Prepare to be enchanted by a magical world of musical flora with Playable Plants at Brighton Town Hall Gardens this November. Geelong Arts Centre hosted this wondrous installation in October 2023, as well as Arts Centre Melbourne and Federation Square in 2024.

The innovative musical art installation, The Plants, invites families to make music using possibly the most unique instrument you’ve ever played… plants themselves!

The Plants by Playable Streets

Fusing natural elements with custom-made digital sensors and crafted by Playable Streets, The Plants allows you to experiment with music in a fun and jovial way.

As children engage with the plants and touch the leaves, delightful gentle sounds are activated. Families can have fun and experiment with creating their own enchanting melody using these exclusive digital instruments crafted from actual plants.

With textured waves and rhythmic movements that phase in and out, The Plants promises an unparalleled experience. This is vastly different to any traditional musical instrument in sight, sound, or playability – making it lots of fun for kids of all ages. 

Playable Streets is a creative force specialising in crafting interactive art that defies norms and fosters unique connections. Their expertise lies in the development of interactive devices tailored for public spaces and workshops, designed to ignite creativity, encourage collaboration, and evoke a sense of play.

A Unique Performance Experience

Head to Brighton Town Hall this November and play tunes with marigolds, compose melodies with chrysanthemums, and enjoy the sounds of lavender. 

The Plants is an enchanting, free installation open for everyone to engage with, explore, and collaboratively craft new compositions.

Saturday 9 November between 11am to 4pm, visitors can drop by to explore and experiment with the plants. 

No bookings are required but we recommend getting there at the start of the day to avoid crowds.

My kids are absolutely enthralled by the sounds coming from the plants as we move through the exhibit. We have so much fun moving around and making playful tunes in such a unique and surprising way. 

The exhibit is recommended for ages 3 and up, but my 1-year-old is also captivated whilst seated in the pram, watching us play away.

Tips for visiting The Plants

• Recommended for ages 3 and above;
• It’s free! 
• No bookings are required; 
• Get there early to avoid crowds;
• Easy pram and wheelchair access.

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