Real-Time Unconventional Instrument Workshop

Can any sound be turned into music? Can anything be an instrument?

This workshop focuses on improvising and creating real-time compositions through unconventional instruments. Under the guidance of musician and sound artist Mirian Kolev, participants of this experimental workshop will learn how we can create music in more expressive ways, and how any sound can become music.

Music is ever-present, the universal language that transcends borders. It is all around, in the air, on the ground. Musical instruments are gateways to express, evoke and come to terms with our emotions. Through different methods and devices—such as field recordings, small sound devices and processed guitar—Mirian will help you explore sonic possibilities and uncover non-traditional ways of making melodies.

*This workshop is recommended for music and sound artists, especially those interested in music composition and sound editing.

Additional & Accessibility Info

• Age Limit: Recommended for participants aged 17 years and above.
• Language: The workshop will be conducted in English.
• Note: Due to limited spaces and the nature of the workshop, priority will be given to industry professionals. Kindly ensure you have read and understood the information before completing the registration form, and the festival team will be in touch. Payment is not required at this stage.

Artist Bio

Mirian Kolev

Mirian Kolev is a musician, composer and multidisciplinary artist, whose work focuses on sound art and music that is experimental, electroacoustic, ambient and improvisational. Otherwise known for his solo ambient music project E.U.E.R.P.I., he has participated in festivals and stages in more than 25 countries across Europe and Asia. With guitar in hand, he utilises software effects and other non-traditional objects and instruments, driven by the belief that music is capable of expressing emotions in their purest form.