This Late investigates the role that cultural institutions and the entertainment industry will potentially play in the lives of future generations.
To what extent must cultural activities adapt to processes of modernisation' What will the impact of digital distribution of music, movies, television and games be on the way entertainment is made and consumed'
Smart Talk:
Panellists include John Barnett, Head of South Pacific TV — New Zealand’s largest television production company, and Angelina Russo — a leading researcher in the field of museum communication from Melbourne’s RMIT University.
Great music:
Pitch Black will create an audiovisual playground that traverses the Natural History Floor with cutting edge technology - a multitude of audio and visual installations to tantalise your sensors. The evening will culminate in a surround sound electronic music performance pushing the reverberation qualities of the Grand Foyer to a new dimension. Sound artist Nigel Wright is also playing on the night.
Doors open 6.30pm, Grand Foyer entrance.
