"a jubilant explosion of sound" - a closer listen

Join us for a very special night as we celebrate the launch of our new album 'Archaeopteryx' and mark our tenth anniversary of playing music together in Nonsemble. We’ll be playing tracks from the new album as well as old favourites from a decade of inhabiting the spaces in between the conservatoire and the underground.

We are joined by the legendary Shugorei and the magical Kayleigh Pincott

ABOUT NONSEMBLE

Nonsemble inhabit a space between contemporary classical, post-rock and adventurous pop music, resulting in a diverse output that ranges from sprawling and evocative modern compositions to meticulously crafted chamber-pop. Since forming in 2012, they’ve released two critically acclaimed albums and an EP, played alongside Sigur Ros and Beck at Harvest Festival, were invited to play and talk at TEDxBrisbane, and have toured across Australia, including performances at Tasmania’s MONA and Sydney’s City Recital Hall.

A septet consisting of piano, string quartet, drums and guitar (plus the occasional blast of electronics), the group’s musical backgrounds are as varied as their output: classically trained instrumentalists, seasoned rock players, and electronic tinkerers, whose musical interests range from obscure electronica and instrumental math-rock to early baroque music. This unique setup and blend of influences provides for a wide palette of sounds. Olafur Arnalds-esque lushness meets Joanna Newsom jubilance, while the shimmering brightness of minimalist composers such as Steve Reich and John Adams rubs shoulders with the intensity of Godspeed You Black Emperor or 65daysofstatic. Nonsemble have a penchant for the rhythmically complex, but theirs is a music where the heart always wins—often in spite of heavy doses of heady conceptualism.

TICKETING

General admission: $20
Unwaged/concession: $10

We have an allocation of free tickets available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and any people experiencing financial difficulties. Please contact us at nonsemblemusic@gmail.com to arrange for these tickets.

SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY

This event is a safe and inclusive space for all, with zero tolerance for harassment, bigotry, racism, queerphobia, sexism, misogyny, or ableist behaviours or attitudes. If you experience behaviour that make you feel uncomfortable or witness someone who may be in distress, please advise a member of the venue staff immediately.

It's Still A Secret is a wheelchair friendly venue; most of the event area is wheelchair accessible. There may be low lighting and reduced visibility in some areas, and some lighting effects may be disruptive to people who are sensitive to light.

Please contact us at nonsemblemusic@gmail.com if you have any safety or accessibility questions at all.

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This event is held on Jagera and Turrbal land. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners and pay respects to Elders past and present. We recognise the important ongoing contributions of First Nations communities to our music and arts scenes. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.