Good Manners Showcase
Our current cover star Banoffee will headline a Good Manners showcase featuring some Melbourne’s most exciting emerging artists, alongside a constantly evolving audiovisual and lighting show from local creatives John Fish and Sangkhar. Banoffee’s thoughtful and provocative synth pop will be joined by I’lls (two-piece) combination of analogue and digital instrumentation, electronic duo Kllo’s textured production, multi-instrumentalist LUCIANBLOMKAMP and the ambient wunderkind Planète. It’s happening at the Former Royal Women’s Hospital.
Tram Jam
One tram, two bands and a trip around our beloved city on our favourite form of transport – what could be better? Trams Sessions are renowned for surprising the public with live music, and this time they’re inviting you along for the ride. Get up close and personal with one of Melbourne’s favourite acts – Pierce Brothers. After spending most of 2015 conquering Europe, Pierce Brothers are back and taking time out of their busy schedule to join you on an extraordinary journey through Melbourne on a tram. Rumour has it the opening act is going to be pretty incredible too, but we’re not going to disclose that just yet. Pierce Brothers are donating $10 of every ticket sold to Beyond Blue.
Subculture in 1980s Germany
Geniale Dilletanten (Brilliant Dilletantes) is currently presenting a comprehensive survey of 1980s German subculture: a rich array of video, audio, photos, magazines, record covers, gig posters and other artefacts. Initiated and curated by The Goethe-Institut Australia, the exhibition showcases the work of experimental bands such as Einstürzende Neubauten, Deutsch-Amerikanische Freundschaft (DAF), and Die Tödliche Doris, as well as visual artists, filmmakers and designers from West and East Germany. It’s open daily at the RMIT University Gallery.
Amy
The infamous Amy Winehouse documentary, Amy, offers an inside look at one of this generation’s most misunderstood artists through the use of rare interview footage and never before seen performances. director Asif Kapadia pieces together Amy’s complicated career and paints a sympathetic portrait of a tragic musical genius. It’ll be screened tonight at Rooftop Cinema.
