOCUS SOFT CENTRE pres. LOCUS (5:30pm show)
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SOLD OUT - SOFT CENTRE pres. LOCUS Sunday, May 9
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
St Stephens Anglican Church
‘LOCUS’ - quiet in exactitude/exacting in power; a site, a centre point, an intersection… SOFT CENTRE returns from a two year hiatus with an intimate evening showcase inside the …
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SOFT CENTRE pres. LOCUS (5:30pm show) Sunday, May 9
7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
St Stephens Anglican Church
‘LOCUS’ - quiet in exactitude/exacting in power; a site, a centre point, an intersection… SOFT CENTRE returns from a two year hiatus with an intimate evening showcase inside the …
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PUSH/PULL Exhibition Opening PUSH/PULL Energised
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PUSH/PULL Exhibition Opening Thursday, May 13
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Chrissie Cotter Gallery
Inviting you to Push/Pull, a presentation of kinetic electromagnet sculptures by Mimi Kind. Push/Pull integrates unexpected technologies and materials to create a vitality reminiscent of forms moving …
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PUSH/PULL Thursday, May 13
8:00 AM
Chrissie Cotter Gallery
Inviting you to Push/Pull, a presentation of kinetic electromagnet sculptures by Mimi Kind. Push/Pull integrates unexpected technologies and materials to create a vitality reminiscent of forms moving …
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Energised Thursday, May 13
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Art Gallery of NSW, Entrance Court
Energised is a new music commission series featuring nsw musicians and composers Ben Carey, Del Lumanta, JWPaton and Alexandra Spence. In this series, organic live performative works will be …
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Vitalise - week 7
Vitalise - week 7 Friday, May 14
8:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Good Space
For week 7 of 9, we have five live acts: LIVE: Loose-y Crunché Unkle Ho Brendon John Warner AUTO64 Nick Dan guest DJ: Cinnamon (aka Zimt) resident DJ: Chris Mountford resident VJ: ATMM A subset of the …
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Up close and personal - Garry Bradbury and Phantom Chips Mope City (LP Launch) - BP -Anthony Guerra
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Up close and personal - Garry Bradbury and Phantom Chips Saturday, May 15
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Museum Of Contemporary Art - Level 3
We’ve teamed up again with Dual Plover to present the second round of Up close and personal, a series of physically distanced contemporary sound events like you’ve never seen before. Each three hour …
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Mope City (LP Launch) - BP -Anthony Guerra Saturday, May 15
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
Mope City playing a show for their new LP “Within The Walls” Joining us on the night is BP (Sam Wilkinson from Shrapnel / Sachet) for their first show in the new incarnation and Anthony …
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Paul Cutlan, Heather Prowse and Trevor Brown - TNNMAEMS - Live & Live-Streamed! 33, Blue Divers & Troth at Wombarra Bowlo
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Paul Cutlan, Heather Prowse and Trevor Brown - TNNMAEMS - Live & Live-Streamed! Monday, May 17
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
MoshPit
Newtown’s regular new music hang returns 16th of May for the wonderful sounds of Paul Cutlan, Heather Prowse and Trevor Brown. Artist Bios: Paul Cutlan Paul Cutlan’s uniquely expressive voice as …
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33, Blue Divers & Troth at Wombarra Bowlo Monday, May 17
4:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Wombarra Bowlo
33 is the solo project of Mary Pearson Andrew of US duo High Places, joined by locals Blue Divers and Troth from Newcastle. 33: https://mary33.bandcamp.com/ Blue Divers: …
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Vitalise - week 8
Vitalise - week 8 Friday, May 21
8:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Good Space
Week 5 of Vitalise features: LIVE: Del Lumanta Bleepin J Squawkins DJ Kanka aka gutter Boy trash e:m:p Grumblemorph guest DJ: Sofie Loizou resident DJ: Chris Mountford resident VJ: ATMM A subset of …
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LIVE TERMINAL @ GOODSPACE
LIVE TERMINAL @ GOODSPACE Saturday, May 22
7:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Good Space
An evening of life Music from 5-12 pm on Friday 21 May at Good space 106/108 George St, The Rocks, Sydney $10/$15 through link https://goodspacesproject.com/events/live-terminal/ Jay & Awa from …
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Vitalise - week 9
Vitalise - week 9 Friday, May 28
8:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Good Space
Our LAST week (phew!) of Vitalise features: LIVE: S.C.H.E.M.E Terradatkill John Jacobs Лучи Мечты Bushranger guest DJ: Cinnamon (aka Zimt) resident DJ: Chris Mountford resident VJ: ATMM A subset of …
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An intimate performance (Melanie Eden) Alex White, Laura Altman & MP Hopkins, Wildcard Entertainment DJs
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An intimate performance (Melanie Eden) Saturday, May 29
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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From Mel: Thanks to Stuntmullet (https://www.instagram.com/stuntmullet/) I’ll be performing from SthSthKingSt a largely hidden gallery/warehouse/creative space in Sydney’s inner west. This …
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Alex White, Laura Altman & MP Hopkins, Wildcard Entertainment DJs Saturday, May 29
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
82A Henderson RoadAlexandria, NSW, 2015Australia
May 28th 8pm Alex White Laura Altman & MP Hopkins Wildcard Entertainment DJs Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2021/5/28/alex-white-laura-altman-amp-mp-hopkins-wildcard-entertainment-djs
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SPEAKEASY #7 - RAVEN (PETER HOLLO) + LAURA ALTMAN & MP HOPKINS.
SPEAKEASY #7 - RAVEN (PETER HOLLO) + LAURA ALTMAN & MP HOPKINS. Sunday, May 30
8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
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Saturday, 29 May, 6.00pm - 11.30pm Kick off 7pm sharp. B.Y.O Tickets $15 at the door, comes with a bowl of vegan-friendly soup! Attendance is limited to 30 RSVP to mondre.speakeasy@gmail.com First in …
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Microfiche w/ Sia Ahmad + Godriguez (solo)
Microfiche w/ Sia Ahmad + Godriguez (solo) Tuesday, April 6
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Sydney’s cutting-edge improvising collective Microfiche will make 107 home for four Mondays during March and April! Known for their ethereal soundscapes that brim with strong rhythmic outbursts …
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Nights at Tempe 11.04.21
Nights at Tempe 11.04.21 Monday, April 12
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Tempe Jets
After a momentary pause, Nights at Tempe is back. Presenting exploratory / improvised music, with gratitude and respect, on Gadigal Land. Featuring: SPLINTER ORCHESTRA One of the Tempe Jets resident …
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Microfiche w/ Chris Abrahams + Jachlo
Microfiche w/ Chris Abrahams + Jachlo Tuesday, April 13
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Sydney’s cutting-edge improvising collective Microfiche will make 107 home for four Mondays during March and April! Known for their ethereal soundscapes that brim with strong rhythmic outbursts …
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Lvl 1: Ellen Kirkwood's "Underwards" + Rebel Scum
Lvl 1: Ellen Kirkwood's "Underwards" + Rebel Scum Wednesday, April 14
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
LazyBones Lounge
UNDERWARDS: Underwards is a direction, but where does it take us? Underground? Underwater? Beneath our consciousness? Maybe all of the above? Award-winning trumpeter and composer Ellen Kirkwood leads …
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VITALISE – WEEK 3
VITALISE – WEEK 3 Thursday, April 15
8:00 PM
GOOD SPACE
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Up close and personal - Eric Avery & Graham King and Shoeb Ahmad
Up close and personal - Eric Avery & Graham King and Shoeb Ahmad Saturday, April 17
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Museum Of Contemporary Art - Level 3
We’ve teamed up again with Dual Plover to present the second round of Up close and personal, a series of physically distanced contemporary sound events like you’ve never seen before. Each three hour …
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MEGAN COPE: FRACTURES & FREQUENCIES - FINAL PERFORMANCE Bottled Up: Hearing the Unheard
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MEGAN COPE: FRACTURES & FREQUENCIES - FINAL PERFORMANCE Sunday, April 18
5:00 AM – 5:30 AM
UNSW Galleries
In these live performances, musicians Melanie Herbert, Niki Johnson, Sonya Holowell and Jonathan Holowell activate Megan Cope’s sound installation ‘Untitled (Death Song)’ 2020 using a range of …
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Bottled Up: Hearing the Unheard Sunday, April 18
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
East Sydney Community and Arts Centre
An evening of sonic explorations will interpret and reimagine research from a criminologist and social scientist. #1 Day at the Beach and Strange Roses – Heather Shannon These two pieces were …
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Sizzle Festival
Sizzle Festival Monday, April 19
5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
The Great Club
Sizzle has been smashing stereotypes for more than a decade, taking art music out of the concert hall and setting it loose at the local bowlo. After a brief hiatus in 2020 – everyone’s had a lot on, …
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Walk + Rain Patterns + Sam Gill & Simon Barker Vitalise - week 4
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Walk + Rain Patterns + Sam Gill & Simon Barker Friday, April 23
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
LazyBones Lounge
WALK is a suite of music about going for a stroll and thinking the same repetitive thoughts. Many different short, cyclical, repetitive and often meditative forms are trodden on. Sometimes the mood is …
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Vitalise - week 4 Friday, April 23
8:00 AM – 1:59 PM
GOOD SPACE
Week 4 for Vitalise features FIVE live acts: LIVE: 10k Lucas Abela (Dual Plover) The Good Shadow Kelvison Matt Allison guest VJ: Michael Killalea guest DJ: Cinnamon (aka Zimt) resident DJ: Chris …
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Up close and personal - Nicola Morton and Matt Earle
Up close and personal - Nicola Morton and Matt Earle Saturday, April 24
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Museum Of Contemporary Art - Level 3
We’ve teamed up again with Dual Plover to present the second round of Up close and personal, a series of physically distanced contemporary sound events like you’ve never seen before. Each three hour …
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Unstable structure: histories of the modular synthesiser
Unstable structure: histories of the modular synthesiser Sunday, April 25
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Steep St.
A talk with Alex White: The desire to perform in real time with the possibilities of tape-based studio practice was a key design intention of the first modular synthesisers. The resulting instruments, …
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Playtime at Peggy's
Playtime at Peggy's Monday, April 26
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Peggy's - RSVP for more info
From Aviva: “The idea of the Playtime concerts is to work on a brand new duo collaboration for each concert in the day or two leading up to the concert and this one will be a duo with my old clarinet …
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Vitalise - week 5
Vitalise - week 5 Friday, April 30
8:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Good Space
Week 5 of Vitalise features: LIVE: The Sticks Nadia Struiwigh Sofie Loizou (aka Anomie) 80T Sakr guest DJ: John Jacobs resident DJ: Chris Mountford resident VJ: ATMM A subset of the minds that brought …
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EVIL #15 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Monday, March 8
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
MoshPit Bar
We return to reward your ears and minds with sound prizes made from the following time pigs: Rosemary’s Orphan Rorschach Climax Ensemble Scruffamudda (improv set) EXXXiT IT IS EARLY!!! THREE TO …
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Now You Hear Her
Now You Hear Her Tuesday, March 9
9:30 AM
World Square
BackStage Music transforms a World Square shop front into a social and creative hub for playful and challenging musical experiences celebrating women. During the day, Now You Hear Her will host …
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Taikoz & SICKO: INTERMODE
Taikoz & SICKO: INTERMODE Saturday, March 13
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
ARA Darling Quarter Theatre
Taikoz is back in our first mainstage performances for over 12 months! And what a way to celebrate: INTERMODE is a genre-melding project that invites both ensembles into unknown terrain, a meeting …
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Chris Abrahams (solo)
Chris Abrahams (solo) Friday, March 19
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Old 505 Theatre
Chris Abrahams is best known as the pianist in the instrumental trio The Necks - a group that has firmly established itself both in Australia, Europe and the USA, and has collaborated with such …
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EVIL TWIN #3 - experimental vs improvised live toasted walnuts in nachos
EVIL TWIN #3 - experimental vs improvised live toasted walnuts in nachos Monday, March 22
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Garden Lounge Creative Space
EVIL TWIN is an afternoon of weird experimental music live in our lounge room EVIL TWIN (experimental vs improvised live terror within improvised noise), sibling to the long-standing regular EVIL …
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Microfiche w/ Phil Slater + Clocks & Clouds
Microfiche w/ Phil Slater + Clocks & Clouds Tuesday, March 23
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
107
Sydney’s cutting-edge improvising collective Microfiche will make 107 home for four Mondays during March and April! Known for their ethereal soundscapes that brim with strong rhythmic outbursts …
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Microfiche w/ Bonnie Stewart (Bonniesongs) + Adrian Lim-Klumpes & Nick Meredith
Microfiche w/ Bonnie Stewart (Bonniesongs) + Adrian Lim-Klumpes & Nick Meredith Tuesday, March 30
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
107
Sydney’s cutting-edge improvising collective Microfiche will make 107 home for four Mondays during March and April! Known for their ethereal soundscapes that brim with strong rhythmic outbursts …
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SoundOut festival 2021
SoundOut festival 2021 Sunday, February 7
6:00 AM
Drill Hall Gallery
This is the 12th year of the annual SoundOut festival, and in 2021 we will bring to you the continuation of the incredible explorative sonic arts event. This Experimental Music festival to will uplift …
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Microfiche album launch ‘Everything & Other Infinities’ + SAW FIELDWORK
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Microfiche album launch ‘Everything & Other Infinities’ + SAW Friday, February 12
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Old 505 Theatre
Sydney-based collective Microfiche return to 505 to launch their second album, ‘Everything & Other Infinities’, released on Portugal’s Creative Sources Rec label. Recorded in late 2019, the album …
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FIELDWORK Friday, February 12
9:00 AM
Studio One
Mimi Kind Elia Bosshard Alexandra Spence Opening event 5-8 pm, Thursday 11 February Exhibition Open 11am -6pm, Friday 12 + Saturday 13 Februrary Studio One, Level 3 91 Canal Rd, Lilyfield FREE ENTRY …
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Up close and personal | Chris Abrahams
Up close and personal | Chris Abrahams Saturday, February 13
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
MCA - Creative studios, NCCL: Level 3
This February we team up with Dual Plover to present a series of three physically distanced contemporary sound events like you’ve never seen before. Audiences will receive an up-close and personal …
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Up close and personal | Del Lumanta
Up close and personal | Del Lumanta Saturday, February 20
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
MCA - Creative studios, NCCL: Level 3
This February we team up with Dual Plover to present a series of three physically distanced contemporary sound events like you’ve never seen before. Audiences will receive an up-close and personal …
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EVIL TWIN #2 - experimental vs improvised live turtles with itchy noses Baptism @ Parramatta River
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EVIL TWIN #2 - experimental vs improvised live turtles with itchy noses Monday, February 22
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Garden Lounge creative space
EVIL TWIN is an afternoon of weird experimental music live in our lounge room EVIL TWIN (experimental vs improvised live terror within improvised noise), sibling to the long-standing regular EVIL …
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Baptism @ Parramatta River Monday, February 22
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
John Whitton Bridge - Rhodes Side
This event is held on Wangal land. We acknowledge the Wangal people of the Eora nation as the traditional owners of this land and sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and will be Aboriginal …
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Up close and personal | Lucas Abela
Up close and personal | Lucas Abela Saturday, February 27
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
MCA - Creative studios, NCCL: Level 3
This February we team up with Dual Plover to present a series of three physically distanced contemporary sound events like you’ve never seen before. Audiences will receive an up-close and personal …
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STST006 SHALLOW LISTENING
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STST006 Sunday, February 28
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Steep St.
Loose-y Crunche Club Sound Witches Bura Bura Source: STST006 | Facebook Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2021/2/27/stst006
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SHALLOW LISTENING Sunday, February 28
11:00 AM
Australia Hall
artfully beguiling, subtly chaotic and deliciously zany, the music box project brings you the sydney premiere of shallow listening. five ‘sonic pillars’ of exploratory works by moya henderson, jasmin …
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EVIL #13 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Reanimated
EVIL #13 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Reanimated Monday, January 4
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
MoshPit Bar
WE’RE BAAAAAAACK!!! Be part of the solution AND part of the problem Live is a grey area of extremes And we’re gonna give it to you starring: Mr Plebatron Matthew Syres Spectral Gates Josh …
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Laurence Williams - Forever Can't Look Step
Laurence Williams - Forever Can't Look Step Sunday, January 31
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Our Neon Foe
Join us for a new sound installation by Laurence Williams Covid safe event RSVP for session times - 18 people in the space per hour. Please bring a mask. Clamorous and droning, chattering and fizzing, …
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MIUC 011220 Online Concert #37
MIUC 011220 Online Concert #37 Wednesday, December 2
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
THIS WEEK: TED BYRNES [US] JENNY BARNES CLAYTON THOMAS ANNA HÖGBERG [SE] The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in …
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Eupcaccia: Episode One - Postcards from the Anthropocene - Album Launch
Eupcaccia: Episode One - Postcards from the Anthropocene - Album Launch Friday, December 4
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWafsolJqS4&feature=youtu.be
Eupcaccia: Episode One - Postcards from the Anthropocene - Album Launch - Sandy Evans, Hamish Stewart, Adam Hulbert + Yasuyuki Uesugi Video Launch - Strobe Light Warning. 3rd of December 2020 - 9pm …
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Arvos at Tempe #2
Arvos at Tempe #2 Monday, December 7
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Tempe Jets
Sunday 6th December Tempe Jets Holbeach Ave, Tempe. Gates open at 5pm, music from 5:30pm. Arvos at Tempe presents local-ish experimental music on the disused bowling green at Tempe Jets so that once …
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MIUC 081220 Online Concert #38
MIUC 081220 Online Concert #38 Wednesday, December 9
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
THIS WEEK: Brian Ritchie /Charlie Smith / Luke Campbell / Warren Mason-Sticks Julia Drouhin Karlin Love / Emily Sanzaro Julius Schwing The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated …
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COUCH (LIVE) & D-GRADE (DJ) Chris Abrahams + Laurence Pike at 505
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COUCH (LIVE) & D-GRADE (DJ) Friday, December 11
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
https://g-u-m-m-i.net
COUCH (LIVE) & D-GRADE (DJ) THURSDAY 7.30PM THE NEXT EVENT IN A SERIES CURATED BY NICOLA MORTON AND HOSTED BY GUMMI. Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2020/12/10/couch-live-amp-d-grade-dj
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Chris Abrahams + Laurence Pike at 505 Friday, December 11
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Old 505 Theatre 2
Each ticket is a grouping of seats due to Covid restrictions, select one ticket for the amount of seats you require ie If you would like to buy two tickets select Two Seats Together only once! Same …
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SICKOfest
SICKOfest Saturday, December 12
12:00 PM
Old 505 Theatre
Sydney Improvisers Composers Kollektiv Orchestra Festival The word Orchestra derives from the Greek orkheisthai, pertaining to the place where performers dance. The Sydney Improvisers Composers …
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MIUC 151220 Online Concert #39
MIUC 151220 Online Concert #39 Wednesday, December 16
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
THIS WEEK: Shallow Furchick Clinton Green Eli Ningú [DE] The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since …
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SOME KIND OF MAGIC at the PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC
SOME KIND OF MAGIC at the PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC Tuesday, December 22
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
For pre-Christmas cheer and the desperate ushering out of 2020 and the welcoming of 2021, the People’s Republic invites our friends to witness the birth of a lovely new creation with an ensemble …
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MIUC 221220 Online Concert #40 | End of Year Concert!
MIUC 221220 Online Concert #40 | End of Year Concert! Wednesday, December 23
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
THIS WEEK: Lasse Marhaug / Jon Wesseltoft [NO] Umbilical Tentacle / Christian Bishop Female Wizard DJ Spunk Gunk Jonathan Snipes (clipping) [US] Lucy Cliche DJ Baba Superstar & Star [US] This will …
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Eupcaccia 2: Panic is Totality!
Eupcaccia 2: Panic is Totality! Monday, December 28
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
https://youtu.be/pRcNP6lwd7c
Eupcaccia 2: Panic is Totality! link: https://youtu.be/pRcNP6lwd7c 9PM - 27th of December In the latest installment of Eupcaccia Records’ youtube series we are taking a look at the shock and awe …
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Mesmerism: From Our House to Yours
Mesmerism: From Our House to Yours Sunday, November 1
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/digital/season/classical-music/ensemble-offspring.html
We are delighted to announce that Mesmerism has found a new date on the 31st October! An intimate and eclectic program featuring the quintet of Claire Edwardes (percussion/artistic director), Ben Kopp …
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Arvos at Tempe #1
Arvos at Tempe #1 Monday, November 2
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Arvos at Tempe acknowledges and respects the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the traditional and ongoing owners and custodians of this land. We pay our respects to elders past, present and …
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MIUC 031120 Online Concert #33
MIUC 031120 Online Concert #33 Wednesday, November 4
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
THIS WEEK: ION PEARCE / MELANIE EDEN DAVID SHEA MARLENE CLAUDINE RADICE / CICATRIX LUNGA ENSEMBLE The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music …
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MIUC 101120 Online Concert #34
MIUC 101120 Online Concert #34 Wednesday, November 11
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
THIS WEEK: MARIACHI (NINA GARCIA) / MYRIAM RACCAH (FR) CHARMAINE LEE (AU/US) IS THERE A HOTLINE? ANTOINE CHESSEX (CH) ID M THEFT ABLE (US) The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated …
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MIUC 171120 Online Concert #35
MIUC 171120 Online Concert #35 Wednesday, November 18
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
THIS WEEK: SPASMOSLOP THE CONVOY SISTERS AKOUSMATICA ROBI RUSDIANA [ID] The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in …
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INGUZ Charlie, Jacques And Chloe : LIVE @ Johnston meets David
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INGUZ Friday, November 20
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
National Art School
Join Ensemble Offspring for INGUZ as part of Great Southern Nights at NAS on 19 November 2020! Celebrating spring, fertility, the moon and renewal, Ensemble Offspring presents this tasting plate of …
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Charlie, Jacques And Chloe : LIVE @ Johnston meets David Friday, November 20
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
St David's Uniting Church
“Johnston Meets David” is a 4-Part series that marks Johnston Street Jazz’s return to live gigs, hosted at a home away from home - the St David’s Uniting Church in Haberfield. …
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BlastWorks, Vol. 1 @ the NNC
BlastWorks, Vol. 1 @ the NNC Sunday, November 22
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Newtown Neighbourhood Centre
https://www.trybooking.com/BMVWY BlastWorks Is a new concert series, curated by and for musical artists across Sydney. Join us for our first instalment, a triple solo double bass bill consisting of …
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MIUC 241120 Online Concert #36
MIUC 241120 Online Concert #36 Wednesday, November 25
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
THIS WEEK: CLUB SOUND WITCHES - MATT EARLE / NICOLA MORTON ROBERT PIOTROWICZ [PL] CLEANINGLADY ELECTRIC SELF The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and …
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ALTERED STATES TAPES 10th Anniversary, TWO NIGHTS at the Republic 'Solo' at Articulate (ft Splinter Orchestra)
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ALTERED STATES TAPES 10th Anniversary, TWO NIGHTS at the Republic Sunday, November 29
11:00 AM
Sydney, NSW, 2000Australia
It’s a return to normality. The People’s Republic opens its doors this month for two celebratory nights in recognition of one of the unheralded wonders of local experimental …
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'Solo' at Articulate (ft Splinter Orchestra) Sunday, November 29
5:00 AM
Articulate project space
Open 28 November - 13 December Hours Fri-Sun 11am - 5pm Opening event Saturday 28 November 1-5 Solo shows artists’ documentation of their single-installations at Articulate over the last decade. …
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Unsound 2020 Intermission: Machine Listening
Unsound 2020 Intermission: Machine Listening Saturday, October 3
12:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/1925249617610233/
Liquid Architecture and Unsound join forces to launch MACHINE LISTENING, a new collaborative project engaging artists, musicians, writers, activists and educators. Our devices are listening to us. …
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MIUC 061020 Online Concert #29
MIUC 061020 Online Concert #29 Wednesday, October 7
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
THIS WEEK: NICK SYSTEM ANIA REYNOLDS / CARL POLKE GINA GASCOIGNE / CHRIS LEWIS HYPNAGOGIA [PT] The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music …
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Behind Doors: Microfiche
Behind Doors: Microfiche Friday, October 9
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
youtube.com/phoenixcentralpark
Sydney’s Microfiche is an improvising ensemble and composers’ collective exploring minimalist compositional processes to create both long-form and miniature works. ▶︎ Premiering #live at 7PM on …
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MIUC 131020 Online Concert #30
MIUC 131020 Online Concert #30 Wednesday, October 14
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
THIS WEEK: FLORA CARBO / THEO CARBO MATTHIAS SCHACK-ARNOTT / FREYA SCHACK-ARNOTT RAMA PARWATA / JAYA PARWATA BABY ROY - GEORGE MCNAB / MICHAEL MCNAB The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly …
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MIUC 201020 Online Concert #31
MIUC 201020 Online Concert #31 Wednesday, October 21
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
THIS WEEK: TRÍ NO MAN’S LAND GURO MOE [NO] MIKE COOPER [ES] The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in …
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MIUC 010920 Online Concert #24
MIUC 010920 Online Concert #24 Wednesday, September 2
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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AH TEMPE!
AH TEMPE! Sunday, September 6
5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Houses of Tempe
As part of Ensemble Offsprings week long 25th birthday activities, we present a live musical walkathon around the streets and homes of the inner west suburb of Tempe! Spectacular music in the safe and …
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MIUC 080920 Online Concert #25
MIUC 080920 Online Concert #25 Wednesday, September 9
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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MIUC 150920 Online Concert #26
MIUC 150920 Online Concert #26 Wednesday, September 16
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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MIUC 220920 Online Concert #27
MIUC 220920 Online Concert #27 Wednesday, September 23
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
THIS WEEK: Mary Doumany Hekla [IS] Shayna Dunkelman [US] Vanessa Tomlinson The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings …
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MIUC 290920 Online Concert #28
MIUC 290920 Online Concert #28 Wednesday, September 30
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
THIS WEEK: VALERIO TRICOLI (IT/DE) HARD HAT - Kusum Normoyle/Peter Blamey (AU) AUDREY CHEN (US/DE) BROWN PISS - Jason Hodges (US) The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, …
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The Phonetic Orchestra 'Silent Towns' 24-hour Livestream
The Phonetic Orchestra 'Silent Towns' 24-hour Livestream Sunday, August 2
11:00 AM
https://www.thephoneticorchestra.com/silent-towns.html
The Phonetic Orchestra brings together musicians from such diverse backgrounds as Contemporary Classical music, Electroacoustic music and Experimental improvisation to create work that embraces …
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MIUC 040820 Online Concert #20
MIUC 040820 Online Concert #20 Wednesday, August 5
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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Songbirds at Old 505 Theatre
Songbirds at Old 505 Theatre Friday, August 7
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Old 505 Theatre
To celebrate the release of our recent ABC Classic release, Songbirds, Ensemble Offspring return to the Old 505 with a program of favourites from the twittersphere alongside pied butcher bird melodies …
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MIUC 110820 Online Concert #21
MIUC 110820 Online Concert #21 Wednesday, August 12
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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Melanie Oxley & Chris Abrahams @ Camelot Lounge Laurence Pike - 'Prophecy' Album Launch - Sydney
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Melanie Oxley & Chris Abrahams @ Camelot Lounge Friday, August 14
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Camelot Lounge
Melanie Oxley and Chris Abrahams rarely convene for live gigs, so when they do surface, it’s a special event. They will be performing new music from their soon to be released 6th album, as well …
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Laurence Pike - 'Prophecy' Album Launch - Sydney Friday, August 14
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Old 505 Theatre
Please note: To adhere to current social distancing regulations, there will be a very limited amount tickets available, and pre-sale only, no door sales. Ticket price includes first drink. Tickets: …
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Jazz:NOW Wired - Underwards + bonus footage
Jazz:NOW Wired - Underwards + bonus footage Sunday, August 16
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
https://www.facebook.com/SIMAJazz/
Unsettling times and subconscious rumblings can cloud perception, but are we all sharing the same unease? This gifted duo explores the depths of these murmurings, voicing them through sketches, …
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MIUC 180820 Online Concert #22
MIUC 180820 Online Concert #22 Wednesday, August 19
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
THIS WEEK: Del Lumanta Clare Cooper Androide (MX) Hermione Johnson (NZ) / Magda Mayas (DE) The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and …
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Opus Now Online ‘in memoriam Cor Fuhler’ Live-stream concert
Opus Now Online ‘in memoriam Cor Fuhler’ Live-stream concert Sunday, August 23
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
https://www.cpproductions.com.au/opus-now
Opus Now goes online this Saturday 22nd August 8pm (GMT+10) Link to concert: cpproductions.com.au/opus-now Dear Opus Now friends and family, Please join us in our first live-streamed Opus Now this …
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Creek Party 4 - the stream
Creek Party 4 - the stream Monday, August 24
5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
https://uws.zoom.us/j/96762876077?pwd=TkZYTVJ4Q0FwZGhWQllOcng4elcxZz09
This is an online creek party! Zoom link: https://uws.zoom.us/j/96762876077?pwd=TkZYTVJ4Q0FwZGhWQllOcng4elcxZz09 I’m excited to announce the following artists will play live! Mia Schoen …
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MIUC 250820 Online Concert #23
MIUC 250820 Online Concert #23 Wednesday, August 26
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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MIUC 300620 Online Concert #15
MIUC 300620 Online Concert #15 Wednesday, July 1
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnWQcs_U9LqNurutqRyxjQ
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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Mind On Fire album launch livestream
Mind On Fire album launch livestream Friday, July 3
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
https://www.facebook.com/JohnstonStreetJazz/live
Mind On Fire join forces with Johnston Street Jazz to celebrate the recent release of their new album ‘Still, vol. 1"! Sam Gill - saxophones Brad Gill - vibraphone with guest Phillippa …
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Centennial Park Sound Walk (July 6-12)
Centennial Park Sound Walk (July 6-12) Tuesday, July 7
12:00 AM
Centennial Parklands
We would like to acknowledge that this listening experience, and all the work that we undertake happens on stolen land. We wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Gadigal …
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MIUC 070720 Online Concert #16
MIUC 070720 Online Concert #16 Wednesday, July 8
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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Avantwhatever Festival 2020
Avantwhatever Festival 2020 Thursday, July 9
10:00 AM
avantwhatever.com
An online* festival of experimental music, sonic art and design featuring: Ryoko Akama, Natasha Anderson, Clare Cooper, Byron Dean & Polly Stanton, doktorb, Bec Fary, Amy Hanley, Patrick Hase …
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Sam Gill's Scattered album launch + Simon Barker solo
Sam Gill's Scattered album launch + Simon Barker solo Friday, July 10
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue 505
First set: SIMON BARKER solo drums As both an educator, performer and composer Simon has constantly pushed his own musical boundaries with his exploration of the rhythms of Korean music and its deep …
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Listening in the Wild
Listening in the Wild Monday, July 13
6:00 AM
online event
Listening in the Wild is a series of immersive soundscapes exploring environments across the Sunshine Coast that will be produced live and streamed for listeners to engage with at home. These …
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MIUC 140720 Online Concert #17
MIUC 140720 Online Concert #17 Wednesday, July 15
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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PACT House: Collective Trace - A Digital Celebration
PACT House: Collective Trace - A Digital Celebration Thursday, July 16
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
online event
Hey - we’ve missed you! We’ve been thinking a lot about the last time we hugged… We’ve been searching online trying to connect, trying to find you, but we still feel so distant. So …
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Acts of Air: Reshaping the urban sonic - Launch Event
Acts of Air: Reshaping the urban sonic - Launch Event Friday, July 17
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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An online exhibition curated by Lisa Hall Launching 16 July 2020, 9.00 BST & 20.00 BST ‘Acts of Air’ invites you to reshape your urban sonic present by enacting these 14 sound works …
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MIUC 210720 Online Concert #18
MIUC 210720 Online Concert #18 Wednesday, July 22
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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Canvas: Unframing Art & Ideas Digital Re-launch
Canvas: Unframing Art & Ideas Digital Re-launch Saturday, July 25
12:00 AM
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UNFRAMING ART & IDEAS ~ CANVAS is rested, re-imagined and ready to re-enter your earwaves! CANVAS is a living archive, a quiet conversation, a collision of ideas, a platform to hear, engage and be …
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MIUC 280720 Online Concert #19
MIUC 280720 Online Concert #19 Wednesday, July 29
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/user/makeitupclub
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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June 2020

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Ensemble Onsombl presents Music for Zoom - Part 1
Ensemble Onsombl presents Music for Zoom - Part 1 Monday, June 1
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/ensembleonsombl/
Ensemble Onsombl is excited to be premiering three pieces composed specifically for performance over Zoom. Composers Sean Quinn (VIC), Isabella Rahme (NSW), and Ryan McMasters (US) submitted to our …
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MIUC 020629 Online Concert #11
MIUC 020629 Online Concert #11 Wednesday, June 3
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnWQcs_U9LqNurutqRyxjQ
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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MIUC 090620 Online Concert #12
MIUC 090620 Online Concert #12 Wednesday, June 10
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnWQcs_U9LqNurutqRyxjQ
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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Live-streaming concert JON ROSE:Tenor Violin Solo/The Museum in Lockdown (AUS time)
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Live-streaming concert Saturday, June 13
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/artspace.petersburg/live/
Peter Cusack: Solo (field recordings) Annette Krebs: Solo (Konstruktion#4) Update/ neuer Ort, neue Zeit: After Petersburg Art space cancelled our previewed concert date again, we decided to play the …
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JON ROSE:Tenor Violin Solo/The Museum in Lockdown (AUS time) Saturday, June 13
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
www.crowdcast.io/e/jon-rose-violin
EARly is proud to present two unissued videos by Jon Rose, recorded specifically for this event. Due to some unavoidable bandwidth issues during the transmission from Australia, the videos were …
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MESS takeover Nighthawks bandroom
MESS takeover Nighthawks bandroom Sunday, June 14
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
https://youtu.be/bQgF4YLGt2A
Emerging cultural institution M.E.S.S takes over the bonsai bandroom of Nighthawks and presents an evening of experimental electronic music. Melbourne artists Rohan Rebeiro and Jannah Quill will …
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MIUC 160620 Online Concert #13
MIUC 160620 Online Concert #13 Wednesday, June 17
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnWQcs_U9LqNurutqRyxjQ
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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Seiji Morimoto / Live streaming on FB
Seiji Morimoto / Live streaming on FB Thursday, June 18
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/theaterimkino/live
Seiji Morimoto / Tiny Sound Events Live Streaming on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaterimkino/live Seiji Morimoito / Tiny Sound Events (2016 - ) A collection of tiny sound phenomena that occur …
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EVIL stream LIVE on MoshPit TV Ambient 1: Music for Airports, performed by Alaska Orchestra with live visuals by Carla Zimbler (Live)
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EVIL stream LIVE on MoshPit TV Sunday, June 21
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
https://zenn.net.au/videostream/evil/
Having very very very very missed putting on this night we’re bringing EVIL to your homes with the help of MoshPit magic. AND it’s on a Saturday! So unless you’re a paperboy or my …
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Ambient 1: Music for Airports, performed by Alaska Orchestra with live visuals by Carla Zimbler (Live) Sunday, June 21
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/digital/season.html
The Alaska Orchestra led by Megan Alice Clune, along with Heather Shannon and Mara Schwerdtfeger return to Sydney Opera House for their digital stage debut with a live streamed re-imagining of Brian …
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MIUC 230620 Online Concert #14
MIUC 230620 Online Concert #14 Wednesday, June 24
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnWQcs_U9LqNurutqRyxjQ
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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Oscillation ::: Mayday Radio Marathon
Oscillation ::: Mayday Radio Marathon Friday, May 1
6:00 PM
http://oscillation-festival.be/
OSCILLATION : Mayday Radio Marathon April 30 - May 2, 2020 http://oscillation-festival.be/ www.q-o2.be 3 Days of streaming sound from: Jonathan Frigeri, Julia E. Dyck & Diana Duta, Liew Niyomkarn, …
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Tectonics Rewind Weekend
Tectonics Rewind Weekend Saturday, May 2
2:00 PM
BBC SSO to offer online archive performances from its experimental music festival this weekend Music fans missing Glasgow’s Tectonics Festival can still get their hit of new and experimental music …
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Tape Heads ONLINE REVEIL 24+ HOUR BROADCAST 2020
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Tape Heads ONLINE Sunday, May 3
9:00 PM
Vancouver Low Frequency Festival
TAPE HEADS An Online Streaming Event May 2nd 2020 Hail our brave and intrepid hero Merlyn Chipman who will be at the helm of the controls, embedded alone in isolation at The James Black Galleries main …
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REVEIL 24+ HOUR BROADCAST 2020 Sunday, May 3
4:00 AM
REVEIL relays the sounds of live open microphones operated by streamers on the Locus Sonus soundmap, Cyberforest programme, LIDO deep water hydrophone observatory, Biom Open Microphone network, and …
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Proposal from the Future #5 MIUC 050520 Online Concert #7
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Proposal from the Future #5 Wednesday, May 6
10:00 PM
Ryoko Akama: “PPM Book” - join in simultaneously from your location. Auckland, NZ - Wed 06.05, 10am UTC+12 " Sydney, AUS - Wed 06.05, 8am UTC+10 Tokyo, JPN - Wed 06.05, 7am UTC+9 Hong …
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MIUC 050520 Online Concert #7 Wednesday, May 6
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnWQcs_U9LqNurutqRyxjQ
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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MIUC 120520 Online Concert #8
MIUC 120520 Online Concert #8 Wednesday, May 13
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnWQcs_U9LqNurutqRyxjQ
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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Couch - 'Thursday'
Couch - 'Thursday' Friday, May 15
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
www.twitch.com/lowflung
Couch - ‘Thursday’ Live AV broadcast happening this Thursday evening, 8.30pm. Might even chuck some footage from the Moontown treasure chest afterwards. Watch live at …
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MIUC 190520 Online Concert #9
MIUC 190520 Online Concert #9 Wednesday, May 20
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnWQcs_U9LqNurutqRyxjQ
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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MIUC 260520 Online Concert #10
MIUC 260520 Online Concert #10 Wednesday, May 27
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnWQcs_U9LqNurutqRyxjQ
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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V11.2 club virtual w/ c̞̽ir̟̒ċ͈u̧̓it͖̿ b̮̓enders
V11.2 club virtual w/ c̞̽ir̟̒ċ͈u̧̓it͖̿ b̮̓enders Sunday, May 31
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
http://twitch.tv/clubvirtual
v11.2 of club virtual, brings a super stacked showcase of local talent straight to your in-home cinema, treasury cubical, or island bunker. expect noise, rhythms, and anything in between. …
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Breather #2 - deep listening meditations
Breather #2 - deep listening meditations Thursday, April 2
3:30 AM – 4:30 AM
www.facebook.com/shoebahmadmusic/
i’m going online around lunchtime this wednesday and will live stream a performance of improvised slo-mo minimal raga tones and textural loops for you all to tune in and out of while you …
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Elsen Price - Solo and
Elsen Price - Solo and Friday, April 3
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/JohnstonStreetJazz/
Remember last week - and the week before - how we missed each other - but how the sound and the music was out of this world. It’s going to happen again - on Thu 2nd April - at 8 o’clock. …
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Online Stream: A Meditation In Jazz - Alister Spence
Online Stream: A Meditation In Jazz - Alister Spence Saturday, April 4
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.facebook.com/SIMAJazz/
As we continue our online series A Meditation in Jazz, we’ll be streaming another intimate and inspiring performance this Friday night at 8pm. At a time when we could all use a bit of extra love and …
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Make It Up Club online concert #3
Make It Up Club online concert #3 Wednesday, April 8
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnWQcs_U9LqNurutqRyxjQ
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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Showa44 - Dewhurst and Barker, JSJ LiveStream
Showa44 - Dewhurst and Barker, JSJ LiveStream Friday, April 10
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
https://www.facebook.com/JohnstonStreetJazz/
SHOWA44 LiveStreamed. Carl Dewhurst and Simon Barker are Showa 44. Anne-Marie says: “Think metallic discordant strident confrontational free form jazz - the soft version that takes the cerebral and …
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Hibernation Festival
Hibernation Festival Monday, April 13
8:00 AM
https://www.hibernationfestival.com/
Weekly livestream experiments on Friday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesdays. Check out: https://www.hibernationfestival.com/ for more info! An online festival for sharing lo-fi, ill considered, poorly …
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MIUC 140420 online concert #4
MIUC 140420 online concert #4 Wednesday, April 15
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnWQcs_U9LqNurutqRyxjQ
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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Breather #3 - deep listening meditations
Breather #3 - deep listening meditations Thursday, April 16
2:30 AM – 3:30 AM
https://www.facebook.com/shoebahmadmusic/
i’m going online around lunchtime tomorrow and will live stream a performance of improvised slo-mo minimal raga tones and textural loops for you all to tune in and out of while you reflect, rest …
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Hilary Geddes Quartet Live-Streaming
Hilary Geddes Quartet Live-Streaming Friday, April 17
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
https://www.facebook.com/JohnstonStreetJazz/live
2019 Jann Rutherford Memorial Award recipient, guitarist Hilary Geddes. Inspired by AC/DC’s Angus Young and Murray from the Wiggles, Geddes began playing guitar as a child in her home town of Griffith …
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Online Stream: A Meditation in Jazz - Simon Barker
Online Stream: A Meditation in Jazz - Simon Barker Saturday, April 18
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
https://www.facebook.com/SIMAJazz/
Spiritual without religion, music gives expression to emotion by capturing feelings that are difficult to put into words. Through music we can sense the momentary presence of something that transcends …
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Musica Dispersa, Women In Experimental, Streaming Festival Live&Solo at the Bowlo: SØSTERÉKKO/Toecutter/CSW/ MJ O'Neill
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Musica Dispersa, Women In Experimental, Streaming Festival Sunday, April 19
5:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9nstl9DRZUOS1g0GHHlCGw
streaming festival sat 18 april Line up: !!!!! Arlac,Bala, Beatrix Weapons,Bell Lungs,Eden Grey,Hilary Mullaney,JiDo,Kamala,LesNOISEttes, MarloEggplant,MinaKim,Oliotronix,RRayen Rayuli,Seren.A. Watch …
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Live&Solo at the Bowlo: SØSTERÉKKO/Toecutter/CSW/ MJ O'Neill Sunday, April 19
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQF46st8asg9UWeXqkD99ew/
For this week’s Live and Solo at the Bowlo let me introduce…. Club Sound Witches - CSW - streaming from Sydney, Australia SØSTERÉKKO —— - streaming from Næstved, Denmark TOecUTTER - …
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Wetland Project Slow Radio Broadcast on Earth Day MIUC 210420 online concert #5
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Wetland Project Slow Radio Broadcast on Earth Day Wednesday, April 22
10:00 PM
wetlandproject.com/stream
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR IN OUR SELF-ISOLATION Tune into the 4th annual Wetland Project Slow Radio Broadcast and turn the simple act of listening to the radio into a powerful act of collective protest …
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MIUC 210420 online concert #5 Wednesday, April 22
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnWQcs_U9LqNurutqRyxjQ
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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CircuitBoard #3: AV virtual jam - check time conversions
CircuitBoard #3: AV virtual jam - check time conversions Sunday, April 26
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
https://www.circuitboard.im
This meetup is an open audio/visual jam, allowing people to steal the stage from someone else, or join them. It could get noisy or messy, or it could be interesting if we find a way to sync with each. …
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MIUC 280420 online concert #6
MIUC 280420 online concert #6 Wednesday, April 29
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnWQcs_U9LqNurutqRyxjQ
The Make it up Club has been presenting weekly curated experimental, improvised, and avant-garde music and sound happenings in Melbourne since 1998. In 2020 we will go online until our community is …
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SS3: Marcus Whale, Kusum Normoyle, Shoeb Ahmad + more Cavaniglia Hopkins Jančić / an informal act / Sat Feb 29 3pm 005
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SS3: Marcus Whale, Kusum Normoyle, Shoeb Ahmad + more Sunday, March 1
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Down / Under Space
Announcing SS3: Release, the third instalment of Surfacing Series, a series for abstract, experimental and outsider composition. SS3 doubles as a fundraiser for fire affected First Nations communities …
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Cavaniglia Hopkins Jančić / an informal act / Sat Feb 29 3pm Sunday, March 1
7:00 AM
KNULP
Consuelo Cavaniglia, MP Hopkins & Biljana Jančić / an informal act Opening Saturday Feb 29, 3pm Exhibition continues to Sunday Feb 15 Sun 1st, Sat 7, Sun 8, Sat 14, Sun 15. This project was …
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005 Sunday, March 1
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Steep St.
