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Federation Bells

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9658 8781

Address: Birrarung Marr 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://federationbells.com.au

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25.01.2022 Naretha Williams - Circle Performed at midnight on May 11th 2017 as part of the Yirramboi Festival of First Nations Arts Circle: a moon-drenched sound bath and live activation of the large scale sculptural instrument Federation Bells. Set on the high ground of the Birrarung Marr, Circle is the public initiation of Naretha Williams current composition project CRYPTEX.... CRYPTEX Bio Templates & Ceremonial Frameworks for Contemporary Composition; utilises the source code of the body by analysing DNA sequences to create mathematical templates to work with in a musical context. In this piece, song cycles are informed by the traditional seasons of the Kulin Nation, recognising 6 distinct phases of the year and bringing attention to our celestial knowledge systems. This performative installation is the first outcome of a larger body of work in which the artist further unpacks her signature practice around identity, place and the unseen world. Circle is a midnight ritual of sound environments, unusual harmonics and textural listening-scapes. This modular artwork will also play throughout YIRRAMBOI as a stand alone installation, within the Federation Bells curated program. Acknowledgements: Presented By YIRRAMBOI and Federation Bells. With thanks to Australia Council for the Arts, MESS Ltd., Auspicious Arts Projects, Matthew Gingold and Aunty Fay Stewart Muir. Video production by Harry Williamson

25.01.2022 Melbourne artists! City of Melbourne has just announced they will be giving out 500 x $4K quick response grants - get that funding! They are to provide assistance in two ways: 1. The development of new work... 2. Online / digital presentation of work Criteria and outcome requirements are pared right back and grants are open NOW Guidelines are here: https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au//quick-response-arts-gran Apply here: https://melbourne.smartygrants.com.au/QRv2ArtsGrants2020

24.01.2022 Tomorrow night! Don't miss our very special Melbourne Music Week show as dark electronic producer Elisabeth DIXON presents her new commissioned work for the Federation Bells and live electronics, with support from NERVE and DJ-RMR. It's a bush doof in the city and it's free! 8pm start, entry through the Night Noodle Markets

24.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce our next release - the new album from Melbourne electronic genius Cale Sexton. SUSTAIN is a gorgeous psychedelic composition for co...mputer-controlled bells and electronics, featuring Melbourne's iconic public sound sculpture the Federation Bells. Sexton combines this unique public musical instrument with fresh realms of cinematic electro synth and interstellar ambient techno to produce an intricate hybrid form of transcendental hardware psychedelia. 'Sustain' will be released digitally and on limited edition vinyl on April 16th. The first taste of the album 'Refurb' is out now, following it's premiere on Headhunters PBSFM last night. Check out the beautiful first single and preorder your limited edition transparent blue, red and orange spatter vinyl LP with cover art by Luke Fraser now! https://heavymachineryrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sustain See more

23.01.2022 Don't miss the incredible Barney McAll and his mind-bendingly awesome band as they take the Federation Bells into the stratosphere today from 2pm as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Here's a sneak peek from their soundcheck. Rhodes, BulBultarang, Tenor and Bass Clarinet, Trombone, Shakahuchi Flute, Buchla, Guitar, Bass, Drums and wild electronics - plus the Bells in full flight. Free entry, all ages, come down and get cosmic with us.

