Latest Events in Docklands(January Updated)

Experience the mesmerizing art of drone music at the Melbourne Drone Orchestra's Norla Series Ed. 3/5. This edition will showcase a lineup of local, regional, and international drone collectives on April 28th at The Mission to Seafarers Victoria in Docklands. The event will feature performances by Lower Bar Collective from New Zealand, known for their atmospheric soundscapes combined with visuals and prose. Joining them is James Heighway, a renowned noise/experimental artist from the Blue Mountains. Additionally, witness The Lonely Shore, a group of guitarists led by Sean Daly, creating experimental music using guitars and effects pedals. MDO-Chamber Music, led by Piers Morgan, will present a unique iteration of drone music featuring both longstanding and new members of the collective. Lastly, immerse yourself in the atmospheric sounds of No Man's Land, a duo specializing in improvisational drone music. Stay tuned for future editions of the Norla Drone series and express your interest by contacting thingsviralbookings@gmail.com. Ticket prices range from A$11.90 to A$17.19.

The upcoming Melbourne Drone Orchestra event, titled Norla Series Ed. 4/5, is set to be a collaboration with Janus Tapes, showcasing a lineup of local and interstate harsh noise acts working within a drone-based medium. This edition of the Norla Series, curated by Ben Schmidt of Janus Tapes, promises to be the harshest yet, featuring artists like Global Genocide Division, Pubis Mons, Sulphur Garden, PT, and Chris Groves' Chrysalis. Expect a night of apocalyptic power electronics, dynamic darkened drones, and intense confrontations, all constructed using analog equipment and DIY instruments. The event will take place at The Mission to Seafarers Victoria in Docklands on May 26, 2024. Ticket prices range from A$11.90 to A$17.19, offering attendees an immersive experience into the world of experimental and harsh noise music. This edition of the Norla Series is not to be missed for fans of the genre seeking a unique and compelling sonic journey.