Anthem Anthem Revolution

Background image: Set in front of a black background is a male playing table tennis, this person plays against no one, but the game itself. There is an larger than life tv screen directly in front of the player, it looks like three tv's together and in a mix of bright australiana colours the screen says REVOLUTION
Credit: Anthem Anthem Revolution at MONA FOMA, 2024. Image: Hannah Todd
By Terrapin

When and What

  • Now
  • Public Space

Summary

  • Commissioned for the Birmingham 2022 Festival
  • An all-ages interactive work combining the voices of Tasmanian young people with the universal sport: table tennis 
  • Ideal for all-ages festivals and events, and suitable for indoor or outdoor presentation

Impact

  • A suite of Tasmanian artists and young people come together to explore the meaning of a national anthem
  • Anthem Anthem Revolution can be tailored to new locations, working with new groups of young people and artists
A table tennis bat lays on a green, yellow and blue table
Anthem Anthem Revolution at MONA FOMA, 2024. Image: Hannah Todd

Description

This is a new track for a new generation.

In Anthem Anthem Revolution, participants battle a table tennis robot to hear a new national song written by children, an anthem that reflects the hopes and dreams they have for their country.

Set in front of a black background is a table tennis table. There is an larger than life tv screen directly in front of the player, it looks like three tv's together and in a mix of bright australiana colours the screen says ANTHEM ANTHEM REVOLUTION
Anthem Anthem Revolution at MONA FOMA, 2024. Image: Hannah Todd

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Partners

Anthem Anthem Revolution was originally commissioned by the Birmingham 2022 Festival. The project was supported by the UK/Australia Season Patrons, the Australian Government, the British Council and Creative Partnerships Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund as part of the UK/Australia Season 2021-22 and by Arts Tasmania.

  • Originally commissioned by