23.01.2022 Today from 12 30pm come hear the Federation with live choirs in celebration of World Peace Day

22.01.2022 Leather Dog Mask by friendships. From the album "Cling Clang: Compositions for Computer-Controlled Bells and Australian Electronics". Available as a Deluxe ltd. ed. Gatefold LP / Digital on Heavy Machinery Records. Presale link: http://bit.ly/2zS5Fml friendships: Misha [visuals] and Nic [music] DOP: Agostino Soldati... CLING CLANG is a compilation of new original dark electronic works specially commissioned for the City of Melbournes extraordinary outdoor industrial sound sculpture the Federation Bells. Ear-shearing techno, pounding EBM, experimental electronics and minimal wave atmospherics will meld with the exotic sounds of this peculiar public percussion robot: creating a world-exclusive sound art / dark dance hybrid - perfect for music nerds, electro goths and techno enthusiasts alike. Featuring: Zanias, Forces, friendships, Kangaroo Skull, Ok Sure, Naretha Williams, Vacuum & Ash Wednesday File under: Esoteric Electronics / Industrial Percussion / Experimental Dance Album launch: Sunday 10th December at the Federation Bells, Birrarung Marr, Melbourne 5pm - 10pm. Free entry, all ages https://www.facebook.com/events/134717583847417/ The music on this album was commissioned by the City of Melbourne http://federationbells.com.au/ http://heavymachineryrecords.com

21.01.2022 Fresh new music from the now Berlin-based Melbourne techno dissident Forces. We can't wait to see the Federation Bells teleported into this dark tech universe at the Cling Clang Fed Bells Techno LP Launch

21.01.2022 TONIGHT! Yirramboi Festival of First Nations Arts presents Circle by Naretha Williams - Midnight Performance. Bear witness to a midnight ritual of sound environments, unusual harmonics and textural listening-scapes under the full moon tonight (Thurs 11/5) at 11.59pm. Be mindful of the weather, bring a picnic rug if you can. For more details visit: http://yirramboi.net.au/events/circle/ Here's a snippet of the work that we captured at lunchtime today...

20.01.2022 Winter has given us all a day off for Cale Sexton - Sustain (world premiere) tonight at the Federation Bells! Come and get cosmic with us by the river at Birrarung Marr tonight from 8pm. Free admission

20.01.2022 Circle by Naretha Williams, live at the Federation Bells as part of the Yirramboi Festival of First Nations Arts 2017. Photo by bryan Andy

19.01.2022 City of Melbourne and Heavy Machinery Records proudly present: Cale Sexton - "Sustain" (world premiere) Friday 28 June, 8pm - Federation Bells, Middle Terrace Birrarung Marr, Melbourne Free admission, no bookings required https://www.facebook.com/events/1067135130136249/

19.01.2022 Friday 1st December at the Federation bells, Birrarung Marr "CLING CLANG: Compositions for Computer-Controlled Bells and Australian Electronics" LP launch https://www.facebook.com/events/134717583847417/ Featuring live:... Forces (first Australian show in two years) Zanias (DE, ex- Linea Aspera / Keluar, first Australian show) friendships Vacuum Kangaroo Skull Ash Wednesday (The Metronomes / Einsturzende Neubauten) Naretha Williams Ok Sure 8pm - late Free admission - All ages CLING CLANG is a compilation of new original dark electronic works specially commissioned for the City of Melbournes extraordinary outdoor industrial sound sculpture the Federation Bells. Ear-shearing techno, pounding EBM, experimental electronics and minimal wave atmospherics will meld with the exotic sounds of this peculiar public percussion robot: creating a world-exclusive sound art / dark dance hybrid - perfect for music nerds, electro goths and techno enthusiasts alike. This outdoor electronic music event will also be the launch of the LP version of the project, released in November 2017 by Heavy Machinery Records in a limited pressing of 300 copies Preorders available now: http://bit.ly/2zS5Fml File under: Esoteric Electronics / Industrial Percussion / Experimental Dance presented by Heavy Machinery Records and the City of Melbourne

18.01.2022 Our Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (CUA60515) students had the rare opportunity to compose music and hear their original composition played live at the icon...ic Federation Bells installation at Birrarung Marr. The citys curator of instruments has asked for permission for several compositions by our students to be added to the commissioned playlist where they will be regularly performed. Read more below See more

18.01.2022 Free event at the Bells this Sunday 2pm! "Sounding the City in Bronze" brings together the Federation Bells with Javanese gamelan in a dynamic mobile composition for both sets of instruments by Mitchell Mollison. Javanese gamelan, a large ensemble of mostly bronze percussion instruments from Indonesia, was one source of inspiration for the creators of the Federation Bells, the set of 39 bronze bells on high poles installed at Birrarung Marr. Indonesian-Australian dancer Ade Suharto adds movement to sound, weaving between the striking architecture of the Federation Bells and the traditional gleaming bronze of the gamelan instruments. Co-presented by Melbourne Community Gamelan and the City of Melbourne.

