Isn't it enough to excel at one thing? Art Groupie 2008 is an exhibition featuring thirty musicians, producers, DJs and vocalists who also work as visual artsists. With the quality of work on show we wonder how much longer it will be before the call of the gallery drowns out the sound of the crowd. Groovescooter Records’ da dAdA imprint presents the launch party with live music by All India Radio and Steve Kilbey and pick up a free limited edition CD of music by exhibiting artists.
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TERMINAL is a projection window that rips up retail, kidnapping the consumer gaze for a journey into
elsewhere as part of the ‘2042: art on the street’ exhibition on King Street, Newtown.

Terminal features the stunning animation work of Ingrid K Brooker - an artist, animator and multimedia creator from Melbourne.

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10 x 10 is a curated bookshelf that unveils precisely two hundred interesting books and films, presenting a snapshot of the times and a window into individual cultural pathways. Ten films and books have been chosen by ten people, who were in turn selected by writer, academic and composer Kate Crawford; and Marcus Westbury, presenter of ABC TV ’s Not Quite Art. Sip on a vino and watch these fascinating social recommendations unfold at this the official LAUNCH PARTY of the very first Anode arts and music program at Sticky, an intimate back-alley bar this event is strictly guest list only > please email heythere@decodemedia.com.au to celebrate with us.

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GLAMOUR POUR LE HAMMER is a group home for Sydney's mavericks and misfits where guest DJ's, both renowned and unknown, are released from the yoke of generic sound-catering and encouraged to indulge in freedom and favourites. The night escalates to absurd heights as resident Jack Shit (FBi), digs deep into the bowels of his massive, motley collection. Expanding indefinitely into the wee hours, the night's apex involves a live show from the diabolical Christa Hughes (Circus Oz, Machine Gun Fellatio, Eternity Man). Discover the ultimate antidote to Sydney's dated scene-queens, where you least expect it. Fair play. For free. All ways!

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FIELD TRIP is a free subterranean excursion through art and sound, projections, performance, installation, photography, and music. Along the way you’ll find artist Jess Cook musing on Sydney, and Token Imagination giving a moving performance. ANAT present the live improvised sound art of the 20-piece Splinter Orchestra. Check out Perran Costi’s Portable City installation, odd travel photography by Alex Crowfoot, take a seat in the pop-up cinema to see animation by Ingrid K Brooker, or hang out at the Bodega crew’s car park deck party.
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UBER LINGUA is a growing movement of DJs, video artists and musicians based in various cities around Australia, who celebrate and promote contemporary multi-lingual music and culture. Leaving ‘world music’ for dust, Über Lingua’s music forms melt the languages of the world into one giant toastie of Hip-hop, Electronica, Afrobeat, Gypsy, Balkan, Baile Funk, Latin, Basque and Dub plus a zillion subgenres yet to be named. Sonic traditions are explored, communities are connected, and cultural movements given a healthy shove into the spotlight.

The Anode FINALE PARTY will take over The Oxford Art Factory and turn it in to a performance, music and audio-visual hot house with The Exquisite Corpse side show featuring live bands Naked On The Vague and Cleptoclectic plus Dangerboy and Ivy magic show. As well as 4 O’Clock Dancers synchronised da nce moves, interactive DJ/VJ travel through time - Remixing History, live Japanese Tattoo and projection by Yoshio, DJ's Booty Bruisers, Craig Schuftan presents 'A Night At The Opera' and Shag recites his favourite Slipknot lyrics.Tickets available here or 1300 GET TIX (438 849) and all moshtix outlets.
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