Arika have been creating events since 2001. The Archive is space to share the documentation of our work, over 600 events from the past 20 years. Browse the archive by event, artists and collections, explore using theme pairs, or use the index for a comprehensive overview.
A preposterously heavy, eye of the storm musical tug of war, in which two drummers, electronics and electric guitar fall over each other in a droning crush.
A joyful conversation discussing disability, gender transition and care labour as expressions of virtuosic and innovative skills that make care – good care – possible.
Since the 1960’s Oliverios has had a profound influence on generations of musicians through her work with myth and ritual, improvisation and meditation.
Joan La Barbara presents works exploring the colour spectrum of a single pitch resonating in her skull, an evocation of bird song and circular singing.
A fulcrum to the Japanese noise scene, JOJO Hiroshige has been responsible for much of the explosion of free music coming from Japan in the last 30 years.
Improvising violinist Angharad Davies performing with pianists Tisha Mukarji and Andrea Neumann.
Akio Suzuki and John Butcher performing in a remote sea cave near Durness.
One of the most influential groups in improvised music, with the collective understanding that comes from listening keenly to each other for decades
An invitation into languages field of touch; to speak in feeling together.
A carefully thought out, simple but rich performance using just a turntable, teach yourself foreign language LP’s, the impeccable timing of a percussionist, and an idea.
Rare UK performance by legendary Japanese post punk group during their 4 drummers + synth / vocals phase.
Out holler/ howl of English pukenoise posterboys exploded by incessant insect chatter of Northern fug dweller.
