A selection of handpicked musicians showcase the breadth of their craft in The Mill’s intimate venue.
Exploring the range of their work from instrumentation to genre, from solo to collaborative projects; peek inside the artistic process of some of SA’s preeminent music creators.
The Mill is an accessible space. Disability access is available via Angas St, and a disability toilet is also available. If you have any questions or additional accessibility requirements, please contact us at info@themilladelaide.com
Photo: Nick Astanei
Slowmango x The Bait Fridge Variety Show
Sunday, September 12, 2021
A showcase of Slowmango and The Bait Fridge’s varied practices - a tasting plate of their artistic menu.
Notorious for their visually striking hand-made costumes, eclectic songwriting and immersive (and slightly chaotic) performances, this show will provide long-time collaborators Slowmango and The Bait Fridge a platform to explore the many avenues of creativity which they have travelled down over the years.
Improvised explorations in music and performance; ‘live-green screen’ video works; thoughtfully crafted compositions accompanying expressive performance; and audience interaction are among some of the elements to be explored.
Oisima & Friends play BARAKA
Saturday, September 18, 2021
With the support of The Mill and Roadshow Film Corporation, Anth Wendt (Oisima) performs his original composition and score for the critically acclaimed film BARAKA with close friends Alexander Flood (Traditional percussion/drums) and Giovanni Clemente (Brass/Woodwind).
BARAKA is a non-narrative documentary film shot in 24 countries on six continents over a 14-month period exploring natural events, life, human activities, and technological phenomena. The film is named for the Sufi word “baraka” meaning blessing, essence or breath.
Oisima’s score will be performed in solo, duo and trio forms, exploring the film’s themes through subharmonics, textures, and melodies.
Photo: Rosina Possingham
Naomi Keyte
Saturday, September 25, 2021
In this special, intimate performance at The Mill, Naomi Keyte and her band invite you to observe, and be a part of, their creative process. Over two sets, the threads of songwriting, arranging and collaboration will be subtly unpicked and rewoven to bring to life the elements and alchemy of song creation.
Naomi is in the process of making her second full length record and this show will also explore her progression as a songwriter and performer. She will play songs from her debut EP ‘Edge of Morning’, her award nominated record ‘Melaleuca’ as well as new, unreleased songs from her forthcoming album.
Naomi will be joined on stage by her bandmates Felicity Freeman (bass), Tom Kneebone (guitar), Jack Stremple (keys/synth), and Angus Mason (drums), with visuals by George Greatz + Rosina Possingham.
Jen Lush: Song Story Collab 3 Ways
Sunday, October 17, 2021
Jen Lush, lover of collaboration with other artists dives into the wonders of the tease and tangle of ideas three ways - through her songwriting with little people, poets and her fellow music makers.
Join Jen solo, and with her band for three short and sweet sets that explore processes and performance, live poetry, and maybe even get your hands dirty on an impromptu collab in the room!
Quartz Pistol
Friday, January 28, 2021
Quartz Pistol AKA Abbey Howlett is a multi-disciplinary artist and performer based in Naarm. Born and raised on Peramangk country, her practice is fuelled by the divine chaos found in nature. As a music producer, instrumentalist, craftswoman and performer Quartz Pistol independently creates a world in which her sonic creations take on a life of their own with the aid of hand crafted props, costume and intuitive performance. Quartz Pistol has independently toured nationally and internationally, performed with artists such as Mo’Ju, Sampa The Great, Nai Palm and more, as well as appeared at renowned music festivals such as WOMADelaide and St Jeromes Laneway Festival.
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