625 Moons = 50 Years of From Scratch

New Zealand’s iconic and ground breaking music and performance group From Scratch celebrates 50 years of astounding work with a month of celebrations produced by the Audio Foundation.

Formed in 1974 by Phil Dadson after inspiration from British composer Cornelius Cardew’s seminal Scratch Orchestra, From Scratch has created astonishingly original music and performance over five decades and continues to this day.

To mark the milestone and to celebrate in style, From Scratch presents a month of concerts, an exhibition and a workshop which feature a huge array of performers and collaborations, including spontaneous improvisations, live music to film, classic From Scratch compositions and new works by New Zealand composers.

This Gala Opening concert on Friday 13 September features internationally renowned percussionist Justin de Hart performing works by From Scratch founder Phil Dadson, Reuben de Lautour, Liza Lim & Alvin Lucier alongside members of From Scratch performing microworks in the stunning venue Kahui St. David’s on Khyber Pass.

Friday 13 September @ Kāhui St David’s, 70 Khyber Pass Road, Auckland, New Zealand
7.30pm

Tickets available now
Season Pass – all shows $60 – available here!

The month of September is packed with concerts, a workshop and collaborations with film makers and improvising musicians.
Full programme here