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Ictus and RotorMotor: Bold energy of electronic music
Belgian group Ictus creates bold, experimental music blending electronics, rock, and art. They won an award at the Venice Biennale for their unique sound. Meanwhile, Slovenian DJ duo RotorMotor, Luka and Nejc, are making waves on the European club scene, filling dance floors from Ljubljana to France and Italy. They describe their music as a powerful, energetic machine.
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Interesting facts
- The name RotorMotor derives from the period when the duo were mainly playing Italo disco. It symbolises the sound of arpeggiated basslines, the repetitiveness of which reminded them of the sound of an engine – reflecting their philosophy of operating like “a well-oiled machine” running at high revs.
- Onstage, Nejc and Luka favour a back-to-back technique, taking turns to mix tracks in real time. This creates a dynamic and unpredictable set, with each DJ bringing his own unique approach and energy, which then complement each other.
- One interesting story from the early days of Ictus involves an encounter with legendary composer Steve Reich, on an occasion when they were having trouble with their microphones. This experience greatly influenced their approach to contemporary music, since they began to look at equipment as an important part of their musical expression.
- The ensemble has collaborated regularly with distinguished composers such as Luciano Berio, Pierre Boulez and Louis Andriessen, in this way making an important contribution to the development of contemporary music.
- Dominic Sambucco is the creator of AGANiS, a piece in which sounds are generated in real time using aquariums, synthesisers, hydrophones and other innovative instruments. The performance connects sound, light and movement and is inspired by the aquatic nymphs of Alpine mythology, resulting in a mysterious experience where sound and technology combine.
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Ictus is a Belgian contemporary music ensemble dedicated to the creation of experimental music, with activities ranging from performance of contemporary compositions to sound art, improvisation and electronic music. Professor Bad Trip won Best Performance at the Venice Biennale’s Festival of Contemporary Music in 2023. Fausto Romitelli found inspiration for his composition in the hallucinogenically inspired works of Henri Michaux, the paintings of Francis Bacon and the comic strips of Gianluca Lerici. The work also shows the influences of psychedelic rock, techno music and the guitar solos of Jimi Hendrix. Italian-Canadian sound artist Dominic Sambucco is shifting the borders of the conventional in art with his multimedia projects. He draws inspiration for his works from nature and science. His performances feature the innovative use of acoustic instruments, which he combines with new technologies. Sambucco devised Aganis as an experimental work for aquariums full of water, synthesisers and drum machines. Luka Lah and Nejc Pucko, better known as RotorMotor, are a DJ duo whose convincing synergy has conquered clubs in France, Austria, Italy, Croatia and Slovakia in recent years, although their breakthrough on to the electronic music scene began in the clubs of Ljubljana and Maribor, still their favourite venues today. Their total commitment to creating music quickly carried them to the very top of Slovenia’s club scene. Their usual way of introducing themselves: »Motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. Rotor turns motion into heat.«
Free rides on LPP city buses
Ticket holders for events within the 73rd Ljubljana Festival are entitled to free rides on LPP city buses within two hours before the start and two hours after the end of each event.
Accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility
Festival Ljubljana is committed to ensuring a welcoming and accessible experience at cultural events for persons with reduced mobility.
Selected venues offer designated wheelchair-accessible spaces as well as seating for accompanying persons. Wheelchair users can inquire about availability and reserve accessible seating by calling +386 (0)1 241 60 28 or emailing blagajna@ljubljanafestival.si.
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