THE PINNEAPPLE PROJECT

Commissioned by Bristol Beacon (formerly Colston Hall). Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. First performed at Colston Hall in Bristol in November 2018 The Pineapple Orchestra consists of 9 bow-activated string instruments. When each instrument is played a fresh pineapple top spins and its leaves pluck the strings to create sound. The instruments are playable by all regardless of musical background. They layout a blank canvas whereby everyone can come and enjoy a musical journey without any set rules or techniques. The project draws a parallel with the dark colonial history of the pineapple alongside a more positive contemporary view of the fruit, to explore how we can create inclusive narratives about today’s society, whilst acknowledging the past. Commissioned by Bristol Beacon (formerly Colston Hall). Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. First performed at Colston Hall in Bristol in November 2018 The Pineapple Orchestra consists of 9 bow-activated string instruments. When each instrument is played a fresh pineapple top spins and its leaves pluck the strings to create sound. The instruments are playable by all regardless of musical background. They layout a blank canvas whereby everyone can come and enjoy a musical journey without any set rules or techniques. The project draws a parallel with the dark colonial history of the pineapple alongside a more positive contemporary view of the fruit, to explore how we can create inclusive narratives about today’s society, whilst acknowledging the past. Location: 'Bristol Beacon' 2018 Bristol, Uk ​​​​​​​. Serendipity Arts Festival 2023 Goa , India Status: Completed