Before Nightfall: Speak Percussion + Will Guthrie

An evening of spontaneous creation and boundary-pushing sound, as two adventurous musical forces meet for the very first time. Before Nightfall is an ongoing series of surprising musical encounters presented by local trailblazers, Speak Percussion . Each edition invites artists who have never previously worked together to engage in a single day of intensive creative collaboration — exploring new ideas and creating original music in real time. After a day of artistic dialogue, experimentation, and risk-taking, the results are revealed to audiences in an intimate, one-night-only performance. For this special Jazz Fest edition, Speak Percussion is joined by Nantes-based Australian drummer and percussionist Will Guthrie , renowned for his singular approach to percussion, spanning solo drumming, electro-acoustic performance and free improvisation. Before Nightfall offers a unique opportunity to experience the spontaneity and innovation that emerge when artists meet, experiment and perform, all within a single day.