David Bridie returns to the Red Room

One of Australia’s most innovative contemporary musicians, David Bridie, will perform in Ararat next week.

Not-for-profit music collective Ararat Live will host Bridie in Ararat Hotel’s Red Room on October 24 from 8pm.

Ararat Live’s David Nicholson said Bridie had enjoyed a remarkably versatile career as one of Australia’s most prolific and innovative contemporary musicians.

“The Ararat Live audience previously saw and heard David back in July 2013, so it is with great anticipation we look forward to welcoming him back,” he said.

Bridie rose to prominence in 1983 as a uniquely Australian pianist, vocalist and songwriter in the critically acclaimed band Not Drowning, Waving.

A decade and nine albums later, Bridie formed ARIA award-winning outfit, My Friend the Chocolate Cake.

He has also enjoyed a venerable solo career, having released five solo albums to date.

“Not one to be categorised, David has firmly established himself over the past 30 years as a producer, music director and composer; having scored the soundtracks for more than 100 international and Australian films, television series and documentaries,” Mr Nicholson said.

One of the world’s foremost producers of Melanesian music, Bridie co-established a not-for-profit music label, the Wantok Musik Foundation, which aims to generate and foster cultural exchanges between Indigenous Australia and Melanesia by recording, releasing and promoting music from the region.

“Ultimately, David hopes to increase Australians’ understanding and appreciation of the diverse cultures in their region,” Mr Nicholson said.

Entry to the Ararat show is $20 for adults and free for people younger than 18.

Entry fees go to the performers and to support future events.

All Ararat Live shows are open to the general public but organisers encourage potential guests to get on a mailing list by messaging their details to Mr Nicholson on 0409 848 960 or emailing araratlive@ davidsmedia.com.