Seymour Nights @ Sydney Festival – Lisa Caruso and Kim Yang
Friday 13 January 2023 from 6pm to 9pm
Seymour Centre's contemporary music program, Seymour Nights, returns in January 2023 for Sydney Festival.
Offering free gigs at dusk in the Seymour courtyard and coinciding with four brilliant Sydney Festival events, Seymour Nights @ Sydney Festival will champion local artists and new sounds, featuring performances by Montgomery Church, The Dollar Bin Darlings, Elana Stone and more.
With an outdoor bar, vintage games, and delicious food truck fare, join us for a night of live music from some of Australia’s most vibrant voices and ensembles, all in the leafy, summery surrounds of the Seymour courtyard.
HEADLINER: LISA CARUSO AND BAND
Known for her unique vocal and filmic releases, Lisa Caruso’s songs hold as much guts as they do passion and appease.
After being named a finalist at the Australian Women in Music Awards, Lisa continued independent success in 2020, releasing debut album In Feelings and supporting artists such as Sarah Blasko and Boy and Bear.
Lead single Shake Baby Shake featured on NBC TV show Good Girls, and others received critical acclaim, play listing, and national and international radio play. Now deep in pre-production for her sophomore album, Lisa is shedding new skin and pushing artistic boundaries; exploring sounds and talking points more vibrant and frank than before.
OPENER: KIM YANG
Inspired by Joni Mitchell and Bon Iver, Taiwanese-Australian songstress Kim Yang writes music on love, life, and mental health issues with evocative lyrics, driving melodies, and soaring vocals. Her ethereal blend of sounds balances delicately between vulnerability and strength.
Kim has supported and shared the stage with ARIA Award-winning artists including Katie Noonan, Josh Pyke, Ben Lee, Kate Ceberano, and Fanny Lumsden. She is a regular at big gigs and festivals, including the National Folk Festival and Sydney Folk Festival.
Since 2019 Kim has released two EPs and one live album, and received various grants from ArtACT, including a grant to produce her upcoming new project. Her music has aired regularly on Double J radio and premiered on triple J.