Filter by
Phoenix Central Park

Laurence Pike at Phoenix Central Park

Where
Phoenix Central Park
Phoenix Central Park
37-49 O’Connor Street, Chippendale NSW 2008
When

Thursday 22 August 2024 from 6:30pm to 7:15pm Thursday 22 August 2024 from 8:15pm to 9pm

Doors open 30 minutes before advertised starting times.

Phoenix presents the premiere of The Undreamt-Of Centre, a new work for drums, electronics and chamber choir by Sydney-based musical polymath, prolific drummer, composer, producer and curator Laurence Pike.

Featuring voices from the Vox Sydney Philharmonia Choir, The Undreamt-Of Centre continues Pike’s ongoing exploration of expressive freedom on the drum set within imagined electro-acoustic landscapes, and his desire to connect with a sense of the eternal through music.

A requiem in memory of his late father-in-law who passed away in 2021, The Undreamt-Of Centre represents a new high watermark for one of Australia’s most respected creative musicians.

Along with his multiple solo releases for the UK’s Leaf Label, Pike is a member of Warp Records alumni PVT, electronic jazz trio Triosk, the UK’s Szun Waves, and legendary US/Aus avant-punk group LIARS.He has also produced and performed two acclaimed duo albums with legendary jazz pianist Mike Nock, as well as working with artists as diverse as Bill Callahan, Daniel Johns (Silverchair), and in the regular groups Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders and Sarah Blasko.

“His solo work is a marvel, radiating the absolute confidence of a man in command of his instruments and making very difficult things seems inevitable. He creates a hyper-aware universe of constant, new, undefinable sound, that only he could make. He expresses himself through performance with a commitment that goes far beyond energy and will... enthralling work that gives us real ritual. Ceremonies taken seriously that generate real power.” - The Quietus

Laurence Pike: The Undreamt-of Centre will be performed at Phoenix Central Park on Thursday 22 August 2024.

Free tickets via ballot only.

Contact event organiser

Phoenix Central Park

Accessibility

Advertisement

More events in Music

No Love Songs

No Love Songs

A modern love story
Today 7.15pm to 8.30pm
St. Patrick’s Day in The Rocks

St. Patrick’s Day in The Rocks

Wear something green, down some Guinness and dance to Irish tunes in the home of Sydney's St Patrick's Day celebrations.
Today 12am to 11.59pm
Picnic at Hanging Rock

Picnic at Hanging Rock

Some of Australia’s finest young theatremakers take on a potent Australian mystery.
Today 7.30pm to 8.55pm
Sound Sorcery 2025

Sound Sorcery 2025

Jazz magick for all genders, colour & abilities
Today 7pm to 10pm
All Ears – Immersive Deep Listening Series

All Ears – Immersive Deep Listening Series

All Ears transforms 5 Inner West breweries into immersive spaces for an Australian-first deep listening experience.
Today 6pm to 10pm
Dance Therapy

Dance Therapy

Beginner-friendly dance class in a nightclub
Today 6.30pm to 8pm
Dido & Aeneas at Sydney Opera House

Dido & Aeneas at Sydney Opera House

Exhilarating acrobatics meets opera in this timeless love story, featuring Circa acrobats and poignant music.
Today 7.30pm to 8.40pm
Dido and Aeneas

Dido and Aeneas

Death-defying acrobatics and sublime music
Today 7.30pm to 8.30pm