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I acknowledge that my performances occur on land that was never ceded.
Always was, always will be, Aboriginal Land.
Introduction to Intergalactica
Intergalactica is a theatrical concert experience featuring original music, storytelling and live performance that moves between electronic pop rock opera, folk, classical and rhythm-driven world music influences. The performance combines powerful vocals, spoken storytelling and immersive musical moments, creating a concert that feels both intimate and cinematic. Intergalactica can be presented in theatres, festivals, community halls, black box theatre spaces and outdoor events, and can be adapted to suit different venues, audiences and running times. Axel performs live alongside recordings of his former female-presenting voice, creating duets across time and space.
Regional Queer Artist
Axel StarViking is a regional Central Coast NSW queer artist creating original music, wearable art and theatrical performance work that blends storytelling, identity, mythology and community participation. As a regional artist, Axel is passionate about bringing high-quality live performance experiences to regional communities and creating accessible arts events inside and outside of major city centres. Intergalactica is designed to travel easily and be performed in community venues, festivals and alternative performance spaces, making it suitable for regional arts programming, community festivals and cultural events. Axel is currently working on an indie art film - set in natural regional spaces, bringing our NSW regional beauty to the world.
About Axel
Axel StarViking is an award-winning international vocalist, storyteller and multidisciplinary artist with over 40 years of performance experience.
Trained in Bel canto vocal technique, Axel has performed nationally and internationally as a singer, theatre performer and creative artist. His work combines music, storytelling, wearable art, theatrical performance and community engagement, creating performances that are visually striking, emotionally engaging and musically diverse. Axel’s performances often explore themes of identity, transformation, mythology, belonging and personal storytelling.
Music Style
The music of Intergalactica is music genre bending and moves across multiple musical styles and languages. The performance includes original songs influenced by electronic pop rock opera, folk music, classical voice, cinematic music and Afro-inspired rhythms reflecting Axel’s early life in South Africa. The performance includes both solo vocal performance and duets across time performed with recordings of Axel’s former female-presenting voice, creating a layered musical experience that combines storytelling, song and theatrical performance.
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Wearable Art
Wearable art is an important part of Axel’s artistic practice and performance work. Intergalactica features a collection of Viking-inspired Valkyrie crowns and wearable art costuming designed and curated by Axel. Each crown is a sculptural piece made from found objects, jewellery, fabrics, natural materials and decorative elements, and each represents a different character, story or musical world within the performance. The wearable art transforms the performance visually and helps tell the story through costume, symbolism and visual theatre.
Audience Participation Elements
Intergalactica includes optional audience participation elements that create a shared musical and community experience. These elements can be included or adapted depending on the event and audience.
Audience participation may include:
- Group percussion piece using percussion instruments and djembe drums from around the world
- Audience sing-along song for children and families
- Interactive storytelling moments
- Audience photo at the end of the performance
- Opportunities for community engagement and shared musical moments
Audience participation is always optional and inclusive, and the performance can be adapted for family audiences, festivals, community events or theatre audiences.
Sound & Lighting
Axel provides his own professional sound and lighting setup, making Intergalactica suitable for community halls, festivals, black box theatre spaces and alternative venues.
The setup includes speakers, microphone, mixer, stage lighting and basic performance lighting design, allowing the performance to be presented in venues without existing technical infrastructure.
This makes Intergalactica a flexible performance that can be presented in a wide range of spaces including community venues, galleries, halls, outdoor festivals and theatre spaces.
Festivals
Intergalactica can be adapted for festival programming and different event formats. Shorter versions of the show are available for festivals, community events and multi-act performance programs.
Festival performance options available:
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15 minute festival set
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30 minute festival set
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45 minute festival set
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60 minute theatrical concert version
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Longer theatrical versions and full-length theatre works are also available by arrangement.
Booking Information
Intergalactica is available for:
Festivals
Community events
Regional arts programming
Galleries and alternative venues
Theatre and black box theatre spaces
Pride events and LGBTQIA+ events
Schools and community workshops
Cultural events and celebrations
Corporate and private events
Show length can be adapted to suit event programming, including festival sets and full-length theatrical concert performances.
For bookings, programming enquiries or technical discussions, please get in contact.
Contact / Booking Enquiries
For bookings, festival programming, community events, workshops or performance enquiries, please contact:
Axel StarViking
Email
Location: Northern Central Coast, NSW, Australia
Intergalactica is available for performances across the Central Coast, Newcastle, Sydney and regional NSW, and weekend touring opportunities are welcomed.
Technical Requirements
Intergalactica is designed to be a flexible performance that can be presented in theatres, community halls, galleries, black box theatre spaces and festival environments. Axel can provide his own sound and lighting setup for venues without technical infrastructure, or can work with existing venue sound and lighting systems where available.
Black Box stage / Community Hall Technical requirements may include:
Power access near performance area
Performance space minimum 3m x 3m
Small table or stand for mixer and playback device
One microphone stand
Basic stage lighting or house lights that can be dimmed
Access to power outlets for sound and lighting equipment
Bump in time approximately 1.5 – 2 hours
Bump out time approximately 1 hour
Axel is able to adapt the technical setup to suit the venue and event requirements.
Theatre / Festival Stage Technical Rider
Performer Provides the following equipment:
- Customised Sennheiser vocal microphone
- Custom gooseneck microphone stand
- Microphone cable
- DI box and cable to sound desk
- Laptop with all tracks loaded and ready to play
- All audio tracks (pre-recorded and mastered)
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Theatre / Festival Stage is requested to provide:
- Foldback monitor positioned centre stage
- Two stage speakers / house PA facing the audience
- Sound desk with DI input
- Audio connection from laptop to sound desk
- (HDMI / USB / Audio Jack options preferred)
- Sound technician to balance levels during performance
Audio Notes for Sound Engineer
- The show uses pre-recorded tracks with live vocals performed over the tracks.
- Many songs include pre-recorded female vocals (Axel’s former voice).
- Axel sings live as a duet with the recorded voice and at times as part of a layered vocal choir.
- Axel’s live microphone should be only moderately louder than the tracks, not significantly louder.
- Please balance so that the live voice and recorded voice feel like they are singing together.
- All tracks are mastered and ready for performance.
- Tracks will play automatically; the sound operator does not need to start each track individually.
Pre-Show Audio
- 5 minutes before show start, a pre-show track will play while the audience is taking their seats.
Track title: Coming in to Land
General Notes
- Axel is a trained vocalist with over 40 years of performance experience.
- The performance is a live vocal performance with pre-recorded music tracks.
- Axel interacts musically and theatrically with the pre-recorded voices and characters.
- Please use your discretion while balancing sound levels during the performance.
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