Join ACO Principal Violin Satu Vänskä and ACO Artistic Director Richard Tognetti.
Satu in the Beyond, the acclaimed experimental project led by ACO Principal Violin Satu Vänskä, returns to The Neilson for the highly anticipated launch of its new album, Far Field Theory.
Joined by ACO Artistic Director Richard Tognetti on electric violin and an exceptional collective of musicians from the punk, indie and contemporary classical worlds, this performance pushes musical boundaries with fearless creativity.
Combining original works with iconic music by Nine Inch Nails, CAN and Pateras, the result is an immersive live experience that's atmospheric, energetic and impossible to categorise.
The Program
Celebrating the release of Far Field Theory, the concert showcases brand-new material alongside original works by Richard Tognetti and adventurous arrangements that span multiple musical worlds.
Experimental soundscapes meet hypnotic grooves as influences from alternative rock, ambient music and contemporary classical performance collide in a thrilling live setting.
Expect a concert filled with shimmering textures, driving rhythms and fearless improvisation—an experience unlike anything else in the ACO Up Close series.
An Immersive Live Experience
Part of the ACO Up Close series, audiences are seated just metres from the performers inside The Neilson, creating an intimate connection with every note, rhythm and sonic texture.
This is a rare opportunity to experience some of Australia's most adventurous musicians performing in a space designed for complete musical immersion.
Bold, cinematic and deeply atmospheric, Far Field Theory invites audiences to leave expectations behind and embrace a concert where genres dissolve and imagination takes centre stage.
Artists
Satu Vänskä Violin & Vocals
Richard Tognetti AO Electric Violins
Paul Beard Keyboards
Kiah Gossner Electric Bass
Bree van Reyk Drums
"Shimmering textures and mesmerising soundscapes… pulsing, grooving, coruscating and soothing."
— The Sydney Morning Herald
Event Details
Venue: The Neilson, ACO On The Pier Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point NSW
Date: Thursday 20 August 2026
Performance Time: 7:00pm
Duration: 90 minutes (no interval)
Album Launch: Far Field Theory
Featuring Music By: Richard Tognetti, Nine Inch Nails, CAN, Pateras and new works from Satu in the Beyond.
Part of: ACO Up Close 2026
Perfect For: Experimental music • Alternative rock fans • Contemporary classical • Ambient music • Adventurous live performance
