On Saturday 22nd September 2012: The Modified Toy Orchestra + Coppe' - present 'Circuit Bending 101:' A unique interactive workshop at Alchemea Audio Engineering College in Islington North London. On Saturday 22nd September, the inimitable Modified Toy Orchestra will be hosting a series of intimate workshops entitled 'Circuit Bending: 101' in Islington North London, to teach budding producers and fellow Electronic Music enthusiasts the art of turning classic children's toys and gadgets into one of a kind musical instruments through the delicate art of Circuit Bending. Originally the brain-child of esteemed producer, musician and sound-artist Brian Duffy, the Orchestra's colourful career has seen them host a variety of masterclasses and seminars on the art of their work all over the world, but this will be their debut public workshop in the UK. Taking place at the Alchemea Music College in North London, these 90 minute workshops will offer a unique insight into one of electronic music's quirkiest and most idiosyncratic off-springs, and give you the rare opportunity to roll up your sleeves, join in destroying some old children's toys and rebuilding them into bespoke musical instruments, and the chance to ask all your burning music technology questions to Brian and the Orchestra. Brian and The Modified Toy Orchestra encourage you to "bring any old noisy toy or gadgets of your own that you'd be keen on destroying and rebuilding into a bespoke instrument all of your own" . In addition they will be joined from Japan by the artist Coppe' she is often described as "The legendary Godmother of Japanese Electronica" or "The lost daughter of Björk & Aphex Twin", she will be taking part throughout and bringing her own unique gadgets and gizmo's all the way from Tokyo, as well as performing an exclusive, intimate live set for all guests. Coppe' is one of Japan's most pioneering and respected vocalists, producers and artists in modern Electronic music. Once one of Japan's first ever Music Television VJs and leading Radio DJs, Coppe' has been spearheading her own brand of Electronica since 1995 after founding her own 'Mango + Sweetrice Records', releasing over 14 albums and collaborating with everyone from Plaid, DJ Vadim, Atom, The Orb, Red Snapper, Sutekh, Nikakoi, Nobukazu Takemura, Shitmat and many, many more. Teaming up with UK Electronica label Bit-Phalanx to tour the UK this September & October, Coppe' and Bit-Phalanx and will be hosting a series of unique events such as 'Circuit Bending: 101' with many other very special guest artists along the way to ensure a tour to remember. A truly unique event & opportunity for budding producers and electronic enthusiasts alike. Workshop Timings: Doors open at 3pm Presentation from 3:20pm Workshops start promptly at 3:30pm Tickets available now from: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/273707 Only £5.00 Strictly limited places only. No entry without valid ticket. Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/events/444804792230727/ Venue: http://www.alchemea.com/contact-us/islington-campus Students and members of Alchemea Music College entitled to discount (see promotional material within the college, or contact [email protected] for details) Artist links: Modified Toy Orchestra www.modifiedtoyorchestra.com/ www.facebook.com/ModifiedToyOrchestra www.warmcircuit.com/ Coppe' www.sweetrice.com www.facebook.com/mangoandsweetrice www.soundcloud.com/coppe www.youtube.com/coppe www.twitter.com/coppeski --
