At PICA we recognise that we are situated within the unceded lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We pay our respects and offer our gratitude to Elders past and present, and to those emerging leaders in the community. We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the importance of their care and continued connection to culture, community and Country.

Always was, always will be.

Galleries are closed today. Our exhibitions are always free.

Sage Pbbbt, Ian de Mello, Ashyln Kaur

Block Party: Glimpse

Block Party: Glimpse

You’re invited to join PICA and our neighbours, the Blue Room Theatre and Picabar for our first ever BLOCK PARTY!

Celebrate the launch of the Blue Room’s 2025 Season with a line-up of Boorloo artists spanning the experimental to the street. Experience a collaborative exploration of improvised music and poetry by Sage Pbbbt and friends. Get up and move through the history of hip-hop and street dance with Ian de Mello and crew. MC’d by the Blue Room’s Sukhjit Kaur Kahlsa, Ashlyn Kaur (from 2SPICII) will keep the tunes going throughout the night. 

Schedule:
5.30pm – The Blue Room Theatre Season Launch
6:30pm – Experimental Music X Poetry
7:30pm – Hip Hop, A History
8:30pm – DJ
9pm – END

About the artists

Ian de Mello is an award winning dancer, teacher, coach, producer and MC (as MDMC – the Multi Dimensional Master Creator). Ian won the All Styles Dance Battle at 2024 PERTH MOVES, produced by STRUT Dance. He is one of the pioneers of the Perth Krump movement, teaches people online and in-person how to connect to themselves through mindset + movement, producing and hosting battles, and performing all around Australia.

Sage Pbbbt (aka. Sage J Harlow) is an improviser, composer and poet living on Whadjuk Noongar country. She is a regular contributor to the Perth improvised and exploratory music scene. She teaches extended vocal technique and runs improvised music workshops. Sage has a experimental chamber opera work in The Blue Room Theatre’s Season 2025 called O.D.E.

Ashyln Kaur makes up one half of DJ duo 2Spicii. Specialising in Dance, Hip Hop, RnB, Afro Beats, Baile Funk and Afro House, 2spicii excels at creating vibrant, inclusive spaces on the dance floor. As a seasoned Perth-based duo, 2Spicii are committed to diversifying the industry and continually pushing the boundaries of their craft. 

Supporters

Presented by the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) with The Blue Room Theatre and Picabar. Supported by the Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries and the City of Perth.