An event run by women, for women. ‘Female Frontline’ is designed solely for females to engage and network with other female artists, producers, directors, performers, and all around creatives. All women working within the creative industries are invited to gather, have a couple of beers, and get to know each other before the official ‘Within These Walls’ exhibition opening at West Village.
This event is inclusive to all who identify as female.
FELIVAND is the solo-project of 19 y/o singer/ musician/producer, Felicity Vanderveen. Her sound pairs sophisticated Soul/R&B footnotes with dreamy trip-hop textures. The spring of 2018 saw the release of her debut E.P ‘In Bloom’ and her standout track, ‘Same Old’. Resorting to writing and producing in her sparse home studio, the Australian artist has laid down a promising foundation for herself and what is to come in 2019.
Unleashing creative havoc in the form of dancy trash pop, FeelsClub are sometimes raw, allegedly erotic, mostly unapologetic.
FeelsClub bring a huge live show after playing Mountain Goat Valley Crawl, Valley Fiesta, Jungle Love Festival and Woodford Folk Festival and sharing the stage with The Jungle Giants, Client Liaison, Confidence Man, Raave Tapes, and Froyo.
DRMNGNOW aka Neil Morris is a Yorta Yorta, Independent Artist based in Naarm/Birraranga (Melbourne). Neil has a sound and approach which makes him one of the most unique artists in the country, bringing a striking interdisciplinary approach to his art as an MC, Instrumentalist, Poet and songwriter with searing hcg 10000iu Indigeous empowerment messaging .
The pungent product of a long term collaboration between two finely aged music producers. The boys pay homage to a broad base of influences, from Zappa to Boards of Canada, Dilla to Debussy, Marley to Madlib. Their product is a constantly shifting musical landscape, where no two jams are the same.
This workshop is accessible to all ages and requires a hands-on approach to the application of colour. An experienced street artist will guide patrons to complete temporary mural work, through creative participation. The accomplished artist will apply the outlines, while the attendees will complete the collaborative colour. Patrons will leave the experience with a beginner’s understanding of mural art techniques by utilising an array of mediums. Shared art materials are supplied for use.
Formed out of a love for the legendary partnership between Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grapelli, Cigány Weaver is one of Australia’s most exciting gypsy-jazz ensembles, with a dedicated and passionate following around the country. Through virtuosic and energetic live performances, Cigány Weaver invoke everything from subtle toe-tapping to exuberant dance floor foot-stomping.
C H U R C H is a revival of improvised jams that were famous in the share house dens and back alleys of West End, made up of members of Austra- lia’s favourite bands. 2 and a bit years deep, Founder and Member of C H U R C H, Ofa Fanaika, curates a culmination of the finest Jazz, Hip Hop, Latin, Neo-Soul and Funk players – where she has successfully taken C H U R C H into the festival scenes. The collective have wowed audiences at Island Vibe Festival 2017& 2018 and Jungle Love festival 2017 & 2018, as well as Earth Frequency festival in 2019. C H U R C H now boasts recurring members growing numbers to more than 30 musicians, often cycling through variable line ups. These players dedicate there lives to their craft and are more than capable of pushing out 4 hour sets over consecutive nights in the graveyard hours on festival stages.
C H U R C H ‘s residency at West End’s boutique bar, The Bearded Lady, has grown a supportive and genuinely engaged community of musicians, creatives and music lovers, so much so, that the event is now spilling from The Rumpus Room West End, where it’s followers enjoy free entry along with more room. Be sure to catch C H U R C H at this year’s BSAF, it’ll be certain to fill your cup with the divine.
This one night only exhibition held at ‘Artists Alike’ in Albion, will showcase the work of local photographer, Toks Ojo, alongside a variety of other Brisbane artists. With artwork available for purchase, this event will also celebrate the launch of Toks’ official crowdfunding campaign to release his upcoming photography book, documenting Street Art in Brisbane. Come have a drink, support local artists, and celebrate the launch of Toks’ campaign!
Have a burning desire to use your creative skills to make a difference, but don’t know where to start? This workshop is perfect for you. With a retrospective look at Climate Change and an opportunity to conceptualise and put into practise creative works that will encourage change. Workshop media will focus on spray paints and street art as a creative outlet. Supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
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