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Acquiescence.
Acquiescence is already gearing up as one of the key events of the end of the Fringe, and Everest (known to their mothers as Silvano Titpoto, Johnno Adey and Phil Portella) are already looking forward to performing at the show: "We’re definitely looking forward to seeing Angelik again," they enthuse, "and we’ve heard good stuff about Special Patrol so that should be a good show as well."
Nick Parker of Muscle Car agrees: I’m always keen to watch Angelik, Babydoll and The Gels, but it’s a good chance to see bands we wouldn’t normally be on a bill with. Electronic music interests me to a degree and perhaps someone in Adelaide is doing a take on Krautrock - I’d definitely like to see that!"
Acquiescence isn’t just about music, mind: what sets it from other festivals is its cross-discipline approach, incorporating a variety of artistic endeavours. Sonia Gorgula of the Ukranian Dance Group notes that "It’s always interesting to see other dancing acts, being from a dancing background, but live performances are great so we are looking forward to the entire day."
The artists are unanimous in their support for this cross-genre approach. "Rock’n’roll hasn’t been included in the Fringe to a large extent in the past," Parker points out, "so that’s an important change of pace. And from a selfish point of view it gives us the opportunity to be exposed to a lot of people who may not normally think of coming to a Muscle Car gig."
"It allows people to experience performances and acts they wouldn’t ordinarily have had the opportunity to enjoy," the Everest lads agree. "That’s why events like the Big Day Out are such a huge success; it’s rare that someone only likes one style of music or performance and that’s what the Fringe and Acquiescence is all about, showcasing the best of all forms of expression."
"And these events allow groups the opportunity to perform to a wider audience and the ability to share their talent and culture," Gorgula points out. "These cross-discipline shows are ideal because they cater for so many people and these shows give many different groups the opportunity to get up on stage."
"I like the eclecticism and diversity the event offers," Parker adds. "There should be more of it! We’re a rock band, but that doesn’t mean we don’t individually listen to and appreciate music of other genres, or for that matter appreciate art aside from that in Marvel Comics! Its good to keep an open mind."
Aside from exposure for their own work, the artists involved see such events as the Fringe and Acquiescence as being beneficial to Adelaide art as a whole. "It lets everyone in Adelaide and around know that we have a lot of talent here that you can see all throughout the year," Titpoto declares. "And the more people we get to support local artists and local venues, the better the chances of local bands and artists getting some good national exposure. Adelaide really does have one of the best music scenes in Australia and the more people realise this, the more support bands are going to get and that’s great for everyone."
"I hope that people who come to the show take in the whole experience, and not just stick to one medium," Parker notes. "I was thinking about this the other day and there really is just so much going on, its like some sort of surreal, crazy Fellini film or something, a total bombardment and celebration of the senses!"
Andrew P Street
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dB Magazine present Acquiescence at Higher Ground on Sun 14 March as part of the Adelaide Fringe Festival.
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