adam MANNING
ABOUT
Adam Manning was born on Awabakal/Worimi Country and has Kamilaroi kinship. He is a musician, artist, designer, producer and researcher at the University of Newcastle, NSW.
As an original Custodial Descendant of Kamilaroi Barray (Land), and a composer/percussionist and artist/designer, rhythmic expression connects me to Land, People, Culture and Story and articulates the natural frequency (heart beat) of Ngaya Barray (Mother Earth). Given this, my rhythmic expressions are articulated in varying forms. In the main, these varying rhythmic forms/expressions are both old and new, and or cross-disciplinary.
Music
He holds the endorsement of a prominent U.S. percussion instrument manufacturer, Latin Percussion. His musical expertise has led him to share the stage with distinguished ensembles such as the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. His compositions have also found a home on ABC Classic.
Manning's musical journey includes captivating performances and collaborative recordings with renowned artists like Keith Carlock (known for his work with Sting and John Mayer), Bruce Mathiske, James Morrison, John Paul Young and the All-Stars, Lachy Dooley, and commissioned works with ABC Classic, Ensemble Offspring, and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.
What others say about Mannings performance and new musical composition with MSO which featured Clapsticks:
The Melbourne Age: a virtuosic clapstick cadenza performed by the composer melded traditional and contemporary techniques into a captivating display of timbre and rhythm
Classikon: And New Normal certainly did that for me. Manning cleverly employs the percussion section of the orchestra to contrast with the solo part. Starting from a seated position, the work centres on a virtuosic cadenza for solo clapstick, which Manning delivered, as the soloist, with energy and focus, grabbing and holding the attention of the listener.
Art - Design
Learning from Elders who attend the Guparr Aboriginal Mens Shed. Manning's art focuses on combining both traditional and modern patterns.
His artworks are located in Murrook Cultural Centre, The University of Newcastle, the NSW Department of Education, Government Social Service buildings in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, Bendigo (J Cassar); and has commissioned infrastructure design works through Port Stephens Council, and a sensor installation through Lake Macquarie City Council.
https://arts.lakemac.com.au/Venues/Multi-Arts-Pavilion-mima/Artworks/The-North-Wall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VN4nmoPvdw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZdg5goBDaE
For more of Manning's arts works - see Manning's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/adam_d_manning_/
Manning is a Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council Member.