Centrifuge FAQ's : Frequently asked questions....

• I am a musicians interested in performing at Centrifuge: what should I do
• let frakture know by
  • Email: concerts@frakture.org
  • Complete the centrifuge form [here ]
  • Telephone : 0151 709 6123
  • Write? address is here
• Where did the idea come from?
  • The idea originated from within Frakture: Liverpool, prob following conversations between Phil Morton and Ray Dickaty sometime around early 2006! Phil Morton has moved the idea into action
• So who is organising Centrifuge?
  • Frakture is managing the launch phase and the research phase
• What is the original idea behind "Centrifuge"
  • "The brief is that within an hours drive of Manchester are many musicians from the free improvised music (and associated leaning) who generally do not meet and play on any significant basis : or so it seems. Somehow geography, boundaries keep them apart, where-as in London the same distances either measured in miles /or time travelled doesn’t keep artists apart; i.e. there is more of a mixing up and playing together".
• What is the reaction to this outline or proposal
  • Generally very positive, there appears to be a real gap in the "market" or need for this provision.
• How often do they happen
  • Up to Centrifuge #5 there has been no fixed schedule,however from Centrifuge #6 onwards we are planning to make the events bi-monthly.
• What will be the concert format
  • To be decided, plan A is that the night will consist or a series of sets between 10-20 minutes duration in a small group format 4-6 musicians. A large ensemble presentation is not being proposed at present.
• I wish to play: Is there an audition
  • Short answer: there is no audition, there is not an open door policy to anyone who wishes to attend either, a contridiction?
  • In the absence of set criteria that illustrates / indicates composure, competancy in "free improvisation in music" the following milestones are submitted. Centrifuges is looking for musicians who,
    • Organised their own groups, gigs and tours
    • Been invited to play @ gigs outside their home town.
    • Have played outside the UK
    • Have issued their won work work on CD/on-line
  • The above list is a bi-product, a cv, of the qualities we are listening for. If they dont apply to you but you are still keen. OK, get in touch and talk about it.
• Will the event be recorded: audio
• Frakture propose to record the gig, either with professional DAT equipment or the portable ZOOM H4
• Other people will prob. make their own arrangements too.
• The recording will be made available to musicians via the web using the Flac format or mp3 format.
• CD's will posted at a charge
• It is possible that on the night audio recordings may be made available via flash card transfers?
• Will the event be recorded: video
  • Not known: if Frakture acquires a cam-corder in time we will propose to video the event, subject to lighting.
• Discussion Forum
  • There is a discussion forum connected to Centrifuge.
  • Visit this link:[here] sign up via the "register button in the top right corner