‘The Go Show’ is a theatre performance created to exhibit the many struggles and triumphs of an enduring graffiti writer. Presented at a hidden outdoor location, the show takes form in the autobiographical narration of a graffiti writer addressing the mental conflicts that develop with doing this illegal art form. With captivating stage play, and the use of true archival image and video projections, the show becomes a mixture of fiction and documentary with different narrative levels.
‘Theatre of Thunder STORMBODIES’ from HAIKU Arts directed by Megan Janet White… fuse butoh dance, dystopian body installation with the apocalyptic atmospherics of Matt Dabrowski. TOT STORMBODIES move in the unbound, in between spaces of the urban fabric, igniting a state of poetic rupture and transmutation, conjuring an evocative, immersive body storm! They are known for making durational rituals, pop up actions and communal workshops. BUTOH dance workshop with Megan Janet White Experience the interior moves and motives of Theatre of Thunder STORMBODIES. As part of the workshop ‘become a body storm’ by joining a pop up, street performance with costuming and atmos included. Beginners welcome!
THEATRE OF THUNDER is a sonic-body performance ensemble fusing immersive sound, Butoh-based movement and atmospheric installation. The Theater of Thunder began in mid 2015 as the fusion of the aesthetics of Thunder Cloud (a noise-drone project by Luke Jaaniste) and Theatre of Renegade Yogi and TOR Butoh (a butoh-yoga performative project led by Megan Janet White), later adding the ethereal installation of Many Hands of Glamour (Matt Dabrowski) to the crew of around a dozen creatives.
The Jensens, known for their electric live performances and distinctive brand of new wave indie rock. Bonding over both listening to music and the craft of creating music, The Jensens have released two EP’s, the youthful Everybody Talks and the melancholic Sexless, along with their sprawling epic single ‘Emotion’, which saw them headed in a more authentic direction. The band have been locked away in the studio experimenting and recording for the better part of a year. They are now preparing for a return to the live circuit, with a new set of songs that delve into lyrical themes of isolation, anxiety, fear and control, venturing into new sonic territories. The band have shared stages with the likes of The Vaccines, Last Dinosaurs, Spiderbait, Twin Peaks, Saskwatch, Art of Sleeping and The Delta Riggs. They are also no stranger to festival stages having played The Blurst of Times, Deadlam, Valley Fiesta, Jungle Love and the inaugural Grampians Music Festival
The Butter is a smooth, sexy trio based in Brisbane, playing RnB inspired Disco Soul. The band formed in 2018 when frontman Tim Watkin teamed up with his sister, percussionist Jaymee Watkin, and Marc Dubois (bass player and producer). The band was born when Tim moved to Brisbane after playing guitar in Cape York instead of attending school, timing well with Jaymee returning home from touring as drummer for Australian songstress, Emma Louise. Marc’s bedroom producer past then added a modern edge to the soulful and smooth inclinations of the siblings. One year on from forming, The Butter have poured their souls into an electrifying live show that captivates and excites crowds, with an emphasis on helping people of all walks of life leave their troubles at home and step into a melty, glistening dewdrop of euphoria.
Blending acoustic and electronic sounds, Salmon & the Peaches create dreamy indie-pop tunes with heartfelt lyricism. Having supported a myriad of local bands throughout Brisbane including a spot supporting Sarah Blasko at Brisbane Festival and KiKi-Tsugaru at BrisAsia Festival Salmon & The Peaches have steadily grown into a sound of their own, captivating audiences along the way.
Luminescence is a Brisbane-based string group exploring new space within classical, contemporary and experimental performance. The group is passionate about making their instruments more accessible and evocative through elements of staging design; audience interaction; and a specially curated program of contemporary music from internationally acclaimed composers and Brisbane’s very own creative talents. Chris Mangos is a Brisbane based designer who currently explores escapism and colour through illustration, graphic design and lighting installations. This artistic collaboration features a dynamic four-piece lighting installation by Chris Mangos which is animated live by the lush melodies of Luminescence. The project seeks to encapsulate the mood and tone of Luminescence’s performance through interactive lighting, creating a harmony of sight and sound.
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 .