Piano+Place with David Bridie
26 July 2024
Contemporary Music
The brilliant David Bridie founding member of Not Drowning, Waving and chamber pop group, My Friend the Chocolate Cake, explores space and sound through the acoustic piano, storytelling and improvisation in the atmospheric surrounds of the State Library of NSW.
Please note: this event is not held at the Sydney Opera House.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday 26 July 2024 | 7pm |
Standard | Price |
| Premium | $85 |
| A Reserve | $70 |
| B Reserve | $55 |
| C Reserve | $45 |
Concession | Price |
| A Reserve | $60 |
| B Reserve | $45 |
| C Reserve | $40 |
| Under 30 | Price |
| B Reserve | $30 |
| C Reserve | $30 |
$8.95 booking fee applies per transaction
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
The only authorised agency for this event is Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
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9am, Tuesday 23 April 2024
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General Public tickets on-sale
9am, Wednesday 1 May 2024
Wheelchair accessible
Run time
This performance will run for approximately 60 minutes, with no interval.
A “Performance Insights” interview between Curator and Artist will run for 15-minutes directly after each performance.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
Recommended for ages 15+
Sydney Morning Herald...a clear understanding of the compelling ambience that can be created by the interplay of lyrics, music and images…
Reverberations
A true individualist and innovator of the Australian music scene, David Bridie brings three decades as a solo artist and soundtrack composer, carving a unique path through a shifting cultural landscape.
Singular in his vision, lose yourself in rich harmonies that draw inspiration from the majestic State Library of NSW as he delves into the space where sound ends and melody begins.
Hear the early sounds of his seminal 80’s and 90’s alt-pop group Not Drowning, Waving and some tracks off The Wisdom Line Album within the breathtaking surrounds of the State Library of NSW.
Renowned for his atmospheric piano work don’t miss this gritty and poetic final performance of the Piano+Place series.
Presented by Piano+, supported by City of Sydney
Other information
Venue information
Please note: this event is not held at the Sydney Opera House.
The State Library of New South Wales is located on 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney NSW.
The State Library of New South Wales building entrance is located on Macquarie Street in the Sydney City CBD.
Getting to the State Library of NSW
The State Library of New South Wales building entrance is located on Macquarie Street in the Sydney City CBD.
Public Transport
The closest train stations are Martin Place (200 metres) and St James (450 metres). Ferries arrive into Circular Quay which is only a short walk away. The Sydney Explorer bus stops outside the Library on Macquarie Street.
Bike parking is available along the Domain walkway, outside the Macquarie Street building entrance.
The nearest taxi pick-up and drop-off point is located at the top of Hunter Street, approximately 50 metres from the Macquarie Street building entrance.
Parking
The nearest parking station is Sydney Hospital, located on Hospital Road. If you have a Mobility Parking sticker, you can use the parking spaces at Shakespeare Place, on the corner of Macquarie Street and the Cahill Expressway.
Accessibility
All levels in the two buildings of the State Library of New South Wales, The Macquarie Street building and the Mitchell Library, are accessible via lifts. The lifts are wheelchair accessible, and some have braille signage and audible signals.
If you require assistance navigating around the library, staff at the Information Desk in the Macquarie Street foyer are happy to help and have a courtesy wheelchair available. Accessible toilets are on the ground levels of the Macquarie Street building and the Mitchell Library.
The accessible toilet in the Macquarie Street building has braille signage.
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