Indie music from Celeste, Hades, Hollow Knight and more will be celebrated in Melbourne with Indie Symphony in September

Gaming music from some of the most beloved indie games will be highlighted in ‘Indie Symphony’ in Australia this September when it comes to the Hammer Hall in Melbourne.

Meena Shamaly, host of ABC’s Game Show, will be the presenter on the night, introducing some of the songs from popular indie games worldwide, including several big Australian games.

Songs that will be included in the program:

• “Reach for the Summit” – Celeste (Lena Raine)

• “The Mourning Tree” – Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture (Jessica Curry)

• “Nascence”, “Apotheosis”, & “I Was Born for This” – Journey (Austin Wintory)

• “Paper Boats” & “We are all Become” – Transistor (Darren Korb) 

• “The Lament of Orpheus” & “In the Blood” – Hades (Darren Korb) 

• “Adrift” & “Challenging a Queen” – Stray Gods: A Roleplaying Musical (Austin Wintory)

• “The Bittersweet Taste of Death” & “Chimes of Midnight” – Necrobarista (Kevin Penkin)

• “Concert Suite” – Hollow Knight (Christopher Larkin)

The CEO of VicScreen, Caroline Pitcher, said:

“Our local digital games sector is internationally renowned for producing some of the most creative and hottest games on the market. VicScreen is delighted to partner with Orchestra Victoria and local developers to deliver this mind blowing and immersive experience, showcasing extraordinary digital games soundtracks through the mastery of over 60 musicians. This is set to be a special event that is not to be missed.”

And Orchestra Victoria’s General Manager, Jacinta Ewers, said:

“Indie Symphony will be an incredible evening combining the thrill of a live orchestral performance with the dynamic creative content of fan favourite indie video games. Orchestra Victoria is thrilled to present this concert that brings together Australian artists from across the orchestral and games industries.”

You can find out more and book tickets for the show now here.