Synopsis
Warren Ellis is an Australian music icon—Dirty Three founder, longtime Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds collaborator, film composer (The Proposition, The Road), and one of the most celebrated multi-instrumentalists of his generation. There’s another side to Warren you might not know.
At this special event presented in partnership with Vivid Sydney, Warren Ellis takes the stage for an intimate conversation about his life, music and his deep commitment to animal conservation—a journey beautifully captured in the new documentary, Ellis Park. Listen to Warren discuss the film and his mission to protect endangered species at his sanctuary in Sumatra. As part of this special conversation, Warren will also perform a short, intimate solo set.
Before the event, documentary Ellis Park, directed by acclaimed Australian filmmaker Justin Kurzel will screen at 4pm at State Theatre as part of Sydney Film Festival. Tickets are sold separately.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All tickets to this event must be purchased through the City Recital Hall website, and does not include admission to the film screening of Ellis Park. Click below to be redirected.
This event is presented in partnership with Vivid Sydney and City Recital Hall.
Special Guests

Warren Ellis is an Australian music icon—Dirty Three founder, longtime Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds collaborator, film composer (The Proposition, The Road), and one of the most celebrated multi-instrumentalists of his generation.
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