Join in on a cozy night of fun, casual competition and of course, live music at Games Night @ Moonah Arts Centre, an All-Ages event happening from 4pm until 8pm. DOORS 3:30PM,
We have Mario Kart Deluxe 8 taking centre stage with legends, The Drift Kings, bringing the spectacular soundtrack from the hit Nintendo video game to you. Race your friends on the big screen and have your chance to win various prizes just through participation, Area52 gift vouchers or your very own copy of A Game Called BIRDS, could be all yours!
Please register to race via google form. Closes 29th October 12pm.
But that’s just level 1…
Head over to the courtyard where we will have our second stage serenading you while you play various table games! Brought to you by the team at Area52, and if you get hungry, never fear because food is near! We will have food vans lined up ready to fill your bellies.
Whether you’re here to win, chill, or just soak in the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone at Games Night!
Accessibility:
- The Moonah Arts Centre is fully wheelchair accessible. There are 2 Disability Parking Permit bays located on Albert Rd.
- Accessible toilets are available onsite.
- A kitchen/breakout room located near the Workshop will double as a quiet space and sensory safe space or prayer room.
- Companion animals are welcome with advance notice.
- There will be an Auslan interpreter on site.
If you’re a gamer who has special accessibility needs please get into contact with us at igniteeventsmusictas@gmail.com
Parking:
Moonah Arts Centre has free visitor parking behind the Centre (2 hours), with extra parking across the road (3 hours). There are accessible parking spaces directly in front of the Centre on Albert Road.
Public Transport:
Bus stops are located a convenient 100m walk on Main Rd, these frequent buses head either north to Glenorchy Interchange or South into Hobart CBD.
For more info: https://www.moonahartscentre.org.au/visit/
Performers:
The Drift Kings:
The Drift Kings is a project where, while you play the hit video game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the band performs the soundtrack live for your entertainment. With music from a range of styles from jazz and groove, to rock and disco. Helmed by Olly Mitchell on saxophone, the Drift Kings are Anson Young on the sampler, Jode Brewster on piano, Kade Renshaw on bass, and Luke Vavoulas on kit. Come along to play, or simply listen to a gig like no other in Nipaluna.
Raspberry Terrapin:
Raspberry Terrapin is a young trio making dreamy, folk-adjacent music that touches on themes of nature, adolescence, time, and love. Their music features intimate three-part harmonies and ambient, warm guitar tones to build full and immersive soundscapes. The three have played all throughout the greater Hobart area over the last two years, from playing covers at cafes, to fully original sets during festivals such as Cygnet Folk Festival and Dark Mofo.
Warren Mason:
Warren’s music is a reflection of who he is and where he comes from. Healing past injustices is what Warren’s music is about. Warren sees music as a strong and powerful story telling tool. Being a self-taught singer songwriter he sees this as a great benefit to how the stories he shares come from his own sense of being in this world. He feels privileged and honoured to have the opportunity to share
story through music to a wide spectrum of communities throughout this country telling stories of and about him and his peoples.
Svetaccord:
“Svetaccord’s kaleidoscopic array of old-world, post-punk, retro-continental, and cinematic soundtracks really bring the room to life!”
Tasha Zappala:
Singer-Songwriter and researcher Tasha Zappala crafts poetic and nature-inspired music. Originally from North Queensland and now based in Lutruwita, her performances are an exploration of sound and site, influenced by her work with field recordings and environmental sounds
Willow Nischler:
Inspired by post punk luminaries such as Joy Division, the Cure and Siouxsie and the Banshees, nipaluna artist Willow Nischler first picked up a guitar in 2022 and proceeded to write the songs that had seemed to inhabit her mind for as long as she can remember. Since then Willow has found inspiration from female artists including Kathleen Hanna, Stevie Nicks and Cathy Diver.
Whilst not easily pigeon-holed, at a push Willow’s music could be described as postpunk wrapped up in a cloak of alt-folk.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Moonah Arts Centre and Glenorchy City Council acknowledge the Muwinina people as the traditional owners of this Land on which we gather. We recognise all Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the original owners and continuing custodians of the land and waters of this island, Lutruwita. We pay our respect to Aboriginal Elders, past and present. We commit to working for a City that welcomes and respects all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.”
SAFE SPACE
We believe in safe and positive spaces where all people are welcome and respected. If you experience or see something that doesn’t look right, please report it to one of our friendly staff.
Special Thanks:
We would also like to thank our collaborators at Modern Musician for assisting us with the essential gear needed to put on this event. As well as, the Moonah Arts Centre, for assisting in organisation and hosting this event. Thirdly, we would also like to give special mention to Music Tasmania for the organisation and assisting our ignite team. Ignite Tasmania is a part of Revive Live – an Australian Government Initiative.