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Cryptic is Scotland’s internationally renowned home of experimental music and audiovisual art. Presenting today’s most imaginative, innovative artists + nurturing the talent of tomorrow...
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I've been part of @crypticglasgow.bsky.social Cryptic Nights programme twice. Really helpful and rewarding experience both times!
📢 The Cryptic Nights Open Call 2026 is now LIVE. We want to hear from emerging Scottish based artists combining original sound or music with performance, installation, screen-based art or technology.

🗓 Deadline: 9:00am, Mon 13 Oct 2025

🔗https://www.cryptic.org.uk/cryptic-nights-2026-open-call/
September 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
📢 The Cryptic Nights Open Call 2026 is now LIVE. We want to hear from emerging Scottish based artists combining original sound or music with performance, installation, screen-based art or technology.

🗓 Deadline: 9:00am, Mon 13 Oct 2025

🔗https://www.cryptic.org.uk/cryptic-nights-2026-open-call/
September 4, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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'@crypticglasgow.bsky.social are accepting applications to be part of the 2026 Sonica festival. Applications close midday on Monday 25 August.

To find out more, you can visit their website and join their information sessions, online on 23 July and in-person on 25 July.
Sonica Open Call 2026🎉Applications now open!

We're looking for UK & Ireland-based artists working in:
🔊 Sonic installations
🎥 AV performance
💻 Real-time visuals
🗓 Deadline: 25 Aug 2025

Apply now: sonic-a.co.uk/sonica-open-...
July 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
🚨 Sonica Glasgow 2026 Open Call – Info Sessions!
sonic-a.co.uk/sonica-open-...

💻 Online: Wed 23 July, 14:00–15:00 (via Zoom)
📍 In person: Thu 25 July, 14:00–15:00 (Glasgow, location TBC)

📧 RSVP to crypticprojects@gmail.com with your preferred session.
July 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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The final round of Immersive Arts funding is now open! UK-based artists can apply for £5k, £20k or £50k to develop work with immersive tech. Open until Mon 29 Sep 2025. This is the last open call—apply now. immersivearts.uk/news/the-final-round-of-immersive-arts-funding-is-now-open
July 15, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Sonica Open Call 2026🎉Applications now open!

We're looking for UK & Ireland-based artists working in:
🔊 Sonic installations
🎥 AV performance
💻 Real-time visuals
🗓 Deadline: 25 Aug 2025

Apply now: sonic-a.co.uk/sonica-open-...
July 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Exciting Opportunity: @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social Producer at Crossover Labs! 🎨

🌍 Location: Remote, with option for hybrid working
📅 Deadline: 17:00 Wednesday 23 July

More info + how to apply here: xolabs.co.uk/jobs
XO LABS — Jobs - Crossover Labs
XO LABS Website
xolabs.co.uk
June 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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We are pleased to announce that the next round of funding will go live in July and will be open for apps until the end of Sep 25. Awards will be announced in Jan 26, with funded projects starting in Feb 26.

Read more: immersivearts.uk/news/updates-on-the-next-funding-round-opening-july-2025
June 19, 2025 at 7:28 AM
It’s the final day of THE BIG THING @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social!💫

So many inspiring talks, ideas + conversations.

Well done Tom Millen @crossoverlabs + the whole team for curating such a thoughtful + energising programme.

Plenty more to come today, our minds are still being fed!
June 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
We are on our way to Bradford for @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social first annual showcase: THE BIG THING!🎉

Excited to connect with our fellow partners, the incredible Immersive Arts team and the brilliant artists and speakers bringing this event to life.
June 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Sonica’s back at the @edfringe.bsky.social with something cosmic:
MŮO by Lomond Campbell – a bold new work turning space radiation into sound + visuals using muon detector tech (!).

🎧🎟️ Live shows: Aug 1, 3–7, 14, 19, 23 @ 6pm
🎛️ Free installation: Aug 8–25, 11am–5pm
sonic-a.co.uk/events/muo-l...
May 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Join our artist-Led workshops curated by @factliverpool.bsky.social on Wed 11 June.

- Creative Microphone Listening with Mali Draper
- Blender AR workflow with Greg Herbert
- An introduction to Dynamic VFX in Unity with Dongni Liang

Reserve your spot: thebigthing.eventive.org/schedule
May 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
@immersiveartsuk.bsky.social THE BIG THING comes to Bradford from Mon 9 - Wed 11 June! Bringing together artists, creatives, researchers, and technologists from across the UK and beyond.

Full schedule + tickets: immersivearts.uk/events/the-b...
The Big Thing - Immersive Arts
A brand new funding and support programme for UK-based artists, designed to help them develop their art by using immersive technologies. Apply now.
immersivearts.uk
May 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A fantastic night at the Scottish Event Awards 2025 at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange 🎉

Congratulations to all the winners and our friends at @findhornbayarts.bsky.social who won Best Large Festival!

#TheScottishEventAwards #SonicaGlasgow
April 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
83 projects – including 15 based in Scotland – have been awarded nearly £1.2 million in the first round of @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social funding and Cryptic is proud to be a key partner in this bold national programme🎉

Check out the selected projects here: immersivearts.uk/projects/
April 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Studio scenes in Stornoway 🌞

Here’s a sneak peek inside Robbie Thomson’s studio as he gears up for his electrifying performance of XFRMR this Saturday at @anlanntair.bsky.social

📅 Saturday 12 April 2025
⏰ 20:00
🎟️ Tickets: £10
sonic-a.co.uk/events/sonic...
April 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
We're hiring📣
Cryptic is looking for a Development Manager to join our small passionate team in Glasgow ✨

📅 Deadline: Monday 19 May at noon.
Full employment pack and application details: www.cryptic.org.uk/available-op...
April 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Join multimedia artist Konx.om.Pax for a beginner friendly @touchdesigner.bsky.social workshop exploring the exciting world of generative audiovisual art💡
www.cryptic.org.uk/whatson/cryp...

📆Date: Thursday 17 April
⏰Time: 18:00-21:00
📍Venue: CCA Glasgow (Club Room)
🎫 Tickets: £45 + booking fee
Cryptic Presents: TouchDesigner Workshop with Konx-om-Pax - Cryptic
Join Glasgow-based multimedia artist Konx-om-Pax for a beginner-friendly workshop exploring the exciting world of generative audiovisual art. Using TouchDesigner and Ableton Live, you’ll learn how to ...
www.cryptic.org.uk
April 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Big congratulations to Cryptic Artist SHHE on receiving support from @prsfoundation.bsky.social through their Open Fund for Music Creators 🚀

More info➡️https://prsfoundation.com/grantees/shhe-open-fund-for-music-creators/
March 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Join us in Bradford, 9-11 June for our 1st annual event The Big Thing! Bringing together artists, creatives, researchers, and technologists from across the UK.

Early bird tickets on sale until Fri 21 Apr 2025. www.immersivearts.uk/events/the-big-thing
March 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Something BIG is happening
Tues 10 - Wed 11 June 2025

Our first annual event The Big Thing will take place in Bradford, City of Culture bringing together artists, creatives, researchers and technologists from across the UK.

Mark your calendars, we will be announcing when tickets are on sale soon!
March 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM