Practice: Pat is well versed in numerous fields, working within multi-disciplinary contexts as a producer, engineer, writer, researcher, facilitator and as a dramaturg he traverses dimensions. One current focus is in furthering research in experimental arts practice, exploring new and innovative performance techniques. He is also investigating music and performing arts cultures, using social and political theory to explore how socio-historic relations of power shape culture, systems and society. Production: A Mercury Prize winning songwriter for his work with Speech Debelle (Ninja Tune), he has amassed a vast array of production credits, including Hip Hop royalty, ARIA award winners. He has produced and worked with artists such as Stic.Man (Dead Prez), Rob Swift (X-ecutioners), Kaiit, Kee’ahn, DRMNGNOW, 360, Philly, Adrian Eagle, Hau Latukefu, So.Crates, Nazeem Hussain’s Legally Brown (SBS), Lotek feat Roots Manuva, The Flybz feat Paul Kelly and a host of other artists. Performance: A mercenary instrumentalist, controllerist or Live MD. Pat has worked and performed with international artists including Solange, Fefe (Saïan Supa Crew), Boots Riley (The Coup) among a host of others. As a solo artist, gracing stages from the Sydney Opera House to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, sharing lineups with Grandmaster Flash and Arrested Development. pataphysics.com 9gates.bandcamp.com