Queering the Music Video
This event features a panel discussion and the premiere of three revolutionary music videos from the queer, d/Deaf accessible visual album, 'The Legend of Queen Kong'. This proof-of-concept screening is an experiment in visibility, a reclamation of narrative, and a futuristic vision for how screen, sound, and story can speak to those often excluded. 'The Legend of Queen Kong' is the culmination of a 12-year creative journey, evolving from a neo-punk performance art band into a satirical sci-fi rock cabaret, then an Auslan-accessible theatrical rock spectacular, and finally a feature-length, d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing accessible visual album. The panel discussion, moderated by film critic Cerise Howard, will explore how the music video form can be radically disrupted, remixed, and reclaimed. It will celebrate access, inclusion, and equity within music, film, and queer culture, bringing together lead artists from the project. This event will be Auslan-interpreted by Dr Kirri Dangerfield and Khang Chiem. It will also include live performances of two songs by co-creators Sarah Ward and Bec Matthews.
- Date
- Friday 16 October 2026
- Time
- 18:00:00
- Venue
- The Capitol Theatre
- Address
- 113 Swanston Street
- Suburb
- Melbourne
- Price
- $10
- Tickets
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Vibes: queer, theatrical, performance art, community, educational, joyful, interactive, immersive, drag
Lineup
- Sarah Ward
- The Huxley's
- Bec Matthews
- Dr Stayci Taylor
- Asphyxia
- Cerise Howard
- Dr Kirri Dangerfield
- Khang Chiem
Queering the Music Video
The Capitol Theatre
Price
$10
Status
Event Ended
Dress Code
This event features a panel discussion and the premiere of three revolutionary music videos from the queer, d/Deaf accessible visual album, 'The Legend of Queen Kong'. This proof-of-concept screening is an experiment in visibility, a reclamation of narrative, and a futuristic vision for how screen, sound, and story can speak to those often excluded. 'The Legend of Queen Kong' is the culmination of a 12-year creative journey, evolving from a neo-punk performance art band into a satirical sci-fi rock cabaret, then an Auslan-accessible theatrical rock spectacular, and finally a feature-length, d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing accessible visual album. The panel discussion, moderated by film critic…
Cerise Howard, will explore how the music video form can be radically disrupted, remixed, and reclaimed. It will celebrate access, inclusion, and equity within music, film, and queer culture, bringing together lead artists from the project. This event will be Auslan-interpreted by Dr Kirri Dangerfield and Khang Chiem. It will also include live performances of two songs by co-creators Sarah Ward and Bec Matthews.
Lineup
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Address
The Capitol Theatre, Melbourne
Time
6:00 PM
Price
$10
Dress Code
Status
Event Ended
Music
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