CultureTECH by Culture Northern Ireland

29 August - 1 September 2012 Derry - Londonderry www.culturetech.co

Welcome Over four days at the end of August, Derry-Londonderry will become the home of all things digital in an exciting new celebration of technology, media and music. You can expect over 90 industry speakers, nearly 50 music acts, film screenings, games events, digital street art and even a (digital) funfair - all dotted throughout the historic Walled City. Many of the events are completely free, including an outdoor concert featuring Duke Special and guests, childrens’ events throughout the city and free film screenings each night in the Craft Village. So whether you come for the full conference experience, or just pop in to catch your favourite band, everyone is welcome. Our goal is to create something unique, something a little special, that celebrates digital creativity - from music to gaming, TV to animation. We hope you’ll come take part and meet a few people you wouldn’t otherwise meet, see a few things you wouldn’t otherwise see and hear a few things you wouldn’t otherwise hear. For more information visit culturetech.co

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DIGITAL MARKETING FOR THE REST OF US BREAKFAST AT EBRINGTON THE DIGITAL CULTURE WORKSHOP ADVERTISING AND MARKETING MUSIC INDUSTRY | HOW TO: MUSIC VIDEO ON A SHOESTRING GAMING AND INTERACTIVE CONTENT — MORNING SESSION GAMING AND INTERACTIVE CONTENT — AFTERNOON SESSION IMAGE RIGHTS: THE MUSIC SYNC SESSIONS DIGITAL ARTS AND CULTURE TV, FILM AND JOURNALISM 360 PRODUCTION PARTY CultureTECH MILKROUND BREAKFAST CHANNEL4 PRESENTS 4SESSIONS SEEDCOMP FINALS BIG IDEAS KEYNOTE SESSIONS

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GAMES ARCADES BRIGHT CLUB DIGITAL LOVE LIVERPOOL SOUND CITY CultureTECH SHOWCASE CULTURE GLITCH RECORDS LABEL LAUNCH SONIC ACADEMY PRESENT SONIC LIVE 2 THE HUBB.IT LAUNCH PARTY MOVIE SCREENS WITH FRICKIN’ LASER BEAMS THE JAPANESE POPSTARS (LIVE ) DIGITAL STREET ARTISTS THE DOG EARS PARTY KID-FRIENDLY WORKSHOPS THE PLANZAI IDEA LUNCH THE CultureTECH GAMES TOURNAMENT CultureTECH PICNIC FEATURING DUKE SPECIAL THE DIGITAL FUNFAIR THE SMALLTOWN AMERICA ALL-DAYER ANNUA PRESENTS DERRY STORIES GRAINNE HOLLAND & FIGURE OF 8 THE JAMMHOUSE AT CultureTECH

DIGITAL MARKETING FOR THE REST OF US Sponsored By BT Delivered in partnership with the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce this full-day pre-amble to the CultureTECH festival features a top-notch lineup of marketing professionals from across Northern Ireland. Topics across the day include email marketing, social media, online PR, planning your website and tracking your results all designed for a non-technical audience of retailers, professional service providers, public sector organisations, non-profits and tourism / hospitality providers. Jill Robb Ambition Digital Naomh McElhatton DANI Trish Hegarty Inis Communications Niall McKeown iON Nichola Bates Grow Sales Online Dennis Finnegan Finn Media Ciaran Doherty Tourism Ireland Dr Larry Taylor BT

Naomh McElhatton, DANI

Day Passes for this event are ONLY available via the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce. Contact Christina on 028 7126 2379. or via www.londonderrychamber.co.uk for details. 930AM-530PM THE PLAYHOUSE

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Come and have your breakfast at the former Ebrington Barracks and hear about some of the exciting plans for the City and the transformation of Ebrington. The breakfast seminar will be held in the Ballroom at 8am on 30th August 2012 followed by a tour of the Ebrington site. Representatives from Ilex, the Northern Ireland Science Park and Letterkenny Institute of Technology will be present to talk about proposals to develop the North West Regional Science Park on the former Fort George site and the development of the Creative Hub to support digital, creative and technology focused businesses. THURSDAY, 8AM-10AM EBRINTGON BALLROOM

