In this energised Carnival Day episode, Vision Australia Radio sits down with Kip Mac / Piano Punk, one of Midsumma’s Pathways Alumni and a genre‑bending performer known for blending classical piano, grunge, metal, punk, and boylesque into a fierce, theatrical style all their own.

Kip chats about their upcoming Midsumma show PiaNu‑Metal, a bold reinterpretation of late‑90s/early‑2000s nu‑metal through classical technique, gender‑diverse creativity, and punk attitude. They discuss how reclaiming a hyper‑masculine genre offers new space for critique, humour, and connection — and how accessibility, including mask‑mandated performances, shapes their artistic practice.

Recorded ahead of their 1:45pm live performance on the Picnic Stage at Carnival Day, this interview gives listeners a vivid look into Kip’s multi‑disciplinary process, their love of subverting expectations, and the emotional and cultural resonance behind PiaNu‑Metal.

Whether you’re a metalhead, a classical purist, a queer arts fan, or simply festival‑curious, this conversation is a high‑energy insight into one of Midsumma Festival 2026’s most inventive artists.