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.

In this energised Carnival Day episode, Vision Australia Radio sits down with Kip Mac / Piano Punk, one of Midsumma&rsquo;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 &mdash; 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&rsquo;s multi‑disciplinary process, their love of subverting expectations, and the emotional and cultural resonance behind PiaNu‑Metal.
Whether you&rsquo;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&rsquo;s most inventive artists.

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Featuring interview highlights, bonus content and more from across Vision Australia Radio.

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Vision Australia Radio Interview Highlights shares a range of discussions initially broadcasted on our print disability radio network. Vision Australia Radio podcasts are accessible on all major podcast apps.
Remember to like, subscribe and share. 
Learn more: <a href="http://www.varadio.org">www.varadio.org</a> 
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Vision Australia Radio is a licensed community broadcaster and operates in accordance with the <a href="http://radio.visionaustralia.org/about-us/community-broadcasting-codes-of-practice">Community Broadcasting Codes of Practice</a> and <a href="https://www.rph.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/FINAL_RPH-Australia-Protocol_2019.docx">RPH Protocols</a>.

Midsumma Festival 2026, Carnival Day - Interview with Kip Mac (Piano Punk)

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