UK-based collective Ishmael Ensemble, known for their genre-defying blend of spiritual jazz, dub, experimental, and electronic music, has announced two headline shows in Australia this January.
Presented by Untitled Group, these performances will be the ensemble’s first Australian appearances, offering fans a unique chance to experience their renowned sound.
The tour will begin at Melbourne’s The Night Cat on 22 January, followed by a show at ACO on the Pier in Sydney on 24 January as part of the Sydney Festival, a major city-wide celebration of arts and culture.
Ishmael Ensemble tour dates
- Melbourne: The Night Cat, Naarm/Melbourne – Wednesday 22 January
- Sydney: ACO on the Pier, Eora/Sydney (Sydney Festival) – Friday 24 January
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Ishmael Ensemble, founded in 2017 by saxophonist and producer Pete Cunningham, gained attention with their 2019 debut album A State of Flow, and continued their rise with the acclaimed Visions of Light in 2021, which garnered praise from BBC 6 Music. Their latest album, Rituals, released on 6 September, furthers their exploration of astral jazz and electronica, making them one of today’s pioneering musical collectives.
This Australian tour offers a rare chance to witness Ishmael Ensemble’s acclaimed live show, which has previously captivated audiences at Glastonbury’s West Holts stage and London’s Brixton Academy.
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