What’s happening?
Tonight, Jeremy’s Book Exchange will host a one-hour ambient electronic performance by Tantalon. Bookwave runs Friday, September 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at 468 West Street, Toowoomba. It is organised by Rare Squid Creative, a South East Queensland video production agency specialising in music videos.
Why it matters
The performance is inspired by the ethos of Japanese group login.jp, pairing independent local businesses with electronic artists to create shows that harmonise with their surroundings. It demonstrates how sound can connect with a venue’s character, creating new cultural experiences in familiar spaces.
Local impact
By hosting Bookwave, Jeremy’s Book Exchange adds another dimension to Carnival week. The event highlights the shop as a creative hub and shows how artists and local spaces can collaborate to strengthen Toowoomba’s cultural identity. Rare Squid Creative’s involvement further reflects how passionate teams help bring these projects to life.
By the numbers
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1 hour of live ambient electronic music will fill Jeremy’s Book Exchange.
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1 artist, Tantalon, brings over 10 years of electronic music experience.
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468 West Street is where books and sound meet tonight.
Zoom in
Tantalon, originally from the Hunter Valley, is a musician, producer, and DJ who has been creating electronic music for more than a decade. His work blends voice and sound, inspired by the raw beauty of the natural world. His journey began in Brisbane and Sydney in the mid 2000s, where he developed a style that mixes vocal-infused beats, organic textures, and avant-garde recordings.
Zoom out
Bookwave is a small, intimate way to explore how sound and space can meet, and how everyday places can transform into cultural experiences. It is a subtle, immersive addition to Carnival week, highlighting Jeremy’s Book Exchange as a creative hub and showing how local spaces and artists are collaborating to add new layers to Toowoomba’s cultural scene.
What to look for next?
Entry to event is free, making it an easy addition to your Carnival week plans. Check it out tonight and experience what Toowoomba has to offer beyond the gardens and parades.