18.01.2022 Dear Cling Clang attendees - due to the extreme weather conditions forecast we've been forced to reschedule Friday's show at the Bells. However, every storm cloud has a silver lining, and we're very pleased to announce we are able to restage the event with the full lineup intact (!) next Sunday the 10th of December. The show will now run from 5pm - 10pm. Apologies for any inconvenience this rescheduling may cause, but we really don't want any of you lovely people to be struck by lightning. In other good news, the LPs have arrived and they look and sound incredible! As a consolation prize you can check out all the album tracks now http://bit.ly/2zS5Fml

16.01.2022 Tune into ABC Radio National tonight from 7pm AEST to hear the wonderful Bridget Chappell aka Hextape talking about their stunning debut album UNDERTOW featuring the Federation Bells, cello and electronics. Limited edition transparent aqua and deep blue vinyl UNDERTOW LPs are moving super quick so be sure to grab yours from Heavy Machinery Records before they sell out! https://bit.ly/3dxWubL #bridgetchappell #hextape #contemporaryclassical #industrialpercussion #esotericelectronics #heavymachineryrecords #undertow #federationbells

14.01.2022 Huge congratulations to Zanias for the release of her long-awaited debut album "Into The All" on Candela Rising. The record includes the banger track "Rise" composed with the Federation Bells. The album was also co-produced with another Bells alumnus - Alexander Akers from Forces.

14.01.2022 "Welcome Song" by Steve Falk for Refugee Week 18 24 June. In 2013, Museum Victoria commissioned internationally acclaimed composer/percussionist Steve Falk to compose a piece for the Federation Handbells on the theme of welcome. Come and hear the piece performed on the Federation Handbells as part of the launch ceremony for the Inflatable Refugee on Saturday 17 June. Then, hear the work arranged on the Federation Bells in Birrarung Marr throughout Refugee Week.... Welcome Song will play on the hour from 8am 6pm each day Note: due to a Circus Oz performance on Wednesday 21 June there will be no 11am or 12pm performance.

12.01.2022 Ash Wednesday featuring the Federation Bells, live at Cling Clang LP Launch Sunday 10th of December 2017. Live visuals by Burning Sand. Camera / edit: Dylan Ubrihien.

11.01.2022 'Freshwater Falls' by Bridget Chappell (Hextape), from their debut album UNDERTOW out now on Heavy Machinery Records Buy ltd. ed. LP / Digital: https://bit.ly/3dxWubL Video directed by Henry Pyne Featuring the Federation Bells, Melbourne, Australia... Bridget Chappell - Cello, Federation Bells, Electronics Bridget Chappell today releases their debut album 'Undertow' into the world via Heavy Machinery Records. Check out the spectacular video for Freshwater Falls and order your limited edition transparent aqua and deep blue vinyl LP now! Follow Bridget Chappell / Hextape https://www.bridgetchappell.com/ http://federationbells.com.au http://heavymachineryrecords.com

11.01.2022 This Saturday don't miss the fabulous Barney McAll as presents "Trilogy of Cycles" his brand new composition for the Federation Bells as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. 2pm - 4pm at the Bells, Middle Terrace Birrarung Marr. Free entry and all ages! https://www.facebook.com/events/160159254633068/

10.01.2022 Don't miss this very special free event happening at midnight this Thursday as part of Yirramboi Festival of First Nations Arts. "Circle" is a sound installation by artist Naretha Williams, featuring the Federation Bells, analogue synthesiser and electronics generated from source code of DNA sequence analysis.

