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Until 15 Oct

Silent Hand Catches Silver Bell

  • Free
  • Exhibition

During a quarter-century of avant-garde, boundary-defying experimentation, Speak Percussion has redefined the sound and scope of percussion in the 21st century.

This immersive 25th-anniversary exhibition brings audiences face-to-face with custom-built instruments, striking installations and archival materials that reveal the scale and audacity of Speak Percussion’s practice. It offers a rare window into the ensemble’s post-instrumental approach – where sound, object, space and concept intersect to create genre-breaking work.

Part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

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Special offer Exhibition Tours

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the ensemble's history. 4, 11 & 18 Oct

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Hours

Date Times
Wed 8 Oct
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sat 11 Oct
  • 11am - 2pm 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sun 12 Oct
  • 11am - 2pm 11:00am - 2:00pm
Mon 13 Oct
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Wed 15 Oct
  • 1pm - 4pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Location

Grainger Museum
13 Royal Parade
Parkville 3010

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9660 9600
  • email address: boxoffice@melbournefringe.com.au
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Accessibility

  • Auslan interpreted
  • Companion card accepted
  • Mobility access
  • Service animals

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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