Hailing from North London, Loraine James has been releasing DIY-style dance music since 2017. She’s done wide-ranging collaborations with the likes of Uruguayan producer Lila Tirando a Violeta, Iranian-British rapper Tardist and Melbourne’s own Jonnine Standish from HTRK. 
To watch James play is to witness song foundations get built on-the-go with simple tools—a keyboard, sample pads and a laptop—then twisted into kaleidoscopic new shapes. She’ll often take subtle shades of IDM and lull you into a groove before cracking things open and twisting in zesty hits of grime and drill. Electronic music’s standard 4/4 timing fades into an afterthought. The journey’s already underway. 
She&#39;s joined by co-headliner, Arushi Jain. Jain is a modular synthesist, singer, producer, radio host and engineer with an unorthodox vision of a centuries-old tradition—one that’s electronic and resolutely DIY. She grew up in Delhi, where she was exposed to Indian classical and other regional music from a young age. Her compositions are often rooted in Hindustani classical ragas—melodic structures with a limited number of notes but almost limitless room for improvisation. The classical ideas are reinterpreted with modular synth, and a voice that echoes out into the dusky beyond. She’s released slow-burn techno epics and opened for original New Age synth genius Susan Ciani. Her latest album Under the Lilac Sky builds a mediative momentum that feels like sonic starlight. Now she’s bringing her lush, night-sky sound to RISING. 
In support is Vietnamese-Australian synthesist, composer and pianist Carolyn Schofield, aka Fia Fiell. She performs on multiple keyboard synthesisers, playing and processing them in real time to create dream-like and at-times unsettling sonic worlds. Fia&#39;s lush, nebulous melodic cycles meld with vibrant digital textures and slowly soaring drones. It’s an elastic approach to composition—an ever-shifting expression of body, health and interiority—that often feels as powerful and confronting as it does intimate, organic and tender.

A close up of Loraine James' face, she is looking into the distance and bathed with a red light.

Loraine James Supporting 2

Loraine James stands against a green wall wearing a a long sleeve white shirt with a black vest and a tan coloured hat.

Loraine James Supporting 3

Loraine James sits staring directly into the camera. She is wearing a cap and her hands are clasped at their chin.

Loraine James Supporting 1

Arushi Jain Supporting 1

Arushi Jain Supporting 3

Fia Fiell Supporting 1

Fia Fiell Supporting 2

<ul>
<li>AGE RESTRICTIONS | Max Watts is a licensed venue. Children under the age of 18 will not be permitted, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.</li>
<li>TICKETS | Tickets also available via Oztix.</li>
<li>TRANSACTION FEE | All bookings via RISING incur a $4 transaction fee. Additional fees may apply for purchases through Oztix.</li>
</ul>

Loraine James and Arushi Jain


## [WATCH THE VENUE ACCESS VIDEO](https://youtu.be/411NqBgCer4)

ACCESSIBLE PARKING

There is an on street accessible parking bay at the corner of Swanston Street on Little Collins Street. Other accessible parking options can be found at Greenco Parking Pty Ltd, Council House, 200 Little Collins St; QV and Federation Square.

ACCESSIBLE DROP OFF

Accessible parking bay and loading zone on Little Collins Street near corner of Swanston Street.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Nearest accessible train station: Melbourne Central Station, services all metro lines.

Nearest accessible tram stop: 130m from Swanston Street / Bourke Street—Tram 86 and 96—Stop 6; Melbourne Town Hall / Collins Street—Tram 109, 11, 12, 48—Stop 6

DISTANCE COVERED BY PARTICIPANT

Under 200m.

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE

Please approach Max Watt's security guards on the door to access the lift. There is lift access to band room, but not the mezzanine bar.

ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS

Accessible bathrooms are located near the side of stage area, which is available for wheelchair users to view the performance. Ramps can be provided to access side of stage. Staff are in attendance to assist.