Bleep / Blorp 2024: Call for Performers / Works

Bleep / Blorp is a festival of synthesizer music that will be held at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts on April 20th. It will include live performances and a gallery of video performances & 2D artwork (photography, drawing, painting). Performers and artists may submit in one or both categories, but each individual should fill out this form once, as it contains both categories. Preference may be given to New England based individuals. Students are welcome to submit. All musical styles are welcome. Submissions are due before midnight on December 31st, 2023.

Legal name of Performer (primary contact for duos / groups)

First NameLast Name

Name of Performer(s) if different from above

Email Address (for organizer - not for publication)

Web Addresses (optional - for program)

Cell Number (optional - for organizer, not for publication)

Home location (City, State, Country)

Bio. Please limit to 50 words

Performances will be in 20 minute sets. The performance space will include three rectangular tables. At any given time, one table will feature live performers, while one will have the previous group breaking down their setup, and the other will have the next group setting up. Thus, each performer will need to be able to setup in 20 minutes, and breakdown their setup in 20 minutes. Each table will have a power strip and two male 1/4" audio cables (or two female XLR cables) that will run to the mixing board. Performers may run a mono or stereo feed, and may choose to submix on their end. Sound check is part of the 20 minute performance time.

Hardware approaches (modular, keyboards, etc.) or software approaches (Max, PureData, SuperCollider, CSound, etc.) are also welcomed. Preference may be given to modular performers. Any style of music is welcome. We may chose to live stream some of the festival.

I can setup or breakdown in 20 minutes

YesNo

I am comfortable having my performance live streamed (will not affect acceptance / non-acceptance).

YesNo

What is your approach, hardware (modular, keyboards, etc.) or software (Max, Pure Data, SuperCollider, CSound, etc.). Please provide some specificity (no need to catalog an entire setup).

Name for your performance (optional)

How would you categorize your music (Experimental, Techno, Ambient, etc.)? Be as specific or general as you wish.

Please provide a link (streaming audio and / or video) to one or more samples of your live performance.

During the festival the Carole Calo Art Gallery will feature an installation of a video loop of modular improvisations and video synthesis, as well as 2D art works (photography, drawing, painting, etc.) inspired by synthesizers and synthesis. Artists may submit videos, and / or multiple 2D artworks for consideration.

Link to streaming video of video submission. Artists will be expected to submit standard files (.mov, .mp4, .avi, etc.) of selected works via DropBox, WeTransfer or similar technologies.

Links to 2D artwork(s). Please provide information on dimensions, as well as information on whether the work is already printed, mounted, and or framed.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER OF LEGAL RIGHTS. I understand that Stonehill College endeavors to recognize and uphold the inherent dignity in every human being and expects its guests to do the same. I will be respectful to all people on the Stonehill campus; I will comply with all local, state, and College laws/policies regarding conduct; I will respect Stonehill property and the property of other people; I will not bring dangerous weapons such as firearms or knives; I will not carry, distribute, or use illegal substances; I will comply with all pertinent COVID protocols. I acknowledge that I may be dismissed from the program and/or subject to discipline if I engage in any kind of misconduct and that I will not be entitled to a refund. I ASSUME ALL LEGAL AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ASSOCIATED WITH MY PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM. I RELEASE STONEHILL COLLEGE, ITS TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS RELATED TO MY PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM.

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Bleep / Blorp 2024: Call for Performers / Works

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