On Sunday 9 November, +1 welcomes the legendary Australian trio The Necks to Salon İKSV for an evening of mesmerizing, boundary-pushing music. For over three decades, The Necks have been hailed as one of the most innovative ensembles in contemporary music, weaving expansive improvisations that unfold with hypnotic intensity and transcend genre. Tickets are available via Passo.
Formed in Sydney in 1987, The Necks (pianist Chris Abrahams, bassist Lloyd Swanton, and drummer Tony Buck) have built an international reputation on their unique approach to long-form improvisation. Each performance is a journey in real time, beginning from the smallest musical idea and developing organically into immersive soundscapes that can stretch for an hour or more. Their concerts are often described as meditative, trance-like, and utterly unpredictable, offering audiences an experience that is never repeated the same way twice.
Critics and fans alike have praised The Necks for defying categorization. While elements of jazz, minimalism, ambient, and experimental rock can all be heard in their music, the trio’s strength lies in their ability to transcend labels, creating a sound world that is distinctly their own. Their recordings, from acclaimed albums like Sex and Drive By to more recent works such as Travel, have consistently pushed the boundaries of what improvised music can achieve, earning them a devoted following across the globe.
Now, Istanbul audiences will have the rare chance to experience The Necks live at Salon İKSV. With their unmatched ability to craft atmosphere and tension from the simplest motifs, the trio promises a performance that will linger long after the final note.
Tickets are available via Passo. Stay up to date by following Salon IKSV on Instagram.
İstanbul Kültür Sanat Vakfı Nejat Eczacıbaşı Binası Bereketzade Mahallesi Sadi Konuralp Caddesi, Şişhane Sk. No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu
