Events

EXHIBITION JUNE 13 - JULY 7

Opening performance June 13 from 10.48 (moonrise) until 21.21 (moonset)

Domenico de Clario

the butterflies are out (it only takes a little light)

Since September 2009 the ‘simple vehicle’ and the trailer containing the remains of ‘Cathedral’ have journeyed across the country. Now they have returned to Melbourne once more and are parked inside the workshop of The Substation.

The driver of the ‘simple vehicle’ waits there in order to meet those who have made a specific appointment to come and sit with him for an hour or so. Through this hour nothing in particular is planned; time unfolds in unexpected ways. The visitor may encounter a reading, a melody being played on a keyboard or even a song being sung sotto voce. The driver might tell some story or other of his journey across the land, or even about the object that each visitor has chosen from the gallery and carried to the workshop.

Domenico de Clario

BOOK HERE for a one-hour sitting with the driver (Domenico de Clario) at The Substation on the following dates: June: 23, 27, 29, 30 July: 5, 7 (between 11am and 5pm)

Friday 21 June

4 x ARIA award winner Katie Noonan's technical mastery and pure voice make her one of Australia's most versatile and beloved vocalists.

‘Songbook’ will see Katie exploring material from throughout her career including songs from George, Katie Noonan and the Captains, Elixir and her acclaimed solo album. This intimate solo performance mode is the perfect setting for Katie to revisit her most popular songs.

With support from Playwrite.

Doors open at 7.30pm
Show starts at 8.00pm

Tickets:
Seated: $35 plus booking fee
Standing room only: $30 plus booking fee

Established in 2009, The Substation Artists’ Market is a unique indoor market showcasing some of the best local and regional artists, designers and makers in Melbourne. Held on the first Sunday of every month, the Market not only provides a bustling shopping arena but also plays host to fantastic live music provided by local musicians.

Find a great selection of charming stalls ranging from paintings and photography to fashion, hand-made jewelry and many more curios.

Keep an eye out for special events and updates each month.

The Substation Artists' Market
First Sunday of every month (except January)
10am - 3pm
Free

Friday 28 June

Familiar to a faithful following as the most recognisable voice in Mercury Prize-winning Southport five-piece Gomez, Ben Ottewell appears at The Substation as part of his first-ever Australian solo tour.

Fans can expect Ottewell to play songs from his 2011 solo album Shapes & Shadows, classics from the Gomez catalogue plus his favourite covers.

Doors open at 7.30pm
Show starts at 8.00pm

TICKETS
Seated $32.00
Standing 27.00

MELISSA DEERSON
Vegetable Kingdom

GEORGINA GLANVILLE
Re-emerging Forms

RIZA MANALO
The Arrival

WINSOME SPILLER
The Transformer Room

HOANG TRAN NGUYEN
Of Work and Time (A Mapping)

The Legend of Johnny Cash

 
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the death of the Man in Black, award-winning singer Mikelangelo performs an evening of the songs of Johnny Cash. From the early Sun sessions, to the Columbia years, to the rennaisance of his final American recordings, Mikelangelo shines new light on the work of this monumental artist, not only paying tribute to, but adding to Cash's legacy. Mikelangelo has toured the world to great acclaim, and his deep baritone croon and natual gift for storytelling bring vibrant life to Cash classics and rarities. He is joined by the beautiful dream pop chanteuse St Clare for the Carter/Cash duets and also by the stellar talents of Felix Potier on guitar and Tyron Shaw on doublebass (from renowned Melbourne-based band The ReChords).

Nat Cursio Co.

Tuesday 30 July  - Sunday 4 August

Blizzard is a compelling and uncompromising physical performance that pays tribute to the resilience of the natural world in the face of human complacence and carelessness.

A choreography of tension and release - where energy is alternately hibernated and exhausted, this work is at once intimate and epic, exploring the relationship between three beings, their persistence against adversity and their commitment to hope in a vast and changing environment.

Direction/Choreography: Nat Cursio
Choreography/Performance: Alice Dixon, Melissa Jones, Caroline Meaden
Lighting Design: Travis Hodgson
Costume Design: Eugyeene Teh
Produced by Insite Arts

Time: 7.30pm
Duration: 1hr no interval
Tickets: $25 full/$20 concession/$40 with extra love and support (includes $15 tax deductible donation)

Everyday Fear

Cherine Fahd

16 May – 7 July

Transit Gallery

Everyday Fear generates a public/private encounter by presenting the fears of anonymous people as text portraits. Over a hundred people from Australia and overseas filled out a survey of what they fear. Many of those who participated were from Melbourne. The project hopes to engage the train commuters who as they pass by The Substation billboards unexpectedly encounter the private fears of other Melbournians.

Curated by Asher Treleaven & Gypsy Wood

After a sell out seasons at the Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe Festival, Comic Strip is making its debut at The Substation.  Pop a bottle of champagne settle into a private booth and let us take care of the rest. Curators Asher Treleaven (Melbourne International Comedy Festival Critics Choice 2010) and Gypsy Wood (The new queen of kink, Time Out) revive the vintage era of Go-Go, Burlesque and Stand Up Comedy. Its a little pinch of Paris and a blast of New Orleans at the Substation this August.

Tickets
All tickets $27.00

Saturday 1 June

Featuring Perch Creek Family Band, Max Savage, Quarry Mountain Dead Rats

The Substation hosts the Wooden Music Festival!

Come on down and listen to some of the nation's best acoustic music, from bluegrass, to folk and gypsy swing! Adelaide's Max Savage will kick off the evening at 7.30pm. Followed by The Quarry Mountain Dead Rats, then The Perch Creek Family Jugband.

Doors open at 7.00pm
Show starts at 7.30pm

TICKETS
Seated: $25 plus booking fee
Standing: $20 plus booking fee

Friday 14 June

Tex Perkins has played a key role in Australian music, and has heralded the emergence of an entirely original yet archetypically Australian sound.

Teaming up with Tex for this intimate show will be none other than his good friend Charlie Owen. This is a night not to be missed.

Doors open at 7.30pm
Show starts at 8.00pm

TICKETS
Seated: $32 plus booking fee
Standing: $27 plus booking fee

Friday 7 & Saturday 8 June

It’s been nearly 20 years since the release of Chris Wilson’s iconic Live at The Continental album; one of Australia’s classic recordings. Now, over two very special nights, Chris Wilson will once again join forces with Shane O’Mara to revisit this album. These shows promise to both honour the original recordings of such classics as Rose Tattoo and Face in the Mirror, and offer new interpretations of some of Wilson’s finest songs.

Doors open at 7.300pm
Show starts at 8.00pm

TICKETS
Seated $30 plus booking fee
Standing $25 plus booking fee