The Lab

The Lab is the spiritual home of ILA, aptly named as it is a laboratory for creatives to explore and create and with new immersive technologies.
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Home to 50sqm of LED screens, The Lab is a community canvas that champions and empowers creativity.

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.

07/08/2024

Taking over The Lab all the way from Indonesia in an Adelaide first, Gabber Modus Operandi are joined by a huge lineup of multi-disciplinary artists including TARP, DJs BIBBEZEE B2B DISCARDED, RUG Club, Mark Valenzuela + Miles Dunne and more.

Building hard and fast electronic music on a backbone of traditional Indonesian sounds, GMO walk a fine line between humour and horror, delivering an anarchic and extreme approach to contemporary dance music. Unbound by the often-suffocating lineage of Western club music, Gabber Modus Operandi are making hybridised, uncategorisable sounds largely incomparable to anything else in the scene.

GABBER MODUS OPERANDI – (Bali, Indonesia)
TARP
DJs BIBBEZEE B2B DISCARDED
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CAPITAL WASTE (visuals)
RUG CLUB (additional soundsystem)
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ceramic and lighting installation by Mark Valenzuela + Miles Dunne
'Kembang Girang (Dance of Happiness)' as performed by the Balinese Society of SA

Friday 23 August | 8pm - Late
https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event/gabber-modus-operandi-bali-indonesia/

06/08/2024

The ILA Artist Fund has been extended!

Find out more and apply via the link below.
https://immersivelightandart.com.au/ila-artist-fund/

02/08/2024

TonixMusic have just released their first studio single of 2024 and we're throwing a party with General Admission Entertainment and special guests to celebrate. See you on the dance floor! 🧡🪩

Friday / 9 Aug / 8pm - Late
W/ TUSHAR, GUSH, CITZEN1 & JOSH PRINSLOO
https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event/tonix-i-was-asleep-single-party/

01/08/2024

ILA presents at The Lab the next iteration of our reimagined Lab Rats program, Sonic Canvas - a series of hands-on workshops designed to explore experimental approaches to sound design, music production and live performance.

Presented by local musician and artist across 4 weeks, learn a range of electronic music concepts through real world interactions before exploring further via Ableton Live.

With a focus on electronic music and experimentation, these workshops are designed to develop practical production skills, whilst exploring less conventional techniques and networking with likeminded creatives.

Free to attend, Lab Rats x Sonic Canvas has been made possible with generous support from Live Music Australia and . Find out more information and secure your place via the link in our bio.

25/07/2024

and that’s a wrap on Illuminate Adelaide x The Lab Volume 3! A huge thank you to all of the incredible artists who took the stage (or screens) this season, our collaborators and of course everyone who supported and attended for bringing the noise. Stay tuned to see what’s next!

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12/07/2024

Tomorrow night for the final instalment of Illuminate Adelaide Live @ The Lab Adverse Reign are taking over with a huge lineup of their own to close out the season. Save the last dance for Word on The Street Vol 2 featuring some of the most exciting Hip-Hop and R&B artists in Adelaide.

Headlined by Magajie (Naarm) complete with a full backing band, plus support from Praise Mangena, Waikid, Stefan Rossi, Katie, Zach C-R, MC $am and Adverse Reign DJs - this one is not to be missed. Get final tickets online now or at the door.

10/07/2024

Illuminate Adelaide Live @ The Lab closing weekend is fast approaching and it's heating up at The Lab across two huge nights curated to reflect dark winter sounds.

On Friday the ever-evolving curatorial vision of Brett Davis and Matthew Adey's MESSIANIC GLOSS returns for their third Illuminate Adelaide season, presenting MISANTHROPIC GRIEF CLUB, headlined by Sydney rapper BAYANG (tha Bushranger) in a mind-blowing musical mash-up with industrial metal outfit Bract.

Saturday night is backed up by Hip-Hop and R&B group Adverse Reign who are coming in hot with a huge lineup of their own to takeover The Lab and close out Live @ The Lab season 3.

We're serving up the very best of music, art, light and technology on a silver platter for you this weekend, don't miss it.

