Haiku Hands + Ajak Kwai | Tumbalong Nights

Never fear, Haiku Hands are here… ready to liberate us from the everyday. Bringing their rainbow super-soaker of joy and fun to the Tumbalong Nights stage, this alt-dance pop-tronic all-girl-power troop of Claire Nakazawa, Beatrice Lewis, Mie Nakazawa, and performing member Mataya Young, promises to have everyone up and dancing from the first beat.

Wild and raw, unabashed and unapologetic, their music spells empowerment and freedom – particularly for anyone who feels repressed or like they are not allowed to take up space or be in certain spaces. Reminiscent of relentless, sexy, punkish electro acts Miss Kittin, Ladytron and Le Tigre, Haiku Hands’ rave energy, chanted harmonies and scythe-like synths will bounce you onto the dance floor – pronto.

“Australia’s most electrifying pop prospect” – NME

South Sudanese Ajak Kwai supports with inspiring and soulful tunes infused with funky-Afro beats that reveal the depth of her South Sudanese roots. Performing in English, Arabic, and her native language, Dinka, Ajak’s music draws upon South Sudanese funk and blues influences and brings together elements of traditional music alongside more contemporary gestures. Hear the result – something totally unique and powerful.

“Kwai's song-writing here is deceptively simple and irrepressibly catchy… her uncompromising delivery reaches deep into your soul.” – Roots World

SET TIMES

• 7:00PM - Ajak Kwai
• 9:00PM - Haiku Hands

TUMBALONG NIGHTS

Vivid Sydney presents a curated contemporary music program at Tumbalong Park featuring some of Australia’s most exciting artists alongside Sydney’s hottest emerging acts. Catch FREE live shows each Wednesday to Saturday night, right in the heart of the Light Walk.