Steep St. 005 Featuring: Hour House (Blue Mountains/Melbourne) https://penultimatepress.bandcamp.com/album/chiltern-2 Gail Priest (Blue Mountains) http://www.gailpriest.net/ Peter Blamey (Sydney) …
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Alister Spence & Tony Buck // Delay 45 at Bohemian Grove
Alister Spence & Tony Buck // Delay 45 at Bohemian Grove Wednesday, March 4
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hibernian House
Alister Spence & Tony Buck // Delay 45 Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: Alister Spence & Tony Buck …
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Epic Fragments
Epic Fragments Thursday, March 5
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Old 505 Theatre
Small can be beautiful, as you will find out at our upcoming Acoustic Ritual performance “Epic Fragments” @old505theatre on 4 March, 8pm. Come along and see Jason Noble (clarinet) and Ben Kopp (piano) …
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Sound x Sense V
Sound x Sense V Friday, March 6
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Kings Cross Hotel
Sound x Sense, a night of poetry and revelrous revery. Join us as we slam together more poets, musicians, and whatever happens to fall in between. Do it over a beer and take home some memories of a …
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The Necks at Gatehouse Tea Rooms Buzz Sonnet
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The Necks at Gatehouse Tea Rooms Saturday, March 7
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Gatehouse Tea Rooms
Co-presented by City of Parramatta Council and the Gatehouse Tea Rooms, this special presentation will feature The Necks in concert in the lush surrounds this UNESCO world heritage listed site. Since …
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Buzz Sonnet Saturday, March 7
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Create or Die
Buzz Sonnet. It is a song of love. It is a song of change. It is a song of loss. Like a love lost, we are now in the stage of our relationship with lover earth where we, as a collective whole, are …
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Toydeath, Sniffer Dog, uniGlo Eupcaccia Show
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Toydeath, Sniffer Dog, uniGlo Sunday, March 8
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
MoshPit
Toydeath play Moshpit with special guests Sniffer Dog and uniGlo Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/632444124187841/ Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2020/3/7/toydeath-sniffer-dog-uniglo
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Eupcaccia Show Sunday, March 8
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Archway 4 Jubilee Park Oval
Eupcaccia Show. New location. New sound levels. Nunchucka Superfly Michael Crafter Defektro (electronics)+ Doxylamine (Drums) much more to be announced. Start times will change as The Caravan rolls …
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Alex Jasprizza // Dead Ringers // Lim-Klumpes & Meredith
Alex Jasprizza // Dead Ringers // Lim-Klumpes & Meredith Wednesday, March 11
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hibernian House
Alex Jasprizza // Dead Ringers // Adrian Lim-Klumpes & Nick Meredith Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: Alex …
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Default Settings V.2 [ꍌꋬꋪ꒯ꏂꋊ_꒒ꄲꉔꋬ꓄꒐ꄲꋊ]
Default Settings V.2 [ꍌꋬꋪ꒯ꏂꋊ_꒒ꄲꉔꋬ꓄꒐ꄲꋊ] Thursday, March 12
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Default Settings
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CANCELLED - Opus Now #17 Haydn Opus 20 N.1 | Japanese Taiko and Koto Duo | Appalachian Folk Band
CANCELLED - Opus Now #17 Haydn Opus 20 N.1 | Japanese Taiko and Koto Duo | Appalachian Folk Band Friday, March 20
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Alpha Gallery
CANCELLED OPUS NOW presented by CP PRODUCTIONS and Alpha Gallery A concert series exploring relationships between the music of today and Haydn and Bartok’s String Quartets Concert Series 17 …
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CANCELLED - Nights at Tempe #26 CANCELLED - ARIEL KALMA ! March 22nd at the REPUBLIC
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CANCELLED - Nights at Tempe #26 Monday, March 23
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Rishin Singh 2 works: Species counterpoint for choir and Anthem of no nation for cello and choir ( world premiere ) Monika Brooks - solo piano https://soundcloud.com/monica_brooks Adam Gottlieb - …
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CANCELLED - ARIEL KALMA ! March 22nd at the REPUBLIC Monday, March 23
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
We will avoid the risk of thinking this particular gig is cursed, but with great regret the Republic announces the cancellation (again!) of next weekend’s proposed very special event. Sadly …
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Proposal from the future
Proposal from the future Sunday, March 29
11:00 PM
link to scores uploaded weekly
The next proposal from the future is: Proposal from the Future #10 Johnny Chang: “Bird Transcriptions” - Join in simultaneously from your location. see score [here](The next proposal from …
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SoundOut Workshop
SoundOut Workshop Saturday, February 1
2:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Drill Hall Gallery
The SoundOut Workshop @ Drill Hall Gallery changed venue and shortened Annette Krebs on instrumental assemblages of highly amplified metals, strings, objects and microphones; and the trio of Achim …
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SoundOut FESTIVAL 2020
SoundOut FESTIVAL 2020 Sunday, February 2
5:00 AM
Drill Hall Gallery
This is the 11th year of the annual SoundOut festival, and in 2020 we will bring to you the continuation of the incredible explorative sonic arts event. We unfortuantely did not get any funding for …
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ROGER TURNER Returns With MONICKER at People's Republic - NEW VENUE!
ROGER TURNER Returns With MONICKER at People's Republic - NEW VENUE! Tuesday, February 4
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia - Alpha House Gallery
A legend among British improvisers returns to Australia to feature at this year’s summer festivals with a new trio, and stars as the first People’s Republic event at a fine new …
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BackStage presents Floating Shadows
BackStage presents Floating Shadows Thursday, February 6
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Old 505 Theatre
BackStage Music presents Floating Shadows, featuring the music of Elisabeth Harnik with Sydney-based artists Freya Schack-Arnott (cello), James Nightingale (saxophone) and Ben Ward (double bass). They …
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Buck/Maloney/Emery/Sundborn + Abrahams/Kim/Mielczarek
Buck/Maloney/Emery/Sundborn + Abrahams/Kim/Mielczarek Saturday, February 8
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Hibernian House
Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. Buzz ‘401’ at the door for entry, then come up to level 4. —————————————————————————————— 7:30pm Nick Mielczarek - Guitar Chloe Kim …
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WC4: Enderie Club Sound Witches at Downunder Space
WC4: Enderie Club Sound Witches at Downunder Space Sunday, February 9
12:00 PM – 3:59 PM
Down / Under Space
Enderie (LIVE) Club Sound Witches (LIVE) at Downunder Space Disruptive Patterns (DJ) Video Synth + BEN M (VJ) Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 8 PM – 12 AM More INfo tba.. Source: …
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Party Ov One . Jim Strong . Place Holder
Party Ov One . Jim Strong . Place Holder Friday, February 14
11:00 AM – 3:59 PM
Marrickville Golf Club
Fund raiser show for Fire Relief Fund for First Nations Communities This event is taking place on the sovereign land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation …
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Witness K Diminished Return Towel Choke Point
Witness K Diminished Return Towel Choke Point Saturday, February 15
10:00 AM – 3:59 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
Witness K Diminished Return Towel Choke Point Disruptive Patterns DJ Visuals by VIDEO SYNTH Friday 14th Feb (Valentines Day) 1800 Petersham Bowling Klub Source: …
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HONEY 2: Bree Van Reyk, Jim Denley and Josephine Macken 004
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HONEY 2: Bree Van Reyk, Jim Denley and Josephine Macken Sunday, February 16
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
house concert
HONEY is a new house concert series at Niki and Solly’s (Throat Pleats) Cremorne house. HONEY showcases diverse musicians in the intimate living room setting. ** TICKET PRICE: $5-20 (CASH ONLY) …
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004 Sunday, February 16
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Steep St.
Steep St. 004 Featuring: Angela Garrick (Sydney) http://angelagarrick.com/music/ Haines and Hinterding (Blue Mountains) http://www.haineshinterding.net/sound/ Anthony Guerra (Sydney) …
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The Necks at the Sydney Opera House Nights at Tempe #25
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The Necks at the Sydney Opera House Monday, February 17
7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Sydney Opera House
Australia’s greatest trio return for a very special performance in the Playhouse Few artists have made the Sydney Opera House their home quite like Australia’s acclaimed experimental trio The Necks. …
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Nights at Tempe #25 Monday, February 17
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Livecam.MP4 (Phoebe Bognar and Solly Frank) Jacques Emery and Charlie Sundborn Nick Ashwood and Romy Caen $15-10 concession Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1795924567206070/ Source: …
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Mahamudra 20
Mahamudra 20 Saturday, February 22
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Alexandria Warehouse
NOTE DATE AND VENUE CHANGE All the Weathers Alzheimer Blanks + Vermillionaire Wytchings Videosynth Disruptive Patterns More TBA $10 suggested donation DM for venue Source: …
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Humming Grotto #5 EVIL #12 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live
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Humming Grotto #5 Monday, February 24
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
Guess who’s back. Back again. The first Humming Grotto for 2020, downstairs at the PBC with 180°, Megan Alice Clune and Sumn Conduit. Sunday February 23rd 6.30 - 9.30pm $10 Humming Grotto is a …
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EVIL #12 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Monday, February 24
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
MoshPit
Sometimes the poison is the cure. One builds by destroying. Magic is only one sonic boom away. Welcome to EVIL - Experimental Vs Improvised Live. This month: Matthew Syres vs Josh Shipton Bass Traitor …
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Michael G F Prior – Voice Over
Michael G F Prior – Voice Over Thursday, February 27
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Gallery 9
Voice Over 2020 contemplates the interdependency of all things and the responsibility that comes with it. The work builds rhythmic relationships between natural phenomena through the organisation of …
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MICHAEL G F PRIOR - Voice Over 2020
MICHAEL G F PRIOR - Voice Over 2020 Friday, February 28
3:00 AM
Gallery 9
Voice Over 2020 contemplates the interdependency of all things and the responsibility that comes with it. The work builds rhythmic relationships between natural phenomena through the organisation of …
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Old King Bones (Tape Launch), NO-FI, Uhf-28
Old King Bones (Tape Launch), NO-FI, Uhf-28 Saturday, January 11
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
Old King Bones: Hold No Treasure on Earth - Tape Launch 10/1/20 Petersham Bowling Club - $5 Entry Doors at 7pm, acts from 8pm Acts: UHF-2: Dissonant and Nihilistic beats. …
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Mahamudra 19
Mahamudra 19 Thursday, January 16
11:00 AM – 3:59 PM
Hideaway Bar
Terminal Infant Australian Idol Dashcam Towel (Chris N Ben ) Disruptive Patterns Video Synth Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2020/1/15/mahamudra-19
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The Sound Of Ceramics: Workshop and Concert Atlas of the Sky | Sydney Festival
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The Sound Of Ceramics: Workshop and Concert Friday, January 17
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
The Pottery Shed
Welcome to our workshop and performance series! Niki Johnson, Chayla Ueckert-Smith, and Roxanne Nesbitt are of the international collective Ceramic Music, and together they will host the intimate …
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Atlas of the Sky | Sydney Festival Friday, January 17
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
City Recital Hall
Liza Lim is one of Australia’s most celebrated contemporary classical composers. Her latest work brings together the virtuosic instrumentalism of Speak Percussion, the incredible voice of soprano …
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TIM HECKER & THE KONOYO ENSEMBLE NAG NAG NAG VI
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TIM HECKER & THE KONOYO ENSEMBLE Saturday, January 18
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Factory Theatre
Canadian composer Tim Hecker comes to The Factory to present his ninth and tenth official full-length albums, Konoyo (“the world over here”) and Anoyo (“the world over there”). Largely recorded during …
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NAG NAG NAG VI Saturday, January 18
11:30 AM
Marrickville Bowling Club
THE SIXTH NAG NAG NAG MARRICKVILLE BOWLING CLUB FRIDAY 17TH JANUARY & SATURDAY 18TH JANUARY 2020 A(nother) January musical offering Sydney’s premiere underground musical offering Nag Nag Nag …
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The Splinter Orchestra at... FRANKS WILD YEARS Strung up 004
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The Splinter Orchestra at... FRANKS WILD YEARS Sunday, January 19
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Austinmer Scout Hall
Well Placed Things presents a deep-listening and meditative afternoon of improvisational, ambient and experimental music performances by The Splinter Orchestra, Blue Divers and The Illawarra Line. …
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Strung up Sunday, January 19
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
TBA
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - LIMITED SEATING Venue will be advised after ticket purchase. A theatrical interpretation through sound. She hears her own thick voice deep inside her ears when she says, ‘I need …
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004 Sunday, January 19
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Steep St
ATTENTION: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Hello friends - Due to the bushfires Steep St. 004 has been postponed. We’re hoping to reschedule for February with two big shows. Love ST ST.Steep St. …
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INGAR ZACH'S O3 and ANNETTE KREBS
INGAR ZACH'S O3 and ANNETTE KREBS Tuesday, January 21
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
People's Republic
The People’s Republic is thrilled to welcome two sublime artists from Europe for Sydney shows during their Australian festival visits. Our space should be the perfect venue for these acoustic …
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Summer Night: staring Elisabeth Harnik
Summer Night: staring Elisabeth Harnik Friday, January 24
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
This Special International Event is Starring Elisabeth Harnik on piano all the way from Austria. Our beloved Sydney musicians Clayton Thomas on double bass. Phoebe Bognár on flute and Freya …
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Summer School Holidays Concert - Prophets Nights at Tempe: Summer Edition Diploid X Arafura X Bract (fka Coward Punch) 24.1.20
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Summer School Holidays Concert - Prophets Saturday, January 25
3:00 AM – 3:45 AM
Bankstown Arts Centre
Prophets is back for another concert at the Arts Centre these Summer School Holidays. Prophets are a collective from the Stylefree Planet. They have been sharing their Stylefree art and culture since …
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Nights at Tempe: Summer Edition Saturday, January 25
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Nights at Tempe Summer Edition Friday 24th January, 2020 Cor Fuhler (brass objects), Mel Herbert (violin), Sonya Holowell (voice) Annette Krebs (constructed music and objects, Germany), Laura Altman …
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Diploid X Arafura X Bract (fka Coward Punch) 24.1.20 Saturday, January 25
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
classified marrickville location TBA
Friday 24th January 2020 / All-Ages / 7pm Classified Marrickville location, more info soon Diploid ‘Glorify’ LP launch Out now on Black Wire Records, Art As Catharsis, lacklustre records …
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Divide and Dissolve + Canine + Arafura Baptism: Midsummer Ritual for the Birth of a new Decade An evening of Art Noise & Mixed Microsets from Scattered Order+
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Divide and Dissolve + Canine + Arafura Sunday, January 26
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Red Rattler Theatre
We acknowledge this event is taking place on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. Divide and Dissolve + Canine + Arafura Divide and Dissolve Utilizing the …
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Baptism: Midsummer Ritual for the Birth of a new Decade Sunday, January 26
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Milk Beach
Baptism laments the endless summer, its dry smokey tendrils consuming the land and sea, at the birth of this new decade that we never thought would arrive. We welcome two acts to perform alongside …
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An evening of Art Noise & Mixed Microsets from Scattered Order+ Sunday, January 26
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
The Press Book House
AN EVENING of ART NOISE & MIXED MICROSETS FROM SCATTERED ORDER+ Some mixed up art noise, drones, pretty/ugly toons, mucked up beats and aural incense from ‘Scattered Order +’ including …
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Ephemera Quartet
Ephemera Quartet Sunday, December 1
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Seymour Centre
Ephemera Quartet is led by Keyna Wilkins (piano/flute/compositions) with Elsen Price (double bass/loop pedal), Will Gilbert (trumpet) and Carl St Jacques (viola) and includes freely improvised pieces. …
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Ben Carey Antimatter Launch w/ Nicholas Meredith + Alexis Weaver
Ben Carey Antimatter Launch w/ Nicholas Meredith + Alexis Weaver Monday, December 2
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
107 Projects
Hospital Hill presents a night of live electronics, percussion and diffused acousmatic works featuring Ben Carey, Nicholas Meredith and Alexis Weaver - celebrating the release of Ben Carey’s LP …
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Of Deities And Demons
Of Deities And Demons Sunday, December 8
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
“Sri Lanka’s music traditions are extraordinary and Australia has a large Sri Lankan diaspora that has had a significant impact on our culture. Yet in general we know very little about Sri Lankan …
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Nights at Tempe #24
Nights at Tempe #24 Monday, December 9
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Héctor Rey and Andrew Fedorovitch Romy Caen and Rhys Mottley Alexandra Spence and MP Hopkins $15-10 concession Héctor Rey is a visual artist and musician currently living and working in Bilbao. As a …
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xNoBBQx / Subterranean Rain / Rebel Scum / Keith Salty Eupcaccia show - Clocks and Clouds / Anti Guitar Trio
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xNoBBQx / Subterranean Rain / Rebel Scum / Keith Salty Saturday, December 14
1:00 PM – 3:59 PM
The Lady Hampshire
xNoBBQx Subterranean Rain Rebel Scum Keith Salty xnobbqx.bandcamp.com chemical-imbalance.bandcamp.com/album/subterranean-rain-corroded-evenness-ep …
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Eupcaccia show - Clocks and Clouds / Anti Guitar Trio Saturday, December 14
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Humanist Society of NSW
B̶u̶r̶n̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶M̶a̶n̶ ̶ Eupcaccia Show is an a̶n̶n̶u̶a̶l̶ ̶w̶e̶e̶k̶ - 3 hour long a̶ ̶m̶o̶n̶t̶h̶l̶y̶ experiment in temporary community. Dedicated to anti-consumerism and self-expression, t̶h̶e̶ …
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Misha Marks / Rebel Scum / Peter Farrar
Misha Marks / Rebel Scum / Peter Farrar Monday, December 16
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Tempe Jets
Rebel Scum - Bonnie Stewart (drums) and Rhys Mottley (electric guitar) Misha Marks - home made guitar Quartet of all artists with Peter Farrar - alto sax $15-10 concession Misha Marks has been part of …
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Mind On Fire // Shamin (QLD) presented by Bohemian Grove
Mind On Fire // Shamin (QLD) presented by Bohemian Grove Wednesday, December 18
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hibernian House
Mind On Fire // Shamin (QLD) Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: Mind On Fire Brad Gill - vibraphone & …
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Mahamudra 18
Mahamudra 18 Thursday, December 19
11:00 AM – 3:59 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Mahamudra 18 December 18th Melody Starr Dismal Co https://soundcloud.com/user-561380543/dismal-co-1811?fbclid=IwAR2TxKPAAwSG-qMU15RB7-nxbsY3s6ire8JygO6xDCeAuXdYU0upyA0kp_w Disruptive Patterns Video …
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Opus Now #16 BEETHOVEN OPUS 131 | JORDAN IRELAND | MICROFICHE ENSEMBLE
Opus Now #16 BEETHOVEN OPUS 131 | JORDAN IRELAND | MICROFICHE ENSEMBLE Friday, December 20
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Alpha Gallery
OPUS NOW presented by CP PRODUCTIONS A concert series exploring relationships between the music of today and Beethoven’s sixteen String Quartets Concert Series 16 Programme Microfiche Ensemble | …
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Jefferson Mayday Mayday >record launch, Couch, M L D V R, Babeh
Jefferson Mayday Mayday >record launch, Couch, M L D V R, Babeh Sunday, December 22
11:30 AM – 3:59 PM
Alexandria, NSW, 2015Australia
The $UMMER $OLSTICE $PECIAL! come celebrate Summer Solstice and the launch of the new album: “The Ending of The Ending of The Ending and The Beginning of The Beginning of The Beginning” …
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HONEY 1: ZÖJ, FOLK, Laura Altman
HONEY 1: ZÖJ, FOLK, Laura Altman Monday, December 23
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cremorne, NSW, 2000Australia
HONEY is a new house concert series at Niki and Solly’s Cremorne house. HONEY showcases diverse musicians in the intimate living room setting. RSVPV VIA EVENTBRITE REQUIRED due to limited …
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WC 3
WC 3 Saturday, December 28
12:00 PM – 3:59 PM
down / under space (fredas)
Down Under Presents ‘WC’ ~ Curated by Benzo A night of live music, projections and performances FT. Petro & Crunché (OZ) live Groovy weird satisfying doof DJ Fuckhead (OZ) live Sloppy …
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GRIP: Mark (Unterton / A Colourful Storm)
GRIP: Mark (Unterton / A Colourful Storm) Sunday, December 29
2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
TBA
//// Mark (Unterton / A Colourful Storm) https://soundcloud.com/mark-u-ton-acs //// DBR [live] (Naarm / Melbourne) https://soundcloud.com/breezydbr //// Kcin [live] https://soundcloud.com/kcinsound …
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EVIL #10 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live /’tambə/ 001
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EVIL #10 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Monday, December 30
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
MoshPit
Pre-new year’s EVIL event continuing our curation of horror and excellence in fidelity or pseudo-sub-fidelity featuring: Deepfake F00L XXXiT Urethra Stockade Bi-Guignol come or change your mind …
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/’tambə/ 001 Monday, December 30
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Outdoor Inner West Location
tambə acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, as the custodians of the land in which this event takes place, and we recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to their …
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Sydney Improvisers Composers Kollektiv Orchestra BackStage Thursdays #3: Barton and Serret
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Sydney Improvisers Composers Kollektiv Orchestra Friday, November 1
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Trevor Brown conducts moving feast of musicians picked from the cream of Sydney’s improvising community. S.I.C.K.O stands for Sydney Improvised Composer’s Kollectiv Orchestra - a large …
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BackStage Thursdays #3: Barton and Serret Friday, November 1
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Newsagency
Backstage Music has your Thursdays covered this October with a triptych of musical offerings. Join us on Oct 31 for the finale to our month of music! William Barton + Veronique Serret Niki Johnson A …
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Children of the night - rise of the scorpion Breakdance the Dawn Exhibition [OPENING NIGHT] Breakdance the Dawn Exhibition
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Children of the night - rise of the scorpion Saturday, November 2
9:00 AM – 2:59 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
children of the night - rise of the scorpion party a mysterious scorpio party !!! Live electronic music line up to be announced very soon Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/548845159214134/ …
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Breakdance the Dawn Exhibition [OPENING NIGHT] Saturday, November 2
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Our Neon Foe
Matt Earle is a legendary figure in Australian experimental music circles, known for his bands (including Stasis Duo, xnobbqx, Club Sound Witches), his founding of hotbed communal noise spaces (like …
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Breakdance the Dawn Exhibition Saturday, November 2
5:00 AM
Our Neon Foe
Matt Earle is a legendary figure in Australian experimental music circles, known for his bands (including Stasis Duo, xnobbqx, Club Sound Witches), his founding of hotbed communal noise spaces (like …
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Nights at Tempe #23 Fisher's Kids GONE WILD (feat. PROPHETS)
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Nights at Tempe #23 Monday, November 4
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Tempe Jets
Nights At Tempe is very excited to host some amazing West Australian artists - Eduardo Cossio (guitar), Lenny Jacobs (percussion), Djuna Lee (double bass) and Dan O’Connor (trumpet). The West …
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Fisher's Kids GONE WILD (feat. PROPHETS) Monday, November 4
4:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Campbelltown Arts Centre
Sunday 3 November | 12pm – 5pm Fisher’s Kids - GONE WILD Are you ready to go wild? Experience the Fisher Kids’ cultural event of the year with an explosion of flavours, textures and …
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Opus Now #15 BEETHOVEN OPUS 135 | AISLING VAUGHAN | GEORGE BENJAMIN
Opus Now #15 BEETHOVEN OPUS 135 | AISLING VAUGHAN | GEORGE BENJAMIN Wednesday, November 6
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Alpha House
OPUS NOW presented by CP PRODUCTIONS A concert series exploring relationships between the music of today and Beethoven’s sixteen String Quartets Concert Series 15 Programme George Benjamin | …
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Oscillations: Experimental Noise and Eclectic Rhythms Lone Hemispheres 2
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Oscillations: Experimental Noise and Eclectic Rhythms Friday, November 8
11:00 AM – 3:59 PM
Red Rattler Theatre
NNC FESTIVAL SERIES! Join us as some of Sydney’s finest experimental and electronic artists take you on a journey through sound. From harsh industrial noise, to hauntingly beautiful soundscapes, right …
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Lone Hemispheres 2 Friday, November 8
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Carriageworks
Lone Hemispheres features chamber musicians as soloists in works inspired by masterpieces of the European avant-garde. Performing alone yet moving within each other’s orbit, Lamorna Nightingale …
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Eupcaccia Show - Sideband / Cerulean Plume
Eupcaccia Show - Sideband / Cerulean Plume Saturday, November 9
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Humanist Society of NSW
Sideband Brad Gill - vibraphone & percussion Chloe Chung - dizi & flute Cerulean Plume Sam Gill - saxophones Phillippa Murphy-Haste - clarinets Hilary Geddes - guitar Nick Mielczarek - guitar …
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Linus Foley & Rhys Mottley // KKD at Lamps (Bohemian Grove)
Linus Foley & Rhys Mottley // KKD at Lamps (Bohemian Grove) Wednesday, November 13
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Linus Foley & Rhys Mottley // KKD Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: Linus Foley & Rhys Mottley Linus …
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Diaphony: works for flute and oboe (feat. Liz Cheung)
Diaphony: works for flute and oboe (feat. Liz Cheung) Sunday, November 17
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
‘diaphony’ is a concert of new and old, of traditions and contemporary practices and of the interactions and conversations of colours. Join us for an afternoon of solo and duo works oboe …
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Mahamudra 17
Mahamudra 17 Thursday, November 21
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Mahamudra 17 November 20th Club Sound Witches Jónó Mí Ló Petro & Crunché Okuesha Disruptive Patterns Video Synth Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/507227483458609/ Source: …
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Spiral: Over
Spiral: Over Saturday, November 23
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Tempe Jets
“Some things you never get over…” This year, SPIRAL has worked hard on guitarist Josh Winestock’s post-minimalist love-letter ‘Over’, a major work that attempts to …
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PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC TENTH ANNIVERSARY PT 1 !!
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC TENTH ANNIVERSARY PT 1 !! Sunday, November 24
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
“… feel the radiance of a holy hearing audience…” Patrick Kavanagh The People’s Republic had its first gig in November 2009. If anyone had said to us back then… …
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PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC TENTH ANNIVERSARY PT 2 !! Humming Grotto #4 EVIL #9 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live
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PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC TENTH ANNIVERSARY PT 2 !! Monday, November 25
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
The People’s Republic of Australasia turns 10 this month We encourage all our friends, anyone who has ever been to a gig at Camperdown, to come along for our birthday It’s been a fantastic …
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Humming Grotto #4 Monday, November 25
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
Humming Grotto #4 The last Humming Grotto for 2019, downstairs at the PBC with Jónó Mí Ló, Raquel, and Dismal Co. Sunday November 24th 6 - 9pm $10 Humming Grotto is a monthly series of sound and …
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EVIL #9 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Monday, November 25
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
MoshPit
last Sunday of the month equals your sonic masochism satiation featuring: Clocks and Clouds MILAT Defektro Verhalten (USA) Man’s Best Friend The Raven Source: …
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Spiral: Over
Spiral: Over Tuesday, November 26
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Woodburn Creatives
“Some things you never get over…” This year, SPIRAL has worked hard on guitarist Josh Winestock’s post-minimalist love-letter ‘Over’, a major work that attempts to …
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Melanie Oxley & Chris Abrahams @ Camelot Lounge
Melanie Oxley & Chris Abrahams @ Camelot Lounge Thursday, November 28
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Camelot Lounge
$20 pre, $25 Door | 7pm doors, 8pm show Please Note: All tickets sold through this site are General Admission. A general admission ticket does NOT guarantee seating. Table bookings for groups of 8 or …
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Breakdance the Dawn exhibition closing party
Breakdance the Dawn exhibition closing party Friday, November 29
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Our Neon Foe
xNoBBQx Alexandra Spence Dale Gorfinkel Our Neon Foe 411 Parramatta Rd, Leichardt Thursday 28th November 6pm - 8pm Free, All ages note; performances must finish by 8, exhibition will be open from 2pm …
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Toymageddon Group mrrmmrrrr
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Toymageddon Saturday, November 30
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tortuga Studios
Toymageddon In the aftermath of the toy tsunami that wreaks havoc on little-knowing parents, amidst the splinters of plastic, shattered skeletal forms, sociopathic LEGO blocks and morose button eyes …
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Group mrrmmrrrr Saturday, November 30
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
30-40 Harcourt ParadeRosebery, NSW, 2018Australia
Closing performance by group mrmrmrmrrrrrr of ‘WAKE-WHAKE-TRACE Pt.5’ for the exhibition l.a.n.u.a.g.e at Sydney Non Objective Art Projects WAKE-WHAKE-TRACE is an ongoing project where MP …
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Noel Meek(NZ)/Jim Denley/Laura Altman and Peter Blamey
Noel Meek(NZ)/Jim Denley/Laura Altman and Peter Blamey Friday, October 4
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Alpha House Artist Cooperative Erskineville
A little pre-season show at Alpha House! The New Zealand Noise artist Noel Meek has been engaging with the Sydney scene for a few years. In the last 2 years he’s been playing regularly with Jim …
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Sub_Sect.
