Next week’s session, Mon Nov 25, with Leon Radinski Gorman has been postponed. Leon has a work commission and unable to present – we are pleased our practioners are busy – the session will be reaaranged for next semester.

Due to the situation with the academic strike action, the following week’s Masterclass with Rosanna Mead, may also be subject to resceduling to a later date but we will confirm closer to the date.

And a big thank you to Fraser aka Vince Vanity for a wonderful masterclass on Monday and big thanks to all those who attended.

Sounds is curated by Phoenix artist, scientist and musician Ed Briggs. He works with ‘theatrical substances’ such as electronics, instruments, biological material, noxious, volatile chemicals, lasers and lenses to make sound and performance. He is currently working on an AHRC funded practice-based PhD looking at artists re-enacting and modifying scientific experimental practice.

On 16 October we’ll be joined by Bobby Barry. Bobby makes improvised electronic music mostly using mundane household objects – a shaver, electric toothbrush, pencil sharpener – eking out rich textures and layered harmonies from the waves of electromagnetic resonance emitted by them. An album of collaged field recordings, Through Acheron, was recently released by WIAIWYA Records, and, with the duo, Far Rainbow, Bobby has also released several albums through labels including Fractal Meat Cuts, Slightly Off Kilter and Linear Obsessional.

Date: 16th October

Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm (Doors at 6.30pm, Event at 7pm)

Tickets: £5 / £2.50

Presented as part of Wednesdays at Phoenix.

Tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wednesdays-at-phoenix-sounds-16-oct-tickets-64798926333

Thursday 13 June

Support: Olivia Louvel

This original commission by the Outlands Network combines large-scale multi-channel video works by Semiconductor with a new live soundtrack and performance by Eartheater, fusing both into a compelling theatrical production.

Eartheater explores experimental pop and fantasy combining her genre-breaking musical production with a singular visual aesthetic. Semiconductor’s visually and intellectually engaging artworks explore the material nature of our world and how we experience it through the lenses of science and technology.

Together, they invite audiences into the noise field, as they explore the collision and collusion of their respective practices.

more info: https://www.dlwp.com/event/fracture-patterns/

A big congratulations to our L5 DMSA students Jade Gunner, Jordan McDermott and Josh Bell who composed the soundtrack for a short film made by UoB L6 Graphics-Illustration student Jack Taylor. The film which was awarded the prize, and will run throughout the expo – an international event that attracts professional designers from across the world – runs May 14-17.

More info: https://www.fespaglobalprintexpo.com/features/printeriors

Werkstatt Promotions

An Events Company based around Fresh and Exciting Live Electronic Music

‘We’re in the process of planning a Night, and I’m looking to hear from artists who might be interested in performing.’

Those DMSA people who are interested please contact Reuben werkstattpromo@gmail.com

Please include any:

– Music links

– Audio/or preferably footage of a live performance (although this is not necessary)

– Some Information on themselves

Rdyer is interested in junk, outdated technology and recycling, using a loop pedal, musical saw, saxophone, and site-specific recordings to create performance art and pop songs.

Date: 20 March 2019

Time: 6-8pm

Tickets: £5

 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sounds-rdyer-tickets-56638755041

Presented as part of Wednesdays at Phoenix: Sounds

Sit with a drink in hand as you listen to the words of artists read by accomplished performers. Curated by Phoenix Artist Joseph Young

An evening of experimental sound with demonstrations by local artists.”