By Ashleigh Fielding | posted on January 18, 2018
THE underground beat of electronica is emerging from the depths of the Great Southern this weekend at the Vancouver Arts Centre.
The Electric Dreams electronic music showcase and workshops invites people aged 16 and over to taste the talents of local musical masters and learn the tricks of the trade on Saturday, before an evening concert of electronic experimentation and dancing.
The three workshops are an opportunity for aspiring musicians to gain knowledge on how to create live performances and utilise the range of technology available to electronica musicians.
James Gentle from Brothers of Electro Defection will run the 1pm workshop and focus on sampler sequences, looping and FX pedals.
Jeremy Von Kobra from Allison Labs will take the helm at 2pm and show attendees how to create ambient music with a modular synth.
Craig Banister-Jones from Fluffy Bunnies and Teddy Bears will wind up the afternoon from 4pm and display the basics of how to create an outline of a track in preparation for a live show.
Banister-Jones will demonstrate sequencing, finger drumming and FX using Ableton Live.
The electronica performance will kick off at dusk and rage on until 10.30pm.
The 6pm concert will be held at VAC and cost $15 per person entry.
The talents of Allison Labs, Mid-Level Disturbance, Blue Rat, Brothers of Electro Defection, Tettervyk and Fluffy Bunnies and Teddy Bears will keep the beat pumping and provide an alternative Saturday night out.
Entry into the electronica workshops will cost $20 per workshop, or $50 for all three workshops, and the evening performance is just $15 a head.
Tickets for the workshops and concert can be booked through VAC on 6820 3740, arts@ albany.wa.gov.au, or online at trybooking.com.
