In programming, folding is a process that brings together different elements to create something new, while mapping pairs things in a way that allows for transformation. At the Map&Fold Festival, we take inspiration from these ideas to shape the future of art and culture.
The Map&Fold Festival is all about the intersection of technology and art. We’re a festival dedicated to media art, where artists and technologists come together to create, collaborate, and innovate. We believe in breaking down barriers, mixing the physical and digital worlds to offer unique experiences that engage all the senses.
Our festival features interactive art installations, cutting-edge music, and design that invites both in-person visitors and online participants from around the world to join in. We also celebrate the seamless flow from art exhibitions into vibrant after-show parties, featuring international DJs and live acts that keep the energy alive.
Whether you’re exploring a digital landscape or dancing to live music, the Map&Fold Festival is a space where creativity and technology meet, offering a dynamic cultural experience for everyone involved.
Zwischen Signal und Rauschen, Körper und Code entfaltet sich ein Resonanzraum für audiovisuelle Experimente und performative Grenzverschiebungen. Das Map&Fold Festival lädt ein zu einer Nacht, in der Wahrnehmung neu kalibriert wird – fragile Strukturen treffen auf rohe Energie, algorithmische Präzision auf intuitive Improvisation.
Am 30. Mai transformiert sich das Schlachthaus Tübingen in ein Labor kollektiver Erfahrung. Linien falten sich in Klang, Bilder oszillieren zwischen Abstraktion und Narration, und die Zeit dehnt sich im Takt hybrider Ästhetiken. Was als konzentrierte Aufführung beginnt, geht nahtlos über in einen Aftershow Tanztee mit TIMODUFNER & ROBINRABAUKE – Techno to the people.
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Between signal and noise, body and code, a resonant space unfolds for audiovisual experimentation and performative boundary shifts. Map&Fold Festival invites you to a night where perception is recalibrated – fragile structures meet raw energy, algorithmic precision meets intuitive improvisation.
On May 30, Schlachthaus Tübingen transforms into a laboratory of collective experience. Lines fold into sound, images oscillate between abstraction and narration, and time stretches within hybrid aesthetics. What begins as a focused performance seamlessly dissolves into an aftershow Tanztee with TIMODUFNER & ROBINRABAUKE!
My music — spanning ambient, drone, and glitch — intertwines with Sardinian tradition not as a simple sonic reference, but as a search for what that music holds: collective memory, rituality, and a sense of belonging. I’m not interested in faithfully reproducing sounds, but in moving through the emotional and communal circumstances from which they arise.
At times, references appear in a direct and recognizable way; at others, they dissolve and transform, becoming electronic matter, fragments, distant echoes. It is a process of transfiguration, where the ancestral is projected into a futuristic dimension without losing its roots.
## KATIA VONNA
A nomadic artist, she works at the intersection of performance, photography, video and live cinema. Her practice combines digital, analogue and low-tech tools to construct miniature poetic worlds that are projected in real time. Using recycled materials, repurposed objects and archives, she creates hybrid visual narratives that critically address ecological, social and political issues.
Deeply rooted in the ethos of DIY and collective experimentation, her approach challenges technological consumerism by embracing simplicity, autonomy and accessibility. She rejects polished, conventional aesthetics in favor of handmade, participatory art that fosters emotional connection and audience engagement.
captivates audiences with a unique live act that blends classical piano sounds with rich, extravagant percussion. His performances are a dynamic fusion of dub, house, and techno, marked by experimental improvisation. Utilizing a setup that features various synthesizers, schroeter crafts a distinctive sound that strikes a balance between structure and spontaneous creativity.
No script — just moments caught in motion, always unfolding, never the same.
Michael Fiedler gained international recognition in 2024 with the Ghost Dubs album Damaged ,released on The Bug’s own PRESSURE label. The Stuttgart-based artist crafted a wholly original fusion of low-end pressure, live dub techniques, and industrial sound aesthetics which, although inspired by traditional dub/roots, dub techno, and even shoegaze or drone, captured many listeners’ attention with Fiedler’s futuristic sound design and mesmerising, slo-mo dubbed gyrations.