THE DIGITAL CULTURE WORKSHOP In association with Sync Through Geeks-In-Residence, the SyncTank magazine and its landmark annual event Culture Hack Scotland, Sync is a programme for the cultural sector in Scotland all about developing a more progressive and experimental relationship with technologists, technology, designers and design. In the first part of the morning session you will hear the four Sync producers explain the principles and practicalities behind the programme with a particular emphasis on Culture Hack Scotland which is considered an example of best practice in collaboration between cultural organisations and creative digital and design talent. This will then be followed by a design workshop which will identify the opportunities for a Culture Hack Northern Ireland in 2013 and outline the practical steps required to ensure the event can be as valuable as possible for cultural organisations in Northern Ireland. This session is funded through the Creative Industries Innovation Fund THURSDAY, 1030AM-1PM THE PLAYHOUSE

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In association with creativebrief Advertising and marketing aren’t just key sectors within the creative industries but they’ve also become a major part of our collective culture. In this session the team from creativebrief will introduce a series of exciting speakers from the marketing and advertising industries in the UK and Ireland, examining the changing face of marketing and media in the digital age. Speakers include: John Donnelly Commercial Director of Glasgow 2014 Tom Holmes Founder of creativebrief Niamh Reynolds Google Paul Duncanson creativebrief Matthew Scott Co-founder of the Firebrand agency and a former Director at Ten Alps THURSDAY 1030AM-1PM MILLENNIUM FORUM

MUSIC INDUSTRY Sponsored by Seagate

Speakers include:

The music industry is one of the most exciting spaces online, and whether you’re a band, a music tech startup or working in ‘the industry’, music festivals and conferences can be extraordinary opportunities. In this session, hosted by Liverpool Sound City, you’ll hear from key music industry professionals highlighting opportunities that exist at major festivals and conferences including SxSW, MIDEM and - of course Liverpool Sound City.

Javier Lopez UK and Ireland sales director, MIDEM Una Johnson SxSW Phil Patterson UKTI International Music Industry Specialist Followed by informal panel and roundtable discussion, hosted by Liverpool Sound City, on the importance of industry festivals/ conferences and what they can do for an individual. THURSDAY 1030AM-2PM (includes lunch) THE PLAYHOUSE

HOW TO CREATE

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ON A SHOESTRING An informal panel on creating awesome music videos with unawesome budgets THURSDAY 4-5PM THE CRAFT VILLAGE

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With presentations from some of the most exciting and groundbreaking games and interactive content developers, this session is the first of two focused on the crossroads between gaming, digital publishing and everything playing around in the exciting spaces between. Speakers include: Phil Campbell Formerly the creative director on blockbuster interactive franchises James Bond, The Godfather and Tomb Raider. Phil is now the co-founder of “Inlifesize”, a company dedicated to “Creating Digital experiences that fit your REAL life…” Adrian Hon Co-founder and CEO at Six to Start, specialists in gamelike stories and story-like games for the web, mobile, and real world with clients including Disney, the BBC, Channel 4, and Penguin. Their latest project is the bestselling “Zombies, Run!” running game and audio adventure for smartphones.

Vicky Lee researcher for the GAME: The Future of Play exhibition at the Science Gallery, Dublin. Eamonn Carey is currently EMEA Director with the rewards network Kiip. He’ll talk about happiness, fun and the danger of being too po-faced all the time. Ruth O’Reilly is editor of The Detail, the online investigative news and current affairs site for and about Northern Ireland. THURSDAY, 1030AM-1PM MILLENNIUM FORUM

