Meanjin/Brisbane’s newest experimental night dives into the worlds of modular synthesis, custom and DIY electronics, pedal-driven soundscapes, and boundary pushing music technologies. Expect deep textures, unexpected signals, and yes—there may even be beats.

Located just steps from the train station, it’s an easy hop over to immerse yourself in a full-spectrum sonic experience. Come through, tune in, and let the circuitry sing.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
PWYC/$10 | 7pm – 9:30pm
Doors at 7pm, Music from 7:30pm
Cyber Bunker:
Behind the Blue door, 95 Gipps St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

On the stage:

ArtykMist
Black Cactus
Novakova

ArtykMist is an experimental ambient music duo based in Brisbane, Australia.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583385737592…

Black Cactus
Dabbling on the outskirts between electronic glitch, ambient drones and broken pianos, Black Cactus performances expand into lush sonic outputs utilising custom built instruments and musique concrète recordings. Black Cactus has numerous live releases (at Cave Inn and Oscillo Scape) and made collaborations with diverse local and interstate musicians (including Epoch Collapse and James Worse).
https://black-cactus.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/Black-Cactus-1906135252977814/

Novakova
Dom (Aka Novakova) is a pioneering synth artist renowned for his innovative use of samplers and distortion to create immersive soundscapes. With a unique blend of gritty textures and ethereal melodies, Dom pushes the boundaries of electronic music, crafting dynamic performances that captivate and challenge audiences.
https://soundcloud.com/itsnovakova
https://www.instagram.com/itsnovakova/

This show takes place on the stolen land of the Jagera people and the Turrbal people. We acknowledge that this is a contested space & pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present. Sovereignty was never ceded.