DOORS 6PM // KITCHEN OPENS 6PM // SHOW STARTS 7PM Ruth Hazleton brings her darkfolk album project Heronbones to the stage, featuring Naarm instrumentalist & producer Dan West on guitar, live electronics, beats and pieces, and Lostii on synths & vocals. Heronbones is a collection of stories (both traditional and composed), told through soundscape. Drawing from deep wells of folklore and trad song, Hazleton reshapes these narratives through a darkfolk lens, blending electronic sampling and sound design with guitar and banjo. The project realises an artistic vision seeded many years ago, inspired by 90s downbeat, electronica and triphop. A Naarm/Melbourne-based singer, banjo player, guitarist and songwriter, Hazleton has remained a prominent figure in Australia's folk music scene for over 30 years and was awarded 'Artist of the Year' at the 2021 Australian Folk Music Awards. Special Guests: Lotus Threads is a poetry and music project by poet Panda Wong and musician Hannah Wu (electronics and Guzheng). Joined by harpist/instrumentalist Genevieve Fry, Lotus Threads explore collaboration and the links between music and spoken word. "Ruth Hazleton doesn't just interpret folk traditions - she inhabits them… What makes [her music] most compelling is her ability to hold tradition and transformation in the same hand… one of the most vital, visionary artists working in folk music today'. ~ Stevie Connor, Sound Café (Canada) "A masterclass on every level" ~ Sista Mary, Bay FM TICKETING INFO Please have a digital or printed copy of your ticket ready on arrival along with a valid photo ID. Acceptable ID includes a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved ‘Proof of Age’ card or Passport. The Brunswick Ballroom strives to improve our practices when it comes to sustainability and to reduce our carbon footprint. We don’t sell or provide plastic water bottles. VENUE INFO THE BALLROOM MENU The kitchen will be serving The Ballroom Menu for this show. You can view the delicious offerings available by clicking here. ACCESSIBILITY The Brunswick Ballroom is Accessible. The Brunswick Ballroom has made significant improvements to accessibility by installing an Acorn Chairlift. (Model: New Acorn Indoor 180 Curved Stairlift.) Companion Tickets Accepted Accessible Seating can be purchased by entering this code before selecting your tickets: BBACCESS26 Accessible Seating ensures a reserved seat for both you and your companion. Premium Accessible Seating ensures a reserved table and includes one complimentary meal for both you and your companion from the Selfish section of our menu. Companion tickets must be valid and will be checked upon entry into the venue. VENUE FAQS To find out more about the venue, FAQs can be viewed by clicking here.