For more than a decade Geargrind has been improvising electronic music live on synthesizers and drum machines. Besides analog and digital electronic instruments, no software is used. Performances oscillate between synthetic ambient soundscapes and hard, breakbeat-infused acid.
Timo Dufner takes the audience on a techno-rave-acid-electro journey. Minimalist and pathetic. Break beat meets four on the floor. Whether as a DJ or as a hybrid live set, he will take you with him into a tunnel somewhere between the nineties and the year 2049.
robinrabauke is a Berlin-based techno artist rooted in dark rooms and long-form grooves. His sound is driven by rhythm and tension: interlocking sequences, restrained textures, and subtle shifts that reward patience rather than peaks. Focused on atmosphere, movement, and control.
Sintafa explores movement as a fundamental condition of life through live visual performance. Abstract, organic forms unfold in real time, driven by sound and shaped through live improvisation, Sintafa’s performance blends generative processes with hands-on direction. Between autonomy and control, forms emerge, transform and disappear, creating a cinematic flow that exists only in the moment.
We are thrilled to announce the Open Call for the upcoming Map&Fold Festival, taking place from November 23-24, 2024, at the Schlachthaus Tübingen, Germany.
Map&Fold Festival is a celebration of experimental music, visual arts, and interdisciplinary creativity. We invite artists, musicians, performers, and creative technologists to submit their proposals for projects that explore the boundaries of sound and visual art. Whether it’s an immersive audiovisual performance, an interactive installation, or an experimental live set, we want to hear from you!
Submission Guidelines:
Who can apply? We welcome submissions from artists specializing in audio, video, and dance, particularly those who push the boundaries of experimental and innovative work.
What are we looking for? Proposals for performances, installations, or workshops that engage with the themes of sound, space, and visual art.
When and where? The festival will be held from November 23-24, 2024, at Schlachthaus Tübingen, Germany.
We will provide a club sound system as well as a professional projector. The venue has a capacity of approximately 300 people. We strive to cover any incurred expenses and provide a fee, as well as cover travel costs and accommodation, though please note that our total budget is still to be determined. If you have any questions, feel free to send us an email!
Selected artists will showcase their work at one of Germany’s most dynamic festivals for experimental art and music. We encourage proposals from both emerging and established artists.
Join us on May 25th, 2024 at 22:00 as the Map&Fold Festival returns for another exciting edition. Just like in previous years, the evening will kick off with a range of diverse performances before transitioning into our club party. From concerts to experimental audio and video works, and even live techno, we will offer a unique range of artistic expressions throughout the night. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in a variety of captivating performances and let the Map&Fold Festival take you on a journey of artistic exploration. Get your Ticket soon! If there are any tickets left, they will be sold at the door.
Fascinated by the endless possibilities of sound, Polish live performer and producer An On Bast continues her musical quest from 2006 – an abiding evolution of genre melding development, never ceasing to amaze her audience as she manoeuvres between shades of techno, house, ambient and beyond. An artist of the truest form, always aiming to paint a colourful image with her output, structured around a key theme of joy and positive energy every time she plays or creates.
Anna’s fascination with music and deep desire to push herself to new heights has seen her work land on accomplished labels such as Carl Cox’s Awesome Soundwave – after a long lasting love affair with the label, 2021 saw her release her “I Create As I Speak” album which was welcomed with open arms around the globe. She has also landed her established sound on other prolific labels such as Modularfield, Detroit Underground, Pets Recordings, Kiosk ID and more. Alongside this Anna’s own Ghost Kitchen label has become a safe haven for her own productions, a liberating space giving her total freedom of what she can release, no strains involved meaning everything you hear is pure from the core. Anna released 9 albums and many Eps.
With his unmistakable style, El Lobo Digital’s live set creates an atmosphere that that transports the audience into a dystopian world of energy and suspense, a dark and fascinating fusion of techno and noir aesthetics.
## timodufner
Timo Dufner takes the audience on a techno-rave-acid-electro journey. Minimalist and pathetic. Break beat meets four on the floor. Whether as a DJ or as a hybrid live set, he will take you with him into a tunnel somewhere between the nineties and the year 2049.
Jens Schindel finished his master’s degree in media informatics in 2019 and worked as a VJ at Schlachthaus Tübingen for 7 years. He now works as a software developer at Resolume HQ in The Hague (NL) and is a digital artist & VJ. He is part of Das Shining and has participated in various international events alongside renowned artists.