GAMING AND 9 INTERACTIVE CONTENT AFTERNOON SESSION With input from both local and international media professionals, this continuation of the morning session includes: Cathal Furey co-founder, 45sound.com Stephen O’Reilly Head of Sports & Entertainment at Mobile Roadie Dan Brazelton founder Tall Chair / Active Reader Fourth Wall Panel This panel will discuss new forms of ‘immersive’ entertainment: experiences where the audience take part in them, wherever they are, wherever they go. Panelists from pioneering startups who are exploring this space include: Filmtrip (Gawain Morrison), Portal Entertainment (Julian McCrea) and wallFour (Adam Russell). IMPORTANT: We strongly advise those of a passive, cathartic disposition not to come. If you are a fan of Hitchcock, emotional response, live participation and have a curious mind then this will be for you! THURSDAY, 2PM-6PM MILLENNIUM FORUM

Sensum This session will be followed by a screening of Sensum. Filmtrip have created an emotional response entertainment platform ‘Sensum’ both for recording audience responses to TV, film & advertising and for generating deeper level audience experiences for all sorts of entertainment. Filmtrip will be demoing audience response as well as presenting creative and business opportunities using the platform.

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Sponsored by ILEX

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16 SEEDCOMP FINALS SeedComp is Northern Ireland’s largest startup competition prize, with a combined £20,000 up for grabs with first place taking home a whopping £10k alongside two runners-up who will lift £5000 each. Even better, the shortlisted finalists will all present live at CultureTECH – first to a select judging panel made up of keynote speakers and potential investors and then to the world, live on the main stage during the keynote sessions on Friday afternoon. The overall winner will be selected by the CultureTECH audience so don’t miss your chance to pick a winner. FRIDAY, 830AM-1030AM MILLENNIUM FORUM

Across two parallel sessions we’re hosting our very own ‘TED-style’ big idea sessions covering everything from music to marketing and 3d scanning to tech investing. Short, exciting and deeply engaging these Friday morning sessions will make you think.

Andrew Dubber Andrew is Reader in Music Industries Innovation at Birmingham City University, an academic, author, public speaker, blogger, music reviewer, radio and music industry consultant, whisky writer, podcaster, record collector, DJ, broadcaster and record producer.

Alan Moore Alan is described as a charismatic visionary who has a firm grasp of the significant and disruptive trends which are currently reshaping our world.

Fiona McAnena Derry-native Fiona was vice president of innovation at PepsiCo and, most recently, global brand director at Bupa for three years, prior to starting her own advisory business, Clearhound, in April 2012. Gregg Fraley Gregg Fraley is a creativity and innovation expert and the author of Jack’s Notebook, a business novel about creative problem solving. Currently he’s a founding partner of KILN, an innovation services company based in London and a prominent blogger in the innovation space. Andrew Bratton World Heritage Sites are by definition irreplaceable. Based on his work at Queen’s University, Andrew will discuss the current race to develop and make use of visually impressive and artistic digital tools which document heritage sites.

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Julian March Julian is current Director of Online at ITV and until recently Head of Digital for ITV news and sport. So it goes without saying that he knows a few things about how digital technologies are transforming how we interact with news on TV and how that is changing the TV industry.

Joe Cohen Joe Cohen is founder and CEO of Seatwave. He started the company in May 2006, and launched it in February 2007. Seatwave has since become a market leader in this emerging space. He’s also involved in DevCamp and will speaking about this at CultureTECH

Tim Brundle Tim is a business executive, technology investor and innovation advisor. He is responsible for the commercial development of the University of Ulster where he leads the University’s support for business and economic development, directs Ireland’s most successful academic consultancy business and manages a highly active technology transfer team.

Andrew Zarick Andrew Zarick is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Organizer of Digital DUMBO, an organization that was originally founded as a social gathering for thought leaders in digital media and technology in the Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn. Today, the organization works to cultivate and connect communities globally at the intersection of digital and culture. He is also Founder of StereoGrid.

Oscar Jazdowski Oscar is head of origination for Silicon Valley Bank’s UK office. Jazdowski has over 25 years experience of financing technology companies at all stages of development, from young venture-backed startups to large multinational companies across a broad base of technology and life science sectors.

