Antarctica’s beauty and infinite complexity are explored in Speak Percussion’s Polar Force: an immersive and multi-sensorial live music performance that combines custom-built instruments with pristine field recordings all played within a white inflatable structure. The high fidelity recordings of katabatic winds and extreme weather events are enhanced by industrial instruments made to acoustically manipulate the natural elements of Antarctica: air, water and ice.
Fri 6 Jan – SOLD OUT
7pm
Sat 7 Jan
12pm
Sat 7 Jan – SOLD OUT
4pm
Sat 7 Jan
7pm
Sun 8 Jan
12pm
Sun 8 Jan
4pm
Concept, Co-Director, Composer and Instrument Designer Eugene Ughetti
Co-Director Clare Britton
Sound Artist & Field Recordings Dr Philip Samartzis
Performers Matthias Schack-Arnott & Eugene Ughetti
Lighting Designer Keith Tucker
Sound Designer, Audio System Designer, Instrument Designer & Construction Nick Roux
Inflatable Designer and Construction Steve Howden (3D inflate)
RMIT Industrial Design Atelier Leader & Air Consultant Malte Wagenfield
Dress Code
Shoes will need to be removed prior to entering the installation.
The space warms over the course of the performance – light or cool clothes are recommended.
Food & Beverage
Cohab Coffee will be open throughout Sydney Festival serving light refreshments.
Fri 6 Jan
10am – 7.30pm
Sat 7 Jan
10am – 7.30pm
Sun 8 Jan
10am – 5.30pm
Read our COVID-Safe Plan before your next visit.
Presented by Speak Percussion at Carriageworks as part of Sydney Festival 2023.
