The inaugural edition of CURRENT FESTIVAL was fantastic. Unique venue, unique talent and a nice audience!
Thank you for everyone who came and supported the festival in some way,
and a special thank you to all the volunteers and participants.
Please stay tuned for photos/videos/audio from this year’s event, and announcements over the next few months!
Current has some exciting things in store.
The second night of CURRENT Festival performances begins TONIGHT at 7:30 pm.
More info here:
http://www.currentfestival.com/program/concert-2-on-the-wire/
CURRENT Festival presents Concert 2: On the Wire
2011 Festival Concert 2 of 2
Friday, August 12, 2011
7:30 PM – $5
Urban Nature Centre – 184 Christina St. N. Sarnia, ON N7T 5T6
Following up on themes established in the first concert, Current Festival’s second concert entitled “On the Wire” features performing artists who blur the lines between digital and analog and take us deeper into synthetic soundscapes and manipulated recording—embracing all manner of instrument, voice and machine and tapping inherent sound found within.
Performing artists will include Matt Giresi, Drew Barnet, Ruin, The Brothers Pus and Direwires.
http://www.currentfestival.com/program/concert-2-on-the-wire/
It’s begun! CURRENT Festival is underway.
This is a friendly reminder to come watch and enjoy some talented artists doing what they do best.
More info here:
http://www.currentfestival.com/program/concert-1-6-strings-with-wings/
CURRENT Festival presents Concert 1: 6 Strings with Wings
2011 Festival Concert 1 of 2
Thursday, August 11, 2011
7:30 PM – $5 / $7 for both Concert 1 + Concert 2
Urban Nature Centre – 184 Christina St. N. Sarnia, ON N7T 5T6
Current Festival’s first concert entitled “6 Strings with Wings” will showcase artists who embrace familiar and strange alike as they wield traditional instruments and augment their sound with ethereal processing and play technique.
Performing artists for the evening will include Jay Morritt, Justin Brown, Jason Edwards, Nick Alexander.
CURRENT Festival has begun! Please check the PROGRAM to find out more about CURRENT Festival events for this week!
Thurs Aug 11: Concert 1 – “6 Strings with Wings”
Fri Aug 12: Concert 2 – “On the Wire”
Sat Aug 13: Workshop – “Build Your Own Synth”
In case you’ve been in the dark, The CURRENT Music and Art Festival 2011 Inaugural edition kicks off tomorrow with a night of film viewing followed by two incredible concerts later in the week and finishing with a “Build Your Own Synth” workshop on the weekend.
While tickets may be available at the door, Now is your last chance to buy tickets online. For more info + to buy tickets, click here.
TUES AUG 09
Film Screening
John Cage
Free event
Doors at 7:30
The Story – 179 Christina St. N. Sarnia, ON N7T 5T8
THURS AUG 11
Concert 1 – “6 Strings with Wings”
$5 / $7 for both Fri + Thurs /Concerts 1+2
Buy tickets
Doors at 7:30pm
The Urban Nature Centre – 184 Christina St. N. Sarnia, ON N7T 5T6
FRI AUG 12
Concert 2 – “On the Wire”
$5 / $7 for both Fri + Thurs /Concerts 1+2
Buy tickets
Doors at 7:30pm
The Urban Nature Centre – 184 Christina St. N. Sarnia, ON N7T 5T6
SAT AUG 13
Workshop – “Build Your Own Synth”
$20 – includes all components **limited space available**
Buy tickets
Doors at 3:00pm
The Urban Nature Centre – 184 Christina St. N. Sarnia, ON N7T 5T6
See you all there!
CURRENT Festival presents Concert 1: 6 Strings with Wings
2011 Festival Concert 1 of 2
Thursday, August 11, 2011
7:30 PM – $5 / $7 for both Concert 1 + Concert 2
Urban Nature Centre – 184 Christina St. N. Sarnia, ON N7T 5T6
For ticket info, click here
Current Festival’s first concert entitled “6 Strings with Wings” will showcase artists who embrace familiar and strange alike as they wield traditional instruments and augment their sound with ethereal processing and play technique.
Jay Morritt - CURRENT 2011
Listen to an excerpt of a piece by Current Festival 2011 performer and British Columbia resident Jay Morritt entitled “Trains of Winnipeg”:
Performing artists for the evening will include Jay Morritt, Justin Brown, Jason Edwards, Nick Alexander.
People attending may purchase a ticket for $5 or save by purchasing a ticket to both this concert and the one on the following night together for $7.
http://www.currentfestival.com/program/concert-1-6-strings-with-wings/
CURRENT Festival presents Concert 2: On the Wire
2011 Festival Concert 2 of 2
Friday, August 12, 2011
7:30 PM – $5 / $7 for both Concert 1 + Concert 2
Urban Nature Centre – 184 Christina St. N. Sarnia, ON N7T 5T6
For ticket info, click here
The Brothers Pus - CURRENT 2011
Following up on themes established in the first concert, Current Festival’s second concert entitled “On the Wire” features performing artists who blur the lines between digital and analog and take us deeper into synthetic soundscapes and manipulated recording—embracing all manner of instrument, voice and machine and tapping inherent sound found within.
Some artists performing during this night have been known to tinker and create their own instruments. Ruin, for example, hand builds many of the electronic instruments he performs with. He will also be hosting the “Build Your Own Synth” workshop on the 13th where persons can build one of their own.
Direwires - CURRENT 2011
Listen to/download a piece entitled “Shallows” by Sarnia’s Direwires, Current Festival 2011 performer and long-time composer/producer.
Performing artists will include Matt Giresi, Drew Barnet, Ruin, The Brothers Pus and Direwires.
People attending may purchase a ticket for $5 or save by purchasing a ticket to both this concert and the one on the following night together for $7.
http://www.currentfestival.com/program/concert-2-on-the-wire/
CURRENT Festival presents Build Your Own Synthesizer
A workshop presented by Phil Baljeu of Ruin & Wesen.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
3:00 PM – $20
Urban Nature Centre – 184 Christina St. N. Sarnia, ON N7T 5T6
Participants will be guided through assembly of a special synthesizer kit made especially for this workshop. The synthesizer is a simple light controlled tone source, similar in sound to the iconic Theremin. The circuit is highly versatile and interested parties can be instructed on modifications to the circuit to enhance its abilities. All components are included in the cost of the kit, however if you have a soldering iron, please feel free to bring it. When the project is complete participants will have a functioning sound maker that they can take home with them.
Cost of the Workshop is $20, this includes all components.
ruin@currentfestival.com
http://www.currentfestival.com/program/workshop-build-your-own-synth/
Important Note:
Space is limited. Participants may reserve a spot in advance.
Welcome to CURRENT,
Sarnia’s experimental music and art festival!
Information on this year’s edition of the festival is found throughout the website with more information on its way soon. You can also buy tickets both online and offline.
Visit currentfestival.eventbrite.com or click the Tickets link for more info.
We look forward to seeing you all downtown Sarnia in August!
-Current & Friends
