The festival of electronic music and digital art, MUTEK.JP 2024, is set to take place over three days from November 22 (Friday) to November 24 (Sunday) at Spotify O-EAST and WOMB in Shibuya, Tokyo.
Now in its ninth year, the event will feature numerous showcases that combine music and technology. The opening day will feature a special live set by Berlin-based electronic composer Caterina Barbieri and visual artist Ruben Spini. Additionally, there will be an A/V live set titled “All Above,” marking the Japan debut of Italian composer and sound designer Grand River alongside visual artist Marco Ciceri.
On the second day, the extreme art project “VMO a.k.a Violent Magic Orchestra” will present a fusion of electronic music, black metal, visuals, smoke, and strobe lights. Furthermore, YUKO ARAKI, known for her experimental electronic music rooted in noise and industrial sounds, will collaborate with the prolific up-and-coming new media artist JACKSON kaki for a special performance.
The final day will feature an electro set by the new generation electro-acoustic talent Kara-Lis Coverdale, along with an audiovisual live performance by Hiroshi Watanabe, who continues to deliver his works worldwide from various labels. Also performing will be Tokyo-based producer Sapphire Slows, joining forces with Canadian visual artist Myriam Boucher. The opening performance will be by vibraphone and marimba player and composer Masayoshi Fujita, who recently released his new work Migratory in September.
The traditional all-night program MUTEK.JP × WOMB will kick off on the first day with a focus on techno. Tasha, known for her unique grooves inspired by Berlin/Detroit techno and UK bass, will make her first appearance in Japan, alongside A/V live performances by Tokyo-based producer/DJs RISA TANIGUCHI and H2KGRAPHICS. Additionally, media artist and techno producer Makoto Inoue, based in Berlin, will perform an A/V set.
The second day will see the debut of Palestinian artist Maher Daniel in Japan. Also, the highly respected Margaret Dygas will grace the stage, recognized by core clubbers in both techno and house scenes.
MUTEK is a creative platform that originated in Montreal, Canada, providing a space for free and experimental expression. It seeks to uncover and nurture talented individuals while continuously exploring the world of music and technology through innovative audiovisual and live performances, staying at the forefront of the evolution of music influenced by technology.
MUTEK.JP was established in 2016 as the only Asian branch of MUTEK Global, creating opportunities for local and international artists to connect and showcase their work to the world.
Tickets for MUTEK.JP 2024, offering access to all performances at Spotify O-EAST and WOMB during the festival, are available in limited quantities as “Early Bird Passports” for ¥20,000 until October 27 (Sunday).
MUTEK.JP 2024 Edition 9
Dates: November 22 (Friday) – 24 (Sunday), 2024
Venue: Spotify O-EAST, WOMB
Tickets: Early Bird Passport: ¥20,000
Sales Period: September 24 – October 27 [Limited Quantity]
Includes a drink fee of ¥600 upon entry to Spotify O-EAST.
Advance Passport: ¥25,000
Sales Period: October 28 – November 21
Includes a drink fee of ¥600 upon entry to Spotify O-EAST.
The Passport grants access to all performances listed below.
Ticket Link: mutekjp.zaiko.io
November 22 (Friday) [Nocturne 1] at Spotify O-EAST
Doors: 18:00 / Start: 19:00 / End: 23:30
Performers:
- Caterina Barbieri (IT) – Live with Ruben Spini
- Grand River (IT) – All Above
- Milian Mori & Toru Izumida (CH+JP)
- scuy(v0id) (JP)
November 23 (Saturday, Holiday) [Nocturne 2] at Spotify O-EAST
Doors: 17:00 / Start: 18:00 / End: 23:30
Performers:
- VMO a.k.a Violent Magic Orchestra (JP)
- YUKO ARAKI & JACKSON kaki (JP)
- Meuko! Meuko! & NONEYE (TW) – Invisible General
- Aho Ssan & Sevi Iko Dømochevsky (FR/ES) – Rhizomes AV
- Albert.DATA CAT (ES) – Slowly Fading into Data
November 24 (Sunday) [Nocturne 3] at Spotify O-EAST
Doors: 17:00 / Start: 18:00 / End: 23:30
Performers:
- Kara-Lis Coverdale (CA)
- Sapphire Slows & Myriam Boucher (JP + CA/QC)
- Kaito a.k.a Hiroshi Watanabe & Atsushi Kobayashi (JP)
- Masayoshi Fujita (JP)
- VJ: 100LDK (JP)
November 22 (Friday) MUTEK.JP × WOMB 1
Doors/Start: 23:00 / End: 04:30
Performers:
- Tasha (UK) (DJ set)
- RISA TANIGUCHI & H2KGRAPHICS (JP)
- Makoto Inoue (JP)
- and more
November 23 (Saturday, Holiday) MUTEK.JP × WOMB 2
Doors/Start: 23:00 / End: 04:30
Performers:
- Maher Daniel (PS/US)
- Margaret Dygas (PL) (DJ set)
- and more
Organizer: MUTEK Japan (General Incorporated Association)
Special Cooperation: Tokyu Corporation, Shibuya Hikarie
Cooperation: Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Support: Shibuya City, Government of Quebec Office in Japan
Reiwa 6 Fiscal Year Japan Expo 2.0 Project (Subsidy Type)
(Independent Administrative Institution Japan Arts and Culture Promotion Agency / Agency for Cultural Affairs)
