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.
On Thursday May 9th, Howard Smith Wharves will transform into a hub for all artists involved in the festival program to take a break, put down the spray cans and pick up a beer. With everyone welcome, it’s the perfect opportunity to put a face behind the freshest murals across the city. Celebrate the people that give life to BSAF 2019, with a killer view of Brisbane Story Bridge to boot.
Supporting female creatives is of integral importance to Brisbane Street Art Festival. Art Has No Gender is a female panel discussion that is set to articulate the problem that is; women positioned within the arts industry. We will hear from a number of different perspectives – artists, curators, directors and producers, and share the space with questions welcomed. We invite you to support, learn and bring an open mind to the discussion topic. This discussion is suggested to be a strong protest to support fellow women alongside each other to speak about who they are as professionals, not females.
Drinks will be available at the La Boite bar before and after the discussion. The panel will start at 7:30 PM
Street art professional, Gus Eagleton, will guide the group of participants through a collaborative wall work, introducing the team to advanced marking, spraying and conceptual techniques. Beginner patrons will develop knowledge of the work required to complete a mural, while more experienced attendees will have the opportunity to improve their technique, whilst collaborating with a street art professional. Shared art materials are supplied for use.
John Kaye is a self-trained Australian born painter currently based in Seoul, South Korea. He specialises in large-scale paintings with a conscious split practice that focuses on public street work and private studio work, and the separation and balance of these two worlds colliding.
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