Melbourne Recital Centre has named internationally renowned audio-visual artist Robin Fox as its 2025 Artist-in-Residence.
Known for his revolutionary laser works that fuse sound and light in innovative ways, Fox will bring his expertise to one of Australia’s leading performance venues, marking a major milestone in the centre’s Artist-in-Residence program.
Fox, co-founding director of Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio (MESS), is celebrated for his groundbreaking approach to electronic music and visual art. With performances in over 60 cities worldwide, his portfolio includes the award-winning Triptych, which earned the prestigious Isao Tomita Special Prize at Ars Electronica 2023.
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Robin Fox and his artistic vision
Fox shared his excitement about the residency, saying, “Being chosen as artist-in-residence at the Melbourne Recital Centre is such a meaningful recognition for me as an artist. I love that the Recital Centre has such a wide-open door—welcoming all genres of music. It’s exciting to create something that surprises people, especially those who might not have ever listened to electronic compositions before.”
Marshall McGuire, Director of Programming at Melbourne Recital Centre, described the program as a way to support exceptional Australian artists, adding, “We look forward to working with Robin in 2025 to help bring even more of his innovative ideas to life.”
TRIPTYCH: Robin Fox’s first residency performance
Fox’s residency will begin with Triptych, an audio-visual experience designed to synchronise sound and light in a hypnotic display. Using custom-built hardware, the performance explores “mechanical synaesthesia,” transforming Elisabeth Murdoch Hall into a sensory immersion of sonic mass, high-art techno, and buzzing electronica. Fox explained, “Major audiovisual experiences such as Triptych are as much about the music as they are about the powerful connection between sound and light. I always try and create something sublime and beautiful in my performances. Despite being loud, I never want them to feel aggressive—rather something that’s so overwhelming that you have kind of a religious experience.”
- Thursday 30 January 2025 – Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre
Robin Fox’s impact on electronic music
Fox holds a PhD in composition from Monash University and has been instrumental in making electronic music accessible through MESS, a not-for-profit organisation offering public access to electronic musical instruments. With a career that blends innovation and accessibility, Fox’s residency reflects the Melbourne Recital Centre’s commitment to championing diverse musical expressions.
About the Melbourne Recital Centre Artist-in-Residence program
Launched in 2017, the program supports innovation and inclusion in music by providing Australian artists access to state-of-the-art facilities and the opportunity to develop new works. As Artist-in-Residence, Fox will use these resources to explore new sonic territories throughout 2025, with additional projects and performances to be announced.
For full details and bookings, visit the Melbourne Recital Centre website.
