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Sep 26 2024

Culture and Creativity Seminar – Robotic Musicianship

Speaker: Dr. Richard SaveryDate\Time: Thursday 26 September 2024, 12:30-13:30Location: Building 1 Level A Room 1A21, University of Canberra (NB Room 1a21 is accessed from the foyer joining Building 1 and Mizzuna café); or Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92448872384AbstractRobotic musicianship is an emerging interdisciplinary field combining music, computer science performance studies, artificial intelligence (AI), and mechatronics. This presentation will describe projects exploring how findings from robotic musicianship can extend into general AI and the robotics industry. The first project, Emotional Musical Prosody, embeds musical phrases into industrial robotics for improved trust and collaboration. The second project describes a system for an interactive rapping robot and the implications for expert human robot interaction. The final project describes a new system for robotic musical practice and the implications for robot development. All are welcome!BioRichard Savery is a developer of artificial intelligence and robotics, using music and creativity as a medium to program better interactions, understandings and models. He is currently a Macquarie University Research Fellow, focused on developing a rapping and drumming interactive robot. He was recently awarded a DECRA fellowship (2025-2027), focusing on robots and AI in long-term use and groups. His research has received $3.8 million in funding and significant industry partnerships. His work has been featured in Scientific American, BBC Radio and Disney +. He completed a PhD in Music Technology (minor in Human Computer Interaction), at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The Culture and Creativity Seminar Series is hosted by the Centre for Cultural and Creative Research (CCCR), Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra. To discover upcoming seminars, please follow us on Facebook @uccccr, or Instagram and Twitter @uc_cccr. Alternatively, join our mailing list by emailing cccr@canberra.edu.au.Any questions and accessibility requests please contact: cccr@canberra.edu.au.

12:30 - 13:30
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Oct 5 2024

Middle Kids

There is a question at the heart of Faith Crisis Pt 1, the third album from Sydney’s emotive indie trio Middle Kids. Over 13 propulsive, ecstatic and gorgeous tracks, songwriter and vocalist Hannah Joy attempts to tease out the question of belief; the breaking of it, and how it is rebuilt. Co-produced by Tim Fitz and Jonathan Gilmore (The 1975, Beabadoobee), Joy and bandmates Fitz and Harry Day masterfully express the sensation of being overwhelmed, swept up and dragged down in songs that exalt and lift you higher.Featuring a collaboration with Gang of Youths frontman Dave Le’aupepe, Faith Crisis Pt 1 is brimming with yearning, angst, pop brightness, belief in love and reassurance that even from the bottom, it’s possible to believe in beautiful things. Middle Kids‘ last album Today We’re The Greatest won Best Rock Album at the 2021 ARIA Awards. Released at the height of the pandemic, the album garnered the band several US TV show performances including Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Late, Late Show with James Cordon.Middle Kids first gained attention in 2017 with their debut single, ‘Edge Of Town’ and their debut album, Lost Friends, which won Triple J’s Best Australian Album Award in 2018. The success of their albums has also earned the band an international touring profile which has included supporting shows with the likes of Bloc Party, Kings of Leon, War on Drugs and Cold War Kids and festivals such as The Governors Ball, Lollapalooza, Osheaga Festival and many more.

