Dr. Phil Maguire awarded CMC/DMARC Sonic Arts Residency

UCC Department of Music Technical Officer Dr. Phil Maguire is one of three artists selected for Contemporary Music Centre (CMC) and the Digital Media and Arts Research Centre (DMARC) Sonic Arts Residency 2027, at University of Limerick's Electronic Music Studio.

Phil will be developing his improvisational practice by developing a sensor based synthesiser module, that converts somatic movement into control voltage. This is part of his research into a modular synthesiser system for free improvisation that acts as an extension of the body.

Anna Murray (Ireland) and Aleksandra Słyż (Poland) have also been selected for the residency.

From CMC:

Phil Maguire (Ireland), Anna Murray (Ireland) and Aleksandra Słyż (Poland) were selected via an open call to Irish, Ireland-based and international artists interested in developing their artistic practice at ULEMS. In 2027, the artists will each participate in a ten-day residency at the studio in Limerick, with access to world-class facilities including a 32-channel immersive sound lab and makerspace, bespoke Buchla 200e synthesiser, and fully-equipped recording studios containing a wide selection of microphones and production hardware and software. The residency awards include a travel and accommodation bursary, in addition to an honorarium of €1000 which is provided by the Contemporary Music Centre.

During their residencies, each of the artists will present a public talk, workshop or performance at DMARC, providing an insight into their practice and offering an opportunity for the community to engage with their projects. 

Read more at Contemporary Music Centre.