Fresh from making noise with the likes of Agency, Oranges and Tangents, Canberra’s own Shoeb Ahmad returns to the solo stage with a six-piece bandfeaturing members of Cracked Actor, Pocket Fox and Helena Pop to launch “mask-ed”, their first solo release since 2011’s Watch/Illuminate. A minimalist soul trip with lush harmonies and slow grooves, “mask-ed” narrates the struggles of true identity and secrets kept around gender expression.

The evening will also feature sets by Wives and Naif (ex-
Hannahband), preceded by a panel moderated by Chiara Grassia (Girls Rock Canberra) that discusses the role of personal identity in creative practice.

WHEN: Saturday 8 July, 6.30pm to 10pm
WHERE: Ralph Wilson Theatre, Gorman Arts Centre
COST: $15/$10 includes one drink

This is an all ages event.