SHAPE+ announces newly formed radio network
The SHAPE+ platform for innovative music and audiovisual art – co-funded by the European Union and now also Pro Helvetia – is announcing a newly formed radio station network, created to boost the visibility of its artists. This media partner network consists of 14...
New work by Gundega Šmite to be premiered at Skaņu Mežs 2024
Riga, Latvia’s Skaņu Mežs festival for adventurous music will host its 22nd edition on 4-5 October at concert hall Hanzas Perons (16a Hanzas street), and it has commissioned Latvian composer Gundega Šmite to write a new work for the occasion. "Four Electroacoustic...
Skaņu Mežs announces the participants of the tekhnē residencies
This March, Riga, Latvia’s Skaņu Mežs festival for adventurours music announced a sound art open call as part of the tekhnē project, co-funded by the EU and the Ministry of Culture of Latvia. It is intended for residencies with installations and performances as...
Otto Willberg to play solo concert in Riga
On July 29, composer and improviser Otto Willberg will play a solo show at bar “Aleponija” (Ernesta Birznieka-Upīša street 22) in Riga, Latvia. The concert starts at 21:00, and tickets can be purchased at the entrance. Their price is 7 EUR. Otto Willberg performs...
SHAPE+ announces 2024/2025 roster of artists
The European Union-funded SHAPE+ platform for innovative music and audiovisual art is announcing its 2024/2025 list of artists. The artist selection places a number of sound artists alongside musical acts that range from club music and forward-thinking media...
Photo report: Wolf Eyes at 1983
On June 13 legendary U.S. noise music group Wolf Eyes played a show at Riga, Latvia’s 1983 bar. The event was organized by Skaņu Mežs association for adventurous music – the last time Skaņu Mežs collaborated with Wolf Eyes, was more than 17 years ago. The concert also...
Skaņu Mežs announces five more acts for 2024 edition
Riga, Latvia’s Skaņu Mežs festival for adventurous music will host its 22nd edition on 4-5 October at concert hall Hanzas Perons (16a Hanzas street). Having previously announced the participation of Autechre, Armand Hammer and Fred Frith, the festival has added five...
SHAPE+ announces open call for Ukrainian interns
SHAPE+ platform for innovative music and audiovisual art, co-funded by the European Union, announces an open call specifically for interns from Ukraine, who will be invited to spend two months with participating festivals of the project, and help in their...
SHAPE+ announces showcases at festivals Polja and şien
SHAPE+ platform for innovative music and audiovisual art, co-funded by the European Union, announces two collaborative showcases outside of the EU: Serbia’s Polja Festival at the end of June, and the şien Festival in Kazakhstan in July. Polja Festival (28. – 30. 6....
Photos: SABIWA, Sarma Gabrēna and Posverdad Trax at “Aleponija”
On May 22, SABIWA performed with Posverdad Trax and Sarma Gabrēna at “Aleponija”. The event was organized in collaboration with the EU-supported SHAPE+ platform for innovative music and audiovisual art. Concert series “1 – 2 cauri!” is supported by the Culture...
