Electro-Online – Curator Talk

1st October, 2009

10:30:00 – 11:30:00

Samuel Bruce discusses the 2009 Electro-Online program, a web-based gallery of works selected via an international open call. Facilitator: Samuel Bruce

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Soundbeam Dissolves Barriers: Sessions for Diverse Groups

1st October, 2009

11:00:00 – 13:00:00

Experience the set up used by tra la la blip, the northern NSW artist collective, using Ableton live to create music with people of all abilities. Presented by Accessible Arts. Facilitators: Jacqui O’Reilly, Randolf Reimann

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The Year In Dorkbot

2nd October, 2009

11:30:00 – 12:30:00

Dorkbot is a worldwide unorganisation of regular meetings "for people doing strange things with electricity". Overlords from Adelaide, Canberra and Sydney factions discuss highlights from the previous year. Featuring: Tracey Meziane Benson, Pia van Gelder

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The Central Bureau: A Novel Production of Reality

2nd October, 2009

12:30:00 – 13:30:00

Anthony Kelly will discuss his involvement with the underground interventionist group, The Central Bureau, and the strategies the group utilises to break away from the strictly defined parameters of cultural contexts. Featuring: Anthony Kelly

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Mellifera: A Mixed Reality Project

2nd October, 2009

17:00:00 – 18:00:00

Andrew Burrell presents arecently completed mixed reality project Mellifera (developed in collaboration with Trish Adams). A virtual and self replicating eco-system within the virtual realm of Second Life and a real world gallery environment. Featuring: Andrew Burrell

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Temp° Sauna

3rd October, 2009

10:00:00 – 11:00:00

Mika Meskanen talks about his project Temp° Sauna, a nomadic take by the DIY generation on the millennia old Finnish tradition and survival technique. Featuring: Mika Meskanen

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Rosy Parlane

3rd October, 2009

12:30:00 – 13:30:00

Rosy Parlane discusses his latest CD Jessamine, addressing selected tracks and illuminating various sounds processes used in their creation. Featuring: Rosy Parlane

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Let’s Paint, Exercise and Blend Drinks T.V.

3rd October, 2009

15:00:00 – 16:00:00

John Kilduff and collaborators talk about the process of creating interactive multimedia performances such as Let’s Paint TV and similar craziness. Featuring: John Kilduff, Tim Dwyer, Holly Fluxx, Kati Cubby, Toecutter, and friends.

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Bum Creek presents 7 Ways To Crack

3rd October, 2009

15:30:00 – 16:30:00

Bum Creek will take you through 7 ways to embrace the frivolous larrikin that lurks within. Come along dressed to sweat. Featuring: Sam Karmel, Trevelyan Clay, Tarquin Manek

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The Dubtable: Intuitive Tangible Interfaces and reacTIVision

3rd October, 2009

16:00:00 – 17:00:00

James Nichols showcases The Dubtable, a gesture-based musical instrument using reactTIVision, and talks of his efforts in making electronic music production more accessible. Featuring: James Nichols

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The Garden of Forking Paths - Curator Talk

3rd October, 2009

14:00:00 – 15:00:00

Curator Neil Jenkins presents a talk of the work and themes of his exhibition, The Garden of Forking Paths. Featuring: Neil Jenkins

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Unaided Human Flight: Science, Speculation and Creativity

4th October, 2009

10:00:00 – 11:00:00

Ben Denham discusses how human flight might be possible within the frame of positivistic science whilst considering the pragmatics of pursuing a rigorous daily practice aimed at getting off the ground. Featuring: Ben Denham

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Can Dialectics Breakdance?

4th October, 2009

12:00:00 – 13:00:00

Sensitive New Age Gang, we be a dance performance collective/gang that battles against sexism homophobia racism and crapitalism. Featuring: Tuffy, Liz, Sven

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Mobile Phone Art: Restriction as Possibility

4th October, 2009

14:00:00 – 15:00:00

A discussion of the philosophy driving various works developed using mobile phones, their aesthetic goals and issues associated with developing for the mobile phone platform. Particular emphasis is placed on sound works and the idea of developing participatory spaces, collective contribution to artistic process and the ubiquitous technology of the mobile phone. Featuring: Christian Haines

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Nocturnal Inhabitants: A Contemporary Australian Mythology

4th October, 2009

15:00:00 – 16:00:00

Joanna Ingram and Catherine Bourne from Oasis of Horror Productions, Melbourne, will explore the process of creating a short stop-motion film, from concept development and modelling, to post production. Featuring: Joanna Ingram, Catherine Bourne

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