SIMA × The Vanguard presents: In Residence with Escape Squares A collaboration between SIMA and The Vanguard, ‘In Residence’ highlights the sound of Sydney music by presenting some of the city’s most distinctive creative voices in performance over the course of a month. Across weekly shows audiences are allowed to witness the construction, development and refinement of a musical conversation between some of the Sydney’s most iconoclastic artists. For the inaugural ‘In Residence’, we are thrilled to present ‘Escape Squares’. Escape Squares is the brainchild of Harry Sutherland -  one of Australia’s most celebrated musicians across a range of settings, from musical director or collaborator with Matt Corby, Ian Moss or Meg Mac, to critically lauded jazz pianist and co-leader of the ‘Symphonette’ project. Escape Squares offers a sound shaped by the lush arrangements of Gil Evans, Arthur Verocai, Herbie Hancock, and Judy Bailey. Begun as a suite of Mellotron demos recorded on a Tascam 4-track cassette, the project has seen a number of realisations including expansion to a nine piece ensemble. Here, joined by Brendan Clark on Höfner bass and Tully Ryan on drums, the trio will investigate a new trio setting for this unique and rich music. 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. No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue. 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. We know that times are tough, but please help us stay open by arriving when the doors open and eating & drinking at the venue.