Brisbane Powerhouse presents ΩHM 2024
Brisbane Powerhouse announces the return of ΩHM Festival of Other Music following its spectacular debut earlier this year. Curated by Brisbane Powerhouse Arts Program Director Brad Spolding and celebrated composer Lawrence English, the festival’s 2024 edition promises to captivate audiences with a provocative program of cutting-edge music, boundary-pushing performances and pioneering art.
Audiences can experience a fusion of music, performance, and movement at ΩHM from 28 February – 20 April 2024, with a program of immersive international and Australian talent, featuring Yothu Yindi, Michael Rother, Drab Majesty, Boris and works by Kim Gordon, Stephanie Lake, Chunky Move and more.
“From Japanese metal gods BORIS to electronic Krautrock luminary Michael Rother (NEU!) and legendary Australian First Nations collective Yothu Yindi, OHM 2024 presents the most influential artists in contemporary art today. After a massive first edition, we are excited for OHM’s return with a bigger free program, inviting locals to catch artists like WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc), Penelope Trappes, The Wilds and Chunky Move at no cost. For our second festival, we have also added an extensive program of new contemporary dance soundtracked by composers like Anna Whitaker and Robin Fox, featuring local company ADC alongside the stunning Stephanie Lake Company. Rounding out the multi-artform celebration, Sonic Youth founder Kim Gordon presents her first-ever exhibition in Australia,” said Brad Spolding, Arts Program Director Brisbane Powerhouse / Co-Curator of ΩHM Festival of Other Music.
Stephanie Lake, renowned choreographer, brings her acclaimed work, Colossus, to Brisbane following a nationwide sold-out run of Manifesto. This exhilarating contemporary performance features 50 dancers and a mesmerising soundtrack by Robin Fox. It explores the dynamics of the collective and individual, chaos and order, as 50 performers unite as one. Colossus has received standing ovations, five-star reviews, and viral fame, reaching 4.3 million viewers, along with taking home Best Visual Design at the 2019 Greenroom Awards.
Chunky Move’s free experience, Universal Estate, is a blend of retro-futurism and contemporary nihilism. Choreographer Antony Hamilton explores disposable culture and obsession with trends through two individuals as live sculptures, navigating a world of obsolete tech artifacts. This work sheds light on the impact of recent industrial and technological advancements and the search for meaning within the remnants of past generations.
Australasian Dance Collective’s beloved THREE returns in 2024 at ΩHM with a captivating triple bill featuring new pieces from renowned Australian choreographers Alisdair Macindoe and Jenni Large, as well as the Brisbane premiere of Amber McCartney’s acclaimed solo work, Tiny Infinite Deaths. These curated collections provide three distinct experiences, reflecting ADC’s dedication to diverse voices while producing fresh art. Previously heralded as “a show which will remind you what it feels like to be human – to be alive”, THREE in 2024 is set to be just as extraordinary!
Experience this jam-packed festival, as ΩHM celebrates boundary-pushing music, and captivating works and installations, through innovative approaches to sound, music, light, and performance. Prepare to have your mind blown on a journey through music, movement and visual art at ΩHM.
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