The Art Gallery of New South Wales has achieved legendary status by snagging Solange as Volume Festival headliner.
In a move that can only be described as legendary, the Art Gallery of New South Wales has achieved a remarkable coup by securing the unparalleled talent of Solange, the Grammy Award-winning R&B sensation and visionary multidisciplinary artist, as the headliner for their much-anticipated Volume festival.
The Art Gallery of New South Wales is set to transform into a vibrant hub of music, film, and performance with the upcoming Volume festival in Sydney. This unique event, running from September 22 to October 8, will showcase an incredible lineup of Australian and international artists.
Joining Solange on stage will be the talented Zambian musician Sampa The Great, American producer Mount Eerie, and Dharawal and Inuit contemporary musician Sonya Holowell, among others.
Volume is a 17-day extravaganza that aims to bring together trailblazing musicians, boundary-pushing filmmakers, and cutting-edge performers from around the world. The festival will present over 50 music, film, and performance events, with a mix of free and ticketed programming throughout the day and night.
The ticketed music program is brimming with excitement, featuring 27 local and international artists who will take the stage. In addition to the star-studded headliners, music lovers can look forward to captivating performances by Black Belt Eagle Scout, crys cole, Datu Arellano, Fuji|||||||||||ta, and many more. The festival will also treat attendees to the world premiere of seven new music recordings commissioned exclusively for the Art Gallery. These unique compositions by artists like Dean Hurley and Lea Bertucci promise to be an auditory delight.
As the sun sets, the Art Gallery’s North Building will undergo a mesmerizing transformation. Its spaces will be turned into captivating performance venues, including the Tank—a former World War II oil tank that has been reimagined as a stunning art space. During the day, both the North and South buildings will come alive with free live music, performances, and workshops.
Curated by Jonathan Wilson, Australia’s first music and community curator, the Volume lineup promises a captivating blend of new and experimental live music, genre-bending pop artists, and world premieres of site-specific compositions. Wilson is excited to invite extraordinary artists to perform one-of-a-kind, immersive experiences in the gallery’s new building, exploring the unique sonic potential of each space.
With its fusion of music, film, and performance, Volume is set to ignite the spirit of creativity and celebration within Sydney. It’s a festival that embraces innovation and blurs the boundaries between contemporary culture and experimental art forms. Volume promises to be an unmissable celebration of sound, visuals, and artistic expression—an experience that will leave attendees inspired and uplifted.
Volume is proudly supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW’s Blockbusters Funding initiative and strategic sponsor Destination NSW.
Tickets $55–199, on sale Tuesday 18 July at 10am (pre-sale) and Wednesday 19 July at 10am (general on-sale) at volume.sydney.