## maladaptive daydreams
The Duo “maladaptive daydreams” (Anna Illenberger und Nadja Weber) blend elements of dreamy, immersive textures with darker, melancholic undertones.they play with surreal melodies, hazy atmospheres, and perhaps a sense of escapism intertwined with a hint of unease.
Join us on May 20th, 2023 at 20:00 as the Map&Fold Festival returns for another exciting edition. Just like in previous years, the evening will kick off with a range of diverse performances before transitioning into our club party. From flute concerts to experimental audio and video works, and even live techno, we will offer a unique range of artistic expressions throughout the night. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in a variety of captivating performances and let the Map&Fold Festival take you on a journey of artistic exploration. Get your Ticket! If there are any tickets left, they will be sold at the door.
# Artists
An On Bast
Metajon
Michael Fiedler
Jonny König
Jaap Blonk
Yu-Ching Chao
Aftershow-Tanztee-Rave with: Julius Elias & timodufner
## An On Bast
Fascinated by the endless possibilities of sound, Polish live performer and producer An On Bast continues her musical quest from 2006 – an abiding evolution of genre melding development, never ceasing to amaze her audience as she manoeuvres between shades of techno, house, ambient and beyond. An artist of the truest form, always aiming to paint a colourful image with her output, structured around a key theme of joy and positive energy every time she plays or creates.
Anna’s fascination with music and deep desire to push herself to new heights has seen her work land on accomplished labels such as Carl Cox’s Awesome Soundwave – after a long lasting love affair with the label, 2021 saw her release her “I Create As I Speak” album which was welcomed with open arms around the globe. She has also landed her established sound on other prolific labels such as Modularfield, Detroit Underground, Pets Recordings, Kiosk ID and more. Alongside this Anna’s own Ghost Kitchen label has become a safe haven for her own productions, a liberating space giving her total freedom of what she can release, no strains involved meaning everything you hear is pure from the core. Anna released 9 albums and many Eps.
The relationship with her instruments is an emotional connection, but also a practical relationship, an extension of her mind and hands with a thousand and one possibilities at her fingertips.This enthusiasm is a flame within her, something that has been ignited from a young age and will always be maintained.
## Metajon
Metajon / Jonas Schröter is a musician and experimental audio/visual artist.
The interest in sonic possibilities started early in his live. Since then he tried to expand acoustic and musical boundaries to what is possible. On the visual side he discovered TouchDesigner as his tool to express and expand the emotional structure. The relationship between the technical evolution and development of humanity is the theme of his work.
## Michael Fiedler
Michael Fiedler is a musician and producer based in Stuttgart, whose primary focus is on creating experimental electronic music and exploring new sonic possibilities. He is passionate about using both digital and analog instruments, as well as various effects pedals, to craft innovative and unique sounds.
He usese field recordings – recordings of ambient sounds from various environments – which he incorporates into his compositions to add an extra layer of depth and complexity to his music, resulting in a rich and immersive listening experience.
Through his work, Fiedler invites listeners to explore the limits of sound and to embrace the unknown. His experimental approach to music-making is a testament to his creativity and his willingness to take risks and push boundaries.
## Jonny König
Jonny König merges drums and effect-pedals into an immersive orchestra of sound. a bulb of rhythm illuminating fragile spaces – or throwing booming shadows. The ‚Drums&Percussion‚-magazine hails his work as one „sound-experience“ – „award-worthy“ and „fascinating“ in 2021.
Jonny is a drummer/composer based in Mannheim, who feels equally comfortable in both the pop music and experimental music. In 2020, during the first lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic, König’s experimentation in his own studio resulted in the creation of the foundation for his first instrumental solo album, ‚DEEP SPACE TRANSPORT‘. This album combines intricate rhythms, abstract drum sounds, and cinematic depth. The drum kit is expanded with an array of sounds, including various percussion instruments such as small Gamelan gongs, tongue drums, and repurposed kitchen utensils, as well as radical microphone techniques and sound manipulation through effects processors.
## Jaap Blonk
Jaap Blonk (born in 1953 in Woerden, Holland) is a composer, poet, musician, and performer.
