Brighton Digital Festival: Five must-see events (September 8-15)
I Dream of Wires
Venue: St George's, Kemp Town
Dates: September 9
Times: 7pm
A new and hugely-entertaining documentary about the demise and phenomenal resurgence
of the modular synthesizer - exploring the passions, obsessions, and dreams of people who are dedicated to this esoteric electronic music machine.
Bitcoin, Related Technologies and the Local Economy
Venue: The Dock Hub
Dates: September 11
Times: 6pm
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in the local economy - look at cryptocurrencies in general and consider latest developments in this exciting technological space.
The Acid LIVE
Venue: The Haunt
Dates: September 11
Times: 7:30pm
Inspired by alchemical processes and nature's transformations, this live performance uses pioneering image-making techniques with bespoke audio reactive and motion-tracking projection systems that allow the installation to react in real time to the band's musical performance as one unified living system.
McNeil and Pamphilon Go 8-Bit!
Venue: Caroline of Brunswick
Dates: September 11
Times: 8pm
Comedians performing gaming-based comedy stand-up/sketches/songs, as well as battling on classic video games - each round, the loser will receive some horrible punishments. Plus, you'll get to compete too, for Ultimate Glory...
Dark Ride
Venue: Lick Warehouse
Dates: September 12-14
Times: Friday 6-10pm; Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm
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Full listings are available at www.brightondigitalfestival.co.uk/events