July News
Asia TOPA Commissions go global, Creative Industries Network Forum, Now or Never Festival Recommendations.
ASIA TOPA PREMIERES GO GLOBAL
U>N>I>T>E>D
Chunky Move
La Biennale di Venezia hosted Chunky Move this month, bringing the company’s machine-inspired movements and techno-infused epic dance work U>N>I>T>E>D to headline the dance biennale’s opening weekend.
“Following its standout debut at this year's Asia TOPA Festival, the visionary production, under the direction of Artistic Director Antony Hamilton, is heading to Biennale Danza 2025 in Venice this July, playing to sold-out crowds. This marks Chunky Move's first-ever presentation in Italy, a significant moment for Australian contemporary dance on the global stage.” - Dance Australia
Sensing Dark Matter
Su Wen-Chi
Just announced: Su Wen-Chi’s deep dive into the cosmos Sensing Dark Matter is set to transport audiences again, this time at Taipei Arts Festival 2025. Co-commissioned by Asia TOPA and premiering earlier this year as a high-tech highlight of our triennial, the work had its European premiere at the Spring! festival in May. Expect mind-melting VR and an ultra-contemplative experience that will connect you with the hidden fabric of the universe.
"It’s a short journey, only 17 minutes, but a heck of trip." - The Age
GET INVOLVED + SPARK YOUR MIND
India and Australia Creative Industries Network Forum
31 July | 3.00pm to 5.00pm (Melbourne, Australia EST)
10.30am to 12.30 (India Standard Time)
Join us and Serendipity Arts Festival (India) for an energetic conversation on contemporary performance, the dance between curatorial and artistic exchange and gain insights from our creative teams and artists. This is a must- see event for arts workers, artists and the endlessly curious amongst us.
NOW OR NEVER RECOMMENDATIONS
Asia TOPA is thrilled to see so many of our amazing 2025 triennial artists in Now or Never’s 2025 program. Here’s a list of events to keep your eyes on, especially if you loved our Club 8 program of nightlife and culture.
Feat. Monica Lim (Opera for the Dead (祭歌)) and Peter Knight (Club 8: The Prey and the Ruler):
Listening Acts | Installations
Feat. Aviva Endean (Club 8: The Prey and the Ruler):
Listening Acts | Performance
Sonic Labyrinth
Feat. The ButohOUT team:
Friday Night Social: DISTRACTION
Other festival picks:
Crown and Country
PARA.CINE
Ryoji Ikeda ultratronics [live set] / CORIN presents DIWA [live AV]