Library Up Late x Now or Never
Aug 21

Library Up Late returns in partnership with Now or Never, transforming State Library Victoria into an after-dark playground of music, art and innovation, drawing inspiration from the Library’s collection.

Wander the Library after hours with drink in hand as live music, installations and interactive experiences unfold throughout the building. Explore the Library's latest exhibitions You Have a New Memory and Rebel Heart after dark, discover hidden corners and experience one of Melbourne's most iconic cultural spaces in a completely different light. 

In the Dome, composer and guzheng master Mindy Meng Wang 王萌 and her Melbourne electronic counterpart Tim Shiel present a series of live performances, blending their distinct musical styles. In The Ian Potter Queen’s Hall, artist-scientist Yoyo Munk brings the Library’s oral histories collection to life through an immersive sound installation. 

Experience PULSE_ by Misklectic, Harry J. Dee and Luca Bade, an interactive audio-visual installation that transforms human emotions into visions of the future, and hit the dancefloor with Haus of Ralph and House Mum as they join forces for an electrifying DJ set. 

Get a first look at The Great Reclamation – A Speculative Archive of Climate Futures, an exciting new project by Library Fellows Vei Tan and Patrick Macasaet, reimagining the Library in a climate-altered future. 

Throughout the evening, unwind at Book Doof, a communal reading experience in Redmond Barry Reading Room, complete with ambient music and soft lighting. Don’t forget to bring your own book! Gain exclusive after-hours access to Rebel Heart and You Have a New Memory and hear directly from exhibition curators. 

Following a sold-out event in May, book now to avoid missing out. 

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Please note: This event is for people aged 18 and over and may contain adult themes, strobing and flashing lights and loud noise - please check nearer to the event for content advisory.  

Presented by State Library Victoria with Now or Never.