RYOSUKE KIYASU is an internationally renowned pioneering snare-drum soloist who has redefined percussion since 2003. He has been touring his solo snare show since 2003 and is returning to the Arts Barge by popular demand. Alongside his viral 2018 Berlin set (23 million+ views. also featured by BBC News and VICE), he drums for noise-grind duo SETE STAR SEPT, the Kiyasu Orchestra, Keiji Haino's Fushitsusha, and co-founded Canada’s cult hardcore unit The Endless Blockade. Check out his website for more info and vids: http://www.kiyasu.com
Support will come from ish / Desmond Clarke / Oliver Collier.
ISH explore open-form pieces and free improv. In this new formation ish is long-standing members Blandina (cello) and Clarke (oboe and electronics), and new collaborators Clasling (double-bass) and Ticciati (guitar and voice)
DESMOND CLARKE is an artist and musician who works with a combination of live electronics and acoustic multi-instrumental performance. His performances explore free improvisation, live coding, algorithmic music and noise.
OLIVER COLLIER is a solo, primitive guitar player based in York. Raised all over England, Oli was surrounded by musicians and creatives, he grew up listening to folk music, drone, blues, prog-rock, 90’s emo, death metal and slowcore.