<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div>hi<br>...................................................................<br><br>this is an open call for sound works for an outdoor surround sound environment at the canaan 2008 music festival, takaka, new zealand.<div><br></div><div>the canaan music festival is a yearly event running from 31st december to 3 jan.</div><div>The festival is in its 3rd year and is an eclectic mix of alt.rock and electronic dance music that is family friendly.</div><div><br></div><div>whilst there have been an "ambient" zone in the past the current curator wishes to encourage</div><div> the space as a place for presentation of sonic art and experimental sound with an emphasis on multi -point systems</div><div> ( with a nod to the ambient roots of the past curators)</div><div><br></div><div>Thus:<br>For the festival a 6-point discrete sound system will be used for playback of works.<br><br>Artists are invited to submit works in stereo,quad, or 6-point configurations ( please note there is no .1 LFE speaker with subs being handled by front L and R) ....... preference will be given to 4 and 6 channel works.<br><br>Works can be of any duration to a maximum of 30 minutes, <br><br>Submissions will be guaranteed playback on a first come first served basis until the total allocated playing time is full.<br><br>(the only curatorial control will be on those pieces deemed unsuitable for children)<br><br>total time available is 36hours. so go for it<br><br>A notice board will signify whose work is playing at any particular time.<br><br>submissions are due 21st november 2008.</div><div><br></div><div>This is not a "premiere" event and we will accept projects that have been played before, so please consider submitting older works you have in your catalogs. There is no curatorial theme.</div><div><br></div><div>Formats:</div><div>2-6 channel discrete audio files **</div><div><br></div><div>or a "plug and play" max patch **</div><div><br></div><div>or a "plug and play" PD patch**<br><br>there is no fee payable unfortunately.<br><br>**for further information, submission details, and additional technical requirements please contact:<br><br><a href="mailto:telemetry@rtcnz.com">telemetry@rtcnz.com</a></div><div><br></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">ALSO: </span></b>there is a mono-underwater speaker that will be submerged in one of the water tanks of the festival. Anybody that wishes to compose specifically for this should email for details<br><br>thanks</div><div>leyton<br><br><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>--</div><div><br></div></div></body></html>