Smartbar To Reprise Monthlong Celebration Of Electronic Music During The Daphne Showcase

Feb 08, 2018 James Currie Breaking News, Music News, This Just In 0

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SMARTBAR TO REPRISE MONTHLONG DAPHNE SHOWCASE

Daphne, a celebration of electronic artists that identify outside of dominant gender vectors, will be returning for its fourth iteration this March.

In continuation of electronic music legend Daphne Oram’s work and tradition, smartbar is excited to announce the fourth iteration of DAPHNE. Tickets for all shows comprising the monthlong series are ON SALE NOW. Full event announcements and details can be found below.

Inspired by the work and spirit of electronic music pioneer Daphne Oram, smartbar’s DAPHNE series is a monthlong showcase celebrating electronic artists that identify outside of dominant gender vectors. The overarching goal of DAPHNE is to unite members of the electronic music community who work outside of the privileges of the cis-male-dominated industry. DAPHNE will kick off on Thursday, March 1, with Chicago’s own HIROKO YAMAMURA and wrap with a performance from former Smartbar Talent Buyer and international powerhouse THE BLACK MADONNA on Saturday, March 31.

“Personally, I’ve learned and grown from each successive edition of DAPHNE,” smartbar Talent Buyer Jason Garden says. “This year, in particular, I tried to do a better job of stepping aside to let the residents—particularly those who operate outside the dominant vector of gender—direct the course of the good ship DAPHNE. While I can serve as a good switchboard for the conversation, it’s not really my voice that needs to be heard. After all, the ultimate goal of the series, at least for me, is to render DAPHNE redundant because inclusivity and representation will be an every day thing. We’re getting there—I’m getting there—but, for now, DAPHNE endures.”

Along with a month’s worth of shows, DAPHNE will also entail a series of free workshops open to the public. These sessions will include a hands-on DJ workshop, a music community symposium, and more. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements.

For interviews, photos or questions:
Shannon Shreibak // 773-549-4140 ext 212 // [email protected]

DAPHNE 2018 WORKSHOP PROGRAMMING

—-FREE EVENT—- 
Friday, March 2:
DAPHNE 2018 // Sold and Hi-Vis Present…
WOMEN IN EXPERIMENTAL ELECTRONIC COMPOSITION FROM PAST TO PRESENT
FREE / 18 & Over // Doors: 8PM / Workshop: 8:30PM-10PM

—-FREE EVENT—- 
Thursday, March 8:
DAPHNE 2018 // Eris Drew Presents…
MORE THAN A PARTY: RAVE CULTURE, ARCHAIC SHAMANISM AND STATES OF ECSTASY
FREE / 18 & Over // Doors: 8PM / Workshop: 8:30PM-10PM

—-FREE EVENT—- 
Friday, March 30:
DAPHNE 2018…
WALKING AND FALLING: A DJ WORKSHOP AND MENTOR PROGRAM FOR WOMEN-IDENTIFYING AND NON-BINARY MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS
FREE / 18 & Over // Doors: 6:30PM / Workshop: 7PM-9:30PM

DAPHNE 2018 MUSIC PROGRAMMING

—-FREE EVENT—- 
Thursday, March 1:
DAPHNE 2018: Manifest With…
HIROKO YAMAMURA / M. SYLVIA
FREE / 21 & Over // Doors: 10PM / Show: 10PM

—-ON SALE NOW—-
Friday, March 2:
DAPHNE 2018: Diamond Formation With…
NKISI / ARIEL ZETINA w/ host IMP QUEEN
$12 Adv. – $15 Before Midnight – $18 After / 21 & Over // Doors: 10PM / Show: 10PM

—-ON SALE NOW—-
Saturday, March 3:
DAPHNE 2018 // Slack With…
MAAYAN NIDAM / CCL
$12 Adv. – $15 Before Midnight – $20 After / 21 & Over // Doors: 10PM / Show: 10PM

—-FREE EVENT—- 
Thursday, March 8:
DAPHNE 2018: Research & Development With…
VISCERAL ANATOMY [LIVE] / CULTERGEIST / GOAD DEIMOS / JENNA MAX
FREE / 21 & Over // Doors: 10PM / Show: 10PM

—-ON SALE NOW—-
Friday, March 9:
DAPHNE 2018: Pala & Femme’s Room Welcome…
DJ HOLOGRAPHIC / LA SPACER + performance by EVA YOUNG
$12 Adv. – $15 Before Midnight – $18 After / 21 & Over // Doors: 10PM / Show: 10PM

—-ON SALE NOW—-
Saturday, March 10:
DAPHNE 2018: Service With…
ANALOG SOUL / MISTER WALLACE [LIVE] / AUDIO JACK
$12 Adv. – $15 Before Midnight – $18 After / 21 & Over // Doors: 10PM / Show: 10PM

—-ON SALE NOW—-
Friday, March 16:
DAPHNE 2018: Lake Effect With…
DJ MINX / DJ HEATHER  / SAMONE
$12 Adv. – $15 Before Midnight – $18 After / 21 & Over // Doors: 10PM / Show: 10PM

—-ON SALE NOW—-
Saturday, March 17:
DAPHNE 2018: Discwoman With…
VOLVOX / CIEL / JUANA
$13 Adv. – $15 Before Midnight – $20 After / 21 & Over // Doors: 10PM / Show: 10PM

—-ON SALE NOW—-
Sunday, March 18:
DAPHNE 2018: Queen! With…
HONEY DIJON / MICHAEL SERAFINI / GARRETT DAVID + hosts TBA
$13 Adv. – $15 Before Midnight – $20 After / 21 & Over // Doors: 10PM / Show: 10PM

—-ON SALE NOW—-
Friday, March 23:
DAPHNE 2018 With…
MISS KITTIN / RESOM / SASSMOUTH
$15 Adv. – $20 Door / 21 & Over // Doors: 10PM / Show: 10PM

—-ON SALE NOW—-
Saturday, March 24:
DAPHNE 2018: Hugo Ball With…
RUSSELL E.L. BUTLER [LIVE] / ERIS DREW / SOLD
$12 Adv. – $15 Before Midnight – $18 After / 21 & Over // Doors: 10PM / Show: 10PM

—-ON SALE NOW—-
Thursday, March 29:
DAPHNE 2018: FLUXXXUS With…
HIJO PRÓDIGO / MISS TWINK USA / CDVR
$5 / 21 & Over // Doors: 10PM / Show: 10PM

—-ON SALE NOW—-
Saturday, March 31:
DAPHNE 2018 // We Still Believe With…
THE BLACK MADONNA 
$15 Adv. – $20 Door / 21 & Over // Doors: 10PM / Show: 10PM

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ABOUT SMARTBAR
Smartbar has been Chicago’s premiere independent nightclub for over 35 years. With a roster featuring hometown heroes (Superjane, Derrick Carter, Eris Drew, The Black Madonna, Michael Serafini) alongside festival favorites (Kaskade, Lindstrøm), Smartbar is devoted to showcasing the most cutting edge DJs at local, national, and global levels. For more information visit www.smartbarchicago.com.

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