HINTERLANDT: LIVE @ PIGEON LANE // Gallery ONE88, Katoomba.

Sydney-based art-pop quintet, HINTERLANDT, are heading back to GalleryONE88 on Saturday 12 November 2022 to showcase their latest tunes from their 5th studio recording. Hinterlandt, a Sydney-based quintet playing original music written by German-Australian composer/songwriter, Jochen Gutsch, presents an unusual combination of indie-pop, classical chamber music and jazz harmonies - the band’s music is as progressive as it is emotional. Embedded in intricate string arrangements, classically trained vocalist Nicole Smede carries the narrative forward as the group moves through imaginative worlds of sound and lyrics. Get ready for something a little special - book now!

HINTERLANDT // Saturday, 12 November 2022 // Doors 6:00 pm // Tickets: $59.50 ea incl. tapas plate

Location: Pigeon Lane @ GalleryONE88, Katoomba. 186-188 Katoomba St, Katoomba

Ticket price includes a 1-course pinchos plate (tapas) // This is a seated performance // BYO alcohol // COVID-Safe Event. We recommend that you visit our good friends at Leura Cellars en route to GalleryONE88, who provide an exquisite selection of wines, beer, and spirits, including locally brewed beers from 'Mountain Culture' and ciders from 'Hillbilly'.

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/ HINTERLANDT  /

Hinterlandt is a Sydney-based quintet playing original music written by German-Australian composer/songwriter, Jochen Gutsch. With its unusual combination of indie-pop, classical chamber music and jazz harmonies, the band’s music is as progressive as it is emotional. Embedded in intricate string arrangements, classically trained vocalist Nicole Smede carries the narrative forward as the group moves through imaginative worlds of sound and lyrics.

Hinterlandt have released five albums to excellent reviews and toured extensively, playing at City Recital Hall, Venue 505, Lazybones and many other venues in Sydney, Mona Foma Festival in Hobart, Heide Museum of Modern Art and Old Bar in Melbourne, Ballarat Art Gallery, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Donau 115 and Panda Theatre in Berlin, and many other places.

The latest Hinterlandt album received 4/5 Stars in the Sydney Morning Herald, which spoke of “surprising poignancy and delightful black humour“.

The Line-Up:

Nicole Smede | Vocals

Isabel Tzorbatzaki | Violin

Monique Mezzatesta | Viola

Simeon Johnson | Cello

Jochen Gutsch | Composition, Guitar, Trumpet

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/ THE EXPERIENCE /

Whilst many events promise a 'speakeasy' experience, no other venue in the Blue Mountains does it quite like 'Pigeon Lane', Gallery ONE88's live music quarter. Why you ask? Well, you won't find the entrance to this space on Katoomba's main drag . . . you need to take a stroll down Katoomba's 'Art Street', aka Beverly Place, and with so much visual candy on display, you won't quite know where you're going. Walking past the ever-changing tapestry of street art, rated as one of the 'Top 10 Things to Do in Katoomba' according to TripAdvisor, you need to find a green door at the rear of the gallery. Don't expect a big neon sign or a grand entryway though - it helps to bring someone who has been here before and keep your eyes peeled. Once you cross the threshold, you will pass through a peculiar ticketing booth, a quirky corner bar (although the venue doesn't yet have a liquor licence - so it's BYO) and enter Pigeon Lane proper.

Just like the eclectic underground venues of Paris or New York, this space has antique chandeliers, timber floors and exposed brick, a small stage framed with red velvet curtains, individual tables, and plenty of artwork and vintage curiosities everywhere to pique your roving interest. The acoustics in this space are divine and the vibe casual, which is the perfect storm for bringing out engaging and emotive performances out of every musician that graces this stage. With the likes of Steve Kilbey (The Church), Jak Housden (The Whitlams), Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges, Lloyd Swanton (The Necks), Sandy Evans (10 Part Invention), Paul Cutlan, Gary Daley, Trish Delaney-Brown (The Idea of North), George Washingmachine, James Greening and many more having played in this room, the quality of music is second to none. You won't want to miss a show here as there aren't many rooms like this. 

>>> To find Pigeon Lane, walk down Beverly Place in Katoomba, aka Art Street, and look for the Green Door at the back of GalleryONE88 (don't worry, you'll find us 😁). There's some parking in the lane and you can drop your passengers off at the door if you're feeling chivalrous.

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/ THE MEAL /

Victor Peralta is both a celebrated artist and an executive cook, who will be curating a dining experience like no other. For this show, Gallery ONE88 will be serving each guest a platter of mixed pinchos. A traditional dish from the North of Spain closely resembling 'tapas', 'pinchos' are usually eaten in bars or taverns as a small snack while hanging out with friends or relatives. Thus, they have a strong socializing component and in the Basque country and Navarre, they are usually regarded as a cornerstone of local culture and society. Dessert, tea, and coffee will also be available to purchase on the night.

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/ REFRESHMENTS & LICENSING /

Pigeon Lane is currently BYO only, however, has a dedicated cafe during the day and has an extensive range of non-alcoholic beverages, as well as fresh espresso coffee from Blue Mountains Coffee Roasters. If you're in the mood for a little dessert, Pigeon Lane has also got you covered!

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/ THE SCHEDULE /

Date: Saturday, 12 November 2022.

Venue: Pigeon Lane @ GalleryONE88, 186-188 Katoomba St. Katoomba

Doors Open: 6:00 pm

Pinchos Plate Served: 6:30 pm

First Set: 7:00-7:45 pm

Intermission: 7:45 - 8:15 pm

Second Set: 8:15-9:00 pm

Tickets: $59.50 per person including a pinchos plate

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TERMS, CONDITIONS & CANCELLATIONS:

1. Tickets are non-refundable unless one of the following conditions are met:
   1. Government COVID-19 restrictions prevent Gallery ONE88 from undertaking this kind of activity or force the closure venue as a whole;
   2. ALL musicians are unable to perform due to feeling unwell, or inability to reach the venue due to border closures or public health orders; or
   3. The venue has significant staff absences due to being unwell and does not have enough the capability to staff the venue.
2. In the event that COVID restrictions return to the 4-square-metre rule, the event shall be moved upstairs to Gallery ONE88 and will proceed as initially planned prior to the easing of restrictions.
3. Special dietary requirements must be specified at the time of booking otherwise we cannot guarantee all requirements will be catered for.
4. Tickets will not be refunded due to 'change of mind' or failure to read the 'event description' in full.