The Press Gang, 2019 Baldessin Press Printmakers' Picnic. Photo: Silvi Glauttaeur
The Press Gang is an art concept band that performs songs about the joys and woes of printmaking, set to popular pop tunes. The group have performed at printmaking events including the Australian Print Triennial in Mildura and are regulars at the annual Baldessin Press Printmakers' Picnic. Led by Melbourne printmaking luminary Martin King (vocals, guitar) with original lyrics by Jazmina Cininas (vocals, graphic design), other regular members include Julie Forrester (vocals), Adrian Kellett (drums), Jim Pavlidis (guitar) and, previously, Graeme Drendel (vocals, guitar).
SELECTED PERFORMANCES
2022 OBSA RMIT Print Studio Auction, RMIT School of Art, Melbourne
2019 Baldessin Press Printmakers' Picnic, Baldessin Press, St Andrews
2019 Papermade opening, Australian Galleries, Collingwood
2018 Australian Print Triennial, Mildura
2018 Baldessin Press Printmakers' Picnic, Baldessin Press, St Andrews
2018 Impressions, Australian Print Workshop, Fitzroy
2022 OBSA RMIT Print Studio Auction, RMIT School of Art, Melbourne
2019 Baldessin Press Printmakers' Picnic, Baldessin Press, St Andrews
2019 Papermade opening, Australian Galleries, Collingwood
2018 Australian Print Triennial, Mildura
2018 Baldessin Press Printmakers' Picnic, Baldessin Press, St Andrews
2018 Impressions, Australian Print Workshop, Fitzroy