With another DEAF over, I thought I’d take a few words to say a big thanks to everybody who supported us this year. For 2008, I think we succeeded in putting together our most comprehensive programme to date, and we were truly gratified by the unprecedented amount of goodwill we received from audiences, artists and fellow promoters alike.

Unfortunately our closing night event was subject to some problems and it’s this issue that I want to chiefly address here.  

We appreciate that a substantial number of people were extremely disappointed at being unable to get in to the Village to see Laurent Garnier. We had planned this as a multi-stage event with a total capacity of 1200, and sold 1130 tickets. 

The problem arose because there wasn’t as much movement between the three stages as we had expected. This was compounded by the fact that the headline act for our other main stage was unable to perform on the night due to illness, and thus large numbers of people decided to stay in the Village for the entire evening, instead of heading across to check out Whelans at some point. 

In short, we’d planned on making this multi-stage idea really work for us, but unfortunately that set-up ended up working against us – badly. Suffice to say we won’t be trying that one again!

Since then, a full list of all those who were unable to access the Village for Laurent Garnier’s set was compiled, and a full refund given to all affected parties, along with my profound apology on behalf of the festival. 

On that point, I’d like to note that I’m very grateful for the generally understanding tone of the communications we received from those who were disappointed on the night, and I hope that this one unfortunate incident doesn’t put our normally good relationship with our audience in jeopardy. DEAF is not-for-profit organisation and we’re heavily dependent on the continued support of the people who attend our events every year. So once again: many thanks for your patience and for your understanding.

Eamonn / DEAF

Guestlist is now closed for tonights event in Twisted Pepper with DJ Skurge, Rob Hall & Shawn Rudiman. If you emailed into us for free passes over the past few weeks your name will be on the guestlist at the door, the list expires at midnight (doors 9pm). Admission all night from 9pm to 3am is 12euro, pay on the door.

Two days down & we’re now half way there, ready for a day of films, talks & workshops before we take to the clubs & venues again later tonight…here are some highlights;

The Digital Hub will be a hive of activity between 1pm & 9pm with the Future Audio Workshops at 1pm, the screening plus Q+A of Totally Wired at 2.50pm, & the BBC Radiophonic Workshop at 5.30pm. Music will feature later between 6.30pm & 9pm with the Spatial Music Collective & the Diffusion Award concert.

You can spend the afternoon watching films at the Denzille cinema; 1pm Jonas Mekas 365 selection, 3.30pm Sun Ra - A Joyful Noise, Rising Tones at 5.30pm - you can pay on the door, only 6euro per screening.

Head along to the Joy Gallery (2 Rutland Place) to check out the an afternoon of Experimental Spanish films, free from 2pm to 4pm.

There are plenty of night time events; from 8pm in the Joy Gallery you can check out the Electronic Sensoria Band with special guest Japanese trumpeter Itaru Oki, plus lots of more Irish acts, & bring your own booze! There is a feast of club activity from 9pm in the new Twisted Pepper venue (ex Traffic), with DJ Skurge, Rob Hall, Shawn Rudiman, Annie Hall, Baiyon, Toirse, Synth Eastwood’s Loop Off, plus Stasis & D1 live acts & DJ’s - email karen@deafireland.com for guestlist (only valid between 9pm & midnight). Also later in Kennedys will see Warps Luke Vibert from 11pm.

SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Donal Dineen & 3Epkano live at the National Gallery of Ireland, 3.30pm, !Kaboogie Electronic Music Workshops, Anseo Bar, 3-6pm, Bottlenote Collective feat Lakker (live), plus Alo Alik & Bang Hazard in JJ Smyths, White Noise live in Sugar Club 8pm with support from Polly Fibre followed by Broadcast DJ set & BMusic DJ set from Andy Votel & Dom Thomas. For some live German techno check out Thomas Heckmann, Lokitibrada, Andy Noonan & more take over McGruders from 8pm til 3am..

DEAF Closing Party is now SOLD OUT, full schedule of the lineup is HERE. We advise ticketholders to get there early as this is going to packed night with lineup kicking off at 8pm on each stage!

NOTE: Susanna & In the Country is cancelled.

After the sell out Nurse With Wound show last night, the Closing Party now officially SOLD OUT, & by all accounts a busy day in the galleries, its been a successful start to this year’s festival, & now we’re moving onto day number 2. Here are a few highlights to check out tonight;

Synth Eastwood are putting on a free night of exhibits, music, video installations & lots of multimedia interactivity all night in Filmbase from 8pm & Meeting House Square - all based on their brief CYCLES.

Choice Cuts are bringing a triple headliner of German funk & soul band Poets of Rhythm, US hip hop legend Steinski, & US electronic musician Daedelus, in Andrews Lane for an all nighter from 8pm to 3am!

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Forever Presentations are hosting 2 fine shows this evening; French 80s style electronica M83 in Vicar Street at 8pm, & US guitar distorionists Trans AM at the Village, 8pm.

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And there’s plenty of clubs events tonight around town, so we recommend you check out;

Groovement Soul bring us house UK DJ Phil Asher in 4 Dame Lane Upstairs, Test present a night of live techno from UK’s Regis in Kennedys, & Southwilliam bar are hosting a free night with Brazilian Baile Funk DJ Sandrinho & Tchnicky from Rio’s favelas.

You can hear live interviews tonight with Laurent Garnier, plus DJ’s Regis & Sandrinho who will all be live on John Power’s radio show at 9pm on Spin 103.8 fm.

DEAF is back for the 7th year with over 50 events across Dublin city centre, in over 30 venues & only 4 days to squeeze it all in! Here’s a quick check of things to do today:

The opening night sees the truly legendary Nurse With Wound in Andrews Lane tonight, doors 7.30pm, for their debut performance with support from Sunn O)))’s Stephen O’Malley. Tickets from www.tickets.ie or at the door this evening.

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While a little earlier the music documentary “Wild Combination – A Portrait of Arthur Russell” will be screened upstairs in 4 Dame Lane at 7pm & only 5euro. Arthur Russell was a classically trained cellist who ended up losing himself in the rhythms and polymorphous sexuality of 1970s New York disco culture.

His list of collaborators stretched from celebrated beat poet Allen Ginsberg to minimalist composer Philip Glass, with names like David Byrne (Talking Heads), Wave Music founder Francois K and legendary Studio 54/Gallery DJ Nicky Siano dotted in-between. Tragically, Arthur died from AIDS related complications in 1992 before the recent resurgence of interest in his work. Wild Combination explores the compelling cultural history of New York in the 1970s and ’80s, the experience of being gay and confronting AIDS, and the cathartic process of making art and pursuing popular success at a time when those goals were mutually attainable.

If you fancy heading to Sweettalk you will find Steinski & Maser discussing their work. And later, there are plenty of club events from 11pm; after Nurse you can stay on for Mad EP & Ebola plus Ultradyne will be live at the The Underground. And if you fancy checking out some homegrown acts, the Bar Weekenders kick off tonight also from 5pm with plenty of free dj sets & live acts in Southwilliam Bar, Globe Bar, Solas, Bia Bar, The Bernard Shaw & Anseo.

All the gallery shows begin today around the city so make sure to pop into the Thisisnotashop, the Joinery, the Joy, Sebastian Guinness Gallery, Pallas Contemporary Projects or the Gallery of Photography for some wonderful sound & visual exhibits.

MAP - click on our map below for directions to all the venues around the city.

QUERIES - don’t hesitate to email us if you have any.

LISTINGS & EVENT INFO - click into the listings page & all info on the live music, clubs, films, galleries & bars are broken down for you, click on the individual event & it will display more detailed info.

James Nares - Paper Factory, 2007. 7:45min,

James Nares, Drip, 2007. 2:00min

James Nares, Drop, 2007. 8:20min

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Fugitive Projects : 100 x 60 second American Films

(all films looped from 12-6pm each day) Click here for more information.

Note Productions is pleased to present a special double bill of two of the most captivating new acts from Norway, piano trio In The Country and singer Susanna on Saturday 25th at Whelan’s - 20euro www.tickets.ie

In The Country, are a startling piano trio led by Morten Qvenild. The trio’s remarkable chamber jazz minatures mark them out as one of the most interesting European groups at work today. Pianist Morten Qvenild is best known as one half of atmospheric duo Susanna and the Magical Orchestra and also a member of Jaga Jazzist, Shining, The National Bank, and Solveig Slettahjell’s Slow Motion Orchestra. The band’s European classical influences such as Oliver Messiaen and Morton Feldman and electronic roots are clear on their sparse and minimal albums, This Was The Pace Of My Heartbeat and Losing Stones, Collecting Bones (Rune Grammofon). Yet Qvenild also has an attraction to unabashed melody and shadowy drama making this lyrical jazz for the small hours. In The Country are Morten Qvenild (piano) Roger Arntzen (bass) and Pål Hausken (drums). www.myspace.com/inthecountrytrio

Susanna (of Susanna and The Magical Orchestra) showcases her solo album, Sonata Mix Dwarf Cosmos (Rune Grammafon). Continuing the slow-burn intensity of her Magical Orchestra interpretations of Jolene and Love Will Tear Us Apart on Melody Mountain (Rune Grammofon), her new solo work is achingly lovely, set simply for voice and piano, full of stark, minimalist, slightly cosmic compositions that hang like fairy lights around her gorgeous voice, images of lost lovers and approaching seasons move between feelings of sorrow and expectation. While her recordings are filled with brooding electronics by Deathprod (aka Helge Sten), her new live band is a remarkable largely acoustic trio. Susanna are Susanna (vocals), Helge Sten (guitars and electronics), Paal Hausken (drums). www.myspace.com/susannasonata

Our print program is now available HERE for download as a PDF

Model 500 feat. Juan Atkins & Mike Banks Live (USA)
Laurent Garnier (Fr)
Moritz Von Oswald Trio Feat. Moritz Von Oswald (Ger) & Vladislav Delay (Fin) & Max Loderbauer (Ger)
Fuck Buttons (UK)
Americhord (Irl)
Annie Hall (D1 Spain)
Chequerboard (Irl)
Rollers/Sparkers (Irl)
Legion Of Two (Irl)
Point B (UK)
Chef (UK)
Wobble DJs
D1 Recordings DJs
+ More
Visuals By Mercuryboy & Metaldragon

3 STAGES EVENT - Access All Areas

Village, Whelans and Whelans Upstairs, Wexford Street, Dublin 2
7.30pm sharp to 3.00am
€35 + booking fee
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