Emily is embarking on an endurance journey through the soundtrack of her life. At 44, she has curated decades of memories, each era marked by the songs that shaped her from the early 80s to today.
Across 7.5 hours, Emily will travel backwards through time—starting in the 2020s and winding her way to the 80s—performing her own arrangements of her favourite songs from each decade. You’re invited to travel with her for a single decade or stay for the full journey as she shares personal stories and showcases her distinctive artistry, reshaping familiar songs with harp, voice, violin, and electronic loops.
She’ll also revive her much‑loved “guess the songs” mashup competition for each decade, with the chance to win an original artwork.
There are many ways to experience the marathon: sit back and close your eyes, share your own stories, or step outside and sing along to your heart’s content. The journey is yours to choose.
Book for a decade or for the complete journey.
Blowing the dust out of 11 Frederick Street.
Refract delivers, light, dance, bubbles, a silver peacock & la trash magnifique.
Dive into the murky depths and uncover the secret life of Tasmania’s short-finned eel, an immersive performance following one of nature’s greatest migrations, from the tropical ocean near Vanuatu to the cool rivers of Tasmania. Blending original music, underwater sound recordings, visuals, science and storytelling, it traces the eel’s profound hold on human history, from the ancient aquaculture systems at Budj Bim to Aristotle’s 2,300-year search for their spawning grounds.
Performed by Where Water Meets (Emily Sheppard and Yyan Ng) with eel researcher Dr Malcolm Johnson, this show features the world’s first eel-skin instruments, and asks how we might live alongside these remarkable, and increasingly threatened, creatures.
Curious about eels? Of course you are. Join us for a hands-on session inspired by the world of The Secret Life of Eels, getting up close with the science, stories and mystery behind Tasmania’s short-finned eel.
Expect something hands-on, interesting, and a little bit slippery.
Ever had a song stop you in your tracks, or a sip of wine that felt like it was made just for that moment? Turns out that’s not a coincidence. Wine and music light up the brain in strikingly similar ways, and together they hit differently.
Science says the two speak the same language to the brain, and at Wax and Wine, you get to hear it for yourself.
Fine drops from Tamar Valley wineries, poured alongside tunes from DJ Randall Foxx, hosted by Curly Haslam-Coates of Vintage Tasmania. A longgggg Sunday Session chasing that perfect note, glass in hand.
Previously known as Vino + Vinyl, Grapes + Grooves or Bubbles + Beats. We love an alliteration.
Your ticket includes tastings from wineries across the Tamar Valley Wine Route, with bottles for sale on the day.
#youngtion is a launchpad for emerging musicians aged 14-18, giving them the spotlight to share original music with a welcoming festival audience. Guided by mentorship from Launceston’s music scene, it’s a non-competitive space to build confidence, gain live experience, and connect with fellow young creatives.