08/07/2024

And that's a wrap on Weekend One of Illuminate Adelaide Live @ The Lab!
Huge thank you to Mondo Psycho, The Night Terrors, No News, Big Yawn & Georgia Oatley 💚

We're backing it up this weekend with two huge takeovers, don't miss out!

Friday 12 July: MCG Present /‘ƐKS/ with Bract x Bayang (tha Bushranger), MESSIANIC GLOSS x Jacky Bones and Maryam Rahmani x David Moran

Saturday 13 July: Adverse Reign presents Word on the Street Vol 2 with Magajie, Waikid, Praise Mangena, Stefan Rossi, Katie Aspel, Zach C-R, MC $am, Adverse Reign DJs and more.

Pictures via Illuminate Adelaide, Tyr Explorer

04/07/2024

Experimental electronic Big Yawn are making their way from Melbourne/Naarm to debut at The Lab this weekend alongside good friends of ours, No News and Georgia Oatley.

Renowned for their energetic and unrelenting live performances drawing on a wide influence of jazz fasion and early electronica, this triple header is going to be special.

Saturday | 6 July | 8pm
Illuminate Adelaide Live @ The Lab
https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event/big-yawn-no-news-georgia-oatley/

26/06/2024

The countdown is on! There's officially just over a week to go until Illuminate Adelaide Live @ The Lab returns. Opening next Friday, we're starting off strong with a stacked lineup across the weekend featuring Mondo Psycho, The Night Terrors, Big Yawn, No News & Georgia Oatley.

This years program has been curated to reflect dark winter sounds and showcases some of our favourite local and national acts. Expect dynamic visuals and unmissable performances across a range of disciplines.

Hit the link below for tickets and more info!
https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event-category/liveatthelab/

25/06/2024

More highlights from PianoLab 2024 and The Light Room Studio's experimental performance debut.

If you enjoyed this experience and want more, or if you missed it and wish you hadn't, join us for Illuminate Adelaide Live @ The Lab. Across two weekends in July, we're presenting another dynamic series of cutting-edge local and national acts and immersive live music experiences. Light and sound will converge with a focus on technological interplay, experimentation, and commanding performances.

July 5 - July 13 at The Lab
Find out more via the link below.
https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event-category/liveatthelab/

Pictures by Oscar Lewis

24/06/2024

Big news! 🗞
Local legends No News & Georgia Oatley are returning to The Lab as part of a triple header with Melb/Naarm experimental electronic outfit Big Yawn for Illuminate Adelaide Live @ The Lab opening weekend.

With visuals by Miles Dunne, Live @ The Lab Vol 2 is set to be a treat for your eyes and ears. Add this one to your calendars & snap up pre-sale tickets while you still can!

Sat | 6th July
The Lab at ILA

20/06/2024

Not long now until MGC return to The Lab for their annual takeover as part of Illuminate Adelaide. Acting as the ever-evolving curatorial vision of Messianic Gloss, Matthew Adey and Brett Davis present a work of unified collaboration entitled /‘ɛks/

Expect an audio visual experience of experimental artists pushing the boundaries of their own practices in sound, light and vision. Featuring BRACT x BAYANG (tha Bushranger), MESSIANIC GLOSS x Jacky Bones, MARYAM RAHMANI with visuals by HOUSE OF VNHOLY.

Friday July 12 / Live @ The Lab

17/06/2024

What a weekend! PianoLab 2024 set the stage for an incredible showcase of artistic excellence, shining a spotlight on ILA’s mission to bring people together and empower artists through immersive experiences where creativity and technology intersect.

In our second iteration of the festival, we set out to reimagine the piano's role in the digital age. Our goal was to expand the dialogue between established institutions and emerging technology, pushing the boundaries of traditional recitals through immersive technology and experimental composition.

Thank you to the dynamic musicians and visual artists for sharing your incredible talent, and to all those who attended over the weekend for creating such a vibrant atmosphere. Special thanks to our co-curator Benjamin Nicholls and the City of Adelaide for their generosity. We also extend our gratitude to our supporters at the Elder Conservatorium, Australian Piano Warehouse, and Recitals Australia.

