Crowded stage: Brisbane’s Accomplice Collective finds a fluid groove through improv shows

With more than 60 members, no rehearsals and no set list it is hard to know what to expect from Brisbane band Accomplice Collective — even the musicians can never be too sure.

The growing group of creatives — who range from classically trained musicians to singers still finding their voice — perform improvised gigs around the city, bringing an array of instruments, voices, styles and genres to the stage.

“I think the reason Accomplice works so well is because we’ve got over 60 people who are really excited to play music with each other and that’s something special,” founding member and saxophonist Denholm Brockley said.

Brockley, along with drummer Nick Downing and bassist Loukas Johnson, were playing together seven years ago when…