Sub_Sect. Saturday, October 5
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Newcastle Art Gallery Sculpture Garden
Sub_Sect. Oct 4 Newcastle Art Gallery Sculpture Garden An evening of Experimental sound performance Melanie Eden - Party of One - Bike Nakano - Troth - THE END projekt. � Bike Nakano Fruitless, lazy, …
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EM presents: Holopeak/Blueprints/Coursed Waters/UNDERWARDS
EM presents: Holopeak/Blueprints/Coursed Waters/UNDERWARDS Friday, October 11
10:30 AM – 2:59 PM
Lazybones Lounge
Doors/Bar/Restaurant 5pm. Music from 7.30pm. $15 at the door. $10 pizzas 🍕 Earshift Music Presents: Holopeak ‘Summit Over’ album launch / Steve Barry Blueprints Trio / Sam Gill’S Coursed …
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Eupcaccia Show
Eupcaccia Show Saturday, October 12
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Humanist Society of NSW
Madness!! Throat Pleats, RCE and The Pen Club. Starts at 7:30pm. 10 Shepherd St, Chippendale NSW 2008 Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/487861815385599/ Source: …
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Relay For Death, Vavenge, Jónó Mí Ló, Jefferson Mayday Mayday
Relay For Death, Vavenge, Jónó Mí Ló, Jefferson Mayday Mayday Sunday, October 13
11:00 AM – 2:59 PM
Alexandria Warehouse
We acknowledge this event will take place on STOLEN land Relay For Death ______________{USA/USA} Vavenge ______________________ {OZ/OZ} Jónó Mí Ló ____________________{USA/OZ} Jefferson Mayday Mayday …
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Pop+Up III Nights at Tempe #22
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Pop+Up III Monday, October 14
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Red Rattler Theatre
Come and enjoy a relaxed and incredibly diverse evening of music in the gorgeous upstairs garden of the Red Rattler Theatre. As usual, we’ll be following our pop+up format of four 20 minute sets …
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Nights at Tempe #22 Monday, October 14
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Marco Cheng/Romy Caen/Bonnie Stewart Clocks and Clouds Sonya Holowell/ Elsen Price Clocks and Clouds is comprised of core players and composers Kraig Grady and Terumi Narushima. Their totally acoustic …
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Liveworks 2019 | Sonic Nightcap Liveworks 2019 | Other Tempo: Lauren Brincat BackStage Thursdays #1: Radio Signals
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Liveworks 2019 | Sonic Nightcap Friday, October 18
10:30 AM
carriageworks
Join us each night for a Sonic Nightcap in the Bombay Sapphire Canvas Bar. This specially curated program brings you a different performance every night by artists working at the cutting edge of …
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Liveworks 2019 | Other Tempo: Lauren Brincat Friday, October 18
1:00 PM
Carriageworks
Other Tempo is a dynamic performance installation of modified drum kits and visual scores within the industrial expanse of Carriageworks. Under Brincat’s direction, the work is activated by a group of …
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BackStage Thursdays #1: Radio Signals Friday, October 18
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Newsagency
Backstage Music has your Thursdays covered this October with a triptych of musical offerings. It all kicks off on Oct 17 with RADIO SIGNALS: Cathy Milliken + Jane Sheldon + Lamorna Nightingale + Fiona …
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Orion's Last Hurrah Moontown Wake Up Call
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Orion's Last Hurrah Saturday, October 19
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Belmore Bowling Club
ATTENTION: DATE CHANGE! the band we’ve seen more times than we’ve seen our own folks have decided to call it a day and play (just) once more for the peeps with a cast of special supporting …
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Moontown Wake Up Call Saturday, October 19
11:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Tokyo Sing Song
moontown records present: Edge Worker DJ Club Sound Witches Stormshell Low Flung Free 10pm-4am /// Well it’s time to reveal something. Our first act ❤ Club Sound Witches - CSW ❤ After being long …
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Liveworks 2019 | Reshaping Sound: Conversation
Liveworks 2019 | Reshaping Sound: Conversation Sunday, October 20
3:00 AM – 4:30 AM
Carriageworks
Leading experimental artists Gail Priest, Lauren Brincat and Alex Murray-Leslie all create work that sits at the forefront of sound, technology, experimental music and contemporary art. Moderated by …
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YOUNG DRUID [uk] Humming Grotto #3 Bud Petal at People's Republic
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YOUNG DRUID [uk] Monday, October 21
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Croatian Wickham Sports Club
** YOUNG DRUID [uk] ** DPRK [syd] ** EXMAH ** TROTH ** THE MERMAIDS 7PM . . . . $5.00 Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2019/10/20/young-druid-uk
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Humming Grotto #3 Monday, October 21
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Petersham Bowling Club [downstairs]
Humming Grotto #3 An evening of energies, electronics, auto-tuned vocals, and song downstairs at the PBC with Julia Reidy, Emily Morandini, and Diminished Return Sunday October 20th 6 - 9pm $10 Julia …
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Bud Petal at People's Republic Monday, October 21
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
When his wonderful collection of intimate Sydney contemplations appeared on CD via the Hospital Hill label a couple of years back, we started to consider a gig here at the People’s Republic, and …
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Anthony Pateras and eRikm at People's Republic
Anthony Pateras and eRikm at People's Republic Tuesday, October 22
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
For the second of our two consecutive October gigs, the People’s Republic is thrilled to welcome back after eight years one of Australia’s most distinguished improviser/composers on a rare …
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Mahamahudra 16 Liveworks 2019 A continuous self-vibrating region of intensities Liveworks 2019 | Tricks of the Mouth: Liquid Architecture Liveworks 2019 | Double Double
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Mahamahudra 16 Thursday, October 24
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Bobby Would (Europe) Debris COLD / HEAT Alley Kurtz Video Synth Disruptive Patterns Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/530517771092988/ Source: …
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Liveworks 2019 A continuous self-vibrating region of intensities Thursday, October 24
9:30 AM
Carriageworks
Experience an exquisite installation and performance where science, sound and sculpture meet. Inspired by the lesser-known work of pioneering vocalist Margaret Watts Hughes and her invention, the …
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Liveworks 2019 | Tricks of the Mouth: Liquid Architecture Thursday, October 24
11:30 AM
Carriageworks
An experimental program of interconnected performances exploring linguistic re-coding, tricks of the mouth, verbalism, chatter, translation, transposition, impersonation, and noise. Drawing from …
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Liveworks 2019 | Double Double Thursday, October 24
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Carriageworks
In Double Double, celebrated dancers and choreographers Jo Lloyd and Deanne Butterworth are joined by interdisciplinary artists Evelyn Ida Morris and Tina Havelock Stevens—each on drums—in an epic …
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Liveworks 2019 | Double Double BackStage Thursdays #2: Forbidden Things
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Liveworks 2019 | Double Double Friday, October 25
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Carriageworks
In Double Double, celebrated dancers and choreographers Jo Lloyd and Deanne Butterworth are joined by interdisciplinary artists Evelyn Ida Morris and Tina Havelock Stevens—each on drums—in an epic …
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BackStage Thursdays #2: Forbidden Things Friday, October 25
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Newsagency
Backstage Music has your Thursdays covered this October with a triptych of musical offerings. Join us on Oct 24 for our second event, FORBIDDEN THINGS. Biliana Voutchkova + Clayton Thomas Ensemble …
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Liveworks 2019 | Gail Priest & Thomas Burless: Vibraphonics WKSP
Liveworks 2019 | Gail Priest & Thomas Burless: Vibraphonics WKSP Saturday, October 26
4:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Carriageworks
Led by sound artist Gail Priest and designer Thomas Burless, this workshop will reveal some of the processes and research they explored while creating the performance installation. “A continous …
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SOFT PEDAL Dr33mphaz3r 001
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SOFT PEDAL Sunday, October 27
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre
SOFT PEDAL is a night of electronic and experimental sound work curated by artist George Tillianakis and featuring performances by artists David Haines & Joyce Hinterding, Peter Blamey, Del …
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Dr33mphaz3r Sunday, October 27
11:00 AM – 2:59 PM
Freda's
☆☬ d.r.3.3.m.p.h.a.z.3.r ☬☆ ☯️🚼☯️🚼☯️🚼☯️🚼☯️🚼 𝕚𝕟 𝕃𝕚𝕗𝕖, 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕖𝕟𝕤𝕦𝕠𝕦𝕤 𝔻𝕣𝟛𝟛𝕞 𝕚𝕟 𝕃𝕚𝕞𝕓𝕠, 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝔻𝕣𝟛𝟛𝕞 𝕚𝕟 𝕃𝕦𝕟𝕒𝕔𝕪, 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕒𝕧𝕒𝕘𝕖 𝔻𝕣𝟛𝟛𝕞 𝕚𝕟 𝕃𝕒𝕦𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕖𝕣, 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕡𝕚𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕦𝕒𝕝 𝔻𝕣𝟛𝟛𝕞 𝕚𝕟 𝕃𝕖𝕚𝕤𝕦𝕣𝕖, 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕠𝕟𝕠𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕤 𝔻𝕣𝟛𝟛𝕞 𝕚𝕟 …
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001 Sunday, October 27
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
84 Bathurst RoadKatoomba, NSW, 2780Australia
Steep Street is proud to present it’s first ever show. We’re hoping this will be the first of many events to celebrate the work of local, emerging and visiting artists with the focus on …
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Splinter Orchestra at Community Garden Open Day EVIL #8 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live
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Splinter Orchestra at Community Garden Open Day Monday, October 28
2:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Angel Street Permaculture Food Forest
Community Garden Fundraising Day with special guests. • From 11am, Inner West Seed Savers (IWSS) will have seeds for sale & be there to talk about seed saving. •We will have plants/seedlings and …
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EVIL #8 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Monday, October 28
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
MoshPit
ON THE LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH UNTIL I DIE your best entertainment possibility THIS MONTH! Trevor Brown Dahyo Lloyd Urethra Stockade Occupied France Source: …
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September 2019

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Nights at Tempe #21 Extended Play
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Nights at Tempe #21 Sunday, September 1
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Mahagonny (Perth/DE/Syd) Vavenge (Syd) Anita Clark (Motte) (NZ) $15 / $10 concession Anita Clark is a Wellington/NZ based violinist and composer often performing under the moniker Motte. Weaving …
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Extended Play Sunday, September 1
2:00 AM – 1:59 PM
City Recital Hall
Extended Play is back in 2019! The inaugural event last year was hailed as “the best new classical music initiative Sydney has seen in years” (The Australian), and an “exhilarating festival, …
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OREN AMBARCHI with CRYS COLE at the Republic
OREN AMBARCHI with CRYS COLE at the Republic Monday, September 2
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The People's Republic Of Australasia
It takes a special performer to grace the cover of the world’s premier New Music magazine, THE WIRE, but this month one of Australia’s most internationally acclaimed improvisers has that …
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Mahagonny (Mexico/Poland/Perth) and guests
Mahagonny (Mexico/Poland/Perth) and guests Tuesday, September 3
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
107 Projects
A night of spontaneous art and sound from the fearless Lena Czerniawska (Poland), and Emilio Gordoa (Mexico), with guest from Perth, Josten Myburgh. Sydney friends, Clayton Thomas and Niki Johnson in …
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Trevor Brown and Friends at the Hollywood
Trevor Brown and Friends at the Hollywood Friday, September 6
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hollywood Hotel
Join me for my first gig back in town at the legendary Hollywood Hotel, and its FREE with Scott Leishman- Guitar Elsen Price - Double Bass Tim Bradley - Drums Source: …
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EPHEMERA QUARTET + POLYMORPHIC ORKESTRA
EPHEMERA QUARTET + POLYMORPHIC ORKESTRA Saturday, September 7
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Red Rattler Theatre
Join us at the iconic Red Rattler for a night of unique instrumental music! Doors 7.30pm, Music 8pm. Polymorphic Orkestra 8pm The Polymorphic Orkestra is an electro acoustic art music ensemble that …
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Knitted Abyss - Bad Lassies launch w/ Angie, Witness K, DJ Del Emu Cakes #2 w/ GRAND RIVER (live), Couch, Ailsa Liu, Luke Snarl Alon Ilsar & Ben Carey's audio-visual treat
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Knitted Abyss - Bad Lassies launch w/ Angie, Witness K, DJ Del Sunday, September 8
10:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Join the Dots
Knitted Abyss are launching their debut album “Bad Lassies” on Paradise Daily Records on Saturday 7th September at Join The Dots studios, with some of their favourite bands including …
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Emu Cakes #2 w/ GRAND RIVER (live), Couch, Ailsa Liu, Luke Snarl Sunday, September 8
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TBA
Emu Cakes returns with explorations of the ambient, experimental, psychedelic, and dissonant for your immersive deep listening pleasure, by the folks behind Strange Signals. Bring a pillow, a yoga …
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Alon Ilsar & Ben Carey's audio-visual treat Sunday, September 8
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Newtown Warehouse TBA
A special night of audio-visual madness with Alon Ilsar - performing Trigger Happy ‘Visualised’ (AirSticks/drums/interactive visuals) & Ben Carey performing Structure in the Unfurling …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents: Tabata Mitsuru & Junzo Suzuki
The Sounds Unsound Presents: Tabata Mitsuru & Junzo Suzuki Monday, September 9
5:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
What better way to kick off the new Sounds Unsound Presents irregular special event series than by hosting, all the way from Japan, the incredible guitar duo of Tabata Mitsuru & Junzo Suzuki (ex …
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Harnessing Energies in the Arts and Humanities
Harnessing Energies in the Arts and Humanities Friday, September 13
3:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Black Box Theatre
“Harnessing Energies” is two events: a symposium followed by a book launch and performance. The occasion is the publication of Energies in the Arts…. Symposium - 1:00pm to 5:00pm Launch …
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Soft Centre | 2019
Soft Centre | 2019 Sunday, September 15
2:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre
SOFT CENTRE would like to acknowledge that this event, and all work that we undertake, happens on stolen land. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land which this event is held, the …
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Loft Renter 2019
Loft Renter 2019 Monday, September 16
3:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Radio Skid Row 88.9FM
Radio Skidrow and G.A.N.G. Gang (Good And Nice, Great!) is pleased to present ~ Loft Renter ~ a music event and conversation series archiving works and processes of experimental, DIY and sound …
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Mahamudra 15
Mahamudra 15 Thursday, September 19
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hideaway Bar
Mahamudra 15 Low Flung Powder L MP Hopkins Disruptive Patterns Video Synth Wed 18 September 7pm Hideaway Bar Enmore Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2019/9/18/mahamudra-15
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Sonic Moves XII
Sonic Moves XII Friday, September 20
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Halfback Books
SONIC MOVES XII 19 September 2019 This event is a part of Manly Arts Festival. With a wonderful line up of experimental sound and noise artists, and delivery of the spoken word, Sonic Moves XII is …
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The Brook of No Return SydneyMicroFest3
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The Brook of No Return Saturday, September 21
9:00 AM
Wollongong Arts Centre
The Sydney Sacred Music Festival and the Wollongong Art Gallery present The Shadow Theatre of Anaphoria. The Brook of No Return is a shadow performance that immerses the audience in a tale of comedy, …
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SydneyMicroFest3 Saturday, September 21
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Flute Tree & The Woodwind Group
SydneyMicroFest uses non-standard pitches (microtones) to express as nuanced and varied musical views as deeply as we can imagine About this Event Music by Donald Bousted, Peter Bowman, Larry …
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LIVE Performance | Fluctuating Space
LIVE Performance | Fluctuating Space Sunday, September 22
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
107 Projects
AudioVisual Live Performance | Fluctuating Space Fluctuating Space is a new media art exhibition at 107 Projects from 18 to 29 September that discusses the relationship between human and machine in …
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MicroFest at the Wollongong Con
MicroFest at the Wollongong Con Monday, September 23
5:00 AM – 6:30 AM
Wollongong Conservatorium of Music
Concert of music by Donald Bousted, Peter Bowman, Larry Polansky, Peter Thoegersen including the World Premiere of ‘Melancholia’ for 2 horns in just intonation. Special guest Kathryn …
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Trash and Treasure Dream Slash Nightmare
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Trash and Treasure Saturday, September 28
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Secret Inner West Location TBA
Toecutter, Lucy Cliche and friends invite you to a Friday night Spring Fling warehouse party joined by Melt Unit, Gonzo, Mashy P, Babe Rave DJs, Rob Joyner, Toobs and Lego. More acts to be announced …
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Dream Slash Nightmare Saturday, September 28
9:30 AM
Bay 43
Dream Slash Nightmare is a musical meditation and response by musicans John Shand (percussion), Jo Truman (voice) and Tim Cunningham (guitar) to living in the age of the Anthropocene, with all its …
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SS2: Lucy Phelan, Ben Carey, Alexandra Spence + more
SS2: Lucy Phelan, Ben Carey, Alexandra Spence + more Sunday, September 29
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Down / Under Space
EARLYBIRD DISCOUNTED TICKETS NOW ON-SALE – DETAILS BELOW. Announcing SS2: Depths, the second instalment of Surfacing Series, a new series for abstract, experimental and outsider composition. The …
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Humming Grotto #2 EVIL #7 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live
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Humming Grotto #2 Monday, September 30
5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
petersham bowling club
Humming Grotto #2 An evening of eclectic experimentalism downstairs at the PBC with Couch, Club Sound Witches, Clare Cooper & Jai Pyne 3 - 6pm [NOTE THE CRUISY TIME 😎] $10 Humming Grotto is new …
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EVIL #7 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Monday, September 30
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
MoshPit
after a break in August we are now a monthly event on the last Sunday of the month from September the stellar lineup includes: Lucas Abela xBROKENxBONGx Bi-Guignol Andrew Stapleton (fr. Face Command) …
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Open Frequencies #7 - Electronic Music Open Mic night
Open Frequencies #7 - Electronic Music Open Mic night Thursday, August 1
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Seeking all forms of electronic music, including dance, ambient, noise, electro, techno, glitch, space rock, soundscape, modular, synth, electronica, chiptune, hip hop, loopers, improvised, live …
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Premium Fantasy + Loose-y Crunché + Witness K + TSAP
Premium Fantasy + Loose-y Crunché + Witness K + TSAP Saturday, August 3
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
Join us at Petersham Bowling Club Aug 2 for: PREMIUM FANTASY (Melb) + LOOSE-Y CRUNCHé live! Premium Fantasy- First stop of the tour! Exalted sounds of wonky loops, power FM bass lines, decaying memory …
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SICKO(Best of) Sydenham Edge at Launchpad Mothership
SICKO(Best of) Sydenham Edge at Launchpad Mothership Sunday, August 4
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
The Mothership
Showcase of The Sydney Improvisers Composers Kollektiv Orchestra’s 2018-19 Season. SICKO formed in April 2018 to share regular high quality local and international exploratory music and hybrid-arts …
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Barker/Dewhurst/Gill/Tinkler w/ special guests (USA) -Boho Grove
Barker/Dewhurst/Gill/Tinkler w/ special guests (USA) -Boho Grove Wednesday, August 7
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hibernian House
Barker/Dewhurst/Gill/Tinkler with special guests (USA) Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. Simon Barker - drums Carl …
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The Beauty of Living Sound… Ear Health Workshop | Apparent Motion x Nectar x AfterHour
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The Beauty of Living Sound… Friday, August 9
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Line up of Artists:Miroslav Bukovsky (trumpet) & Simone de Haan (trombone) …the beauty of living sound… This night of spontaneous music making brings together two of Australia’s iconic Australian …
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Ear Health Workshop | Apparent Motion x Nectar x AfterHour Friday, August 9
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Red Rattler Theatre
Apparent Motion + NECTAR + AfterHour would like to acknowledge that this event takes place on stolen land. We acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional owners of the land, the Gadigal of the Eora …
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The Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship Exhibition
The Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship Exhibition Saturday, August 10
12:00 AM
UNSW Galleries
UNSW Galleries is pleased to present The Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship for Emerging Artists from 9 August to 7 September 2019, featuring works by leading Australian emerging artists Tiyan …
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Upstairs @The Glebe: Breath l less l ness The Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship Exhibition [OPENING] Night and Day - Group Exhibition At ZED Magnify | Amplified | Performance and Artist Talk
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Upstairs @The Glebe: Breath l less l ness Sunday, August 11
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Australian Youth Hotel
Are you feeling breathless? Light-headed? A little dizzy? Take a big lungful of air and come on a journey that explores breathing in many and varied forms. From the soft breaths of sleep to great …
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The Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship Exhibition [OPENING] Sunday, August 11
5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
UNSW Galleries
UNSW Galleries is pleased to present The Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship for Emerging Artists from 9 August to 7 September 2019, featuring works by leading Australian emerging artists Tiyan …
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Night and Day - Group Exhibition At ZED Sunday, August 11
4:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Glebe's Bed Bar
Group exhibition opening drinks and performance at Zed Gallery (upstairs 36 Glebe point road Glebe) Artists: Susana Depetris Mathew Syres Ivan Baker Music Performance: Mathew Syres and Dirk Kruithof …
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Magnify | Amplified | Performance and Artist Talk Sunday, August 11
5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre
Brothers Earnest and Andrew Aaron collaborate on a multimedia immersive art installation, fusing experimental sound manipulation, sampling and improvisation through digital and analogue technologies. …
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Nights at Tempe #20 Fused | Performances
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Nights at Tempe #20 Monday, August 12
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Ben Carey / Jeremy Rose / Chloe Kim Miroslav Bukovsky (ACT) – trumpet, Evan Dorrian – drums, Simone de Haan (WA) – trombone Tickets: $15 / $10 concession Ben Carey has become a leading force in …
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Fused | Performances Monday, August 12
7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Watt Space Gallery
As part of the Newcastle Music Festival, Watt Space presents you Fused, a multidisciplinary exhibition showcasing a variety of sound-centric works. Join us on Sunday 11 August for live performances …
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Something Will Happen
Something Will Happen Wednesday, August 14
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Barbiturates Warehouse Space
Sample Sydney’s awesome art music scene - from electronics to opera - in a chilled out warehouse space. Come along, Something Will Happen! Something Will Happen brings together Lamorna …
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Hatched Academy Open Mic
Hatched Academy Open Mic Sunday, August 18
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
107 Projects
Hatched Academy is our intensive performance and composition mentoring program designed to provide practical experience to the next generation of innovative young Australian artists. Hatched Academy …
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THE BASSES Return to the Republic, With THE LIVING ROOM THEATRE Not Relatable - an intimate evening with Helvetica Noise Impermanence at Brett Whiteley Studio
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THE BASSES Return to the Republic, With THE LIVING ROOM THEATRE Monday, August 19
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The People's Republic of Australasia
More than five years ago, we explored the sublime possibility of filling the house with acoustic basses and it was a wonderful thing. In 2019, we are going to take the experiment to another …
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Not Relatable - an intimate evening with Helvetica Noise Monday, August 19
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Hideaway Bar
Not Relatable isn’t boring old poetry ranting about the human condition - it’s cinematic music for moths in a dark hallway. At this especially curated performance Helvetica Noise is …
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Impermanence at Brett Whiteley Studio Monday, August 19
4:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Brett Whiteley Studio
FREE ADMISSION As part of ‘Classical Sundays at the Studio’ Impermanence will be interpreting Brett Whiteley works through improvised music. Melbourne-based improv trio Impermanence …
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Humming Grotto #1
Humming Grotto #1 Monday, August 26
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
Humming Grotto #1 An evening of electronics/energies/bread/voice/other downstairs at the PBC with Del Lumanta, Peter Blamey and Eleanor Zurowski Sunday August 25 6 - 9pm $10 Humming Grotto is new …
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Whirlpool // Sam Gill's Scattered at Lamps (Bohemian Grove)
Whirlpool // Sam Gill's Scattered at Lamps (Bohemian Grove) Wednesday, August 28
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hibernian House
Whirlpool // Sam Gill’s Scattered Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: Whirlpool Kraig Grady - vibraphone …
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Kraus/Motte/Low Flung/Witness K
Kraus/Motte/Low Flung/Witness K Saturday, August 31
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Lady Hampshire
The Lady Hampshire presents Kraus ~ is a psychedelic musician based in Auckland, New Zealand. His singular and eclectic work encompasses a range of influences, from Golden Age electronics and …
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EVIL #5 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live at MoshPit
EVIL #5 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live at MoshPit Monday, July 1
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MoshPit
and the irregular beat of sonic disfigurement rolls on with EVIL - Experimental Vs Improvised Live number five featuring: Scruffamudda - in improvised instrumental mode Sawfish 623 - in pole position …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #28
The Sounds Unsound Presents #28 Thursday, July 4
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 28 in the improvised, experimental or just plain weird yet beautiful music series. Blending the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. This month features Mike Nigro, Silent …
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Ascension The Coltrane Project
Ascension The Coltrane Project Sunday, July 7
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Foundry 616
This gig features a mighty ten – member version of the Coltrane Project to play John Coltrane’s rarely performed magnum opus Ascension. The original recording from 1965 lasts 40 minutes and is a work …
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Alister Spence Trio + Skram Luff at Venue 505
Alister Spence Trio + Skram Luff at Venue 505 Saturday, July 13
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Venue 505
On Friday July 12 Toby Hall, Lloyd Swanton, and myself will be returning to Venue 505 and diving back into our ASTrio music. Yes, yes; so pleased to be doing this! …
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Upstairs @The Glebe: Dust Splinter Magic 2019 Finding Your Voice
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Upstairs @The Glebe: Dust Sunday, July 14
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Australian Youth Hotel
In September of 2009, red dust descended onto Sydney. Now in 2019, it’s happening again in a small room in a pub in Glebe. What will you hear amongst the haze? Inspired by a video game that was …
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Splinter Magic 2019 Sunday, July 14
3:30 AM
Tempe Jets
Splinter Magic: a winter festival with Splinter Orchestra and friends Splinter Orchestra has always been an amorphous being; its shifting roster shaping the resultant music. Every Sunday sees a …
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Finding Your Voice Sunday, July 14
12:00 AM
ReadyMade Works
This 2 day workshop with TONY OSBORNE will explore the generative potential of studio improvisations. Making connections between ideas, language, sound & movement, participants will be given the …
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Alexandra Spence // Kynan Tan // MP Hopkins
Alexandra Spence // Kynan Tan // MP Hopkins Monday, July 15
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
An evening of electronics/objects/voice/other downstairs at the PBC with Alexandra Spence, Kynan Tan and MP Hopkins Launching Alexandra Spence’s Room40 release ‘Waking, She Heard The …
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Mahamudra 14
Mahamudra 14 Thursday, July 18
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
This edition of Mahamudra is curated by/ featuring artists by New Sound Waves Records https://newsoundwaves.bandcamp.com/ https://newsoundwavesrecords.com/ Allinaire (labstract, experimental) …
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For This Moment/Tangents (duo) Double Bill
For This Moment/Tangents (duo) Double Bill Friday, July 19
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Foundry 616
8.30pm FOR THIS MOMENT For This Moment is a collaboration between two Sydney creative musicians and composers, Jenna Cave and Keyna Wilkins. Limited only by their chosen instruments and their …
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The Slow Demo(lition) of my Perfect Vision Mary Rapp Album Launch and Gary & James Daley | Winter Jazz Experimental music & poetry night feat: Jennifer Compton + Clocks & Clouds
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The Slow Demo(lition) of my Perfect Vision Sunday, July 21
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pitt Street Uniting Church
We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, on whose stolen land this event will take place. It is a privilege to gather on Aboriginal land and we pay respects to members of the community …
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Mary Rapp Album Launch and Gary & James Daley | Winter Jazz Sunday, July 21
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Seymour Centre
Sydney Improvised Music Association’s 2019 Jazz: NOW Winter Season presents: Mary Rapp Album Launch and Gary & James Daley Sign up to SIMA’s mailing list 👉👉 http://eepurl.com/dJxwoA …
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Experimental music & poetry night feat: Jennifer Compton + Clocks & Clouds Sunday, July 21
6:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Garden Lounge Creative Space
Come to Garden Lounge for an evening of highly polished poetry and entrancing microtonal music. The night kicks off with a reading from celebrated NZ/Melbourne poet Jennnifer Compton, author of seven …
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Duo Debut of Two Icons, PETER KNIGHT & MARTIN NG at the Republic
Duo Debut of Two Icons, PETER KNIGHT & MARTIN NG at the Republic Monday, July 22
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The People's Republic
It’s always wonderful and fascinating to see a new duo involving two masters of their musical practice, so next month the People’s Republic is thrilled to present… PETER KNIGHT …
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Rural Resonances: Sound, Wine and Rural Futurism
Rural Resonances: Sound, Wine and Rural Futurism Wednesday, July 24
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Black Box Theatre
Italian theorist and curator Leandro Pisano and Sydney-based multisensory artist and wine writer Jo Burzynska explore the rural resonances of their intersecting sound-based projects in remote southern …
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THIRD SPACE 002 /// Kilimi, Jhassic & Cilla
THIRD SPACE 002 /// Kilimi, Jhassic & Cilla Friday, July 26
11:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Freda's
் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் ஃ ் We acknowledge that this event takes place on stolen land belonging to the Gadigal peoples of the Eora nation. …
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No fi + my dad is car launch for FIRE ft. Defektro & Wytchings
No fi + my dad is car launch for FIRE ft. Defektro & Wytchings Saturday, July 27
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
Urban Cowboy Records presents a dual launch show for the techno tapes of NO-FI and my dad is car. Come to support FIRE Fighting In Resistance Equally, stay for the beats. On the bill - NO-FI - …
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EVIL #6 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Brianne Curran at Radio Free Alice!
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EVIL #6 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Monday, July 29
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MoshPit
DED Talk - Everything you know about everything is wrong THIS MONTHS ARTISTS!!! Melanie Louise Eden - extraordinary vocals Helvetica Noise - poems and sounds Throat Pleats - i’m not even sure …
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Brianne Curran at Radio Free Alice! Monday, July 29
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Radio Free Alice
As part of her Australian tour, Brianne Curran will be playing at Radio Free Alice! Laura Altman and Peter Farrar will be playing solo sets, and Brianne will be joined by Sebastian Sequoiah-Grayson in …
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Yulugi
Yulugi Wednesday, July 31
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LazyBones Lounge
Doors/Bar/Restaurant 7pm. $15 at the door - tba “The end result wasn’t just cross-cultural, but also cross-artform….and immersive, new contemporary Australian art music.” Cultural …
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June 2019

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Sydney Con International Jazz Festival 2019 New Sound Wave Synth Meet /w Constantin Papageorgiadis
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Sydney Con International Jazz Festival 2019 Sunday, June 2
11:00 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
International stars and Australian jazz heavyweights descend upon Sydney for our third annual International Jazz Festival on Sunday 2 June. Presented by our Open Academy in association with SIMA, we …
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New Sound Wave Synth Meet /w Constantin Papageorgiadis Sunday, June 2
7:30 AM – 10:30 AM
107 Projects
New Sound Waves is Sydney meet up for synth enthusiasts. We have a special guest Constantin Papageorgiadis (Portabellabz) joining us this time. Constantin Papageorgiadis is a Belgian tech specialized …
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Delay45 / Simon Barker & Sam Gill / Sandy Evans Trio
Delay45 / Simon Barker & Sam Gill / Sandy Evans Trio Wednesday, June 5
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazybones Lounge
Doors/ Restaurant 7pm. $15 at the door Featuring a few of the leading forces in contemporary jazz and improvisation in Sydney, this is set to be an exhilarating night of original music… …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #27
The Sounds Unsound Presents #27 Thursday, June 6
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 27 in the improvised, experimental or just plain weird yet beautiful music series. Blending the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. This month features JWPaton, Sister …
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SONIC MOVES XI - Ethernet Orchestra + Female Laptop Orchestra Konzertprojekt presents: Contrast Aac//Lzybnz: Instrumental (adj.), Tangents, Ben Marston & Foshe
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SONIC MOVES XI - Ethernet Orchestra + Female Laptop Orchestra Friday, June 7
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Halfback books
Sonic Moves X presents the internet music ensembles Ethernet Orchestra and Female Laptop Orchestra (FLO), in a live telematic improvised concert at Halfback Books, Dee Why. The concert will feature …
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Konzertprojekt presents: Contrast Friday, June 7
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
St. Stephen's Uniting Church
Each concert we are presenting as part of Light Qualities takes its title from a different method of photo manipulation. The third concert, ‘Contrast’ (the difference between the lightest and darkest …
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Aac//Lzybnz: Instrumental (adj.), Tangents, Ben Marston & Foshe Friday, June 7
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Lazybones Lounge
AAC//LZYBNZ celebrates progressive local music from Sydney’s underground. This month we are featuring: Instrumental, adj.: forward-thinking progressive music, featuring members of Plini. …
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The Best Cut Of All OPEN WIDE voice share Flashback Live Performances
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The Best Cut Of All Sunday, June 9
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Small Shows
nnercity Uprising and Barcode The World presents THE BEST CUT OF ALL. All ages - Sydney punk show, played over 2 stages This is a DIY, safe inclusive space so behave and respect the venue and others …
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OPEN WIDE voice share Sunday, June 9
4:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Frontyard
Artist in residence Kate Brown invites you to participate in a vocal workshop, exploring how bodies carry and collect sound through physical vocal exercises. This is an open workshop to all …
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Flashback Live Performances Sunday, June 9
2:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Vandal
NikNak from Toydeath will be playing in 8bit mode at Flashback 2019. I’ll be unleashing the Speak and Spell (as seen on ET) which has a MIDI mod . Its going to be a great night of chiptune …
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Miles Thomas & Adrian Lim-Klumpes // Slowbloom at Lamps (Boho)
Miles Thomas & Adrian Lim-Klumpes // Slowbloom at Lamps (Boho) Wednesday, June 12
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hibernian House
Miles Thomas & Adrian Lim-Klumpes // Slowbloom Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: MILES THOMAS & ADRIAN …
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KAZUO IMAI at the Republic
KAZUO IMAI at the Republic Thursday, June 13
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
Sometimes we’re asked to host a performance so rare and by an artist so iconic that we feel even more privileged than usual, and in June we are thrilled to bring you just such an event with a …
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Shoeb Ahmad, Pure Mass, Alaska Orchestra Nights at Tempe #19
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Shoeb Ahmad, Pure Mass, Alaska Orchestra Friday, June 14
10:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Freda's
Freda’s Presents ~ SHOEB AHMAD PURE MASS ALASKA ORCHESTRA Canberra’s Shoeb Ahmad has been creating idiosyncratic music over the last decade, using guitar, keyboards, voice and electronics. Shoeb …
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Nights at Tempe #19 Friday, June 14
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Nick Dan improvised modular synth and electronics… some samples solo Melanie Eden and Robbie Avenaim Laura Altman, Jim Denley, Rhys Mottley and Peter Farrar $15-$10 entry Source: …
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Marginal Consort
Marginal Consort Saturday, June 15
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Carriageworks
Marginal Consort is a legendary Japanese free music quartet. Building on the experimental music traditions of Japan, they create enormous and evolving musical environments during three-hour …
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The Pen Club (album launch) Intense Nest w/ Tim Coster, Steam Vent and Megan Alice Clune
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The Pen Club (album launch) Monday, June 17
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue 505
‘New’ Jazz is not a predictable beast, it doesn’t always resonate sonically like the ‘old’ yet still holds the deepest essence of the musical form. 505 in conjunction with The City Of Sydney and KAWAI …
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Intense Nest w/ Tim Coster, Steam Vent and Megan Alice Clune Monday, June 17
4:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Inner-west warehouse TBA
Intense Nest has sporadically hosted events over the last 12 years curating nights of loosely experimental sounds that might be abstracted, weird, improvised, deconstructed, uneasy or maybe just a …
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Ensemble Muse 'Anthropocene' presented by Bohemian Grove (Lamps)
Ensemble Muse 'Anthropocene' presented by Bohemian Grove (Lamps) Wednesday, June 19
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hibernian House
Ensemble Muse ‘Anthropocene’ Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. ENSEMBLE MUSE Jess Scott - flute Mateja …
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Mahamudra XIII
Mahamudra XIII Thursday, June 20
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Live mUsic Low Flung Nik Nak Towel Marrow More tba Jadis Mischka (VJ) Disruptive Patterns (DJ) Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1064222933768528/ Source: …
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Melanie Oxley and Chris Abraham
Melanie Oxley and Chris Abraham Friday, June 21
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue 505
The music of Melanie Oxley and Chris Abrahams gently unfolds before you as classic. Lyrically thoughtful, playful and clever, musically deceptively simple. Abrahams extraordinary talent reveals itself …
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Kontiki Racket 2019 Baptism: Winter Solstice Eve
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Kontiki Racket 2019 Saturday, June 22
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Paddington Town Hall
A visceral world of living and breathing new sounds, sinuous, sculptural and sizzling, in the form of a two-day festival event at Paddington Town Hall. Kontiki Racket counterpoints Ensemble Offspring …
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Baptism: Winter Solstice Eve Saturday, June 22
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Gordons Bay
Baptism must once again commune with the water spirits as winter continues to batter these shores. Baptism will be joined by fellow Aquatic Preachers, Toby G and Thibaud K Ft. Alice Chance who will …
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Signal to NOISE Kontiki Racket 2019
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Signal to NOISE Sunday, June 23
9:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Warehouse
82a Henderson rd Alexandria SIGNAL TO NOISE - An evening of electronic espionage & darkwave chaos THE END… <<Tone Generator - Defektro - Sys_frank>> MENSCH. PARTY OV ONE. Living …
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Kontiki Racket 2019 Sunday, June 23
5:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Paddington Town Hall
A visceral world of living and breathing new sounds, sinuous, sculptural and sizzling, in the form of a two-day festival event at Paddington Town Hall. Kontiki Racket counterpoints Ensemble Offspring …
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GABRIELLA SMART Plays the Epic INNER CITIES at the Republic
GABRIELLA SMART Plays the Epic INNER CITIES at the Republic Monday, June 24
3:30 AM – 10:00 AM
People's Republic of Australasia
More than five years ago, the People’s Republic was privileged to host what we often regard as the greatest performance seen at the house in nearly ten years of amazing events. Now our wonderful …
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Opus Now #14 Beethoven Opus 132 | Schack-Arnott | Kate Moore
Opus Now #14 Beethoven Opus 132 | Schack-Arnott | Kate Moore Wednesday, June 26
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Alpha Gallery
OPUS NOW #14 presented by CP PRODUCTIONS, Freya Schack-Arnott and Alpha Gallery Programme Freya Schack-Arnott | “Tapestries” Freya Schack-Arnott (cello and electronics) Kate Moore | …
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Open Frequencies #6 - Electronic Music Open Mic night Julianna Barwick + Mary Lattimore (USA) + Ears Have Ears DJs 4A Presents Byungjun Kwon 'This Is Me'
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Open Frequencies #6 - Electronic Music Open Mic night Thursday, June 27
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Seeking all forms of electronic music, including dance, ambient, noise, electro, techno, glitch, space rock, soundscape, modular, synth, electronica, chiptune, hip hop, loopers, improvised, live …
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Julianna Barwick + Mary Lattimore (USA) + Ears Have Ears DJs Thursday, June 27
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Red Rattler Theatre
North American luminaries Mary Lattimore and Julianna Barwick come together for a crystalline double bill at Sydney’s Red Rattler Theatre, with special guests Ears Have Ears DJs. Tickets on sale …
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4A Presents Byungjun Kwon 'This Is Me' Thursday, June 27
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
4A Centre for Comtemporary Asian Art
SYDNEY. Wednesday 26 June 6.00PM – 7:30PM Byungjun Kwon | 권 병준 This Is Me | 이것이 나다 Coinciding with the exhibition opening of The Invisible Hand, 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art presents Korean …
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Posse Cut: Henderson, Thomas, Edwardes Coolerators & Far Cry (double bill)
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Posse Cut: Henderson, Thomas, Edwardes Friday, June 28
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Dock
Jeff Henderson is one of the great improvisers, composers, trouble makers and social change makers in the southern hemisphere. On Thursday, June 27, he will be joined by the human pyramid of Miles and …
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Coolerators & Far Cry (double bill) Friday, June 28
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue 505
Back to back, Cool then Crazy, you get the chance to see 2 amazing and contrasting bands on the same night! Kicking off the night with some cool, off-beat grooves, Phillip Johnston (alto/sop saxes) …
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Room40: Open Frame 2019
Room40: Open Frame 2019 Saturday, June 29
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Carriageworks
An annual festival of transgressive sound, Open Frame 2019 is a project of contrast and aural spectra, explored by two lineups over two nights. This year features Merzbow (JPN) celebrating 40 years of …
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ZANG ft. Loose-y Crunché, GAS, Witness K, Dejaan Room40: Open Frame 2019 PLATFORM 2019
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ZANG ft. Loose-y Crunché, GAS, Witness K, Dejaan Sunday, June 30
11:00 AM – 1:59 PM
ZANG
ZANG would like to acknowledge that this event, and all work that we undertake, happens on stolen land that was never ceded. We wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Wangal …
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Room40: Open Frame 2019 Sunday, June 30
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Carriageworks
An annual festival of transgressive sound, Open Frame 2019 is a project of contrast and aural spectra, explored by two lineups over two nights. This year features Merzbow (JPN) celebrating 40 years of …
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PLATFORM 2019 Sunday, June 30
5:30 AM
Articulate project space
PLATFORM 2019 collection of short performances, artworks and extraordinary music Saturday & Sunday 29 & 30 JUNE 3.30pm at ARTICULATE PROJECT SPACE 497 Parramatta Rd, Leichhardt ARTISTS: …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #26 Making Space III: Launching the Ocean
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #26 Thursday, May 2
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 26 in the improvised, experimental or just plain weird yet beautiful music series. Blending the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. This month features Bi-Guignol, …
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Making Space III: Launching the Ocean Thursday, May 2
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
107 Projects
Join us for final event in the Making Space series as we ‘Launch the Ocean’ with the release of two new books: Coral Empire: Underwater Oceans, Colonial Tropics, Visual Modernity by Ann Elias and The …
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SICKOrchestra Friday, May 3
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Trevor Brown conducts a ever moving feast of musicians. Handpicked by Trevor “Sicko” contains a different line up each time they perform. The line up is yet to be announced. Sicko stands …
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PACT Salon: Dark and Lite™
PACT Salon: Dark and Lite™ Sunday, May 5
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PACT
All are welcome to PACT Salon: Dark & Lite™. All will be plunged into darkness. All will be bathed in the Lite™. All will be profound. All will become tacky. We invite you to take our lead, …
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Nights at Tempe #18 MLDVR, Allison Gallagher, Dualism, My Dad is Car at the PBC
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Nights at Tempe #18 Monday, May 6
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Alterity: Philippa Murphy-Haste & Paul Cutlan Josephine Macken & Niki Johnson Low Flung Doors 7pm / Music 7.30pm $15 adult $10 concession Alterity…. Phillippa Murphy-Haste and Paul Cutlan - …
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MLDVR, Allison Gallagher, Dualism, My Dad is Car at the PBC Monday, May 6
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
[May 5th at the Petersham Bowling Club, $10 suggested donation (nobody turned away for lack of funds) Urban Cowboy Records presents the first in (hopefully) many electronic evenings with Techno …
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Guest Talk | Holger Schulze: Acoustic Scenography
Guest Talk | Holger Schulze: Acoustic Scenography Thursday, May 9
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
UNSW Galleries
This talk by Holger Schulze, titled ‘Acoustic Scenography: Niches, resonances & auditory pathways in the showroom’, focuses on two exhibitions to explore the possibilities and …
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An Evening of Duets
An Evening of Duets Friday, May 10
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
First Set- Hannah Kim (Korean drums) and Sam Gill (Saxophone) is an improvising duo. Their music interweaves between Korean and jazz-influenced improvisational rhythms. Second Set - Yulugi is a fresh …
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Upstairs @The Glebe: You, Me, Us David Chesworth Layer On Layer launch - Sydney Golden Age May 11
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Upstairs @The Glebe: You, Me, Us Sunday, May 12
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Australian Youth Hotel
If You Can’t Stand The Machine Age Fly, Two Women and A Voice, My Unripe Art, Assists and Pride, Handsome and Immoral, My Hand On Your Throat… …is the working title for a piece composed …
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David Chesworth Layer On Layer launch - Sydney Golden Age May 11 Sunday, May 12
10:00 AM – 1:45 PM
Golden Age Cinema and Bar
David Chesworth ‘Layer on Layer’ Launch Doors open at 2:30pm / Live music from 10pm sharp ourgoldenage.com.au/live-music Melbourne post-punk pioneer David Chesworth launches the Chapter …
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KEYNA WILKINS EPHEMERA ENSEMBLE
KEYNA WILKINS EPHEMERA ENSEMBLE Monday, May 13
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
We’re very thrilled that one of the most exciting new ensembles in Australia comes to the People’s Republic for the first time in May, and we encourage all our friends not to miss … …
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Mahamudra 12
Mahamudra 12 Thursday, May 16
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Fauxbia Fauxbic Sean Duarte Sys_frank Disruptive Patterns DJ Video Synth Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/707393276365202/ Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2019/5/15/mahamudra-12
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IN-Formalism
IN-Formalism Saturday, May 18
11:00 PM
Casula Powerhouse
IN-Formalism witnesses the evolution of abstract non-objective art in Australia from 1968. The exhibition surveys the key generations of artists who have contributed to the ongoing language of …
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Toydeath Election Special! Laurence Pike / 'Holy Spring' Album Launch / Free Entry
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Toydeath Election Special! Sunday, May 19
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
MoshPit
Toydeath and Scruffamudda together again! With special guests NikNak vs Abstract Doll + PaNik. Yes its election night but we are setting us a faraday cage to block out all electronic communications so …
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Laurence Pike / 'Holy Spring' Album Launch / Free Entry Sunday, May 19
12:00 PM – 1:59 PM
Golden Age Cinema
Laurence Pike ‘Holy Spring’ Album Launch Doors open at 2:30pm / Live music from 10pm sharp ourgoldenage.com.au/live-music Prolific Australian percussionist and composer Laurence Pike …
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505 Sunday Sessions: Czarektrio
505 Sunday Sessions: Czarektrio Monday, May 20
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue 505
‘New’ Jazz is not a predictable beast, it doesn’t always resonate sonically like the ‘old’ yet still holds the deepest essence of the musical form. 505 in conjunction with The City Of Sydney and KAWAI …
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The Unutterable
The Unutterable Thursday, May 23
8:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Down / Under Space
The Unutterable ‘Group Exhibition’ Curated by Sebastian Callum ‘The Unutterable’ is a new showcase of Sydney artists and performers investigating the power of images in media …
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Kay Kay Dee
Kay Kay Dee Friday, May 24
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Kay Kay Dee is an improvising trio which features Adrian Lim-Klumpes on piano and electronics, Jim Denley on Saxophone and Chloe Kim on drums. Formed through the recent SIMA’s ‘Sonic …
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Bud Petal, Part à Bande, & Ian Shoebridge at Lamps
Bud Petal, Part à Bande, & Ian Shoebridge at Lamps Saturday, May 25
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Hibernian House (Level 4)
Music by Bud Petal! Tape loops awesomeness by Part à Bande! Fiction and poetry from another world by Ian Shoebridge! Bud Petal have recently released their fourth album Sydney, Sydney. The album is a …
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Pop+Up II 2019 Opus Now #13 Beethoven (Geist Quartet) | Grisey | Kurdish Folk Music Konzertprojekt presents: Saturation GRIP: Parrish Smith Club 4A: Rui Ho, Rainbow Chan x Marcus Whale, Del Lumanta x Milkffish, Corin, Ptwiggs, Yumgod, Wytchings
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Pop+Up II 2019 Sunday, May 26
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Archies
On May 25th we’re hosting a very special edition of our pop+up series in the Archies space at Jubilee Park. We are extremely proud of this curation, and we invite you to join us for what will be …
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Opus Now #13 Beethoven (Geist Quartet) | Grisey | Kurdish Folk Music Sunday, May 26
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Alpha Gallery
OPUS NOW presented by CP PRODUCTIONS, Freya Schack-Arnott and Alpha Gallery A concert series exploring relationships between the music of today and Beethoven’s sixteen String Quartets Concert …
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Konzertprojekt presents: Saturation Sunday, May 26
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
St. Stephen's Uniting Church
Each concert we are presenting as part of Light Qualities takes its title from a different method of photo manipulation. The first concert, ‘Saturation’ (which refers to the intensity of a colour in …
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GRIP: Parrish Smith Sunday, May 26
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Address TBA
//// Parrish Smith (Dekmantel, L.I.E.S., Knekelhuis) https://soundcloud.com/parrishsmith //// Nerve [live] (RES, A Colourful Storm, Steeplejack) https://soundcloud.com/nervenerve | …
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Club 4A: Rui Ho, Rainbow Chan x Marcus Whale, Del Lumanta x Milkffish, Corin, Ptwiggs, Yumgod, Wytchings Sunday, May 26
9:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Dynasty Karaoke
4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art and Liquid Architecture present the second edition of Club 4A, leaving the confines of the white cube and taking performance art back to the club. Curated by …
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The Sticks return to Sydney's 505
The Sticks return to Sydney's 505 Monday, May 27
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Venue 505
‘The Sticks are a three piece band from Sydney. They meld the immediacy, spontaneity and physicality of live performance with a palette of sound more associated with produced or electronic …
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Open Frequencies #5 - Electronic Music Open Mic night
Open Frequencies #5 - Electronic Music Open Mic night Thursday, May 30
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Seeking all forms of electronic music, including dance, ambient, noise, electro, techno, glitch, space rock, soundscape, modular, synth, electronica, chiptune, hip hop, loopers, improvised, live …
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April 2019

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The Great Attractor No. 3 Performature: Performateur #3 EVIL #3 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live
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The Great Attractor No. 3 Monday, April 1
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
roundhouse, behind University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
a part of MARCH DANCE THE GREAT ATTRACTOR No. 3 dancer PETER FRASER with musician LAURA ALTMAN dancer VICTORIA HUNT with musicians ERIC AVERY (Saturday only) and SONYA HOLOWELL SATURDAY & SUNDAY …
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Performature: Performateur #3 Monday, April 1
3:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Articulate Project Space
Image: WeiZen Ho t h e s u b t l e b e i n g s 2018. Photo Vsevolod Vlaskine A collective of installation art practitioners, sound and performing artists will explore ways of extending the visual and …
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EVIL #3 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Monday, April 1
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mosh Pit
the continuing adventures in sound at MoshPit NOW occurring every month from March on the last Sunday this month features: Simeon Bartholomew (SEIMS, GODSWOUNDS) Mr Plebatron Subespai Bi-Guignol …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #25 Making Space II: Caught on the brim
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #25 Thursday, April 4
9:00 AM – 2:59 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 25 in the improvised, experimental or just plain weird yet beautiful music series. Blending the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. This month features, HAZEY, Defektro, …
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Making Space II: Caught on the brim Thursday, April 4
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
107 Projects
This conversation brings together milliner Rosie Boylan and drummer Simon Barker with museum curator Jude Philp to discuss the art of translating knowledge and experiences into creative outlets and …
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Microfiche & Band of Five Names
Microfiche & Band of Five Names Friday, April 5
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
1st set - Band of Five Names Phil Slater - trumpet Simon Barker - drums Matt McMahon - piano Five names, three undisputed legends of the local scene. Their three albums cover a wide array of …
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COLIN BRIGHT's Syzygy Band Applications NOW OPEN: New Age Noise - Collaboration
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COLIN BRIGHT's Syzygy Band Sunday, April 7
9:00 AM
People's Republic of Australasia
It’s 4 years since Colin Bright brought his tremendous Sp-A-C–E project to our venue so we’re thrilled to welcome back one of Australia’s finest improvisers and experimental …
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Applications NOW OPEN: New Age Noise - Collaboration Sunday, April 7
10:30 PM
Information and Cultural Exchange
Applications are now open for New Age Noise - Collaboration! This term of New Age Noise workshops is all about collaboration as we explore the ways in which we can collaborate with others using …
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Indri Ep Launch
Indri Ep Launch Saturday, April 13
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Network Connection Records
A celebration of new beginnings, come enjoy some music. Line up indri (live) con pani (deej) Have fun and be respectful. This event will take place on Gadigal land. Source: …
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Zubin Kanga: Piano Ex Machina (Sydney) Upstairs @The Glebe: Blind Duets
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Zubin Kanga: Piano Ex Machina (Sydney) Sunday, April 14
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Book tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/piano-ex-machina-sydney-tickets-58007621357 PIANO EX MACHINA is the latest mind-bending piano and multimedia international tour by award-winning …
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Upstairs @The Glebe: Blind Duets Sunday, April 14
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Australian Youth Hotel
Join the music box project for a series of interweaving duets featuring artists who’ve never met in the sonic realm. Throw away the dating app, each musical partner has been hand picked and …
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Mahamudra 11
Mahamudra 11 Thursday, April 18
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hideaway Bar
Mahamudra 11 Justice Yeldham Luke Snarl Jade Boyd DJ Disruptive Patterns VJ Video Synth April 17 Hideaway Bar Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2019/4/17/mahamudra-11
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DEAD/Pure Mass/Meat Cake/Defektro - Sydney
DEAD/Pure Mass/Meat Cake/Defektro - Sydney Friday, April 19
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Small Shows DIY
For fans of exceptionally good music: At Small Shows/96 Tears DEAD (Victoria) https://weemptyrooms.bandcamp.com/album/commander Pure Mass https://terribletapes.bandcamp.com/track/pure-mass-who-yells …
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Vespertine Hours
Vespertine Hours Sunday, April 21
8:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Warehouse
Free Party to cellebrate Swerves Birthday featuring: Browning Mummery (trapdoor tapes / iceage productions) Rand Holland (room 40) Singing Sadie (dual Plover) Justice Yeldham Evil Hearts. (chemical …
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Chris Abrahams SOLO/DUO PERFORMANCE & BOOK LAUNCH
Chris Abrahams SOLO/DUO PERFORMANCE & BOOK LAUNCH Monday, April 22
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
The People’s Republic is incredibly proud to have been asked by one of Australia’s finest and most popular musicians to host the launch of his first novel and a performance to celebrate …
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Open Frequencies #4 - Electronic Music Open Mic night
Open Frequencies #4 - Electronic Music Open Mic night Thursday, April 25
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Seeking all forms of electronic music, including dance, ambient, noise, electro, techno, glitch, space rock, soundscape, modular, synth, electronica, chiptune, hip hop, loopers, improvised, live …
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Narrative Generator (for Living Machine): Leichardt Remixed Alterity : Paul Cutlan & Phillippa Murphy-Haste
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Narrative Generator (for Living Machine): Leichardt Remixed Friday, April 26
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Leichhardt Town Hall
A narrator, a sound artist, and three instrumentalists combine to form the Living Machine; an assemblage of humans and sound-making technology that turn the audience’s suggestions into wholly …
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Alterity : Paul Cutlan & Phillippa Murphy-Haste Friday, April 26
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Phillippa Murphy-Haste and Paul Cutlan - clarinets and a few other things “We come together to play the same instruments, but we are also bringing our own voices, so there is the encounter with …
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Sizzle EVIL #4 - Anewhai Sth East Asian Experimental Music Festival SYD 505 Sunday Sessions: Sam Gill’s Coursed Waters (album launch)
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Sizzle Monday, April 29
5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
From art music to pop music and everything in between, Sizzle returns to the Petersham Bowling Club for another year of free, family-friendly aural delights. 2019 will see Ensemble Offspring joined by …
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EVIL #4 - Anewhai Sth East Asian Experimental Music Festival SYD Monday, April 29
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MoshPit
In conjunction with the ANEWHAI South East Asian DIY Music Festival, EVIL brings you: Nik Nak (Toydeath) The Dirk Kruithof Trio Taraven (Taras Jones vs Josh Shipton) Source: …
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505 Sunday Sessions: Sam Gill’s Coursed Waters (album launch) Monday, April 29
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue 505
‘New’ Jazz is not a predictable beast, it doesn’t always resonate sonically like the ‘old’ yet still holds the deepest essence of the musical form. 505 in conjunction with The City Of Sydney and KAWAI …
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March 2019

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Sonic Moves X
Sonic Moves X Friday, March 1
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Halfback Books
Line Up: MANSION Improvising structures and textures with a love of the melodic. Vocals-Emma Holley Trumpet-Euan Chaffey Guitar- Samuel Killick Piano-Lauren Tsamouras Liz Cheung Liz Cheung is a very …
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Pop+up i 2019
Pop+up i 2019 Sunday, March 3
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
San Telmo Photographic Studio
We’re back, baby. After a successful 2018 season, Lost+sound returns with the first of three pop+up events at San Telmo Studios in Chippendale. Four new acts + 20 minutes each + copious amounts …
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SICKO - 3rd March
SICKO - 3rd March Monday, March 4
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tom Fosters Seniors Centre
SICKO - March 3rd Freya Schack-Arnott Solo cello and effects Reza Feza: Shonk electro loner cabaret Hot off the ironing board Yamaha gherkin divorce tracks Likes marriage, death, groceries, gherkins, …
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Whir // Charlie Sundborn // Hum Somewhere at Lamps (Boho Grove)
Whir // Charlie Sundborn // Hum Somewhere at Lamps (Boho Grove) Wednesday, March 6
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Whir // Charlie Sundborn // Hum Somewhere Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) EARLY START!!! Doors at 6:30pm, music starts at 7pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: WHIR Lisa McCowage - …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #24 The Matter of Objects & Materiality- Exhibition Opening Making Space I: Bodies, Space and the Anthropocene
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #24 Thursday, March 7
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 24 in the improvised, experimental or just plain weird yet beautiful music series. Blending the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. This month features John Cobbin, …
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The Matter of Objects & Materiality- Exhibition Opening Thursday, March 7
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Gallery Lane Cove
ART MONTH @ Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios The Matter of Objects & Materiality Kath Fries. Alia Parker. Kate Brown. Opening Wednesday 6 MARCH 2019, 6 - 8pm with live-event performance by …
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Making Space I: Bodies, Space and the Anthropocene Thursday, March 7
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
107 Projects
Making Space I: Bodies, Space and the Anthropocene builds on the 2019 Sydney Festival event Talking Dance: Hacking the Anthropocene. This event prefaced a week-long workshop which brought together …
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McConnachie/Dewhurst/Barker - Rock Dog Album Launch Bleurgh! (special guests) and Hela at the PBC
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McConnachie/Dewhurst/Barker - Rock Dog Album Launch Friday, March 8
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Venue 505
Coming together to celebrate the release of their trio album ‘Rock Dog’, recorded in Melbourne in 2017 is Scott McConnachie (saxophones), Simon Barker (drums) and Carl Dewhurst (guitar) …
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Bleurgh! (special guests) and Hela at the PBC Friday, March 8
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
more improvised madness from: BLEURGH! With guests: Nik Nak, special electronic stick Cameron Zacherson Bron Watkins Hannah Kim Trevor Brown Bleurgh! are an experimental improvisation band. With Sam …
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Ailsa Liu / Allison Gallagher / Marrow / Milkffish / NO-FI
Ailsa Liu / Allison Gallagher / Marrow / Milkffish / NO-FI Sunday, March 10
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Small Shows DIY
Please join us for an evening of experimental and ambient noises and sounds. In alphabetical order: Ailsa Liu - soundcloud.com/tri-a Allison Gallagher - heart-emoji.bandcamp.com Marrow - …
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Speaking With Your Mouth Full
Speaking With Your Mouth Full Friday, March 15
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Green Square Library & Plaza
Green Square Library presents ‘Speaking With Your Mouth Full’. A live performance for Art Month as part of the Waterloo-Green Square precinct night. FREE EVENT Curated by Alan Schacher and …
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Alex and ria
Alex and ria Saturday, March 16
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
82A Henderson RdAlexandria, NSW, 2015Australia
Jim Denley + Bonnie Stewart + Romy Caen Sonya Holowell + Laura Altman + Nick Ashwood (Tas) + Mel Herbert = smAn Matt Earle + Peter Farrar $10 on the door Doors from 7pm Sounds from 7:30pm Source: …
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Zang001 ft. Low Flung/Sophie Loizou/Luke Snarl/Sharp & Loose/KHO PACT Salon: Slurp!
