Nocturne 2
Saturday, November 22nd
To celebrate 10 years, MUTEK JP transforms the Nocturne Series into an extended double-session night where technology and art converge into a single experience. Innovative performances bridge experimental audiovisual expression and contemporary club sound, creating an unforgettable live encounter that engages every sense.
You can attend the full program or join the festive dimension after midnight by getting your TICKETS here. Now, let us inspire you with some of the menu options from Nocturne 2 (explore the complete lineup in this link):
NONOTAK FR/JP
The Paris-based duo founded in 2011 by visual artist Noémi Schipfer and light, sound, and spatial artist Takami Nakamoto (their work is permanently installed at SAKURA STAGE SHIBUYA), present an immersive live set where music and visuals of optical images are perfectly synchronized within a dazzling field of light and motion, engaging both sight and sound. Check out their new reel to glimpse their endless creativity.
Daito Manabe JP
Representing the innovative spirit of MUTEK.JP, Daito Manabe makes his sixth appearance at the festival. As director of Rhizomatiks and through his own Studio, he leads cutting-edge projects that explore the boundaries between humans and technology. In Tokyo, he will present his latest audiovisual show, a collaborative and immersive performance that showcases his signature blend of innovation, creativity, and technical mastery. A true Glocal Hero!
Halina Rice UK
Making her long-awaited Japan debut, Londoner audiovisual artist Halina Rice blends lush ambient soundscapes with beat-driven IDM. Her recent album EVOLVE, released in Dolby Atmos, has garnered critical acclaim.
Don’t miss her fully immersive audiovisual set, a captivating journey that bridges innovation and emotion.
Preview her track SPLIT here:
MONOCOLOR AT
Vienna-based Marian Essl explores the intersection of sound and image through real-time audiovisual composition, crafting immersive universes.
Winner of the 2020 New Face Award at Japan’s Media Arts Festival, he presents Sentient Ocean, inspired by Stanisław Lem’s Solaris. Surrender to an AV live performance that will envelop us in a continuously evolving field of sound and light.
The Nocturne 2 lineup will be completed by three more exciting collaborations, which we’ll feature in another article soon:
- Verses GT: Jacques Greene + Nosaj Thing CA/QC+US
- Martyn Bootyspoon CA/QC + JACKSON kaki JP
- SAMO + MISOLA JP
Friendly reminder: Secure your tickets before prices go up with the next tier (INFO TICKETS).
UNDER 25? Don’t miss out on the special U25 reduced price for this program at ¥5,000.
Get your tickets
Date: Saturday 22, November
Doors: 19:00 / Show: 20:00 / End: 05:00
Venue: Spotify O-EAST (Shibuya, Tokyo)
Admission: 18+ (Photo ID required)
*Banner picture Daito Manabe at Sónar 2025
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