Castlemaine State Festival

Castlemaine State Festival 2023

Alter Boy

Castlemaine State Festival presents

Alter Boy

Are they false idols or merely leading a communion?

This provocative electronic group from Perth is fronted by Molly Priest, who often bares her torso, tattooed with a thick black cross, and top surgery scars. Alter Boy have a shared love of avant-garde theatre, and many of their songs dissect religion and their experiences of queer community and gender fluidity (the alternate spelling of ‘alter boy’ is deliberate). 

Several band members identify as members of the deaf/hard of hearing community, so Auslan interpretation is integral to, and features in their work.

Venue

Western Reserve Big Top,
Forest Street
CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450

Dates/Times

Tuesday, March 28, 8pm

Duration

60 mins + After Party in Foyer

Accessibility

Wheelchair access
Auslan Interpreted

WARNING: mild partial nudity, mild language.

AN ALTER BOY PERFORMANCE COMBINES HEARTBEAT-LIKE RHYTHMS BOTH POUNDING AND PULSATING WITH VISUAL STORYTELLING THAT IS VERY MUCH OF THIS WORLD.’

PARTNERS

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. 
Live Music Australia – an Australian Government initiative. Supported by The Water Dragon Endowment – A Giving Fund of the Community Impact Foundation and Dr Mary Cole

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