Hot on the heels of its Splendour in the Grass debut, the multi-sensory music exhibition Supertonic – which uses augmented reality to enhance experience – is now open at the Tweed Regional Museum.
Supertonic explores the vibrant musical world of the Northern Rivers and Gold Coast region through recordings, scores, instruments, sounds and stories of people creating music.
This exciting exhibition features some of the most iconic local artists, including the Sunnyboys, Budgerah, The Jezabels, JK-47, Kate Miller-Heidke, Matt Corby, TORA, Amy Shark, Bobby Alu and Ocean Alley – to name just a few.
Enhancing the exhibition is an array of programs and activities: Chill out in our 1970s-inspired Lounge Room and spin some records, create your own album cover art, join a guided tour and vote for your favourite songs of the region in our Supertonic Selects Top 100 Countdown – with the people's choice to be revealed at our Supertonic Up Late event in early 2024.
Tweed Regional Museum Director Molly Green said the Museum had collaborated with a large number of musicians on the exhibition, whose unique sounds have drawn inspiration from the local culture, landscape and people.
"Visitors are in for a unique, multi-layered experience with Supertonic, which provides rare insight into the artists they love and how they have drawn their inspiration from the region," Ms Green said.
"Supertonic is a sensory experience where you can immerse yourself in a musical world of instruments, paraphernalia, sound, movement and stunning visuals.
"I'm most excited about our incredible augmented reality experiences. They allow you to access a digital realm within the Museum and will be a huge hit for the whole family. We're looking forward to seeing everyone here busting their best dance moves!"
The Museum is filled with amazing objects loaned by all your favourite artists with an array of band posters, set lists, autographs, photographs, merch, instruments and outfits on display.
A highlight of the exhibition is an extensive collection of rare vintage Australian made guitars, bass guitars, amps, ukuleles and harmonicas from the 1940s to the 1970s.
The exhibition also features items loaned by members of iconic Kingscliff band the Sunnyboys, including their rare Gibson Les Paul guitars used to record popular anthems 'Alone With You' and 'Happy Man'. Kate Miller-Heidke's 2019 Eurovision: Australia Decides dress is also on display.
Augmented reality brings this exhibition to life creating a multi-sensory experience of your favourite music like never before.
Visitors can mix their own music by busting a move in the Supertonic Sequencer. This interactive installation is triggered by your dance moves and creates a unique song and live moving mural.
The sequencer uses sound bites gathered from local musicians in response to the question: "What does the Northern Rivers sound like to you?"
Supertonic is now open until Saturday 23 March 2024.
For more exhibition and activity information visit museum.tweed.nsw.gov.au.
