The Space Between Us

A genre-bending and electrifying international collaboration.

By Horst-Michael Schaffer, Philipp Sageder and The UQ BIG BAND

Presented by The UQ BIG BAND

Dates

2 Oct 2025

Venue

New Benner Theatre

Duration

Approximately 100 minutes. No interval.

Thursday 2 Oct 2025, 7:30pm

Age Suitability

Suitable for all ages.

Warnings

Please note a lockout period applies. Latecomers may be admitted at a suitable break in the performance.

Ticket Fees

Booking Fee of up to $3.90 per transaction applies.

About

Experience a bold fusion of jazz, electronics, and orchestral innovation as the UQ BIG BAND joins forces with acclaimed Austrian musicians Horst-Michael Schaffer (trumpet, vocals) and Philipp Sageder (electronics, vocals) for a one-night-only performance at Metro Arts. The concert features original music by Schaffer, composed for his groundbreaking European ensemble Jazz Bigband Graz (JBBG), known for blending jazz, pop, minimalism, and poetry. This international collaboration, supported by an Erasmus+ grant, celebrates the partnership between the University of Queensland and the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz — a meeting of creative minds pushing the boundaries of contemporary big band music.

Accessibility Note

Metro Arts' New Benner Theatre is wheelchair accessible. For tickets for patrons in a wheelchair, with accessibility needs and/or Companion Card holders, please call Metro Arts on 07 3002 7100 Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm to enquire or make your booking. Please be aware there are limited number of wheelchair spaces available per show.

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