Akash will present an improvised performance that utilizes simple extended techniques for turntable and the foundational principles of dub and “dubbing”, in order to break/restitch/unfurl sound recordings into new poetic fragments.
Akash Bansal

Akash Bansal is an artist from Toronto. Rooted in cinema, sound and poetics, they practice in multi-dimensional forms. They work as a curator, DJ, sound artist, dramaturge, filmmaker, (story) editor, writer, production coordinator, sound technician and facilitator. Their work examines borders— both real and imagined, between people and places, and especially those within ourselves. Over the years, they have worked with countless organizations including The Music Gallery, Kensington Market Community Land Trust, Standard Time, Toronto Biennial of Art, Toronto Public Library, Seance Centre, Art Spin, Swimmers Group, Summerworks, Toronto Dance Theatre, TO Love In, MOCA, Nuit Blanche, The Ace Hotel, and more. In 2017, they completed a BFA Double Major in Screenwriting and Poetry.