John Cale

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SET TIMES

4:00pm - Venue opens (Happy Hour 4-7pm)* 
8:00pm - Xani Kolac
8:30pm - Interval 
9:00pm - John Cale 
Concludes 10.30PM approx.

Set times are approximate and subject to change.

*Ground Floor bar open to non-ticketholders until 9pm.

Art-rock’s underground hero, John Cale helped revolutionise pop music in the late 1960s in The Velvet Underground, where he wrought sonic havoc on the songs of Lou Reed with his droning viola and uncompromising aesthetics.

Cale went on to produce dozens of albums by influential artists, most notably proto-punk classic debuts by Patti Smith, The Stooges and The Modern Lovers.

For his current tour, the Welsh-born rocker’s trio will perform new work while revisiting Cale’s storied solo catalogue including cuts from 1973’s Paris 1919 to collaborations with his fellow Velvet Underground alumna, Nico, while garish movies blitz behind.

Cale’s latest album, 2024’s POPtical Illusion received 4-star reviews in The Guardian, The Wire and Rolling Stone who opined: “Another gem. .... POPtical Illusion is full of grim songs about a planet in flames, yet it’s full of playful energy, blending synths and guitars with electronic beats from an elder hip-hop fiend.”

Cale’s recent London’s Royal Festival Hall show was given a rapturous 4-star review in The Telegraph. This is one not to miss…

Supporting John Cale is Xani Kolac

Xani Kolac is a contemporary violinist working with electronic effects and live looping,  recently recognised as Best Musician at the Music Victoria Awards.

Kolac has opened for Hania Rani, performed at Melbourne International Jazz Festival and RISING. Recently, Xani was an official artist at SXSW London, Tallinn Music Week and Classical:NEXT.

Kolac makes her City Recital Hall debut fresh from the success of her Adelaide Fringe Festival show The Inaccurate History of Electronic Dance Music, with one reviewer noting “from the moment she took the stage, Xani’s talent was undeniable.” Do not miss this exciting new Australian talent.

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “Her set wasn’t just a concert—it was an experience, a testament to the power of music to spark joy and bring people together.” Upside Adelaide

“Xani has courageously carved out a genuinely unique space as an artist. She combines diverse appeal with musical ingenuity, undeniable talent and charisma, and is truly worth experiencing and supporting.” Limelight