7.45–8.30pm, Fri 18 Aug

Maiwar Green Stage

Melbourne born, LA based artist and producer, BANOFFEE represents the new wave of mutant pop bubbling up from the queer club underground. Her new wave, R’n’B, electronic pop is heightened with gliding synths, syncopated beats and textured vocals. Banoffee’s debut album, Look At Us Now Dad (2020) is an uplifting, optimistic journey that celebrates survival in the face of abuse and adversity.

6.00–7.45pm, 8.30–9.00pm & 9.45–10.30pm, Fri 18 Aug

Outside GOMA Entry

PNG born, Meanjin based Zed Mero is a staple in the local DJ scene and has been for over a decade. Zed’s style and skill is like no other and will have your head bopping and your heart melting.

9.00–9.45pm, Sat 19 Aug

Maiwar Green Stage | Auslan interpreted

Australian songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Nai Palm is the co-founder of multi-Grammy nominated indie quartet Hiatus Kaiyote. Based in Melbourne, her songs blend jazz, hip-hop, and neo-soul with a unique mesmerizing vocal sound. Hiatus Kaiyote’s songs have been sampled by the likes of Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Anderson Paak. Nai Palm featured and collaborated on the song ‘More Than a Woman’ on Drake’s album Scorpion. In 2017, she released her debut solo album Needle Paw, which features stripped down original tracks, collaborations and covers.

6.30pm, 7.30pm & 8.30pm, Fri 18 & Sat 19 Aug

Gallery 1.2

Soprano Panayiota Kalatzis performs on the steps of Michael Zavros’ mural of the Parthenon, Acropolis Now 2023, accompanied by George Bousias on the bouzouki.

Panayiota Kalatzis will be dressed by Brisbane-based fashion label Bulley Bulley for these events.

Panayiota Kalatzis

Greek/Australia soprano Panayiota Kalatzis is graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium with Bachelor of Music in Classical voice and a Masters in Music Studies in Opera. In 2013 Panayiota was a Dame Nellie Melba scholar in Victoria and in 2014 she won the Australian International Opera Award to study a Master in Wales, Cardiff. After her return from Cardiff Panayiota won Australia’s prestigious Opera award The Herald Sun Aria (2016). Panayiota has performed extensively on the stage and on a concert platform all over Australia and internationally. Since covid, Panayiota has taken on a different role as a singing teacher, inspiring the next generation of singers from musical theatre, jazz, pop to classical. She performs as soloist and regularly performs with ‘The 7 Sopranos’. Panayiota has also added another role to her title, as a new mum to her beautiful daughter, Aria.

George Bousias

George (Yiorgo in Greek) Bousias is an internationally acclaimed Bouzouki musician who began his musical journey from the age of 15 years old, performing frequently at The Greek Club in Brisbane. He has worked with world famous singers, artists and musicians throughout his career in Australia and overseas. In 2011 George combined forces with Avra Velis and released a CD with titled Avra and Yiorgo.Throughout his musical journey, George has developed a unique style of playing which incorporates Greek folk/popular/classical with popular western and world music styles, however traditional Bouzouki music is his speciality.

6.00–10.30pm, Fri 18 & Sat 19 Aug

River Room

Drop-in and draw from two rich still-life displays inspired by artists eX de Medici and Michael Zavros.

The displays have been created by local designer Clo Love. All materials provided, and all skill levels welcome!

6.00–10.30pm, Fri 18 & Sat 19 Aug

Gallery 1.1 & 1.2

Known for his extraordinary technical prowess, Michael Zavros has captivated audiences with his sumptuous realist renderings and surreal juxtapositions. Read more.