Friday Ritual, Barangaroo

Friday 13, 20 & 27 September

Unwind, Create, and Celebrate. Come and Participate in the Friday Ritual.

What better way to unwind from the workweek than with an afternoon ritual? Join artist Mathew Aberline for Friday Ritual, a unique event presented by Sydney Fringe Festival where the creative industry connects with the public, transforming the energy of the workweek into something magical.

Accompanied by the harmonious melodies of a community choir, witness the magic of manufacturing and the creativity of construction as we release the workweek to the wind. Friday Ritual connects the creative industry with the public. Simple, scalable structures – designed to dance with the wind – will be sculpted by artist Matthew Aberline, with the Beautiful and Useful Studio, during the day and released in a moment of ritual on Friday afternoons, as the precinct transitions from business to pleasure.

Matthew will set up his equipment, crafting the structures in the foyer of International Tower 3 in Barangaroo inviting members of the public to contribute to the creative process or to simply marvel at it as an onlooker.

Join us at dusk as these delightful creations parade through the precinct, arriving at Waterman’s Cove, where they will be set up and displayed to the sounds of local choirs.

How You Can Participate

Workshop & Construction

Drop in and be a part of the creative process! Whether you want to contribute to the making of the wind sculptures and lanterns or simply watch the artistry unfold, everyone is welcome.

When: Fridays, 13, 20, and 27 September
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Foyers of International Towers 1, 2, and 3, Barangaroo
No bookings required

Lantern Bearer

Be part of a community procession through the streets of Barangaroo, carrying beautifully crafted lanterns. Conclude the procession with a special moment at Waterman’s Cove. Here, the simple, scalable structures – designed to dance with the wind will be set up and displayed, marking the transition from business to pleasure, accompanied by the voices of the community choir.

When: When: Fridays, 13, 20, and 27 September
Arrival time: 4:45pm
Duration: 75 minutes
Meeting point: Two International Towers, Shop T2.16, Mercantile Walk Barangaroo (opposite Optique)
What is involved: you will walk approx. 300m carrying a lantern that weighs between 500g – 2kg.
What to wear: Black/dark coloured comfortable clothing and closed toe flat shoes
Note: 30 minutes of this experience will include a briefing and walk through with the artist

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE – REGISTER HERE

Community Choir

Calling all choristers, singers, vocalists and even those who sing in the shower for fun! Participate in the Friday Ritual Choir, facilitated by choir leader Andrew Bukenya. Say goodbye to the weekday and usher in the weekend in song. Learn the music yourself and then come along and sign your little heart out with the group!

When: Fridays, 13, 20, and 27 September
Arrival Time: 5:30pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Meeting Point: Watermans Cove
What is involved: Watch the video of choir leader Andrew Bukenya and arrive at Watermans Cove ready to follow Andrew’s musical cues. Everyone welcome, no prior singing experience required.

WATCH VIDEO REGISTER HERE