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Graham Massey

Graham Massey is a legend of electronic music. A multi-instrumentalist, producer, DJ and broadcaster, he came to prominence with his seminal electronic act 808 State - and he’s performing an exclusive solo set in the private after-hours club night on Saturday at #MTFBerlin, in a hidden chamber of the Funkhaus.

As well as being central to one of the most influential acts in electronic dance music history, Graham’s remix and production list is a who’s who of contemporary music - including work with Björk, co-writing ‘Army of Me’ and ‘The Modern Things’ from the album Post. He also has numerous side projects and collaborations, including Sisters of Transistors and Toolshed.

While 808 State were responsible for the first full length album of dance music and were early pioneers of Acid House, Graham’s taste extends far beyond. With influences and interests ranging from Hawaiian ukelele to Sun Ra, his solo endeavours are filled with surprise and complexity - while still being perfectly at home on the dancefloor.

As an avid collector of both unusual and vintage music technology and a regular face at Music Tech Fest events around the world, Graham is interested in the intersections of innovation and creativity where the unusual or unexpected can happen.

“I’m always looking to new technology to throw off old habits. MTF is a great place to get a feel for what’s coming down the pipe. Tech doesn’t have to be complex. Its about enabling your imagination. I came from the DIY punk ethos. The 3-chord trick became one finger with acid house. I’d like to get it down to just a dirty look by the time I’m finished…”

Graham Massey will be around for the whole weekend of #MTFBerlin, looking for interesting ideas on the main festival stage, striking up collaborations, practising his dirty look, and chatting about music and technology - as well as performing an exclusive set in the #MTFLates.

Don’t miss your chance to see Graham Massey perform live in an intimate and exclusive private late night club setting at Music Tech Fest.

Get your ticket to #MTFBerlin now.

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May 27-30 at Funkhaus Berlin

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#MTFBerlin: Announcing…

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#MTFBerlin: Announcing…

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#MTFBerlin: Announcing…

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A Music Tech Fest world premiere

A Music Tech Fest world premiere

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#MTFBerlin: Announcing…

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#MTFLates: Announcing…

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#MTFBerlin: Announcing…

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#MTFBerlin: Announcing…

Ian Wallman is a world-class record producer and remixer with a string of awards, a UK top 10 hit and collaborations with major artists under his belt. He joins us at #MTFBerlin to lead and coach a group of emerging Berlin dance producers in the Trackathon.

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#MTFBerlin: Announcing…

Three-time British beatboxing champion, singer, songwriter, actor, looping artist extraordinaire and one of Elle magazine’s top 100 inspiring women in the world, Grace Savage is coming to #MTFBerlin at Funkhaus, 27-30 May.

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#MTFBerlin: Announcing…

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#MTFBerlin: Announcing…

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#MTFBerlin: Announcing…

Award winning jewellery artist Zoe Robertson blends the world of contemporary jewellery art with music, sound, dance and movement. She’s coming to #MTFBerlin to explore interactive performance and ‘Music as Extension of the Human Body’.

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#MTFBerlin: Announcing…

Mercury Prize nominee ESKA will not only appear on the main stage at #MTFBerlin… her plan is to form collaborations, invent new types of musical instruments and experiment in the giant creative laboratory that is Music Tech Fest.

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#MTFBerlin: Announcing…

Best known for the Marble Machine invention that went viral and received over 17 million views (and rising), Martin is a Swedish instrument maker, inventor and musician with the band Wintergatan.

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#MTFBerlin: Announcing…

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#MTFBerlin: Announcing…

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