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.
The first INSTAL festival (programmed by Barry Esson of Arika and Tiernan Kelly) featured a line-up including Robert Lippock, Philip Jeck, Fennesz, Paragon Ensemble, Icebreaker International, Defaalt and Rhomboi.
A party and fundraiser to support Sex Workers’ struggles and LGBT Unity with music and performances from the sex workers’ community and allies, plus DJ’s and dancing.
ACCESS: SOUND FILE A day-long salon accompanying KYTN focusing on sound art.
A short chat about what we (Arika) might be trying to do with our program for the Biennial.
An extravagant debauch of huge pianos, plush toys, cognac and ritual.
Vanessa Place talks at The Friday Event series at the Glasgow School of Art about her practice as a writer.
Series of short sets by Acid Mothers Temple / Ruins offshoots Zubi Zuva X, Akaten & Zoffy.
Solo performance on bass clarinet, jaw harp & voice by Arrington De Dionyso.
Three speakers play back pre-recorded sounds, Marc listens and responds: “What is played is the imperfect witness of what I listen to (or maybe better, how I listen).”
Live ISDN drone performance resonating between Dundee and an empty Montreal Grain Silo.
The second of two short film programmes featuring works that blur the boundaries between music and film from artists who cross and redefine those long held divisions. This programme highlights contemporary works.
One of the most influential groups in improvised music, with the collective understanding that comes from listening keenly to each other for decades
