21 May 2005
The Golden Mean
Charlemagne Palestine
An extravagant debauch of huge pianos, plush toys, cognac and ritual.
Music Lover’s Field Companion 05
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.
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16 October 2004
The Arches
Richard Youngs
Richard Youngs
One of the most incessantly experimental musicians in the UK, Youngs’ aesthetic is entirely unique, never really part of any scene [whilst influencing many], steadfastly unafraid and honest
INSTAL 04
15 April 2007
DCA
Ken Jacobs & Edwin Carels Talk
Edwin Carels Ken Jacobs
Ken Jacobs chats to Edwin Carels: Edwin is a curator based in Ghent, responsible for some fantastic programmes of experimental film and art at the Rotterdam Film festival (amongst others).
Kill Your Timid Notion 07
10 December 2004
DCA
Thuja & Keith Evans
Keith Evans Thuja
Thuja specialise in a unique and abstract folk music, a devoutly organic tapestry deeply rooted in the sway and bow of nature.
Kill Your Timid Notion 04
12 November 2010
Tramway
Arika delivers a manifesto
Arika
Three (thankfully short) chats wherein we try and get at what’s eating us with regards to experimental music, and what we think might be worth salvaging.
INSTAL 10
13 May 2007
The Sage Gateshead
Jean-Philippe Gross
Jean-Philippe Gross
Solo by Jean-Philippe Gross, a French electro-acoustic improviser, working with mixing board, cheap mics, small speakers and an analog synth, built around a honed interest in feedback.
Music Lover’s Field Companion 07
24 May 2013
Tramway
(M)IMOSA | Twenty Looks or Paris is Burning at The Judson Church (M)
Cecilia Bengolea François Chaignaud Marlene Monteiro Freitas Trajal Harrell
What would have happened in 1963 if someone from the voguing ball scene going on in Harlem had travelled downtown to perform alongside the early postmoderns at Judson Church?
Episode 5:
Hidden in Plain Sight
6 May 2012
Whitney Museum of American Art
TEST featuring Fred Moten
Daniel Carter Matt Heyner Sabir Mateen Tom Bruno Fred Moten
TEST is a collective creative improvising quartet based out of the NYC Underground (figuratively and literally). Their street-hardened, spatial Jazz is riotous and intense: is also makes us think about collective organization, and different ideas of responsibility and liberty.
A survey is a process of listening
23 November 2003
The Arches
V∞redoms
Rare UK performance by legendary Japanese post punk group during their 4 drummers + synth / vocals phase.
INSTAL 03
23 November 2003
The Arches
Merzbow
Merzbow takes the junk of sound and transforms it into blistering noise assaults with an incredible spectrum and impact.
INSTAL 03
13 October 2006
The Arches
Oshiri Penpenz
Oshiri Penpenz
No Wave, damaged garage jams and crazed instant vocal shrieks.
INSTAL 06
20 April 2017
Terrence Higgins Trust
Community Discussion: LGBTQI People & Sex Worker’s Rights
Join Umbrella Lane and special guest migrant trans sex workers in a community discussion about the points of intersection in LGBT people’s rights and sex worker’s rights.
Sex Workers’ Festival of Resistance