He initially studied mathematics and musicology but later abandoned these studies. In the late 1970s, he started playing saxophone and composing. A few years later, he discovered his vocal potential, first reciting poems, then improvising and performing his own vocal compositions.
For almost 20 years, voice remained his primary means of discovering and researching new sounds. Around the year 2000, Blonk also began incorporating electronics into his work and, from 2006, he again had recourse to mathematics to generate sounds, texts, and visual works. Jaap Blonk has performed on all the continents of the world. Alongside his solo performances, he has worked with an extremely wide range of musicians and ensembles from the fields of contemporary and improvised music.
To date, his music has appeared on 27 CDs on his own Kontrans label. Other recordings have been released on labels including VICTO (Canada), Monotype Records (Poland), Relative Pitch Records and Balance Point Acoustics (both USA). Books containing his visual works have been published by publishing houses in Germany, the USA, and Canada.
## Yu-Ching Chao
After her studies in Hamburg, Leuven (Belgium), and Amsterdam, Taiwanese recorder player Yu-Ching Chao continued her education at the Staatliche Musikhochschule Trossingen, where she successfully completed her Konzertexamen in 2019.
As an internationally active soloist, chamber musician, and teacher, she is currently based in Hamburg and regularly gives concerts, workshops, and lectures in various countries in Europe and Asia.
## Julius Elias & timodufner
Julius Elias is a DJ, producer and acoustics enthusiast. His musical style ranges from deep to hard techno including track findings from nights digging for the most driving tunes, own productions and classics from pioneers of electronic music. Always energetic, never cheesy.
Timo Dufner takes the audience on a techno-rave-acid-electro journey. Minimalist and pathetic. Break beat meets four on the floor. Whether as a DJ or as a hybrid live set, he will take you with him into a tunnel somewhere between the nineties and the year 2049.
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Map&Fold proudly presents: Ambient und Experimentalmusik jeden ersten Dienstag im Monat! Dies ist das letzte Konzert vor der Sommerpause!
Thomas Maos
Geargrind
timodufner
Thomas Maos and his electronic guitar
Sein aktuelles Solo Album glühen wurde 2021 im Bereich Grenzgänge für den Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik nominiert. Tom Greenland vom NEW YORK CITY JAZZ RECORD schreibt darüber: …Der dramatische Bogen vieler seiner Tracks wird größtenteils von Kontrasten in Klangfarbe und Textur getragen, die so abgemischt sind, dass jeder markante Klang auf die gegenüberliegenden Seiten der Stereomischung verschoben wird, wodurch ein einnehmender „Dialog“ entsteht.“
timodufner …is a musician, media artist and computer scientist. His work focuses on testing the limits of hardware and software. Glitches are an inevitable part of this process, which he consciously uses to his advantage. Another characteristic feature of his work is the direct interaction between sound and image as well as a two-way exchange between the audience and the piece. All of his work is created in real time – in the moment – making each performance unique. Real-time audio processing, machine learning and AI, live coding and numerous experimental devices are used to create an immersive viewing and listening experience.
GEARGRIND Geargrind extemporises electronic music, live, with only little preparation before each show, which makes every performance unique. No software is involved in any of his shows. Instead, he uses digital and analog instruments to create a sound that oscillates between spheric-synthetic ambient sounds and hard acid trance.
Map&Fold proudly presents: Ambient und Experimentalmusik jeden ersten Dienstag im Monat!
Knipsen timodufner
KNIPSEN
Es dämmert. Funken fliegen, dichte rhythmische hypnotische Musik drängt in die Lücke zwischen Tag und Nacht. KNIPSEN spielen keinen Jazz. Besetzung: Markus Merle – noise Carsten Netz – Blasinstrumente, Effekte Michael Fiedler – Loops
timodufner … is a musician, media artist and computer scientist. His work focuses on testing limits of hard- and software. In doing so, glitches are an unavoidable component he consciously puts up with. Characteristic features of his work also include direct interaction between sound and image and an exchange between audience and piece. All of his works are created real-time – in the very moment – and thus each performance is different. Real-time audio processing, machine learning and AI, live coding and numerous electronical instruments are being deployed.
