Hear some far-out new sounds at ΩHM Festival of Other Music
Celebrating the possibilities of music to bring you sounds beyond the ordinary, ΩHM Festival of Other Music returns to Brisbane Powerhouse from February 28 to March 22. Showcasing a diverse line-up of artists who explore the far-out fringes of sound and performance, this genre-defying festival has become a cultural fixture for Brisbane musos. From Japanese rock icons to transformative music-led meditation experiences, here’s a few of the acts we can’t wait to catch….
Bonny Light Horseman – Brisbane Powerhouse
Friday February 28, 2025
Grammy-nominated folk supergroup Bonny Light Horseman is made up of Anais Mitchell (American solo singer/songwriter), Eric D. Johnson (of the Fruit Bats) and Josh Kaufman (of Muzz). Bringing its captivating layers of sound and storytelling to ΩHM Festival of Other Music, Bonny Light Horseman will be performing its latest album Keep Me On Your Mind/See You Free. A heartfelt and unfiltered ode to the messy beauty of humanity, this standing-room show promises an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring music. Grab a spot here.
Camille O’Sullivan – Brisbane Powerhouse
Friday March 7, 2025
Queen of cabaret, Edinburgh Festival favourite and multi-award-winning singer Camille O’Sullivan delivers a spellbinding performance in Loveletter. This deeply moving and captivating new show also serves as a heartfelt tribute to her late friends Shane McGowan and Sinéad O’Connor. Weaving songs and stories from artists like Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, David Bowie and Radiohead, Camille explores the full spectrum of human emotion—loss and love, joy and sorrow, lightness and darkness. At times reverent and hymnal, at others electrifying and raw, this extraordinary showcase of talent and emotion is as dynamic as it is intimate. Don’t miss out, book your tickets here.
Etran de L’Aïr – Brisbane Powerhouse
Thursday March 13, 2025
The legendary masters of ‘100% SAHARA GUITAR,’ Etran de L’Aïr will sweep you away with its hypnotic desert grooves. This electric desert rock band brings the raw, reverb-drenched energy of Agadez to Brisbane, creating a whirlwind of rhythm and melody. Led by a dynamic trio of brothers – Moussa, Abdoulaye, and Abdourahamane – Etran de L’Aïr is a force of nature to behold. Catch one of their awe-inspiring live performances, which crackle with electric energy as they seamlessly swap instruments on stage and keep the audience moving to their irresistible beats. Book here.
Camerata – Brisbane Powerhouse
Saturday March 1, 2025
Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra is taking centre stage with Interludes – Music for Meditation, a 60-minute concert-meditation experience in the round. This intimate and immersive performance features a quintet from Camerata, transporting you into a world of deep relaxation and reflection through the power of live music. Audiences are invited to BYO yoga mats and surrender themselves to a tranquil journey through the soothing, serene sounds of Beethoven, Max Richter and beyond. Get your ticket here.
Sound-Space Silent Disco – Brisbane Powerhouse
Sunday March 2, 2025
An exciting lineup of DJs will take the stage for Sound Space, a vibrant silent disco evening blending sound and community creativity. This immersive event explores the dynamic spectrum of sound, silence, noise, and music. Attendees can also participate in a community-created soundscape workshop on the platform, celebrating the art of auditory exploration, collaboration, and expression. Presented in partnership with Creative Spaces, this event includes programming designed for neurodivergent audiences, inviting everyone to experience the power of sound in an inclusive, creative environment. Book a spot now.
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The 5.6.7.8’s – Brisbane Powerhouse
Friday March 21, 2025
Tokyo’s wildest export, The 5.6.7.8’s, are storming back Down Under. Known worldwide for their electrifying appearance in Kill Bill, this legendary Japanese rock band has been delivering high-energy performances since 1986. Full of retro rockabilly style and infectious charisma, they’ve become a cult favourite with their riotous musical fusion of rockabilly, garage rock, and punk. Witness the timeless energy and raw power of these trailblazers live the ΩHM Festival of Other Music. Score your seats here.
Songs for Dead Sailors – Brisbane Powerhouse
Wednesday March 5, 2025
Acclaimed Brisbane musician Toby Wren leads a hauntingly beautiful exploration of love and loss in the age of tall ships with a live performance of his seventh album, Songs for Dead Sailors. Inspired by 18th-century shipwreck paintings, the performance features the extraordinary vocals of Merinda Dias-Jayasinha and a sextet of Brisbane’s finest improvising musicians, narrating a journey of departure, longing, and peril on the high seas. Enhanced by Valentine Koch’s live projections and animations, the show vividly captures the transition from serene shores to turbulent waters. Richly layered and profoundly moving, get tickets to this unforgettable fusion of music and visual storytelling here.
To learn more about the ΩHM Festival of Other Music’s exciting itinerary, head here.