FULL LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR 'A NIGHT WITH ELIZABETH' AT THORNBURY THEATRE OCTOBER 29th FOR ALWAYS LIVE
Join Elizabeth and her handpicked lineup of indie darlings for a spellbinding night at The Thornbury Theatre on Saturday October 29th as part of ALWAYS LIVE. Today sees the full lineup for 'A Night With Elizabeth' announced. A glittering mini festival that will bring together some of Naarm's most wonderful artists, DJ's, creatives and makers as Elizabeth makes her return to the Melbourne stage.
Beneath the sparkling lights of the stage Elizabeth will play alongside beloved duo Pillow Pro, the ever vibrant Franko Gonzo, Grazer, Hunny Machete and local pop icon June Jones. Guiding us into the depths of the night will be (DJ) LONER and Soju Gang whose energetic mixes will set the scene for a dance party for the ages.
The dance floor will be hemmed in by art displays and creatives stalls, the Thornbury Theatre transformed into a haven for the jewels of Naarm's indie pop and dance scene. Curated by Elizabeth herself the night will feature a treasure trove of art, clothes, ceramics and jewellery from the likes of Mercy Studio, Catholic Guilt, Vague Clay and Swop.
Immortalise the night forever with a new tattoo under the theatre lights from Jimmy Ragg and Third Eye Tattoo whose custom Elizabeth flash sheet will be one for the ages. Local faves Horni Nails will be providing press on nails between songs so you can leave the theatre in the early hours of the morning looking better than ever.
Elizabeth will be premiering an exclusive movie directed by Nick McKk, the journey of her suite of songs. This will be in amongst over-arching visuals from long-time collaborator Xanthe Dobbie and Carla Zimbler whose visual artworks will be setting the scene for the night.
A Night With Elizabeth runs as part of ALWAYS LIVE, a new state-wide celebration of contemporary live music supported by the Victorian government through Visit Victoria.
This year sees Elizabeth return to the stage, bringing a swish of neon taffeta and a glimmering sultry honesty through the release of her Suite of Songs. The three, interconnected singles and accompanying visuals expand and complicate her richly alluring world, serving as the perfect introduction to the Elizabeth of 2022. The first single from the Suite 'Happier Now' was added to FBi Radio, MTV Australia and rage, received airplay on triple j, Unearthed, Double J, RRR and 4ZZZ, with NME Australia, Notion, The Music, Music Feeds and more all singing its praises. The second single 'Sweet Connection' is out now. The lyrical motifs of her debut album The Wonderful World of Nature (2019) are recast in neon on the Suite, their old prismatic glow replaced by a dangerous, alluring coolness. Unlike Elizabeth’s protagonists past, though, the main character in the Suite of Singles is marked by her defiance and resilience; her refusal to backslide as she’s pulled into an ex-partner’s web, her determination to figure out what it is she wants from another person.
Elizabeth captures the reckless thrill of romance like no other. On The Wonderful World of Nature, she stepped away from a messy divorce like a world-weary heroine pulling herself from the wreckage of a car crash: broken glass shining like glitter, bloodstains smearing like blush. Contrasting lush dreampop haze with visceral, disarmingly truthful lyricism, it was a pop record out of time - glamorous and tragic, ultra modern and undeniably timeless, a queer answer to nihilistic, powerfully feminine pop heroes like Lana Del Rey and Lorde. Capturing hearts and minds of media and fans across the globe, the record saw widespread acclaim from The Saturday Paper, FADER, Wonderland, frankie, Pilerats, The Music and Tone Deaf, amongst others, and was included in Album of the Year lists across The Guardian, The Saturday Paper and the Herald Sun.
Tickets to A Night With Elizabeth are on sale now HERE.
