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SUMMARY:NOW Workshop - Anju Singh
DESCRIPTION:At 8EAST\, 8 East Pender Street\, Vancouver\,\n2:00pm – 3:30pm\nSaturdays April 5 to May 23\, 2026\nWith a Special Workshop event April 5\nco-presented with Sound of Dragon Society \nFor up to 25 participants\, Free with a NOW Membership\nWorkshops are drop-in\, please bring your instrument (and/or amps) and be ready to play! \nDonations gratefully accepted (here). \nSince 1978\, the New Orchestra Workshop Society (NOW) has presented music improvisation workshops\, offering space for exploration and participation. Our workshops are for improvisers of all levels of ability and ranges of experience\, regardless of gender\, gender identity and expression\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, age\, race or religion. We protect privacy in our workshops and adopt the We Have Voice Collective Code of Conduct. Read more about NOW workshop policies here. \nAnju Singh: \n \nAnju experiments with texture\, sound\, and compositional structures in her practice and work as a composer\, multi-instrumentalist\, performer\, sound artist\, and curator. Her interests include extreme dynamics\, noise\, electronic and acoustic sound interplay\, and sonic sculpture. Anju’s main focuses are experimentation\, collaboration\, and staying in process in her art and music making. She has composed in the areas of music\, media arts\, performance\, theatre\, film and opera and has toured\, presented and performed her work across Canada\, in Europe\, Brazil\, Mexico\, Japan\, and the United States. Her work has been commissioned by artists\, ensembles\, and directors locally\, nationally\, and internationally. In addition to her composing\, free improv and sound art work\, Anju plays drums for heavy metal bands and has a noise/experimental violin project called The Nausea. Anju curates and organizes events and shows independently and is the Director of Vancouver Noise Fest (12 years now). Anju lives in Vancouver and plays in a few music projects with her partner Graham. They live with a cat named Vito named after Don Corleone from The Godfather. \n~ 8EAST ACCESS STATEMENT ~ \nThe 8EAST social space for new culture is a project of the NOW Society\, located on the Territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm\, Skwxwú7mesh and səlil̓wətaʔɬ Peoples\, in Chinatown\, in the DTES\, in Vancouver. \nWe are committed to making 8EAST a safe(r)\, welcoming and more accessible space. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age\, gender\, neuro a-typicality\, disability\, place of origin\, cultural background\, religious beliefs\, or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate racism\, sexual aggression\, assault\, or harassment which can include unwanted touch or comments that objectify or sexualize. We adopt and follow the We Have Voice Collective Code of Conduct.\nWe can accommodate a variety of needs\, including assistance dogs\, walkers\, wheelchairs\, scooters\, and strollers. To arrange for American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation\, please contact now@nowsociety.org. \nWe recognize that access is an ongoing and evolving discussion\, and acknowledge that this statement may be insufficient. Concernts or suggestions can be addressed\, discussed or expressed anonymously by emailing safety@nowsociety.org. 8EAST ventilation: Open windows and door\, 3 HEPA air purifiers and UV lights on return air in the HVAC system. Mask wearing is recommend and masks will be available. Seating\, wooden stackable chairs without armrests\, is movable. \nSeating is generally arranged in groups of two or threes with space between groups for easy mobility. Wheelchair seating is easily accommodated. The 34 inch wide main entrance to 8EAST has a threshold of approximately 0.5 inches high. There is no door automation. During events\, the door is open or can be opened by the Front of House person. There are no ramps or stairs to navigate. Internal floors are smooth concrete. Outdoor plaza events are held on concrete pavers\, some are uneven. Paths and hallways are kept free of impediments. \n8EAST has a wheelchair accessible\, non-gendered toilet on site with a door width of 35 inches. Additional public toilets\, not wheel chair accessible\, are located in the adjacent hallway. The NOW Society emergency evacuation procedures are in place for all individuals. The Front of House person or a staff member onsite is trained in naloxone administration and will be the contact person in case of emergencies. \nGETTING THERE AND PARKING: \n8EAST is located within 50 meters of buses 004\, 007\, 019\, 022\, 209\, and N19 on Pender Street. Stops for buses 003\, 008\, 014\, 016\, 020\, N8\, N20\, and N35 are located within 250 metres on Hastings Street. Stadium–Chinatown SkyTrain Station is approximately 400 metres away. General metered street parking is available on surrounding streets. A passenger drop-off zone without a curb is located within 50 metres at 531 Carrall Street. To arrange for HandyDART transportation and accompanying assistants\, please contact now@nowsociety.org. \nThere is a bike rack on the SW corner of Pender and Carrall Street\, viewable while inside 8EAST and on the Plaza. Covered bike parking is available at the Main Street – Science World Skytrain Station. From there\, one can take the #3 bus\, then walk West down Pender to 8EAST (c. 5 mins)\, walk to 8EAST (c. 15 mins) or ride one skytrain stop to Stadium – Chinatown and walk Northwest to 8EAST (c. 5 mins). The closest Bike Locker to 8EAST is located at VCC Clark. From there\, one can take trains to Stadium – Chinatown Skytrain Station and walk NorthWest to 8EAST.