Read more about PianoLab 2024 as reviewed by Chris Reid for Limelight at the link below. Next up - Illuminate Adelaide! Stay tuned.

https://limelight-arts.com.au/reviews/review-pianolab-immersive-light-and-art/

Pictures by Oscar Lewis

11/06/2024

10 News First Adelaide stopped by to deliver the weather and a BTS look at PianoLab!

Opening this Friday, check out the full program and get tickets at the link below.

https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event-category/pianolab/

06/06/2024

What happens when traditional recitals meet digital technology and experimental composition? Find out next week at PianoLab.

With five events across two days, PianoLab showcases a dynamic range of talent from internationally renowned musicians to emerging artists and debut collaborations.

Friday June 14 - Saturday June 15 at ILA
Limited discounted early bird tickets are available online. Swipe to see the full lineup and purchase tickets via the link below.

https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event-category/pianolab/

Supported by the City-of Adelaide with thanks to Elder Conservatorium, Australian Piano Warehouse and Recitals Australia

16/05/2024

Very excited to welcome back Mondo Psycho in just 50 days to open Illuminate Adelaide Live @ The Lab. Carla Lippis and her band bring an explosive energy and frenetic conviction to each and every performance and we're counting down to their return.

We're also excited to welcome to The Lab for the first time Naarm instrumental heavyweights, The Night Terrors. Expect a mind-melting mix of dark synth magic, thunderous dreamscapes and other-worldly electronica.

With live visuals by Dave Court and Rusted Chroma, opening night promises to be a big one - don't miss it.

Friday, 5 July | Tickets are on sale now.
https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event/mondo-psycho-and-the-night-terrors/

Pictures by Mark Panizza, Kerrie Geier and Samuel Graves

06/05/2024

Live @ The Lab is back by popular demand! In case you’re new here, Live @ The Lab is our co-curated program with Illuminate Adelaide, presenting a dynamic series of cutting-edge local and national acts and immersive live music experiences that can’t be replicated anywhere else in Adelaide.

Across two weekends in July, light and sound will converge with a focus on technological interplay, experimentation, and commanding performances. From July 5 to July 13, expect hypnotic rhythm, movement, and sound paired with dynamic visuals basking in the glow of The Lab’s jaw dropping 50sqm of LED screens.

The full line-up has just gone live, hit the link in our bio to check it out!

03/05/2024

Tonight! The incredible MARCUS WHALE joins us in launching his new album 'Ecstasy'.

Marcus has performed his unique blend of melencholic pop, atmospheric electronica, dynamic movement, and lighting at festivals around the country, including Dark M**o, VIVID, Soft Centre, and more.

Supported by a selection of incredible local artists including MESSIANIC GLOSS, TRAVIS COOK, and V BARRATT + GRACE MARLOW, this is set to be an evening not to be missed!

Tickets available via link in bio.

23/04/2024

Does the future of AI worry or intrigue you? Let’s unpack that! Tomorrow evening, join us alongside likeminded creatives and industry experts for a panel discussion and networking session from 5pm at The Lab. Curated to explore the impact of AI on the creative industry, the conversation will examine the current and future roles of digital technologies and the multifaceted impact on creators, audiences and the industry at large.

This is a free event however places are limited and registration is essential.

Visit the link in our bio for more information.

Wednesday, 24 April at The Lab - ILA, 63 Light Square, Adelaide | 5pm – 7pm

19/04/2024

This time next week we'll be gearing up to welcome Alexander Flood to The Lab as part of the Adelaide Jazz Festival.

One of Australia’s commanding beat-masters, Alex possesses a finessed arsenal of groove, power, and expertise on the drums. Leading his band from the drum chair, Alex’s original music pushes a fresh rhythmic and dynamic realm of live dance music leaning on nu-jazz, deep-house, broken beat, DnB, UK Garage, and experimental sounds.

Making his return to Adelaide off the back of Womad, Alex is joined by flutist Erica Tucceri, bassist Dylan Paul, Jack Strempel on keys and vocalist Kara Manansala with visuals by Miles Dunne.