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Zang001 ft. Low Flung/Sophie Loizou/Luke Snarl/Sharp & Loose/KHO Sunday, March 17
10:00 AM – 2:59 PM
Join the Dots Workshop
ZANG would like to acknowledge that this event, and all work that we undertake, happens on stolen land that was never ceded. We wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Wangal …
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PACT Salon: Slurp! Sunday, March 17
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
PACT
Pact Salon: SLURP! is an exploration of sensory response and nostalgia, engaging with the five senses to fully engage and immerse the body in a liminal space. It encourages self-discovery, asking the …
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Sydney Improvisers Composers Kollektiv Orchestra Nights at Tempe #17 MICHAEL ATHERTON & JON DRUMMOND : L/E/A/P at the Republic
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Sydney Improvisers Composers Kollektiv Orchestra Monday, March 18
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tom Fosters Seniors Centre
Lee McIver - Trumpet Julian Curwin - Banjo Phillip Johnston - Soprano/Alto Saxophone Ian Pieterse - Baritone Saxophone Ivan Jordan - Drums Emily-Rose Šárkova - Accordion Niki Johnson - vibraphone …
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Nights at Tempe #17 Monday, March 18
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tempe Jets
180º Jim Denley, Amanda Stewart, Nick Ashwood Laura Altman Andrew Fedorovitch, Alexandra Spence, Peter Farrar Doors 7pm / Music 7.30pm $15 adult $10 concession 180º is Nick Ashwood (acoustic guitar), …
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MICHAEL ATHERTON & JON DRUMMOND : L/E/A/P at the Republic Monday, March 18
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
The People's Republic of Australasia
The People’s Republic is committed to bringing diverse and interesting musics to our friends and when we heard about a remarkable new project from two brilliant Sydney-based musicians and …
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Sweeting/Alduca/Waples // States of Chaos at Lamps (Boho Grove)
Sweeting/Alduca/Waples // States of Chaos at Lamps (Boho Grove) Wednesday, March 20
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hibernian House
SAW (Sweeting/Alduca/Waples) // States of Chaos Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) EARLY START!!! Doors at 6:30pm, music starts at 7pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: SAW …
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Mahamudra 10
Mahamudra 10 Thursday, March 21
9:00 AM – 2:59 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Gail Priest https://gailpriest.bandcamp.com/ milkffish https://soundcloud.com/milkffish no-fi video synth https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8Ifw-3QxU_Nlp76SwKpWA disruptive patterns …
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V So Pure Au Tour w/ Ov Pain, Justice Yeldham, Draino, Bura Bura
V So Pure Au Tour w/ Ov Pain, Justice Yeldham, Draino, Bura Bura Saturday, March 23
10:00 AM – 2:59 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
V ‘SO PURE’ RECORD RELEASE TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS Ov Pain RELEASING ‘SPUR’ ✺ FRIDAY 22ND MARCH SYDNEY Petersham Bowling Club w/ V, Ov Pain, JUSTICE YELDHAM, Draino, Bura Bura …
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Album Launch: We Make Each Other Up
Album Launch: We Make Each Other Up Wednesday, March 27
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Verge Gallery - Jane Foss Russell Plaza
Album Launch: We Make Each Other Up Tuesday 26 March 2019 From 6.30pm Sydney record label World’s Only celebrates the release of Megan Alice Clune’s composition for ‘We Make Each Other …
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Open Frequencies#3 - Electronic Music Open Mic night & forum Agora - 4
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Open Frequencies#3 - Electronic Music Open Mic night & forum Thursday, March 28
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hideaway Bar
- We are now at Hideaway Bar on last Wednesdays of the month - Based on the EMOM nights in the UK started by Martin Christie, this is a free night to turn up and show (or try out) your electronic …
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Agora - 4 Thursday, March 28
10:30 PM – 11:30 PM
168 Old Canterbury RoadSummer Hill, NSW, 2130Australia
The fourth instalment of Agora will take place on Saturday the 6th of April in Summer Hill. We’re fortunate to welcome a variety of artists and writers to exhibit their work among friends old …
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SPIRAL presents: Specks Performature: Performateur #1
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SPIRAL presents: Specks Saturday, March 30
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
SPIRAL is back for 2019 and are bringing more energy and rhythms then ever before! ‘Specks’ kicks off SPIRAL’s new concert season, and highlights both solo and small ensemble written …
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Performature: Performateur #1 Saturday, March 30
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Articulate Project Space
Image: WeiZen Ho t h e s u b t l e b e i n g s 2018. Photo Vsevolod Vlaskine A collective of installation art practitioners, sound and performing artists will explore ways of extending the visual and …
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The Great Attractor No. 3 Performature: Performateur #2 Opal Beau / Lucy Cliché / Enderie Lite / Call Compatible @PBC Lucas Abela free gig at MCA
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The Great Attractor No. 3 Sunday, March 31
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
roundhouse, behind University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
a part of MARCH DANCE THE GREAT ATTRACTOR No. 3 dancer PETER FRASER with musician LAURA ALTMAN dancer VICTORIA HUNT with musicians ERIC AVERY (Saturday only) and SONYA HOLOWELL SATURDAY & SUNDAY …
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Performature: Performateur #2 Sunday, March 31
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Articulate Project Space
Image: WeiZen Ho t h e s u b t l e b e i n g s 2018. Photo Vsevolod Vlaskine A collective of installation art practitioners, sound and performing artists will explore ways of extending the visual and …
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Opal Beau / Lucy Cliché / Enderie Lite / Call Compatible @PBC Sunday, March 31
11:00 AM – 2:59 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
Opal Beau (Melb via Taiwan) Lucy Cliché Enderie Lite Call Compatible Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/299070557456957/ Source: …
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Lucas Abela free gig at MCA Sunday, March 31
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
MCA
PERFORMANCE Lucas Abela performance — Part of ‘The National 2019: New Australian Art’ opening weekend free, no booking required When 30 March 2019 4:20 – 4:50pm Ticket price Free, no booking required …
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Godtet Residency week 5 January 31st
Godtet Residency week 5 January 31st Friday, February 1
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Lazybones Lounge
GODTET RESIDENCY THURSDAYS IN JANUARY Restaurant open 5pm-late! Week 5 31st GODTET w/horns Grown Ocean Bike Thief Czarektrio The Horns of GOD all star cast: James Greening Bone- All time Aussie great …
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In the shadow of something bigger
In the shadow of something bigger Saturday, February 2
1:30 PM – 3:59 PM
The Valve Bar
GABBER-NOISE-INDUSTRIAL-EXTREME EDM. 9:30pm to 3am . 1st FEB 2018 $5 on the door. TIMETABLE : 10h00 - SYSFRANK 10h45 - GELIDO 11h30 - ALEX B 12h15 - KOLEKTOR 01h00 - LATRINE 01h45 - MALADROIT 02h15 - …
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WETBODY Tour Sydney w/Marcus Not Singing+Knitted Abyss+Ailsa Liu INNER WEST NOISE FEST #1
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WETBODY Tour Sydney w/Marcus Not Singing+Knitted Abyss+Ailsa Liu Sunday, February 3
12:00 PM – 3:45 PM
The Gaelic Club
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INNER WEST NOISE FEST #1 Sunday, February 3
4:00 AM – 3:59 PM
Venue TBA
INNER WEST NOISE FEST #1 VENUE TO BE ANNOUNCED CLOSER TO THE DAY STARTS MIDDAY ALL AGES NO FUCKWITS Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/2201194886874333/ Source: …
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SICKO 2019 Season Launch
SICKO 2019 Season Launch Monday, February 4
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Tom Foster Seniors Centre
Anti Guitar Trio Anti Guitar Trio play progressive guitar compositions written by Simon Dawes of Instrumental (adj). Expect intricate, polyrhythmic and mesmerising composition in the vein of Robert …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #23
The Sounds Unsound Presents #23 Thursday, February 7
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 23 in the resurrected series of improvised, experimental or just plain weird yet beautiful music nights. Still blending the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. 5.00pm …
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Aac//107: Alon Ilsar and Hinterlandt
Aac//107: Alon Ilsar and Hinterlandt Friday, February 8
12:00 PM – 3:59 PM
107 Projects
AAC//107 is a monthly showcase of progressive, experimental and thoughtful local music, presented by Art As Catharsis, 107 and City of Sydney. This month we have: - Alon Ilsar performs Trigger Happy …
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The Necks - Wollongong
The Necks - Wollongong Saturday, February 9
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Wollongong Town Hall
Revered instrumental trio The Necks return to Wollongong following a sell-out UK and European tour and the release of their 20th album ‘Body’. Described by the New York Times as ‘the greatest trio on …
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Sonic Futures: Jazz Stars of Tomorrow - Chloe Kim Nocturnal soundwalk, cooks river
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Sonic Futures: Jazz Stars of Tomorrow - Chloe Kim Sunday, February 10
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Seymour Centre
Sonic Futures (previously Trigger) spotlights outstanding young jazz talents – someone on the brink of their professional career, whose calibre of improvisation and composition has set them apart. …
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Nocturnal soundwalk, cooks river Sunday, February 10
11:40 AM – 1:30 PM
Kendrick Park
nocturnal soundwalk along the cooks river. led by alexandra spence & jeremy hegge http://alexandraspence.net/ // https://jeremyh.bandcamp.com/ meet kendrick park, tempe at 7.40. walk will begin at …
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Nights at Tempe #16 An evening with This Is Not Rocket Science
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Nights at Tempe #16 Monday, February 11
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Jo Truman + Melanie Eden ‘parasite’ album launch Rhys Mottley Spill Meredith Maloney + Tony Buck Doors 7pm / Music 7.30pm $15 adult $10 concession Jo Truman is a truly extraordinary …
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An evening with This Is Not Rocket Science Monday, February 11
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
107 Projects
Synth meet&workshop Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/544919402680384/ Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2019/2/10/an-evening-with-this-is-not-rocket-science
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Mutants 4
Mutants 4 Saturday, February 16
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Valve Bar - Agincourt Hotel
Hardcore,Gabber,Breakcore,Terror,Speedcore IN THE BASEMENT @ VALVE BAR 871 George St, Sydney CBD 9pm till 4am, No Lockouts, $10 entry $5 before 11 lineup: THE MASSACRE (Switzerland) PASSENGEROFSHIT …
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Sedition Edition
Sedition Edition Sunday, February 17
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sedition
Sedition Edition ~ 275 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst Sydney. Paintings by Angela Garrick, Nick Santoro (represented by Egg and Dart) and Renee Jaeger. Invite image Nick Santoro Electronic set @7pm ~ …
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Helu, Magda Mayas and Jim Denley, SICKOrchestra ADSR Zine Launch
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Helu, Magda Mayas and Jim Denley, SICKOrchestra Monday, February 18
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tom Foster Senior Centre
HELU Evan McGregor - drums David Sattout - guitar Josh Ahearn bass Magda Mayas - Clavinet Jim Denley - Woodwinds SICKOrchestra $15 entry Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/325790831376868/ …
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ADSR Zine Launch Monday, February 18
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Legs on the Wall - Studio 1, Level 3
New ZIne. Issue 001. artist contributors. read, snack, chat, read, listen, look. adsrzine@gmail.com feat. sound installation by James Hazel + exhibition of design and lighting based installations by …
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Mansion // Microfiche at Lamps (Presented by Boho)
Mansion // Microfiche at Lamps (Presented by Boho) Wednesday, February 20
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Mansion // Microfiche Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: MANSION Emma Holley - vocals Euan Chaffey - trumpet …
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Mahamudra 9
Mahamudra 9 Thursday, February 21
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Border Menace https://soundcloud.com/border-menace MLDVR mldvr.bandcamp.com Party Ov One Disruptive Patterns (DJ) Video Synth (VJ) The Hideaway Bar 156 Enmore Rd, Newtown Wednesday 20th February …
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Forces in Music - Music Masterclasses 2019 chemical imbalance. label showcase IV. 2019
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Forces in Music - Music Masterclasses 2019 Saturday, February 23
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Robert Webster Building
You are invited to the first in the series of 2019 Music Masterclasses in the School of the Arts and Media Title: From music to sound to energy to music: a deeper ecology. Douglas Kahn with …
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chemical imbalance. label showcase IV. 2019 Saturday, February 23
11:30 AM – 3:59 PM
Alexandria Warehouse
It’s time again for the annual chemical imbalance. event … our label showcase! #4, twentynineteen. - which has crept up very quickly and will be happening THIS coming Friday, the 22nd of …
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Soot & Married Man Co-Album Launch with Place Holder
Soot & Married Man Co-Album Launch with Place Holder Sunday, February 24
12:00 PM – 3:59 PM
Union Hotel Newtown
OOT (QLD) / Album Launch Soot burst into the hearts of Brisbane kidz everywhere in 2018, and rejuvenated the dead hearts of older jerks too. Totally fresh and vital punk music, Soot expand in 2019 …
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Open Frequencies#2 - Electronic Music Open Mic night
Open Frequencies#2 - Electronic Music Open Mic night Wednesday, February 27
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
On again at Hideaway Bar - get your short electronic sets ready. YOU can play at this night. Welcoming all forms of electronica, soundscape, electro, beatmakers, loopers, chiptune, synths, EDM, ipads, …
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January 2019

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ROIL (Chris Abrahams / Mike Majkowski / James Waples) Godtet Residency week 1 January 3rd
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ROIL (Chris Abrahams / Mike Majkowski / James Waples) Friday, January 4
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
The band I once described as “maybe the most creative improvising trio in Sydney” is ten years old. Chris Abrahams, James Waples, will once again join Mike Markovski (home from Berlin for …
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Godtet Residency week 1 January 3rd Friday, January 4
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Lazybones Lounge
GODTET RESIDENCY THURSDAYS IN JANUARY Restaurant open 5pm-late! Week 1 January 3rd GODTET feat. Simon Barker Simon Barker Solo Mick Stuart polymba trio Cardboard Heroes Hekka Simon Barker: A Master …
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PARTY OV ONE/REBEL SCUM/EDO & ARNOLD/PLACE HOLDER
PARTY OV ONE/REBEL SCUM/EDO & ARNOLD/PLACE HOLDER Saturday, January 5
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Gaelic Club
>> Mundane Life & chemical imbalance. << <<<<<<<<<<<<invite you>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> team up, …
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Nights at Tempe #15
Nights at Tempe #15 Monday, January 7
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tempe Jets
BarMoi Barbara Guzman and Moiver Ocayo Michael Paul Young Blip + Mike Majkowski, Dale Gorfinkel, Robbie Avenaim and Jim Denley Since 2012, Barbara Guzman and Moiver Ocayo (both from Chile) have …
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Masters of Modern Sound Godtet Residency week 2 January 10th
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Masters of Modern Sound Friday, January 11
12:00 PM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Experience art like never before in an after dark sonic sensation. Journey through the Gallery and encounter leading Australian and international composers, musicians, sound designers, and performers …
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Godtet Residency week 2 January 10th Friday, January 11
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Lazybones Lounge
GODTET RESIDENCY THURSDAYS IN JANUARY Restaurant open 5pm-late! Week 2 January 10th GODTET feat. Malin Sylla (Kora) Danaïdes (FKA Alcohotlicks) Osa Esu la la la Malin Sylla from West Africa will be …
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Trio Nueva es Norte + Chasing the Dreams at The Servo SUPPRESSION DAM SS1: Alaska Orchestra, Peter Hollo, Angela Garrick + more Sound Walk with Sonia Leber and David Chesworth DAVID CHESWORTH Plays 50 SYNTHESIZER GREATS
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Trio Nueva es Norte + Chasing the Dreams at The Servo Sunday, January 13
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Servo Food Truck Bar
Trio Nueva es Norte is the Anti-Honk Festival that the Honk Festival needs. What would Matter be without anti-Matter? Freeze without antifreeze, Or Christ without the antiChrist? What would the Honk …
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SUPPRESSION DAM Sunday, January 13
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre
ENSEMBLE OFFSPRING, INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE AND ENSEMBLE ADAPTER | AUSTRALIA / USA / GER Ensemble Offspring joins two other celebrated international art music ensembles – International …
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SS1: Alaska Orchestra, Peter Hollo, Angela Garrick + more Sunday, January 13
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Down / Under Space
EARLYBIRD $10 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW – DETAILS BELOW Announcing Surfacing Series, a new series for abstract, experimental and outsider composition. SS1 explores the idea and application of …
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Sound Walk with Sonia Leber and David Chesworth Sunday, January 13
6:00 AM – 7:30 AM
UNSW Art & Design
UNSW Galleries presents Sound Walk with Sonia Leber and David Chesworth Join exhibiting artists Sonia Leber and David Chesworth on a guided walk starting from UNSW Galleries. The sound walk will tour …
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DAVID CHESWORTH Plays 50 SYNTHESIZER GREATS Sunday, January 13
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
In 1978 an extraordinary album was recorded in a living room in Melbourne. To start 2019, the People’s Republic is very thrilled to welcome one of Australia’s most important experimental …
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SUPPRESSION DAM
SUPPRESSION DAM Monday, January 14
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre
ENSEMBLE OFFSPRING, INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE AND ENSEMBLE ADAPTER | AUSTRALIA / USA / GER Ensemble Offspring joins two other celebrated international art music ensembles – International …
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Applications now open: New Age Noise - Production 101
Applications now open: New Age Noise - Production 101 Wednesday, January 16
4:00 PM
Information and Cultural Exchange (ICE)
Applications are now open for NEW AGE NOISE - PRODUCTION 101. Building on All Girl Electronic (2016 - 2018), New Age Noise is the next stage of free music production workshops for female, transgender …
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Mahamudra 8
Mahamudra 8 Thursday, January 17
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Power Steering Bura Bura Ingredient Video Synth Disruptive Patterns More TBA Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/540405563127334/ Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2019/1/16/mahamudra-8
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The Necks | 17 - 20 Jan Godtet Residency week 3 January 17th
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The Necks | 17 - 20 Jan Friday, January 18
12:00 PM
Sydney Opera House
The Necks | 17 - 20 Jan | Utzon Room “The greatest trio on earth” The New York Times Innovative, unpredictable and never the same performance twice - lauded Australian trio The Necks return to take on …
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Godtet Residency week 3 January 17th Friday, January 18
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Lazybones Lounge
GODTET RESIDENCY THURSDAYS IN JANUARY Restaurant open 5pm-late! Week 3 January 17th GODTET feat. Sandy Evans(sax) Tangents Sandy Evans Music trio Odoya Ayodo Sandy Evans We are so honoured to have …
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T5 Tank Sound Project EVIL #2 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live
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T5 Tank Sound Project Monday, January 21
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Mosman Art Gallery
Four new site-specific artworks – by renowned Sydney-based sound artists Chris Caines and Gail Priest, and experimental, multi-disciplinary artists David Haines and Joyce Hinterding – premiere at a …
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EVIL #2 - Experimental Vs Improvised Live Monday, January 21
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
MoshPit
the second of our events featuring: Forenzics SCAR Nik Nak The Raven Strictly 18+ only Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/196046781315800/ Source: …
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T5 TANK SOUND PROJECT Instrument Building Workshop Immerse
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T5 TANK SOUND PROJECT Thursday, January 24
2:00 AM
Mosman Art Gallery
Four new site-specific artworks – by renowned Sydney-based sound artists Chris Caines and Gail Priest, and experimental, multi-disciplinary artists David Haines and Joyce Hinterding – premiere at a …
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Instrument Building Workshop Thursday, January 24
5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Sydney Art Space
INSTRUMENT BUILDING WORKSHOP USING FOUND OBJECTS 23 January 2019 What kind of music can you make from PVC pipes, rubber bands and a bucket of water? In this workshop, participants will get a crash …
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Immerse Thursday, January 24
10:00 AM
UTS
360-degree video projections morph and change in response to live performances of classical and electronic music in IMMERSE. This new collaborative project was created for the UTS Data Arena, an …
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The NOW now 2019
The NOW now 2019 Friday, January 25
11:00 AM
107 Projects
Dear music lovers, the NOW now number 18 is on its way. Possibly due to the overwhelming generosity and support of the musicians involved, this years edition is relying on the support of caring …
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Open Frequencies - Electronic Music Open Mic night (Sydney)
Open Frequencies - Electronic Music Open Mic night (Sydney) Thursday, January 31
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Based on Martin Christie’s EMOM nights in the UK, this is a free night to turn up and showcase your electronic creativity in a 15-minute slot. Open to everyone of all ages, genders, and genres …
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The Brook of No Return (Sydney) MCA Artbar: Curated by Hoda Afshar
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The Brook of No Return (Sydney) Saturday, December 1
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
St Lukes Church
THE BROOK OF NO RETURN brings together spirit and comedy, myth and politics, lights and live music on unique instruments, with craziness and lots of surprises in a story that follows the plight of an …
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MCA Artbar: Curated by Hoda Afshar Saturday, December 1
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
MCA
MCA ARTBAR: Continuation Curated by Hoda Afshar ‘The Primavera Edition’ of ARTBAR, curated by Hoda Afshar, takes over the Museum with a celebration of communities pushed to the boundaries. Ideas of …
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The Brook of No Return (Sydney) IN House Exhibition, Party & Sound Installation
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The Brook of No Return (Sydney) Sunday, December 2
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
St Lukes Church
THE BROOK OF NO RETURN brings together spirit and comedy, myth and politics, lights and live music on unique instruments, with craziness and lots of surprises in a story that follows the plight of an …
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IN House Exhibition, Party & Sound Installation Sunday, December 2
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Scratch Art Space
Join us for our annual IN House exhibition and end of year wrap party on December 1st. The exhibition is a mix of studio & associated artists and we’re celebrating everyone that has …
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Suddenly you are there by Kate Brown Rebel Scum / Rorschach Climax Ensemble at Lamps (Bohemian Grove) Lone Hemispheres
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Suddenly you are there by Kate Brown Wednesday, December 5
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Our Neon Foe
Opening 6-8pm with vocal performance across Parramatta rd at 7:15pm Suddenly you are there is a performance exhibition by Kate Brown that incorporates graphic notation, text, installation and a vocal …
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Rebel Scum / Rorschach Climax Ensemble at Lamps (Bohemian Grove) Wednesday, December 5
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Rebel Scum // Rorschach Climax Ensemble Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: REBEL SCUM Rhys Mottley - guitar Bonnie …
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Lone Hemispheres Wednesday, December 5
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Carriageworks
Experience three masterful soloists interpreting the work and legacy of revolutionary composer, mathematician and architect Iannis Xenakis in an intimate setting. Ensemble Offspring presents seminal …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #22
The Sounds Unsound Presents #22 Thursday, December 6
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 22 in the resurrected series of improvised, experimental or just plain weird yet beautiful music nights. Still blending the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. 5.00pm …
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Sound and Sense
Sound and Sense Sunday, December 9
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Flow Studios
Sound and Sense is an evening that takes poetry away from the realm of dusty annals and crusty old men and has a rad time playing with how poetry is relevant, crucial, and JOYOUS. MC’d by …
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A Tribute to Chris Mann at the People's Republic
A Tribute to Chris Mann at the People's Republic Monday, December 10
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
The People’s Republic is proud to host a tribute to one of Australia’s most unique experimental artists, curated by two distinguished friends and collaborators… A TRIBUTE TOCHRIS …
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Tangents + Alister Spence Trio
Tangents + Alister Spence Trio Thursday, December 13
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Venue 505
Venue 505 / Wednesday 12 December / 8pm $20 w BF pre-sale / $25 at door Two of Sydney’s finest improvising groups share a special double bill at Sydney’s finest jazz establishment… …
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2018 HATCHED SUMMER SCHOOL CONCERTS
2018 HATCHED SUMMER SCHOOL CONCERTS Saturday, December 15
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Glebe Justice Centre
Jezebel 5pm / Lecture About Bad Music 7pm Friday 14 December Your ticket gets you into BOTH sessions. Come and hear the fruits of the Hatched Academy Composers’ Summer School in the heart of the …
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Suddenly you are there by Kate Brown
Suddenly you are there by Kate Brown Sunday, December 16
5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Our Neon Foe
Opening 6-8pm with vocal performance across Parramatta rd at 7:15pm Suddenly you are there is a performance exhibition by Kate Brown that incorporates graphic notation, text, installation and a vocal …
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Rorschach Climax Ensemble – Anti Guitar Trio – Miles Thomas Nights at Tempe #14
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Rorschach Climax Ensemble – Anti Guitar Trio – Miles Thomas Monday, December 17
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Red Bar
Sunday 16th December at RED BAR, 36 Glebe Point Road Glebe Rorschach Climax Ensemble – Anti Guitar Trio – Miles Thomas 8pm Rorschach Climax Ensemble R.C.E. was founded by Eupcaccia Records label …
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Nights at Tempe #14 Monday, December 17
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Throat Pleats - Niki Johnson and Solomon Frank Hum Somewhere - Marcus Whale - voice/harmonica, Linus Foley - prepared piano, Jacques Emery - double bass and objects Tchake - Josten Myburg (WA) & …
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the NOW now 2019 program launch
the NOW now 2019 program launch Wednesday, December 19
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
107 Projects
Our final concert of the year won’t just feature three remarkable sets of creative music, but will act as the big reveal for 2019. Ironically, we also find out on December 18 whether we get …
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Mahamudra 7
Mahamudra 7 Thursday, December 20
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Lucy Crunché Cooper Bowman Benny Jeremy Hegge Disruptive Patterns (DJ) Video Synth (VJ) The Hideaway Bar 156 Enmore Rd, Newtown Wednesday 19th December 6:30-11:30pm, Free Source: …
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Adrian Lim Klumpes: New Project
Adrian Lim Klumpes: New Project Friday, December 21
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
New music from one of Australia’s leading improvisers, Adrian Lim-Klumpes (Tangents, Triosk, 3ofmillions). Ideas of concurrent and sympathetic improvisation with a new assembly of outstanding …
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Baptism: Summer Solstice Bacchanal
Baptism: Summer Solstice Bacchanal Saturday, December 22
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Bradleys Head RdMosman, NSW, 2088Australia
We are intoxicated by the summer sunshine, drunk on its rays, gluttonously feasting on summer fruits and wines. This is Baptism’s orgiastic celebratory ritual to beckon the summer sea spirits to …
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November 2018

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Opening - Kynan Tan 'Permutations' NOU / Chloe Kim at Lazybones - Lv1 Coward Punch / Flower Boy / Arafura / New Mutant / DJ Yon Plume
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Opening - Kynan Tan 'Permutations' Friday, November 2
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Dominik Mersch Gallery
Please join us for the opening of Kynan Tan’s show ‘Permutations’ on Thursday 1 November from 6-8PM. Tan is interested in networks, data, relationality and digital systems of …
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NOU / Chloe Kim at Lazybones - Lv1 Friday, November 2
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Lazybones lounge
Restaurant: 7pm Music: 8:30pm $10 entry 1st Set: Chloe Kim (solo) Chloe Kim (Yeajee) is a Sydney-based jazz drummer, currently studying a Bachelor of Jazz Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of …
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Coward Punch / Flower Boy / Arafura / New Mutant / DJ Yon Plume Friday, November 2
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Marrickville Bowling Club
Fundraiser for Imagining Abolition Mparntwe Contingent Imagining Abolition: A World Without Prisons is a 3-day conference run by Sisters Inside in Meanjin (Brisbane) that will bring together key …
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The Experiment Hex Yellow 004: Drvg Cvltvre + more
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The Experiment Saturday, November 3
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
ESCAC
Presented by Mu-Meson Archives Curated by Jay Katz and Miss Death It’s time to be driven to the edge of the cliff and stare into the abyss. Each night will encapsulate a diverse cross-section of …
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Hex Yellow 004: Drvg Cvltvre + more Saturday, November 3
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
warehouse TBA
Hex Yellow would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation on which we will meet. We pay respects to the Elders of the community and extend our …
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SICKO November Program I Music in the Green 2018 Aelita x Lucy Cliché: Silent film w/live music accompaniment
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SICKO November Program I Monday, November 5
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tom Foster Community Centre
Inter-national and inter-state lineup and a new beautiful inner-west location. Joe Manton and Robbie Avenaim(Melbourne) TRIAGE (Ep Launch) Love Children of the Apocalypse(Toronto) Brown/ Fuhler /Price …
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Music in the Green 2018 Monday, November 5
4:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Angel Street Permaculture Food Forest
Please join us for our annual celebratory fundraising community garden event from noon for: fresh curry leaf bush cuttings, seedlings/plants for crop swap &/or donation sale. food and drink …
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Aelita x Lucy Cliché: Silent film w/live music accompaniment Monday, November 5
6:00 AM – 7:21 AM
Art Gallery of NSW
Don’t miss this rare chance to see Aelita: Queen of Mars (1924) on the silver screen, with a newly commissioned live score by acclaimed Sydney electronic artist Lucy Cliché. The first Soviet sci-fi …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #21
The Sounds Unsound Presents #21 Thursday, November 8
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 21 in the resurrected series of improvised, experimental or just plain weird yet beautiful music nights. Still blending the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. 5.00pm …
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Chloe Kim, Jacques Emery and Charlie Sundborn at ™Projects
Chloe Kim, Jacques Emery and Charlie Sundborn at ™Projects Friday, November 9
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
message for address
The Manor Projects presents: Charlie Sundborn solo saxophone Chloe Kim and Jacques Emery duo Doors open at 7.30 Music starts at 8 $10 for the bands BYO Shoot us a message for the address Source: …
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Georgiaswebb album launch Children of the night BlackBox#8: Splinter Orchestra, Liam Bray & Ben Carey, Ailsa Liu
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Georgiaswebb album launch Saturday, November 10
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
inner west warehouse....
