Short Circuit Festival
THIS ARCHIVED EVENT ENDED ON THE 17TH MAY 2009
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Rather than a series dedicated to the 1986 film starring Steve Guttenberg about a malfunctioning robot that comes alive, the Roundhouse's Short Circuit festival is an exploration of electronica carried out over one long weekend in May. As well as performances in the Main Space, there are screenings, talks, workshops, installations and collaborations throughout this four-day, cutting-edge electro music appreciation. Gigs feature the legend of electronica Holger Czukay, A Taste Of Sonar (dedicated to the famous festival in Barcelona and including artists such as Jeff Mills), Touch (presenting some of the most influential composers of the experimental scene) and The Radiophonic Workshop (the BBC pioneers behind classic theme tunes such as Doctor Who and Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy). For brief information on the programme see below but check www.roundhouse.org.uk for full details.Thurs 14 May: GIG - Holger Czukay, 7pm, ?20
Thurs 14 May: Electronica Masterclass, ?2 (16-25 year-olds only)
Fri 15 May: GIG - A Taste Of Sonar, 7pm, ?20
Fri 15 May: Holger Czukay Workshop, Free
Sat 16 May: GIG - Touch, 7pm, ?20
Sat 16 May: Ditto Installation, now and all day (www.ditto.tv)
Sun 17 May: GIG - The Radiophonic Workship, 8pm, ?20
Sun 17 May: The Radiophonic Workshop Q&A, 6pm-8pm, Free
14-17 May: Skinstrument Installation, Free
14-17 May: Soundclusters2 compositions, Free
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