Three whacky vocalists in a warehouse with traffic cones up to their ears

Giving voice to the magnificent Bondi Pavilion

  • Where

    Yalagang Room

  • When

    26 October 2024
    at 12:00pm to 1:00pm

  • Cost

    Free
  • Contact

    Waverley Council

    Website

    (02) 9083 8000

Does a building have a voice?

This question is the kernel of ‘Building Song’, an experimental art activation by 15 artists poised to begin its third iteration at Bondi Pavilion this October.

Previous Building Song activations have occurred in the historic buildings of Chrissie Cotter Hall in Camperdown and The Foundations in Portland, regional NSW. The ensemble spends up to three weeks in each building, researching resonant tones and characteristics that speak of provenance and different uses.

Headed up by world renowned vocalists Voices from the Vacant Lot, the ensemble features Aboriginal Elder Peter Swain, artists Gabrielle Bates, Kate Brown, musician Ellen Kirkwood and vocalists from the local community.

Voices from the Vacant are experts in A Cappella performance which is rooted in the immediate environment and its audience. Building Song expands this idea with inspired activations developed entirely within and around buildings.

For Bondi Pavilion, the ensemble will weave colourful beach and Pavilion stories with ancient Songlines of country to create an artwork that is celebratory and affirming.

Following a two-week residency, the artists will present Building Song at 12 noon on Saturday, 26 October 2024 at Bondi Pavilion.

The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend. Registration recommended

This project has been supported by Waverley Council through the Local Creative Collaborations Program at the Bondi Pavilion.

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