MUTEK_NEWS #1

[Alain Mongeau <amongeau@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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> MUTEK / Music, Sound and New Technologies - 2nd Edition 
> Montreal, May 16 - 20, 2001
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> MUTEK_NEWS #1
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This is the first edition of the newsletter designed to bring you the latest
developments concerning MUTEK for the upcoming month.
> Following its last edition in June 2000, the MUTEK team has been busy
> organizing the new media section of the Montréal International Festival of
> New Cinema and New Media (FCMM), signing another successful MEDIA LOUNGE,
> in October 2000.  With the arrival of the new year, our next challenge is
> already upon us: MUTEK 2001!
> 
> NEW DATES 
> This year, MUTEK 2001 will take place Wednesday May 16th to Sunday May
> 20th. A change that was deemed necessary because the Montréal Grand Prix
> is itself destined for our initial choice.  The scope of that event being
> such that the entire tourist infrastructure is already immobilised, the
> new dates will thus allow MUTEK to launch Montreal's season of events.
> 
> PROGRAM 
> Program planning for MUTEK 2001 is already underway and will continue
> until the end of February.  Our mission is to be on the cutting edge of
> innovation in the field of electronic music and sound creation and to
> provide an environment for discovery and exchange between the artists and
> the public. The challenge for 2001 is to further develop the formula of
> the first edition of MUTEK and to retain its essence.  Once again, the
> heart of the program will centre around five days of intense music and
> sound experimentation. With its international content, including a series
> of connected activities (such as conferences and demos), MUTEK 2001
> promises to be a unique event not to be missed. Program and venues will be
> unveiled during our press conference on April 3rd, 2001.
> 
> MUTEK_MICRO 
> In 2001, MUTEK will organise special evenings in the spirit of pursuing
> its mission all year round.  These "micro" events will be the occasion to
> discover new talent or to re -experience some of the artists that have
> been hosted by MUTEK or by the FCMM in the past.  The first of the series,
> MICRO I, will be presented on February 9th, at Studio Main (Just for
> laughs Museum, 2109 St-Laurent Blvd). 
> Featured artists will be: 
> 	- Kit Clayton (live), San Francisco 
> 	- Monolake (live), Berlin
> 	- Deadbeat (live), Montreal
> 	- MUTEK DJs  
> Tickets are 20$, 15$ for students, available starting January 29 at
> Ex-Centris (3536 St.-Laurent), Rotation (30 Prince-Arthur W.) and
> CDesoterik (1841 C St-Catherine W.), Cheap Thrills (2244 Metcalfe) and
> Atom Heart (364 B Sherbrooke E.).
> 
> VARIA 
> - Don't forget to visit www.mutek.ca for sound and photographic archives
> of MUTEK 2000. 
> - A complete updated version of the website will be on line in February. 
> - You have an idea or a project that fits with MUTEK's mission?  Don't
> hesitate to contact us!!!
> 
> 
> Alain Mongeau, for the MUTEK team
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> MUTEK - Music, Sound and New Technologies
> 3530, St-Laurent Blvd, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2X 2V1
> T. 514-847-9272 -  F. 514-847-0732
> mutek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx - www.mutek.ca
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> MUTEK is a collaboration between Ex-Centris and the Foundation Image Light
> Movement & Sound (FILMS).