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This year’s keynote sessions offer more than just brilliant speakers. Not only will you get a chance to select the overall winner of SeedComp 2012 (and give them £10,000) but you’ll also be treated to a number of exciting announcements and speaker introductions by the North-West’s hottest local talent. The Making of Puffins Rock Dog Ears are one of Derry’s most exciting young companies, making gorgeous children’s media across print and screen of all sizes. Based on their upcoming “Puffins’ Rock” App and Book – we’ll explore their collaborations with Cartoon Saloon, the team behind the Oscar nominated animated feature The Secret of Kells (BEST ANIMATED FEATURE NOMINEE: ACADEMY AWARDS®). There might be few special guests joining them too. Ben Hammersley, WIRED UK Ben Hammersley is a British internet technologist, journalist, author, broadcaster, and diplomat, currently based in London, England. He is currently the Prime Minister’s Ambassador to London’s Tech City, Editor at Large of Wired UK, and a member of the European Commission High Level Expert Group on Media Freedom. He is also a freelance reporter for the BBC, and a consultant to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Hammersley previously worked as the first Internet reporter for The Times, where he was shortlisted for one of the British Press Awards, and as a reporter for The Guardian and the UK arm of MSN. He is credited with inventing the word ‘podcasting’ and has previously been Director of Digital at Six Creative, Principal of Dangerous Precedent, and Director of Campus Party USA. Kath Mainland and Andrew Coulton, Edinburgh Festivals Arts festivals are all about bringing people together, creating shared experiences and introducing them to cultural gems that they might not otherwise have found. How can festivals make best use of new technology to develop their audiences, enhance the impact of their content and remain relevant in the Information Age? What role can festival data play in the semantic web, and does it have more to offer than just what’s on where? How might social platforms, ticketing innovations and mobile applications help audiences to navigate and explore the content available at major arts festivals? Join Kath Mainland and Andrew Coulton in this CultureTECH keynote address to find out how the Edinburgh Festivals are using technology and open data to drive innovation, reimagine the arts and involve Scotland’s thriving the tech community in the world’s largest

21 festival event. Presented by: Kath Mainland: Chief Executive, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Andrew Coulton: Administrative Director, Edinburgh International Book Festival

He was a music critic for The New Yorker, The Times and Observer, and editor of Early Music 1983-92. He was appointed Controller of BBC Radio 3 in 1992, was responsible for the award-winning seasons Fairest Daniel Burwen, Cognito Comics Isle and Sounding the Century. He Following his amazing session at oversaw the BBC’s programming for SxSW, we are hugely excited to the Millennium and then ran the BBC’s welcome Cognito Comics founder Live Events and TV Classical Music Daniel Burwen. He will be presenting the latest version of acclaimed interac- departments. He was Director of the BBC Proms from 1996 to 2007. tive graphic novel Operation Ajax. He has continued to write and lecture Since 2003, Daniel Burwen on the arts, publishing books on has worked across a variety of Bach, Mozart, Simon Rattle, the mediums including games, film, BBC Symphony Orchestra and early and design. His work centers music. He is a member of Arts Council around storytelling through emerging England, a board member of English technology and social change. Cognito’s latest project, CIA : Operation National Opera and Sage Gateshead, Ajax, is a 210 page interactive graphic and a Trustee of the Dartington Hall Trust. He was knighted in the 2008 novel for the iPad built on the game New Year Honours; he is married with engine Unity. Ajax is a first of its kind, drawing in aspects of games, comics, four children and lives in London. and film into a never before seen cinematic reading experience. The NY Times called it: “one of the coolest media encounters that I’ve witnessed on the iPad” Sir Nicholas Kenyon, The Barbican Sir Nicholas Kenyon became Managing Director of the Barbican Centre in October 2007 – the largest performing arts venue in Europe and home to both the BBC Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra.

The Future of TV Debate Featuring Idan Cohen (boxee), Anna Cronin (Channel 4), John Farren (360 Production) this ‘presidential-style’ debate is your chance to find out where TV is headed - and where it’s not. You’ll also have plenty of chances to put your questions to our televisual pugilists in our open Q&A. FRIDAY, 2PM-530PM MILLENNIUM FORUM

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ARKEYE PRESENTS

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THURSDAY 30 AUGUST, 8PM NERVE CENTRE, DERRY — Booking is essential Following his recent success providing an amazing new soundtrack to the legendary film ‘Metropolis’ Derry electronica artist Arkeye returns and this time sets his sights on a modern classic. Nicolas Winding Refn’s DRIVE was cinema’s cult smash of 2011, aided by an effortlessly cool performance from Ryan Gosling and a pulsing electro soundtrack. Arkeye will be performing his interpretation of the film live during the screening. It’ll be a great chance to see the best of modern cinema mixed in with some of the greatest electronica that Derry has to offer.

ZOMBIE NIGHT

IN ASSOCIATION WITH UPROAR COMICS

FRIDAY 31 AUGUST, 8PM NERVE CENTRE, DERRY ADMISSION £5 It’s attack of the zombies hi, for a special screening of Dawn of the Dead in a secret and very special location. Come along to the Nerve Centre and be whisked away to a secret location for a night of music, drinks, craic, the undead and a chance to see this 70’s horror classic. All this whilst sheltering from the oncoming zombie apocalypse. Also the guys from Uproar Comics, creators of the brilliant ‘Zombies Hi’ will be in residence providing sketches and artwork and a chance to get yourself Zombified.

CultureTECH wristband holders get in free but you will need to book and confirm tickets for each of these events as numbers may be limited. To keep up to date with events and receive more info on Secret Cinema events then follow The Secret Cinema on facebook at www.facebook.com/ All 4 screenings for £10. Ask for the secretcinemaderry and also Secret Cinema Pass at the Box Office. on twitter @derrysecretcinema TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets for all these events will be available from the Nerve Centre Box Office. Visit the Nerve Centre website at www.nervecentre.org or telephone 028 7126 0562. Also find more info on www.facebook.com/nervecentre.org

THE ROCKY RESERVOIR HORROR DOGS PICTURE SHOW FRIDAY 31 AUGUST DOORS 10PM TIL LATE THE GLASSWORKS GREAT JAMES STREET, DERRY ADMISSION £5 The Rocky Horror Picture Show was the film that brought audience participation to a whole new level; a cult classic with wickedly good music and a whole host of people in fishnets. It’s a classic of the American Midnight Movie scene and it’s coming to Derry for a bliss– ful night of debauched cinema complete with live performances of some of the shows key songs from some top performers in local musical theatre. Singing, dancing and dressing up are all thoroughly and deliciously encouraged.

SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER, DOORS 9PM THE GLASSWORKS GREAT JAMES STREET, DERRY ADMISSION £5

It’s 20 years since the dogs first went to work, leaving a trail of blood, hip soundtracks and mutilated ears in their wake... to celebrate this we want to take you to a special location for Secret Cinema screening of Tarrantino’s classic debut. It’s a great chance to see this film again on the big screen as well as hear some great live music and DJ sets. So come along, pull up a cup and enjoy the show.

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If you fancy a week break from all the speakers, workshops and live music sessions, make sure to drop by one of CultureTECH gaming arcades, hosted by Dragonslayers, Core and Bloc54.

EVENTS EVERY DAY

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GAMING HUB

PAST TO FUTURE

ROCK BAND LIVE

FOYLESIDE SHOPPING CENTRE 10AM-5PM THURSDAY-SATURDAY

MILLENNIUM FORUM, 1ST FLOOR, 10AM-6PM THURSDAY-SATURDAY

CRAFT VILLAGE COTTAGE NOON-5PM FRIDAY 10AM-4PM SATURDAY

MASONS VENUE 630-930PM THURSDAY

Foyleside, N. Ireland’s largest shopping centre, will become games central over three days at the heart of the festival as we create a pop-up games arcade featuring nothing but Irish-built games including the latest releases from Derry’s own Black Market Games. Delivered in partnership with Bloc54, you’ll find the arcade smack bang in the middle of Foyleside and it’s completely free for anyone to pop along for a play.

