After a year devoid of live music, Simona Castricum is bringing it harder than ever Photo by Alex Dubois
Words by August Billy
In what sounds like the synopsis for a neon-branded sci-fi flick, she’ll appear alongside hordes of synthesisers at Sidney Myer Music Bowl this month.
The rapturing event is all thanks to the Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio – better known as MESS – who’ve curated a dazzling lineup of homegrown electronic music goodness.
In addition to Mat Watson and the 16-piece MESS Synthesiser Orchestra, the event will feature performances from Wiradjuri woman and interdisciplinary artist Naretha Williams, percussion explorer R. Rebeiro (of My Disco), and the fizzy electronic collaging of B(if)tek’s Nicole Skeltys.