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12-15 May 2011 Short Circuit Electronic Music Festival returns with two days hosted by the influential label Mute. In a celebration of Mute's unique culture this event will include performances from artists past, present and future plus installations, films, talks and more. The festival begins with an evening hosted by German label Raster-Noton, featuring the world premier of a new collaborative piece by Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Linking the event is the Raster Noton/Mute Sound Halo. |
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Thursday 12 May RASTER-NOTON 7pm-11pm Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto Atom TM Byetone Anne James Chaton Mark Fell Grischa Lichtenberger Raster-Noton shop Acoustic listening room |
Friday 13 May MUTE 6pm-1am Richie Hawtin Moby (DJ set) Recoil Nitzer Ebb Richard H. Kirk Carter Tutti with Nik Void Non The Balanescu Quartet Pole T. Raumschmiere Thomas Fehlmann Thomas Brinkmann Komputer Daniel Miller (DJ set) |
Saturday 14 May MUTE 12pm-12am The Residents Liars Erasure + special guests Martin L.Gore (DJ set) Andy 'Fletch' Fletcher (DJ set) Laibach Josh T. Pearson plays Mute songs S.C.U.M Big Deal Beth Jeans Houghton Alison Moyet (special guest) Maps + Polly Scattergood Poppy & The Jezebels Simon Fisher Turner + Mira Calix James Brooks Peter Gregson Danny Briottet (DJ set) (Renegade Soundwave) Irmin Schmidt + Kumo play The Sound Of Can A Can Archives Special (DJ set) |
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Netaudio London / 15 May / Venuewide / £5+ Netaudio London promotes the work of artists who use digital and network technologies to explore new boundaries in music and sonic art. The packed and varied programme included in Short Circuit encourages participation in all forms: interactive sound art installations, conferences, workshops, collaborative online broadcasting and headline shows. Programme visitors are encouraged to engage with the workshops and discussions, and immerse themselves in various sonic art works. |
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Read, watch and listen to the contents of a special Short Circuit resources page compiled by The Wire: http://www.thewire.co.uk/articles/6227/ Reverberations: The influence of Steve Reich Sat 7 & Sun 8 May - Barbican Featuring Steve Reich, Kronos Quartet, Clogs, Owen Pallett, Bang on a Can, So Percussion, Tyondai Braxton, Lee Ranaldo, BBC Symphony Orchestra and more. Shelby Lynne and support 6 May - Cadogan Hall Grammy award winning alternative country songstress, Shelby Lynne, comes to the UK to perform her inspired music spanning the depths of 6 albums. Netaudio London 15 May - KOKO Steve Stapleton's Nurse With Wound play live alongside Mika Vianio (ex-Pan-Sonic), Bruce Gilbert (ex-Wire) and Radian. Presented by Netaudio London following on from the all day interactive programme at the Roundhouse. |
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