Inner West Sounds, a collaboration with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Inner West Sounds:
- Date: Sunday, 22 September
- Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Power Up Stage, White Bay Power Station, Inner West, Sydney
Experience the vibrant energy of the Inner West as Sydney Youth Orchestra Philharmonic, in partnership with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, presents “Inner West Sounds.” This unique performance will feature nine original compositions, developed through collaboration with the Conservatorium’s Contemporary Music Practice and Composition for Creative Industries courses, led by Dr. Fiona Hill and Dr. Paul “Paul Mac” McDermott. The concert will also showcase the works of acclaimed Inner West composers Paul Stanhope and Stephen Lalor, along with fresh new pieces from local singer-songwriters. This is a rare opportunity to hear the full power of a youth orchestra bringing local talent to life in a stunning, historic venue.
About Power Up Festival:
The Power Up Festival is a community celebration that invites everyone to explore the historic White Bay Power Station, which will be transformed into a vibrant space filled with art, performances, and local food and drink. Wander through the Turbine Hall, Pump House, and Boiler House, where over 100 local artists and performers will showcase their talents. Don’t miss out on exclusive Behind the Scenes Heritage Tours and Community Engagement Tours to discover the stories behind this iconic site.
Festival Opening Hours:
- Friday, 20 September: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Saturday, 21 September: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Sunday, 22 September: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Fall a Little Harder
Cathy Ong (Contemporary Music Practice)
Alexander Tallon & Joe Dejima (Composition for the Creative Industries)
SWIM!
Zsa Zsa Gyulay (Contemporary Music Practice)
Alexandra Moutevelidis & Jennifer Gao (Composition for Creative Industries)
All I Need
Cianna Walker & Isabelle Norman (Contemporary Music Practice)
Joshua Clift & Jessica Foreman (Composition for the Creative Industries)
Together Forever
Marciano Flammia (Contemporary Music Practice)
Chiara Minotto (Composition for the Creative Industries) & Erik Wild (Composition)
Violets (It’s In My bones)
Atticus Deering (Contemporary Music Practice)
Natalie Theodore & Harry O’Brien (Composition for the Creative Industries)
The Girl Who Lived Here
Shalani Thomas (Contemporary Music Practice)
Arabella King & Yurun Song (Composition for the Creative Industries)
Selkie
Harriet Bennett (Contemporary Music Practice)
Hosanna Athas & Julia McGann (Composition for the Creative Industries)
Ruse of Rouge
Claudia Superina & Joshua Billings (Contemporary Music Practice)
Jenna Yee & Esha-Lee Dalwood (Composition for the Creative Industries)
None the Wiser
Aurora Li (Contemporary Music Practice)
Yuqi (Vicky) Zhou (Doctor of Musical Arts)
Interval Installations
Aya Raad (Digital Music and Media)
Cara Christie (Digital Music and Media)
Charlotte Leamon (Digital Music and Media)
Dr Ivan Zavada
SCM Project Team
Dr Ivan Zavada, Senior Lecturer in Composition, Program Leader for Composition & Music Technology
Dr Fiona Hill, Lecturer in Composition for the Creative Industries
Dr Paul (Mac) McDermott, Lecturer in Contemporary Music Practice
Special thank you to the support of Composition, Composition for Creative Industries, Contemporary Music Practice, Digital Music and Media staff.
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