Filtering by: Zone 4: Waterfront
At the midpoint of the Mountain to Mouth 2016, dancers will emerge from the darkness at Steampacket Gardens, as Canoe and its entourage of flag bearers and walkers arrive from their journey from the You Yangs. Weaving like threads through the central artwork, the dancers, made up of groups from across Geelong, gather the people of the city together. It's time to get up and dance.
Coastal art rockers - Victoriana Gaye will again be playing at Geelong After Dark, hot on the heels of their 4th CD release “Red Moon Ray”.
Accompanied with the psychedelic wonderment of an animated film clip directed by Jeff Raglus for the single - “60 Foot Lady”. Victoriana Gaye will be ready to rock…..
The Robertson family from Ocean Grove have been fondly labelled "The Von Robertsons" by locals. The musical family include parents, singer/songwriter, Andrea, drummer/percussionist, David, and their children, Heath and Carly, who are both talented musicians in their own right. Andrea & David are regulars on the local music scene and are also known for sharing their love of music with children (both young and the young at heart).
This family band will quickly capture your attention and get you tapping along.
Movements & Creation is an installation performance piece that combines earth and air, chalk and breath, music and drawing. Flautist Brighid Mantelli will perform original compositions that will be amplified and looped whilst candle flame and chalk artist Danielle McCarthy will attempt to capture the shadows cast by performers...
Be dazzled by the spellbinding art of magic and illusion. Ride the carousel and experience the magic of the carnival after dark.
Performances: 7pm & 7:45pm
Customs lawn will be transformed into a projection light playground that kids can run, jump and play on the projected moving images. The images will consist of moving shapes, bubbles, stairs that disappear, mazes and lots more.
Sarah Carroll, singer, guitarist and Ukulele Queen Of The Bellarine and her son George Wilson (TINY GIANTS, The Left Wing) will perform Airs, a heartfelt celebration of breath in song at Waterfront Kitchen. Harmony that's only possible between family.
'Jump Light' is an interactive piece by Ainslie Macaulay. All visitors of Geelong After Dark are warmly invited to engage with the 9 metre long illuminated skipping rope- an old day game in a more contemporary light.
Photographer: Jason Edwards
The information membrane will offer an new information gathering experience to ensure you don't miss a thing... Supported by Geelong Connected Communities look out for them in each Zone.
KUBU Studio presents a pop up hypnotic video installation created by local artist Courtney Ward, aka Wallflower. The piece explores the entrancing ability of the element Air and how it connects all living things. Wallflower will also be live painting in response to the video on the evening. -- ‘Dame Nature’s breath mirrors the ebb and flow, the high and low, the rise and fall of every chest.’
An inter-dimensional sculptural rift consisting predominately of air radiates energy as though it were alive. It's kinetic skeleton frames space with light, shadow and colour, questioning our interpretations of reality with a sense of wonder.
The Carousel is proud to be a part of Geelong After Dark. Open from 6pm – 8.30pm on this special evening, come and experience a twilight Carousel ride! The Carousel will also light up in yellow to raise awareness for Road Trauma Support Services and support ‘Shine A Light’ on Road Safety.
Carousel Ride Prices: Children: $4.20 Concession: $4.20 Adult: $4.70.
“Air” is an experimental installation by Melbourne artist Eben Greaves. It consists of large floating spheres, which navigate around the space with the aid of the audience. This represents the movement of air particles around our own bodies as we move.
Harness the power of air and experience the talents of internationally celebrated operatic soprano Wendy Grose at Geelong After Dark 2016, in an inspiring pop up performance.
Imagine being completely surrounded by an environment that takes over every surface - only leaving some glimpses of the outside world to flash through. The viewer is completely surrounded by projection, allowing them to explore and question the surface that is in front of them.