The time has come, humans, for GEORGIASWEBB to release her latest album, Mibo. It’s going to be, in all senses of the word, a celebration. Gather the crew, raise those vibes and get set for some …
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Children of the night Saturday, November 10
12:00 PM – 3:59 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
Children of the Night. darkwave - experimental - electronic an evening of darkwave , experimental, hard electronic music & video. Featuring live performance Audio from: Rebel Yell / Mensch / …
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BlackBox#8: Splinter Orchestra, Liam Bray & Ben Carey, Ailsa Liu Saturday, November 10
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Black Box Theatre - UNSW Art & Design
STARTS @ 6PM SHARP // FREE ENTRY // REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED - Black Box/Block D/UNSW Paddington Campus (see directions in comments) The eigth in a series of bi-monthly events organised by members of …
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Desire Lines: Tracing the archipelago
Desire Lines: Tracing the archipelago Sunday, November 11
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Kudos Gallery
Responding to Tracing the archipelago, curatorial collective Desire Lines have been invited to explore the social and structural terrains of the surrounding UNSW Art and Deign Paddington area through …
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Kira Kira: Bright Force
Kira Kira: Bright Force Thursday, November 15
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Foundry 616
The 2018 Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival presents; Kira Kira: Bright Force (Japan/Australia) SATOKO FUJII piano NATSUKI TAMURA trumpet ALISTER SPENCE piano TOBY HALL drums & …
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2018 NSW Visual Arts Emerging Fellowship
2018 NSW Visual Arts Emerging Fellowship Friday, November 16
10:00 AM
Artspace
NB: The music of Great Waitress is featured in the work ‘Lullaby’ by Georgia Saxelby. Still from two-channel video installation Lullaby by Georgia Saxelby, 2017-18, in collaboration with performance …
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Obsidian Sydney w/ Beau Wanzer, Lucy Cliché, Ptwiggs & guests Mutants 3
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Obsidian Sydney w/ Beau Wanzer, Lucy Cliché, Ptwiggs & guests Saturday, November 17
2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sydney Warehouse Venue TBA
Returning after successful shows in Sydney and Melbourne in 2017, Obsidian again presents a unique experience of experimental electronics. The focus of Obsidian centres on live performances of …
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Mutants 3 Saturday, November 17
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Valve Bar - Agincourt Hotel
UNDERGROUND HARDCORE BREAKCORE SPEEDCORE TERROR RAVE PARTY IN SYDNEY 10PM -3 AM $10 ENTRY LINE UP : B.I.N.T (live) Defeatist Sprawl (Live) Passenger of Shit (Live) Stanley The Destroyer (Vinyl set) Dj …
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Uboa [MELB] // Arafura // DFFDL [Melb] // Quick Fix All Girl Electronic at Knox Street Bar
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Uboa [MELB] // Arafura // DFFDL [Melb] // Quick Fix Sunday, November 18
11:00 AM – 3:59 PM
Jura Books
Uboa brings their ‘The Sky May Be’ tour to Sydney. uboa.bandcamp.com/album/the-sky-may-be-2 “TSMB smashed itself straight into the list of most powerful, personally invested works of …
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All Girl Electronic at Knox Street Bar Sunday, November 18
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Knox St Bar
All Girl Electronic takes on Knox Street Bar on Saturday 17 November! This show is part of EMCPLAY 2018, Electronic Music Conference’s program of showcases, parties, club nights, pop-ups and film …
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SICKO November Program II
SICKO November Program II Monday, November 19
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tom Foster's Seniors' Centre
Inter-national and inter-state lineup and a new beautiful inner-west location. Sonya Holowell - voice Ben Carey - modular synth Trio Yoyetta Mick Dick - bass Nick Fisher - drums Azo Bell - guitar Mij …
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The NOW now November 20: Microfiche and MP Hopkins
The NOW now November 20: Microfiche and MP Hopkins Wednesday, November 21
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
107 Projects
The penultimate NOW now for 2018, we’re excited to present a night of divergent ideas and remarkable collaborations for your experiential pleasure. Featuring a night of spontaneous inventions, …
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Score Club #4 w. Johnny Chang Mahamudra 6 Charlie Sundborn 3rd Year Recital
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Score Club #4 w. Johnny Chang Thursday, November 22
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Tempe Jets
Score Club is a group of artists, musicians and composers exploring text-based scores as a provocation for music and art making. #4 for the year. Featuring performances and works by Johnny Chang (DE): …
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Mahamudra 6 Thursday, November 22
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Drillbit Wildcard Entertainment Govno SPREE https://soundcloud.com/spreestyle/spree-presents-techno-freestyle Disruptive Patterns (DJ) Passive Kneeling (VJ) The Hideaway Bar 156 Enmore Rd, Newtown …
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Charlie Sundborn 3rd Year Recital Thursday, November 22
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Playing music i love with people i love :) Those people are: Miles David Sione - Trumpet Matt Harris- Piano Oscar Peterson - Bass Chloe Kim - Drums Source: …
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Singles Club + Alice Chance Infinity Room
Singles Club + Alice Chance Infinity Room Friday, November 23
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Woodburn Creatives
Singles Club, curated by Bree van Reyk, brings together a collection of artists from different disciplines for a set of solo music/dance/art performances. Each piece will be a world premiere and the …
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The Brook of No Return (PORT KEMBLA) x3
The Brook of No Return (PORT KEMBLA) x3 Saturday, November 24
10:00 AM
Servo Food truck Bar
THE BROOK OF NO RETURN brings together spirit and comedy, myth and politics, lights and live music on unique instruments, with craziness and lots of surprises in a story that follows the plight of an …
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Speak Satellite x Enough Said Poetry Slam Garageworks #4 featuring Germ Studies, The Splinter Orchestra, Bonniesongs, Flowerboy, Zeadala Del Lumanta, Megan Alice Clune and Thomas Hardisty at the PBC
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Speak Satellite x Enough Said Poetry Slam Sunday, November 25
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wollongong Art
Speak Satellite is a new initiative of the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music to showcase young, progressive and forward thinking artists creating new and diverse music. For the 2018 Wollongong …
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Garageworks #4 featuring Germ Studies, The Splinter Orchestra, Bonniesongs, Flowerboy, Zeadala Sunday, November 25
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bankstown Arts Centre
Garageworks is a series of music nights at Bankstown Arts Centre celebrating musicians from the garages and studios of Western Sydney and beyond. Each event features a diverse cross section of …
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Del Lumanta, Megan Alice Clune and Thomas Hardisty at the PBC Sunday, November 25
5:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
Megan, Del and Thomas play a variety of electronic compositional and improvisational music for you on a Saturday afternoon just shy of Summer. A reflective space for reflective people. $5 entry goes …
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Mind on Fire // Petrichor Sprawl at Lamps (Presented by Boho)
Mind on Fire // Petrichor Sprawl at Lamps (Presented by Boho) Wednesday, November 28
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Mind on Fire // Petrichor Sprawl Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: MIND ON FIRE Brad Gill - vibraphone Sam Gill - …
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SONIC MOVES IX Bonniesongs 'Strings' EP launch with Julia Johnson
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SONIC MOVES IX Friday, November 30
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Halfback Books
Sonic Moves IX is coming up at Halfback Books Dee Why with a line up of fabulous experimental sound artists performing on the night. You are welcome to draw in response, move in response [please note …
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Bonniesongs 'Strings' EP launch with Julia Johnson Friday, November 30
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Django Bar
Art As Catharsis presents the launch of Bonniesongs’ Strings, a colourful four-track journey from the mind of Sydney based art-folk virtuoso Bonnie Stewart. Backed by collaborators Freya …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #20
The Sounds Unsound Presents #20 Thursday, October 4
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 20 in the resurrected series of improvised, experimental or just plain weird yet beautiful music nights. Still blending the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. 6.30pm …
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Aac//107: Tangents, Anti Guitar Trio and The Museum Of Faces
Aac//107: Tangents, Anti Guitar Trio and The Museum Of Faces Friday, October 5
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
107 Projects
AAC//107 is a monthly showcase of progressive, experimental and thoughtful local music, presented by Art As Catharsis, 107 and City of Sydney. This month we have: - Tangents (blooming …
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Stroker (US) + guests Far Cry - The Music of Eric Dolphy
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Stroker (US) + guests Sunday, October 7
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
inner city warehouse
STROKER (Philadelphia) PSYCHWARD (Melbourne) EBOLA DISCO (Melbourne) EYRA JINX COCKDRILLER (Newcastle) MENSCH EVIL HEAT Visuals by LIVING SCIENCE Dept VIDEO SYNTH $10, venue revealed on day. Source: …
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Far Cry - The Music of Eric Dolphy Sunday, October 7
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Foundry 616
Multi-instrumentalist Paul Cutlan’s Far Cry returns to explore this unprecedented music and celebrate this unique musician, with special guest Simon Ferenci (trumpet) in music from albums such as Far …
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Desire Lines 6.0
Desire Lines 6.0 Monday, October 8
6:30 AM – 2:59 PM
TBA
We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, on whose stolen land this event will take place. It is a privilege to gather on Aboriginal land and we pay respects to members of the community …
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Zoltan Fecso ~ Shimmer Raga Album Launch w/ Alexandra Spence & Marble Rain
Zoltan Fecso ~ Shimmer Raga Album Launch w/ Alexandra Spence & Marble Rain Thursday, October 11
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
107 Projects
Following its release on Seattle’s Hush Hush Records, Zoltan Fecso presents the launch of his album Shimmer Raga. Inspired by the post-impressionist painting technique Pointillism, Zoltan uses …
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Sydney Improvisors Composers Kollektiv Orchestra (SICKO) In Alexandria ConVerge 2018 #2: Evans/Fuhler/Abraham/Greening
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Sydney Improvisors Composers Kollektiv Orchestra (SICKO) Friday, October 12
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Johnston St Jazz
Sydney Improvisers Composers Kollektiv Orchestra - an 10 piece improvising ensemble featuring some of Sydney’s finest composers, performers and improvisers - focused on improvisatory conducting …
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In Alexandria Friday, October 12
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Warehouse Alexandria - address TBA
Noel Meek and Jim Denley Mel Eden Outside / Inside - Sebastian Sequoiah-Grayson and Kevin Wolfox Scott Gillespie Wezen Ho Warehouse Alexandria - address TBA N O E L M E E K Noel Meek is an improvising …
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ConVerge 2018 #2: Evans/Fuhler/Abraham/Greening Friday, October 12
9:00 AM – 2:45 PM
Venue 505
Verge Arts Festival 2018 presents ConVerge 2018! Each year the ConVerge Jazz Festival gives students from the Sydney Conservatorium jazz program the opportunity to form groups and collaborate with an …
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Nights at Tempe #13 Desire Lines 6.0
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Nights at Tempe #13 Monday, October 15
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tempe Jets
‘Amanda Stewart - voice and text Clara Pitt - flutes, Laura Altman- clarinet and electronics, Mel Herbert - violin Psithurism Rhys Butler - alto saxophone Richard Johnson - soprano saxophone, …
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Desire Lines 6.0 Monday, October 15
6:30 AM – 2:59 PM
TBA
We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, on whose stolen land this event will take place. It is a privilege to gather on Aboriginal land and we pay respects to members of the community …
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Skram Luff // Wirecutters at Lamps (Bohemian Grove)
Skram Luff // Wirecutters at Lamps (Bohemian Grove) Wednesday, October 17
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hibernian house
Skram Luff // Wirecutters (VIC/NSW) Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st SET: Skram Luff Thomas Avgenicos - trumpet Jack …
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Mahamudra 5
Mahamudra 5 Thursday, October 18
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hideaway Bar
Subterranean Rain Phantom Chips Hethre Choke Point Video Synth Disruptive Patterns Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2018/10/17/mahamudra-5
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Liveworks 2018 | 100 Keyboards: Asuna Art Of Sound-Piano & Voice Improvisations Jo Truman w Andy Milne
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Liveworks 2018 | 100 Keyboards: Asuna Friday, October 19
11:00 AM
Carriageworks
Performance Space presents Sydney premiere: 100 Keyboards | Asuna Created by pioneering Japanese sound artist Asuna, 100 Keyboards is a captivating site-specific listening experience. One hundred …
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Art Of Sound-Piano & Voice Improvisations Jo Truman w Andy Milne Friday, October 19
4:15 AM – 4:45 AM
Western Sydney Uni - Playhouse Theatre
Jo Truman and Andy Milne present a work which traverses acoustic and electronic spaces for voice, piano and electronic interfaces. Source: …
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Exorcism
Exorcism Saturday, October 20
11:00 AM – 2:59 PM
Red Rattler
Exorcism is a party and performance night themed on the liberatory power of reclaiming spiritual shame. This program gathers queer poc artists who work to transform, recast or repurpose religious and …
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Liveworks 2018 | Sonic Workshop With Asuna
Liveworks 2018 | Sonic Workshop With Asuna Sunday, October 21
4:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Carriageworks
Performance Space presents: Sonic Workshop With Asuna Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn about the use of sound as conceptual practice in the field of contemporary art, with Japanese artist …
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THE LOOP ORCHESTRA @ the people's republic Liveworks 2018 | Realtime in Real Time Experimental Vs Improvised Live #1
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THE LOOP ORCHESTRA @ the people's republic Monday, October 22
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
people's republic of australiasia
The People’s Republic is incredibly PROUD and THRILLED to present work from two icons of Sydney experimental arts in an unique evening of film and performance… THE LOOP ORCHESTRA present …
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Liveworks 2018 | Realtime in Real Time Monday, October 22
4:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Carriageworks
Performance Space & Realtime present: Realtime in Real Time Celebrate the legacy and vision of Australia’s much-loved arts publication in this extraordinary discussion and performance event. …
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Experimental Vs Improvised Live #1 Monday, October 22
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Mosh Pit
Changes beyond the Sydney Improvisers Composers Kollektiv Orchestra’s control have meant their reckless decision to allow Josh Shipton(TRIANGLE, Towel, Josh Shipton and The Blue Eyed Ravens) to …
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Oedura, Lisa McCowage & Laura Altman, Laurence Williams
Oedura, Lisa McCowage & Laura Altman, Laurence Williams Wednesday, October 24
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
107 Projects
Dear music lovers, the NOW now returns for another night of beautiful sounds, human interactions and world betterment through community. What does this mean? Find out! Doors at 7pm. $10 entry …
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Opus now 12 Ben Ward/Beethoven/Cope Street Parade
Opus now 12 Ben Ward/Beethoven/Cope Street Parade Friday, October 26
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Alpha Gallery
opus now #12 October 25th • Doors Open 7pm • Music 7:30pm A concert series exploring relationships between the music of today, indigenous music and Beethoven’s sixteen String Quartets *** …
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The BIG ONE
The BIG ONE Saturday, October 27
10:00 AM – 2:59 PM
82A Henderson RoadAlexandria, NSW, 2015Australia
“THE BIG ONE” A HALLOWEEN SPECIAL hosted by: Jónó Mí Ló & house back masking band: ‘Benevolent Demons’ *early performances & rituals by: JEFFERSON MAYDAY MAYDAY …
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Lost+sound: pop up ii
Lost+sound: pop up ii Sunday, October 28
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
San Telmo Photographic Studio
lost+sound is delighted to take you on another technicolour journey with the second of our pop+up curated concert experiences. It’s an exhibition for your ears. Like individual paintings in a gallery, …
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Onsomnbl Ensmonbl Cabaray Spooktacular
Onsomnbl Ensmonbl Cabaray Spooktacular Wednesday, October 31
11:00 AM – 2:59 PM
Glebe - TBA
On the spOoOokiest night of the year (Halloween Eve), the Onsemble will convene at member’s residence for the creEeEeEpiest house concert you’ve ever seen… Musical acts will be …
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Performance One - Sofia Jernberg & Rully Shabara Garageworks #3 featuring Cutlery, Low Flung, Nick Wishart & Gillian Kayrooz Baptism Spring Summoning Sacrament
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Performance One - Sofia Jernberg & Rully Shabara Saturday, September 1
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Carriageworks
Sydney Chamber Opera and Carriageworks present Resonant Bodies Festival Australia: Sofia Jernberg & Rully Shabara with collaborators: Jim Denley, Johan Jutterström, Ramberto Agozalie, Daniel …
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Garageworks #3 featuring Cutlery, Low Flung, Nick Wishart & Gillian Kayrooz Saturday, September 1
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bankstown Arts Centre
Garageworks is a series of music nights at Bankstown Arts Centre celebrating musicians from the garages and studios of Western Sydney and beyond. Each event features a diverse cross section of …
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Baptism Spring Summoning Sacrament Saturday, September 1
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Manly Ferry Wharf
Spring will once again awaken. Heralding this emergence, Baptism will perform a Summoning Sacrament at midnight on the first morning of spring. Our ceremony will quell the brutal winter tides, calming …
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Tangents + Broken Chip - Blue Mountains Performance Two: Sonya Holowell & Deborah Kayser City of Ciphers All Ears: A listening party
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Tangents + Broken Chip - Blue Mountains Sunday, September 2
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Metropole Guesthouse
FUSION BOUTIQUE Presents ‘Metro Social’ with TANGENTS Special Guest BROKEN CHIP Live in Concert at the 1930’s Metropole Guesthouse. SATURDAY 1st September 2018 from 6:00pm DOORS: …
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Performance Two: Sonya Holowell & Deborah Kayser Sunday, September 2
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Carriageworks
Sydney Chamber Opera and Carriageworks present Resonant Bodies Festival Australia: Sonya Holowell & Deborah Kayser with collaborators: Elia Bosshard, Jonathan Holowell & Nick Tsiavos Tickets …
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City of Ciphers Sunday, September 2
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Radio Free Alice
As part of the Sydney Fringe Festival, RFA is hosting the event ‘City of Ciphers’ showcasing Sydney artist Samantha Tidbeck’s unique portraits. The opening night will also included …
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All Ears: A listening party Sunday, September 2
1:30 AM – 5:30 AM
Campbelltown Arts Centre
All Ears: A listening party invites audiences to attune themselves to the practice of queer listening. This live performance event draws artists and audience together to share in an experience that …
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Tangents / Rebel Scum / CCXO Jachlo // Cellar Door at Lamps (Bohemian Grove)Jachlo // Cellar Door at Lamps (Bohemian Grove)
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Tangents / Rebel Scum / CCXO Wednesday, September 5
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cobra Club
FREE ENTRY / DOORS @ 7PM Tangents $6 beers thanks to local legends Yulli’s Brews Cobra Club Bank Hotel - Newtown “breathtaking musical dexterity” Pitchfork “absolutely …
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Jachlo // Cellar Door at Lamps (Bohemian Grove)Jachlo // Cellar Door at Lamps (Bohemian Grove) Wednesday, September 5
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Bohemian Grove
Jachlo // Cellar Door Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: Jachlo Chloe Kim (drums) and Jacques Emery (bass) are …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #19 Score Club at Firstdraft Gallery: Opening Night + Performance Score Club at Firstdraft Gallery
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #19 Thursday, September 6
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 19 in the resurrected series of improvised, experimental or just plain weird yet beautiful music nights. Still blending the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. 6.30pm …
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Score Club at Firstdraft Gallery: Opening Night + Performance Thursday, September 6
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
firstdraft gallery
Score Club is a group of artists, musicians and composers exploring text-based scores as a provocation for music and art making. Our interest lies with the score as a conduit for experimentation …
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Score Club at Firstdraft Gallery Thursday, September 6
8:00 AM
firstdraft gallery
Score Club is a group of artists, musicians and composers exploring text-based scores as a provocation for music and art making. Our interest lies with the score as a conduit for experimentation …
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Future Archaeology: Musical Impetuses from Future Timelines
Future Archaeology: Musical Impetuses from Future Timelines Saturday, September 8
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Last year I, Solomon Frank of the year 2018, began receiving emails from people and beings at different points in the future. They instructed me to complete various artistic and musical acts. These …
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Instrument Building using Found Objects
Instrument Building using Found Objects Sunday, September 9
12:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sydney Art Space
INSTRUMENT BUILDING WORKSHOP USING FOUND OBJECTS DATE: SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER TUTOR: Solly Frank VENUE: Sydney Art Space TIME: 10am-12pm COST: $45 AGES: 8-13 What kind of music can you make from PVC …
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James McLean // Coursed Waters at Lamps (Bohemian Grove)
James McLean // Coursed Waters at Lamps (Bohemian Grove) Wednesday, September 12
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
James McLean // Coursed Waters Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: James McLean (MEL) James McLean - drums & …
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Incubate Artists Studios Launch & FREE Concert
Incubate Artists Studios Launch & FREE Concert Friday, September 14
2:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Incubate Artist Studios Forecourt
Join us for the launch of ‘Incubate Artists Studios’, a new pop-up arts space next to Bankstown Train Station housed in the former Women’s Rest Centre. To commemorate the occasion …
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Sydney Fringe Festival: Controlled Voltage
Sydney Fringe Festival: Controlled Voltage Saturday, September 15
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
107 Projects
Sydney Fringe Festival: Controlled Voltage https://sydneyfringe.com/ Tickets: https://sydneyfringe.com/buy-tickets/?e=MTU1NTk Venue: 107 Projects - Redfern, Sydney Featuring Live Electronic Music: …
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Ned Collette/Chris Abrahams 'Old Chestnut' Album Launch Sydney MODERN GONG RITUAL at the People's Republic of Australasia Hextape (VIC) // Gas // N. Morton // L. Williams // MLDVR Electronics Swap @EF18
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Ned Collette/Chris Abrahams 'Old Chestnut' Album Launch Sydney Sunday, September 16
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lamps (Hibernian House)
Special duo concert performance featuring Ned Collette, guitar and voice, Chris Abrahams, piano. Presenting the new Ned Collette album ‘Old Chestnut’ and reinterpretations of …
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MODERN GONG RITUAL at the People's Republic of Australasia Sunday, September 16
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
The People’s Republic SPRING CARNIVAL continues with a very rare appearance by an extraordinary trio, an event it’s taken us three years to organise: it’s your only chance in the …
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Hextape (VIC) // Gas // N. Morton // L. Williams // MLDVR Sunday, September 16
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Small Shows
HEXTAPE soundcloud.com/hex-tape GAS (Basic Human, Call Compatible) soundcloud.com/gassyd NICOLA MORTON (Equalizer 24k, Club Sound Witches) soundcloud.com/nicolaisgreat LAURENCE WILLIAMS (M.O.B, Place …
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Electronics Swap @EF18 Sunday, September 16
2:00 AM – 4:00 AM
107 projects
Got any unwanted electronics you can’t be arsed to sell or just would rather give it to someone you like? Bring your gear to swap at EF18: Your privacy is very important to us Front ramp of 107 …
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SMASH BROS [Peter Farrar / Finn Ryan] + CHRIS ABRAHAMS / ROBBIE AVENAIM / JIM DENLEY EMUS @ Tempe
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SMASH BROS [Peter Farrar / Finn Ryan] + CHRIS ABRAHAMS / ROBBIE AVENAIM / JIM DENLEY Monday, September 17
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
nickshimmin@zoho.com
The People’s Republic concludes its Spring Carnival with five of our favourite brilliant musicians on one night, so come and witness an entire evening of the best improvisation you’ll see …
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EMUS @ Tempe Monday, September 17
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tempe Jets
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Opus Now #11 Beethoven - Sonya Holowell - Runaway Nils - Scelsi
Opus Now #11 Beethoven - Sonya Holowell - Runaway Nils - Scelsi Wednesday, September 19
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Alpha Gallery
OPUS NOW presented by CP PRODUCTIONS, Freya Schack-Arnott and Alpha Gallery A concert series exploring relationships between the music of today and Beethoven’s sixteen String Quartets Concert …
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Mahamudra 4 Black Box Series #7 - Out of Phase, Jikuroux & Chanel
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Mahamudra 4 Thursday, September 20
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Frontier Dominion (10pm) https://soundcloud.com/frontierdominion Okuesha (9pm) https://soundcloud.com/okuesha ISTRA (8pm) Evil Heat (7pm) Video Synth Disruptive Patterns Source: …
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Black Box Series #7 - Out of Phase, Jikuroux & Chanel Thursday, September 20
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Black Box Theatre
STARTS @ 6PM SHARP // FREE ENTRY // REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED - Black Box/Block D/UNSW Paddington Campus (see directions in comments) The seventh in a series of bi-monthly events organised by members of …
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SONIC MOVES VIII
SONIC MOVES VIII Friday, September 21
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Halfback Books & Records
SONIC MOVES Curated by Hirofumi Uchino and Christine Simpson VENUE: Halfback Books / Hall’s Books & Records Suite 1, 8-12 Pacific Parade, Dee Why, New South Wales, Australia 2099 Line Up: …
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In the Moment: A Collection of Interactive Improvisations
In the Moment: A Collection of Interactive Improvisations Saturday, September 22
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Red Rattler Theatre
Audience filters into the venue. Audience sits down. Performers walk on stage. Audience applauds. Performers perform. Audience observes… Whether you are watching music, theatre, or another art …
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Sydney MicroFest in Bundeena Soft Centre 2018 Phoebe Green + Spiral
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Sydney MicroFest in Bundeena Sunday, September 23
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Bundeena Public School
Contemporary classical ensemble LOCANA return to Bundeena and are sharing the program with Jack Tickner. “Jack Tickner is a microtonal musician, multi instrumentalist and composer from Sydney, …
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Soft Centre 2018 Sunday, September 23
2:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre
SOFT CENTRE returns to the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre on the 22nd September. A one day festival of radical performance art, sound and visual design. ~~ Tickets: https://bit.ly/2w5OjAR *Payment …
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Phoebe Green + Spiral Sunday, September 23
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Woodburn Creatives
BackStage are thrilled to welcome Melbourne based violist Phoebe Green in a program featuring Australian compositions for solo viola -exploring movement and gesture from the explicit, to the delicate …
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Sydney MicroFest II
Sydney MicroFest II Monday, September 24
3:00 AM – 9:00 AM
ESCAC
1pm Concert, Sept 23, 2018 STILLNESS OF UNCEASING ACTIVITY for trombone - Michael Dixon Performed by Gregory van der Struik-Trombone CHACONNE for horn, trombone and tuba - Ron Nagorcka Performed by …
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Aftersound
Aftersound Thursday, September 27
12:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Verge Gallery
Aftersound Presented by Rainbow Chan and Verge Gallery 26.09.18 – 29.09.18 Live performances by Elizabeth Cheung 26.09.18, 3pm 27.09.18, 3pm 28.09.18, 3pm 29.09.18, 3pm Elizabeth Cheung (AU), Hung …
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Score Club at Firstdraft Gallery
Score Club at Firstdraft Gallery Friday, September 28
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
firstdraft gallery
September artist talks from 6pm tonight. Hear from Lisa Sammut, Amy Jane Parker and Audrey Newton, as well as a performance Megan Alice Clune and Andrew Fedorovitch. /// Score Club is a group of …
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Parramatta Pop-Up Friday Night Lights | 28 Sept
Parramatta Pop-Up Friday Night Lights | 28 Sept Saturday, September 29
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
pin Information and Cultural Exchange (ICE)
City of Parramatta and The Sydney Fringe have joined forces to bring you a series of FREE pop-up live music events during this year’s Fringe. We’re stoked to have worked with Jerry King to …
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Spectral Tech
Spectral Tech Sunday, September 30
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Shards of sound and jagged rhythms envelop your ears and tickle your feet as Ensemble Offspring brings to life the wild and uncompromising squiggles of local composers Alex Pozniak, Tristan Coelho and …
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Birdsong at Dusk
Birdsong at Dusk Wednesday, August 1
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Delmar Gallery
Title: Birdsong at Dusk Who: Ensemble Offspring http://ensembleoffspring.com/the-music/upcoming-shows/birdsong-at-dusk-2/ Concession: $20, General $30 Sydney’s champions of adventurous new music, …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #18
The Sounds Unsound Presents #18 Thursday, August 2
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 18 in the resurrected series of improvised, experimental or just plain weird yet beautiful music nights. Still blending the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. 6.30pm …
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Eavesdropping: Susan Schuppli, Sam Kidel and Jasmine Guffond Bonniesongs with Strings 'Follow Me' Launch at AAC//107 w/Dingbats?
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Eavesdropping: Susan Schuppli, Sam Kidel and Jasmine Guffond Friday, August 3
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
UNSW Art & Design
Three performances at UNSW Galleries by Susan Schuppli, Sam Kidel and Jasmine Guffond, as part of Eavesdropping, a major project by Liquid Architecture, Melbourne Law School and The Ian Potter Museum …
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Bonniesongs with Strings 'Follow Me' Launch at AAC//107 w/Dingbats? Friday, August 3
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Bonniesongs launches her new single ‘Follow Me’ at AAC//107 - Art As Catharsis monthly showcase of local progressive music, which is made possible thanks to City of Sydney and 107. - Bonniesongs - …
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Osmic Resonance - Opening 4 August Osmic Resonance Low Flung - 'Blow Waves' Album Tour (Sydney) Children of the NIGHT
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Osmic Resonance - Opening 4 August Sunday, August 5
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Culture At Work
Osmic Resonance is an exploratory audio-olfactory installation that harnesses sympathetic vibrations between sounds and aromas. Created during a one-month Culture at Work Art-Science Residency, the …
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Osmic Resonance Sunday, August 5
1:00 AM
Culture At Work
Osmic Resonance is an exploratory audio-olfactory installation that harnesses sympathetic vibrations between sounds and aromas. Created during a one-month Culture at Work Art-Science Residency, the …
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Low Flung - 'Blow Waves' Album Tour (Sydney) Sunday, August 5
4:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Network Connection Records
Low Flung - ‘Blow Waves’ Album Tour (Sydney) To celebrate the launch of Low Flung’s debut LP ‘Blow Waves’ He will be performing live at the brand new NETWORK CONNECTION …
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Children of the NIGHT Sunday, August 5
9:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Alexandria Warehouse
experimental-darkwave-electronic featuring new works from : BRADBURY-NICOLA MORTEN-BABEH-THIS IS AUTHORITY-EVIL HEAT. Bradbury-when not attending gigs like Whirlyworld & Primitive Calculators in …
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Nicola Morton, Lotekno, Reuben Ingall, Prize
Nicola Morton, Lotekno, Reuben Ingall, Prize Monday, August 6
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Slyfox
Nicola Morton This music possesses you and gives you back youth in the simple exchange for your opening your ears… Bashing beats, voluminous mental instant insane energy, strong synth riffs all …
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Showa44 at Lamps (Bohemian Grove 10th birthday celebration)
Showa44 at Lamps (Bohemian Grove 10th birthday celebration) Wednesday, August 8
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Showa44 Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. Bohemian Grove is celebrating its 10th birthday this August and we’re …
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UTS ART Live – Super Critical Mass
UTS ART Live – Super Critical Mass Thursday, August 9
5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Chau Chak Wing Business School
uper Critical Mass performance Wednesday 8th August 2018 3pm for 3.15 start Chau Chak Wing Business School Building 8 14-20 Ultimo Rd Following on from SCM’s engagement with UTS Architecture students …
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Tabua-Harrison & Espadrille launches Annandale Osmic Resonance - Artist/Scientist Talk
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Tabua-Harrison & Espadrille launches Annandale Friday, August 10
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Thursday 9 August Johnston Street Jazz, Annandale Saturday 11 Junction 142, Katoomba. Saturday 18 August, UTAS Conservatorium of Music, Hobart Psychopyjama records is ecstatic to announce a series of …
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Osmic Resonance - Artist/Scientist Talk Friday, August 10
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Culture At Work
Osmic Resonance is an exploratory audio-olfactory installation that harnesses sympathetic vibrations between sounds and aromas. Created during a one-month Culture at Work Art-Science Residency, the …
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Upstairs @AYH: two Tabua-Harrison & Espadrille launches Katoomba Sound Light Geometries + Ensebel Onsembull Osmic Resonance - Sound and Aroma Tuning Workshop
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Upstairs @AYH: two Sunday, August 12
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Australian Youth Hotel
curated by Joseph Lisk join the music box project and friends for an array of sonic couples. featuring: Jack Stoneham & Tina Stefanou Holly Conner & Elizabeth Jigalin Sam Gill & Joseph …
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Tabua-Harrison & Espadrille launches Katoomba Sunday, August 12
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Junction 142
Thursday 9 August Johnston Street Jazz, Annandale Saturday 11 Junction 142, Katoomba. Saturday 18 August, UTAS Conservatorium of Music, Hobart Psychopyjama records is ecstatic to announce a series of …
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Sound Light Geometries + Ensebel Onsembull Sunday, August 12
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Woodburn Creatives
SOUND-LIGHT GEOMETRIES explores the combination of music and light, architecture and the movement of instruments and bodies on stage. Frankenstein keyboards control light as well as sound, a pianist …
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Osmic Resonance - Sound and Aroma Tuning Workshop Sunday, August 12
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Culture At Work
Osmic Resonance is an exploratory audio-olfactory installation that harnesses sympathetic vibrations between sounds and aromas. Created during a one-month Culture at Work Art-Science Residency, the …
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Czarektrio, Simon Barker/ Sam Gill, Del Lumanta, Ears Have Ears DJ
Czarektrio, Simon Barker/ Sam Gill, Del Lumanta, Ears Have Ears DJ Monday, August 13
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Slyfox
Czarektrio Simon Barker/ Sam Gill Del Lumanta Ears Have Ears DJ Doors 6PM // $5 before 9PM — $10 after Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/207758286559915/ Source: …
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The NOW now Aug 14 Laurence Pike // Act for Birds at Lamps (Bohemian Grove)
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The NOW now Aug 14 Wednesday, August 15
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
107 Projects
The NOW now series continues in august with: Megan Alice Clune Niki Johnson & Solomon Thomas Knox Arnold Megan Alice Clune shifts between musician, composer and artist. Primarily, her work …
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Laurence Pike // Act for Birds at Lamps (Bohemian Grove) Wednesday, August 15
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Laurence Pike // Act for Birds Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: Laurence Pike Laurence Pike is a prolific …
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Mahamudra 3
Mahamudra 3 Thursday, August 16
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Mahamudra 3 Call Compatible https://soundcloud.com/gassyd Non Enderie https://soundcloud.com/aphoniceuphoricresearch Ailsa Liu UNDER A https://soundcloud.com/undera Disruptive Patterns (DJ) Video …
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Lost+sound: pop-up i
Lost+sound: pop-up i Friday, August 17
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
San Telmo photographic Studio
intimate curations || established and emerging artists It’s an exhibition for your ears. Like individual paintings in a gallery, complete worlds are waiting to be discovered in four twenty-minute sets …
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Soft Power / Ambedo at Halfback Books & Records Sydney Marcus Not Singing // Coward Punch // GAS // Dual Citizen Life groove orchestra, clocks and clouds, alexandra spence, john wilton
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Soft Power / Ambedo at Halfback Books & Records Sydney Saturday, August 18
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Halfback Books & Records
On tour in Sydney, Melbourne based post-rock instrumental jazz outfit Soft Power celebrate the launch of their new album ‘Easy Listening’ with an intimate performance at Halfback Books …
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Marcus Not Singing // Coward Punch // GAS // Dual Citizen Saturday, August 18
9:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
All money raised will be donated to Grandmothers Against Removals. GMAR are a community group that works to stop the ongoing Stolen Generations. …
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Life groove orchestra, clocks and clouds, alexandra spence, john wilton Saturday, August 18
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Alexandria Warehouse
life groove orchestra https://soundcloud.com/life-groove-orchestra https://vimeo.com/186199042 clocks and clouds http://www.anaphoria.com/clocksclouds.html alexandra spence http://alexandraspence.net/ …
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HAZEY / Syntax Error / Fifty-Nine Harvests Left / DJ Sebastian Sequoiah-Grayson
HAZEY / Syntax Error / Fifty-Nine Harvests Left / DJ Sebastian Sequoiah-Grayson Monday, August 20
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Slyfox
After an amazing debut at the event last month, Syntax Error return to SICKO, this time guest curating the entire night, and featuring some of our favourite experimental and improvising musicians, and …
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SOLD OUT - Masami Kawaguchi (Tokyo/Japan) only Sydney show Future Tense - Opening Future Tense
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SOLD OUT - Masami Kawaguchi (Tokyo/Japan) only Sydney show Friday, August 24
10:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Lazybones Lounge
MASAMI KAWAGUCHI (Tokyo,Japan) Solo Australia Tour - Sydney show Thursday 23rd August, LazyBones Lounge Marrickville Doors/Restaurant 5pm. $15 at the door. w/Trent Marden Bleedintoradio Masami …
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Future Tense - Opening Friday, August 24
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Dominik Mersch Gallery
Giant PVC monochromes mysteriously vibrate. Mirrored turntables play each other with elongated arms. Flashing neon instructions trigger a state of hyperventilation. Future Tense is a …
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Future Tense Friday, August 24
8:00 AM
Dominik Mersch Gallery
Giant PVC monochromes mysteriously vibrate. Mirrored turntables play each other with elongated arms. Flashing neon instructions trigger a state of hyperventilation. Future Tense is a …
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Primitive Calculators Bungarribee All Girl Electronic | Performance Workshops (2018)
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Primitive Calculators Saturday, August 25
10:00 AM – 1:59 PM
The Gaelic Club
AUGUST 24TH Gaelic club Sydney PRIMITIVE CALCULATORS - Formed in Melbourne in 1978 and played a leading role in founding the experimental Little Band Scene, known for its mix of harsh guitar noise, …
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Bungarribee Saturday, August 25
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Halfback Books / Halls books & records
Bungarribee is led by highly respected pianist, accordionist and composer, Gary Daley and features several of Australia’s pre‑eminent contemporary musicians. Each having made significant contributions …
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All Girl Electronic | Performance Workshops (2018) Saturday, August 25
12:00 PM
Information and Cultural Exchange (I.C.E.)
