Sydney Festival x CRH Presents
Dance Hall: Yaya Bey
Saturday 4 January 2025, 8pm
New York-raised vocalist Yaya Bey is one of R&B’s most original new stars, with a sound and swagger that’s entirely her own, blending boundary-pushing neo-soul with funk. Onstage, Bey is a force of nature, with set lists speaking to self-love, loss and resilience, off the back of her critically lauded 2024 album Ten Fold.
Dance Hall: Chez Damier & Alton Miller
Friday 10 January 2025, 9:30pm
Opened in late 80s Detroit, the Music Institute became the Motor City’s response to the legendary house and disco clubs of its time. For the first time ever, co-founders Chez Damier and Alton Miller are touring together to share the story behind one of dance music’s pivotal club nights. They’ll dig deep into their encyclopaedic collections to recreate the iconic experience at City Recital Hall.
Dance Hall: Cash Savage and The Last Drinks
Saturday 11 January 2025, 8pm
Alternately tough and tender, Melbourne’s Cash Savage and The Last Drinks have developed a reputation as one of the country’s most ferocious live acts. Following the success of their brutally honest fifth studio album, So This Is Love, they’re bringing their bruising post-punk rock to Sydney.
Dance Hall: Jalen Ngonda
Thursday 16 & Friday 17 January 2025, 8pm
Drawing weighty comparisons to the likes of Marvin Gaye and David Ruffin, Daptone Records recruit Jalen Ngonda is bringing golden-era soul to a new generation. Fresh from the release of his 2023 debut album, Come Around and Love Me, Ngonda is ready to make City Recital Hall swoon.
Switched On: Emma Pask Latin Jazz Orchestra
Wednesday 22 January 2025, 7pm
Emma Pask reprises her celebrated Latin jazz album Cosita Divina on its 10th anniversary. Pask and her vibrant 12-piece Latin jazz orchestra will take you on a journey through the lush sounds of Brazilian, Cuban and Spanish song, showcasing why she’s a favourite of Latin star Ricky Martin and audiences worldwide.
Switched On: Not Drowning, Waving & George Telek
Friday 24 January 2025, 8pm
Art-rock legends Not Drowning, Waving, fronted by David Bridie, perform their 1990 album Tabaran live with acclaimed Papua New Guinean artist George Telek and other PNG artists from the original recording. Tabaran innovatively melded avant-garde pop-rock with the harmonies and melodies of PNG.