Niran Dasika
Life Forms

26 February 2026

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Improvised music
Jazz

Life Forms is the latest album from multi award-winning trumpeter Niran Dasika and his Melbourne-based trio featuring legendary pianist Andrea Keller and virtuoso bassist Helen Svoboda. Described by Rhythm Magazine as “an album filled with rare and fragile beauty… dream-music for the inner heart”, and “as bright and beautiful as moonbeams on a dark night” (Bandcamp Best of Jazz), the music of Life Forms unveils a sonic journey that embodies Dasika's fascination with imaginative soundscapes and meticulously honed technique.

Niran Dasika has established himself as a prominent figure in the jazz and improvisational music scenes in Australia and Japan. His accolades include the 2019 APRA AMCOS Professional Development Award and the 2019 Young Australian Jazz Artist of the Year, 2nd place at the 2017 National Jazz Awards, and recently was a finalist at the 2025 Freedman Jazz Fellowship.

Featured Performers

  • Niran Dasika

  • Helen Svoboda

  • Andrea Keller

Performances

Performances

Thursday 26 February 2026
6:30pm & 8:15pm

Location

Phoenix Central Park
49 O'Connor St, Chippendale

Tickets

Free, by ballot only

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Ballot draw date: Tuesday 17 February 2026

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