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places + spaces, is a not for profit incorporated association which produces arts events, manages projects 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 developmental 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. Check out pictures from our open day which featured Llew Kiek and Hinterlandt and our events page for ongoing residencies and performances.
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In our places + spaces series we have featured artists such as Taikoz, Topology & Karak, The Necks, Linsey Pollak in his musical show - Passing Wind, Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band, Judy Bailey's big band, Misinterprotato, the Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra, Froy Aagre, Lah Lah's Big Live band and many more.
The places + spaces music series presents the finest improvised jazz in styles from traditional trios through to mixing it up with gypsy swing, grunge rock to drumming beats. Visit our archive for videos of The Necks, Kristin Berardi Band, James Muller, Band of 5 Names, Adrian Klumpes, Elana Stone, Alister Spence, the Alcohotlicks, Citizens of Earth, The Crusty Suitcase Band, The Translators.
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.
These include but are not limited to a Music series and Children’s Festival.
If you would like more information please phone/email 0414-973095/jkee(at)placesandspaces.com.au
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