Heritage Studios: open-call Polyrhythms summerworkshop

Open Call: Polyrhythms summer workshop

This summer, (A)WAKE and Music Matters, under the banner of the Heritage Studios program, are hosting a workshop series dedicated to Polyrhythms.

Led by Brussels/Rotterdam-based producer Cheb Runner, the sessions will offer an in-depth exploration of Polyrhythms, with a special focus on Amazigh rhythms.

This skill based workshop will cover key skills such as understanding rhythmic structures, syncing complex patterns, restoring archival tapes, and creating original remixes.

Spots are limited to 12 participants — sign up here.

Traineeship

The program

10th of July 18.30 - 21.00: Introduction to polyrhythms
17th of July 18.30-21.00 Syncing complex patterns on recordbox/ Cdj’s
24 of July 18.30-21.00 Practice session on cdj’s, focus on effects
31 of July 18.30-21.00 Editing session: how to create original remixes

All sessions will take place at the moezeum café (Vijverhofstraat 29, Rotterdam)

Doors open at 18:00 for soup and a snack.

Pratical info / requirements:

Electronic artists with basic to advanced DJing skills
Participants located in and around Rotterdam (no travel costs covered)
Available for all 4 sessions
Free of charge for selected participants
Maximum of 12 participants

More info and/or questions: hello@a-wake.world

Application deadline 3 July: all selected participants will receive news on 4 July. In case of more interest than spots, we work with - first in, first served - principle, so don't wait too long.

Initiators

About (A)WAKE

(A)WAKE sets up programs by and for people somehow wired to the WANA* (West Asia and North Africa) region. Embedded in multidisciplinary art practices, electronic music development, and transnational connections, these programs provide a space for sharing and exploring strategies to navigate challenging socio-political climates. With Rotterdam as our main outpost, we are creating an exchange between bicultural, second/third generation and diaspora artists, designers and cultural workers. We develop cultural programs that do justice to the complexity of our current socio-political context and to the perspectives of minorities who have been overlooked and/or tokenized by mainstream institutions.

About Music Matters

Music Matters provides young people in Rotterdam with the tools to find their way in the world of music and shows what music can mean to you as a creator, performer, enthusiast, and entrepreneur. They serve as a bridge between young Rotterdam, the cultural sector, education, and the music industry, and they engage established talent to help develop new talent.

Apply here

Motivated and available to join this summer?

Apply now