Drama Queen Album Launch X un.Named Exhibition
Schedule
Sat Sep 14 2024 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Location
The Motley Bauhaus | Melbourne, VI
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✨ THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT ✨Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the launch of Simone Spittle's deeply personal and poignant album, 'Drama Queen', and the opening night of ‘un.NAMED’ Exhibition by un.CREATES!
This exclusive event offers attendees the unique opportunity to witness Simone perform the entire track listing of 'Drama Queen' alongside The Crossing Machine String Quartet and full band with Rachel Trainor on Drums and Claire McCorkell on Backing Vocals.
As an extra special addition and to facilitate Simone's diva moment on stage, Adam Przewlocki will be performing session piano ~ AND will be joined alongside the Divine Divas Show Choir... AND Rainbow Voices Community Choir!
Following the performance of 'Drama Queen's entire track listing, guests will be welcomed into The Changing Room Gallery for the official opening of ‘un.NAMED’ ~ an inclusive exhibition showcasing artwork by LGBTQIA+ Folks and Allies, curated by un.CREATES!
About ‘Drama Queen’ | Simone Spittle
Simone Spittle (she/her/hers) is a singer-songwriter known for her authentic storytelling, mesmerising voice and empowering music. Through her debut album 'Drama Queen,' Simone shares her journey of healing and self-discovery, inviting listeners to embrace their true selves and navigate life's complexities with authenticity.
'Drama Queen’, is a deeply personal album, chronicling Simone’s lived experiences healing from her childhood, love in its many forms (dating/first love/self-love/Queer love/heartbreak), existing in a larger body, owning your story and all the joyful mess in between.
"At its heart, 'Drama Queen' is about reclaiming my narrative and asserting my worth," explains Simone. "Through my music, I aim to inspire others to embrace their true selves and navigate life's complexities with authenticity.” Simone bravely confronts the impact of childhood trauma, challenging labels like 'Drama Queen' that once stifled her spirit.
Through 'Drama Queen', she invites audiences to witness her transformation from a young girl who Survived complex trauma to a woman who boldly asserts her worth and desires. Simone's album unfolds chronologically, each track serving as a timestamp from her journey of healing so far. Her music is not just a collection of songs but a manifesto of empowerment, a declaration that she is living life on her own terms and embracing all facets of her identity.
About ‘un.NAMED’ Exhibition | Curated by un.CREATES
un.NAMED is an inclusive exhibition showcasing artwork by LGBTQIA+ Folks and Allies, curated by un.CREATES. This will be a powerful exhibition of various creatives reclaiming space, self and body through art. The theme, in honour of Simone’s album title, sets intention of inspiring and acknowledging all our self-reclamation journeys over the names people have called us and the boxes they have tried to put us in.
un.CREATES is a volunteer run, community minded art curator from Wadawurrung Country. Our aim is to build safe and inclusive spaces for people to express, connect and heal creatively.
In making art more accessible/approachable we endeavour to break down barriers on challenging conversations and give place for others to be seen and heard their way.
So, what are you waiting for?
Don't miss this opportunity to experience Simone Spittle's album launch and the opening night of un.NAMED, marking a significant milestone in the artistic journeys of Simone and un.CREATES, and offering an evening of reflection, empowerment and celebration of identity.
This event comes with a content warning of mentions of FDV / Suicide / Suicidal Thoughts / Death / Grief / Infant Loss / First Responder Trauma / Family Estrangement / Complex Childhood trauma.
All songs can be listened to in advance here ~ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nnuWKw12YYEzu-nCk4j3epcim8NSCTvlw&si=wDfWNs37wfYb3ir1
Accessibility info here: https://www.themotley.com.au/forms/MotleyAccessDocument.pdf
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Where is it happening?
The Motley Bauhaus, 118-120 Elgin St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia,Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
