Erik Griswold, Bree van Reyk, Karl S Williams
Presented by BLEACH*
Nestled amongst the green wonderland of Tallebudgera Valley, settle in for a one-of-a-kind musical experience. Slow Art – Sounds of the Valley is a melodic exploration in which three incredible artists – Erik Griswold, Karl S Williams and Bree van Reyk – debut a new work, composed for BLEACH* and connected to Tallebudgera Valley.
Bring your best picnic blanket, snacks and drinks, and settle in for a one-of-a-kind musical experience.
See you there 💙🖤
Erik Griswold is a composer and pianist working in contemporary classical, improvised, and experimental forms. Particular interests include prepared piano, percussion, environmental music, and music of Sichuan province. Originally from San Diego, and now residing in Brisbane, he composes for adventurous musicians, performs as a soloist and in Clocked Out, and collaborates with musicians, artists, dancers, and poets.
Bree van Reyk is a drummer, percussionist, composer, sound artist and occasional maker of unkempt musical instruments. Her solo performances centre on exploring minimal, experimental, and meditative experiential soundscapes using rustic, self-invented instruments and found objects. Recent commissions include new works for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Dark MOFO, Sydney Chamber Opera, Monafoma, Darren Hanlon and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. Bree has forged a unique career collaborating with artists such as Gurrumul, Paul Kelly, Sarah Blasko, and the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
A genre defying, multi-instrumentalist and award-winning artist with a voice and conviction so powerful it takes your breath away. Karl's music is timeless and deeply rooted in tradition yet ever conversant with the present. Drawing from folk, blues and gospel his songs are steeped in the swamp water of the northern NSW cane country where he was raised, lending the distinct flavour of this land to all his work.
Distilling life, love and the human condition, his music calls with urgency and sings without apology. His solution and vocation: to love more. A Karl S. Williams performance - either solo or with his band - is frequently referred to as a spiritual experience, leaving an audience slightly altered in the best way possible.
This event takes place on a large park and takes place outdoors and in the elements, with minimal seating provided. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own picnic rug or camping chair to enjoy each performance.
The performances are primarily sound/music based and sight is not required to enjoy a close to the full experience of the work. The work takes place in the daytime.
It may be possible to reserve car parks for patrons with specific accessibility needs at the meeting point.
This should be arranged with the BLEACH* team prior to ticket registration. Travel by car/motor vehicle to these locations is not possible as part of this event. Audiences who have mobility requirements and particularly those who use mobility aids such as wheelchairs, walkers and canes are strongly encouraged to contact our team before booking a ticket to this event.
Audience members will be required to traverse across several different types of terrain to reach each performance location. The distance and terrain varies between locations, but includes gravel, dirt and grass and covers a minimum distance of 1km.
Audience members with access requirements, particularly those with mobility needs are strongly encouraged to contact our friendly BLEACH* team, who can provide details specific to any access requirements the patron may have.
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| Photo | Claudio Kirac, Art-Work Agency |
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Tallebudgera Valley Community Centre
611 Tallebudgera Creek RdTallebudgera Valley, QLD 4228
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| Saturday 10 Aug | 2:30PM |
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Yugambeh Language Region and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People of the Gold Coast. We recognise their continuing connection and contributions to country and culture. We pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