Saturday 27 April, 8pm - 11pm
Pre-sale tickets are on sale now via the link below
https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event/adelaide-jazz-festival-alexander-flood/

19/04/2024

Very excited to share our latest program announcement headlined by Marcus Whale in celebration of the launch of his fourth album, Ecstasy.

Known for his striking live performances Marcus Whale has brought his hybrid vision of music and movement to festivals around the country including Dark M**o, Soft Centre, Vivid, and more.

Now, he returns to Adelaide to takeover The Lab backed by a very special lineup of local supports including the dark hypnotic sounds of Messianic Gloss, the digital pastiche of Travis Cook, and new performance work from artists V Barratt and Grace Marlow.

Friday, May 5 | 8pm - Late at The Lab.
Hit the link below to secure very limited (and very discounted) pre-sale tickets.
https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event/marcus-whale-syd-ecstasy-album-tour/

05/04/2024

In just over 3 weeks we're excited to be welcoming Alexander Flood to The Lab as part of the Adelaide Jazz Festival.

One of Australia’s commanding beat-masters, Alex possesses a finessed arsenal of groove, power, and expertise on the drums. Leading his band from the drum chair, Alex’s original music pushes a fresh rhythmic and dynamic realm of live dance music leaning on nu-jazz, deep-house, broken beat, DnB, UK Garage, and experimental sounds.

Making his return to Adelaide off the back of Womad, Alex is joined by flutist Erica Tucceri, bassist Dylan Paul, Jack Strempel on keys and vocalist Kara Manansala with visuals by Miles Dunne.

Saturday 27 April, 8pm - 11pm
Pre-sale tickets are on sale now via the link below
https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event/adelaide-jazz-festival-alexander-flood/

03/04/2024

Curious about AI's evolving role in the arts? Let's unpack its impact together at the first of three workshops dedicated to dissecting the impact and future potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the creative sectors. ILA in partnership with the University of Adelaide’s ARC-funded research project ‘Rebooting the Muse: Post-COVID-19 sustainability in the performing arts’ invites you to be part of a critical dialogue on the synergy between digital technologies and creative futures.

Pre-register to attend at 4pm in The Light Room for a free-to-view showing of "Anomalous," a thought provoking and possibly alarming digital art film on the developing climate of artificial intelligence and the increasingly digital work we live in. This is followed by a panel discussion led by industry luminaries exploring AI's multifaceted impact on creators, audiences, and the industry at large. The workshop culminates with a networking session in The Lab from 6pm to 6.30pm, fostering connections among visual artists, writers, game designers, and performers.

Visit the link below for more information, this is a free event however places are limited and registration is essential.

Wednesday, 24 April at ILA, 63 Light Square, Adelaide | 4pm – 7pm

https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event/art-or-artifice-ai-and-the-current-state-of-creativity/

21/03/2024

ELSY WAMEYO ARCHIVES // NILOTIC TOUR 2022

Tonight we are welcoming back Elsy Wameyo as part of her national Sinner Tour with support from the amazing Dominic Wagner

Step into Elsy’s blooming self-taught world of psychedelia, hip-hop, soul and R&B from 8:30pm!

Tickets are still available via the link below.
https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event/elsy-wameyo-sinner-single-launch/

21/03/2024

2024 AT THE LAB SO FAR

What a year already! It may only be March, but The Lab has had a jam packed lineup with a variaty of amazing acts!

Make sure to stay tuned for our next program announcement, but in the mean time you don't want to miss Elsy Wameyo for her national Sinner Tour at The Lab tomorrow night!

Tickets are still available via the link below.
https://immersivelightandart.com.au/event/elsy-wameyo-sinner-single-launch/

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Hey Alexa, tell me about Jacob Watton's upcoming Fringe show! Premiering this Saturday as we kick off Adelaide Fringe 2023!

