Topology works with rhythmic genius/drum-kit soloist, Grant Collins and tap-dance wizard Bill Simpson to create bold new territory in both music and dance.

Grant pushes all the artists to the edge of rhythmic possibility, never compromising groove, and Bill dances on the precipice, creating new space with his body and resounding shoes. Three features new original compositions for drums and tap, and Topology’s saxophone, strings and piano.

It’s a fearsomely energetic performance that brings together ideas and inventions from 3 distinct genres to generate something both unfamiliar and intoxicating.

Venue Format
Theatre
Technical Rating
C
Touring Party
10

Topology, Australia’s most surprising music organisation, creates original work across many genre boundaries. Artist-in-Residence at the Brisbane Powerhouse and Key Organization of Australia Council for the Arts and Arts Queensland, their full-bodied energy brings out the full potential of five musicians comprising saxophone, strings and piano.

Since 1997, Topology has released 11 albums, created countless evening-length works and an award-winning concert series. Topology’s productions bring together a unique mix of music and theatre through thoughtful staging and beautiful lighting. They are famous for the breadth and depth of their collaborations. Undaunted by stylistic barriers, the quintet has created stunning new work with partners in theatre (Geoffrey Rush), classical music (Brodsky Quartet, Southern Cross Soloists), contemporary art music (Terry Riley), ballet (Queensland Ballet), contemporary jazz (Trichotomy, Loops), popular songwriting (Kate Miller-Heidke, Katie Noonan), comedy (the Kransky Sisters, Gerry Connolly), Asian music (Dheeraj Shrestha, TaikOz, Tony Prabowo, Ubiet) and indigenous Australian music (William Barton).

Company Website
topologymusic.com

Community Engagement

Topology has an energetic education program, working closely with schools since 1998 to guide individual and collaborative student compositions and performances, develop concerts and perform with students.These music education workshops are available to touring venues/presenters.