UEA, Sonic Arts Music Series, Dec 2nd
Performing a live electronics with Claire M Singer at the University of East Anglia’s Sonic Arts Series. Sebastian Lexer and Jane Dickson will also be performing. UEA, Music Space, 7:30.
November 10, Field Recording Composition Workshop, Kintore Primary School
Sound artist and composer Bill Thompson aka prof_lofi will be delivering a Field Recording Composition workshop with Claire M Singer to primary students at Kintore Primary School as part of the SOUND Festival in Aberdeen.
The Burning Harpsichord Series, Woodend Barn, Nov 8th
The Burning Harpsichord Series returns with its second concert of the the season as part of the SOUND festival in Aberdeen. Taking place at Woodend Barn, this concert will feature Claire M Singer and sound artist and composer Bill Thompson aka prof_lofi, and special guest Adam Jansch in support. Visit WEB for more information.
University of East Anglia, Norwich, Oct 17th
Delivering artist talk at the University of East Anglia’s Seminar Series. Music Building, 5:30pm, Free.
The Burning Harpsichord Series, Woodend Barn, Sept 17
The Burning Harpsichord Series kicks off its new season at Woodend Barn featuring Robert Curgenven with support by sound artist and composer Bill Thompson aka prof_lofi. Visit Woodend Barn for more information.
Techfest Computer Composition Workshop, Aberdeen, Sep 12-17
Computer music workshops with sound artist and composer Bill Thompson aka prof_lofi and Claire M Singer for young people as part of Stemnet’s Techfest in Aberdeen.
CONNECTIONS Workshop, Aberdeen, Sept 20-24th
Delivering a series of circuit bending and improvisation music workshops for young people as part of the CONNECTIONS project in Aberdeen.
“ConnectionsAberdeen CONNECTIONS is an exciting new programme of innovative music workshops and activities for young people that supplements existing music projects across Aberdeen City. The project encourages creativity, imagination, and will help young people to connect to a range of possibilities and opportunities for their long term participation in music. The project is funded by Creative Scotland, in partnership with The University of Aberdeen and Aberdeen City Council’s Community Learning and Development Department.”
Madame Lillie’s, London, Aug 20th
Performing a solo live electronic music set along with John Butcher, John Wall, and Sebastian Lexer. At Madam Lillies, 10 Cazenove Road, Stoke Newington, London N16 6BD.
Phono-Graphic, Galerie8, London, Aug 14th
Graphic scores by sound artist and composer Bill Thompson aka prof_lofi included in Galerie8 and Soundfjord’s Soundwaves Series.
“The series includes a broad range of artists and creators that are increasingly blurring genre lines and sensibilities in the realms of sound and visual culture. Participating artists will do this by recording the sounds of architectural spaces, re-inventing musical instruments, using sound as a sculptural material, or working with music and cinematography.”Gallerie8
Kendra Steiner Anniversary Concert, July 31st
Performing live electronics with Rick Reed and Brent Fariss at Kendra Steiner Editions 5th Anniversary Concert in Austin, Texas.
Glasgow, The Big Wave, June 19-July 2nd
Sound artist and composer Bill Thompson aka prof_lofi with choreographer Ian Spink and playwright Alan Wilkins at the Tramway in Glasgow in a new interdisciplinary dance/writing/sound project exploring the process of coming apart.
Goldsmiths University Phonography Colloquium, London, July 6th
Shifting Currents, a sound art installation and live electronics work by sound artist and composer Bill Thompson aka prof_lofi featured in Goldsmith’s Colloquium. Being held from Tuesday 5th to Thursday 7th July 2011, the Goldsmiths University Phonography Colloquium is explores current practices of sound work which incorporate field recording as part of the process and the sonic material of the medium.
CRiSAP: The Uses & Abuses Of Field Recording, June 9th
Giving an artist talk as part of CRiSAP’s phonograpy symposium. CRiSAP presents their fifth research conference investigating the role of field recording in artistic practice. The symposium sees artists, writers and musicians discuss the topic through the PechaKucha format. Recorded sound and a concert also follow the presentation. Featuring Viv Corringham, Peter Cusack, Felicity Ford, Michael Gallagher, Ruth Hawkins, Bill Thompson, Salomé Voegelin and Mark Peter Wright. London College Of Communication, 9 June, 3 pm, free.
Cra/cked, Peacock Visual Arts, May 14 – June 25th
New works exploring cracked aesthetics with broken technology, data bending, and transliteration in sound and video.
*Preview May 13, 6-8pm, including live electronic music performances by sound artist and composer Bill Thompson aka prof_lofi, Patrick Keenan, and Ross Whyte.
More here on my Youtube and Flickr sites.
CNY:Connected, Masham, April 8th
Keynote speaker at Creative North Yorkshire’s Connected Seminar Event, Masham, N. Yorkshire
Delivering the keynote presentation for Creative North Yorkshire’s Connected Seminar Event:
The Journey Towards an Omni-disciplinary Practice via Outpost Networking and Self-Promotion (for Artists)
I will cover the different categories of what I call Omni-disciplinarity, the benefits of working cross-practice, and the importance of self-marketing and creative networking. Here’s the program: CNY Timetable
For more information and bookings visit: Creative North Yorkshire
Twitter comments after the talk:
“…enjoyed presentation from & chat with @prof_lofi today – now off to create reason to work with him. thanks @CNYorkshire.”
“…received great ppt from @prof_lofi on artists marketing themselves – if you are running an event I’d recommend his talk”
“…@prof_lofi Certainly focusing my mind , and lots to put into practice!”
“Back from the @CNYorkshire Networking event..Lots of useful information! Especially liked listening to Bill Thompson’s talk. Got lots to do!”
John Cage Songbooks: Exaudi and UEA, March 28TH
Finally the fruition of several month’s work, Sound artist and composer Bill Thompson aka prof_lofi will be performing John Cage’s Songbooks with acclaimed vocal group EXAUDI and students from the University of East Anglia at Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG, 8pm. For booking and information, visit Kings Place.
* Article by Christopher Fox at The Guardian, review by Joe Muggs at ArtsDesk.
John Cage Songbooks: Aldeburgh, Exaudi, UEA: Feb3-4
Working closely with internationally acclaimed vocal group EXAUDI and students from the University of East Anglia as part of an Aldeburgh Music LAB project in Suffolk, to create an experimental performance of John Cage’s Songbooks. This week, I’ll be returning to the 2nd half of the residency to continue rehearsals and participate in an open session on Friday the 4th at 7:30. For more information see Aldeburgh.co.uk.
Behind the scenes clips: one & two.
Reviews: On An Overgrown Path & Les Bicknell
Excavation: Dance and Archaeology Project, Jan 24-30
Premiering a new visual and sound art installation as part of Claire Pencak’s Excavation project involving Dance and Archaeology at Orkney’s Pier Arts Centre. More details soon.