Dave McEvoy took a grand piano into the Australia’s largest temperate rainforest in Tasmania as part of Bob Brown Foundation’s annual Art For Takayna artists’ residency. Improvising with the ancient forest at dawn, he felt a transformative sense of connection with the magnificent natural world.
Dave carries this experience into these two extraordinary live events, performed in the round and surrounded by footage of the majestic Takayna forest on 110m2 of LED sceens. Joined by Lauren Henderson (voice) and Tasha Stevens (bass), this performance explores our human relationship with nature and calls us into presence and connection with ourselves, each other and our surroundings.
This performance is part of the live music series presented alongside the Art For Takayna immersive exhibition, showing until 10 October.
Presented by Bob Brown Foundation and Immersive Light and Art
Part of South Australian Nature Festival 2026.
DATES AND TIMES
Fri 9 Oct 2026
Performance 7pm
Doors 6:30pm
Sat 10 Oct 2026
Performance 3.30pm
Doors 3pm
TICKETS
You can purchase tickets in advance via our website with a small booking fee attached, or from the ILA Bar on the day.
Pre-booked via our website
General Admission | $35 + booking fee
Seniors Card* | $27 + booking fee
Concession Card* | $27 + booking fee
Groups of 6+ | $27 per person + booking fee
Children under 12 | $15 + booking fee
At the ILA Bar on the day:
General Admission | $40
Seniors Card* | $31
Concession Card* | $31
Children under 12 | $18
Groups of 6+ | $31 per person
Companion Cards* | Free, but must have a valid ticket for entry
*Must have a valid card and present to staff upon arrival.
ACCESS INFORMATION
Companion Cards
We honour the Companion Card scheme. Card holders are entitled to a second ticket to this event for their companion at no cost, but it must be booked in advance via our website. Please purchase a zero price “Companion Card” ticket when making your booking and present your Card on the day with your ticket at the ILA Bar.
Venue Access
The ILA Gallery and Studio is located on level 1 of Immersive Light and Art | ILA. There is level access via a lift to the first floor and a unisex accessible toilet is available on level 1 to ensure a comfortable experience for all guests. If you would like further support for your visit or have any questions, please contact the ILA team here.
Our venue accessibility guide is available here.
EAT & DRINK
Visit our light-filled ILA Bar on level 1 for a refreshment alongside this performance.
Or enjoy a meal at our award-winning restaurant Aurora on the ground floor. Open Friday and Saturdays from 6pm.
Thank you to the incredible wine sponsor of Art for Takayna:
GETTING HERE
Immersive Light and Art | ILA is located in the heart of Adelaide’s West End at 63 Light Square, Adelaide. The ILA Gallery and Studio can be found upstairs on level 1, accessible by stairs or lift.
A combination of free and ticketed (until 6pm) street parking is available directly outside the venue on Light Square, with additional parking available nearby on Waymouth Street and Elizabeth Street, both just a short walk away. For added convenience, K Park Car Parks on Currie Street is also located close to this venue.
ILA is also easily accessible via public transport, with bus, tram and train options within walking distance. We are a short walk from the North Terrace and King William Road tram stops, Adelaide Railway Station and have multiple bus routes operating along nearby Currie Street.
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EXHIBITION CREDITS
Presented by Bob Brown Foundation and Immersive Light and Art.
Baby Grand Piano
Dave McEvoy
Voice
Lauren Henderson
Upright Bass
Tasha Stevens
Image
Ramji Ambrosiussen
THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSOR
