All events are strictly limited to 300 seat capacity. No pre-booking available.

12:00pm - Electronic Music Open Mic (EMOM)  Showcase
Live Improvised Performances

Founder and organiser Martin Christie will discuss the background and philosophy of the EMOM movement. This year’s showcase will provide an insight into the diverse range of music making that has been uncovered through these regular gatherings. The four artists taking to the stage for 2024 will include:

Susan O’Shea who has been involved as an artist with the EMOM movement since the beginning. Susan also plays as one half of the duo Factory Acts who are signed to Analogue Trash.

Andy Cartridge aka Tekkaz who helps run and host a wonderful Stoke-on-Trent EMOM called Electric Tentacle.

Cheryl Holland who has played at recent Manchester and London based EMOM events and performs uplifting electronic/house/pop music with a positive vibe.

James Glew who hosts the monthly Derby EMOM at Dubrek Studios. James combines organic rhythms with unique synth melodies to create incredible euphoric sounds.

2:00pm - Soundgas Live Gear Auction
Tony Miln from Soundgas will auction a selection of vintage analogue synths, drum machines and effects live on stage at this 'grab a bargain' event with most lots being offered with no reserve. Win the bid and walk away with the gear on the day!

>> See the Soundgas site to view all of the lots

3:30pm - Iconic Drum Machines
Oli Freke from Synth Evolution takes us on a guided tour of some of the most iconic drum machines that shaped music in our time.
He'll be joined on stage by Michael Eden who will demonstrate some of the drum machines in his collection.

5:00pm - DivKid presents 'Patch From Scratch'
Join Ben Wilson "DivKid" in this seminar as he takes us through a basic modular synthesizer voice and shows how to expand that voice by patching in new layers from the existing modules and articulating those with new rhythms.
A range of techniques will be used such as the use of sub octaves, divided rhythms, AM and ring modulation, waveshaping, panning and mixed modulation sources.

SEMINAR QUEUING PROCEDURE

• You must queue for each talk/event and collect a ticket.
• No pre-booking is possible.
• The room must be cleared immediately after each talk to allow the next person to set up.
• If you wish to attend the next talk you must queue again for a ticket.

Anyone with mobility issues should inform the Queuing Marshal about any assistance they require.


Manufacturer Demonstrations
There will be a programme of demos in the Octagon building lower floor. Visit the room for a full list and timings.