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Japanese bands Broken Doll and Shonen Knife play Future Beauty Up Late at GOMA.

MEDIA RELEASE

27 AUGUST 2014

FUTURE BEAUTY UP LATE SET TO HEAT UP SUMMER AT GOMA

The Australian premiere performance of Japanese Harajuku band Broken Doll (Japan) will kick off the Future Beauty Up Late program at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) on 21 November.

Running in conjunction with the major summer exhibition, ‘Future Beauty: 30 years of Japanese Fashion’, the Up Late series will run across seven Friday evenings between November 2014 and February 2015 and feature a line-up of international, national and local bands and DJs.

Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Director Chris Saines said the popular series offered visitors a unique opportunity to see the exhibition after dark with the addition of live music, fashion talks and Japanese-inspired food offerings.

‘Visitors can also shop in the exclusive Comme des Garçons Pocket store inside the Gallery and selling the labels iconic ‘Play’ line as well as wallets and fragrances.

‘‘Fashion in Action’ floor talks will be presented by local designers and style icons, and a specially themed food and bar menu has been developed by QAGOMA’s Executive Chef Josue Lopez, who has just returned from an inspiring trip to Tokyo,’ said Mr Saines.

Future Beauty Up Late will be presented on Friday 21 and 28 November, 5 December, 2014, and 23, 30 January and 6, 13 February, 2015. Doors open from 5.30pm and tickets will be on sale from 1 October.

The confirmed Future Beauty Up Late line up is:

•	On 21 November Harajuku band Broken Doll (Japan) direct from their UK tour will bring their signature kawaii-style to GOMA in their first ever Australian show.

•	On 28 November Brisbane Audio Visual Artist and Producer Sampology will deliver a customised, one-off performance inspired by ‘Future Beauty’.

•	On 5 December Factory Floor (UK) bring their post-industrial rhythms and textures to GOMA.

•	On 23 January 2015, the Up Late series continues with a performance by one of the most internationally recognised names in Japanese rock, iconic all-female trio Shonen Knife (Japan).

•	On 30 January legendary Japanese avant-garde musician Cornelius presents salyu x salyu (Japan).

•	On 6 February a double bill of Australian talent will feature a sumptuous performance from producer/vocalist/songwriter Oscar Key Sung, and the ambient dream-pop of three-piece electronic indie band MTNS.

•	On 13 February indie pop four-piece Last Dinosaurs bring their energetic, upbeat melodies to close the Up Late series.

Andrew Doyle, Managing Director of Audi Australia said supporting the Queensland community was important for Audi.

‘It is our way of thanking the people who have helped to grow our brand in the market. We have been a partner of the Queensland Art Gallery │ Gallery of Modern Art for the past two years and we look forward to being a part of this unique and creative event,’ Mr Doyle said.

Curated by world-renowned fashion historian Akiko Fukai, ‘Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion’ is a comprehensive survey of more than 100 garments and accessories from the collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute, Japan.

The Up Late series is made possible with thanks to Principal Partner Tourism and Events Queensland and Principal Sponsor Audi and Supporting Sponsor Gadens.

The Kyoto Costume Institute was established by Wacoal Corp in 1978.

‘Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion’ is at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Brisbane from 1 November 2014 to 15 February 15 2015. For tickets and further information visit www.qagoma.qld.gov.au.

‘Future Beauty Up Late’ dates:
2014 | 21, 28 November & 5 December | 5.30-10pm
2015 | 23, 30 January & 6, 13 February | 5.30-10pm