Grace Jones Confirmed as Part of Modulations

By Benjamen Judd

HOLD THE PRE-PAID PHONE! Singer, avant garde performer, actress and fashion icon Grace Jones has been confirmed to perform at Carriageworks on May 31 and June 1 as part of Carriagework’s Modulation Series in tandem with Sydney’s Vivid Festival.

Acknowledged as one of the most influential music and fashion icons of the 20th century, Grace Jones has earned herself a reputation for bringing electric on-stage performances.

A truly iconic singer, songwriter, model, actor and all round enigma, her live sets are duly renowned as nothing short of incredible, segueing from disco to funk, from pop to punk, all presented within a visual spectacular as stunning as her musical artistry.

During her career, Jones has worked as an actress, dancer and model for the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Claude Montana, and Kenzo Takada. Her unique, statuesque form has been immortalised by Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin, and Hans Feurer before she made the move into music when she signed with Island Records.

She is widely recognised for having influenced fashion movements of the 1980s and has been an inspiration for an endless list of artists: Annie Lennox, Rihanna, Brazilian Girls, Santigold, Basement Jaxx and is the inspiration (read: the source) of Lady Gaga’s entire body of work.

This is a performance not to be missed be one of the most timeless, influential and magnetic performers in modern music.

Grace Jones will perform at Carriage works on May 31 and June 1 as part of Modulation at Carriageworks for Sydney’s Vivid Festival.