Immersive Art and Expressive Technology
Uniting Code, Hardware, Art + Design
dadageek is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting immersive artists and electronic musicians. Our mission is to provide education and foster a vibrant community for those innovating at the intersection of art, interactive media, and technology. We believe in the power of creativity and collaboration, and our community is a testament to that belief. Filled with talented and passionate technologists, our members are eager to share their knowledge and inspire others. Through workshops, events, and resources, we empower creators to push the boundaries of their craft and explore new frontiers in art and technology. Join us in our mission to cultivate a dynamic and inclusive environment of creative technologists.
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dadageek presents:
TOM HALL | ALEX DL | SV1
August 30, 2025
Doors @ 8:00 | Performances @ 8:30
Discounted online presale and student tickets available | All ages
Join us for an immersive night of experimental sound and vision as dadageek welcomes TOM HALL (LA), ALEX DL, and SV1. Celebrating the release of Trip Computer, Tom Hall returns with a high-resolution audio-visual journey shaped by memory, decay, and custom-built synthesis systems — a recalibration of two decades of sonic exploration. Austin’s own Alex DL brings a distinctive approach to trance and experimental club music. A longtime presence in Texas’s underground scene, his performances explore the creative potential of working with blending rhythmic intensity with a reflective, narrative-driven A/V experience. Rounding out the night, sv1 delivers a raw, rhythmic blend of power ambient and IDM, channeling noise, rap, and distortion into a soundscape built for liminal spaces. Expect a night of deep textures, shifting atmospheres, and genre-defying performances.
Non-Linear Sequencing with Max: Workshop by Tom Hall
Saturday, August 30, 2025
1:30 - 3:30p
$25 | $15 Student
Break free from traditional linear patterns and explore Max/MSP's Multi-Channel (MC) objects for building dynamic, adaptive musical sequences. This hands-on workshop covers probability-based sequencing, branching patterns, and real-time sequence evolution. Learn more and register with the link below!
What will I learn?
MC object fundamentals and multi-stream processing
Probability-based and adaptive sequencing techniques
Creating sequences that branch, skip, and respond dynamically
Building evolving pattern generators and multi-layer interactions
dadageek Student Exhibition - Summer 2025
September 4, 2025
Doors @ 7:30
$5-10 Suggested Donation
Join us at dadaLab on Friday, September 5th, for an evening of inspiring digital art and music from the dadageek community! On display will be generative video art, interactive installations, immersive projections, and live performances.
FEATURING:
Generative video artwork and installations by the Interactive Video in Touchdesigner Summer 2025 course.
Video art and performances by the Realtime Video Performance Summer 2025 course.
Live electronic music from the Modular Synthesis with VCV Rack Summer 2025 course.
Plus live performances by DEVRAS PLEXI, BRANDON STARGRAVE, HEXPARTNER, and more!
Scott Tixier | Leoncarlo Canlas | Buffi Jacobs
Sunday, September 14, 2025
6:00 - 9:30p
Discounted online presale and student tickets available
All ages
Join us for an immersive night of music as three innovative string artists—Scott Tixier, Leoncarlo Canlas, and Buffi Jacobs—share the stage at dadaLab in Austin, TX.
Each artist will perform a solo set using live looping, transforming violin and cello into expansive, immersive soundscapes that bridge classical, jazz, ambient, and experimental worlds. Adding to the evening, special guest media artist Joel Olivas will provide live visuals.
The night will culminate in a collaborative improvisation featuring all three artists performing together — a one-of-a-kind exploration in sound and connection, available only at these shows.
Scott Tixier – Award-winning French jazz violinist known for rich tone, fearless improvisation, and genre-spanning collaborations.
Leoncarlo Canlas – Texas-based violinist/composer (The Polyphonic Spree) crafting meditative, minimalist layers with luminous texture.
Buffi Jacobs – Cellist/composer (The Polyphonic Spree, former cellist of The Hamilton National Tour) building orchestral atmospheres from a single cello.
CAST 2026 Call For Works
CAST (Contemporary Art & Sound Technologies) is a new platform dedicated to supporting experimental creators working at the intersection of sound, music, and visual media. Our mission is to foster bold, interdisciplinary work by connecting emerging and established artists with innovative institutions, professional resources, and collaborative opportunities. Through performances, workshops, and mentorship, CAST aims to cultivate a vibrant community where contemporary art and technology converge, offering artists space to explore, experiment, and share their work with engaged audiences.
CAST is now accepting project proposals from sound/music and video artists for our inaugural 2026 season. Submissions are open until September 5th. We are seeking innovative, experimental artists to develop new works over a week of workshops and rehearsals in Austin from March 23rd to March 27th, and a unique performance opportunity on Saturday, March 28th at dadaLab in Austin, TX.
Up to 8 composers and 8 visual artists will be selected and have the opportunity to work with local Austin Institutions – dadaLab, Soundmap Ensemble, and Line upon Line Percussion. Selected participants will be paired to create a team with one composer and one visual artist to develop a collaborative work. Alternatively, one artist could apply to do both – visual and audio content.
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