The Soft Machine welcomes you to Flesh Rituals and Siren Songs, a concatenation of erotic, connective and immersive performance art, industrial / alternative / electronic live music, beautiful freaks and ritual space. This is our celebration of all that has been and all that will come, our last show for 2024 in Sydney. Join us as we plumb the depths of the erotic, artistic and magic that spring from unfettered souls.. Witness the Underground, collaborations between flesh and musical artists, creating sensory dreamscapes and mesmerising combinations of kinetic and sonic energy. We’re committed to holding a space for independent performers and artists who push the edges, explore the taboo, spiritual/magical and bizarre. We’re also committed to creating a safe space for you to experience this, and have a zero tolerance policy towards non-consensual and discriminatory behaviours. Please reach out to staff or organisers if you feel unsafe. CONTENT WARNINGS Shibari (rope bondage), BDSM activities, rough body play, songs with potentially emotionally confronting lyrical content (excluding discriminatory language) - details will be added to each act as the show evolves. BANDS Buzz Kull exists as an enigmatic force in the Australian underground scene, unveilling the hidden depths of the human psyche with haunting precision. Drawing inspiration from the fringes of post-punk, coldwave, and minimal wave, Buzz Kull weaves together pulsating synths, relentless drum machines, and haunting vocals. Their exploration in sound becomes a vessel for catharsis, an invitation to embrace our own vulnerabilities, to confront the demons that lurk within, and to find solace in the beauty of misery. Buzz Kull reminds us that the true depths of the human experience can only be discovered by diving into the darkness. LINKTREE | INSTAGRAM Delivering powerful, striking, and engaging live performances since their inception, ZCluster creates emotionally-charged siren songs through butchering & reassembling familiar industrial, gothic and electronic muses. INfest8’s dirty layered grooves and Lillith’s intense, seductive vocal performances, stage presence, and fetishistic overtones leave an unforgettable mark on audiences and listeners. Incorporating Shibari and BDSM performance art into their live shows, Sai Lillith has self suspended in ropes as well as been tied by riggers while performing the dark vocal arts. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | BANDCAMP | SUBSTACK Cheap Coffins is a one-man alternative / electronic / progressive / industrial band. Performing using a combination of live and MIDI instruments, Cheap Coffins loops together vocals, guitars, drums, samples, synths and keys to single-handedly create the massive sound of a full band. LINKTREE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | BANDCAMP Opening the circle, the iconic Enryka flows effortlessly from beautifully terrifying to hauntingly ethereal. Enshrining elements of neoclassical darkwave and experimental industrial sounds, their live performances are evocative and soul rending. Joining them in the ritual will be Infernal Desire Machine casting ropes and taking flight to the sounds of Enryka’s soul musics. LINKTREE PERFORMERS One of Australia’s premiere Dominatrixes, Mistress Tokyo is also an incredibly imaginative aerial / BDSM art performer, incorporating Shibari, lyra, latex, inflatables and even scuba diving gear into their shows. Juxtaposing mythic imagery, extreme edgeplay and even surreal absurdity, Mistress Tokyo continually finds new ways to take audiences on a deeply engaging journey. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK Precipice is utterly dedicated to the art of Shibari, and watching them in motion is truly a transporting experience. Their speed, flow and presence combined with their intense deconstruction & practice of Shibari place them in the top ranks of Australia’s Shibari practitioners. They teach Shibari lessons at Studio Kink, as well as a variety of festivals and events around Australia and beyond. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK Sai Jaiden Lillith and Eve X have an intense and undeniably erotic chemistry that fills a room. Their violent, passionate and intimate dance in the ropes and ritual space creates an electrifying performance that always has onlookers entranced. Together they combine traditional Shibari with a punk aesthetic, and will be joining Enryka in their sonic ritual. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | SUBSTACK THE SOFT MACHINE IS PROUD TO BE THIS VESSEL The Soft Machine creates and hosts vibrant, exotic events combining live music, Shibari, erotic and performance art. The Soft Machine is dedicated to supporting the Underground scene of freaks & geeks, with love. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | SUBSTACK TICKETING We will be running a sliding scale ticketing for the event - pay what you can from $25 upwards. This means those who can and want to support the industry, arts and creatives can contribute more and help support those who want to attend but are in financial difficulty. Times are tough but let's share the love and lift each other up! $40 - BASELINE TICKET PRICE 2 x $35 - BRING A FRIEND TICKETS buy 2 and get a discount! $25 - COMMUNITY PRICING TICKETS If you’re not in a position to pay the Baseline price please take advantage of our community pricing tickets! $60 - DEVOTEE TICKETS If you can and wish to, you can support the industry, our production company and the artists as well as helping to subsidize those who have need of the community ticket! Entry at the door will be $50 FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY: The Soft Machine is dedicated to valuing artistic labour - aside from the headlining act, all bands and performers and the Soft Machine split the remaining profits EQUALLY after advertising and venue expenses. TICKETING INFO This is an 18+ event. Do not attend if you are feeling unwell. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax). Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise. All children under 18 not permitted including small children and babies. Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Drivers Licence or Passport. Intoxicated persons will not be admitted. No thongs, steel cap boots, or spiked attire. Dangerous  behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from  this venue. Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.