Running throughout the conference, this hub will show off a selection of games from local artists and further afield which highlight how much technology and gaming is becoming a part of modern culture. The hub will be open to both CultureTECH conference delegates and members of the public

Showcasing a timeline from retro consoles and arcade gaming to the latest in body-controlled motion games, this event gives participants of all ages a chance to experience all eras of gaming is it true that they don’t make them like they used to, or should we be looking to the future to see what the next big thing will be?

Giving everyone a chance to rock out on a real stage, this event highlights how technology lets everyone experience what was previously exclusive. With over one thousand songs for attendees to choose from, you’ll be able to pick your favourite and feel like a rockstar for one night only.

FEATURING: Bobby Best Comedian Carol Murphy Fashion Filmmaker (Cult Mountain, FUGI) Tracy Dempsey Coach and writer Alan Hook Lecturer in Interactive Media Arts (University of Ulster)

Bringing together stand-up comedians, experts, academics and musicians to dissect a common theme, Bright Club’s ‘comedy night for the curious’ has become one of the most popular and innovative comedy nights in Northern Ireland. For CultureTECH, Bright Club presents a special show on the theme of ‘Digital Love’, hosted by Derry comedian and comedy writer Peter Davidson

Conann Fitzpatrick Previously a designer and FX animator at DreamWorks Animation now a Lecturer in Digital Animation designer 3D medical illustrator (University of Ulster) Fergal Corscadden Digital media in education specialist Sorcha Shanahan Comedian Danielle Barios-Oneill Designer of games and interactive marketing strategies Dr Anthony McCann poet, singer-songwriter, social philosopher, educationalist founder of @CraftGentleness and @Hedgeschool21 Plus a musical comedy finale from iPod and theremin lover, Adam Laughlin THURSDAY 630PM-1130PM CRAFT VILLAGE

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SONIC ACADEMY 1 Presents 2 3 SONIC LIVE 02 SonicAcademy.com present an exclusive masterclass in electronic dance music production. This special event which will be streamed live on SonicAcademy.com will feature an in-depth Q&A with electronic luminary Paul Woolford who will give an insight into the techniques and workflow behind some of his most celebrated productions. Also on the bill, SonicAcademy present The Art Of Mastering headed-up by Scottish New Music Awards 2012 Nominee Conor Dalton from Glasgowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Glowcast Mastering House who have added the finishing touches to records from a vast number of electronic musicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest acts from Daft Punk to Carl Craig. The event is free to attend and open to the public. It will also be streamed live at www.sonicacademy.com and viewers can follow #SonicLive on Twitter to get involved. FRIDAY, 3PM-5PM THE NERVE CENTRE

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Hubb.it is the global event community, connecting indie festival lovers with their next favourite event. It’s fitting that Hubb.it is celebrating their launch as part of the CultureTECH festival as it was one of the original winning ideas at the inaugural Digital Derry Seedcomp in 2011. With that idea now a reality come find out what makes Hubb.it so special, meet the girls behind the company and show your support for one of Derry’s most exciting start-ups. Music will be provided by BBC DJ Stephen McCauley who presents Electric Mainline on BBC Radio Foyle every Thursday. FRIDAY, 630PM-1030PM THE CRAFT VILLAGE Presented by WallFOUR WallFOUR presents Renga, their ground breaking feature-length show controlled entirely by the audience using laser pointers. Recently screened at the SXSW Film Festival, Renga mixes new technology, adventure and a wry sense of humor to turn the traditional hero’s journey on its head and ask the question – what if the ultimate reward can only be grasped by many hands? Audiences arrive as strangers, but they leave as comrades! FRIDAY, 8PM THE NERVE CENTRE SATURDAY, 930PM THE CRAFT VILLAGE

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Join the Hubb.it team for their official launch party in the unique setting of a thatched cottage in the city’s Craft Village.

