Plutopia 2010: The Science of Music

scienceofmusiclogo1An extravaganza of music, performances, art, and talks based upon “The Science of Music”

What was once the (maybe not so) mild-mannered SXSW Interactive EFF-Austin Official After-Party has morphed into a multifaceted extravaganza called “Plutopia”, an exciting convergence of technology, DIY, music, art, and academics. In addition to standard party fare, performance and the arts will play a major role alongside exhibits and talks in presenting the ideas in a way that will make this yet another memorable, stimulating, and fun SXSW after event.

Way beyond the run-of-the-mill “booze and schmooze” after-party mixer, Plutopia is an ever-evolving multimedia experiment of Austin-tatious proportions dedicated to a playful, yet masterful cross-pollination across verticals to bring you an immersive interactive experience event.

This year’s Plutopian theme explores the role of technology, sound and digital media in changing the landscape and narrative of music in the information age.

The science refers to everything from immersive listening and the expanding of audio boundaries and experimentation, to new forms of instrumentation, sampling and remixing and emerging creative processes; and from integrated multisensory systems and interfaces with intelligent networks, to the transformations of aesthetics and the changing rhythm of nature.

Monday, March 15, 2010
7pm – midnight
Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River St. Austin, TX

FREE to SXSW Interactive and Platinum Badge Holders; $15 General Public

FEATURED ARTISTS:

and also featuring the Edible Austin Foodie Fest and Tipsy Texan Cocktail Bar!

Unique to this and only this event, Edible Austin magazine is bringing the heart and soul of Austin’s local foodie scene and cutting edge mixology to Plutopia and will be hosting out-of-town guests from  Eat Well Guide. Full list of food and drink participants here.

SAVE THE DATE

Plutopia 2010:
The Science of Music
Monday, March 15, 2010

The event underscores the integrated and interconnected nature of music and science, as they coalesce in aesthetics, plasticity and form. At the core is experientialism - the desire to explore, encode, compose, create, experiment, record, remix, perform, manifest, visualize, or simply enjoy.

This Plutopia future-focused event will include:

  • Interactive talks
  • Demonstrations
  • Performances
  • World-renowned DJs
  • Art exhibits
  • Performance art
  • International bands