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14 July 2023

Museum takes on Splendour with Supertonic music exhibition

Showcasing local music culture through augmented reality

Amyl and the Sniffers

Local musical legends, Amyl and the Sniffers will feature in the Supertonic exhibition (image courtesy Dave Kan).

Splendour in the Grass festival-goers will be given an immersive experience to remember with the Tweed Regional Museum on Wheels’ exciting new Supertonic exhibition making its debut at the event.

Supertonic at Splendour celebrates the sonic tapestry of the contemporary musical world in the Northern Rivers and Gold Coast through recordings, sounds and stories of music creators, including local legends such as Amyl and The Sniffers, Budjerah, JK-47, Skeggs, The Jezabels, Sunnyboys and TORA.

The exhibition will feature a multi-sensory activation that uses interactive technology to augment the user’s reality, enabling people to experience their favourite bands like never before.

Festival-goers of all ages can bust a move on the interactive dance floor as their body movements trigger sound bites pre-recorded by local musicians. At the same time, the movement will prompt flora and fauna icons to be displayed on screen, resulting in their very own musical score and live moving mural.

The much-loved psychedelic mobile Museum, the MoW, will showcase images of musicians that are activated using Augmented Reality (AR) transporting participants into the worlds of local artists who have performed at Splendour over the years. More festival fun can also be had with our drum station, with users able to test their rhythm and become a piece of AR themselves with Supertonic temporary tattoos.

Tweed Regional Museum Director Molly Green is beyond excited to bring Supertonic to Splendour, with the idea of using sound and movement to elevate the exhibition experience long having been a dream of the Museum team.

“These ideas always seem impossible but we’ve managed to use ground-breaking technology to immerse people in local culture in a unique, experiential way,” Ms Green said.

Supertonic is one of our favourite shows yet – it has surpassed even our wildest expectations! It really is for everyone to enjoy, not just those who love music!”

For those not attending Splendour – don’t fret! The extended version of the Supertonic exhibition featuring additional musicians, interactivity and augmented reality, will open at the Tweed Regional Museum from 28 July to 23 March 2024.

The exhibition will feature special objects and instruments from musicians, more recordings, sounds and songs and a 70’s inspired Lounge Room for you to chill out in, kitted out with a record player and vinyl.

Featured musicians include: Amy Shark, Amyl and the Sniffers, Ash Grunwald, Babe Rainbow, Budjerah, Grinspoon, Iggy Azalea, The Jezabels, JK-47, Kate Miller-Heidke, Matt Corby, Ngaiire, Ocean Alley, Parkway Drive, Pete Murray, Skegss, Stan Walker, Sunnyboys, TORA, Troy Cassar-Daley and Wolfmother.

For more information, visit Tweed Regional Museum.

Details:

Event:          Splendour in the Grass Music and Arts Festival
Location:     Ngarindjin/North Byron Parklands
Tickets:         Head to Splendour in the Grass.
Activation:   MoW Supertonic
Location:      Splendour Arts, opposite the Superfood Stall (map).
Times:            Daily 11am - 8 pm, Thursday 20 July to Sunday 23 July 2023.

Supertonic

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Photo 1: Amyl and the Sniffers
CAPTION: Local musical legends, Amyl and the Sniffers will feature in the Supertonic exhibition (image courtesy Dave Kan).

Photo 2: Supertonic
Supertonic will be at Splendour from 20 - 23 July.


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