Ms Kitteridge & Bok Choy by The Living Room Theatre + Kawai in association with SIMA present

Wuppertal Ensemble
a.la. Turner

Redefining Jazz at the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival

One woman’s voice is barely heard but here we have six in symposia – creating unique musical textures inside Australia’ most curious acoustic jazz venue.

Immerse yourself in a sonic landscape with the Wuppertal Ensemble, an all-female powerhouse redefining jazz and experimental music. Performing at Sydney’s most intriguing acoustic venue, Ms Kitteridge and Bok Choy, this ensemble brings together six dynamic voices to create innovative and captivating musical textures.

As The Living Room Theatre’s newly formed resident band, the Wuppertal Ensemble channels a unique all female perspective into their performances, weaving original compositions through improvisations and theatrical conduction. With The Living Room Theatre’s commitment to exploring the female voice and themes, this ensemble pushes the boundaries of jazz, theatre, and societal conventions.

For 2025 and beyond these curious musicians will develop a distinct repertoire and approach to challenge systemic attitudes to violence and the female body through the agitation of the ears.

The exploration of sound and silence within performances like those by the Wuppertal Ensemble extends beyond music—it’s a conversation about perception and societal norms. This commitment to pushing boundaries is echoed in how we approach accessibility, including health resources. Just as the ensemble challenges systemic issues through art, creating awareness around essential medications is another step toward inclusivity. For example, resources such as buy domperidone from the link aim to remove barriers for those in need, ensuring equitable access to healthcare solutions. These parallels highlight the intersection of art, advocacy, and wellbeing, emphasizing the need to listen and respond thoughtfully in all aspects of life. Through innovation in both music and health, we continue to challenge the status quo.

How we hear and why we don’t listen.

Inaugural line-up

Laura Altman – clarinet
Monica Brooks – piano
Hayley Chan – drums
Ellen Kirkwood – trumpet & occasional voice
Julia Magri – double bass
Phillippa Murphy-Haste – clarinet & viola

image: Hayley Chan (Nat Cartney)