Data propositions an actuality. An axiomatic information, that exists in a vacuum of constant. It does not reflect upon its existence, it does not inquire nor does it bear any consciousness whatsoever. In today’s world, data takes form in a myriad of systems that rule upon our interactions with the experiences of reality. Algorithms, artificial intelligence and nets of empirical -driven structures are injected into more and more of our interactions with reality.
The performance program explores three key performances during the early night aimed at furthering dialogue between humans and data. What it means to be in the limelight, to disappear, to explore intimacy with the inanimate.
★ DOMONKOS GRESKÓ
[21:00 – 21:20]
★ THE CLOSING
[21:30 – 22:00]
Following All I Got, Abdulrahim Mussa, Ramo, and Stillblue come together for a live performance rooted in sound, spirit, and intuition. Presenting their new work; The Closing.
★ ZAMITY MITELEMBE
[22:30 – 23:15]
Zamity Mitelembe started his solo endeavors under the moniker Salutingrome and grew into a full-fledged band that pushed the boundaries of folk-tinged postpunk music. After the termination of Salutingrome he combined his forces to delve into the experimental electronic project; ARC VALE.
This drive to traverse has resulted in the ep ‘’World Entertainment’’ and album “Twofold’’ which wallows on the verges of the more emotive parts of electronic music, without leaving his lethargic past behind. For the next phase he is returning to his solo dna with a decidedly more intimate musical palette, but here now to offer his praise to the more sentient swirl wind where it all began.”
★ LUI SURREAL
[23:30 – 00:15]
Lui Surreal (They/Him) is a Scottish-born, multi-media artist carving an anomalous lane in the global underground. A rebel, lover and trickster, they have built a body of work grounded in love, melancholy and addiction – with catharsis as the primary intent. Sampling from a wide array of alternative styles, the music itself is genre-defiant with elements of Alt-Rap, Post-Punk and Witch House clashing to form a sound they describe as Neuro Punk. Lui’s catalogue is enhanced by an evolving, cinematic world that breathes light into the intense imagery found in the lyrics.
With these post-genre offerings their live shows walk the line between music and physical theatre, with a neuro-divergent flare. Their performances are marked by a sheer level of energy output; soaring over intoxicating, sweaty peaks, hilarious stream of consciousness valleys and gloomy come downs. Never an act to estimate, Never an act to miss.
★ AWYN1000
[00:30 – 01:15]
Deniz Hakmann is a Rotterdam based music practitioner under the alias awyn1000, their reddit born (user)name. Lover of vast landscapes, sad beats. Into folk (naturally) and trap (valid). Decidedly undecided on genre, depends on how words are hitting that day. Ain’t much but it’s honest work (a win).
★ BUGGY
[01:00 – 02:00]
★ ARDA (io)
[02:00 – 03:30]
★ STANDBY
[03:30 – 05:00]
STATE.DPT is a grassroots cultural enrichment agency and creative studio operating in the subculture since 2020. Based in Den Haag, the agency bridges the gap between white-cube sociocultural theory and underground community enrichment, following a cultural ethos that advocates for collective responsibility and congregation at a time when third spaces have faced eradication.
As a catalyst for diverse, left-field cultural experiences, STATE.DPT has conducted high-grade exhibitions, panel talks, concerts, club nights, and multidisciplinary creative productions across the Netherlands.