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Tickets

Zone 1 - Sensory Space: $28.36 each ($28.00 + $0.36 fees)
Zone 1 - Sensory Space (Concession): $18.23 each ($18.00 + $0.23 fees)
Zone 1 - Wheelchair Space (Concession): $18.23 each ($18.00 + $0.23 fees)
Zone 2 - General Seating: $28.36 each ($28.00 + $0.36 fees)
Zone 2 - General Seating (Concession): $18.23 each ($18.00 + $0.23 fees)
Additional fees may apply

Restrictions

All Ages

Listed by

Midsumma Festival

Dates

Thu 2 Feb 2023, 8:00pm–9:00pm Auslan Interpreted Session
Fri 3 Feb 2023, 8:00pm–9:00pm Auslan Interpreted Session
Sat 4 Feb 2023, 8:00pm–9:00pm Auslan Interpreted Session

Sign singing, music, captions and powerful vibrations!

A music performance designed for Deaf people, about Asphyxia’s experience of being Deaf, queer, chronically ill and needing to use a wheelchair. After a devastating event, Asphyxia's life suddenly changed irrevocably. Using music and Auslan, Asphyxia tells a unique and personal story. These songs chronicle her journey to healing, filled with love, loss, discrimination and humour.

Performed by Asphyxia with a live band featuring Sarah Ward and Bec Matthews, this rollicking musical show is presented in Auslan and English with projection art, vibrations and captioning.

Despite being Deaf, four years ago Asphyxia began writing her own music. Navigating the challenges of learning musical conventions in a teaching world that relies on listening, Asphyxia collaborated with several musicians to find a way to make music accessible to herself... and others who are Deaf and hard of hearing. Through experimentation and consultation with other Deaf and hard of hearing music-lovers, Asphyxia has explored a method of arranging music so that it is pleasurable for hearing-aid wearers and can be optimally felt through sound vibrations.
If you are d/Deaf/Hard of hearing, this show is an opportunity to how music can be made accessible.. If you are hearing, join us to find out how Deaf people experience music.

Wheelchair users are welcome and can sit with their people, and we’ll have cushions for anyone who fancies to lie down on the floor during the show.

Companion Tickets:
Companion Card holders qualify for a complimentary ticket for their companion. Please email ticketing@midsumma.org.au to arrange.