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New names announced for Madrid’s LEV Matadero festival

James Ferraro and Mr Mitch among those added to the line-up

The first edition of LEV Matadero festival will take place between 17–20 October.

Artists already confirmed to appear include Morton Subotnick with Lillevan & Alec Empire, Aïsha Devi, Plaid and Ryochi Kurokawa. The programme has since expanded to include James Ferraro presenting the premiere of his latest project Requiem For Recycled Earth – the first part in his new epic Four Pieces Of Mirai featuring visuals from digital artist Maotik. Other additions include Mr Mitch, Djrum, Ikonika, Skygaze, Babii and Madrid based artist Hidden Jayeem,

LEV has also announced the Vortex project. Inspired by the Lumière Brothers, the series is dedicated to works that join the dots between cinema, arts, technology and video gaming, including contributions from Myriam Bleau with digital avatar LaTurbo Avedon, Push 1 stop & Wiklow with new piece Membrane, and Maxim Corbeil-Perron with Imaginary Optics I & II.

Happening across the city of Madrid, festival venues include the Centre of Contemporary Creation: Nave 16 (with its immersive Soundscape sound system, as designed by d&b audiotechnick), Plaza Matadero and Cineteca Madrid.

LEV Matadero’s full line-up and ticket information can be found on the festival’s website.