The Lab, 63 Light Square, Adelaide (2024)

11/12/2024

We’re excited to welcome Georgia Oatley back to The Lab in 2025! This time headlining the unveil of her debut album ‘A Pastoral’ — a sensory journey of ambient electronica and Trip Hop, inspired by the organic beauty of the land.

Be transported by a tender and soulful soundscape, as Georgia is joined by an incredible local lineup of My Chérie, Maryam Rahmani and Gabriella Smart, with visuals from Joe F and stage design from Claude Creighton.

Sat 15 Feb | The Lab at ILA
8pm – 11:30pm
Tickets on sale now via the link in The Lab’s bio.
Presented by .oatley sntour / / / .o.e._.f /

27/11/2024

This Saturday night as part of Team Rolfes 321 Rule, New York-based artist and live cinema director Kevin Peter He presents Passage, a new version of his audiovisual show brought to life through a collaboration with Adelaide's Messianic Gloss.

Passage is a speculative audiovisual performance that unfolds within a simulated ecology, created by artist Kevin Peter He. The show takes form as a POV journey through the one-day lifespan of a speculative organism. As it ascends a cybernetic forest nestled in the mountains, it witnesses a sunrise that unveils the true workings of the world.

What does nature look and sound like if it were born of a computer? Passage delves into the entanglement of natural and artificial systems, imagining a self-sustaining ecosystem where organic life fuses with computational circuitry to create an otherworldly symbiosis.

Variables such as the gaze of the embodied camera, shifting micro-biomes, and the passage of time foster emergent behaviors, dynamically reshaping the audio-visual composition in real-time. This feedback loop with a live improvised musical response from MXG, and the techno-biosphere itself creates a living, breathing experience that blurs the boundaries between nature and machine.

Saturday 30 November | The Lab at ILA
https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event/the-lab-at-ila-team-rolfes-present-321rule-starring-ninajirachi/

25/11/2024

This Saturday, Team Rolfes [NYC] takeover w Ninajirachi starring as Eris Wonderful in their first original ‘real-time club-theatre’ performance, 321Rule to close out their first international tour.

Our biggest and final event of 2024 showcases The Lab at its finest, unleashing its full technical capabilities alongside a stellar support lineup, including a collaboration by Zerospace Studio Director Kevin Peter He (NYC, USA) with Messianic Gloss, + an exclusive all-local collaboration between Capital Waste, Quartz Pistol, and Michael Ellingford.

LG! Get final release tickets & more info @ the link below.
https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event/the-lab-at-ila-team-rolfes-present-321rule-starring-ninajirachi/

15/11/2024

We’re very excited to announce our biggest and final show for 2024! Coming all the way from New York City, acclaimed creators Team Rolfes are taking over The Lab with starring guest Ninajirachi to present 321 Rule – the first fully original, real-time club-theatre performance combining VR puppetry and motion-capture avatars.

This groundbreaking show is the result of years of pioneering 3D live performance, featuring collaborations with artists like Danny L Harle, Rabit, House of Kenzo, Lady Gaga, Arca, and Marshstepper.

No two shows are the same. 321Rule constantly evolves, with new musical collaborators keeping each performance fresh and unpredictable.
For its Adelaide debut, Team Rolfes teams up with Naarm-based musician and producer Ninajirachi. Together, they explore a chaotic future where human memories are mined like video game levels, unlocking hidden pasts to create new futures—at a steep price.

Joined by NYC based Kevin Peter He in a special collaboration with Messianic Gloss, + the return of longtime collaborators of The Lab CAPITAL WASTE x Quartz Pistol x Michael Ellingford, Saturday 30 November promises to close out 2024 through the ultimate showcase exploring the intersection of cutting edge technology, performance and sound.

30 November | The Lab at ILA
A limited allocation of discounted early bird tickets are on sale at the link in our bio now.rolfes .rolfes .rolfes .pistol

13/11/2024

FEAST FESTIVAL 2024 is here!

