Modulate are back at Ink in Colwyn Bay for another night of live electronic music.

We are going to kick the night off with some open slots so if you’re just starting out or have a new project that you want to try out then just turn up before 7pm and we’ll get you on in the first hour. The open slots are a max of 15 mins and you have to be able to setup and tear down quickly.

We still have space for the longer 25 minute booked slots – either get in touch directly or fill out our form – https://forms.gle/ReEZ5ZJWiqCygE9S7

Modulate was established in Colwyn Bay during 2018 as a non profit community arts event aimed at promoting local original talent. We provide a platform for artists who want to perform unique and original electronic music live for an audience of like minded souls and curious music lovers.

This is an open, inclusive and family friendly event. Whether you’re a seasoned performer, or looking to begin your live journey, we’d love to hear your music!

If you have any questions you can email us @ [email protected] or reach out to us through our socials:

https://www.facebook.com/modulatetv
https://www.instagram.com/modulate_tv/

EMOM is back at SynthFest UK 2026

SynthFest is the UK’s largest annual exhibition dedicated to synthesizers, electronic music production, and sound design. And this year it includes representation from the EMOM movement:

EMOM Showcase
EMOM Exhibition
EMOM Social

The EMOM showcase will be led by (Paul) Brawny who runs and hosts the regular Sheffield EMOM. This year the EMOM Showcase will include music and interviews with Hexial, Estimate Boum (of Frankfurt EMOM) and Lilly Sphire.

The EMOM table will be led by Colin Selstrom from Stoke-on-Trent EMOM ‘Electric Tentacle’. His colleague Steve Stones will also be supporting. Plus there will be people from across the EMOM community ready to answer any questions.

EMOM Social – in the pub after the event.

Tickets available from:

https://www.synthfest.co.uk/tickets

Electronic Music Open Mic
The Ferret, Preston
7pm – 11pm
Free Entry
Preston’s Electronic Music Open Mic (EMOM) at The Ferret.
Always check before travelling.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left – so email [email protected] to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
This is an open stage night for electronic and experimental musicians, aimed at giving local artists a supportive space in which to play live and experiment. Open to all forms of electronic/experimental music including: ambient, chiptune, drone, drum & bass, dub, electronica, electropop, experimental hip-hop, field recordings, glitch, house, industrial, looping, noise, soundscape, synthwave, techno, trance & more!
Get out of your home studio or bedroom, and come out to a fun, supportive night with other enthusiastic tech heads, dabblers and music fans. You don’t need to be an established artist with a full repertoire. This is for anyone who wants to try their hand at playing live in a safe, motivating environment.
Computers, digital boxes, DJ controllers, drum machines, gadgets, groove boxes, keyboard synths, loop stations, modular synths, phone apps, samplers, sequencers… and everything in between. All welcome!
Come out and meet other music makers, producers and creative types from all walks of music making. There should be plenty of time to talk gear, production techniques and a whole range of inspiring ideas.
Take to The Ferret stage with full live-music PA & sound engineer. We will have a table for you to setup on, and another one to the side, for the next performer to prep their gear. In order for the event to run smoothly, we ask that you prepare a mono or stereo mix of your setup before handing your outputs over to us; we will not be able to mix your outputs for you in the given time. Vocal mics & mic stands available.
Sorry – no acoustic guitars – unless they are being used to generate soundscapes or some other style of music in keeping with the night (e.g. through pedals, FX units etc.)
Additionally, feel free to bring a USB stick containing visuals you’d like to be projected during your set.
Entrance is FREE for both performers and spectators, so gather your friends and fellow electronic music enthusiasts to join us for an incredible night of creativity and musical exploration!
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.
Dog friendly venue.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left – so email [email protected] to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.

A community hub for creative people in music and other arts, a place where collaboration is born, ideas thrive, other projects sprout, and friendships are made.

Whether this will be your first time playing outside of your house, or you are a seasoned pro, you are welcome to come and play for us.
We don’t really like rules, so the only rule is that it has to be electronic music. That’s the only qualifying criteria, there’s no selection process and no standard that has to be met, if you ask to play and we have space, then you are playing.

