about

Luminescence are a Brisbane (Meanjin) based string group exploring the crevices between classical, contemporary and experimental performance. The group is made up of two cellists (Emma Hales and Anitah Kumar) and two violinists (Liz Young and Toukie Wood) who are passionate about taking their traditional instruments into unconventional spaces.

Luminescence are constantly innovating with their performance through collaboration, design, audience interaction, and a breathtaking program of contemporary music, showcasing internationally acclaimed composers, Brisbane’s own creative talents and genre-bending originals.

Since coming together in 2018, Luminescence have worked on projects with a spectrum of creatives – from visual artist and designer, Chris Mangos, to indie-psych outfit, The Jensens – and have joined the line ups of Jungle Love Festival, Brisbane Street Art Festival, GOMA Up Late, Yonder Festival and Anywhere Festival.

PEOPLE

eMMA HALES

CELLO

ANITAH KUMAR

CELLO | PRODUCER

LIZ YOUNG

VIOLIN

TOUKIE WOOD

VIOLIN | FLUTE

ABERDEEN HINZE

VIOLIN | PIANO

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