STACK #159 Jan 2018

MUSIC

NEWS

Unfortunately not, as once items enter the Vault they become museum objects handled with white gloves, and can’t leave the Vault. There will however be an ARIA Hall Of Fame area which will celebrate Daryl Braithwaite as this year’s inductee, and we will have some items from his personal collection on display. Each year a new artist is inducted into the Hall Of Fame we will celebrate their inclusion in this dedicated area.

Angus Young's schoolboy costume, worn in performance with AC/DC. Photograph by Mark Ashkenasy.

Tunic worn by Chrissy Amphlett in performance with Divinyls, late 1980s.

WHO IS JANINE

There is also mention of an ongoing program of events at the Arts Centre but also via outreach – will parts of the collection be travelling, or is it performances which will get to regional areas? There is a great series of programs associated with the Australian Music Vault that has been developed

BARRAND? Janine Barrand is the Director of Collections at Arts Centre Melbourne. She has worked in the performing arts and museums for over 30 years and has a special interest in popular music. As Director, Janine is responsible for leading access programs, and the development and management of the Australian Performing Arts Collection, now numbering over 600,000 items documenting the history of circus, dance, music, opera and theatre. Janine has also curated major exhibitions exploring the impact and influence of Australia’s leading performers including Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave along with Rock Chicks, the story of women in Australian music.

Suit of armour worn by Ngaiire

by the Arts Learning team at Arts Centre Melbourne. It features events for schools and also the general public. We are also planning some outreach activities but cannot reveal these details just yet.

during performance at Splendour In The Grass, 2016. Kindly lent by Ngaiire. Costume design and construction by Melaine Knight. 3D print dragons by Alex Polo (Metal Stone Wood Studio).

Is the exhibition going to become a permanent

fixture at the Arts Centre? This first phase of the Australian Music Vault will run for three years – but wouldn’t it be amazing if it was permanent! And please remember, when we open it is just the start of the journey; we will be rotating content and telling new stories, so the celebration of Australian contemporary music has just begun! We recommend regular visits! ZKR

Guitar used by Ed Kuepper with The Saints and Laughing Clowns, 1972–75. Made by Veleno, Florida, USA, 1972- 1975. Lent by the Museum of Applied Artsand Sciences, Sydney. Purchased 1993.

The Australian Music Vault is now open at the Arts Centre Melbourne.

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