Peter Knight appointed to Banff Centre faculty 'Soundweavings' residency
I have been appointed to Banff Centre for the Arts faculty for ‘Soundweavings’ intercultural music residency program April 27 to May 10 2025.
It’s going to be an incredible two weeks in an absolutely stunning environment. The Banff Centre has provided me with some of the most transformative experiences of my life as both student and resident artist, and I’m so glad to have to opportunity to give back through helping shape this program with incredible musicians from around the world. Applications close on NOVEMBER 20. Please email peter@peterknightmusic.com if you have questions.
The Plains performance for AAO 30th Anniversary 15th Nov
15th November Melbourne Recital Centre Australian Art Orchestra 30th Anniversary concert featuring The Plains composed by Peter Knight.
The Plains is released on Peter Knight’s album with the Australian Art Orchestra, Crossed & Recrossed
“Like a heart straining to contain more happiness than it was built to hold.” Bandcamp Best Jazz August 2021 Out now on Hospital Hill. Limited ed vinyl available.
PORTUGUESE/FRENCH FEATURE, OFF THE BEATEN TRACK, PREMIERE AT LEFFEST LISBOA FILM FESTIVAL 14TH NOVEMBER 2024
Off the Beaten Track (Longe da Estrada), with original music by Peter Knight premieres at Lisboa Film Festival (Leffest) on 14th November. Directed by Hugo Vieira Da Silva. Off the Beaten Track is about French artist, Paul Gaugin, in Tahiti through the perspective of poet Victor Segalen.
Hand to Earth wins Music Victoria award
Hand to Earth was announced winner of Experimental or Avant-Garde Work of the Year for Mokuy at the Music Victoria Awards announced on October 25th in Melbourne.
Shadow Phase solo album on ROOM40
Solo album, Shadow Phase, featuring Tony Buck & Fia Fiell out on Room40. Named is Headphone Commute Best of 2022. Read Peter’s words on making of Shadow Phase HERE
Mokuy by Hand to Earth available now from ROOM40
Produced by Lawrence English it explores a different side to the group. "Soaring soundscapes, riding woodwind waves beyond the horizon, buoying spiraling, utterly captivating" FOXY DIGITALIS
Swing Bridge released on Mode Records
Swing Bridge featuring first recordings of Alvin Lucier commissioned and produced by Peter Knight for Australian Art Orchestra, featuring Austin Buckett, now out on Mode Bandcamp Best Releases. Named in Bandcamp Best Contemporary Classical Releases
'1988' OzAsia Festival Five Star reviews
Five star reviews for ‘1988’ at OzAsia Festival on 24th October
“While 1988 told of Nguyễn’s personal experience as an immigrant, it was a concert of unique and exquisite music, brilliantly arranged and performed.” * * * * * LIMELIGHT
“Well-deserving of the enthusiastic standing ovation it garnered.” * * * * * GLAM ADELAIDE