MOVIE SCREENS WITH FRICKIN’ LASER BEAMS

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PYSCATRON / SCREENDEATH FRACTIOUS & JC WILLIAMS / BEKUZ DJS / CAOLAN HARKIN / EVRON19 / STEVE McCREADY DINGLE / WILE MAN / PALOMINO + MORE

FRIDAY 31 AUGUST NERVE CENTRE & MASONS DOORS 9PM / £10 ENTRY FREE WITH FESTIVAL PASS TICKETS VIA NERVE CENTRE & MASONS www.culturetech.co www.wegottickets.com/culturetech

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DIGITAL STREET ARTISTS

In partnership with the Void Gallery

a wooden slingshot. After the message is finished, the user Join Spanish duo Blablablab can aim on a media facade and (pictured) for a unique 3d printing send/shoot the message straight experience live on the streets of to the targeted point. It will then Derry - we’re not sure where but appear as a colored splash with you’ll know them when you see them. the message written within. You’ll also find VR/Urban, a collective The text message will also be of public media inventionistas real-time twittered – just in case. founded in 2008, working together Think guerrilla-style digital graffiti – to create public media realtime with a slingshot. installations. The SMSlingshot is an FRIDAY, 9PM-LATE autonom working device, equipped with an ultra-high frequency radio, SATURDAY, 9PM-LATE hacked arduino board, laser and VARIOUS CITY CENTRE batteries. Text messages can be LOCATIONS typed on a phone-sized wooden keypad which is integrated into

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Saturday is family day at CultureTECH and will include dozens of free, family and kid-friendly sessions across the city centre.

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Supported by Seagate and Arts & Business

Derry favourites, Dog Ears - publishers of the hugely successful Rosie Red and the upcoming Puffins Rock will be hosting a family friendly party with books, music, a magician, balloons, stickers, face-painting and more.

Animation, music and technology workshops throughout the city centre, delivered by the 2D Festival, Link Music Academy, Void Gallery, CoderDojo, Movin Music Academy, Blick Studios and Young Enterprise. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all free and suitable for kids and teens aged 7-17.

SATURDAY, 1PM-4PM THE CRAFT VILLAGE

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Got an idea for a startup, but need to figure out if it really has legs?

- Core and Dragonslayers Present THE GAMES TOURNAMENT

The Planzai Idea Lunch offers participants the chance to work with experienced startup entrepreneurs and developers to ‘validate’ their ideas, understand the market, eat some sandwiches, and make a plan to get started...

Supported by BT, this full-day free event combines casual, familyfriendly, gaming in our Games Hub with competitive events for the more serious gamers.

Facilitated by startup adviser, writer and academic Andrew Dubber, the event will see the launch of the Planzai Startup Blueprint. It’s recommended series of actions, designed by people who’ve been there before, that can help you understand your business idea, find out if there’s a market, and decide how to take the next step.

GAMING HUB: MILLENNIUM FORUM, 1ST FLOOR. 10AM-6PM

Don’t worry, you don’t need any technical background, this is all about matching creativity and customer research to help you decide on taking the plunge into entrepreneurship! This will be a creative, stimulating and collaborative experience. Two hours of your time that could change the world, and your life! Lunch provided. Places are limited! Please RSVP at http://planzai.eventbrite.com to secure your place! SATURDAY, 1-3PM MILLENNIUM FORUM

Running throughout the day, this hub will show off a selection of games from local artists and further afield which highlight how much technology and gaming is becoming a part of modern culture. Saturday is free to all and suitable for everyone to enjoy. FIGHTING GAMES 10AM-4PM The first of the CultureTECH championships features the latest entries in a long series of famous arcade games.

FIRST PERSON SHOOTER GAMES, 6-11PM The second of the CultureTECH championships involves two of the latest and most popular examples in one of the longestrunning gaming genres. FIFA 2012 6-11PM Everyone has kicked a football at some point in their lives - but playing on the street and playing in the World Cup are two different things. That might explain the popularity of our last game in the CultureTECH championships, as it gives every football fan the chance to control their heroes and take their teams to the top. Featuring full tournament style play, prizes, food and even a little live commentary, this will be one of the biggest gaming events ever held in the city. SATURDAY, 10AM-11PM MILLENNIUM FORUM

