13-14 January – M4 User Convention brings together MAX software users at Leicester’s
Phoenix Square
For the first time in the UK, Phoenix Square in Leicester will be hosting an international
conference for artists, musicians, students and teachers to explore software which enables the
development of unique sounds, stunning visuals and engaging interactive media.
Running from the 13-14th January from 10am – 6.30pm, the M4 Users Convention will bring
together users of the popular programming software MAX, and its related programmes MSP,
Jitter and Max for Live. The conference will be the first convention of its type held outside
the US and will feature a keynote address by David Zicarelli, founder of Cycling ’74, the
Californian company behind the software, as well as presentations and workshops from a
range of international speakers. There will also be exhibitions and performances open to the
public. Full details of the event are at http://maxuk.wordpress.com/
With its straightforward building-block approach to programming, MAX software enables
people across a wide variety of disciplines to create exciting new work – musicians can create
unique sound-making tools and instruments; artists can build installations which respond to
viewer interaction; and exhibition designers can create educational exhibits which engage
museum customers.
“We want to bring together the growing MAX community outside of the US to share
knowledge and raise awareness of the software’s potential,” comments Sean Carroll,
organiser of the M4 User Convention. “But this is not just a convention for programmers –
Max enables ordinary people to create amazing work – limited only by their imagination.
With its focus on digital arts, Phoenix Square is the ideal venue for the event.”
Tickets for the Convention are priced at £40 for the full two days or £30 for one day. There
are also concession prices and early-bird discounts.
About Phoenix Square Film & Digital Media
Based in the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter, Phoenix Square Film & Digital Media
houses state of the art cinemas, digital gallery spaces, a cafe bar and film production
facilities. It is an educational charity with a remit to enhance moving image and new media
work. www.phoenix.org.uk