19:30 - 23:30
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Oct 24 2024

Explore & Discover with us: University of Canberra Information Night - Orange

Come and explore & discover what the University of Canberra has to offer you!Hear from our Student Recruitment team, find out about our different entry pathways, uncover the many support services on offer, discuss all things sport, and meet with our knowledgeable staff to find your perfect career fit.We are young at heart, ambitious and curious. We focus on individuals and their communities rather than ourselves.We believe in building a brighter future. Whether transforming individuals, educating the future workforce or solving research challenges we approach everything with optimism, a fresh set of eyes, a professional sensibility and a drive to rapidly evolve and elevate.As the University of the nation’s capital we reflect the progressive, educated and welcoming environment of Canberra and the capital region. We are inclusive and approachable, confident in our abilities, and relate to different audiences by putting their interests first.Canberra is a central hub for the capital region and regional New South Wales and offers direct access to a safe and relaxed lifestyle that is complimented by all the benefits of a connected, progressive and growing city. We provide access to world-class teaching in a tight-knit campus environment that allows students to explore their individual passions, build lasting connections, have unique experiences that nurture their talent and drive and succeed in their chosen profession for the benefit of their community.We are a young and ambitious 鶹Ƶ, striving to elevate individuals and their communities that surround Canberra.We are a leader, a guide, a collaborator, a doer and a friend to those who wish to change themselves and the world around them for the benefit of their community, their nation and humanity.We hope to see you there!

17:30 - 18:30
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Oct 25 2024

Spiderbait - Black Betty 20th Anniversary Tour

Iconic Aussie rockers Spiderbait will hit the road with their Black Betty 20th Anniversary Tour this August, September and October, playing an extensive run of shows to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their seminal 2004 album, Tonight Alright and standout track, ‘Black Betty’.Recorded in California, Tonight Alright (2004) leant into the hard rock sound of the early-2000’s. The album debuted at No.14 on the ARIA Album Chart that year and featured the band’s most popular song to date, ‘Black Betty’.Renowned for their dynamic on-stage energy, Spiderbait are without doubt one of the country’s most beloved live acts. Most recently touring Australia in 2022, the trio shows no sign of slowing down, their intensity and camaraderie endearing them to fans right across the globe.“Spiderbait made a mighty lush sound… They played with an energising, steamrolling pace that never let up” – MusicFeeds“… a roaring set, high energy, pub/alt-rock, shouting and groovy” – The MusicThe story of Spiderbait is an unlikely but heart-warming one – three friends from a small Australian country town taking on the music scene, and emerging triumphantly thirty years later, friendship intact, and now one of the biggest and best rock bands on the national landscape.The trio’s popularity spans three decades and shows no signs of abating. They’ve released seven acclaimed albums and chalked up almost every Australian accolade possible, taking home multiple ARIA Awards, topping charts and becoming the first Australian band to take the crown in triple j’s prestigious Hottest 100 of 1996 with ‘Buy Me A Pony’.Australian rock ‘n roll royalty, and with a catalogue of music that’s distinctive and uncompromising, Spiderbait’s anticipated Black Betty 20th Anniversary Tour will see the band playing their greatest hits and celebrating their greatest hit of all.

18:30 - 23:30
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May 28 2025

Cody Pennington Country Show

Grab your cowboy boots and your little black dress as Cody Pennington brings his country show to Australia in May 2025!Get ready for the Cody Pennington Country Show - the only country show starring a true-blue Nashville artist!After two incredible sold-out tours and over 50,000 tickets sold, Nashville native Cody Pennington is bringing his country show to Australia for the first time!Join us for a night of unforgettable country music as we pay tribute to the finest artists in the genre, including Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, and many more. Cody will also be performing his chart-topping originals, including the #1 hit "Downtown" and the #2 "Cowboy Sitting at the Bar."What to Expect:? A Tribute to Country Legends, Old and New - Sing along to your favorite country classics as Cody pays homage to the legends who've shaped the genre, both old and new. If you're a country fan, you'll hear something you love!? Cody Pennington's Own Hits - Experience Cody's chart-topping tracks live as he takes you on a journey through his musical career.? Unforgettable Live Performances - Prepare for an epic night of high-energy entertainment, dazzling lights, and top-notch musicianship.? Dancing & Good Times - Grab your partner and dance the night away, or simply sit back and soak in the pure country vibes.? Fan Engagement - Cody loves his fans, and he's ready to connect with you like never before. Get ready for some exciting surprises! This is your chance to be part of a country music party like no other.Tickets are sure to disappear faster than a tumbleweed in the wind, so mark your calendar and grab your tickets fast!Let’s make memories, celebrate the heart of country music, and raise the roof at the Cody Pennington Country Show!

19:00 - 23:30

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