10 June 2013
Lita and The Bird blend a unique mix of folk and indie sounds and put down layer upon layer of melodies over well crafted rhythms and percussion. Their bittersweet stories grow and crash in a swell of sound, conjuring imagery with melodies.
The band formed as a duo with front woman Lita (Vocals and Guitar) and a bird (Guitar, Banjo, Harmonica and Vocals) in 2009 and has grown into multi instrument band in the past year bringing in some wonderful talents on drums, piano, glockenspiel, flute and bass.
7 June 2013
7 piece electronic girl band from Brisbane making free form jingles and sound scapes. If you like spacey, dreamy, noisey walls of sound bubbling from magical love heart realms…then you’ll love Shooga.Members are Katie Martin, Melanie J Simpson, Leif Gifford, Nadege P, Cheryl Sieker, Rin Healy and Emma Johnson.
Shooga will presented new work in the Music Rehearsal room at Brisbane Emerging Art Festival
5 June 2013
Taking its name from Bohemian painter František Kupka’s iconic 1909 painting The Piano Keys, the newly formed Brisbane-based contemporary music ensemble, Kupka’s Piano aims to entice audiences into hearing new sounds, new structures, new musical ideas. This ensemble fills a much-needed place in Brisbane’s music scene, profiling the best and latest from European, Australian and international modern art music.
Kupka’s Piano is a younthful collective, with all members in their 20s, and while they perform works by the big names of the 20th century, their focus is on what is being written by their contemporaries.
Kupka’s Piano is:
Peter Clark · conducting/composition
Hannah Reardon-Smith · flutes
Macarthur Clough · clarinets
Alethea Coombe · violin
Alex Raineri · piano
Angus Wilson · percussion
Liam Flenady · composition
Michael Mathieson-Sandars · composition
5 June 2013
Merging of two artists - Matty Witney (Mama Kin) & Simon Andrews (Daddy Loops) in bringing forth a repertoire of original art-soul songs written by Matty Witney. Currently demoing and performing in venues across Brisbane in preparation for the release of an album.
The sound being continually refined is a palette of electric guitar tones in support of narrative soulful song. Both artists are full time and studied musicians.
Matt and Simon will perform an intimate music set in the Bell Tower Gallery at Brisbane Emerging Art Festival
2 June 2013
Ahliya is a music and poetry performance artist performing under the names Li Li Kite or Ahliya Kite. She writes original music in the genres of ambient, folk, rock, electronic, trip hop, experimental, and soul. Ahliya Farebrother sings of life, love, chance, change, transition, and liberation bringing honesty and artistry to her music. Writing to a wide range of themes both the personal and the political, for joy and for justice, for honesty and spirit, her music is both unique creatively sophisticated in its charm. Ahliya performs regularly as a solo artist, and also fronting the Brisbane band, Li Li Kite with drummer Daniel Ogilvie who also plays with ‘Emma Louise’, and Shannon Green who also plays with Brisbane based band ‘Kingfisha’. Ahliya is currently working on five major collaborations, with Robert Davidson double bass player from internationally acclaimed band Topology, spoken work artist Doubting Thomas, experimental violinist Fern Thompsett, singer songwriter Zeeki, and electronic music artists Sifixion.
Li Li Kite will be performing an intimate music session in Brisbane Emerging Art Festival
30 May 2013
MOTIF is a Brisbane based collective of musicians who take to the streets of Fortitude Valley on nights when they are not playing gigs elsewhere. On these occasions, they will often play improvised music for 5 hours straight. MOTIF have been doing this for a couple of years now, and have found it to be a rewarding and ever interesting experience.
On the street corner there is no security or ‘stage’ to separate them from the audience, and so they tend to experience the full spectrum of humanity within the alcohol driven nightlife of Brisbane’s Entertainment Precinct. From violent threats to lap dances, there is no insurance of income or outcome and yet they go back again and again. It is one of the most honest experiences a performer can have, and what is amazing is how the power of the groove actually functions as a form of crowd control.
“Generally speaking, there is a sort of respect afforded to us when the music is grooving; and sometimes it’s the smiles and dancing that’s the biggest pay off. As musicians, we enjoy the ability to play music we wouldn’t necessarily be booked to play, usually a groove based fusion of jazz and funk. We find that there is a compromise made between the music we want to play and the kind of music that gets people dancing and donating. These natural constraints have determined the kind of repertoire that we improvise over, and therefore the flavour and experience of our music.”
For BEAF, MOTIF will be premiering an improvisational music game designed by bassist, Costas Constantinou. This game is designed so that anyone can roll the dice to select the how the music will sound. The way the game works is that there is a structure of jazz harmony, and within that structure an interactive element of chance will determine which chords that make up the harmony. For the first time with MOTIF, visual artist and musician, Hannaka will be projecting live images behind the band, using all pre-digital technology to respond and collaborate with what is happening sonically.
MOTIF is:
Hannaka Johnson – Visual Projections
Lee Brackenborough – Sax / Keyboard
Lachy Collopy - Keyboard, Mobile operations officer
Costas Constantinou – Bass Guitar / Facilitator
Nathan MacGregor – Drums
Alex Brindell – Percussion
MOTIF accept bookings for hire.
Contact Costas for more information: 0403 223 060, constant.costa@gmail.com
MOTIF will be jamming at the front of the Judith Wright Centre on the night of the festival.
29 May 2013
Mooshim is a cinematic improvisational ensemble that explores the grey areas that otherwise define typical genres such as 3rd Stream, Minimalism, organic improvisational & 21st Century Art Music. Mooshim is known both for it’s awe inspiring performances while also collaborating across musical genres and creative disciplines.
Mooshim will perform a new work in the BEAF FILM session
22 May 2013
Bad Intentions are 2 girls experimenting with mixed messages. Alternating complex frequencies and rhythms, they playfully show up these signifiers of ‘the boys’ and all else around them.
Rebecca Hlodich is 21 and is deferred from her B.FineArts at QCA. Nicola Morton is 34 and has a B.Music from QCM. Started in April 2013, Bad Intentions value each other’s creative input and come together battling misunderstandings, hospitalisation, police calls and homelessness. Their performances at Audiopollen and Real Bad Music range from punk rock, to abstract poetry to performance art.
Available Discography: “Over” CD-R/C-60 BDTD 177; “Bad Intentions” VHS-30 BDTD 190 available thru b.d.t.d@hotmail.com
Image Attached: credit: Glen Schenau
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16 May 2013
An eclectic extravaganza of Gypsy, World, Folk and Jazz; Luna Junction weave a colourful tapestry of traditional and original music. Incorporating brass, flutes, double bass, percussion, violin and more, this dynamic musical troupe playfully juggle genres, instruments and influences.
Luna Junction can be found at the heart of West End’s burgeoning live music scene. Developing their craft in various cafes, backyards, bars and marketplaces, the ensemble has built a distinctive repertoire and a strong following of local supporters.
Luna Junction will play an intimate music set as part of Brisbane Emerging Art Festival.