All Girl Electronic | Performance Workshops (2018) All Girl Electronic is a FREE electronic music production workshop program for female, transgender and non-binary youth from Western Sydney. No …
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Sideband: Primordial / Mind on Fire (Concert) FOMArt August: Presented by the Youth Collective Extended Play Micro-Festival of New Music
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Sideband: Primordial / Mind on Fire (Concert) Sunday, August 26
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Halfback Books & Records
Sideband: Primordial / Mind on Fire (Concert) Saturday August 25 2018 6:00pm start (doors open 5:45) Halfback Books and Records, 1/8-12 Pacific Rd Dee Why Entry by donation. Sideband: Primordial …
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FOMArt August: Presented by the Youth Collective Sunday, August 26
3:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Fear of missing art? You’ve come to the right place! Join the Youth Collective this month as they explore the intersection between art and technology, and consider how rapid advances in technology …
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Extended Play Micro-Festival of New Music Sunday, August 26
2:00 AM – 1:59 PM
City Recital Hall
ANNOUCEMENT - ALL REMAINING TICKETS NOW $25 CO-PRODUCED WITH LYLE CHAN AND VEXATIONS840 Extended Play is a 12-hour micro-festival that explores and celebrates new music in every format imaginable. …
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Kusum Normoyle, SCHEME, DJ Vaughan Healey, DJ Luke Snarl
Kusum Normoyle, SCHEME, DJ Vaughan Healey, DJ Luke Snarl Monday, August 27
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Slyfox
Kusum Normoyle This artist and musician is known for her love of dark sounds and the raw power of the human voice. She will be performing a new project utilising electronics + voice. …
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Meredith/Thomas/Lim-Klumpes/Harris // Rose/Carey/Thomas (Boho)
Meredith/Thomas/Lim-Klumpes/Harris // Rose/Carey/Thomas (Boho) Wednesday, August 29
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Nick Meredith/Miles Thomas/Adrian Lim-Klumpes/Matt Harris // Jeremy Rose/Ben Carey/Miles Thomas Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 …
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Earwitness: Jennifer Stoever, M J Grant and Andrew Brooks
Earwitness: Jennifer Stoever, M J Grant and Andrew Brooks Thursday, August 30
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
UNSW Art & Design
UNSW Galleries is proud to present an evening of talks by and conversation with Jennifer Stoever, M J Grant and Andrew Brooks as part of Eavesdropping, a major project by Liquid Architecture, …
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July 2018

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Currents of Exchange - feedback session
Currents of Exchange - feedback session Sunday, July 1
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Kudos Gallery
Artists Kate Brown and Kath Fries will be discussing ‘Currents of Exchange’ and Kate’s performance and sound based practice. Please join us for this generative feedback session, …
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Dark Servo
Dark Servo Monday, July 2
4:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Servo Food Truck Bar
This winter Servo Food Truck Bar will play host to a unique evening of outsider music co-hosted by Helter Smelter Headquarters and Urge Records. Dark Servo will challenge your ears and mind with a …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #17 Ryoji Ikeda: MICRO | MACRO
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #17 Thursday, July 5
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 17 in the resurrected series of improvised, experimental or just plain weird yet beautiful music nights. Still blending the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. 6.30pm …
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Ryoji Ikeda: MICRO | MACRO Thursday, July 5
12:00 AM
Carriageworks
The internationally acclaimed Ryoji Ikeda returns to Carriageworks with micro | macro. Developed during a residency at CERN, European Organisation for Nuclear Research in Switzerland, micro | macro is …
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Clayton Thomas & The Back Breaking Party Night
Clayton Thomas & The Back Breaking Party Night Friday, July 6
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
JSJ has survived the first year and we are now ready to party and to celebrate our volunteers, our musicians, and our amazing audience!!!! “Clayton Thomas & The Back Breaking Party …
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Shoeb Ahmad "quiver" album launch
Shoeb Ahmad "quiver" album launch Saturday, July 7
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
107 Projects
Shoeb Ahmad launches her new album “quiver”, a minimalist, indie-pop exploration of identity as a trans-femme, Muslim, person of colour. - Shoeb Ahmad - Medicine Voice vs Marcus Whale Angela Garrick …
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Hatched Open Mic 2018
Hatched Open Mic 2018 Sunday, July 8
7:00 AM – 10:30 AM
107 Projects
For Hatched Open Mic 2018 we have chosen a bunch of awesome emerging Sydney artists who we think you need to know about. Come along to 107 Projects on July 7 to experience Freya Schack-Arnott and …
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Louis Burdett, Syntax Error, Fink/ Schutzinger/Heifetz, Crookedmouth
Louis Burdett, Syntax Error, Fink/ Schutzinger/Heifetz, Crookedmouth Monday, July 9
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Slyfox
Louis Burdett Syntax Error (Single Launch) Fink/ Schutzinger(Decoder Ring)/Heifetz(Mr Bungle) Crookedmouth Doors 6PM // $5 before 9PM — $10 after Source: …
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NOW now Series July 10
NOW now Series July 10 Wednesday, July 11
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
107 Projects
Jason Kahn Laura Altman and Monica Brooks Jack Stoneham $10 more info soon Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2018/7/10/now-now-series-july-10
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Avant Whatever at UNSW
Avant Whatever at UNSW Thursday, July 12
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Black Box
SEE has paired up with Avant Whatever to present three performances in the Blackbox. Expect audio filled with broken electronics, error, accident and some occult. Who: Stephen Cornford (UK), Laura …
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Loose-y Crunche, Powder L, WRX, Spisbah
Loose-y Crunche, Powder L, WRX, Spisbah Friday, July 13
10:00 AM – 1:59 PM
The Gaelic Club
Altered States Presents some Sydney affiliates: Loose-y Crunché Loose-y Crunché is a spin-off multiplication of Lucy Cliche bringing you irritatingly raw pretty improvised relentless electronic crunch …
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First Timers Sydney! A gig where every band plays their 1st set. Experimental Takeover feat. Flower Boy 卓颖贤, Gravel Pit & more Eupcaccia Show - Garden of Earthly Ensembles ERKKI VELTHEIM [Viola] with AMANDA STEWART, CHRIS ABRAHAMS & JIM DENLEY at the Republic Deep Listening with Uncle Wes Marne // as part of Common Knowledge and Learning Curves
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First Timers Sydney! A gig where every band plays their 1st set. Sunday, July 15
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tempe Jets Club
Beyond excited to share the line-up for the First Timers Sydney gig. As well as never seen-or-heard-before sets from Sydney’s fiiiiinest new groups, there will be food and drink for sale and short …
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Experimental Takeover feat. Flower Boy 卓颖贤, Gravel Pit & more Sunday, July 15
9:00 AM – 1:59 PM
107 Projects
Join us at 107 on Saturday the 14th of July for a huge 5 act bill celebrating and embracing experimental music and noise. Until the 18th century, most plays were divided into five acts. The five acts …
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Eupcaccia Show - Garden of Earthly Ensembles Sunday, July 15
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Half Back Books/Hall's Books & Records
A cornucopia of freely flowing imaginativeness, a smorgasbord of indulgent delectation. Colours and shapes will collide and explode for us in this massive troop of talant. Ryan Martin’s …
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ERKKI VELTHEIM [Viola] with AMANDA STEWART, CHRIS ABRAHAMS & JIM DENLEY at the Republic Sunday, July 15
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The People's Republic of Australasia
The People’s Republic is more than thrilled to present (from Finland via Melbourne) one of the world’s great improvising musicians who has programmed a superb night, with three of …
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Deep Listening with Uncle Wes Marne // as part of Common Knowledge and Learning Curves Sunday, July 15
3:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Artspace Sydney
Deep Listening with Uncle Wes Marne When | Saturday 14 July, 1pm Where | Artspace Gallery Uncle Wes Marne is a 96-year-old Bigambul Elder and descendant of a long line of storytellers with a deep …
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Simeon Bartholomew, KBAP, Captain Earwax, DJ Snow White
Simeon Bartholomew, KBAP, Captain Earwax, DJ Snow White Monday, July 16
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Slyfox
Simeon Bartholomew KBAP(Kruithof/Brown/Ambroisine/Pieterse) Captain Earwax DJ Snow White Doors 6PM // $5 before 9PM — $10 after Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1359032677533346/ Source: …
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Massed Single Reedists at 'Breathe'
Massed Single Reedists at 'Breathe' Wednesday, July 18
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Creative Space
The Massed Single Reedists perform as part of ‘Breathe’, an exhibition featuring photographic, mixed media and sculptural works by Christina Frank and Carolyn Haywood. The Massed Single …
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Mahamudra 2
Mahamudra 2 Thursday, July 19
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hideaway bar
(free) Monthly music and AV night FEAT: Disruptive Patterns Nick Dan Nicola Morton Axel Powrie Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2018/7/17/mahamudra-2
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Ensemble Offspring, Julian Day + Georgina Oakes
Ensemble Offspring, Julian Day + Georgina Oakes Friday, July 20
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Woodburn Creatives
Game On brings together musical mavericks Julian Day and Ensemble Offspring to explore performance practises derived from game theory and sport. Using everyday objects such as coins, planks of wood …
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KCIN, Chris Abrahams/ Kraig Grady, Jordan/ Bradley/ Brown, DJ Dr. H
KCIN, Chris Abrahams/ Kraig Grady, Jordan/ Bradley/ Brown, DJ Dr. H Monday, July 23
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Slyfox
KCIN (Nicholas Meredith) Chris Abrahams/ Kraig Grady Jordan/ Bradley / Brown DJ Dr. H Doors 6PM // $5 before 9PM — $10 after Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1359032677533346/ Source: …
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Black Box Series #6 - Eleanor Zurowski, VIOLA.mpfree, & Scheme
Black Box Series #6 - Eleanor Zurowski, VIOLA.mpfree, & Scheme Thursday, July 26
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Black Box Theatre
STARTS @ 6PM SHARP // FREE ENTRY // REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED - Black Box/Block D/UNSW Paddington Campus (see directions in comments) Join us for the fifth in a series of bi-monthly events showcasing a …
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Listening to the worlds of others // as part of Common Knowledge and Learning Curves
Listening to the worlds of others // as part of Common Knowledge and Learning Curves Saturday, July 28
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Artspace Sydney
Listening to the worlds of others Friday 27 July, 4–5pm Where | Level 2, Seminar Room A guided exercise in deep listening to the different dimensions of our own lives and those of others. As part of …
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TANGENTS (album launch) + Ben Marston & Hugh Barrett + Broken Mountain reminiSCENT
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TANGENTS (album launch) + Ben Marston & Hugh Barrett + Broken Mountain Sunday, July 29
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue 505
After an eventful year of touring throughout their native Australia – including runs with labelmates MONO and like-minded pioneers Tortoise – and featuring alongside the work of artist David Hockney …
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reminiSCENT Sunday, July 29
5:00 AM
May Space
reminiSCENT surveys contemporary artists initiating multisensory experiences through olfactory encounters. Smelling is classified as a “bodily sense” in that along with touch and taste, in order to be …
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The Sticks, SICKORCHESTRA, DJ Nik Nak Nights at Tempe #12
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The Sticks, SICKORCHESTRA, DJ Nik Nak Monday, July 30
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Slyfox
The Sticks (Ahearn/ Ilsar/ Pliner) SICKORCHESTRA DJ Doors 6PM // $5 before 9PM — $10 after Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1359032677533346/ Source: …
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Nights at Tempe #12 Monday, July 30
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
The Splinter Orchestra Clayton Thomas and his Bad Self Chloe Kim - solo percussion The Splinter Orchestra will present ‘Spoke’ a new way of working that they have been developing over the last year. …
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Divide and Dissolve, Marcus Not Singing, Thorax, Loose-y Crunché
Divide and Dissolve, Marcus Not Singing, Thorax, Loose-y Crunché Friday, June 1
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
The Imperial Hotel
We acknowledge this event is taking place on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. DIVIDE AND DISSOLVE https://divideanddissolve.bandcamp.com/ Divide And …
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MP Hopkins & group mrmmmrrr PERFORMANCE Compulsion Aftersound
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MP Hopkins & group mrmmmrrr PERFORMANCE Sunday, June 3
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
SNO Contemporary Art Projects
Various text-sound works that explore a connection between writing, language, voice, and sound will be on display, with a live sound performance by group mmrmmrrrrr 2 June at 4pm. Exhibition opens …
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Compulsion Sunday, June 3
9:00 AM – 1:59 PM
82A Henderson RoadAlexandria, NSW, 2015Australia
DREAM MIRROR - JASMINE GUFFOND - FEMME FLAGGING - KT SPIT & EMILY - KEN GEIGER - EVIL HEAT. 82a Henderson Rd Alexandria 2015 SYD. 7pm - 12am SATURDAY JUNE 2ND Dream Mirror - DreamMirror are a live …
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Aftersound Sunday, June 3
3:00 AM – 5:30 AM
Verge Gallery
Aftersound Presented by Rainbow Chan and Verge Gallery Saturday June 2 Music 1:00-2:30pm Panel 2:30-3:30pm Music from: Alyx Dennison x Bonniesongs - two singer/multi-instrumentalists making noisy …
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Tony Gorman's Monday Club SPILL (GER/AUS) Sydney Con International Jazz Festival 2018 SICKO - Chris Abrahams, Clayton Thomas, Miles Thomas
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Tony Gorman's Monday Club Monday, June 4
5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Halfback Books/ Hall's Books & Records
Tony Gorman’s Monday Club grew from a chance meeting between Tony and Steve. A shared desire to explore sound was enough to start things moving - starting with long notes (to quote Tony - “is …
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SPILL (GER/AUS) Sydney Con International Jazz Festival 2018 Monday, June 4
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
SPILL (GER/AUS)CONCERT 4pm - 5pm Recital Hall East. entry with festival pass. Magda Mayas - piano & clavinet Tony Buck - drums, cymbals & percussion “Spill is the Berlin-based duo of Magda …
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SICKO - Chris Abrahams, Clayton Thomas, Miles Thomas Monday, June 4
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Slyfox
As SICKO continues to bring Sunday’s to a sonic saturation point in Enmore, the rarely revealed trio of Chris Abrahams, dx7, Clayton Thomas, double bass and Miles Thomas, bring their …
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The NOW now Series June!
The NOW now Series June! Wednesday, June 6
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
107 Projects
The 2nd NOW now series for the year featuring: Subterranean Rain Sydney City Humanoid Electronic Modular Ensemble (SCHEME) & Lotekno $10 on the door… doors at 7pm Sydney City Humanoid …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #16
The Sounds Unsound Presents #16 Thursday, June 7
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 16 in the resurrected series of improvised, experimental or just plain weird yet beautiful music nights. Still blending the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. 6.30pm …
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Great Waitress
Great Waitress Friday, June 8
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Great Waitress is Monika Brooks (Accordion), Laura Altman (Clarinet) and Magda Mayas (piano). From 2008 Laura Altman and Monika Brooks’ duo excited the Sydney experimental scene, (of which they …
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107 Presents: In Frequency
107 Presents: In Frequency Saturday, June 9
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
107 Projects
On June 8th, three performances take over 107’s rooftop garden and stages for In Frequency: PATCHWORK DREAMING is a multimedia performance for an Ensemble of Musicians, Dancers, Electronics and a …
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Upstairs@AYH: soup SSRi TAPE Release w/ Rapid Dye, MOB, Den Spiral // Czarektrio at Halfback Books
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Upstairs@AYH: soup Sunday, June 10
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM
curated by tina stefanou and joseph phillip franklin. slurp your way through an afternoon of noisy soup - packed with musicians, sounds and ideas: mountains, recipes, rhythm diamonds, a choir of …
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SSRi TAPE Release w/ Rapid Dye, MOB, Den Sunday, June 10
8:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
Rapid Dye 7" Nurture or Destroy out now :) https://soundcloud.com/paradisedaily/pdr-024-rapid-dye-nurture-or-destroy-7-ep-out-2018 SSRi First release out soon on Disinfect & Sexy Romance :) …
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Spiral // Czarektrio at Halfback Books Sunday, June 10
7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Halfback Books/Hall's Books & Records
Doors at 5:30pm, music at 6pm Donation at door for artists SPIRAL Will Hansen- Double Bass/Keys Oscar Smith- Keys Sarah Elise Thompson- Keys Johannes MacDonald- Flutes + Electronics Josephine Macken- …
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Melanie Louise Eden, Dirk Kruithof Trio, Lucas Abela, No Mandate JASMINE GUFFOND and MONIKA BROOKS at the Republic !!
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Melanie Louise Eden, Dirk Kruithof Trio, Lucas Abela, No Mandate Monday, June 11
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Slyfox
Melanie Louise Eden Dirk Kruithof Trio Lucas Abela No Mandate $5 BEFORE 9PM $10 AFTER Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2018/6/10/melanie-louise-eden-dirk-kruithof-trio-lucas-abela-no-mandate
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JASMINE GUFFOND and MONIKA BROOKS at the Republic !! Monday, June 11
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
The People’s Republic has been trying to find a date to co-ordinate these superb Australian musicians and we’ve finally managed to link their busy schedules for a uniquely brilliant show …
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Opus Now - Concert Series 10 Currents of Exchange - Kate Brown - opening night
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Opus Now - Concert Series 10 Wednesday, June 13
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Alpha Gallery
Opus Now (presented by CP PRODUCTIONS and Alpha Gallery) A concert series exploring relationships between the music of today and Beethoven’s sixteen String Quartets Concert Series 10 Programme …
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Currents of Exchange - Kate Brown - opening night Wednesday, June 13
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Kudos Gallery
Opening Night 12 June 2018, 5 - 8pm (13 June - 30 June 2018) Currents of Exchange Kate Brown Currents of Exchange explores the relationship between objects, how they are observed, interpreted and …
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Peter Blamey, Five Fertile Exchanges CD launch Inland & the NOW now present Currents of Exchange - Kate Brown
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Peter Blamey, Five Fertile Exchanges CD launch Thursday, June 14
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Frontyard
Peter Blamey Five Fertile Exchanges CD launch Recorded in the Victorian Alps in 2016, Five Fertile Exchanges documents some of Peter’s responses to the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme, countering its …
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Inland & the NOW now present Thursday, June 14
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Alpha House Artist Co Operative Erskineville
Two nights of remarkable new music hosted by Inland & the NOW now. Featuring solo improvisations, new compositions, and world-premieres, it’s a do it situation. Wednesday June 13, 8pm Three …
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Currents of Exchange - Kate Brown Thursday, June 14
1:00 AM
Kudos Gallery
13 June - 30 June 2018 Opening Night 12 June 2018, 5 - 8pm Currents of Exchange Kate Brown Currents of Exchange explores the relationship between objects, how they are observed, interpreted and …
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TA GO LAK Inland & the NOW now present
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TA GO LAK Friday, June 15
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Ta Go Lak performs a selection of compositions and improvisations emerging in response to Korean traditional rhythmic structures, as well as sounds and textures from the Asia Pacific region. Chloe …
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Inland & the NOW now present Friday, June 15
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Alpha House Artist Co Operative Erskineville
Two nights of remarkable new music hosted by Inland & the NOW now. Featuring solo improvisations, new compositions, and world-premieres, it’s a do it situation. Wednesday June 13, 8pm Three …
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Powder L : GAS : NO-FI : Scarpin
Powder L : GAS : NO-FI : Scarpin Saturday, June 16
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
We would like to acknowledge that this event is being held on Aboriginal land, the land of the the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. We’d like to pay respect to their Elders past and present. …
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Spiral: Rupture Spartak Improvised Set Dream Mirror, ‘Dark Rift’, album launch with special guests.
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Spiral: Rupture Sunday, June 17
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Recital Hall East
Spiral is a seven piece amplified group of composer/performers, with roots in early minimalism, exploring all things rhythmic, intense and incomprehensible. This is the band’s second year playing …
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Spartak Improvised Set Sunday, June 17
3:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Verge Gallery
Spartak Improvised Set Sat 16 June 1-3pm Spartak will do an improvised set responding to the works and themes in Elena Papanikolakis’ ‘Parting Words’ exhibition. …
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Dream Mirror, ‘Dark Rift’, album launch with special guests. Sunday, June 17
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Join the Dots Workshop
Dream Mirror, ‘Dark Rift’, album launch with special guests. June 16 @ Join the Dots Workshop, 102 Victoria Rd Marrickville Doors at 7.30pm, entry 12 full/8 concession Experimental music trio, Dream …
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Mottley/Brown, Slow Rotation, Mr. Plebatron, DJ Snow White
Mottley/Brown, Slow Rotation, Mr. Plebatron, DJ Snow White Monday, June 18
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Slyfox
Rhys Mottley/Trevor Brown Slow Rotation (Sorcha Albuquerque/Josh Ahearn) Mr. Plebatron DJ Snow White Melanie Louise Eden Dirk Kruithof Trio Lucas Abela No Mandate $5 BEFORE 9PM $10 AFTER Source: …
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Nights at Tempe #11
Nights at Tempe #11 Thursday, June 21
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Ingar Zach (percussion), Cor Fuhler (piano), Mel Herbert (violin) and Jim Denley (wind instruments) Peter Farrar (solo - multi instrumentalist) Monika Brooks (keys - accordion or piano?) and Laura …
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Chemical Imbalance. presents The Spiders 'Bit Offset' lp launch!
Chemical Imbalance. presents The Spiders 'Bit Offset' lp launch! Friday, June 22
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Knox St Bar
https://chemical-imbalance.bandcamp.com/album/the-spiders-bit-offset Don’t let the cold weather deter you! Come along to the cozy ’n warm Knox Bar in Chippo, for a night of experimental …
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DANS LES ARBRES (FRA/NOR)
DANS LES ARBRES (FRA/NOR) Sunday, June 24
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Sound Lounge, Seymour Centre
DANS LES ARBRES (FRANCE/NORWAY) (9pm) ECM Records artists Dans Les Arbres are making some of the most engaging, mysterious and beautiful music in the field of improvisation. Nominated for the …
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Sick Orchestra, Batterie, Anomie
Sick Orchestra, Batterie, Anomie Monday, June 25
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Slyfox
Sick Orchestra Batterie (Jared Underwood) Anomie $5 BEFORE 9PM $10 AFTER Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2018/6/4/sick-orchestra-batterie-anomie
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Smash Bro's // Slow Rotation at Lamps (Bohemian Grove)
Smash Bro's // Slow Rotation at Lamps (Bohemian Grove) Wednesday, June 27
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hibernian House
Smash Bro’s // Slow Rotation Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: Smash Bro’s Petter Farrar - saxophones …
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SONIC MOVES VII Open Frame: Room40: Eliane Radigue, Charlemagne Palestine, The Speaker Mind on Fire Got À Goma Live Experiments
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SONIC MOVES VII Friday, June 29
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Halfback Books / Hall's Books & Records
SONIC MOVES is back in action at our new venue, Halfback Books at Dee Why on Thursday 28th June from 6-9pm with a wonderful line up of experimental sounds, poetry readings and subverted instruments. …
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Open Frame: Room40: Eliane Radigue, Charlemagne Palestine, The Speaker Friday, June 29
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Carriageworks
In 2018 Australia’s post-everything imprint Room40 presents Open Frame across two-evenings focused on senior artists and emerging voices exploring transcendent music. This year Open Frame meditates on …
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Mind on Fire Friday, June 29
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Mind On Fire is a duo project featuring brothers Brad and Sam Gill. Their music draws on exploratory approaches to composition and improvisation, often blurring the line between the two in their …
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Got À Goma Live Experiments Friday, June 29
7:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Knox Street Bar
≠ GØT À GØMA ≠ A monthly event focusing on experimental art. Live experiments by ¬ Lloyd Elbee https://soundcloud.com/elbeesounds ¬ MIMI KIND (Instrument tbc) https://www.mimikind.com/ ¬ Paperclip …
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Open Frame: Room40: William Basinski, Pan Daijing, Drew McDowall, Gail Priest Keg de Souza | Common Knowledge and Learning Curves Garageworks #2 featuring Nasho, Peter Blamey and Milkffish
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Open Frame: Room40: William Basinski, Pan Daijing, Drew McDowall, Gail Priest Saturday, June 30
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Carriageworks
In 2018 Australia’s post-everything imprint Room40 presents Open Frame across two-evenings focused on senior artists and emerging voices exploring transcendent music. This year Open Frame meditates on …
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Keg de Souza | Common Knowledge and Learning Curves Saturday, June 30
1:00 AM
Artspace Sydney
Common Knowledge and Learning Curves Keg de Souza Opening | Thursday 28 June, 6pm Exhibition dates | 29 June – 12 August ‘Common Knowledge and Learning Curves’ is the first Australian …
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Garageworks #2 featuring Nasho, Peter Blamey and Milkffish Saturday, June 30
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bankstown Art Centre
Garageworks is a series of monthly music nights at Bankstown Arts Centre celebrating musicians from the garages and studios of Western Sydney and beyond. Each event features a diverse cross-section of …
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Alon Ilsar at Lamps (presented by Bohemian Grove)
Alon Ilsar at Lamps (presented by Bohemian Grove) Wednesday, May 2
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
HIbernian House
Alon Ilsar Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. ALON ILSAR SOLO Alon Ilsar is a drummer, composer and inventor of the …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #15 PETER BRÖTZMANN [Germany] and HEATHER LEIGH [UK] at the Republic!
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #15 Thursday, May 3
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 15 in the resurrected series of improvised, experimental or just plain weird yet beautiful music nights. Still blending the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. 6.30pm …
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PETER BRÖTZMANN [Germany] and HEATHER LEIGH [UK] at the Republic! Thursday, May 3
9:00 AM
People's Republic Of Australasia
One man has been perhaps THE towering figure of European improvisation for 50 years, and if anyone had told me 9 years ago he might play here, I would have scoffed. But with some disbelief, next month …
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Fight Club (vic) + Bonniesongs
Fight Club (vic) + Bonniesongs Friday, May 4
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Two sets tonight, and no Free For All - Set 1 - Bonniesongs Set 2 - FIGHT CLUB w/ David Brown + Bonnie Stewart + Mij Yelned +Freya Schack-Arnott + Reuben Lewis From 8pm to 10-ish, $20 cash at the door …
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The Experiment Klein, Rashad Becker, Jikuroux, Fia Fiell, Germ Studies, Gas Finissage Party: It Matters What Moves | Ally Bisshop
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The Experiment Saturday, May 5
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
East Sydney Community and Arts Centre
ARTIST LINEUP BUD PETAL is a folk musician who grew up in the Levant, and is heavily influenced by the music, vocal techniques and song structures that are unique to the region. Since moving to …
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Klein, Rashad Becker, Jikuroux, Fia Fiell, Germ Studies, Gas Saturday, May 5
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Red Rattler Theatre
Unhinged transmissions of sublime spectral tones mistranslated; harking toward a galactic dive bar. http://www.liquidarchitecture.org.au/program/klein-rashad-becker-sydney/ Klein (UK) Rashad Becker …
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Finissage Party: It Matters What Moves | Ally Bisshop Saturday, May 5
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
AD Space - E-Block, UNSW Art and Design
IT MATTERS WHAT MOVES - Ally Bisshop with performance by Jasmine Guffond This exhibition explores art’s potential to reinfect matter with memory, and to create openings to the …
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Scattered // Mind on Fire at Halfback Books Flower Boy 卓颖贤 ‘i just want 2 adore u’ Single Launch All Girl Electronic | Listening Party
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Scattered // Mind on Fire at Halfback Books Sunday, May 6
7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Halfback Books / Hall's Records & Books
Scattered // Mind on Fire at Half-Back Books Doors at 5:30pm, music at 6pm 1st set: Scattered Paul Cutlan - Bb and bass clarinet Jacques Emery - double bass Sam Gill - alto saxophone & …
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Flower Boy 卓颖贤 ‘i just want 2 adore u’ Single Launch Sunday, May 6
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Knox Street Bar
Having performed alongside the likes of HTMLflowers with an upcoming show with Marcus Whale, Flower Boy 卓颖贤 joins the ranks of artists exploring what it means to break the mould in Australia’s …
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All Girl Electronic | Listening Party Sunday, May 6
5:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Information and Cultural Exchange (ICE)
Join us for the ALL GIRL ELECTRONIC LISTENING PARTY as the producers share their tracks. For the past 8 weeks ALL GIRL ELECTRONIC producers have been mentored by a some of Sydney’s best …
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SICKO - Alon Ilsar, Subespai, Glitch Jukebox
SICKO - Alon Ilsar, Subespai, Glitch Jukebox Monday, May 7
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Slyfox
We are proud to present- Alon Ilsar SOLO Alon Ilsar drummer, composer and inventor of the AirSticks For this set Alon will launch his latest release, Trigger Happy 2, a collaboration with music …
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Peggy album launch featuring Jon Rose and Chris Abrahams
Peggy album launch featuring Jon Rose and Chris Abrahams Tuesday, May 8
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Foundry 616
On a Monday evening in late November 2017, two of Australia’s most prolific musicians performed together in the living room of the late Peggy Glanville-Hicks. It was the first-time violinist Jon Rose …
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The NOW now series May 2018
The NOW now series May 2018 Wednesday, May 9
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
107 Projects
The First of the NOW now series events for the year starting with a bang!: Sebastian Sequoiah-Grayson (solo guitar) REBEL SCUM Bonnie Stewart (drums) Rhys Mottley (guitar) Jeremy Hegge and Romy Caen …
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Alister Spence Trio
Alister Spence Trio Thursday, May 10
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Foundry 616
The remarkable and ever-evolving modern improvising jazz trio led by Alister Spence returns to Foundry616 for their first performance at the club in 2018. “Art that allows us to be other than we are, …
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Adrian Lim Klumpes- Solo Piano from album Yield
Adrian Lim Klumpes- Solo Piano from album Yield Friday, May 11
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Get your instrumental fix in Adrian Lim-Klumpes’ tempo driven, evocative new offering Yield. Adrian Lim-Klumpes is an Australian pianist making a name for himself with intricate, beautifully executed …
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Vavenge + friends
Vavenge + friends Sunday, May 13
9:00 AM – 1:59 PM
82A Henderson RoadAlexandria, NSW, 2015Australia
Vavenge Pia Van Gelder Peter Blamey + Matthew P Hopkins Mimi Kind + Lilli Pearse $10, music from 8pm. Venue will be revealed on the day, PM if you need details beforehand. Vavenge comprises the dual …
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SICKO - Raven , Megan Alice Clune, Ivan Jordan/Tim Rollinson Nights at Tempe #10
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SICKO - Raven , Megan Alice Clune, Ivan Jordan/Tim Rollinson Monday, May 14
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Slyfox
Raven - Post-Rock Folktronica by Peter Holo. …from a recent review… “Parallels are lazy but in this case, it’s illustrious company. There is The Necks on the portentous plucks of …
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Nights at Tempe #10 Monday, May 14
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets Sports Club
Moving Paths Linus Foley - piano, Max Alduca - double bass, Luke Keanan-Brown - drums Mel Herbert - violin and Romy Caen - cake tin synth, feedback and harmonium, duo Charlie Sundborn - sax, Chloe …
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Black Box Series #5 - Chun Yin Rainbow Chan, group mrrmmmmrrr & Mr. Plebatron
Black Box Series #5 - Chun Yin Rainbow Chan, group mrrmmmmrrr & Mr. Plebatron Wednesday, May 16
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Black Box Theatre
STARTS @ 6PM SHARP // FREE ENTRY // REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED - Black Box/Block D/UNSW Paddington Campus (see directions in comments) Join us for the fifth in a series of bi-monthly events showcasing a …
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Godtet Residency Wednesdays in May
Godtet Residency Wednesdays in May Thursday, May 17
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazybones Lounge Marrickville
Aww sheeeit… lets get frothy: GODTET Residency is back every Wednesday in May. Following a hugely successful residency in January, GODTET are back with an epic lineup of artists including …
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Cor Fuhler with Sam Dobson and James Waples
Cor Fuhler with Sam Dobson and James Waples Friday, May 18
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Cor Fuhler is an award winning Dutch/Australian composer, multi instrumentalist, improviser, instrument builder, artist, inventor, educator and scholar whose practice is an interdisciplinary one …
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DIN Cassette Launch - w Knitted Abyss, Perfume and Body Promise
DIN Cassette Launch - w Knitted Abyss, Perfume and Body Promise Saturday, May 19
10:00 AM – 1:59 PM
The Gaelic Club
~ DIN CASSETTE LAUNCH ~ DIN DIN is a new collaboration between Rainbow Chan (Chunyin) and Alex Ward (Moon Holiday). DIN is inspired electronic music that is club ready and totally incredible. Pushing …
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MP Hopkins & group mrmmmrrr
MP Hopkins & group mrmmmrrr Sunday, May 20
5:00 AM
SNO Contemporary Art Projects
Various text-sound works that explore a connection between writing, language, voice, and sound will be on display, with a live sound performance by group mmrmmrrrrr 2 June at 4pm. Exhibition opens …
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Jasmine Guffond,Eye of Chaos,Polymorph Orchestra,Femme Flagging
Jasmine Guffond,Eye of Chaos,Polymorph Orchestra,Femme Flagging Monday, May 21
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Slyfox
Jasmine Guffond Eye of Chaos - John Maddox, Nigel Date, Time Bradley Polymorph Orchestra DJ Femme Flagging Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/188286401893205/ Source: …
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Garageworks #1 Slim Set feat Kimchi Princi and more Claire Chase + Sonant Bodies (and Sarah Monk)
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Garageworks #1 Slim Set feat Kimchi Princi and more Saturday, May 26
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bankstown Arts Centre
Garageworks is a series of monthly music nights at Bankstown Arts Centre celebrating musicians from the garages and studios of Western Sydney. Each event features a diverse cross-section of performers …
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Claire Chase + Sonant Bodies (and Sarah Monk) Saturday, May 26
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Woodburn Creatives
To kickstart a year of living music, BackStage Music presents Claire Chase (USA) - a world leading flutist and champion of music made now. Claire is a soloist, collaborative artist, curator and …
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Patrick O'Brien & Anthony Guerra/ ENAK/ Ghost Hobo (film)/ N.Dan
Patrick O'Brien & Anthony Guerra/ ENAK/ Ghost Hobo (film)/ N.Dan Sunday, May 27
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lamps
Patrick O’Brien & Anthony Guerra - launching new release on black petal ENAK - rare sydney performance - Kane from Castings (sample from Altered States Tapes release here - …
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Mary Rapp w/ Showa 44, Trevor Brown, Triage HS25. MOB + Exposure emus presents
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Mary Rapp w/ Showa 44, Trevor Brown, Triage Monday, May 28
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Slyfox
Mary Rapp w/ Showa 44 Trevor Brown (solo) Triage Mary Rapp with Showa 44. Mary Rapp, talented cellist, bassist and vocalist has collaborated with the Australian Art Orchestra, Ensemble Offspring, The …
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HS25. MOB + Exposure Monday, May 28
6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hollywood Hotel
HOLLYWOOD SUNDAYS #25 Featuring M.O.B. + Exposure M.O.B. To help wind you down from the weekend that was and ready you for the excruciating 9-5 grind that looms, here’s M.O.B.! Everyone’s …
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emus presents Monday, May 28
2:00 AM – 10:00 AM
East Sydney Community and Arts Centre
emus is exploratory music in sydney a calendar and newsletter for improvised, exploratory, experimental music and sound art in Sydney and its surrounds www.emus.space emus presents is a full-day …
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Czarektrio // Improper Citation (presented by Bohemian Grove)
Czarektrio // Improper Citation (presented by Bohemian Grove) Wednesday, May 30
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Czarektrio // Improper Citation Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: Czarektrio Nick Mielczarek - guitar Harry Birch …
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Tangents w/ Moving Paths and Mary Rapp at Leadbelly Newtown
Tangents w/ Moving Paths and Mary Rapp at Leadbelly Newtown Monday, April 2
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Lead Belly Newtown
TANGENTS launch their new EP Stents and Arteries on US label Temporary Residence Ltd. with this special performance at Leadbelly Newtown on the Easter weekend. With their signature concoction of …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #14
The Sounds Unsound Presents #14 Thursday, April 5
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 14 in the resurrected series of improvised, experimental or just plain weird yet beautiful music nights. Still blending the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. Free! …
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Nights at Tempe #9
Nights at Tempe #9 Saturday, April 7
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jetz
Laura Altman -clarinet and Nick Ashwood -guitar (TAS) Adam Halliwell -guitar (MELB) and Jack Stoneham -sax Maria Moles -drums (MELB) and Bonnie Stewart -drums/perc doors 7PM $15 and $10 concession …
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Ephemera Trio + Alister Spence Brainbeau {Bris}, CSW {The Bush}, Size, Frontier Dominion
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Ephemera Trio + Alister Spence Sunday, April 8
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Sound Lounge
Join us for a night of splendour and spectacle when ARIA-Award winning celebrated jazz pianist Alister Spence joins break-out sensation Ephemera Trio in the intimate Seymour Centre Soundlounge! Tix …
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Brainbeau {Bris}, CSW {The Bush}, Size, Frontier Dominion Sunday, April 8
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Alexandria, NSW, 2015
BRAINBEAU return to Sydney in support of their intensively well crafted new album “Hold On”. The duo have never ceased to awe inspire with their live set ~ rolling through with this much …
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Triage / Maria Moles & Adam Halliwell / Matthew Syres at Staves Dr Rosenberg’s Wunderkammer
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Triage / Maria Moles & Adam Halliwell / Matthew Syres at Staves Monday, April 9
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Staves Brewery
Improvised music comes to Staves! 5pm Matthew Syres 6pm Maria Moles & Adam Halliwell (Melbourne) 7pm Triage Matthew Syres https://matthewsyres.bandcamp.com/ Solo soundscape textures created …
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Dr Rosenberg’s Wunderkammer Monday, April 9
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Delmar Gallery
Erkki Veltheim - violin/viola Jon Rose - abandoned, unequal tempered organ with revolving Mori speaker Erkki Veltheim is one of the most talented musicians working on the international stage today. …
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I Hold the Great Rack // Maria Moles & Adam Halliwell
I Hold the Great Rack // Maria Moles & Adam Halliwell Wednesday, April 11
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
I Hold the Great Rack (VIC) // Maria Moles & Adam Halliwell (VIC) Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: I Hold …
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Maria Moles & Adam Halliwell
Maria Moles & Adam Halliwell Friday, April 13
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
A noticeable zeal colours every unexpected stroke in a pointillist constellation of detail, guided dynamically by the simple joy of playing and exploration in these four able hands. With backgrounds …
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Ta Go Lak @Eupcaccia Fort Thunder; an electro acoustic playground
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Ta Go Lak @Eupcaccia Sunday, April 15
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Halfback Books / Hall's Books and Records
Ta Go Lak will be playing at Eupcaccia Records’ weekly live performance on the 14th April 2018. Veneue : Book shop in Dee Why, Halfback Books / Hall’s Books & Records // starts at 6pm …
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Fort Thunder; an electro acoustic playground Sunday, April 15
4:00 AM
Fairfield City Museum and Gallery
FORT THUNDER : PLAY WITH SOUND opening 14th 2pm exhibtion 14th April - 21st July Open Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm | FREE ADMISSION In this their first major collaboration, Sydney based artists Lucas Abela and …
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Mike Cooper at the People's Republic HS19. Exek + Place Holder Dr Rosenberg’s Wunderkammer
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Mike Cooper at the People's Republic Monday, April 16
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The People's Republic of Australasia
We’ve been trying to coordinate for years but now the People’s Republic can announce with huge pleasure that the next guest in our 2018 “International Series” will be an icon …
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HS19. Exek + Place Holder Monday, April 16
6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hollywood Hotel
HOLLYWOOD SUNDAYS #19 Featuring EXEK + Place Holder + DJ Wah-Wah EXEK The term ‘post punk’ is so overused and abused these days that I’m not even really sure what it is, but I think …
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Dr Rosenberg’s Wunderkammer Monday, April 16
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Delmar Gallery
Jenny Eriksson - viola da gamba Tommie Andersson - theorbo (giant lute) Michaela Davies - muscle stimulation and involuntary movement systems, double bass Jon Rose - strings The charmed and intricate …
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Emu Cakes #1 w/ Bee Mask (USA. Spectrum Spools, Room40) + more
Emu Cakes #1 w/ Bee Mask (USA. Spectrum Spools, Room40) + more Sunday, April 22
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
secret inner west location
Emu Cakes is a new event series from those behind Strange Signals that draws lines between the states attained when engaging with ambient, experimental, psychedelic, tribal and atonal music and …
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Dr Rosenberg’s Wunderkammer
Dr Rosenberg’s Wunderkammer Monday, April 23
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Delmar Gallery
Dave Ellis is one of the seminal figures amongst Australian double bass players. For today’s extravaganza, he brings his free-wheeling Double Bass Liberation Orchestra of friends and colleagues to the …
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SONIC MOVES location services #1
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SONIC MOVES Friday, April 27
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Halfback Books
SONIC MOVES is back in action at our new venue, Halfback Books at Dee Why on Thursday 26th April from 6-9pm with a wonderful line up of experimental sounds. Continuing with our drawing response …
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location services #1 Friday, April 27
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
cremorne
🌍 LOCATION SERVICES: > music/sound performances > outdoor locations (different each time) 🌏 MUSIC: >>> charlie sundborn > (soprano sax and water bucket) >>> song ideas …
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S.U.B TEXT
S.U.B TEXT Saturday, April 28
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lamps
3 performances: details yet to emerge Ivey Wawn (Sydney) Mel and Aemon and CMJ (Sydney/Nowra) Talia and Jack (USA/Melbourne) 5$ concession 10$ to 15$ full negotiable + interesting trades considered …
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Sizzle 2018 SICKO Launch Party Dr Rosenberg’s Wunderkammer
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Sizzle 2018 Monday, April 30
5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Petersham Bowling Club
From art music to pop music and everything in between, Sizzle returns to the Petersham Bowling Club for another year of free, family-friendly aural delights. 2018 features Ensemble Offspring’s …
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SICKO Launch Party Monday, April 30
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Sly Fox
The Launch of Sydney’s newest weekly night of exploratory music. Think 3 hours of the Knitting Factory on a Sunday night, followed by two hours of kooky, weird and left of centre DJs or live …
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Dr Rosenberg’s Wunderkammer Monday, April 30
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Delmar Gallery
On this last day of the Wunderkammer, Jon Rose is closing the doors of perception with a concert on the Fence. Originally a commission from Kronos string quartet and The Opera House, Jon created four …
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Trevor Brown - Quatuor a la fin du sens
Trevor Brown - Quatuor a la fin du sens Friday, March 2
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Trevor Brown, composer, multi-instrumentalist and sound designer, has just returned form an Arts Council funded 15 week , 54 concert tour of Europe, performing and musically directing in Italy, …
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The Necks - Blue Mountains Theatre Hinterlandt & Hashshashin double EP launch w/ raven
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The Necks - Blue Mountains Theatre Saturday, March 3
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Blue Mountains Theatre
“The greatest trio on earth” – New York Times, 2017 After one of their busiest years yet in 2017 – which featured the release of their acclaimed double LP Unfold; opening for Nick Cave and the Bad …
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Hinterlandt & Hashshashin double EP launch w/ raven Saturday, March 3
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
107 Projects
Art As Catharsis presents the launch of Hinterlandt’s ‘Sollbruchstelle’ and Hashshashin’s ’nihsahshsaH (adj.)’. - Hashshashin (Middle Eastern psychedelic drone prog) - …
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The Necks - Camelot Lounge Bloom Creation (Japan) / Love Chants / Subterranean Rain
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The Necks - Camelot Lounge Sunday, March 4
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Camelot Lounge
After one of their busiest years yet in 2017 – which featured the release of their acclaimed double LP Unfold, opening for Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds on their Australian tour, a successful tour of …
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Bloom Creation (Japan) / Love Chants / Subterranean Rain Sunday, March 4
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
11 Collins StreetBeaconsfield, NSW, 2015Australia
Bloom Creation first Australian tour! Jack Dibben’s birthday party! Love Chants return! Subterranean Rain now added to the bill! some info— BLOOM CREATION - acid folk/psych, visiting from …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #13 firstdraft Opening: Laura Hunt - Exit Promises 2.0
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #13 Thursday, March 8
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Lucky number 13 in the resurrected series of improvised, experimental or just plain weird yet beautiful music nights. Still blending the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. …
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firstdraft Opening: Laura Hunt - Exit Promises 2.0 Thursday, March 8
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
firstdraft
Exit Promises 2.0 is a sound world rooted in desire for potential and improvement. Existing as a speculative venue; pure healing frequencies and multilayered voices are enclosed in electronic beat …
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ORGANISED SPORTS Lola stayed too long
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ORGANISED SPORTS Saturday, March 10
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
MARRICKVILLE GOLF CLUB
ORGANISED SPORTS /// DAY ONE Bloom Creation (JAPAN) Mysterious acid folk / psych from Tokyo. In Japan you’ll often find them on bills nestled comfortably between bands like Maher Shalal Hash Baz, The …
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Lola stayed too long Saturday, March 10
12:00 PM
JD Stewart Building
Lola stayed too long is an experimental theatre production from Living Room Theatre that weaves two seemingly unconnected stories. One which occurs during the heatwave of January 2017 in a Sydney …
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Dr. Rosenberg's Wunderkammer
Dr. Rosenberg's Wunderkammer Sunday, March 11
7:00 AM
Delmar Gallery
Dr Rosenberg’s Wunderkammer - The museum that messes with your mind. http://www.jonroseweb.com/g_rosenberg_the_museum_goes_live_2016.html http://www.jonroseweb.com/g_rosenberg_museum_2009.html 10 …
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Sandy Evans Trio & Ensemble Onsombl Port in a Storm: Erica Freas MoE DEAD Babymachine Night Goat etc Dr. Rosenberg's Wunderkammer - Free Concert/Talk!
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Sandy Evans Trio & Ensemble Onsombl Monday, March 12
5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Halfback Books
Eupcaccia Live inc. and Halfback Books and Records presents The Sandy Evans Trio, featuring Sandy Evans (Saxophone), Brett Hirst (Bass) and Toby Hall (Drums). In a supporting role, we will have a set …
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Port in a Storm: Erica Freas MoE DEAD Babymachine Night Goat etc Monday, March 12
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Servo Food Truck Bar
Helter Smelter Headquarters, One Brick Today and We Empty Rooms - Record Label & Screen Printing presents Port in a Storm: a mixed-gender, mixed-genre event for humans of all ages and all …
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Dr. Rosenberg's Wunderkammer - Free Concert/Talk! Monday, March 12
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Delmar Gallery
Dr Rosenberg’s Wunderkammer The museum that messes with your mind. http://www.jonroseweb.com/g_rosenberg_the_museum_goes_live_2016.html http://www.jonroseweb.com/g_rosenberg_museum_2009.html THIS …
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JACOB KIRKEGAARD + MERILYN FAIRSKYE
JACOB KIRKEGAARD + MERILYN FAIRSKYE Tuesday, March 13
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
The People’s Republic is very thrilled to begin our “International Series” for 2018 with one of the world’s greatest sound artists and a guest of the 2018 Biennale of Sydney, …
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Opus Now #9 Lacuna Trio // Scattered at Lamps (presented by Bohemian Grove) Composition for Tuning an Architectural Space by Oliver Beer
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Opus Now #9 Wednesday, March 14
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Alpha Gallery
Featuring Bukhchuluun “Bukhu” Ganburged, one of the world’s finest Mongolian throat singers, we then move into Beethoven’sRazumovsky String Quartet no.1, with an all-star cast …
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Lacuna Trio // Scattered at Lamps (presented by Bohemian Grove) Wednesday, March 14
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Lacuna Trio // Scattered Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: Lacuna Trio Paul Cutlan - bass clarinet Jason Noble - …
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Composition for Tuning an Architectural Space by Oliver Beer Wednesday, March 14
3:45 AM
Sydney Opera House
British artist Oliver Beer presents a composition from his series of works based on an acoustic phenomenon: that every architectural space has its own unchanging resonant notes, determined by its …
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Jacob Kirkegaard Artist Talk (UTS)
Jacob Kirkegaard Artist Talk (UTS) Thursday, March 15
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Bon Marche Studio, University of Technology
Music and Sound Design, School of Communication, Faculty of Arts and Social Science - University of Technology Sydney, presents: “Jacob Kirkegaard - Artist Talk” “One of contemporary …
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Improper Citation
Improper Citation Friday, March 16
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
“Improper Citation” features Charlie Sundborn (Saxophone), Miles Rooney (Trumpet), Matt Harris (Piano), Oscar Peterson (Bass) and Chloe Kim (Drums). Formed in 2016 after discovering the …
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Dr. Rosenberg's Wunderkammer - Free Concert/Talk!
