The Night Flower Single Launch + An Honouring of Vali Myers + Vardos live @ Thornbury Picture House

✨ Join us for a magical evening of art and music! Those in search of wonder and mystical escape are warmly invited!

Mantis and the Prayer along with Vardos will pay tribute to the legendary Australian artist Vali Myers. Celebrate with us as we debut the screening of The Night Flower, Mantis and the Prayer’s latest visual art piece and single. Prepare for a vibrant experience filled with color, light, and surreal beauty.

To kick off the night, we will showcase a special screening of Director Ruth Cullen's Painted Lady, the sequel to the acclaimed documentary The Tightrope Dancer, which reintroduces Vali Myers to Australian audiences after a 40-year absence.
👉 Learn more about Vali Myers
👉 Check out Painted Lady

🌍 Vardos: Driven by Alana's dynamic violin, enhanced by accordion and double bass, Vardos brings alive folk and Romani music learned from Rroma musicians during their travels across Eastern Europe. Established in Perth in 1993, they are known for electrifying live performances and have released six albums!
👉 Discover Vardos

🎸 Mantis and the Prayer: This theatrical art rock band from Melbourne weaves emotional stories into their music. With delicate harmonies and striking guitars, they create an immersive multi-media experience that transcends the ordinary and embraces spirituality and magic.
👉 Explore Mantis and the Prayer

🎥 The Night Flower (music video)
Director: Spike McKenzie
Production Team: Wilk, William Parmelee

Come and be part of this extraordinary celebration! 🌌