Before Nightfall is a one-night interdisciplinary event exploring the intersection of humanity, technology, and ecology through speculative film, music, architecture, digital art, and performance. This immersive experience invites audiences to reflect on how design can cultivate deeper connections between people, technology, and the natural world while envisioning new possibilities for coexistence.
It asks: Were humans the dreamers of machines, or have machines always dreamt of us? Where does this entangled relationship lead — into uncharted realms or uncertain futures?
Featuring audiovisual installations, digital films, experimental music, and 3D-printed sculptures, Before Nightfall offers a multi-sensory journey that dissolves the boundaries between the physical and virtual. Through works by local and international artists and designers, the event presents diverse perspectives on sustainability, creativity, and their ever-evolving interconnections.
Before Nightfall is an invitation to explore, question, and reimagine our relationship with technology and the world around us. Join the creatives for an evening where nature and technology collide across creative mediums, inspiring new futures.
"Before Nightfall" is part of the Melbourne Design Week 2025.
Participating artists
Mentor & Artist
Digital Filmmaker & Artist
Credits
Liwen Lian 丽雯, Anh Tran, Hannah Zhu 朱七月, Tong 桐 Ni
Live Performers:
Adam Nash, Kate Geck, Rosina Yuan, Liwen Lian
Sound Design /DJ:
Tong 桐 Ni
Designers /Artists:
Adam Nash, Andy Miller, Anh Tran, Hannah Zhu, Jake Liu, Johnny Liang, Kate Geck, Khoi Danh Nguyen, Lester Li, Liwen Lian, Melody Ma, Rosina Yuan, Shiiin.u, Tong 桐 Ni, Yvette Yiran Zhou
Photographer:
Wang Jiaxi
Assistants:
Tuana Aktepe, Shirin Kilinc, Ella Cahill
Venue:
Miscellania
Venue Sound Technician:
Michelle Nguyen
Venue Support:
Sasha Logan, Tim Fennel
Special thanks to Adam Nash.
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