Concert 17

New North’s next instalment in the theatre features an evening of stunning electroacoustic and audiovisual sets put together by guest curator Rachael Archibald (Meanjin), a prolific force in her community, working across visual and sonic genres.

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~Alexandra Spence~

Alex will present an immersive work using a diverse set-up of acoustic and digital sonic material to explore the relationships between real and imaginary landscapes, bodies, sound and ecology.

alexandraspence.net

~Ode2Joy~

Ode2Joy’s practice is highly sensitive to melody and texture, with a strong focus on beauty, embellishment, and the human voice. His set will incorporate live and pre-recorded ASMR effects into a series of deconstructed-reconstructed pop compositions.

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~ANNIHA [Yvette Ofa Agapow & Rachael Archibald]~

Performative percussion mixed with digital soundscapes and fragmented samples, creating a quiet and contemplative experience involving abstract vocals, strings, flute, spoken word samples, and household objects.

youtube.com/watch?v=lMjqnGuh-8Q

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Alexandra Spence photo by Billy Zammit

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ABOUT NEW NORTH

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New North is a platform for Narrm/Melbourne-based musicians who push boundaries in their areas of practice. We empower artists and audiences to try the untried, experience the new, and expand conceptions of the possibilities of sound. New North is supported by Creative Australia and Merri-bek Council Arts Funding.

New North's activities take place on the lands of the people of the Eastern Kulin Nation. We pay our respect to all First Nations people and their Elders, and, past, present and emerging.

We offer free entry to First Nations people. We offer free entry to those experiencing financial hardship. To arrange a complimentary ticket ahead of a concert, please send an email with your name and the phrase 'COMP' to info@newnorthmusic.online.

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Contact the host of New North Concert 17: Alexandra Spence ~ Ode2Joy ~ ANNIHA