Interview

We’re in the business of the new.

DevilishlyGrand

Elaine Mitchener creates in order to challenge – others and herself. She’s not looking for the comfort zone. We talked about necessary questions and uncomfortable answers.”

In conversation with Elaine Mitchener
“Honouring the experiment”

“With every performance I’m searching for a totality of expression, to fully unify and amplify the musical, physical, emotional, and political aspects of each work.”

5 Questions to Elaine Mitchener

Amanda Cook

“SWEET TOOTH is sonically immersive and experimental in its improvisatory approaches, referencing Kumani singing and sea shanties. It is an intense experience for the players and observers.”

‘I am definitely not a jazz singer’

Chris Searle

“Elaine Mitchener is a singer who defies all categories — and that’s the way she likes it, she tells Chris Searle”