DESCRIPTION:

The LIVE SPACE project coordinated by Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre is an international creative workshop designed to offer training for performers and creators of electronic and electroacoustic music, addressing the demands of a changing society. The main focus of this project is on equipping participants with the skills and practical knowledge necessary for creating and performing electroacoustic music in different spaces with different 3D audio setups. It emphasizes the development of artistic projects and co-creation, exploring the role of musicians as contributors to society and cultural landscapes.

LIVE SPACE is structured to accommodate the open, creative nature of participants from diverse artistic backgrounds. The workshop aims to blend different skills pertinent to electronic and electroacoustic composers/performers. Over an 8-day period in Vilnius, students from participating institutions have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning and perform in various venues across the city engaging with different contexts and spatial audio setups. Performances are designed to facilitate mutual support and co-creation among students.

Participating schools for this year include Academy of Music and Drama, University of Gothenburg (Gothenburg, Sweden), Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oulu, Finland), Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (Tallinn, Estonia), Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki (Helsinki, Finland), Norwegian Academy of Music (Oslo, Norway), The Grieg Academy – Department of Music, University of Bergen (Bergen, Norway), Malmo Academy of Music, Lund University (Malmo, Sweden), University of Iceland (Reykjavik, Iceland).

Workshop leaders – Roberto Becerra and Matas Samulionis (Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre).