Performance Program
Corridor gallery
Meet the residents of Chrome Street Studios in their own maker spaces! Each studio is an adventure into the mind of a creator! Along the way discover our hidden Poetry Room, Expression Room and check out our amazing exhibition in the Corridor Gallery.
Tea & Tarot with Amber
Join resident artist Amber Simpson in her beautiful studio for tea, talks and tarot readings.
Opening ceremony!
By Tina Bramley
Farewell the Summer King and hail the Autumn Queen! We begin our evening with a salute to the seasons! Featuring Brendan Bramley vocals and guitar!!
Ivan Radix – AKA - “Da - Voice”
A Grenadian - " Afro Caribbean" poet with a global footprint!
Ivan has performed his work's and facilitated poetry workshops locally and internationally, Ivan has twice been an Australian Poetry Slam finalist, in 2014 Ivan established and hosted the Tokyo Poetry Slam in 2014, most recently Ivan has performed @ the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature in Dubai, @ the New York University Abu Dhabi @ the Toronto International Festival of Authors, @ the New York Heritage Festival -Brooklyn Town Hall NY, @ the Black History Month Program Toronto University ,@Poet's Up Late- Wynnum@ Volta - Brisbane@ Alternator - Currumbin@ Nimbin Poetry World Cup @ Climate Change Collective - Cafe Series - Brisbane @Voices of Harmony - Brisbane Theosophical Society along with a various events nationally and internationally!
Ross McLennan - poetry and song
Dr. Ross McLennan is a versatile composer, songwriter, sound designer, game creator, poet, and musician with a rich portfolio in the creative arts. Tonight Ross presents a selection of whimsical poems and songs inspired by the paintings of Hieronymus Bosch!!
Alex Hernandez - fireside story
Inspired by her Cuban Heritage, Alex presents an excerpt from her upcoming book Sazon Bruja or Witch Seasoning! Supporting her this dark journey into mystical realm, the Ketamine Pocket Orchestra improvising a live soundtrack! The Ketamine Pocket Orchestra comprises the musical talents Matt Page (AKA Clone Foot Theory), Dr Ross McLennan and Bernard Composer
https://www.hernandez.studio/.
Bernard Composer - Tales of deathly delight!
In the fading light shadowy figures emerge to take your hand to walk the witches road! At each turn we tell a ghoulish tale. First, a man framed for murder, second a sea spirit spins a net of love and third the Banshee’s cry heralds your end. Join Bernard Composer (B), Mitzi Clifford and the Bee-Hive Orchestra featuring Ian Ahles on guitar, Stephanie Willians on violin, Sammy Luke on viola, Lisa Crowle on ‘cello, Ross McLennan on Hurdy-Gurdy and bass and Christian Sergeant on drums for these tales from Dál Riada.
Tina Bramley - The Descent!
IAccompanied by the Ketamine Pocket Orchestra Tina’s words plunge through layers of shifting blue into the ocean’s dark embrace. Her work describes a journey that starts in trepidation, descends to discovery and finally emerges in initiation through a mythic fable that channels Beowulf and Celtic imagery.
Trish Khoo
Trish Khoo is singer/songwriter based in Brisbane/Meanjin. As the lead singer of the band Pink Jelly, her tracks have been lovingly described as "DIY improvised emerging punk rock comedy". She explores more emotional topics in her solo work, often writing songs about her friends. You can hear her music on Bandcamp, Soundcloud, and catch it regularly on 4ZZZ radio.
Our fabulous strings
Lisa Crowle
Lisa grew up in Sydney learning cello with Jennifer Erikkson and Tess Jones. She played with the SBS Radio and Television Youth Orchestra, touring and a number of community orchestras in Sydney and Canberra before moving to Queensland in 2007. She now leads the cello section in the Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra.
Lisa is passionate about music and loves playing all styles. When she’s not lurking in musical theatre orchestra she can be found playing pop/folk/country tunes with the Sweet Nuthins.
Lisa has a day job serving the people of Queensland which, long story short, led to here.
Stephanie Williams
Born in the land of the long white cloud Steph completed her Bachelor Music at the University of Wellington before moving to Australian to study education at the University of Queensland. She loves playing violin and viola and has performed in many South East Queensland community musical productions and organisations including the Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra, Moreton Bay Symphony Orchestra, Spotlight Theatre, Brisbane Musical Theatre, Queensland Musical Theatre, Phoenix Ensemble, the 24 Hour Musical Project and Savoyards.
Sammy Luke
Mistress of the bow, Sammy explores her love of music through community orchestra and supporting local music theatre productions.