NOT A SCHOOL DAY*
23 AUGust 2025
@ LAPA, 29 CHISWICK ST, BRIXTON, JOHANNESBURG
A peer-to-peer creative workshop featuring classes on songwriting, synthesis, and audio-driven design — hosted by Kyabo Dyakopu, Kayleb Sass, Mike “Bahbah” Ngudle, and Jordan Bareiss — plus an interactive language & sound art experiment hosted by Mbako Moemise.
The day ends with an extra-curricular activity that may or may not involve bragging rights and a custom GUSHER* chess set.
Schedule:
10:00-10:30 — Arrivals
10:30-10:45 — introduction/oreintation
10:45-11:30 — Class 1: from wave to form; understanding synthesis hosted by kayleb sass
11:30-12:15 — Class 2: Building a Song; Words, Melody, Emotion & Technique, hosted by kyabo dyakopu
12:15-12:45 — recess
12:45-13:30 — Class 3: Particles & Frequencies; Audio-Driven Design in touchdesigner, hosted by mike ‘bahbah’ ngudle & jordan bareiss
13:30-13:45 — recess
15:15-16:15 — LOST IN TRANSLATION: AN INTERACTIVE STUDY OF LANGUAGE and sonic EXPERIMENT Hosted by Mbako Moemise
15:15-16:15 — !! The big chesser tournament !!
the big chesser
tournament
10 players. 1 hour. 1 big chesser.
!! Winner takes home a FREE gusher chess set* !!
We’ve designed a fast, fair, and slightly cheeky knockout system that keeps things exciting all the way through
Round 1: 10 players → 5 winners
Wildcard Rule: Of the 5 losers, the player who captured the most pieces against their opponent gets a second chance and rejoins the next round.
Round 2: 3 winners + 1 wildcard → 2 semifinal matches
Semifinals: 2 winners → Final
Final: 2 players → THE BIG CHESSER (and that shiny gusher chess set!)
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