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Monolith 2.0 – Manuel Gagneux, Mark Lando & David Loeffel
The concert hall at Gare du Nord is known for its acoustic precision and artistic depth. During «Monolith 2.0», it transforms into a black box, where sound becomes physically and emotionally tangible. «Monolith 2.0» creates a dialogue of intensity and silence, of anticipation and release. Visitors become participants in a sensitive exchange between human, sound, and space – guided by an oversized theremin.
The work by Manuel Gagneux, Mark Lando, and David Loeffel blends experimental music, sound art, and immersive audiovisual experience. «Monolith 2.0» is an invitation to interact – a play of light and shadow, resonance and frequency. A single beam of light serves as visual anchor, while the sound body is in constant flux – building, intensifying, and moving in unexpected directions. Every approach changes the acoustic structure, enhances the soundscape, or causes its abrupt disruption.

Neues Wir – Alina Inserra
A journey through a digital labyrinth full of surprises, dead ends, and detours. The interactive website «Neues Wir» weaves together misogynistic Bible passages, the capitalist exploitation of «Women’s Day», previously unknown philosophical texts by Walter Benjamin on romantic love, and decaying cemeteries in the forgotten region of Molise. Set within an atmospheric soundscape, the audience follows the protagonist in her search for identity and self-determination. Curiosity and initiative welcome.

Come As You Are!
«Come as you are!» is a surprise format blending experimental sounds, improvised analog and electronic music, and performance. The motto applies to the audience just as much as the artists.
The evening begins with music by Victor Barceló and Lara Alarcón. Then it’s time for an open stage: anyone brave enough with an instrument or performance idea is welcome to join in. New collectives are formed live on the spot – the stage is open for wild improvisation and spontaneous performances. The night wraps up with DJ sets.

With

Manuel Gagneux, Mark Lando, David Loeffel, Alina Inserra, Victor Barceló, Lara Alarcón

Program

14:00-18:00: «Monolith 2.0» & «Neues Wir» (Concert hall)
20:00: «Come as you are!» (Restaurant)

Duration

420 minutes, with break

Prices

Suggested price for «Come as you are!»: CHF 15
«Monolith 2.0» & «Neues Wir»: Free entry, donations welcome.