AVIT UK 2005 is a live audio-visual art and VJ festival taking place at
Birmingham’s Custard Factory complex from April 25 to May 01 this year.
For more information visit <http://www.avit.org.uk./> http://www.avit.org.uk.

The Custard Factory complex is an important venue in Birmingham
entertainment, and plays host to a diverse range of innovative club
nights. In addition to performance modules created by VJs, AVIT UK 2005
is working in association with three club nights to programme a
selection of the most interesting and progressive international VJs and
AV acts. We are seeking submissions from VJs and AV acts who would like
to perform at these events.

>> Events

>Heducation >Thursday 28 April

Heducation is a community orientated hip hop collective dedicated to
providing a ‘total’ hip hop experience: from DJing to graffiti, breaking
and MCing. They embrace the values of ‘real’ hip hop: ‘from its roots in
funk to the cutting edge of conscious hip hop … music that inspires
people to want to be involved in the culture, because they feel that
it’s a medium through which they can express themselves and meet people
that they can relate to.’

>Music Policy: Hip hop, Funk or Breaks
> <http://www.heducation.co.uk/> http://www.heducation.co.uk

>Shaanti >Friday 29 April

‘Shaanti is an award winning UK institution where live performers,
producers and turntable terrorists create a blueprint for the future for
Electronica, Eastern and Desi Dance Music! Sound & speaker technology
combined with the digital DJ pioneers of the Asian Underground, Eastern
Fusionionist, Desi Electronica, House and Street Sounds. The depth of
the underground music policy combined with the fierce line-ups have
secured Shaanti a well deserved place as one of the most famous fusion
club nights in the world.’

>Music Policy: Eastern, Fusion
> <http://www.shaanti.co.uk/> http://www.shaanti.co.uk

>Drop Beats Not Bombs >Saturday 30 April

In their own words, ‘Drop Beats Not Bombs is not a clubnight. It is not
a dance event. It is not a party. It is a conscious effort to make
ourselves heard. It is a thought. It is a belief.’ Drop Beats Not Bombs
is a clubnight in support of the West Midlands CND. Their music policy
is eclectic, with multiple rooms facilitating a wide range of musical
styles. Visuals are usually themed sets concentrating on politics and
the promotion of peace.

>Music Policy: Hip Hop, Breaks, Eclectic, Nu Skool & Electro-breaks,
Drum n Bass
> <http://dropbeats.tumbledown.org.uk/about.php>
http://dropbeats.tumbledown.org.uk/about.php
> <http://www.vjforums.com/showthread.php?threadid=9126>
http://www.vjforums.com/showthread.php?threadid=9126

>> Submissions: >>Deadline: Friday March 04, 2005

Please note that slots for AV acts are very limited, and that
submissions will be selected by club organisers in association with AVIT
UK 2005. Unfortunately we can’t fund any travel or accommodation
expenses. Artists will not be paid for their performances but will be
entitled to free entry to all other events, and to artist hospitality.

We will aim to provide a standard selection of equipment at these
events to cut down the equipment you’ll need to bring. More details will
be provided for selected performers. If any very specific or unusual are
needed please include this information with your submission.

In your submission please include:

1. Your name and contact details
2. If you’re a VJ or an AV performer
3. Which club night you’d like to perform at
4. A 10 minute mix on miniDV, DVD or VHS
5. A short biography
6. A short list of performances
7. Any specialist technical requirements

Please send submissions to:

AVIT UK
1 Burwell Walk
Bow
London
E1 4HF

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AVIT UK 2005
April 25 – May 01
<http://www.avit.org.uk> http://www.avit.org.uk