Saturday November 23rd Q***r Club arrives at ILA with Fab @ The Lab!

Including performances from self proclaimed local band (from Sydney) , plus and

With drag performance from
and tracks spun by

An epic night of music for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.

EGOSIM
MUM THINKS BLUE
THE MONDAYS
+
DAISY CONFUSED
DJ SAMUEL GRAVES

Saturday 23rd November 8pm - midnight.
A limited range of discounted early bird tickets are available now via and the link in our bio.

13/11/2024

FEAST FESTIVAL 2024 is here!

Saturday November 16th The Lab will play host to a variety show like no other, presented by multi-disciplinary production house The Collective.

Featuring an exciting mix of drag, comedy, music, performance, and more... join us for Nungay Night - a night celebrating Blak and Q***r artistry with a focus on recognition, respect, and celebration!

Swipe to view the incredible artists performing across the night!

CONSTANTINA BUSH
SIVILLION
DJ SUPERSTAN
MC MARCELLUS ENALANGA
SIRLINSKI STYLES
CRINGETRENDER
BEC GOLLAN
+
more!

Saturday 16 November | 8pm - Late
Tickets are available now via or through the link in our bio.

06/11/2024

Updated line up: Rising pop and R&B sensation Natasha Bianca is returning to The Lab, this time debuting her headline show, SHE - the Tour. Celebrating the release of her powerful new EP SHE, expect a bold showcase of female empowerment and femininity. Delving into themes of self-discovery and joined by an all-female lineup with Joey Pappas and Shanaya Silva, this one is not to be missed!

Sat 9 Nov | The Lab at ILA
8pm - Late
Get tickets at the link in our bio.
Presented by
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04/11/2024

Don't miss Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange this Friday night (Nov 8th) in The Lab!
Incredible and electrifying jazz fusion, this will be a special one. Supported by Erin Buku and Duck! Radio DJs with visuals by Miles Dunne.
Tickets available through the link in our bio.
📷 by .hamiltoncoates

.radio .dunne.artist

31/10/2024

Excited to announce Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange are headed to The Lab November 8th!

Featuring members of Nu-soul powerhouse 30/70 – Z*F*E*X are set on embodying the hypnotic club rhythms of the dancefloor through a live band experience. The transformative ethos of open-air free parties, psychedelic raves, and the best of underground culture combine to create a truly unique musical experience.

Joining the line up in support will be the RnB, Neo-soul, and hip hop powerhouse Erin Buku, with a mix of DJs courtesy of Duck! Radio, bringing hand-picked selections to set the mood across the evening. A first class offering from start to finish!

Fri, 8 Nov at The Lab
Tickets are on sale now via the link in our bio.
.radio .dunne.artist

28/10/2024

Amid his debut solo exhibition, Post Organic, and recently following his work with Boiler Room Melbourne/Naarm, original 2021 Lab Rats member and long-time collaborator Miles Dunne returns to present our next artist talk as part of our reimagined Lab Rats program.

Miles Dunne is a Kaurna based multi-disciplinary artist working in creative technology, design, and installation. His work embraces movement, light, colour and creative problem solving.

Discussing the theme of digital in the physical and physical in the digital, gain insight into an overview of Miles’ evolving practice that combines digital tools with sculptural and spatial thinking.

Tuesday, November 5, 5pm at The Lab
Thanks to support from ILA and Lumo Energy, this event is free to attend but registration is required via the link in our bio

23/10/2024

Rising pop and R&B sensation Natasha Bianca is returning to The Lab, this time debuting her headline show, SHE - the Tour. Celebrating the release of her powerful new EP SHE, expect a bold showcase of female empowerment and femininity. Delving into themes of self-discovery and joined by an all-female lineup with Joey Pappas and Vision, this one is not to be missed!

Sat 9 Nov | The Lab at ILA
8pm - Late
Presented by RENEGADE
https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event/natasha-bianca-she-the-tour/

22/10/2024

We’ve joined forces with to celebrate the upcoming launch of ’s debut album, Duality.

