De/Semble Festival

DE/SEMBLE ist ein Musikfestival, das sowohl den Jazz als auch experimentelle Musik weiterdenkt, Verbindungen schafft und neue Wege in der Programmgestaltung einschlägt. Interrepräsentierte Instrumente und Musiker*innen werden stärker in den Vordergrund gerückt und Stereotypen in der Instrumentierung aufgebrochen.

Durch die Zusammenarbeit mit interdisziplinären Künstler*innen und Einbeziehung von Clubkultur werden neue Konzerterlebnisse geschaffen und ein vielseitig-interessiertes Publikum angesprochen. Konzipiert ist das Festival als eine Reihe von Events, wobei diese jeweils für sich selbst stehen und unterschiedliche Konzerte, Improvisationen und Performances zeigen. Intersektionalität steht im Mittelpunkt der Auseinandersetzung, und so verfolgt DE/SEMBLE eine künstlerisch-kritische Reflexion von Stereotypen innerhalb der Jazzszene, die nicht nur Gender, sondern auch transkulturelle Elemente einbezieht. Das Ziel ist es, ein vielfältiges und inklusives Festivalprogramm zu schaffen, das die Kreativität und Vielseitigkeit der österreichischen Musikszene widerspiegelt und neue Verbindungen ermöglicht.

Programm

Pink Oculus (NL)

Esperanza Denswil’s alter ego Pink Oculus was born from a single moment of clarity. A vision of complete transparency, pushing her in the right direction of propagating self-love. The Dutch-Surinamese vocalist, producer, and composer rose to quick acclaim with her unique blend of electro, hip-hop, soul, and funk, with a futuristic take, making Pink Oculus a force to be reckoned with—on and off the stage, in sound and colour.

Through her music and appearance, Pink Oculus radiates powerful feminine energy that is matched by few. Framed by production-heavy beats, she can switch from raging flows to a sweet soothing voice with incredible range. An unapologetic presence since her breakthrough in 2013, Pink Oculus has been moving and redefining herself in the way she wants it.

Temp-Illusion (IR/FR)

Temp-Illusion is an Iranian electronic duo formed in 2011 by Shahin Entezami and Behrang Najafi. Their unique dance music blends atmospheric layers, melodies, and complex beat programming using a wide range of music programs. Temp-Illusion are mainly known as a live band, and they have performed in various shows and festivals such as Roskilde Festival, MUTEK Tokyo, CTM festival, Tehran Contemporary Sounds, and SET Festival among others.

So far, they’ve released two LPs, “Autolected '' and “Pend '', and a remix album “Pend [reworks]” on Opal Tapes and another LP “Failsafe” on PTP.

Viola Falb + Victoria Kirilova (AT)

Viola Falb is a saxophonist and composer based in Vienna. She has studied saxophone and jazz composition at various institutions, including the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and Anton Bruckner Private University in Linz. Since 2004, she has led the band FALB FICTION and performed with several ensembles internationally. Viola has received numerous composition commissions and accolades, including the Hans Koller Prize and grants from the Austrian government.

Victoria Kirilova (@victoriakirilovabass) is a Bulgarian bassist and composer based in Vienna, blending contemporary jazz and chamber music with traditional Bulgarian chants and rhythms. She graduated with honors from Milan and Vienna Conservatories and has won several scholarships and competitions, including the Leviev, ARGE, and i-portunus scholarships, as well as the Fidelio Competition and the Premio delle Arti. Victoria has showcased her talent at international festivals such as Bergamo Jazz, Firenze Jazz, Lucca Jazz, and A to Jazz Festival (Sofia), and participated in artistic residencies through the Goethe Institute in Brussels and Petra (Jordan).