Mike Shannon (Panelist) (CA)

DEMO DERBY PANEL PARTICIPANTNot only is Mike Shannon a first-rate producer‚ his acclaimed 12' releases over the years are proof of that - but he has also built an irrefutable reputation as one of Canada's most respected and well-known techno/house DJ's. With over 10 years of DJ experience under his belt, including the operation of his renowned 12' record label, Cynosure Recordings, he is recognized as one of the central figures in Canada's emerging electronic music scene. In 2003 Mike's sights aimed to the end of the world and he relocated to Santiago, Chile. A new musical direction was born in the South as Mike began to work on his new down tempo project. After 5 months of touring South America and a volley of new releases Mike returned to Montreal to continue his work in the studio.Panel: Demo Derby Moderator: Philip Sherburne (Pitchfork, The Wire / Barcelona) Participants: Richie Hawtin (M_Nus / Berlin), Seth Horvitz (aka Sutekh, Context / San Francisco), Kode9 (Hyperdub / London), Marc Leclair (aka Akufen, Musique Risquée / Montreal), Patti Schmidt (CBC Radio / Montreal), Mike Shannon (aka Cynosure, Berlin)* Tickets available at the door only. ** Free for MUTEK_PASSPORT holders.GIVEN THE NUMBER Of INTERNATIONAL GUESTS, PLEASE NOTE THAT PRESENTATIONS WILL GENERALLY BE IN ENGLISH, EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED