Seven-time ARIA winner Genesis Owusu returns to Sydney Opera House with explosive all-new show: Redstar Wu's Neighbourhood Jams
Glimpse into a bold new sonic universe in a rare Studio residency with support from Shady Nasty
"Sometimes the more people there are, the more anonymous we can become – so let's keep it intimate.” Genesis Owusu
Sydney —
One of Australia’s most innovative contemporary artists, multi-ARIA award-winning visionary, Genesis Owusu, will return to the Sydney Opera House for a two-night Studio residency this September with support from left-field classically trained punk outfit, Shady Nasty. Owusu and his four-piece band will play a rare in-the-round configuration to preview never-before-heard material from his highly anticipated new album.
The boundary-pushing renegade last played the Opera House with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in 2023 as well as popping up as Jonti’s surprise guest at Vivid LIVE 2024. He will perform Redstar Wu's Neighbourhood Jams - an explosive all-new show playing tracks from his next chapter, as well as a captivating reimagination of his acclaimed genre-defying catalogue that has earned him a worldwide following.
"I’ve been missing seeing you guys. My community! I wanna chat, I wanna play some music, I want to see how you’re all doing. Touch some grass n that. Sometimes the more people there are, the more anonymous we can become, so let’s keep it intimate for now. Small capacity, few nights in a row, residency style. Me, you and my band. Give you a first experience of this new album! We’re gonna call these little shows “Redstar Wu’s Neighbourhood Jams.” See ya there x", Genesis Owusu.
Sydney Opera House Head of Contemporary Music, Ben Marshall said: “Since bursting onto the scene with his searing, generation-defining debut, this genre-bending international phenomenon has been blowing the roofs (and floors) off venues around the world. We are beyond excited to set the scene for Genesis Owusu's next creative odyssey and for our audiences to be among the first to hear this new music when he returns to the Opera House with this exhilarating up-close-and-personal experience."
