Set in Canberra’s striking contemporary pavilion, LESS, this free outdoor event offers a unique fusion of tradition and modernity. A quartet of French pipers will bring vibrant energy to this brutalist yet majestic structure, nestled within the reimagined industrial landscape of Dairy Road in Fyshwick. 

The program includes a series of carefully curated contemporary works for pipers, culminating in a large-scale participatory work for wind, bagpipes, and brass players, created by renowned composer Otomo Yoshihide. 

SONNEURS blends tradition and innovation through its distinctive quartet, featuring the biniou, bagpipe, bombard, and trelombard. Known for its raw, resonant sound and rich tonal colors, this ensemble introduces these culturally significant instruments into a contemporary setting. Led by master French piper Erwan Keravec, SONNEURS offers a fresh, powerful perspective on traditional sounds, inviting audiences to experience folk-inspired compositions in a groundbreaking new way. 

Designed by Pezo von Ellrichshausen, LESS is located at Dairy Road, an innovative industrial neighborhood surrounded by nature, set at the edge of a wetland habitat.