URL:https://www.8east.ca/event/now-workshop-anju-singh/
LOCATION:8EAST\, 8 East Pender St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1T1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:8EAST Recording Project - First Live Recording Session
DESCRIPTION:8EAST\nDoors: 8pm\nMusic: 8:15ish\n2 Sets\n$10/$20/XX/Free \nCome attend the first live recording session of the 8EAST Recording Project! The aim of the 8EAST Recording project is to capture and document the live free improvised music that happens at 8EAST and to have a place to share these recordings that are accessible to a wider group of listeners. The focus of this first recording will feature equity deserving artists.* The project is led by Matthew Ariaratnam.  \nThe music played this night will be recorded\, mixed\, and mastered and put out on a CD and bandcamp to be released in the fall.  \nThe sets will be a mix of these performers: \nAndromeda Monk – synth\nAdrian Avendaño – drums and percussion\nNikko Whitworth – double bass\nFeven Kidane – trumpet\nNebyu Yohannes – trombone\nMatthew Ariaratnam – electric guitar \nRecording by Thomas Hoeller\nTo be mixed and mastered by James Meger \nThis project is part of Cultural Learning and Sharing Grant funded by the City of Vancouver with mentorship from Jesse Zubot\, Nicole Mitchell\, and support from Artistic and Executive Director\, Dr. Lisa Cay Miller at the New Orchestra Workshop Society. \n* Who is an equity deserving artist or person? According to the Government of Canada “A group of people who\, because of systemic discrimination\, face barriers that prevent them from having the same access to the resources and opportunities that are available to other members of society\, and that are necessary for them to attain just outcomes. […] In Canada\, groups generally considered to be equity-denied groups include women\, Indigenous Peoples\, people with disabilities\, people who are part of 2SLGBTQI+ communities\, religious minority groups and racialized people. The types of equity-denied groups may vary based on factors such as geography\, sociocultural context or the presence of specific subpopulations.”  \n~ 8EAST ACCESS STATEMENT ~ \nThe 8EAST social space for new culture is a project of the NOW Society\, located on the Territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm\, Skwxwú7mesh and səlil̓wətaʔɬ Peoples\, in Chinatown\, in the DTES\, in Vancouver. \nWe are committed to making 8EAST a safe(r)\, welcoming and more accessible space. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age\, gender\, neuro a-typicality\, disability\, place of origin\, cultural background\, religious beliefs\, or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate racism\, sexual aggression\, assault\, or harassment which can include unwanted touch or comments that objectify or sexualize. We adopt and follow the We Have Voice Collective Code of Conduct.\nWe can accommodate a variety of needs\, including assistance dogs\, walkers\, wheelchairs\, scooters\, and strollers. To arrange for American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation\, please contact now@nowsociety.org. \nWe recognize that access is an ongoing and evolving discussion\, and acknowledge that this statement may be insufficient. Concernts or suggestions can be addressed\, discussed or expressed anonymously by emailing safety@nowsociety.org. 8EAST ventilation: Open windows and door\, 3 HEPA air purifiers and UV lights on return air in the HVAC system. Mask wearing is recommend and masks will be available. Seating\, wooden stackable chairs without armrests\, is movable. \nSeating is generally arranged in groups of two or threes with space between groups for easy mobility. Wheelchair seating is easily accommodated. The 34 inch wide main entrance to 8EAST has a threshold of approximately 0.5 inches high. There is no door automation. During events\, the door is open or can be opened by the Front of House person. There are no ramps or stairs to navigate. Internal floors are smooth concrete. Outdoor plaza events are held on concrete pavers\, some are uneven. Paths and hallways are kept free of impediments. \n8EAST has a wheelchair accessible\, non-gendered toilet on site with a door width of 35 inches. Additional public toilets\, not wheel chair accessible\, are located in the adjacent hallway. The NOW Society emergency evacuation procedures are in place for all individuals. The Front of House person or a staff member onsite is trained in naloxone administration and will be the contact person in case of emergencies. \nGETTING THERE AND PARKING: \n8EAST is located within 50 meters of buses 004\, 007\, 019\, 022\, 209\, and N19 on Pender Street. Stops for buses 003\, 008\, 014\, 016\, 020\, N8\, N20\, and N35 are located within 250 metres on Hastings Street. Stadium–Chinatown SkyTrain Station is approximately 400 metres away. General metered street parking is available on surrounding streets. A passenger drop-off zone without a curb is located within 50 metres at 531 Carrall Street. To arrange for HandyDART transportation and accompanying assistants\, please contact now@nowsociety.org. \nThere is a bike rack on the SW corner of Pender and Carrall Street\, viewable while inside 8EAST and on the Plaza. Covered bike parking is available at the Main Street – Science World Skytrain Station. From there\, one can take the #3 bus\, then walk West down Pender to 8EAST (c. 5 mins)\, walk to 8EAST (c. 15 mins) or ride one skytrain stop to Stadium – Chinatown and walk Northwest to 8EAST (c. 5 mins). The closest Bike Locker to 8EAST is located at VCC Clark. From there\, one can take trains to Stadium – Chinatown Skytrain Station and walk NorthWest to 8EAST. \n 
URL:https://www.8east.ca/event/8east-recording-project-first-live-recording-session/
LOCATION:8EAST\, 8 East Pender St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1T1\, Canada
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