AGENT X by Magickal Ms. G

"What if our world today were already infiltrated by alien agents? Numinous beings dispatched from far beyond the horizons of a great unknown, crossing imperceptible dimensions in spacetime to be born amongst us here on Earth. Their mission? To observe the horrors of human love."

— albumX

Tamil-Australian vocalist, composer and writer Magickal Ms. G fuses jazz, blues, neo-soul and Dravidian rhythms to explore love, displacement and colonial legacy. Her wry lyricism, haunting melodies and genre-bending sound worlds, create an otherworldly fusing of sci-fi narrative and political sad-girl pop. Premiering at PACT, Erskineville, over four nights in November, agent X marks an ambitious expansion of Magickal Ms. G's musical practice into immersive multi-disciplinary work with her 10-piece band, The Planet Nines.

Led by director, Joe Paradise Lui, an all-star team of creatives will bring to life the visual world of our alien protagonist agent X: Nema Adel (Projection Design), Fausto Brusamolino (Lighting Artist), Keerthi Subramanium (stage design), Yuzhen Wang (wardrobe) and Gabriela Loza (archival research/editing).

This special performance offers audiences an exclusive first glimpse into the visual and sonic world of her forthcoming debut: albumX (due for release: 30 October, 2026), produced by ARIA Award-winner Emily-Rose Sarkova and recorded with some of Australia's finest jazz musicians. albumX, introduces the world of agent X, our mysterious alien protagonist navigating the complexities of human emotion.

Moving between soaring vocals, hypnotic grooves, exuberant improvisation and moments of quiet vulnerability, agent X invites audiences to piece together a mysterious transmission as its protagonist searches for home, memory and self in an alien world.

Feat. Ms. G & The Planet Nines:

• Magickal Ms. G: vocals

• Freyja Garbett: musical direction

• Alex Inman-Hislop: drums

• David Quinn: bass

• Chiara Minotto: baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone & bass clarinet

• Abi McCunn: alto saxophone

• Bernice Tesara: trumpet

• Ruby Jackson: backing vocals

• Arlo Sim: backing vocals

• Ebony Tait: backing vocals

"Their mission? To observe the mysteries and horrors of human love."

Produced by Cassie Hamilton and Geetha Balakrishnan

ACCESS INFORMATION

PACT is an accessible venue, with:

• level access throughout the public areas of the building

• non-gendered, ambulant and wheelchair accessible toilets

• accessible (non-dedicated) street parking on Railway Parade.

• nearest accessible train stations are Erskineville (5 minutes) and Newtown (15 minutes).

You can check out the venue via this Venue Tour video, including the entrance, courtyard, bar, theatre space, dressing room and bathrooms, on PACT's accessibility page.

PACT supports the Companion Card Program. Contact us directly during office hours for assistance with your booking; the companion ticket must be booked at the same time as the purchased ticket.

Sensory Information agent X is an immersive live performance combining music, theatrical storytelling, video projection and lighting. The performance includes:

• amplified live music

• moments of dynamic volume changes

• projected visuals

• theatrical lighting effects (including changes in brightness and colour)

Audience members are welcome to move, take breaks, or leave and re-enter the space if needed.

We encourage you to contact info@pact.net.au with any access questions and to discuss your requirements with us.