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MUTEK / Music, Sound and New Technologies - 3rd Edition
Montreal, May 29 - June 2, 2002
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MUTEK_2002 - PROGRAM UPDATE
Discover why MUTEK has become an unparalleled event in North America!
A major happening dedicated to electronic music and sound creation, MUTEK
returns this with year with a 3rd edition that is more substantial and
stimulating than ever. From May 29 to June 2, more than 50 artists from 10
countries will appear on three stages, following an intense trajectory on
the path of experimentation and discovery. MUTEK is built upon a unique
program of international scope, presented in a friendly atmosphere that's
made the event popular both in Montreal and abroad. Fans of electronic
music, amateurs and connoisseurs, MUTEK offers you five days and nights of
total immersion and great entertainment, in tune with the best of musical
creation in the era of digital technologies. Don't miss it!
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 29
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Ex-Centris / 8:30PM / 20$ + tx
A starting point made up of rhythmic textures and cutouts; an intersection
of microscopic sounds, click-hop and synchronized visual interpretation.
VITAMINSFORYOU (Winnipeg, Canada)
SND (UK)
DIOXYDE (Montreal, Canada)
MENS/KOOLWYK (Netherlands)
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SAT / 11PM / 15$ + tx
A delirious ceremony of psycho-pop and retro-futurism, and a totally
unbridled experience that you shouldn't miss...
HELLOTHISISALEX (Toronto, Canada)
NOVA HUTA (Germany)
FELIX KUBIN (Germany)
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THURSDAY, MAY 30
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SAT / 5PM /free
Watch and listen as these sound researchers break new musical ground using
the most up-to-date tools of digital composition.
DEADBEAT - MONOLAKE WEBJAM (Montreal - Berlin)
ALEXANDRE BURTON (Montreal, Canada)
ZACK SETTEL (Montreal, Canada)
DUUL_DRV (Winnipeg, Canada)
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Ex-Centris / 8:30PM / 20$ + tx
Immerse yourself in architectural and abstract aural spaces, as diverse
approaches to organized improvisation confound your senses.
GHISLAIN POIRIER (Montreal, Canada)
HELEN OF TROY (Montreal, Canada)
STEPHAN MATHIEU plays SAD MAC STUDIES (Germany)
JANEK SCHAEFER (UK)
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SAT / 11PM / 15$ + tx
IDM at its best! Artists on the SUCTION and SKAM labels will satiate your
appetite for deconstructed, melodic and refined electronic music.
SOLVENT vs LOWFISH (Toronto, Canada)
BOLA - live AV (UK)
GESCOM dj's (UK)
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FRIDAY, MAY 31
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SAT / 5PM /free
Let the multiple, receding vistas of aural landscapes take you to an
unexpected world of muffled rhythms and vast spatial drifts.
XENOFONEX (Montreal, Canada)
CAPSULE (Montreal, Canada)
CAMP (Montreal, Canada)
VROMB (Montreal, Canada)
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METROPOLIS / 9PM / 25$ + tx
It's a giant electronic cabaret! Metropolis hosts a musical extravaganza
you're not likely to forget.
REPAIR (Toronto, Canada)
RADIO BOY live - aka MATTHEW HERBERT (UK)
COPACABANNARK (France)
HÅKAN LIDBO (Sweden)
AKUFEN (Montreal, Canada)
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SATURDAY, JUNE 1
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SAT / 2PM / 8$ + tx
Including, among others, artists from Kit Clayton's label, this program
unfolds a musical universe of drifting sounds, a representation of the
ideals of interference composition.
ORTHLORNG MUSORK label showcase featuring:
STEPHAN MATHIEU plays FULL SWING (Germany)
TIMEBLIND (US)
AGF (Germany)
AGF / DLAY (Germany - Finland)
PHILIP SHERBURNE - dj (US)
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METROPOLIS / 9PM / 25$ + tx
Let yourself go! Groove the night away to highly developed musical
offerings from various artists, including representatives of avant-garde
house label Klang/Playhouse.
BEN NEVILE (Vancouver, Canada)
KLANG/PLAYHOUSE label showcase featuring:
FARBEN (Germany)
LOSOUL (Germany)
RICARDO VILLALOBOS (Chile - Germany)
LUOMO (Finland)
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SUNDAY, JUNE 2
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SAT / 5PM /free
Featuring the Cynosure/Revolver labels, this program explores the
underground relationship that links Toronto's minimal techno to the
Montreal scene.
JAY HUNSBERGER (Toronto, Canada)
MIKE SHANNON (Montreal, Canada)
PAN/TONE (Toronto, Canada)
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SAT / 9PM / 20$ + tx
Currently in voluntary exile in Chile, prolific German producer Atom Heart
(Señor Coconut) offers a torrid night of Latin-flavoured electronic music,
bridge the gap between North and South.
MURCOF (Mexico)
JUAN SELF (Argentina - Canada)
DANDY JACK presents SIEG ÜBER DIE SONNE (Chile - Germany)
ATOMtm (Chile - Germany)
and surprises
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The MUTEK 2002 program will also feature conferences and a new section
called MUTEK_VISION, presenting a selection of films and videos that
explores the relationship between music, sound and images. PLEASE CHECK
OUR WEBSITE FOR REGULAR UPDATES ON ALL THE ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM.
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BOX OFFICE - TICKETS ON SALE STARTING MAY 1st!
WWW.MUTEK.CA (for online purchase)
CD ESOTERIK 1841C St. Catherine W 514-937-5192
ATOM HEART 364B Sherbrooke St. E 514-843-8484
ROTATION 30 Prince Arthur St. W 514-848-9562
SAT 305 St. Catherine St. W 514-844-2033
Tickets for METROPOLIS (May 31 and June 1) are also available through
ADMISSION: WWW.ADMISSION.COM 1-514-528-2828
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LIVE THE FULL EXPERIENCE!
The MUTEK team has put together the following special packages*, giving you
a chance to enjoy MUTEK to the fullest:
- MUTEK_PASSPORT (admission to ALL concerts): $130 + tax
- WEEKEND PASS (admission to concerts on May 31, June 1 & 2): $65 + tax
*HURRY! Limited quantities available only until May 25
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SPECIAL OFFER FOR OUT-0F-TOWNERS!
For full details about special rates offered by Montreal's QUALITY HOTEL,
MUTEK's official hotel, please consult our website, in the INFO-FEST section.
WWW.MUTEK.CA INFO_MUTEK: 514-847-1242 INFO@MUTEK.CA
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This third edition of MUTEK is made possible due to the generosity of a
number of valuable collaborators. MUTEK warmly thanks all of its partners,
sponsors and collaborators.
PRESENTING SPONSOR: Ex-Centris
MAJOR SPONSOR: Société des arts technologiques (SAT)
GOVERNMENT SPONSORS: Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Greater
Montreal * Canada Council for the Arts * British Council, and its UK...OK!
project * Montreal Arts Council (CAM) * City of Montréal * Goethe Institute
MEDIA PARTNERS: Ici Montreal / Montreal Mirror * XLR8R * Technikart * Shift
* CBC (Brave New Waves) * Convergence * BETALOUNGE.COM * Flyer * Exclaim! *
CIBL * CKUT * Parachute * Grooves Magazine
COLLABORATORS: Quality Hotel Centre-ville * McAuslan Brewery * Bell
Mobility * LL Lozeau
PROMOTIONAL PARTNERS: SAT * Ex-Centris * Metropolis * Cinema Parallele *
Publicité Sauvage * Diffusart International
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MUTEK - 3530 St. Laurent Blvd., Ste. 304
Montreal, QC Canada, H2X 2V1
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