New Horizons

“It’s the quality of the music – a compelling mixture of Scandinavian folk, classical and jazz influences – that really compels. It’s a wonder and a pleasure to watch a band able to conjure such a dark, introspective feeling in the room.” (Limelight Magazine)

Impossible to pigeonhole, Elysian Fields is Australia's only electric viola da gamba band. They have appeared at classical and jazz festivals, broadcast on Australian Digital Concert Hall, and been favourably reviewed in jazz, folk and classical music publications. The band has released two albums on the MOVE Records label, ‘What Should I say’ and ‘FIKA,’ with a third album in post-production.

"New Horizons" at Hume Conservatorium, is one of 5 dates on Elysian Fields' 2024 NSW tour. Featuring new music from the band's soon to be released album blended with their extensive back catalogue of stunning arrangements and original compositions.

Elysian Fields is:

Susie Bishop – vocals and violin

Matt Keegan – saxophones

Matt McMahon – piano

Jenny Eriksson - electric viola da gamba

Jacques Emery – double bass

Dave Goodman - drums

“Proudly funded by the NSW Government through Sound NSW”