New music series Sonic Textures heads to Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

Running alongside the 'Know My Name: Australian Women Artists' exhibition, the program includes an incredible lineup of female, non binary and transgender artists from an array of genres.

As the final countdown begins for the spectacular Know My Name: Australian Women Artists exhibition at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery (MPRG), art enthusiasts are in for an added treat this summer. MPRG is set to launch Sonic Textures, an enchanting series of free acoustic music sessions held on the forecourt of the gallery.

Sonic Textures promises a melodic journey with a diverse lineup of female, non-binary, and transgender artists spanning various musical genres. From jazz to classical, pop to punk, and folk rock to soul, this cultural symphony aims to celebrate visual arts, music, and the vibrant Mornington community.

Sonic Textures

• Friday 19 January: Ed Moon and Iva Mahoni grace the stage, offering a unique blend of jazz-inspired guitar and soulful vocals.
• Sunday 21 January: Freeza Presents… Emma Yue, Khloe Evans, and PULANA in a drug and alcohol-free event showcasing addictive hooks, classical piano, and more.
• Friday 2 February: Tibi Agency Presents… Mathilde Anne and Saint Ergo, delivering pop-punk and a multifaceted blend of folk, classical, jazz, rock, and pop.
• Friday 9 February: Velvet Bloom (Duo) and Betty enchant with silky vocals, lush landscapes, and dark soul grooves.
• Friday 16 February: Inanna Indigo and Nina Rose take the stage with folk rock and dream-soaked visions, blending velvety vocals and mellowing guitar rhythms.
• Sunday 18 February: HAZEL & the thief and Cate Taylor offer honest, authentic, and soulful performances, known for haunting notes and poetic storytelling.

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Attendance to Sonic Textures is free, but reservations are essential. Book your spot at mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Events/Sonic-Textures-Acoustic-Music-Series.

While soaking in the musical delights, don’t miss the Know My Name exhibition, featuring over 60 works by First Nations and Australian women artists. This transformative showcase allows visitors to explore the art, hear the stories, and familiarise themselves with the names of some of the nation’s most influential women artists.

The tour showcases works from the National Gallery’s two-part exhibition held between 2020 and 2022, which was among the most comprehensive presentations of art by women assembled in Australia to date.

The touring exhibition is part of an ongoing series of gender equity initiatives by the National Gallery to increase representation of women artists who have often been omitted from published histories and public collections.

Know My Name: Australian Women Artists is on display until 18 February 2024, offering FREE entry from Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm.

For further information and to plan your visit, explore mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Words by Staff Writer