White Masks
Title of project:
White Masks
Brief overview of initiative or, if relevant, organisational strategy in regards to bringing new music to new audiences:
Country/region:
Did the initiative focus on a particular music type/genre? If so, please give details:
Live electronics.
If relevant, location/venue type:
Deptford Lounge
Average age range of audience or any other binding factor (for example location or other demographic). Please provide details below.
4-70 years of age
If relevant, what instrumentation was used as part of the project:
Cello, live electronics, transducers on metal sheets, and speakers
Duration/Regularit:
15-16 July 2017
Aims/objectives:
The project aimed to record the voices of people through the installation, while they talked about lost and transition. The performance aimed to bring contemporary classical music to new audiences.
What activities are included in the project?
Installation, performance
If appropriate, who are the targeted groups?
The people who attend the Deptford Lounge
Outcomes of the project:
The Deptford Lounge regularly organises events that include contemporary music and White Masks contributed to the long term availability of free events for the people who use or live around the venue. The performance took place at a time in which children finish school and many of them attended it along with their parents. Many children from the local area also interacted with the audio-visual installation the day before the performance and asked audio-related questions to which I was happy to answer.
Links to Media & Resources
https://silviarosani.webs.com/projects
Please give details about what steps have been taken to make projects or events accessible to people with disabilities or learning difficulties:
The Deptford Lounge is equipped to support people with disabilities, since it is a public space.
Please provide 5 key recommendations for determining good practice in projects that aim to engage new audiences with new music?
public spaces, collaboration with cultural institution, direct contact with new audiences
Future plans
The event will be repeated in Portugal in December 2018 and in Frankfurt in 2019.
Contact info
Silvia Rosani: silviarosani@yahoo.it
TAGS/KEY WORDS for whole website
White Masks, live electronics, public engagement, visual art