09.01.2022 Tonight! Don't miss the feature performance of Bridget Chappell - Undertow from 7.30pm at the Federation Bells. Bridget will be speaking about the genesis of this amazing data-driven work and performing a live cello and electronics set with the Bells. Free entry!

09.01.2022 We are very excited to announce the LP release of UNDERTOW - the debut full length album by Australian electronic composer and cellist Bridget Chappell (Hextape) featuring the Federation Bells. Chappell takes contemporary and historical data of local water management and water colonisation sourced from the City of Melbourne's Open Data Platform, and runs it through a process of sonification to create UNDERTOW - a stunning original work composed for cello, electronics and Melb...ourne's extraordinary public sound sculpture: the Federation Bells. The result is a searingly original data-driven work that combines neoclassical strings, industrial percussion, glitch, and the Bells to create an exciting and thought-provoking site-specific sound work. Check out the spectacular first single Elizabeth Street and preorder your limited edition transparent aqua and deep blue vinyl via Heavy Machinery Records now! https://heavymachineryrecords.bandcamp.com/album/undertow

09.01.2022 Greetings friends of the Bells! Our 2018 kicks off in style this June as the Melbourne International Jazz Festival Barney McAll's Trilogy of Cycles. The composition will feature live interactive improvisation with the bells, an ensemble of musicians and McAll masterfully leading the interplay on keyboards and his self-made instrument Chucky (various music boxes, glockenspiel, kalimba and electronics), creating an unforgettably ethereal soundscape on the banks of the Yarra River. Saturday the 2nd of June, 2pm free entry!

08.01.2022 Barney McAll with the Federation Bells - Transitive Cycles - live at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival 4.6.16... Melbourne jazz piano luminary Barney McAll returns from New York and celebrates with two specially-commissioned new works for the Federation Bells. The riverside installation of 39 upturned bells comes alive with dynamic interplay between the bells and musicians, in a spectacle featuring members of the Australian Symbiotic Improvisers Orbit and McAlls self-made instrument "Chucky". Barney McAll - Rhodes, Chucky, Electronics Steve Magnusson - Guitar Leigh Fisher - Drums and Electronics Jordan Tarento - Acoustic and Electric Bass Adrian Sheriff - Flutes, Trombone, Moog Bass, Buchla

07.01.2022 It's here! Check out the fresh video for friendships' blazing contribution to the Cling Clang compilation album: "Leather Dog Mask". Big thanks to Happy Mag for the premiere. Preorders for the album are now live at http://bit.ly/2zS5Fml

06.01.2022 Today is the last chance to catch Naretha Williams ground-breaking sound installation "Circle" at the Federation Bells as part of the Yirramboi Festival of First Nations Arts. 9-10:30am, 12-2:30pm, 4:30-7pm. Birrarung Marr

06.01.2022 We're so excited that we've been able to secure our full original lineup for this Sunday's rescheduled Cling Clang LP Launch. Come down to the Federation Bells ...to catch the amazing Zanias (DE, ex Linea Aspera, Keluar) alongside Forces (first Australian show in three years), Vacuum, friendships, Kangaroo Skull, Ash Wednesday, Naretha Williams and Ok Sure - all playing exclusive dark electronic sets featuring this computer-controlled heavy industrial instrument. Whether you're kicking on Sunday-session style or riding the wave of post-Meredith bliss, this is an outdoor dance event you won't want to miss. Free entry, 5pm - 10pm, Middle Terrace, Birrarung Marr, Melbourne See more

01.01.2022 Cale Sexton chats with The Saturday Paper about his big show this Friday 28 June at the Federation Bells. Don't miss this premiere performance, 8pm at the Bells, Middle Terrace, Birrarung Marr. Free admission!

01.01.2022 Bridget Chappell Hextape's new Federation Bells album Undertow featured in NME! Presales for the ltd ed LP are up now : https://heavymachineryrecords.bandcamp.com/album/undertow