A SERIES of summer performances by two Ballarat creatives are being held in some very unusual, but playful locations.<\/p>\n
Megan J Riedl and Amie Br\u00fbl\u00e9e\u2019s Little Gigs in Funny Places <\/em>are showcasing original spoken word poetry, live music, and stories in traditionally non-theatrical surroundings.<\/p>\n Taking place in a big drain, a carpark, a cemetery, on a hill, a sports oval, and under a tree, the performances from Br\u00fbl\u00e9e, a singer and instrumentalist, and Riedl, a spoken word poet, are set to entertain audiences here, there, and everywhere across the city.<\/p>\n With a goal to strengthen and build on their community networks, the artists hope their intimate concerts will foster friendships.<\/p>\n \u201cCOVID restrictions have made us all question how we do things and what makes us feel human,\u201d Br\u00fbl\u00e9e said.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve really missed the connection of live performances; meeting people, hearing their stories, and creating an opportunity for the audience to connect with each other.<\/p>\n \u201cThat inspires me and feeds back into my creative practice.\u201d<\/p>\n Following two years of virtual COVID-safe performances, Riedl is ready to mix with a face-to-face crowd.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m very grateful to have had platforms like Zoom as an option, but there\u2019s nothing that beats doing it live,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cYou can feel the energy transfer to and from the audience, and you can hear and see them react to your performance. That\u2019s special.\u201d<\/p>\n