Duality represents a culmination of years of creative evolution, featuring a mix of deep bass tracks and ethereal soundscapes. Be among the first to experience the album performed live, supported by local electronic artists including Xela Rae, DUSKI, SKIT & Contagious,

Co-presented by Fresh 92.7, LEZEN’s launch party emphasises support for local music talent, showing the vibrant community of Adelaide’s electronic music scene.

Sat, 26 Oct | The Lab at ILA
Tickets on sale now via the link in The Lab’s bio

22/10/2024

This Saturday night we're throwing a party with LEZEN to celebrate the launch of his debut album, Duality. Co-presented by Fresh 92.7, LEZEN’s launch party emphasises support for local music talent, showing the vibrant community of Adelaide’s electronic music scene. Supported by local electronic artists including Xela Rae, DUSKI, SKIT & Contagious, this one is not to be missed!

Final tickets are moving quickly, get yours via the link below.

Sat, 26 Oct | The Lab at ILA
https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event/fresh-92-7-x-lezen-present-duality-album-launch/

27/09/2024

We’ve joined forces with to celebrate the upcoming launch of ’s debut album, Duality.

Duality represents a culmination of years of creative evolution, featuring a mix of deep bass tracks and ethereal soundscapes. Be among the first to experience the album performed live, supported by local electronic artists including Xela Rae, DUSKI, SKIT & Contagious,

Co-presented by Fresh 92.7, LEZEN’s launch party emphasises support for local music talent, showing the vibrant community of Adelaide’s electronic music scene.

Sat, 26 Oct | The Lab at ILA
Tickets on sale now via the link in The Lab’s bio

06/09/2024

Excited to announce Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange are headed to The Lab in November!

Featuring members of Nu-soul powerhouse 30/70 – Z*F*E*X are set on embodying the hypnotic club rhythms of the dancefloor through a live band experience. The transformative ethos of open-air free parties, psychedelic raves, and the best of underground culture combine to create a truly unique musical experience.

Joining the line up in support will be the RnB, Neo-soul, and hip hop powerhouse Erin Buku, with a mix of DJs courtesy of Duck! Radio, bringing hand-picked selections to set the mood across the evening. A first class offering from start to finish!

Fri, 8 Nov at The Lab
Tickets are on sale now.
https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event/zeitgeist-freedom-energy-exchange-naarm/

29/08/2024

23.08.24 // GABBER MODUS OPERANDI

WITH TARP + DJs BIBBEZEE B2B DISCARDED (Nausea) + CAPITAL WASTE (visuals) RUG CLUB (additional soundsystem) + MARK VALENZUELA + MILES DUNNE + SECURITY CHECK; FT AUS BORDER FORCE + BALINESE SOCIETY OF SA

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20/08/2024

Friday August 23rd, The Lab at ILA is excited to present: !!!

From Bali, Indonesia - GMO have carved a deep impression on the international club circuit mixing traditional Indonesian sounds with thumping rave energy. Drawing on the rich culture of Indonesian music and dance to reimagine contemporary dance floors, GMO embrace chaos, energy, and noise.

Appearing alongside GMO is an eclectic mix of Adelaide djs, musicians, artists and dancers..... this promises to be one of the most unique and memorable events The Lab will host this year.

First and second release tickets have sold out. Final release is available now through the link in our bio.

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15/08/2024

Applications for the ILA Artist Fund have officially closed and we are thrilled with the overwhelming number of high calibre creative and diverse proposals that have been put forward from a range of emerging and established artists.

We’d like to thank all of the applicants involved for their time, care and creativity. The ILA Arts Council will be working closely alongside our assessment panel to review all submissions and are looking forward to the opportunity to champion innovative new art experiences.

This round of applications confirmed what we’ve always known—there are countless incredible artists with inspiring concepts and brilliant ideas just waiting for the support they need to bring their visions to life.

Are you passionate about supporting the next wave of groundbreaking artists? If you’re ready to make a difference and back future grant opportunities we encourage you to contact us today.