Venus Fest 2024: Night Two: Friday, September 27: evicshen, Ahya Simone + Kat Estacio

Event Details

Event type: All Ages / Licensed

**VENUS FEST 2024**

NIGHT TWO:
evicshen // Ahya Simone // Kat Estacio 

Friday, September 27, 2024
It's OK Studios
Doors 8PM // Show 9PM - All-Ages

www.venusfest.net

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A turntable, a harp, a gong! With this incredible line-up of experimental artists, this night promises to be captivating! 

Plus!
Art Curated by Anique Jordan
ASL Music Interpretation by Phoenix The Fire
Vazaar: Arts Market feat. various local artisans
A Restorative Zone for those who need a rest

* Remember to stop by the Allan Gardens Children's Conservatory to see Suzanne Morrissette's A/V Installation:
Free // All-Ages // Drop in anytime 7:30PM-10:30PM 

ABOUT evicshen
Victoria Shen is a sound artist, experimental music performer, and instrument-maker based in San Francisco. Shen's sound practice is concerned with the spatiality/physicality of sound and its relationship to the human body. Her music features analog modular synthesizers, vinyl/resin records, and self-built electronics. Eschewing conventions in harmony and rhythm in favor of extreme textures and gestural tones, Shen uses what she calls "chaotic sound" to oppose signal and information, eluding traditionally embedded meaning. For recent performances, she pioneered the use of Needle Nails, acrylic nails with embedded turntable styluses, which allow her to play up to 5 tracks of a record at once.

ABOUT AHYA SIMONE
Ahya Simone is an eclectically elusive siren and multidisciplinary artist from Detroit. As a harpist, composer, and filmmaker, she traverses the world of sound, moving image, and performance. Drawing inspiration from her favorite contemporary artists, she integrates R&B/soul, jazz, and experimental elements into her works and performances. These unique creations have allowed Ahya to collaborate with artists worldwide. Inspired by the absurdity of life and her own share of surreal experiences, Ahya aims to share stories of epically eccentric, and comedic proportions.

ABOUT KAT ESTACIO
kat estacio is a multimedia artist, musician, educator and organizer based in Tkaronto. They create experiences centred in meaning-making and expressing emotion and story through sound and music. They are also a member of nationally acclaimed Filipinx gong artpop outfit, Pantayo.

 
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Graphic design by Natasha Whyte-Gray.

We strongly encourage all attendees to treat each other with respect and care. We are committed to a practice of safety, inclusivity, and connection. We will continue to grow and learn in order to hold this commitment.

For more info visit www.venusfest.net

468 QUEEN ST W ACCESSIBILITY INFO:

468 Queen St W. has a double door with no steps at the entrance. Once inside the venue there are steps leading to the second floor, performances will be held on the first floor. Our Restorative Zone will be near the entrance, with community engagement activities and more TBA. Vazaar: Arts Market is located on the second floor. Bathrooms will be all-gender for this event. There is a single-person washroom located on the first floor of the venue to the back right. There are additional (2) single-person washrooms located on the second floor of the venue at the back. The venue is general admission (standing room), but there will be a limited number of seats near the stage and near the entrance for accessibility. If you have any accessibility needs or questions, please contact us here.

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