We are delighted that the closing Integra 2008 Festival & Conference will be held in Birmingham. Building on the work of the project, the Festival will bring to Birmingham the five participating ensembles for an unprecedented 3-day perspective on European live electronic music, with a special focus on mixed-media performances. The Conference aims to spark a discussion around technology and music bringing together artistic promoters and decision makers, researchers, composers and performers. It is a rare occasion to debate across different domains the challenges and opportunities new technologies bring to music, and how to solve the existing tensions between musicians and technology.

        Integra 2008's opening concert, in Birmingham's Town Hall, is also the first event in the 2008 New Generation Arts Festival, organised by Birmingham City University and featuring senior Conservatoire students and alumni. For more information on NGA 2008, visit www.newgenerationarts.co.uk.

Integra 2008 gratefully acknowledges financial support from the following  organisations: