Scrap Arts Music (Artistic Company)
noun. /skrap-artz-myoo'zik/
1. Five fearless percussionists turning industrial scraps into high-energy, jaw-dropping performances.
2. Vancouver Island’s eco-conscious innovators who make music, movement, and mayhem from salvaged materials.
3. A show that’s athletic, immersive, and often hilarious—guaranteed to captivate any audience.
“Scrap Arts Music is a joyous collision of creativity, experimental sound, and energetic movement.”
"Children of Metropolis" TEASER
DESCRIPTIONS OF CHILDREN OF METROPOLIS (Matinee Description follows)
A large-scale, design-driven performance combining sculpture, sound, and live cinema.
We perform for a variety of audiences and hereby present five different descriptions of our production, Children of Metropolis. If you chose to modify any of these, please seek approval from our team by email.
i. Children of Metropolis
Step into a retro-futuristic world where music, film, and imagination collide. Children of Metropolis features five musicians performing a live score on one-of-a-kind instruments built from scrap, synchronized with Scrap Arts Music’s all-original black-and-white film.
Part sci-fi adventure, part percussion spectacle, this wordless production is fast-paced, funny, and full of energy—captivating audiences of all ages.
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ii. Children of Metropolis
Children of Metropolis is a dazzling mix of music, movement, and film. Five percussionists perform on 88+ wild and sculptural instruments while Scrap Arts Music’s new black-and-white fantasy film plays behind them.
Inspired by Fritz Lang’s Metropolis, this inventive show blends heart-pounding rhythms, surreal comedy, and vintage sci-fi visuals into one unforgettable live experience.
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iii. Children of Metropolis
Five powerhouse drummers. Seventeen original compositions. Eighty-eight sculptural instruments made from scrap. One epic black-and-white film.
Scrap Arts Music’s Children of Metropolis is a high-energy, all-acoustic adventure where explosive rhythms and action-choreography bring a fantastical story to life. Inspired by 1920s sci-fi style, this cinematic concert thrills audiences of every age.
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iv. Children of Metropolis
Visionary, fast-paced, and wildly inventive, Children of Metropolis delivers music you can see as well as hear.
Five musicians perform with gymnastic energy on sculptural instruments made from scrap, creating a live soundtrack for a whimsical black-and-white film.
Surreal comedy, breathtaking rhythms, and a futuristic dreamscape combine in a show with international reach and intergenerational appeal.
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v. Children of Metropolis
What happens when you combine futuristic percussion, vintage film techniques, and a wild imagination? You get Children of Metropolis.
Scrap Arts Music’s newest show pairs 88+ hand-built instruments with a playful black-and-white fantasy film created with award-winning filmmaker Andrew Struthers.
Inspired by Fritz Lang’s 1927 sci-fi classic, Children of Metropolis is a multi-sensory adventure filled with explosive rhythms, surreal visuals, and infectious humour.
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MATINEE DESCRIPTION
Scrap Arts Music: LIVE WORKS
SCRAP ARTS MUSIC: LIVE WORKS is a 45-55 minute live Scrap Arts Music concert showcasing the ensemble’s signature hand-built instruments and physical approach to percussion, presented without film or theatrical narrative. Unlike Children of Metropolis, this work focuses on live music-making and material-driven performance, with select moments of guided audience engagement rather than a cinematic structure.
Featuring concert arrangements drawn from the Children of Metropolis score alongside other repertoire, the piece foregrounds rhythm, movement, and visual sound-making in a format that is flexible, accessible, and presenter-friendly.
“What Gregory’s done with army surplus materials, like discarded artillery shells from the Vietnam War, is substantial.”
ABOUT OUR BRAND
Scrap Arts Music is a distinctive percussion ensemble that fuses rhythmic performance, physical movement, and inventive instrument design to create visually striking, high-energy shows. Our performances transform recycled and upcycled materials—industrial scraps, pipes, plastics, and other discarded items—into unique musical instruments, blending environmental sustainability with creative spectacle.
Our audiences span all ages and backgrounds, including:
- Art and Music Aficionados: Drawn to extraordinary musical expression and inventive instrument design.
- Eco-Minded Individuals: Inspired by our sustainable approach to art-making.
- Educators and Students: Engaged by our hands-on, imaginative workshops and performances.
- Festival and Event Attendees: Captivated by unique, unconventional live experiences.
- Innovation Enthusiasts: Attracted to our inventive techniques and repurposed instruments.
Scrap Arts Music combines musical virtuosity, visual artistry, and global influences to entertain, inspire, and engage audiences worldwide. Our brand is defined by creativity, sustainability, and performances that resonate across generations.
The following are ready-to-use multi-level EPK hierarchy specifically for Children of Metropolis, designed for presenters to lift directly into marketing, programs, or websites:
1. Headline / Marquee (14-16 words)
Children of Metropolis is a large-scale, design-driven performance combining sculpture, sound, and live cinema.
2. Ultra-Snappy Pull-Quote / Social (15–20 words)
Five musicians, 88+ inventive instruments, and a black-and-white fantasy film create a high-energy, multi-sensory adventure for all ages.
3. Short Fan-Facing Blurb (50 words)
Children of Metropolis combines high-energy percussion, sculptural instruments, and a black-and-white fantasy film for a dazzling multi-sensory experience. Five musicians bring original compositions to life with dynamic choreography, surreal visuals, and inventive sound-making. Fast-paced, imaginative, and eco-conscious, the show captivates audiences of all ages with rhythm, humour, and spectacle.
4. Mid-Length Fan/Presenter Blurb (150 words)
Children of Metropolis is Scrap Arts Music’s latest creation: a 72-minute, high-energy production featuring 88+ sculptural instruments, original compositions, and a full-length black-and-white fantasy film. Five musicians perform a live, all-acoustic score, synchronized with action-choreography and cinematic visuals to create an immersive, multi-sensory experience.
Drawing inspiration from Fritz Lang’s Metropolis and 1920s retro-futuristic aesthetics, the show blends explosive rhythms, whimsical storytelling, and surreal comedy into a visually striking spectacle.
Appealing to audiences of all ages, the production engages:
- Art and Music Fans: Enthralled by virtuosic percussion and inventive instruments
- Eco-Minded Individuals: Inspired by sustainable, recycled materials
- Educators and Students: Engaged by imaginative storytelling and hands-on workshops
- Festival and Event Attendees: Drawn to unique, unconventional live experiences
- Innovation Enthusiasts: Fascinated by inventive sound-making techniques
Children of Metropolis delivers an unforgettable performance that celebrates creativity, sustainability, and the transformative power of music and movement.
5. Full EPK Show Description / Presenter-Facing
ABOUT CHILDREN OF METROPOLIS
Children of Metropolis is a fast-paced, all-acoustic percussion performance set to an original black-and-white fantasy film. Five musicians bring 88+ sculptural instruments to life through explosive rhythms, synchronized choreography, and inventive sound-making, creating a fully immersive and visually stunning experience.
Inspired by Fritz Lang’s Metropolis and 1920s retro-futuristic aesthetics, the show combines cinematic storytelling with whimsical humour, surreal visuals, and athletic performance. The instruments are hand-crafted from recycled and upcycled materials—industrial scrap, pipes, plastics, and discarded items—underscoring the production’s commitment to sustainability and eco-conscious creativity.
Audience Appeal:
- All Ages: From children to adults, the performance captivates everyone
- Music and Art Enthusiasts: Drawn to virtuosic percussion and inventive instrument design
- Eco-Conscious Audiences: Inspired by sustainable, repurposed materials
- Educators and Students: Engaged by workshops and immersive learning opportunities
- Festival Attendees and Innovators: Attracted to bold, unconventional live experiences
Children of Metropolis exemplifies Scrap Arts Music’s dedication to innovation, visual spectacle, and environmental responsibility, offering presenters a show with global reach and intergenerational appeal.