Seeking queer, trans, non-binary and genderfluid young people to join a radical queer choir! This January Submerge and artist Gérald Kurdian invites Greater Manchester and surrounding areas LGBTQ+ young people (18-25) to take part in queer-choir singing project HOT BODIES – CHOIR. Weds 27th January to Weds 10th March 2021 (7pm – 9pm UK time) […]
Three opportunities for artists to develop a new intimate performance Submerge are looking for three North-West based artists working in drag, club performance and cabaret to experiment with the creation of new covid-safe live encounters. The project is aimed at artists who may not have much experience of working in contemporary art and performance contexts, […]
Electronic musicians sought to design a soundtrack for 15 robot swans! Submerge are seeking an early career electronic musician or sound artist (solo or group) to arrange and perform a soundtrack of their adapted original material in response to Cygnus, a choreography of robot swans by Loomaland; international artists who use light, sound & sorcery […]
Relive the best bits of our 2019 edition In March 2019, Bristol took a deep breath and dove into its second edition of Submerge. On the theme of Belonging, the line-up included headline performances from Gazelle Twin, JASSS, Klein, Batu, Rian Treanor and UK premieres from Guillaume Marmin and Jan Mocek. The programme questioned what happens […]
Trans nomadic explorer colliding gender and performance Tara Transitory offers us a trip from Berlin to Chiang Mai as a trans, nomadic, explorer thematically colliding gender and performance. Using samples gathered through field recording, and sounds from her controller and microphones, Transitory allows her body to interact with the beat, amplifying the process of making […]
A deep dive into discourse The 2019 Submerge discourse programme offers artists, producers and audiences an opportunity to reflect upon contemporary issues in digital arts, creative technology and live performance. Below is a summary of events. Curators Q&A: Batu As a forerunner of the Bristol music label, Timedance, Batu produces music for XL Recordings and […]
Groundbreaking performance from global creative minds This year’s Submerge programme spotlights an assortment of immersive and theatrical visual art performances, with origins from both local and global creative minds. SHADOW MEADOW – JAN MOCEK The UK premiere of Shadow Meadow takes place at Arnolfini on 2nd March. Czech artist Jan Mocek presents a dark-ambient choreography […]
Making new rules in rave Rian Treanor is a celebrated experimental producer from Sheffield. It’s plain to see how Treanor’s musical upbringing manifests in all he does; every beat is finessed to perfection and every drum-sequence fits together like an Ikea flat pack. Unfolding a vision of shapes cut out of 80’s club music and […]
Submerge yourself in our 2019 programme Submerge 2019 is alive and kicking! From 1st – 10th March 2019 the city will spring to life with a bold and diverse programme of immersive shows, installations and experiences which challenge the senses; you’ll want to submerge yourself! Our 2019 edition features a diverse range of artists and […]
Mischievous musician and master of disguise Gazelle Twin, real name Elizabeth Bernholz, is a British Female Artist who released her latest album ‘Pastoral’ at the end of 2018. Although following a medieval motif, the lyrics sit perfectly with current affairs; poking at retrogressive tradition and the gruesome side of Great British nostalgia. “There is a […]