We're kicking off 2023 with the launch of LIMINAL, an aesthetic and thematic exploration of the space that exists between everything, as perceived by Stephanie Luchnikova, Daniel Wells-Smith, Oliver White and Allen Macintosh, visualised through large-scale LED screens. Transitional spaces are often characterised solely by their use, effectively serving as an intermediary from one place to another. These spaces are inherently defined by this transactional relationship, bridging one’s past with their future, explicitly by highlighting the now. They are, in essence, representations of our persistent adaptation between two states of being, both physically and figuratively. This physical embodiment of our current moment or immediate reality speaks to where one has been, where one could be going and what may lie in the middle of this forward/back dichotomy. [21.01.23 - Link in bio]

LAUNCHING TODAY: 'VIEWPOINT' a collaborative exhibition for SALA Festival by Caitlin Möhr and Miles Dunne. Open August 6, 12, 13 & 20, tickets are available online.

❤️‍🔥 HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT ❤️‍🔥 Elsy Wameyo is coming to The Lab!! catch the queen herself on the Nilotic tour with her killer 7-piece band on the 5th of August. Tix are on our website now or hit the link in our stories. Get ready for that Nilot energy

❤️‍🔥 HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT ❤️‍🔥 @elsywameyo is coming to The Lab!! catch the queen herself on the Nilotic tour with her killer 7-piece band on the 5th of August. Tix are on our website now or hit the link in our stories. Get ready for that Nilot energy

❤️‍🔥 HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT ❤️‍🔥 Elsy Wameyo is coming to The Lab!! Catch the queen herself on the Nilotic tour with her killer 7-piece band on the 5th of August. Tickets are on sale now via our website! Get ready for that Nilot energy 👊

Before we kick off Illuminate Adelaide we've got a few big weeks ahead of us at The Lab! This Friday / Honeybeam Friday 24.06 / SO.Crates Saturday 25.06 / Bjéar Wednesday 06.07 / Amber Petty's 'This Is Not a Love Song' Book Launch hosted by Shanelle Franklin Thursday 07.07 / Body Type

THE LAB RATS PRESENT: MANDATORY DANCING It's the distant future, the year 2023. An authoritarian government has taken power and outlawed dancing. Do The Rats have what it takes to overthrow the dictator and bring back the boogie? Find out next Friday at The Lab. 🕺 Tickets available on our website! 📷 @frazthewizard

Very excited to announce @human_movement for Oscillate 02 along with special guests @leninp @felicity.lou @claude__mia & @oscar__ellery on June 4th Tickets on sale now via our website!

Very excited to announce Human Movement for Oscillate 02 along with special guests Lenin, Felicity & Claude Tickets on sale now via the FB event - Oscillate - Human Movement

Art. Tech. Music. Multi-anything, endless everything. Join us for a night of Adelaide's finest experimental and electronical music and DJs with visuals by Max Brading and Ally McIntyre this Friday at The Lab. Get tickets via our website.

@cassettesforkids headlining Oscillate this Saturday with incredible local supports from @milkpaste @pierre_honey_ @rrruuubyy & @cazeauxoslo Very limited tickets available now via the link on our story.

@cassettesforkids headlining Oscillate May 7th with incredible local supports from @milkpaste @pierre_honey_ @rrruuubyy & @cazeauxoslo Very limited tickets available now via our website

Oscillate - The Lab’s late night offering. Captivating visual art & dance facilitated by touring and local DJ’s. Event 01. Saturday May 7. 9pm - Late.

TONIGHT! We're celebrating the return of dancing 🕺🏽 Kicking off at 7pm at Beags ⚡️ Funk, Groove, House & Hip Hop Early : Ruby Mid : Porch Records Late : Tommy CJ Topped up with Disco, House, Breakbeat & Techno from 10pm in The Lab Early : Mark Kamleh Mid : LL Cool Dre Late : Lam Savers & The Late Nite Flavers

For the first time EVER we're at full capacity with dancing approved so we're throwing a block party to celebrate! Say hello to dancing and goodbye to this years Fringe with us at our Fringe Finale Block Party this Saturday⚡️ Kicking off at 7pm at Beags outdoor bar we've got funk, soul and boogie until midnight. 🍻 From 10pm we're hosting a visual showcase along with some of SA's best DJ's finally able to get people dancing!🕺🏽 Don't get FOMO over this one. We'll see you there!