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places + spaces, is a not for profit incorporated association which produces arts events, shows and aims to grow infrastructure within the sector.
“Integral to our vision is excellence, accessibility, inspiring experiences and a plan to take original music to a wider audience where artists perform and collaborate in an anything-goes atmosphere,” says Artistic Director Joanne Kee
 places + spaces aims to provide performance and other opportunities for artists.
places + spaces aims to provide friendly places for audiences to enjoy and engage with the arts.
In 2011 we launched a creative development residency and performance space for contemporary Australian music on Cockatoo Island, which moves to The Rocks in April 2012.
In our places + spaces series we have featured artists such as Taikoz, Topology & Karak, The Necks, Linsey Pollak, Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band, Judy Bailey's big band, Misinterprotato, the Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra, Froy Aagre, Lah Lah's Big Live band,The Necks, Kristin Berardi Band, James Muller, Band of 5 Names, Elana Stone, Alister Spence, the Alcohotlicks, Citizens of Earth, The Crusty Suitcase Band, The Translators and more.
We also represent shows such as Tubular Bells for Two, The Sculthorpe Songbook and the Merry Frolics of Melies.
VISION
* Excellence
* Accessibility
* Inspiring experiences
* Taking original music to a wider audience
GOALS
* the development of Australian/New Zealand performing arts through presentation, promotion and education
* providing an infrastructure for performers that enables them to grow artistically and commercially and to receive rewards for their success/audience growth
* support of young and emerging musicians and artists;
* the growth of performance opportunities for Australian and New Zealand performers;
* the development and nurturing of new and returning audiences to support live performances;
* growing distribution opportunities of original music/live performance through all mediums from traditional to newer generation technologies;
* increasing audience interest and support for original music in all these mediums.
* the presentation of Festivals and Seasons which supports the above principals.
If you would like more information please phone/email 0414-973095/jkee(at)placesandspaces.com.au
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