WavyLand presents Underscores
Immerse yourself in the electrifying hyper-pop sounds of San Francisco native underscores, brought to you by cutting-edge touring company and social collective...
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Machine Hall Precinct is your destination for diverse, dynamic and visionary music. From the intimate to the extravagant, the traditional to the avant-garde, each night offers a unique exploration of the limits of what music can be. Join us at a reimagined 100-year-old substation for an unforgettable exploration of sound, culture, and community.
With the support of both Machine Hall Precinct and the City of Sydney, we invite you to explore visionary voices and cutting-edge performances in this unique heritage venue.
WEDNESDAY 5 JUNE: WAVYLAND PRESENTS UNDERSCORES
Start your Machine Hall experience with a bang as Sydney’s underground party trailblazers WavyLand present Underscores. Join us for a night of hyperpop mash-ups, pop punk and electroclash from the visionary mind of San Franciso’s April Harper Grey.
THURSDAY 6 JUNE: JEN CLOHER
Join us for an introspective journey with Jen Cloher, as they offer a folk-rock infused look at the fluidity of identity and the endless possibilities of rock music.
FRIDAY 7 JUNE: CLUB 4A
CLUB 4A transform the night into an electrifying and arty celebration. Join us for performance, electronic beats and innovation from the Asian diaspora presented by the 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art.
SATURDAY 8 JUNE: THE GRAND SILKY BALL
House of Silky brings the glamour and sass of ballroom culture to Vivid Sydney, promising a night of fabulous fashion, fierce voguing and community celebration.
SUNDAY 9 JUNE: TRACKWORK X SUMAC PRESENT + WINDCHILL
Join us for +WINDCHILL, a visionary evening curated by Sydney record labels Trackwork and SUMAC. This collaborative showcase features a boundary-pushing blend of RnB, electronic music, live instrumentation, and visuals, spotlighting artists who defy genres to create something entirely new.
TUESDAY 11 JUNE: BLACK MILK
Step into the innovative hip-hop soundscape of Detroit's own Black Milk. Known for his ability to blend a myriad of genres — from funk, soul, jazz, and hip-hop to electronic and gospel — Black Milk's music defies expectations.
WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE: NO FIXED ADDRESS
Experience the legendary stories and reggae-rock sound of No Fixed Address and Stray Blacks, a night celebrating the powerful legacy and future of First Nations music.
THURSDAY 13 JUNE: DEERHOOF
Deerhoof takes the stage with their unique blend of experimental noise and indie rock, offering an innovative sound and unbridled performance that defy categorisation.
FRIDAY 14 JUNE: QUEERIES
Featuring journalists, comedians, pop stars, poets and more, Queeries is a literary night turned on its head, where performers explore and prod what it means to be human through a queer lens, inspired by Vivid Sydney 2024's theme.
FRIDAY 14 JUNE: NGULMIYA
Be moved by the soul-stirring calls and melodies of celebrated Arnhem Land songman and ceremony leader Ngulmiya, as he shares stories and songs that resonate with the spirit of the land.
SATURDAY 15 JUNE: THE HUXLEYS PRESENT PERSONALITY CRISIS
The Huxleys' Personality Crisis closes out the program with a “disco-infused exorcism”. This celebration of queer hope features a brilliant array of performances, art, and joyous, well-dressed rebellion. The Huxleys are a celebrated performance art duo from Melbourne.
Machine Hall Precinct is your destination for diverse, dynamic and visionary music. From the intimate to the extravagant, the traditional to the avant-garde, each night offers a unique exploration of the limits of what music can be. Join us at Machine Hall Precinct for an unforgettable exploration of sound, culture, and community.
Machine Hall Precinct is located right in the heart of Sydney's CBD at 183 - 185 Clarence Street.