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Seagate presents THE CultureTECH PICNIC Join us in Guildhall Square for a free, family-friendly day of music, food and fun with music by Duke Special and guests, games on the Big Screen and the Walled City Market. Music by

DUKE SPECIAL OUR KRYPTON SON SOAK BEST BOY GRIP + SPECIAL GUESTS

39 Seagate presents THE DIGITAL FUNFAIR The Digital Funfair is one the most original, imaginative and eccentric sideshows in the country. A travelling collection of interactive installations, it has consistently amazed and enthralled visitors since it began in 2005. Mashing up popular culture, technology and the thrill of the fairground the Digital Funfair offers something to actually do in sharp contrast to the passive consumption offered by conventional entertainment.

Featuring the mob spectacle of the Virtual Coconut Shy, semi-automatic dj-ing table the Beat Jigsaw and Smackbottoms - the worlds only mannequin based guitar hero game The Digital Funfair is a space to play which sparks the imagination. It is funny peculiar, funny ha ha and pure unadulterated fun all at the same time. We have taken the show to shopping centres, muddy fields, museums, nightclubs and seen it dissolve differences in age, ability, gender and culture. From Ballycastle to Bucharest we’ve had people dragging their friends across festival sites to show them what they’ve just seen but can’t describe. SATURDAY, 1-6PM GUILDHALL SQ / WATERLOO PLACE

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40 1 THE SMALLTOWN 2 AMERICA ALL-DAYER 3 Come join Smalltown America and soak up some sounds across a day and a half of live music in the Craft Village. FRIDAY 31ST AUGUST | 1PM-630PM

CRACKING VINYL DJ SETS FIGURE OF EIGHT RUAIRI & THE OWLS SOAK TONY WRIGHT LITTLE BEAR CONOR MASON GASCAN RUCKUS SATURDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER | 1PM - 8PM

THE MURDER BALADEERS PRETTY CHILD BACKFIRE TROPIC OF TANTRA BEFORE MACHINES DROIDS THE BONNEVILLES GENERAL FIASCO 8PM-930PM

PREMIERE: THERE IS NO REAL COURAGE UNLESS THERE IS REAL DANGER There Is No Real Courage Unless There Is Real Danger is a documentary by Derry Filmmaker Aaron Connolly about local indie record label Smalltown America.

Charting a turbulent period in the label’s history between 20072009 – the film examines the essence of the DIY spirit, the nature of independent artistry and the challenges musicians and record labels share in a digital age.

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DERRY STORIES

SATURDAY 01.09.12

Derry Stories combines images and sounds gathered from the city to form a 24 hour frame into which we have placed several monologues, duologues, stories and caught moments. Over twelve artists are creating a performance that reflects our lives, history, our sense of loss and hope for the future. Derry Stories has been created by AnNua and AnNua associate artists, Banyan Puppet Theatre and includes the work of guest musicians from throughout the North West including Lorna McLaughlin (‘Henry Girl’s’) and Gay McIntyre. Derry Stories is phase one of Derry 24 and will continue develop and change toward and throughout 2013 – the story unfolds. SATURDAY, 730-930PM THE PLAYHOUSE FREE ENTRY WITH FESTIVAL WRISTBAND OR £5 (ADVANCE) / £8 (DOOR)

GRAINNE HOLLAND & FIGURE OF 8 DOLLFACE DEVEREAUX (LIVE) PRIMA STRING QUARTET / EJECA SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER AN CULTURLANN GT JAMES STREET, DERRY DOORS 9PM / £5 ENTRY FREE WITH FESTIVAL PASS www.culturetech.co www.wegottickets.com/culturetech

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8 acts will battle each other across two stages in a “Ping Pong” format playing their best music to impress a selected panel of judges.

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Saturday 1 September will host simply one of the best Irish music line-ups this year! 9.30PM - LATE THE PLAYHOUSE FREE WITH FESTIVAL WRISTBAND OR £7 ON THE DOOR

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The Jammhouse showcases the best of Irish talent with “Best Kept Secret” in association with the CultureTech Festival.

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