Dr. Rosenberg's Wunderkammer - Free Concert/Talk! Monday, March 19
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Delmar Gallery
Dr Rosenberg’s Wunderkammer The museum that messes with your mind. http://www.jonroseweb.com/g_rosenberg_the_museum_goes_live_2016.html http://www.jonroseweb.com/g_rosenberg_museum_2009.html THIS …
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Far Cry: The Music of Eric Dolphy
Far Cry: The Music of Eric Dolphy Thursday, March 22
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Foundry 616
Far Cry – The Music of Eric Dolphy Eric Dolphy was a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist whose fertile imagination and boundless energy made him a uniquely dynamic and arresting performer and composer. …
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t h e s u b t le b e i n g s Altered States Tapes Launch
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t h e s u b t le b e i n g s Friday, March 23
9:30 AM
Articulate Project Space
‘t h e s u b t l e b e i n g s’ by WeiZen Ho Performance Dates: Thursday 22nd March, 6:30 - 8pm Friday 23rd March, 6:30 - 8pm Saturday 24th March, 2:00 - 3:30pm & 6:30 - 8pm followed by closing …
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Altered States Tapes Launch Friday, March 23
11:00 AM – 2:59 PM
Gaelic Club
Altered States Tapes is pleased to launch it’s first six releases of the year, including tapes from Compound, Sansibar, Hitoshi Kojima, CVN, Opal Beau and Sydney’s own, Loose-y Crunchè. …
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FRESH BLOOD #8 - Shoeb Ahmad (ACT), Loose Fit
FRESH BLOOD #8 - Shoeb Ahmad (ACT), Loose Fit Saturday, March 24
12:00 PM – 2:59 PM
Vic on the Park
Urge Records presents a night at the Vic On The Park with a selection of new bands from Australia’s new underground. This time we have another interstate band playing so make sure you make it …
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Laurence Pike 'Distant Early Warning' Album Launch Georges Lentz : Ingwe for solo electric guitar (2003-2017)
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Laurence Pike 'Distant Early Warning' Album Launch Sunday, March 25
1:00 PM – 2:59 PM
Golden Age Cinema
Laurence Pike DOORS @ 4pm LIVE MUSIC FROM 10PM SATURDAY MARCH 24 FREE ENTRY Sydney Brewery Surry Hills Pils $6 // 4 for 20 Golden Age Cinema & Bar http://ourgoldenage.com.au/music/ Distant Early …
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Georges Lentz : Ingwe for solo electric guitar (2003-2017) Sunday, March 25
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Watters Gallery
“Ingwe” is a one hour work for solo electric guitar inspired by the awesome sense of space and solitude in the Australian Outback. It has had enthusiastically received performances at the …
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Dr. Rosenberg's Wunderkammer - Free Concert/Talk!
Dr. Rosenberg's Wunderkammer - Free Concert/Talk! Monday, March 26
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Delmar Gallery
Dr Rosenberg’s Wunderkammer - The museum that messes with your mind. http://www.jonroseweb.com/g_rosenberg_the_museum_goes_live_2016.html http://www.jonroseweb.com/g_rosenberg_museum_2009.html THIS …
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Crossover // Prophets at Lamps (presented by Bohemian Grove)
Crossover // Prophets at Lamps (presented by Bohemian Grove) Wednesday, March 28
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Crossover // Prophets Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: Crossover Bonnie Stewart - drums & voice Peter Farrar …
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Silver Beat / Placeholder / xNoBBQx / Deathfuck / Rebel Scum
Silver Beat / Placeholder / xNoBBQx / Deathfuck / Rebel Scum Saturday, March 31
10:00 AM – 2:59 PM
Tempe Jetz
Added to the line up: Silver Beat collaboration between Melanie Eden and Aemon Webb Rebel Scum https://soundcloud.com/wearerebelscum Deathfuck Placeholder …
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The Necks - Riverside Theatre
The Necks - Riverside Theatre Monday, February 5
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Parramatta Riverside Theatre
The Necks return to Parramatta. Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1990205811258856/ Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2018/2/4/the-necks-lennox-theatre-riverside-theatres
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #12
The Sounds Unsound Presents #12 Thursday, February 8
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 12 in the resurrected series of improvised, experimental or just plain weird yet beautiful music nights. Our plan is to mix up the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. …
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Tempered II Journal Launch: Panels and Performances Opus Now #8 Hark The Machine - Ensemble Offspring
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Tempered II Journal Launch: Panels and Performances Monday, February 12
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Monster Mouse Studios
Join us on Sunday February 11th at Monster Mouse Studios (21 Maude Lane, Marrickville) for a series of panel discussions and performances by members of Sydney’s underground music community and …
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Opus Now #8 Monday, February 12
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Alpha Gallery
www.opusnow8.eventbrite.com.au Programme Opus Now Quartet - Beethoven “Razumovsky” Op. 59 no.3 in C major Isabelle Duthoit / Franz Hautzinger - Free Improvisation Skinny Legions We …
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Hark The Machine - Ensemble Offspring Monday, February 12
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Utzon Room
Crunch. Boom. Grind. Ensemble Offspring transforms the Utzon Room with music of today and the sounds of tomorrow. Creak. Groan. Fizz. Like an old machine gradually coming to life, we hear the rhythmic …
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Rose/Carey/Thomas/Thomas
Rose/Carey/Thomas/Thomas Friday, February 16
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Johnston Street Jazz
Apologies, but Franz Hautzinger and Isabelle Duthoit will NOT BE PERFORMING AT THIS EVENT. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE, IT WILL STILL BE A GREAT NIGHT OF MUSIC Here’s the program: Jeremy Rose - …
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New Age Group (CBR)/ Negative Gears/ Sachet/ Photogenic
New Age Group (CBR)/ Negative Gears/ Sachet/ Photogenic Saturday, February 17
12:00 PM – 3:59 PM
The Gaelic Club
Paradise Daily is proud to present our first show of 2018… w/ New Age Group (CBR) Negative Gears Sachet Photogenic The Gaelic Club. Surry Hills, Sydney. February 16th, 2018. 8pm. $10. Poster by …
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All Girl Electronic | Taster Workshop
All Girl Electronic | Taster Workshop Wednesday, February 21
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
UNE Sydney
Sign up for the All Girl Electronic Taster Workshop - a free introduction into electronic music production at the University of New England FutureCampus, Parramatta. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how …
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Score Club | Club Score
Score Club | Club Score Thursday, February 22
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Frontyard
Score Club is a group of artists, musicians and composers exploring text-based scores as a provocation for music making. This event is the first in a series of experiments that will present works by …
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What’s love got to do with it? Urge Presents: Bikini Cops (WA), Nasho, Quick Fix, Orphans
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What’s love got to do with it? Friday, February 23
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Firstdraft
 WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? LOVE, LABOUR AND CONTEMPORARY ART What’s love got to do with it? is the second in a three part multi-state lecture series organised by All Conference. A dominant …
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Urge Presents: Bikini Cops (WA), Nasho, Quick Fix, Orphans Friday, February 23
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Bank Hotel
Bikini Cops heading over from Perth doing a run of shows down the east on the back of their most recent 7" release ‘Three’. Bikini Cops play a classic style of punk reminiscent of the …
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Club 4A // Sydney 55 Sydenham Rd Opening : George Tillianakis | Laura Hunt
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Club 4A // Sydney Saturday, February 24
11:00 AM – 3:59 PM
Dynasty Karaoke
Rainbow Chan, Amrita Hepi and DEADKEBAB (Japan) headline Club 4A in Sydney and Melbourne this Lunar New Year. In February, 4A takes performance art back to the club. 4A has been working with some of …
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55 Sydenham Rd Opening : George Tillianakis | Laura Hunt Saturday, February 24
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
55 Sydenham Rd
Opening Friday 23 February, 6pm until late. Exhibition continues until Sunday 25 February. George Tillianakis (2) Male (3) Cunt 2018 (2) Male – featuring Heath Franco and Ben Terakes, and (3) Cunt – …
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The In-Between Program Secrets Through A Soundglass PACT Salon: Desire Lines Chemical imbalance. label showcase #3
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The In-Between Program Sunday, February 25
4:00 AM
AIRSpace Projects
The In-Between Program (IBP) Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 February 12noon-5pm This February sees the start of the monthly In-Between Program initiated by the performance art platform base-metal and …
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Secrets Through A Soundglass Sunday, February 25
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre
Be prepared for a sonic adventure when The Joan presents the world premiere of Secrets through a Soundglass on 24 February at 7.30pm. Exploring texture in sound and silence, this unique performance …
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PACT Salon: Desire Lines Sunday, February 25
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
PACT
The first Salon of the year, organised by Desire Lines takes as its inspiration the uncertain nature of performance itself, and the potential of this uncertainty to challenge the things we think we …
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Chemical imbalance. label showcase #3 Sunday, February 25
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
"Warehouse of Eden"
Chemical imbalance. label showcase #3 -Launching 4 TAPES!+more Sydney bedroom label, chemical imbalance. (home to a very diverse & endlessly growing catalogue of uncompromising oz + nz based D.IY. …
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The Necks - Camelot Lounge
The Necks - Camelot Lounge Tuesday, February 27
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Camelot Lounge
3rd show added due to popular demand!! After one of their busiest years yet in 2017 – which featured the release of their acclaimed double LP Unfold, opening for Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds on their …
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Adam Pultz Melbye // Novak Manojlovic/Ken Allars at Bohemian Grove
Adam Pultz Melbye // Novak Manojlovic/Ken Allars at Bohemian Grove Wednesday, January 10
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Adam Pultz Melbye Born in Ribe, Denmark. Currently based in Berlin. Melbye recently released the solo album Measures on Noema. He has toured Europe, Japan and the US as a soloist, with Julia Reidy in …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #11
The Sounds Unsound Presents #11 Thursday, January 11
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 11 in the resurrected series of improvised, experimental or just plain weird yet beautiful music nights. Our plan is to mix up the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. …
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What Lola Heard: Theatrical Sounds from Climate Change
What Lola Heard: Theatrical Sounds from Climate Change Friday, January 12
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Sound Lounge
What Lola Heard: Theatrical Sounds from Climate Change, is a fascinating insight into the creative process in contemporary theatre. Part public talk, part installation, part concert, the evening …
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AirSpace Projects Opening: Special January Exhibitions
AirSpace Projects Opening: Special January Exhibitions Thursday, January 18
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
AirSpace projects
Special Summer Exhibitions 18-27 January 2018 Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11am - 5pm Opening: Wednesday 17 January 6-8pm GALLERY ONE Nostradamus: a January offering Curated by Sebastian Henry-Jones and …
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AirSpace Projects: January Exhibitions
AirSpace Projects: January Exhibitions Friday, January 19
3:00 AM
AirSpace Project
Special Summer Exhibitions 18-27 January 2018 Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11am - 5pm Opening: Wednesday 17 January 6-8pm GALLERY ONE Nostradamus: a January offering Curated by Sebastian Henry-Jones and …
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Tennis of All Kinds & Sebastian Sequoiah-Grayson at RFA
Tennis of All Kinds & Sebastian Sequoiah-Grayson at RFA Tuesday, January 23
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Radio Free Alice
Berlin-based duo ‘Tennis of All Kinds’ work with unstable harmonic and rhythmic territories over extended forms. The results are driving, shimmering, humming and detailed. Sebastian …
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Artist Talk: Anna Homler, Breadwoman + Megan Clune
Artist Talk: Anna Homler, Breadwoman + Megan Clune Wednesday, January 24
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
firstdraft
It’s 1982 and Anna is driving an ocean blue classic Cadillac to meet renowned poet and playwright Deena Metzger in Topanga Canyon, Los Angeles. Passing a nondescript desert patch where tall wheat and …
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the NOW now Festival 2018
the NOW now Festival 2018 Thursday, January 25
10:00 AM
107 Projects
Over three days and five nights at 107 projects in Redfern, close to 100 musicians, performers, sound artists and installation builders will dig into the sonic architecture of the moment. Let’s …
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Nights at Tempe #8
Nights at Tempe #8 Monday, December 4
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tempe Jetz
Hannah Kim - Jang-gu Sam Gill - alto sax Sam Gill is a saxophonist & composer based in Sydney. His music explores the intersections of composed and improvised music, most frequently appearing with …
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Opus Now - Concert Series #7
Opus Now - Concert Series #7 Wednesday, December 6
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Alpha Gallery
Opus Now ~ www.opusnow7.eventbrite.com.au A concert series exploring relationships between the music of today and Beethoven’s sixteen String Quartets Concert Series 7 December 5th, Alpha …
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SAM GILL and Friends BRAD GILL & SIMON BARKER at the REPUBLIC
SAM GILL and Friends BRAD GILL & SIMON BARKER at the REPUBLIC Monday, December 11
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
The Republic concludes a triumphant 2018 with a great friend and brilliant performer gracing our stage for the first time, along with some very special colleagues; don’t miss this opportunity to …
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Ryan Martin's Narrative Generator (for Living Machine)
Ryan Martin's Narrative Generator (for Living Machine) Tuesday, December 12
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
The Red Rattler Theatre
Three instrumentalists, two sound artists, and a narrator come together to form the Living Machine: a live narrative and soundtrack generating entity. Doors: 7pm Show: 7.30pm Tickets: …
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The Pen Club // Sandy Evans Trio at Lamps (Bohemian Grove)
The Pen Club // Sandy Evans Trio at Lamps (Bohemian Grove) Wednesday, December 13
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hiberian House
The Pen Club // Sandy Evans Trio Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: THE PEN CLUB Felix Bornholdt – Piano Jack …
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‘See how you go’
‘See how you go’ Friday, December 15
10:00 AM
Freda's Down/Under Space
‘See how you go’ ‘See how you go’ is the next curated exhibition for Down/Under Space. The show features work from artists MP Hopkins, Sarah Byrne and Louise Curham. It has been curated by Danny Wild. …
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SNO 139 Fundraiser - performance by Clocks and Clouds Eternal w/ Marcus Whale (DJ) , Hannah Lockwood + more
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SNO 139 Fundraiser - performance by Clocks and Clouds Sunday, December 17
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
SNO - gallery 9
clocks and clouds (kraig grady and terumi narishima) at SNO Auction 2pm Gallery 9 9 Darley Street Darlinghurst free Source: …
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Eternal w/ Marcus Whale (DJ) , Hannah Lockwood + more Sunday, December 17
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
club 77
Eternal An emerging experimental scene-cum-club night exploring the darker realms of deconstructed electronic music, extra-terrestrial & undefinable soundscapes appropriated within a club context. …
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Evenings @ Peggy's #14
Evenings @ Peggy's #14 Tuesday, December 19
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Peggy's
The Final Evenings @ Peggy’s 14 To all those who have supported the series, come on down! Next up at Peggy’s on Monday, December 18th at 7pm: Julia Reidy (guitar) The last in this current …
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Barker/Hannaford/Tinkler/Veltheim at Lamps (Bohemian Grove)
Barker/Hannaford/Tinkler/Veltheim at Lamps (Bohemian Grove) Wednesday, December 20
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Simon Barker/Marc Hannaford/Scott Tinkler/Erkki Veltheim Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. Simon Barker - drums Marc …
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Neu Smell #1 Orion / MOB / Exposure / Fatalitas / SSRI emus End Of Year Fundraiser PARTY
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Neu Smell #1 Orion / MOB / Exposure / Fatalitas / SSRI Saturday, December 23
12:00 PM – 3:59 PM
The Gaelic Club
// ORION Sexy alien https://orionsydneyglam.bandcamp.com/album/self-titled // M.O.B. Australiens https://soundcloud.com/mobdregs // EXPOSURE to a stranger // FATALITAS B B M SXD …
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emus End Of Year Fundraiser PARTY Saturday, December 23
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Tempe Jetz
emus are having a end of year fundraiser party to celebrate the year in exploratory music in Sydney and to try and raise some funds to carry on bringing you the latest emus via our enewsletter and …
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Barker/Dewhurst/McConnachie at Lamps (presented by Boho)
Barker/Dewhurst/McConnachie at Lamps (presented by Boho) Wednesday, November 1
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Barker/Dewhurst/McConnachie Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. Barker/Dewhurst/McConnachie Simon Barker - drums Carl …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #9 The Deep End la la la no.5
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #9 Thursday, November 2
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 9 in the resurrected Sounds Unsound series of improvised, experimental or just plain weird music nights. A mix of the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. We will be …
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The Deep End Thursday, November 2
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
The Deep End emerges from the resonance of a Tibetan Gong I bought during my travels in Rishikesh. The internal soundwaves of the gong transform the ensemble through scordatura harp, prepared piano, …
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la la la no.5 Thursday, November 2
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Creative Space 99
la la la no.5 Mimi Kind: “installation” [2017] Callum G’Froerer: Die Skulptierte Trompete charcoal x [double-bell trumpet, tape, 2017] 2wards: Jörg Widmann - 24 Duos [three movements, …
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Clayton Thomas/ Chris Abraham/ Miles Thomas
Clayton Thomas/ Chris Abraham/ Miles Thomas Friday, November 3
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Clayton Thomas is a distinctive voice in Australia’s cultural landscape not only for his creative musicianship on his instrument of choice, the prepared double bass, but also for the enthusiasm, …
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Compound, Nicola Morton, Skyline, Simon J Karis & Clare Cooper Black Box Series #4 - Ry, Voronoi & TBC
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Compound, Nicola Morton, Skyline, Simon J Karis & Clare Cooper Saturday, November 4
11:00 AM – 2:55 PM
Red rattler
Nice Music & Double Vision present a triple cassette launch: COMPOUND (Melb) Nice Music is proud to present the debut release from Melbourne’s Per Bystrom (Exhaustion, Ooga Boogas) as a solo …
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Black Box Series #4 - Ry, Voronoi & TBC Saturday, November 4
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
UNSW Art & Design
STARTS @ 6PM SHARP // FREE ENTRY // REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED - Black Box/Block D/UNSW Paddington Campus (see directions in comments) Join us for the fourth in a series of bi-monthly events showcasing a …
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Electrofringe 17 Art+Tech Showcase
Electrofringe 17 Art+Tech Showcase Sunday, November 5
4:00 AM – 2:45 PM
107 Projects
Electrofringe’s annual flagship event is back at 107 Projects. #EF17 features a one-day showcase of experimental work, performances and workshops LINEUP Analog Cabin // Mongrel - Ensemble // …
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Opus Now - Concert Series 6
Opus Now - Concert Series 6 Tuesday, November 7
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Alpha Gallery
A concert series exploring relationships between the music of today and Beethoven’s sixteen String Quartets Concert Series 6 Jon Rose - violin Solo free improvisation Penny String Quartet Ludwig …
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Kcin - 'Onset' - Release Show
Kcin - 'Onset' - Release Show Thursday, November 9
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
107 Projects
To celebrate the launch of my first release, I’m doing a solo show at the 107 Projects in Redfern. ‘Red Kangaroo’ will be doing a set of music as well as a super ‘special …
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Sunday - Obsidian Sydney Inside - sound night #1 an aleatoric ensemble [and other sonic miscellany]
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Sunday - Obsidian Sydney Monday, November 13
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
TekMinimal
Obsidian: Sydney Obsidian is a scattershot of experimental electronics, with artists spanning the dissonant space between styles and process. Curated and presented via performances in Melbourne and …
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Inside - sound night #1 Monday, November 13
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Paddington Town Hall
In conjunction with the exhibition ‘Inside’ organsised by Rafaela Pandolfini and Stella Rosa McDonald, at the Paddington Town Hall, two nights of sound performances arranged by MP Hopkins …
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an aleatoric ensemble [and other sonic miscellany] Monday, November 13
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Articulate project space
an aleatoric ensemble [and other sonic miscellany] Gary Warner Sunday 12 November 2017 6pm In a performative conclusion to the exhibition somnauralisms : sonic sketchbooks Gary Warner will activate …
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Evenings at Peggy's 12
Evenings at Peggy's 12 Tuesday, November 14
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Peggy's
Evenings @ Peggy’s 12 Next up at Peggy’s on Monday, November13th at 7pm: Amanda Stewart (poet, vocalist, composer) Mary Rapp (songster, cellist, bassist) Tonight’s evening focuses on the …
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Sam Gill // Moving Paths at Lamps (presented by Bohemian Grove)
Sam Gill // Moving Paths at Lamps (presented by Bohemian Grove) Wednesday, November 15
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Sam Gill // Moving Paths Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: SAM GILL Sam Gill - alto saxophone & tape This …
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World's Only presents The Oloid TaGoLak + Napology// Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival 2017
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World's Only presents The Oloid Friday, November 17
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Carriageworks
The Oloid is a shape generated around two identical circles which are interlocked perpendicular to one another and has formed the structure of Alaska Orchestra’s latest release on Sydney label World’s …
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TaGoLak + Napology// Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival 2017 Friday, November 17
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Venue 505
Part of the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival, ‘Band Night’ brings you something a little different with a double-header of ‘Shamanic Drumming Jazz’ - aka Ta Go Lak - and …
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Inside - sound night #2
Inside - sound night #2 Saturday, November 18
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Paddington Town Hall
In conjunction with the exhibition ‘Inside’ organsised by Rafaela Pandolfini and Stella Rosa McDonald, at the Paddington Town Hall, two nights of sound performances arranged by MP Hopkins …
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This is a Voice: Voicings Smashed Screens MARY RAPP [Cello] with Showa 44 and Folx
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This is a Voice: Voicings Sunday, November 19
3:00 AM
MAAS / Powerhouse Museum
On now until 28 January 2018 (select days) As part of This Is A Voice at the Powerhouse Museum, the Voicings are live demonstrations of the human voice in all its diversity as a tool of expression and …
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Smashed Screens Sunday, November 19
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Delmar Gallery
Denying your shadow or spiting your ego can be detrimental, but smashing screens can be radical. Curated by Priscilla Bourne with a number of exciting artists, Smashed Screens will shatter your ideas …
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MARY RAPP [Cello] with Showa 44 and Folx Sunday, November 19
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
We return in November with a long-planned gathering of some of the most sublime improvisers in Australia together on the one night, featuring and arranged by the very extraordinary… MARY RAPP …
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Monster // lost +sound CLAIRE EDWARDES with JAMES WANNAN play Berio, Vinao, Taylor, Dean
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Monster // lost +sound Monday, November 20
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
lost + sound presents: Monster an afternoon presenting new multi art, experimental works by Mimi Kind, Alexis Weaver, Josephine Macken, Sarah Elise Thompson and Solomon Frank free entry Sydney …
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CLAIRE EDWARDES with JAMES WANNAN play Berio, Vinao, Taylor, Dean Monday, November 20
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
People's Repbulic of Australasia
It’s more than three years since the People’s Republic was lucky enough to welcome one of Australia’s most gifted and dynamic New Music practitioners, and we’re thrilled to …
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Evenings @ Peggy’s 13
Evenings @ Peggy’s 13 Tuesday, November 21
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Peggy's
Tonight’s event features a never before heard concert of duos from two world-renowned improvising musicians at the height of their powers and who need no introduction. Chris Abrahams (piano) and Jon …
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The NOW now and Freda's presents: Nmo/sass Hound/jono Mi Lo
The NOW now and Freda's presents: Nmo/sass Hound/jono Mi Lo Wednesday, November 22
12:00 PM – 3:59 PM
Freda's
The NOW now, with thanks to Unsound Adelaide and Freda’s presents a night recompressed political sound. N.M.O.: Morton J. Olson & Rubén Patiño (Norway/Portugal) SASS HOUND: Willurai …
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SYNCX Media Arts Exhibition Intra-Splinter - Splinter Orchestra
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SYNCX Media Arts Exhibition Thursday, November 23
10:00 AM
107 Projects
In a technological landscape of fake news, drone pizza deliveries, Trump/Weinstein accelerationist denial, and total device dominance, SYNCX takes aim at some of the big questions that frame our …
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Intra-Splinter - Splinter Orchestra Thursday, November 23
10:00 AM
Down / Under Space (Freda's)
Our next group exhibtion will be from Sydney’s large-scale electro-acoustic improvising ensemble Splinter Orchestra. INTRA-SPLINTER Much of splinter’s public work the last few years has been an …
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SYNCX Performance Night
SYNCX Performance Night Saturday, November 25
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
107 Projects
SYNCXv0001: of intimacy, technology and violence, explores our obsession with technology as something new, questions our understanding of touch and interactivity as intimacy and explores our …
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the NOW now; End of year concert Pt.1
the NOW now; End of year concert Pt.1 Wednesday, November 29
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
107 Projects
After a year of spectacular soul and sound searching, we’re hosting two nights of new, dynamic, internationally engaged sound. Featuring aritsts from Austria, Argentina & Australia. Clearly, …
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the NOW now: End of year party Pt. 2 SONIC MOVES V Adrian Klumpes Album Launch ‘Yield’ with Special Guests
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the NOW now: End of year party Pt. 2 Thursday, November 30
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
107 Projects
Following up on the remarkable music of the night before, the night after… An evening of immersive sonic wonders from the lungs of Sydney’s finest: The Single Massed Reedists of the …
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SONIC MOVES V Thursday, November 30
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Kave Bar
For all the avant-gardists: the fifth experimental sound and drawing night, Sonic Moves V is on November 29th from 6-10pm at Kave Bar, Newport. $10 entry towards performing artisits. Line Up: Subespai …
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Adrian Klumpes Album Launch ‘Yield’ with Special Guests Thursday, November 30
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Foundry 616
“Klumpes proves to have a distinct voice in the genre of modern electro-acoustic piano music.” (Jazz and Beyond) Adrian Lim-Klumpes with Mike Nock (solo) and Alister Spence (solo) Adrian is launching …
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Late at the Lab hosted by Fictions Alex Jasprizza & Felix Bornholdt // Simon Barker & special guest at Lamps (presented by Bohemian Grove)
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Late at the Lab hosted by Fictions Wednesday, October 4
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
National Art School
Tuesday 3 October · 6pm-9pm National Art School · Hoff Gallery, enter through Forbes Street Entry FREE with an Underbelly Arts Festival ticket, or $10 on the door pending availability. You have a …
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Alex Jasprizza & Felix Bornholdt // Simon Barker & special guest at Lamps (presented by Bohemian Grove) Wednesday, October 4
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Alex Jasprizza & Felix Bornholdt // Simon Barker & special guest Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: ALEX …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #8
The Sounds Unsound Presents #8 Thursday, October 5
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
Number 8 in the resurrected Sounds Unsound series of improvised, experimental or just plain weird music nights. Our plan is to mix up the acoustic with the electric, the subtle with the bombastic. We …
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Late at the Lab hosted by Liquid Architecture
Late at the Lab hosted by Liquid Architecture Friday, October 6
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
National Art School
Late at the Lab hosted by Liquid Architecture Thursday 5 October · 6pm-9pm National Art School · Hoff Gallery, enter through Forbes Street Entry FREE with an Underbelly Arts Festival ticket, or $10 on …
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Bad Ambulance EP Launch - DIN (Live), Utility
Bad Ambulance EP Launch - DIN (Live), Utility Saturday, October 7
11:00 AM – 2:59 PM
Freda's
Bad Ambulance (Melbourne) EP Launch w/ Bad Ambulance (Live) DIN - Live Utility - DJ Set $5 before 10pm $10 after BAD AMBULANCE To mark the release of his 4th EP - ‘Bad Ambulance II’: Bad Ambulance’s …
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Underbelly Arts Festival Lower Plenty w/ Ill Winds & Moon Rituals
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Underbelly Arts Festival Sunday, October 8
1:00 AM
National Art School
Underbelly Arts Festival is a two-day, no holds barred presentation and celebration of contemporary Australian art in all its forms. Come and explore 21 ambitious new projects spanning installation, …
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Lower Plenty w/ Ill Winds & Moon Rituals Sunday, October 8
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Botany View Hotel
Named after a suburb perched on the outer fringes of Melbourne, Lower Plenty are comprised of some of Australia’s most talented musicians. The quartet are typically Australian in that they seem …
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Oily Boys / Robber / Placeholder / The No
Oily Boys / Robber / Placeholder / The No Monday, October 9
9:00 AM – 2:59 PM
The Valve Bar
CHUCK A SICKY ON MONDAY TO PARTY WITH: OILY BOYS ROBBER PLACEHOLDER THE NO Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/113751345926871/ Source: …
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The Silent Eye
The Silent Eye Sunday, October 15
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Museum of Contemporary Art
Amiel Courtin-Wilson | USA, Australia | 2016 | Unclassified 15+ Directed by acclaimed Australian filmmaker Amiel Courtin-Wilson (Bastardy), The Silent Eye captures a freeform collaboration between two …
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Evenings at Peggy's 11
Evenings at Peggy's 11 Tuesday, October 17
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Peggy's
Next up at Peggy’s on Monday, October 16th at 7pm: Jane Sheldon (voice) Zubin Kanga (piano, electronics) Sydney currently enjoys the presence of two of the top performers in the world of new …
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"Voice is the original instrument", a concert of music by Joan La Barbara
"Voice is the original instrument", a concert of music by Joan La Barbara Wednesday, October 18
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
RECITAL HALL EAST Level 1, Sydney Conservatorium of Music An iconic figure in the field of contemporary classical music, Joan La Barbara performs her work encompassing the early experimental étude …
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Vavenge and The Mermaids release show
Vavenge and The Mermaids release show Friday, October 20
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Bald Faced Stag
Pulled Out is releasing new LPs from Vavenge (Nick Dan, Nicola Morton, Anthony Guerra & Matt Earle) and The Mermaids (Mikey Liestins & Nic French) (Newc). The show will be part of No Refunds …
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RHETORICAL CHORUS
RHETORICAL CHORUS Saturday, October 21
12:00 PM
Carriageworks
PRESENTED BY PERFORMANCE SPACE, MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES & CARRIAGEWORKS AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Specially commissioned for New York’s Perfoma Biennial (2015), Rhetorical Chorus is …
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RINGO 'Far Cry’: The Music of Eric Dolphy
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RINGO Thursday, October 26
10:30 AM
Carriageworks
PRESENTED BY PERFORMANCE SPACE, ROOM 40 & THE SUBSTATION Osaka-based artist Tetsuya Umeda creates dynamic environments with architectural structures, sound and light. His mesmerising and …
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'Far Cry’: The Music of Eric Dolphy Thursday, October 26
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Foundry 616
Far Cry – The Music of Eric Dolphy Eric Dolphy was a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist whose fertile imagination and boundless energy made him a uniquely dynamic and arresting performer and composer. …
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Tangents at Waywards
Tangents at Waywards Friday, October 27
11:00 AM – 2:59 PM
Waywards (The Bank Hotel)
After a mesmerising set at City Recital Hall back in July, Sydney’s own Tangents return to the stage for an up close and personal performance at Waywards on Thursday 26th October, continuing …
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Virginia Hilyard & Gary Warner somnauralisms | sonic sketchbooks Opening Night: Virginia Hilyard & Gary Warner: somnauralisms | sonic sketchbooks
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Virginia Hilyard & Gary Warner somnauralisms | sonic sketchbooks Saturday, October 28
9:00 AM
Articulate Project Space
Virginia Hilyard and Gary Warner each has a long history of engagement with audio, in filmmaking, field recording and sound art. For this outing at Articulate project space, they comingle evidence and …
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Opening Night: Virginia Hilyard & Gary Warner: somnauralisms | sonic sketchbooks Saturday, October 28
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Articulate Project Space
Virginia Hilyard and Gary Warner each has a long history of engagement with audio, in filmmaking, field recording and sound art. For this outing at Articulate project space, they comingle evidence and …
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Yoshitake EXPE at Radio Free Alice LIVEWORKS WORKSHOP: SONIC WORKSHOP WITH TETSUYA UMEDA
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Yoshitake EXPE at Radio Free Alice Sunday, October 29
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Radio Free Alice
Yoshitake EXPE is playing solo guitar this Saturday at Radio Free Alice! Osaka’s best guitar player in Sydney’s best record store : ) It will rain magic in Darlighurst, I tell you…. …
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LIVEWORKS WORKSHOP: SONIC WORKSHOP WITH TETSUYA UMEDA Sunday, October 29
3:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Carriageworks
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn about the use of sound as conceptual practice in the field of contemporary art, with Osaka-based artist Tetsuya Umeda. From capturing environments, …
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Panel Discussion: Sound and Music in Contemporary Art Music in the Green 2017 Kriss Hades, Skull & Dagger, Ointment, Half High Eupcaccia Show # 2
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Panel Discussion: Sound and Music in Contemporary Art Monday, October 30
5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Sydney Observatory
Panel discussion: Resounding - Sound and Music in Contemporary Art Responding to Anri Sala’s integration of music into his contemporary art practice, Resounding brings together artists and …
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Music in the Green 2017 Monday, October 30
3:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Angel Street Permaculture Food Forest
Come and join us for a day of gardening activities, music, food and specialty coffee and drinks. Hosted by Angel Street Permaculture Food Forest, the event will raise funds for future upkeep of this …
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Kriss Hades, Skull & Dagger, Ointment, Half High Monday, October 30
10:00 AM – 2:59 PM
The Gaelic Club
a night of haunted ritualistic minded auditorial mysteries the show will usher in “devil’s night” as it rolls into midnight Kriss Hades Skull & Dagger Ointment Half High w/ …
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Eupcaccia Show # 2 Monday, October 30
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
107 Projects
Eupcaccia Records presents a night of incredible sounds and sights from some of Sydney’s most amazing talents. We have new comers- Ensemble Onsombli - a chamber group of amazingly creative young …
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Showa 44 at Johnston Street Jazz Red Kangaroo 'Suffocate' launch -presented by chemical imbalance
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Showa 44 at Johnston Street Jazz Friday, September 1
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Carl Dewhurst and Simon Barker bring a perfect improvising duet to the Annandale Creative Arts Centre. Electric guitar and drum kit, free improv, astounding musicianship, creating an echo through this …
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Red Kangaroo 'Suffocate' launch -presented by chemical imbalance Friday, September 1
9:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Fredas
chemical imbalance presents… Come join us on the last night of August for a live show @ Freda’s bar to launch the long awaited album release from dark ambient/cinematic/drone project of …
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TALK TO THE BREEZE: MIDORI TAKADA KRAKATAU WILSON TANNER Ensemble MUSE
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TALK TO THE BREEZE: MIDORI TAKADA KRAKATAU WILSON TANNER Saturday, September 2
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Middle Head Fort
RED BULL MUSIC ACADEMY PRESENTS: TALK TO THE BREEZE AN AMBIENT JOURNEY AMONGST THE RUINS OF MIDDLE HEAD LED BY JAPANESE COMPOSER AND PERCUSSIONIST MIDORI TAKADA 6:30pm, Friday September 1 // Middle …
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Ensemble MUSE Saturday, September 2
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Ensemble MUSE is an all-female modern music ensemble run completely by students based at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Join us for our free inaugural concert on Friday the 1st of September at …
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24-Hour Choir
24-Hour Choir Sunday, September 3
3:00 AM
Sydney Observatory
To celebrate This is a Voice at the Powerhouse Museum, join Super Critical Mass‘s ‘citizens choir’ to sustain the human voice across an entire day and night. Participants are encouraged to join in at …
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Expect Delays
Expect Delays Monday, September 4
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Our Neon Foe
A noise event featuring: Paramatta Road Piffle Tina Havelock Stevens and Jonathan Adam Joseph Wilson Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2017/9/3/expect-delays
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Loud Monday w/ Valravn, Forenzics, Howitzer Industries and ESJ Evenings @ Peggy's 9
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Loud Monday w/ Valravn, Forenzics, Howitzer Industries and ESJ Tuesday, September 5
10:00 AM – 1:55 PM
The Bald Faced Stag
Is the work week starting slow? Need Loud? Loud Monday solves this with the best Loud Music night after the Weekend comes to a grinding halt. Featuring the best Loud Metal, Punk, Electronic, …
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Evenings @ Peggy's 9 Tuesday, September 5
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Peggy's
Vanessa Tomlinson and Music in a time of Extinction Vanessa has recently been performing music concentrating our minds on the 6th great extinction taking place on our planet. She says “Imagine …
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Narrative Generator (for Living Machine)
Narrative Generator (for Living Machine) Wednesday, September 6
8:00 AM
Io Myers Studio
Narrative Generator (for Living Machine) debuts as part of UNSW’s honours festival Narrative Generator (for Living Machine) is an improvisation in which a set of rules derived from film and …
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #7 Opus Now Concert Series 4
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The Sounds Unsound Presents #7 Thursday, September 7
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Hideaway Bar
We’re resurrecting The Sounds Unsound Presents series after almost 3 years as we feel Sydney is in dire need of some creative weirdness to counteract the rise of the bad other kind. Our plan is …
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Opus Now Concert Series 4 Thursday, September 7
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Alpha Gallery
Opus Now #4 September 6th, 7:30pm, Alpha Gallery, Newtown A concert exploring relationships between the music of today and Beethoven’s sixteen String Quartets Lacuna Trio Bass clarinet trio …
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Three Voices Wednesday, September 13
12:30 PM
Euston RoadAlexandria, NSW, 2015Australia
PERFORMANCE DATES 10:30pm, 12 & 13 September 2017 Duration 50 minutes Performed by Sonya Holowell Design by Elia Bosshard Lighting by Roderick van Gelder Cover photography by Vsevolod Vlaskine …
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Black Box Series #3 - Jenny Alaca, Laura Hunt & Malcolm Riddoch
Black Box Series #3 - Jenny Alaca, Laura Hunt & Malcolm Riddoch Thursday, September 14
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
UNSW Art & Design
STARTS @ 6PM SHARP // FREE ENTRY // REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED - Black Box/Block D/UNSW Paddington Campus (see directions in comments) Join us for the third in a series of bi-monthly events showcasing a …
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Double Vision: Scumwitch, Wet Kiss, Jefferson Mayday Mayday
Double Vision: Scumwitch, Wet Kiss, Jefferson Mayday Mayday Sunday, September 17
3:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Verge Gallery
Double Vision Scumwitch (Melb), Wet Kiss (Melb), Jefferson Mayday Mayday Saturday September 16, from 1pm Free / all ages Scumwitch (Melbourne) Power electronic project of Romy Seven. Using a sampler …
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THE GREAT ATTRACTOR No. 2: DALE GORFINKEL & PETER FRASER Sounds Like Movement GHOST HOBO [Shota Matsumura & Andrew Fedorovich] Performance & Film Screening w Anthony Guerra and Ivey Wawn
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THE GREAT ATTRACTOR No. 2: DALE GORFINKEL & PETER FRASER Sounds Like Movement Monday, September 18
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
KXT- KINGS CROSS THEATRE
This year’s GREAT ATTRACTOR brings these two remarkable Melbourne artists to Sydney to present their gloriously unorthodox focus on listening and seeing that is simple, delightful and …
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GHOST HOBO [Shota Matsumura & Andrew Fedorovich] Performance & Film Screening w Anthony Guerra and Ivey Wawn Monday, September 18
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
GHOST HOBO [Shota Matsumura & Andrew Fedorovich] present an evening of film and performance with IVEY WAWN and ANTHONY GUERRA “Whenever I have, in all humility, moved Amid dire forests of …
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The NOW now series: Edition VII Jeremy Rose Quintet // Showa44 at Lamps (Bohemian Grove)
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The NOW now series: Edition VII Wednesday, September 20
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
107 Projects
The NOW now is proud to present a night of new, spontaneous and off-the-hook improvisations and acoustic sonic art. Tuesday, September 19, 2017 107 projects Redfern Starring Judith Hamann, Jon Rose, …
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Jeremy Rose Quintet // Showa44 at Lamps (Bohemian Grove) Wednesday, September 20
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Jeremy Rose Quintet // SHOWA44 Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. SET 1: Jeremy Rose Quintet Jeremy Rose – alto sax/bass …
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SONIC MOVES IV
SONIC MOVES IV Thursday, September 21
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Kave Bar
SONIC MOVES IV is an experimental sound and drawing event that incorporates live sound and noise artist performances with a live drawing performance.These events happen once every 2 months. Audience …
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Speak Satellite Festival SOFT CENTRE Art, Sound and Light Festival Siteworks 2017 - Bundanon
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Speak Satellite Festival Sunday, September 24
4:00 AM
Various venuesWollongong
This is an official warning to avoid Wollongong between the 23rd and 29th of September. A forum of sonic renegades is meeting to perform unregulated and unsterilized music - it is believed that aliens …
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SOFT CENTRE Art, Sound and Light Festival Sunday, September 24
2:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Soft Centre is a new one-day festival happening at the remarkable Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre on September 23. Taking inspiration worldwide from festivals such as Unsound, Berlin Atonal and …
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Siteworks 2017 - Bundanon Sunday, September 24
