Talkback Burnback: rainy days 2026 | Thomas Meadowcroft

Talkback Burnback by composer Thomas Meadowcroft is an immersive music and storytelling event inspired by recordings of firefighters battling Australia's devastating Black Summer bushfires. Presented as part of the Rainy Days 2026 festival, the performance blends contemporary composition with narrative, taking place in the Salon PhilaPhil. The event runs for an unusually long duration of 390 minutes and is categorized under Storytelling and Outside-the-box programming. Tickets are available via the Philharmonie's ticketing service.