Akira Sileas X Maida Gym Live Show 29/10/22

The second live show of F4Wt's Collecting Pl4ces project.

Akira Sileas is an experimental composer who works primarily with electronic instruments. Their work is highly conceptual and is often informed by imagery such as landscapes or artworks, or derived from algorithmic processes. Performance, expressivity, and gesture are fundamental aspects of their approach to playing electronic instruments and developing generative digital environments.

Forward 4 Wiz Trust’s ground-breaking project Collecting Pl4ces celebrates landmarks of cultural heritage in Rushmoor, by showcasing space-specific works written and recorded from the acoustic mapping of locations that build a catalogue of the sociocultural history of the borough.

Maida Gymnasium, originally known as the Command Central Gymnasium, was purpose built in 1892 as an army drill hall/gymnasium by Martin Wells & Co, forming part of the larger Maida Barracks in Montgomery lines. The building was constructed as part of a national programme following a War Office decision that the physical aspect of a soldiers education was to be improved through gymnastics, extending activity beyond just drill and weapon training.

Doors 6.30pm, show time 7pm

Please note that by request of the gym that shoes are removed when walking on the matted area, so please wear your favourite socks.

Plenty of parking is available in the car park to the rear of the building on Queens Avenue, Aldershot, GU11 2BT.

Refreshments will not be on sale, so please feel free to bring your own soft drinks. Alcohol and food will not be permitted.

Please bring your confirmation email / booking as your ticket.

Collecting Pl4ces is supported by National Lottery project funding through Arts Council England. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Maida Gym in thanks for their support.