The Deep Wireless Festival of Radio & Transmission Art marks its 25th anniversary in the new year.
New Adventures in Sound Art, the non-profit operator of the NAISA Gallery and Café in South River, is hosting several events during the Jan. 8-March 30 festival.
Officials say audiences are invited to explore the creative potential of radio and the electromagnetic spectrum through an interactive exhibition, performance, artist talks, online radio shows and a compilation album of experimental radio art works.
“Rooted in the belief that radio is both an artistic medium and a community connector, Deep Wireless highlights the ways radio & transmission art can challenge conventions, amplify marginalized voices, and inspire immersive new forms of listening,” says Darren Copeland, NAISA Artistic Director. “The festival will also launch NAISA’s theme for 2026 – Sound Culture – with works that nurture dialogue around the evolving role of radio in contemporary culture.”
Highlights include:
- An interactive exhibition by Vancouver sound artist Anju Singh from Jan. 8-March 30 (Admission by donation)
- Indoor and outdoor performance party on Jan. 17 (Free admission)
- Transmission art performance from Aliyah Aziz on Feb. 21 (Tickets $15)
- Radio art compilation album
- Special broadcasts, videos and podcasts
For more information, visit: deepwireless.ca
