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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

8 Faces in an array 4 across by 2 high, an image of a black outline creating the shape of a Human face with the word 'Hummmmmm' written in bold red to replace where the natural mouth and lip area would be.
136 Faces in an array 17 across by 8 high, an image of a black outline creating the shape of a Human face with the word 'Hummmmmm' written in bold red to replace where the natural mouth and lip area would be.
the words 'Vagus Nerving' is written in bold black, alongside a contemporary drawn diagram of a red circle connecting to a red square.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

VAGUS NERVING

VAGUS NERVING

Find calm through sound — stimulate your Vagus Nerve and enhance wellbeing with the vibration of your own voice. Join Award winning vocalist and artist, Gill Hicks for a participatory vocal performance featuring jazz improvisation. Gentle vocal cord vibrations nourish the Vagus Nerve; experience personal benefits while joining others to create an extraordinary humming choir. Become the orchestra, the instrument and ultimately the Song as we weave healing frequencies into a memorable communal soundscape. 

Have fun while doing something wonderful for your inner body, all you need to do is Bring your best Humming tones! 

 

Presented by: Gill Hicks The M.A.D. Creative Agency

Dr Gill Hicks AM MBE is an award winning, multidisciplinary artist whose practice centres on the transformative power of the arts across visual art, music and film. From her roots in the London Design scene, she leads collaborative, cross‑disciplinary projects through the M.A.D. Creative Agency, works that promote meaning and purpose. Her lived experience informs a considered, deeply imaginative practice that reframes change as creative possibility. An internationally recognised artist and award‑holder, Gill’s work inspires and offers space for resetting the lens by which you live.
Music • Interactive
South Australia • World Premiere

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG
Family friendly: Yes

Accessibility

 
Audience members interact from the seated or standing area
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: Gill Hicks The M.A.D. Creative Agency

Dr Gill Hicks AM MBE is an award winning, multidisciplinary artist whose practice centres on the transformative power of the arts across visual art, music and film. From her roots in the London Design scene, she leads collaborative, cross‑disciplinary projects through the M.A.D. Creative Agency, works that promote meaning and purpose. Her lived experience informs a considered, deeply imaginative practice that reframes change as creative possibility. An internationally recognised artist and award‑holder, Gill’s work inspires and offers space for resetting the lens by which you live.