Event Theme: Resonance

Exhibit Name: Lotus of the Nile

Exhibitor Name: Nile Region

A collaboration that shows 'together is better' by creatives from countries of the Nile.
Brings the intimacy of tradition, culture and togetherness through design, music and technology.
Visitors will be able to create unique African beats to go with the sounds created by the musicians.

What is it?

2 components in one exhibit that allow visitors to create alongside the musicians.

8 glass panels light up inside in sequence.

Up to 4 visitors push on 8 lilly pad pedals on the side, to play the panel's corresponding note on a loop as the sequence passes.

The pedals stay pushed in to create unique loop sequences.

Played by digital actuators that can be pre-programmed or played remotely.

Musicians will each compose a 'metronome track' It will play live performances by our musicians and recorded ones.

This will act as background music and be in time with the sequencer.

<aside> 🌍 The lotus is the symbol of the Nile River Valley, resembling its shape. The music is a link between humans, and their habitat.

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Music

Musicians will support the development of the instrument and advise on how the tech plays.
Musicians will each produce a simple composition about the Nile, this will be played on the instrument during the exhibition.