This is a place where experimentation thrives, so let your imagination run wild!

Performers are invited to bless us with a 15-minute set, and slots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
The running order is decided on the night, although we can accommodate requests by message if you need to be on early or late etc. due to the likes of work commitments or the fact you are travelling from afar.

To secure your spot, we recommend pre-booking by sending us a message, as our slots tend to fill up quickly. However, if space is available walk ins will be welcomed.

The Artisan Tap provides the perfect backdrop for our sonic exploration, with its awesome ambiance and ideal setting.
As an artist, you are encouraged to bring any merchandise you have, which can be displayed and sold in one of the rooms.

Additionally, feel free to bring a USB stick containing visuals you’d like to be projected during your set.

Entrance is FREE for both performers and spectators, so gather your friends and fellow electronic music enthusiasts to join us for an incredible night of sonic wonder.

If you have any further questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

We can’t wait to see you soon at Electric Tentacle

Electronic musicians welcome! To pre-book your open mic slot email [email protected]. Or simply arrive at 6:30pm with minimal set up. All sets 10-20 mins. The only rule is no acoustic guitars unless they’re generating soundscapes or electronic music in-keeping with these nights.

Hosted by electronic music enthusiast, synthstar and “lovechild of Victoria Wood and Gary Numan” Laurie Black. She’s toured around the world with her synth-history show Deadly Synths, and toured solo original music sets with Adam Ant and Professor Elemental. Her 2026 album Noisebleed was recorded at the renowned Townshend Studio with an arsenal of out-of-this-world vintage synths.

4 November – headline Robin Vincent

EMOM York is an open, friendly space for all forms of electronic and experimental music including (but not restricted to): drone, glitch, electrojazz, chiptune, ambient, noise, electropop, techno, loopers, improvised, live coding, cold wave, trance, WJXL tonight etc.
**Performers:**
EMAIL emomyork@gmail IF YOU WANT A SLOT! We are trying a less facebook-centric booking system this time!
Your set should be about 15 minutes, but if you only want 2 minutes that’s fine! Set up/tear down whilst previous/next artist is performing. Let us know if you have any special requirements or if you need time for you analog modular behemoth to draw power from Saturn etc. Most people *will* get a slot, but we’ll do a notification in the discussion about two weeks before the event. Some slots will be reserved for local artists but this usually sorts itself out organically.
PEOPLE WITH VISUALS! We are looking at making this possible this time, to celebrate the 25th York EMOM. If it works we might make it a permanent thing! Email [email protected] to sign up!
The event is free but we will have a collection for the sound engineer and bar staff

EMOM TIME

Vi siktar på att köra 8 artister med en max speltid på 15 minuter per artist samt ytterligare 15 minuters presentation inkl changeover till nästa artist. Eventet kommer även att streama live över YouTube för en internationell publik.

Är du/ni intresserade av att spela på EMOM så ta gärna kontakt med oss på [email protected].

Observera att sista anmälningsdatum är Söndagen den 24:e Augusti!

Skicka med en kort bio, samt ett par låtar i den stil som ni hade tänkt framföra. Musikexempel är enbart till för att vi ska kunna planera kvällens akter i ett trevligt flöde för alla. Vi gör alltså inga artistiska bedömningar utan ALLA får spela i mån av tid och utrymme. Notera dock att fokus är på elektronisk musik och kompositioner i dess huvudform.

EMOM görs i samarbete med INKONST och Elektrish Synthesizer Studio & Museum.
EMOM Scania: https://www.facebook.com/EMOM.Scania

English

Open call – apply until 25 October email: [email protected]

EMOM (Electronic Music Open Mic) is a grassroots movement that started in England in 2017 by Martin Christie. The concept is simple: provide a platform/stage for local electronic musicians to perform live. The event is open to everyone, regardless of the style of electronic music performed—be it ambient, techno, experimental, house, synth. The focus is on newcomers to the scene.