Between the Lines Tour | Stella Anning & Michael J Brady

Renowned jazz musicians, Stella Anning (Melbourne) and Michael J Brady (Sydney) join together onstage to perform a series of original compositions that capture the spirit of collaboration and showcase their dynamic improvisational roots.

During a transformative residency in Canada last year, the duo bonded over their cohesive song-writing style and shared experience of transitioning from jazz guitarist to singer/songwriter. This meeting of musical minds inspired an ongoing collaboration, producing a series of compositions informed by an eclectic musical background in folk, jazz, soul and chamber music.

This work has become the Between the Lines national tour, where Anning and Brady will perform it for Lutruwita/Tasmania for one night only at Moonah Arts Centre on May 30.

Song-Writing Workshop

While here, Stella Anning and Michael J Brady will share a song-writing workshop, exploring their prompt-based techniques for generating material and how to develop these initial seeds into full songs.

In the song-circle format, participants can share their creations and perspectives with one another.

Both Anning and Brady’s craft as songwriters is informed by an eclectic musical background and this workshop will provide a space to explore what song writing can look like across artistic lines.

About the artists

Stella Anning

Known for her guitar work in previous project, Stella Anning Trio or STAT, Stella Anning is a dynamic guitarist, singer/songwriter, composer and performer. Her work bridges the worlds of jazz, soul and indie music, and explores deeply personal themes like motherhood, mental health and identity. Recent career highlights include Bluesfest (2024), National Folk Festival (2023), Melbourne International Jazz Festival (2023) and Banf Jazz and Sonic Arts residency (2024).

Michael J Brady

Michael J Brady is a musical chameleon based in Gadigal Land, Sydney. His core creative project The Michael J Brady Trio (NSW) weave melodies between the guitar, double bass and drums – drawing influence from contemporary jazz, acoustic guitar and chamber music. The trio has developed a reputation for dynamically charged performances born out of their infectious interaction. They have toured extensively across Eastern Australia, sharing the stage with the likes of Sandy Evans (SYD), Sasha Gavlek (TAS), Flora Carbo (VIC) and Stella Anning (VIC).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Moonah Arts Centre and Glenorchy City Council acknowledge the Muwinina people as the traditional owners of this Land on which we gather. We recognise all Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the original owners and continuing custodians of the land and waters of this island, Lutruwita. We pay our respect to Aboriginal Elders, past and present. We commit to working for a City that welcomes and respects all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.”

SAFE SPACE
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ACCESSIBILITY
The venue is fully accessible with seats available for patrons with mobility issues and areas for wheelchairs. If you require assistance, please make contact via moonahartscentre@gcc.tas.gov.au before purchasing tickets, our venue staff will be happy to assist.

If you hold a government-issued Companion Card for people with disabilities who require a companion and are purchasing a full-priced ticket to our event, you may be eligible for one free ticket for your companion, please contact moonahartscentre@gcc.tas.gov.au directly for more information.