BRUNSWICK BALLROOM Presents

Sally Ford and the Idiomatics - Album Launch

1:00pm, Sun 14 September, 2025

BRUNSWICK BALLROOM, MELBOURNE, VIC

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Event Details

DOORS 1PM // KITCHEN OPENS 1PM // SHOW STARTS 2PM

SALLY FORD AND THE IDIOMATICS: ALBUM LAUNCH WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

The Idiomatics launch their highly anticipated debut album Every Happiness, along with special guest appearances by Mark Ferrie’s Instant Noodles, Olive Bowers and Wayne Macauley.

Recorded at Rolling Stock Studios and The Hacienda, and mixed by Myles Mumford, this vibrant, groove-drenched collection of original songs fuses Sally Ford’s story-led songwriting with sonic experimentation and contemporary sound design from Patrick Cronin, Michael Havir and Alice Garner.

These musicians bring a huge depth of experience to this project, drawing from diverse musical backgrounds including the ARIA-award winning Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Texicali Rose, Spaghetti Western Orchestra, Yothu Yindi, Xylouris Ensemble, Black Sorrows, Skazz, Dr Hernández, Pachuco Playboys, Sunshine Tip, Ska Vendors and Frank Yamma.

Their careers span funk, afro-Cuban, ska, reggae, jazz, rock, folk, film and theatre composition. This album synthesises their collective influences, blending live instrumentation with electro-acoustic sound design to create the Idiomatics’ unique sonic identity.

At the core of Every Happiness is Sally Ford’s unmistakable voice— commanding and infused with a sharp-eyed lyricism. Her storytelling cuts through the lush, genre-blurring instrumentation, creating music that is at once familiar and refreshingly new. The Idiomatics’ sound defies easy categorisation, offering an exhilarating fusion of groove, melody and evocative sonic textures.

"There’s a special kind of intimacy here. A superbly focused and talented band with the unique combination of traditional and modern instruments (and musical styles) cradling each piece and giving it different shapes and textures.” Stage Whispers, June 2023

+ SPECIAL GUESTS

INSTANT NOODLES is MARK FERRIE (guitar and loops) & HARRY O’MARA (drums).

This inter-generational mash-up sees fragments of pop melodies, modal explorations and spacious, swinging grooves combine over supple, hypnotic loops providing plenty of room for spontaneous improvisation and dynamics.

AND acclaimed writer WAYNE MACAULEY will be joining the Idiomatics to present an excerpt from the UNDERSCORE project, which sees writers perform excerpts of their work over a lush soundscape provided by the band.

AND up-and-coming multi-instrumentalist and songwriter OLIVE BOWERS will be guesting with the Idiomatics on trombone and backing vocals.

A big afternoon of uplifting music, stories and a few laughs!

THE IDIOMATICS ARE

Sally Ford - Vocals, flutes, sax

Patrick Cronin - Sequences, synth, valve trombone, whistling.

Michael Havir - Keyboards, Electronic-fx

Alice Garner - Cello

TICKETING INFO

Please have a digital or printed copy of your ticket ready on arrival along with a valid photo ID. Acceptable ID includes a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved ‘Proof of Age’ card or Passport.

The Brunswick Ballroom strives to improve our practices when it comes to sustainability and to reduce our carbon footprint. We don’t sell or provide plastic water bottles.

VENUE INFO

THE BALLROOM MENU
The kitchen will be serving The Ballroom Menu for this show.
You can view the delicious offerings available by clicking here.

ACCESSIBILITY
The Brunswick Ballroom is Accessible.
The Brunswick Ballroom has made significant improvements to accessibility by installing an Acorn Chairlift. (Model: New Acorn Indoor 180 Curved Stairlift.)

Companion Tickets Accepted
Accessible Seating can be purchased by entering this code before selecting your tickets: BBACCESS25
Accessible Seating ensures a reserved seat for both you and your companion.
Premium Accessible Seating ensures a reserved table and includes one complimentary meal for both you and your companion from the Selfish section of our menu.
Companion tickets must be valid and will be checked upon entry into the venue.

VENUE FAQS
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