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Composers Matt and Vanessa studied together at the Australian National University around 10 years ago, but their first creative collaboration was the live show of Old Tech New Decks at the 2015 Melbourne Fringe Festival. Working with an unproven concept and flying at the edge of the capabilities of their technology, they performed nightly in The Grand Caravan, bumping two car-loads of tech in and out of the venue in ridiculously short times each night. To their surprise and delight, their carefully-scored symphony of nostalgic sounds was a festival hit, with sell-out shows and the award for Best Music. Deciding to spread their wings a little further, they then continued the collaboration with a tour to the Adelaide Fringe Festival in 2016. With a larger space, a longer show and the challenge of moving delicate old (and new) tech interstate, they worked hard to bring their charming nostalgia to Adelaide audiences. Integrating new midi-controlled lighting and a finger-busting new