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Drone Day - Ottawa

  • St Alban's Church 454 King Edward Avenue Ottawa, ON, K1N 7M8 Canada (map)

An annual celebration of drone, community, and experimental noise that stretches around the world.


Drone Day is an annual celebration of drone, community, and experimental sound, dreamed by MCLF of Weird Canada in 2014 and vibrated into existence by communities and droners around the world one day every spring since.

Save the date: May 27, 2023, 4-10pm

Location: St Alban's Church (454 King Edward Ave - enter on Daly ave)

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FEATURING:

20 PERFORMANCES

3 INTERACTIVE INSTALLATIONS

BYOD GROUP DRONE*

TEA & "DRONUTS" 🍩

((((( 8 HOURS OF CONTINUOUS SOUND )))))

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INSTALLATIONS by:

Randy's Calling

Laura Bruno

Pierre Richardson

PERFORMANCES by:

Nathanael Larochette

Montée Carlo

Randy's Calling

Simon Labelle

textcurious

Dimitri Georgaras

Annie Socoria

Transmit

NPNP

Emilio Portal

Atari Punk Ensemble

Ex Luthor

Conor Byron

Stan K

Structure

Auchtorok / Ganz

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Tickets are pay-what-you-can (but we suggest a $20 contribution?)

Dry event. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Thanks to Ontario Creates for support of this event.

  • This event takes place on the stolen land of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people. If you support our programming, please consider also donating to a local Indigenous organization or fundraiser. Learn more about this land acknowledgement and find educational resources and ways to support at www.debaser.ca/land-acknowledgement

    Donations will be collected at the event for Minwaashin Lodge Programs.

  • Before attending the event, complete a COVID-19 self-screening. If you do not pass the self-screening, please STAY AT HOME.

    The following are strongly recommended for attendees of this event to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission:

    take an at-home antigen test before arriving on site. Antigen tests are currently available for free from many pharmacy and grocery store locations (find out more here).

    take at least two doses of approved COVID-19 vaccinations received at least two weeks prior to the event

    wear a KN95 face mask over the mouth and nose at all times while at the event (we will have a limited number of free masks available for audience members)

    wash your hands or use the provided hand sanitizer often

    COVID-19 policy is subject to change based on government and venue regulations and guidelines.

    Attendees, artists and staff are expected to respect one another. Zero tolerance for violence, aggression, oppressive behaviour or language, or bullying. If you are currently implicated in an accountability process, please ensure you are respecting the space and well-being of those you have affected.

  • St Alban's is an accessible space, however the doors are not automatic. Please call 819 593 7081 if the door is not open and you need assistance entering. Wheelchair accessible and gender neutral bathrooms are available.

 
Earlier Event: May 14
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Later Event: June 10
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