Photos by Sydney photographer Daniel Boud
The MCA in live music venue mode
The three week run of Creative Sydney came to an end on Friday night with a performance of Sydney Songs at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Many Sydney muso’s performed songs about Sydney backed by the Alan Dale Allstars, lead by Lindsay McDougal.
Peter Head performing with his daughter Loene Carmen and Grandaughter Holiday Sidewinder
Creative Sydneysiders
Spod performing his ode to Ashfield, 2131
The evening began with a panel discussion on the topic "The Future of Art and Technology" which included Nick Robertson who worked with Brian Eno on his 77 Million Paintings artwork
Dave from Dappled Cities performed an unexpectedly touching version of 'And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda'
Dave Graney closed the night
Creative Sydney was a fantastic initiative, focusing attention on the often unacknowledged or unknown creative communities in Sydney.
It was humbling for me to play some small part in it by appearing on their list of Creative Catalysts.
I look forward to seeing it happen again in 2010.
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