2:00 AM
Bundanon
SITEWORKS 2017 - THE BIRDS & THE BEES The Bundanon Homestead will become a hive of bee-themed art works, while around the property installations and performances will bring us closer to our inner …
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Hatched Academy Concert At The Red Rattler
Hatched Academy Concert At The Red Rattler Thursday, September 28
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Red Rattler
Over the course of the year the 2017 Hatched academy participants (Ciaran Frame (NSW composer), Luke Carbon (VIC clarinet + sax), Jasmin Leung (QLD composer) and Kieran Welch (QLD viola)) have been …
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NR#68 Subterranean Rain + Chokepoint Late at the Lab hosted by the NOW now
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NR#68 Subterranean Rain + Chokepoint Friday, September 29
10:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Bald Faced Stag
Back again it’s No Refund #68 with Subterranean Rain and Choke point Returning to No Refunds is Subterranean Rain, the solo project of Ill Wind’s Jack Dibben. Expect claustrophobic beats …
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Late at the Lab hosted by the NOW now Friday, September 29
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
National Art School
Late at the Lab hosted by the NOW now Thursday 28 September · 6pm-9pm A night of space specific performances designed for complete immersion. National Art School · Hoff Gallery, enter through Forbes …
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MCA ARTBAR: Curated by Elena Papanikolakis and Kynan Tan
MCA ARTBAR: Curated by Elena Papanikolakis and Kynan Tan Saturday, September 30
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
MCA Artbar
MCA ARTBAR: THE NEW AGE ARTBAR happens after dark every month. Enter an intimate series of unexpected performances as art, live music and performance collide. Follow us into the abyss on Friday 29 …
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Sounding the Future - Opening Night Sounding the Future
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Sounding the Future - Opening Night Wednesday, August 2
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
UTS Art
Artists: Peter Blamey, George Poonkhin Khut, Gail Priest, Pia van Gelder & Tom Smith. Curated by Gail Priest. Sounding the Future is an exhibition that speculates about what art in the future will …
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Sounding the Future Wednesday, August 2
8:00 AM
UTS Art
Artists: Peter Blamey, George Poonkhin Khut, Gail Priest, Pia van Gelder & Tom Smith. Curated by Gail Priest. Sounding the Future is an exhibition that speculates about what art in the future will …
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PROPHETS - Marrickville Bowling Club
PROPHETS - Marrickville Bowling Club Saturday, August 5
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Marrickville Bowling Club
Prophets are collective based in Melbourne and Sydney. The spectacularly masked band have been sharing their musical visions since 2007. Prophets are known for their unique approach to collective …
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Winter Jazz: Alister Spence Trio with Crossover
Winter Jazz: Alister Spence Trio with Crossover Sunday, August 6
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
SIMA @ The Sound Lounge
This trio has learnt to defy gravity… Mesmerising” – Sydney Morning Herald Formed in Sydney over twenty years ago, the Alister Spence Trio has become known as one of the most distinctive, spellbinding …
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Jack Stoneham // Improper Citation
Jack Stoneham // Improper Citation Wednesday, August 9
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hibernian House
Jack Stoneham // Improper Citation Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. SET 1: Jack Stoneham Jack Stoneham is an improvising …
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Artist talks: Sounding the Future
Artist talks: Sounding the Future Thursday, August 10
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
UTS Gallery
Join us at UTS Gallery for talks by exhibition artists Gail Priest, George Poonkhin Khut, Peter Blamey, Pia van Gelder and Tom Smith as part of the public program for Sounding the Future. We’ll also …
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The Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship for Emerging Artists Exhibition Opening The Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship for Emerging Artists Exhibition
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The Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship for Emerging Artists Exhibition Opening Saturday, August 12
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
UNSW Galleries
The Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship for Emerging Artists features work by eight early career contemporary artists including 2017 scholars; Alexandra Spence, Roberta Rich, Spence Messih and …
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The Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship for Emerging Artists Exhibition Saturday, August 12
12:00 AM
UNSW Galleries
The Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship for Emerging Artists features work by eight early career contemporary artists including 2017 scholars; Alexandra Spence, Roberta Rich, Spence Messih and …
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Audio described tour: Sounding the Future
Audio described tour: Sounding the Future Wednesday, August 16
3:30 AM – 4:30 AM
UTS Gallery
Experience an audio described tour of the current exhibition at UTS Gallery, Sounding the Future. This exhibition explores speculative futures and explores what art in the future might sound like. …
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Moon Landing ~ Holly Friedlander Liddicoat / BB+Cam / Danny / Mon+Laura
Moon Landing ~ Holly Friedlander Liddicoat / BB+Cam / Danny / Mon+Laura Thursday, August 17
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Down / Under @ Freda's
Going up? The Moon landing… A broadcast odyssey. As the Moon launch happens upstairs - we question the landing ~ by staging one. Amateur or auteur? A re-construction of the Moon Landing in a make …
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Intersections - Joshua Hyde/Benjamin Carey
Intersections - Joshua Hyde/Benjamin Carey Sunday, August 20
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music - Cafe
Off the back of recent concerts and workshops in New Zealand and Chile, Joshua Hyde and Benjamin Carey bring their audio-visual duo concert ‘Intersections’ to the Sydney Conservatorium. As …
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The Interpretation Ensemble live at Freda's NOW now presents: Arrington de Dionyso and friends
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The Interpretation Ensemble live at Freda's Wednesday, August 23
9:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Freda's
The Interpretation Ensemble perform live at Freda’s Taking ideas from Butch Morris’ conduction techniques, Hayden Ryan acts as conductor for an ensemble of improvisers who interpret pre …
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NOW now presents: Arrington de Dionyso and friends Wednesday, August 23
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Dock
A CHANGE OF VENUE!!! Last minute!!! the NOW now is proud to present the fascist killing, music loving, art making, human wonder that is Arrington de Dionyso. Supported by the able twin-set of Clayton …
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Gallery Crawl: Artist talk @ UNSW Galleries
Gallery Crawl: Artist talk @ UNSW Galleries Thursday, August 24
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
UNSW Galleries
Curator Dara Wei and artist Alexandra Spence will be giving an impromptu artist talk for ARC’s Gallery Crawl, in relation to The Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship for Emerging Artists …
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No Refunds #64 Knitted Abyss + Place Holder La La La no.4
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No Refunds #64 Knitted Abyss + Place Holder Friday, August 25
10:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Bald Faced Stag
Back again it’s No Refunds #64 with the avant double header of Knitted Abyss and Place Holder Joining us for a rare performance is Knitted Abyss, the long running project of members of Holy …
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La La La no.4 Friday, August 25
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Glebe Justice Centre
la la la no.4 // (very excited) feat. Georges Lentz, Cor Fuhler + Jim Denley, Jon Heilbron + Rohan Drape and Matthias Schack-Arnott. Door at 7pm. BYO + beer & wine availble. $20. Jonathan Heilbron …
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Solo guitar at Cafe Hernandez Nights at Tempe #8 MP Hopkins 'Upright in the Field' Book Launch and Reading
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Solo guitar at Cafe Hernandez Saturday, August 26
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Cafe Hernandez
Sebastian Sequoiah-Grayson will be playing solo guitar improvisations at Cafe Hernandez in Kings Cross. Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/523453611331093?/ Source: …
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Nights at Tempe #8 Saturday, August 26
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jetz
Zicla - Cao Thanh Lan – zither and Gregor Siedl - clarinet, with guest Laura Altman - clarinet Freya Shack-Arnott - cello Jim Denley - prepared alto sax and Matthias Schack-Arnott - percussion Zicla …
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MP Hopkins 'Upright in the Field' Book Launch and Reading Saturday, August 26
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Frontyard
Launch of Upright in the Field, a new collection of poems by MP Hopkins, published by Sydney-based imprint Ruin Press. Copies of the book available on the night, with a reading by the author. Upright …
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Peter Milton Walsh with Peter Bakowski Laurence Pike LIVE on The Golden Stage
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Peter Milton Walsh with Peter Bakowski Sunday, August 27
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
MOST WOULD ACKNOWLEDGE THAT AUSTRALIA HAS PRODUCED SOME EXTRAORDINARY SONGWRITERS AND POETS OVER RECENT DECADES - AND IN AUGUST, THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC IS THRILLED TO HOST A UNIQUE COLLABORATION, …
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Laurence Pike LIVE on The Golden Stage Sunday, August 27
10:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Golden Age Cinema & Bar
Laurence Pike SATURDAY AUGUST 26 Free Entry Bar open from 4PM Sydney Brewery Surry Hills Pils $6 // 4 for 20 Golden Age Cinema & Bar http://ourgoldenage.com.au/music/ Laurence Pike - Solo …
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The Voice in Cinema: Michel Chion at Art Gallery of NSW THE SPLINTER ORCHESTRA plus O/F AND Gottlieb/Gubeissi/Mottley
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The Voice in Cinema: Michel Chion at Art Gallery of NSW Monday, August 28
1:30 AM – 3:00 AM
Art Gallery of New South Wales
About Born in 1947, Michel Chion is a composer, filmmaker, historian and writer – and arguably the world’s foremost thinker on sound in cinema. In the 1970s he was a member of the Groupe de Recherches …
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THE SPLINTER ORCHESTRA plus O/F AND Gottlieb/Gubeissi/Mottley Monday, August 28
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
THEY’VE PLAYED IN GALLERIES, THEY’VE PLAYED IN PARKS, THEY’VE PLAYED ON BUSY ROADS AND IN DRY LAKE BEDS, BUT WE’VE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO LURE THEM TO THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC, …
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Gottlieb-Gubeissi-Mottley Trio//Zicla at Lamps (Bohemian Grove) Evenings @ Peggy's 8
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Gottlieb-Gubeissi-Mottley Trio//Zicla at Lamps (Bohemian Grove) Tuesday, August 29
9:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Gottlieb-Gubeissi-Mottley Trio // Zicla (VN/AT) Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. SET 1: Gottlieb/Gubeissi/Mottley Trio …
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Evenings @ Peggy's 8 Tuesday, August 29
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Peggy's
Next up at Peggy’s on Monday, August 28th at 7pm: Improvisation - what is it? Freya Schack-Arnott -cello, Jack Ward - cello, Ben Ward - double bass … are all classically trained musicians …
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Legendary Sea Apes, Forenzics and Zinc Nazelprobe at Lazybones
Legendary Sea Apes, Forenzics and Zinc Nazelprobe at Lazybones Wednesday, August 30
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lazy Bones Lounge
SOUNDS OF ABSTRACTION Doors/Restaurant 7pm. $10 at the door. Legendary sea apes - Visceral drum loop n bass tangents With phil stallard - guitar and loops (swansea hit and run), garry manley (tactics) …
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OPEN FRAME: ROOM40
OPEN FRAME: ROOM40 Saturday, July 1
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Carriage Works
Australia’s post-everything imprint Room40 presents the highly acclaimed Open Frame: curated by Lawrence English. ALESSANDRO CORTINI presents Avanti Alessandro Cortini is an electronic alternative …
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First Instalment
First Instalment Sunday, July 2
10:00 AM – 1:59 PM
CNR OF HAY ST AND PARRAMATTA RD LEFT HAND SIDE CARPARK FIRST DOOR GOING UNDERGROUND
Tantralyze -“tantralyze bring minimal wave beats to devotional chant . . . and boy-girl vocals for a chakratronic bahktiwave experience” -1-1 i.e. Nil To One- “explores the emotional …
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Nights at Tempe #6
Nights at Tempe #6 Monday, July 3
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Club Sound Witches (Nicola Morton + Matt Earl) Laurence Williams (electric guitar) Michael McNab (percussion), Dale Gorfinkel (instruments of his own making), Monika Brooks (piano) and Ruby Everett …
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Evening at Peggy's 7
Evening at Peggy's 7 Tuesday, July 4
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Is Bird Song Music? - the title of the book; Absolute Bird - the title of the double CD set – both being launched in tonight. Evening@Peggy’s. Dr. Hollis Taylor presents an exciting compendium …
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Prophets! LIVE at Freda's Abrahams & Avenaim
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Prophets! LIVE at Freda's Wednesday, July 5
9:30 AM – 1:59 PM
Freda's
For our fifth installment of weekly Tuesday audio visual performance events at Freda’s we invite collective PROPHETS to perform. Prophets are a collective based in Melbourne and Sydney. The …
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Abrahams & Avenaim Wednesday, July 5
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Foundry 616
Join us for a special duo performance by two renowned avant-garde jazz musicians, both well known for their experimental and innovative work as soloists and collaborators: Chris Abrahams – Piano and …
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July Exhibitions at Firstdraft Opening Night Confessions of a Madman
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July Exhibitions at Firstdraft Opening Night Thursday, July 6
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Firstdraft
Gallery 1 & 2 YOU’RE MY NUMBER 1 Curated by Talia Smith Featuring zoe wong, daniel mudie cunningham, clara chon / blue blank, d.a.n.c.e art club, kenny pittock, janet lilo, natasha …
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Confessions of a Madman Thursday, July 6
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mel's house
CNR OF HAY ST AND PARRAMATTA RD LEFT HAND SIDE CARPARK FIRST DOOR GO UNDERGROUND :) 2nd Instalment of… In what can seem to be an increasingly intolerant society I invite you into the warmth of …
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NR#58 Rapid Dye + The No For This Moment Ensemble Offspring + Hatched
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NR#58 Rapid Dye + The No Friday, July 7
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
The Bald Faced Stag
BACK AGAIN it’s No Refunds #58 with Rapid Dye and (brand new band on the block baby) The No. Unhinged punks Rapid Dye played their first show back at No Refunds #15 and these beautiful babies …
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For This Moment Friday, July 7
10:00 AM – 1:59 PM
strangelove (Marrickville)
Keyna Wilkins - flute Jenna Cave - alto sax and voice For This Moment is a new collaboration between two Sydney composers and creative musicians, Jenna Cave and Keyna Wilkins. Limited only by their …
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Ensemble Offspring + Hatched Friday, July 7
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Backstage Music
Join us in the hidden laneways of Darlinghurst for a night of creative music making, drinks and conversation. In their BackStage program Ensemble Offspring veterans Veronique Serret (six-string …
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Proton Shake
Proton Shake Monday, July 10
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Red Rattler
“Proton Shake” is a night of new tunes straight from the petri dish, featuring live electronic explorations - elecsplorations - from Twin Caverns, Golden Orb, Anomie and Outskert. All acts …
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The NOW now: The Splinter Orchestra, Golden Orb & Alon Ilsar Ben Marston 7" Launch, Hence Therefore
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The NOW now: The Splinter Orchestra, Golden Orb & Alon Ilsar Wednesday, July 12
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
107 Projects
the NOW now is proud and excited to present a night of immense, immersive improvisation featuring The Splinter Orchestra, Alon Ilsar and…. The Splinter Orchestra was formed 16 years ago to …
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Ben Marston 7" Launch, Hence Therefore Wednesday, July 12
9:30 AM – 1:59 PM
Freda's
For our sixth installment of weekly audio visual performance events at Freda’s we join forces with hellosQuare recordings to launch Ben Marston’s new 7" ‘In Walked Pris’ …
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All Girl Electronic 2017
All Girl Electronic 2017 Thursday, July 13
8:00 AM
Information and Cultural Exchange
All Girl Electronic 2017 Are you a bedroom music producer? Do you want to experiment with synths, MIDI controllers and Ableton Live? Be trained and mentored in music software, composition and …
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Chris Abrahams - Camelot Lounge
Chris Abrahams - Camelot Lounge Friday, July 14
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Camelot Lounge
Sydney pianist Chris Abrahams has been a member of the Benders, Laughing Clowns, and The Necks to name a few. He has recorded several solo albums, as well as collaborations with Melanie Oxley from the …
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Félicia Atkinson (France), Oksun Ox, Ragtime Frank, Pre Fab Elektra Collective Centre Negative(NZ/MLB) // Subterranean Rain // special guest/s
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Félicia Atkinson (France), Oksun Ox, Ragtime Frank, Pre Fab Monday, July 17
7:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Freda's
Liquid Architecture, Institut Francais and Freda’s present Felicia Atkinson. Parisian-born Félicia Atkinson graduated with Honours from l’Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris and …
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Elektra Collective Monday, July 17
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
Elektra Collektiv is Andy Rantzen - words/voice Carla Thackrah - flute, vocal and loop Rudolf Crivici - electric viola and effects Romano Crivici - piano Romano Crivici, keyboards, is one of …
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Centre Negative(NZ/MLB) // Subterranean Rain // special guest/s Monday, July 17
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sydney
Centre Negative: with 5 piece band from NZ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRabe8erQNA Subbteranean Rain: as a duo feat. Josh Isac on skins https://youtu.be/JHZPGFywbkI?t=54s Special guests Entry by …
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Laurence Pike // HEKKA at Hibernian House
Laurence Pike // HEKKA at Hibernian House Wednesday, July 19
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Laurence Pike // HEKKA Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. SET 1: Laurence Pike Laurence Pike - Solo drums & sampler …
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Sydney Microfest 1 Opus Now - Concert Series 3 Nights at Tempe #7 HEY GURL at Gaffa Gallery Opening night HEY GURL at Gaffa Gallery
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Sydney Microfest 1 Friday, July 21
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
The Factory Theatre
The Sydney Microfest marks our humble beginning as an annual festival representing present day Microtonal music in Australia. Performances and works by: Michael Dixon Kraig Grady Terumi Narushima …
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Opus Now - Concert Series 3 Friday, July 21
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Alpha Gallery
Opus Now A concert series exploring relationships between the music of today and Beethoven’s sixteen String Quartets Concert Series 3 Finn Ryan and Peter Farrar (improvisations) Pidcock Quartet …
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Nights at Tempe #7 Friday, July 21
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
tempe jets
Details David Watson (guitar, NYC) and Chris Abrahams (keyboard) Installation - Adam Gottlieb - sand and stuff Clare Cooper - solo David Watson (born 1960) is a musician originally from New Zealand. …
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HEY GURL at Gaffa Gallery Opening night Friday, July 21
8:00 AM
Gaffa Gallery
HEY GURL ALA PAREDES, ALANNA HO, ALEXANDRA SPENCE, ALICE FENNESSY, ANNA GROWDEN, BRIDIE CONNELL, ELLA JUDD, FREYA BLACK, GILLIAN KAYROOZ, LORNA MACRITCHIE, LUISA HANSAL, MELANIE COUTTS, MIA CAREY, …
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HEY GURL at Gaffa Gallery Friday, July 21
8:00 AM
Gaffa Gallery
HEY GURL ALA PAREDES, ALANNA HO, ALEXANDRA SPENCE, ALICE FENNESSY, ANNA GROWDEN, BRIDIE CONNELL, ELLA JUDD, FREYA BLACK, GILLIAN KAYROOZ, LORNA MACRITCHIE, LUISA HANSAL, MELANIE COUTTS, MIA CAREY, …
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Splintstallation at Articulate Splintstallation - Opening night
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Splintstallation at Articulate Saturday, July 22
8:00 AM
Articulate
Coming - Splinstallation ‘Splinstallation’ by the Splinter Orchestra Opening: Friday 21 July, 6-8pm Open Rehearsal: Saturday 22 July, 3-5pm Finnisage Performance: Sunday 30 July, 6-8pm Open Hours: …
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Splintstallation - Opening night Saturday, July 22
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
articulate
Splinstallation is a sound-based, site-specific project designed especially for Articulate’s project space by the Splinter Orchestra. In residence at Articulate til July 30th. See more… …
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Unashamedly Original: Festival of Cutting-Edge Performance Transducer at Unashamedly Original Festival Tangents at Unashamedly Original Festival Splinter Orchestra - open rehearsal
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Unashamedly Original: Festival of Cutting-Edge Performance Sunday, July 23
6:00 AM
City Recital Hall
A two-day festival transforming City Recital Hall into a hub of creativity, celebrating experimental music, theatre and visuals that are at once cutting-edge and disarmingly poetic. FEATURING FourPlay …
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Transducer at Unashamedly Original Festival Sunday, July 23
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
City Recital Hall
Presented by City Recital Hall (Sydney) for the Unashamedly Original Festival The first Sydney performance of Speak Percussion’s major electro-acoustic project TRANSDUCER, which has been …
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Tangents at Unashamedly Original Festival Sunday, July 23
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
City Recital Hall
SYDNEY! This is quite the opportunity - Tangents on a big stage in a concert hall, part of a really interesting 2-day event, but you can buy individual tickets for ONLY $25. “One of the finest new …
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Splinter Orchestra - open rehearsal Sunday, July 23
5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Articulate project space
Every week Splinter gathers at our home-base Tempe Jets to play together. This week we will be having our weekly play amidst the Splintstallation at Articulate project space. Come along between 3-5 …
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Fluorophone at Unashamedly Original Festival
Fluorophone at Unashamedly Original Festival Monday, July 24
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
City Recital Hall
Presented by City Recital Hall (Sydney) for the Unashamedly Original Festival Fluorophone creates a kaleidoscopic sound world in which the central instruments radiate, flicker, glow and burn. Analogue …
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Eddie Bronson New Quartet Cocreate Electrofringe17: Concept Development MeetUp ARE (Singapore) - Shoeb Ahmad and Benjamin Drury
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Eddie Bronson New Quartet Wednesday, July 26
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Foundry 616
Legendary Russian saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist/composer Eddie Bronson, founding member of Australia’s first spontaneously improvised music ensemble Free Kata returns to the Foundry616 stage …
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Cocreate Electrofringe17: Concept Development MeetUp Wednesday, July 26
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
UNSW Art & Design
As the title states, this meetup will have an underlying discussion on the concept/theme/vision for EF17 showcase on the 4th of November at 107 Projects. Think things like post-singularity, a green …
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ARE (Singapore) - Shoeb Ahmad and Benjamin Drury Wednesday, July 26
9:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Freda's
For our seventh installment of weekly audio visual performance events - Freda’s welcomes our first international act ARE from Singapore, with support from Shoeb Ahmad and Benjamin Drury ARE …
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SONIC MOVES Black Box Series #2
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SONIC MOVES Thursday, July 27
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Kave Bar
These nights are dedicated to exploring new sounds, noises and new media via the subversion and conversion of the artist’s chosen instrument/s. There will also be a live drawing artist doing their …
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Black Box Series #2 Thursday, July 27
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
UNSW Art & Design
BLACK BOX SERIES #2 - feat. Club Sound Witches, Chun Yin Rainbow Chan, and Alexandra Spence Wednesday 26th July - 6-8pm - Black Box, UNSW Art & Design, Greens Rd, Paddington This second of a …
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Island Salon Publication Launch Dark Ambulance 3: Pineal Therapy All Girl Electronic – Taster Workshop at UNE FutureCampus
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Island Salon Publication Launch Sunday, July 30
9:00 AM – 1:59 PM
2/160 Rochford St
ISLAND SALON Publication Launch Saturday 29th July, $5 donation Doors open 7pm Live music and performance 8pm 2/160 Rochford St, Erskineville NSW 2043, Australia ~ You are warmly invited to join us …
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Dark Ambulance 3: Pineal Therapy Sunday, July 30
2:00 AM – 8:00 AM
LazyBones Lounge
Welcome to the third event, presented by Mondo Fondue and the Lazybones Lounge. Having crammed our last venue with people, gear, punters and food, this new space will give us the opportunity to …
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All Girl Electronic – Taster Workshop at UNE FutureCampus Sunday, July 30
12:30 AM – 3:30 AM
University of New England, FutureCampus Parramatta,
For women aged 15-25, it’s perfect for those just starting out and an excellent bridge for anyone thinking of applying for the 8-week All Girl Electronic – Music Software and Experimentation …
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Splintstallation Finissage concert
Splintstallation Finissage concert Monday, July 31
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Articulate Project Space
Splinstallation is a sound-based, site-specific project designed especially for Articulate’s project space by the Splinter Orchestra. The Splinter Orchestra is a large-scale ensemble working in …
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Pretty Gritty #18
Pretty Gritty #18 Thursday, June 1
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
107 Projects
Guest Curator: Jasmine Guffond Featuring: Jessica Ekomane [FR/Berlin] Silje Nes [NOR/Berlin] Half High Ela Stiles It’s a special, special Pretty Gritty — guest curated and happening on a school …
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Scattered + Free For All
Scattered + Free For All Friday, June 2
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Sam Gill - alto saxophone Paul Cutlan - Bb & bass clarinets Carl Dewhurst - Guitar Luke Sweeting - accordion & piano Jacques Emery - double bass Scattered is an improvising quintet led by …
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Horse Mac/L.A. Suffocated/ILL Winds/Jannah Q/Place Holder/Chris
Horse Mac/L.A. Suffocated/ILL Winds/Jannah Q/Place Holder/Chris Saturday, June 3
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
time change: starting 7pm GIG - SYD - Petersham Bowling Club June 2 7pm $10 conc. $15 full ~ msg FB event if u r flat broke and we can wrk something out ~ Half of the proceeds will be donated to …
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Vivid New Music at the Con: Exponential History of Me + EcoSono MP Hopkins Performance: Rooms into a Room
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Vivid New Music at the Con: Exponential History of Me + EcoSono Sunday, June 4
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Vivid New Music at the Con 2017 is a festival of genre-bending new music produced by the best of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music’s home-grown and guest composers, jazz and contemporary musicians …
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MP Hopkins Performance: Rooms into a Room Sunday, June 4
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
55 Sydenham RoadMarrickville, NSW, 2204Australia
As part of his exhibition Murmuring House, MP Hopkins will perform a score titled ‘Rooms into a Room’, which is a 39-page text-based score that is based on 3 things: various domestic …
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Opus Now Concert Series 2
Opus Now Concert Series 2 Wednesday, June 7
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Alpha Gallery
A concert series exploring relationships between the music of today and Beethoven’s sixteen String Quartets Concert Series 2 Freya Schack-Arnott, Bonniesongs and Sascha Bota (improvisations and …
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Untold Stories
Untold Stories Thursday, June 8
8:00 AM
firstdraft
As humans try to grasp the underlying systems determining our environment, we are faced with the limitations of our perceptual apparatus. Jessica Ekomane, Jasmine Guffond and Silje Nes’s group show …
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NR#54 Subterranean Rain + Laura Hunt
NR#54 Subterranean Rain + Laura Hunt Friday, June 9
10:00 AM – 1:59 PM
No Refunds @ The Bald Faced Stag
BACK AGAIN it’s No Refunds #54. It’s double experimental industrial techno night so ACT ACCORDINGLY. Joining us is Subterranean Rain, the solo project of Ill Wind’s Jack Dibben. …
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Vivid x 107 Presents the NOW now
Vivid x 107 Presents the NOW now Saturday, June 10
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
107 Projects
The NOW now and 107 will present a night of electro-acoustic phenomena and spontaneous composition. Featuring the ever brilliant MOONMILK, the sonic wonders of Alexandra Spence, the living …
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Satoko Fujii and Natsuki Tamura (Japan) with Sirens Big Band Free Kata + Actual Remains
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Satoko Fujii and Natsuki Tamura (Japan) with Sirens Big Band Sunday, June 11
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sound Lounge - Seymour Centre
“Unpredictable, wildly creative, and uncompromising… Satoko Fujii is an absolutely essential listen for anyone interested in the future of jazz.” – All About Jazz From Japan, two of the most original …
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Free Kata + Actual Remains Sunday, June 11
10:00 AM – 1:59 PM
The Record Crate
FREE KATA Louis Burdett / Dirk Kruithof / Edouard Bronson / Browning Mummery ACTUAL REMAINS $10 Source: https://www.emus.space/archive/2017/6/10/free-kata-actual-remains
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107 Projects/VIVID - Pretty Gritty #19: The Glistening
107 Projects/VIVID - Pretty Gritty #19: The Glistening Monday, June 12
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
107 Projects
On these dark winter nights, you can hear the universe singing! In a special 107 projects/Vivid edition Pretty Gritty presents a magic night of performances and installations. Come up to the rooftop …
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Evening at Peggy's 5
Evening at Peggy's 5 Tuesday, June 13
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Peggy's
Eugene Ughetti is one of the world’s leading new music percussionists and is conductor and artistic director of the Melbourne ensemble - the remarkable Speak Percussion. He has worked with …
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Rebel Scum // Coursed Waters
Rebel Scum // Coursed Waters Wednesday, June 14
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Rebel Scum // Coursed Waters (SYD/MEL) Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: Rebel Scum Rhys Mottley - guitar Bonnie …
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Waterfall Person and Thhomas - Moontown Records Show for Vivid Forenzics + Free For All Diaspar feat. Laura Hunt, Steffan Ianigro, Ensemble Mongrel
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Waterfall Person and Thhomas - Moontown Records Show for Vivid Friday, June 16
9:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Freda's
Moontown Records are hosting a gig at Fredas with two of our favs Waterfall Person and Thhomas More secrets TBA You can catch all of this for free Source: …
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Forenzics + Free For All Friday, June 16
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Annandale Creative Arts Centre
Forenzics : an electric-guitar led wall of chords, with baritone sax and drums to keep you grounded. A Glebe institution, great musicians with so many hours of improvisation behind them they’ve …
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Diaspar feat. Laura Hunt, Steffan Ianigro, Ensemble Mongrel Friday, June 16
7:30 AM – 11:45 AM
107 Projects
Electrofringe is proudly and loudly curating a night of experimental and emerging artists to showcase their exciting works for the Vivid Music series at 107. The evening provides a glimpse into the …
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Ears have Ears Soundtracks
Ears have Ears Soundtracks Saturday, June 17
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
107 Projects
Join Ears Have Ears at 107 Projects rooftop bar for an exciting night of new audio-visual soundtrack works, performed by dancers, musicians and sound artists. For one night only as part of VIVID …
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Vivid New Music at the Con: Ben Carey, Comp Ensemble, Spiral Syntax Error + Forenzics + Melancholy Flowers Hextape, Bradbury. La Suffocated, Jannah Quill, Jasmine Guffond Distributed Sounds: Jessica Ekomane
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Vivid New Music at the Con: Ben Carey, Comp Ensemble, Spiral Sunday, June 18
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
VIVID NEW MUSIC AT THE CON: COMPOSERS’ ENSEMBLE, BENJAMIN CAREY AND SPIRAL Vivid New Music at the Con 2017 is a festival of genre-bending new music produced by the best of the Sydney …
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Syntax Error + Forenzics + Melancholy Flowers Sunday, June 18
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Record Crate
After a blistering tour of the Gasoline Pony, Syntax Error are back to tear up the Record Crate with the experimental, industrial, avant-garde Forenzics and melodic, prog pop band Melancholy Flowers. …
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Hextape, Bradbury. La Suffocated, Jannah Quill, Jasmine Guffond Sunday, June 18
9:00 AM – 1:59 PM
The Barn
Hextape (Melb) Synth, Vocals and Cello. https://hex-tape.bandcamp.com/ Gary Bradbury Australian experimental electronic pioneer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garry_Bradbury#Discography L.A. Suffocated …
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Distributed Sounds: Jessica Ekomane Sunday, June 18
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tactical Space Lab
In this show our June resident, Jessica Ekomane, will be collaborating with media artist Josh Harle on an interactive VR soundscape at Tactical Space Lab. Jessica’s practice transforms sounds …
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Nights at Tempe #5
Nights at Tempe #5 Monday, June 19
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Jets Sports Club
Vineta Lagzdina Splinter Orchestra Sonya Holowell Splinstallation Vineta Lagzdina leads members of Splinter in a homage to Pauline Oliveras. http://deeplistening.org/site/ Sonya Holowell will talk …
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Evening at Peggy's 6
Evening at Peggy's 6 Tuesday, June 20
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Peggy's
Known for her exceptional programming, Gabriella Smart presents Of Broken Trees and Elephant Ivories, a performance project inspired by the legacy of the colonial piano. Gabriella has invited fourteen …
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X-Pop, Motte, DVD Screening
X-Pop, Motte, DVD Screening Wednesday, June 21
9:30 AM – 1:59 PM
Freda's
For our third installment of Freda’s weekly tuesday Audio/Visual performance nights we welcome Motte from New Zealand and X-Pop from around the corner to present two live sets joined by a DVD …
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Decolonising Club Culture & Emancipating the Dance Floor
Decolonising Club Culture & Emancipating the Dance Floor Thursday, June 22
10:00 PM – 10:45 PM
Golden Age Cinema & Bar
Please note that the talk will start at 8 am sharp Decolonising Club Culture & Emancipating the Dance Floor with Ayebatonye Abrakasa Rhythmic beats and flashing lights, writhing bodies letting …
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Robbie Avenaim and Chris Abrahams GLOVE presents: 23RD JUNE AT the Gaelic upstairs
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Robbie Avenaim and Chris Abrahams Saturday, June 24
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
It’s years since we’ve welcomed Australia’s premier experimental drummer/percussionist to the People’s Republic, so we’re thrilled to welcome him back in a duo with …
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GLOVE presents: 23RD JUNE AT the Gaelic upstairs Saturday, June 24
10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
The Gaelic Club
Matthew Brown: somewhere between minimal wave and more industrial future sounds the perfect balance to get you dancing and your mind travelling https://soundcloud.com/matthew-brown Whitney Houstons …
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Mind on Fire Desire Lines 3.0 Publication Launch
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Mind on Fire Monday, June 26
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Lentil As Anything
Mind on Fire, Lentil As Anything (Newtown), music at 5:30pm. Sam Gill - alto saxophone Brad Gill - vibraphone Mr Plebatron - analogue synths This will be our first public gig as Mind on Fire! Come …
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Desire Lines 3.0 Publication Launch Monday, June 26
7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
George Hotel
To travel along a Desire Line is to engender an alternate direction of behaviour or thought. They traverse both physical and cognitive space, and so to step differently is also to think in new ways. A …
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Prue Fuller/Andrew Fedorovitch + Lisa McCowage/Megan Clune
Prue Fuller/Andrew Fedorovitch + Lisa McCowage/Megan Clune Wednesday, June 28
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fredas
For our fourth instalment of our weekly Tuesday audio visual performance events we present two collaborations accompanied by live projections. PERFORMANCES Prue Fuller and Andrew Fedorovitch Lisa …
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What does sustainable sonic art, media and culture sound like?
What does sustainable sonic art, media and culture sound like? Thursday, June 29
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Frontyard
What does sustainable sonic art, media and culture sound like? “This workshop will address a question with with which I have struggled. How is it possible to develop sonic art, media and culture …
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OPEN FRAME: ROOM40
OPEN FRAME: ROOM40 Friday, June 30
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
CarriageWorks
Australia’s post-everything imprint Room40 presents the highly acclaimed Open Frame: curated by Lawrence English. XIU XIU plays The Music of Twin Peaks American band, Xiu Xiu was created in 2002 by …
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Eupcaccia Show #1
Eupcaccia Show #1 Friday, May 12
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
107 Projects
A night of abstract musical expressions in the vein of Free Jazz, Free improvisations, ambiance and noise from a new crop of Sydney talent. Joining the well-known instrument designer and sonic …
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The Holy Soul & Jacky Winter & WACO & Peter Blamey
The Holy Soul & Jacky Winter & WACO & Peter Blamey Saturday, May 13
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Petersham Bowling Club
Not so long ago The Holy Soul released Fortean Times, their third or fifth and a halfth LP, depending on how you count. 2SER says it’s “part in tune with the classic and part in thrall to total …
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Refuge: Performance by Linda Luke and sound artist Terumi Narushima
Refuge: Performance by Linda Luke and sound artist Terumi Narushima Sunday, May 14
4:00 AM – 4:30 AM
Collab at Pine Street
Witness performance artist Linda Luke and sound artist Terumi Narushima as they present their response to Anna Magdalena Laerkesen’s solo exhibition Refuge at Collab Gallery. Luke and Narushima …
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On A Sunday at Leadbelly: Coursed Waters (Gill / Cameron / Manojlovic / Emery)
On A Sunday at Leadbelly: Coursed Waters (Gill / Cameron / Manojlovic / Emery) Monday, May 15
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Leadbelly
Sam Gill is from the new-school of Sydney jazz. Sparse improv, through-composed pieces, acoustic experimentation, freaky post-jazz, he’s in it all. Coursed Waters features: Sam Gill - alto …
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Fujii/Tamura(Japan)/Spence/Barker@505 Áine O’Dwyer, Lin Chi-Wei & Monica Brooks in Sydney
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Fujii/Tamura(Japan)/Spence/Barker@505 Friday, May 19
10:30 AM – 1:59 PM
Venue 505
‘Unpredictable, wildly creative, and uncompromising…Fujii is an absolutely essential listen for anyone interested in the future of jazz.’ ― Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz Two …
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Áine O’Dwyer, Lin Chi-Wei & Monica Brooks in Sydney Friday, May 19
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pitt Street Uniting Church
http://www.liquidarchitecture.org.au/program/aine-odwyer-sydney/ Liquid Architecture and Repressed Records present Áine O’Dwyer (Ireland), Lin Chi-Wei (Taiwan), Monica Brooks (Sydney), Exotic Dog …
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FINAL LIFE GROOVE SHOW
FINAL LIFE GROOVE SHOW Saturday, May 20
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
325b Parramatta RoadLeichhardt, NSW, 2040Australia
PERFORMANCES BY CLUB SOUND WITCHES X POP LOW FLUNG PLACE HOLDER w. JIM DENLEY STEVEN WRIGHT (TASMANIA) LIFE GROOVE RECORD STORE FIRE SALE !! 1900 - 6$ - 325b Parramatta rd Leichhardt Source: …
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Everyday Machines #2
Everyday Machines #2 Sunday, May 21
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Alaska Projects - Level 2, Kings Cross car park
EVERYDAY MACHINES #2 ALASKA Projects - Saturday 20th of May Performances from 4 pm ALASKA Projects in collaboration with Tom Smith presents Everyday Machines: A performance series bringing together …
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Retrospectacles // lost+sound Nights at Tempe #4
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Retrospectacles // lost+sound Monday, May 22
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
107 Projects
Retrospectacles: A study on identity and memory presenting new multi art, experimental works by Mimi Kind, Alexis Weaver, Josephine Macken and Sarah Elise Thompson free entry 107 Projects 6:30pm doors …
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Nights at Tempe #4 Monday, May 22
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tempe Jets
Nick Ashwood (guitar, Tas), Bonnie Stewart (drums) and Peter Farrar (sax) Julius Schwing (guitar, Tas) and Alf Jackson (drums, Tas) Rhys Mottley (guitar) and Adam Gottlieb (guitar) In this edition we …
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Brady, Donkin & Phipps // Silver Talon
Brady, Donkin & Phipps // Silver Talon Wednesday, May 24
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Brady, Donkin & Phipps // Silver Talon Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st set: Brady, Donkin & Phipps Michael …
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Sonic Moves
Sonic Moves Thursday, May 25
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Kave Bar
We were right! The Northern Beaches IS ready to embrace some alternative art culture and after such a great reception with our last Experimental Sound and Drawing night in March, we are holding our …
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Life Groove Cafe A Weekend With CHRIS CORSANO (USA) - DAY 1
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Life Groove Cafe Sunday, May 28
9:00 AM – 1:59 PM
325b Parramatta RoadLeichhardt, NSW, 2040Australia
Lisa Lerkenfeldt (Melb) Half High, Collector (Newcastle) Victorine Meurent (Newcastle) Door: $6 Time: 7pm 325b Parramatta rd Leichhardt Source: …
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A Weekend With CHRIS CORSANO (USA) - DAY 1 Sunday, May 28
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
CHRIS CORSANO is one of the world’s great and most in-demand musicians, and the only chance to see him on this visit to Sydney is over two nights at the People’s Republic of Australasia. …
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A Weekend With CHRIS CORSANO (USA) - Day 2
A Weekend With CHRIS CORSANO (USA) - Day 2 Monday, May 29
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
People's Republic of Australasia
CHRIS CORSANO is one of the world’s great and most in-demand musicians, and the only chance to see him on this visit to Sydney is over two nights at the People’s Republic of Australasia. …
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Vivid New Music at the Con: Michaela Davies and Veronique Serret Evening at Peggy's 3
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Vivid New Music at the Con: Michaela Davies and Veronique Serret Tuesday, May 30
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Vivid New Music at the Con 2017 is a festival of genre-bending new music produced by the best of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music’s home-grown and guest composers, jazz and contemporary musicians …
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Evening at Peggy's 3 Tuesday, May 30
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Peggy's
Colin Bright (piano electronics). Contrary to most of Australia’s other leading composers, Colin is essentially self-taught. He is totally involved in socio-political issues, Aboriginal music, and …
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Negative Volumes: Danger Magic Horse Macgyver, Club Sound Witches, Zonk VIsion A to Z screening Adrian Lim-Klumpes // Moving Paths
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Negative Volumes: Danger Magic Wednesday, May 31
8:00 AM
firstdraft
liquidarchitecture.org.au/program/danger-magic Before the words, there is the voice (The good voice. The bad voice. Your voice) TUE 30 & WED 31 May 2017 6PM - 9PM firstdraft 13-17 Riley St, …
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Horse Macgyver, Club Sound Witches, Zonk VIsion A to Z screening Wednesday, May 31
9:30 AM – 1:59 PM
Fredas
For the first in a series of regular Tuesday night events at Freda’s, we bring together film screening and exploratory live music for a free evening of fun featuring HORSE MACGYVER, CLUB SOUND …
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Adrian Lim-Klumpes // Moving Paths Wednesday, May 31
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bohemian Grove
Adrian Lim-Klumpes // Moving Paths Presented by Bohemian Grove at Lamps (Hibernian House) Doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10 donation. BYO. 1st SET: Adrian Lim-Klumpes Adrian Lim-Klumpes - …
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