It’s the World’s Smallest Improvised Music festival. Right here in Launceston! Performances and workshops, Science+Music, Emily Sheppard, Jazz at The Royal Oak, Number Junky, Sunday Jazz Jam at Saint John Bar.

Ever wondered what the abundant reefs around Tasmania sound like? Emily Sheppard has been recording underwater sounds of the Great Southern Reef for the past few years. She will bring her hydrophone recordings for us to listen to and learn about the sounds made. Snapping shrimp tend to dominate the soundscape of healthy reef environments.

Emily will share recordings of work she has created with hydrophone recordings and violin, providing a taster of what is possible. Then, in small groups of 3-4, improvise sound and music in response to the recordings, and with the recordings. If you attended workshop 1 you will have the opportunity to develop your improv ideas with Emily, and perhaps bring your own recording along.

$10 for workshop. Free you attended workshop 1.

*There’s free parking in Paterson Street car park from 3:30-5:30

Supported by Inspiring Australia | Tasmania

Number Junky

The inventive Danish/Australian trio Number Junky return with Composure, their third album, taking their new music on a national Australian tour. The trio of Kristian Borring (guitar), Zac Grafton (double bass) and Peter Evans (drums) have toured extensively across Australia in recent years performing in clubs and at festivals. Number Junky have become known for combining exciting rhythms and unusual time signatures with lyrical melodies, rich harmony and a strong sense of interplay. Led by internationally acclaimed guitarist Kristian Borring, the trio brings together three distinctive musicians whose performances balance intricate compositions with spontaneity and improvisation. Following the critical success of their second album Birak, Composure presents a new collection of original music and modern arrangements of standards and classical hymns, continuing to develop the trio's distinctive sound. The album launch marks the beginning of another national tour, bringing Number Junky's dynamic live performances to audiences around Australia.