The City of Adelaide Music Laneways
In 2024, my team and I were commissioned to create a series of videos capturing the process behind a range of murals that have been installed around Adelaide CBD.
Several streets have had their names changed. These laneways now commemorate the contributions of South Australian musicians to our cultural fabric. Each artist presented their own interpretation through an artwork symbolizing the music and personalities of the celebrated musicians.
I eagerly looked forward to working on this project, primarily due to my appreciation for art and the significant influence of the Adelaide music scene on my life, especially the time I've spent around Adelaide CBD. Coming from a fairly musical family, I have always seen the link between visual and aural art forms.
I structured the shooting format into three sections:
Interviews shot in music-relevant locations.
Journey sequences of people enjoying Adelaide CBD. I wanted to show the experience of others enjoying the art and the vibrancy of Adelaide, not just the artists themselves exploring.
Relevant insert footage that contributed to the narrative of the concept, highlighting how Adelaide’s cultural makeup is built on creative life.
Featured Laneways and Murals
Sia Furler Lane: Nine-time Grammy nominee Sia is honored through She Imagined Buttons by Jasmine Crisp.
Cold Chisel Lane: Explore the legacy of Cold Chisel, formed in Adelaide in 1973, through a mural by James Dodd featuring the handwriting of fans.
Paul Kelly Lane: Born and raised in Adelaide, Paul Kelly is celebrated through Street of Love by Heidi Kenyon, a light-based artwork.
No Fixed Address Lane: This lane recognizes No Fixed Address’s incredible contributions to music, politics, and culture in a collaborative piece by Elizabeth Yanyi Close, Shane Mankitya Cook, and Thomas Readett.
Paxton Walk: Fear by Gregg Mitchell, located in the city’s East End, reflects the energy of the Adelaide-based 80’s punk band Exploding White Mice.
I reflect on this project as a great experience. I got to work commercially in an area I frequent daily and discuss artworks I regularly walk past and admire. This process was particularly special to me, and the Arts and Culture team at COA made it even more rewarding throughout the entire process.