Play On is a performing arts company that showcases Australia’s most acclaimed young classical musicians alongside the country’s best electronic artists, connecting audiences and performers through its unique and unconventional concert format. For the last version of Series 6, Play On presents Mindy Meng Wang and Adriana.

Set One — Mindy Meng Wang

For this special program Chinese / Australian Guzheng player Mindy Meng Wang presents traditional Chinese folk songs and her own compositions and improvisations for Guzheng and electronics – celebrating Chinese classical music, and highlighting the versatility and beauty of her 2,500 year old instrument. Joined by the multi-talented Carolyn Schofield (aka Fia Fiell) on synthesisers, and the trumpeter, composer and sound artist Peter Knight, this is a bold new perspective on classical meets electronic at Play On.

The Guzheng—also known as the Chinese zither—is a plucked string instrument which originated in China. Meng Wang began her Guzheng studies with leading masters in China at the age of seven, and first performed in public at age 10. Today her musical practice is influenced by both Chinese classical music and Western contemporary music, and her compositions embody a rich and expressive sound world which bridges the ancient and the contemporary.

Set Two — Adriana

To close Series Six, Adriana steps up to the decks. As the host of PBS 106.7FM’s popular Opalakia show she is familiar with traversing both traditional and contemporary sounds from different parts of the world.

With an ear for the unexpected, and a passion for discovering new sounds and bringing them to the airwaves and weaving them into her DJ sets, Adriana’s set is guaranteed to create high octane dance floor magic. Exploring global sounds, boogie, disco and everything in between, Adriana feels every single beat she is playing. Come and see for yourself.

Tickets: 

Early bird tickets are $15
Pre-sale tickets are $22 for adult and $18 for concession*
Door sales are $30 for adults and $25 concession*
*Must present valid concession card at the door to gain entry

Doors:
Doors open at 7.30pm

This event is strictly 18 years of age and over. 

Collingwood Underground Car Park is fully accessible. If you have an access enquiry or requirement please get in touch with Play On directly at [email protected].

For more information, visit the play on music website.