Dots+Loops is honoured to present HEAR US NOW, an evening of music highlighting the voices of survivors of childhood sexual abuse and child abuse.

Doors open 7.00pm, music 7.30pm till 9.30pm

In a groundbreaking commissioning project by violist Ella Beard, their intimate performance validates, reflects, and amplifies the experiences of those who have been victimised, offering an opportunity to meaningfully and empathetically engage with these realities. The program features new works for solo viola by Australian composers Emily Sheppard, Robert Davidson, and Hilary Kleinig,

Accompanying this performance, composer/producer MJ O’Neill blends and reimagines her compositions across a four-deck DJ arrangement, giving space for reflection and lending solidarity to the evening's complex catharsis.

HEAR US NOW creates a safe, supported space for difficult conversations, one that is grounded, reflective, and carefully held.

Tickets

To make sure everyone can join in, tickets are Pay-What-You-Can-Afford, minimum $20. We encourage those with the means to do so to pay more, enabling us to put this event on while keeping it accessible to those in our community who may be experiencing financial difficulties. If it is within your means, our suggested ticket price is $30. Every little bit helps support Magandjin/Brisbane's vibrant arts community and the amazing artists in the Dots+Loops family.

We have an allocation of free and discounted tickets available for First Nations people and any people who can't afford the ticket price. To access these tickets, please contact us or send us a message on the Dots+Loops Instagram for more information.

Content Warning

This performance contains discussions of childhood sexual abuse. If you need support, please contact Bravehearts or 1800RESPECT

Accessibility

Program Visual Rating: 10%

No strobes, effect lighting, or dynamic projections are used in this program.

The Raven Cellar is located on the basement floor of The Raven Hotel. Unfortunately the venue is not wheelchair accessible – access is via a set of stairs (there are 12 steps, and there is a handrail). The Raven Cellar entrance is via Raven street at the back of the Raven Hotel. Patrons are welcome to enter and exit the space as they please.

For more detail on venue access, please see the Accessibility Details page:

https://www.dotsandloops.com.au/venue-access/the-raven-cellar

Acknowledgement of Country

This event is held on Jagera and Turrbal land. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners and pay our pay respects to Elders past and present. First Nations communities have been creating and sharing music, art and culture here for thousands of generations, and we recognise the important ongoing contributions they make to our music and arts scenes. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.

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Dots+Loops is an artist-led non-profit organisation which is able to run thanks to the support of our community of patrons, supporters and audiences. We are so very grateful to the many generous individuals that have made donations to Dots+Loops, your support makes creating diverse, inclusive and accessible adventurous art possible for our community. You can make a tax-deductible donation through the Australian Cultural Fund.

Ella Beard’s “Hear Us Now” commissioning project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body.

Dots+Loops is supported by Australian Cultural Fund, and our partners The Raven Hotel, Cre8tive Nations, QUIVR, and the University of Queensland School of Music.

Contact the host of Dots+Loops HEAR US NOW