Jonti loves a big Australian link-up or two. When he last performed at Vivid LIVE back in 2017, the South African-born, Sydney-based multi-instrumentalist sent the watching Sydney Opera House crowd wild with a stunning rendition of The Avalanches‘ utter classic, “Since I Left You”.
This time round, on his return to Vivid LIVE on Sunday, May 26th, Jonti brought out Genesis Owusu to the surprise and appreciation of those inside Sydney Opera House’s Drama Theatre.
Check out photos from the special show below, courtesy of Ravyna J.
Jonti unveiled a brand-new performance over the weekend, previewing his highly anticipated new album, The Moonblades, which should be one of the most intriguing releases of the year: the album is slated to be inspired “in part by classic movies like The Warriors and The Wanderers.”
Owusu wasn’t the only excellent musician to appear onstage on Sunday evening, with Jonti also being joined by his incredible band consisting of the die youngs, xmunashe., Joshua, and Binghua Wang. Sensational visuals and laser work were also provided by Babekuhl and Alex McCoy.
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The Moonblades follows Jonti’s previous album, Tokorats, which was released all the way back in 2017. The guest-heavy collection featured Kirin J Callinan, Sampa the Great, and more.
Jonti first rose to prominence as a solo artist in 2011 when his debut album, Twirligig, impressed listeners in Australia and beyond.
And Jonti hasn’t been limited to merely covering The Avalanches: he appeared on their acclaimed 2016 album Wildflowers, later becoming the beloved electronic group’s touring guitarist.
Vivid LIVE is back in 2024 with a spectacular program of live music.
The annual event is part of Vivid Sydney, Australia’s largest festival of light, music, ideas and food and stands as a major celebration of our homegrown creative talent.
Running from May 24th to June 15th, Vivid LIVE is set to transform the iconic Sydney Opera House into a hub of contemporary music. Over 50 Australian and international artists have been announced on a stacked 2024 Vivid LIVE lineup, meaning there’s something for everyone.
From Tasman Keith to Fever Ray, Rolling Stone AU/NZ wrote about six acts you really won’t want to miss at this year’s Vivid LIVE.
