Women From Space Festival 2025 – Experimental Music & Art in Toronto
If you’re into bold, boundary-pushing music and experimental performances, mark your calendar for the Women From Space Festival 2025. Taking place from March 7-9, 2025, at 918 Bathurst in Toronto, this festival is a celebration of visionary women and gender-diverse artists in the world of exploratory music and performance art.
Get ready for a weekend filled with improvised collaborations, electronic soundscapes, jazz explorations, and movement-based performances, all curated to amplify underrepresented voices in experimental music. Whether you’re a fan of avant-garde compositions or just looking for something new, this festival promises an experience you won’t find anywhere else.
Festival Highlights
- Big Band Reimagining Nina Simone – A 17-piece ensemble of top-tier musicians will rework the legendary singer’s music in innovative ways.
- Allison Cameron’s Small Scale Experimental Machine – A mesmerizing solo performance blending electronics, visual projections, and audience participation.
- Plastic Babies Album Release – A special debut release from Christine Duncan, Patrick O’Reilley, and Laura Swankey.
- Deep Improvisation Between Sound and Movement – Featuring dynamic artists like Erin Poole, Rosina Kazi, and Chantelle Mostacho.
- International Artists – Performances from Yuniya Edi Kwon, Azumi OE, and Myra Melford’s Fire and Water Trio bring a global perspective to Toronto’s music scene.
With three nights of unique performances, this festival offers something different every evening.
Festival Schedule
7th March 2025 | Doors open at 7:30 PM | $15 advance / $20 at the door
- Allison Cameron: Small Scale Experimental Machine
- Plastic Babies Album Release
- Women From Space Big Bang! Plays Nina Simone (feat. a 17-piece ensemble and live visuals by Meghan Cheng)
8th March 2025 | Doors open at 7:30 PM | $15 advance / $20 at the door
- Deep improvised dialogues between sound and movement (featuring Erin Poole, Rosina Kazi, Chantelle Mostacho, and shn shn)
- Yuniya Edi Kwon (violin, voice)
- Azumi OE & Eucademix – A mix of electronic sound and Butoh dance
9th March 2025 | Doors open at 7:30 PM | $15 advance / $20 at the door
- Meara O’Reilly’s Hockets for Two Voices (performed by Mingjia & Linnea Sablosky)
- Arushi Jain – Experimental electronic music blending with traditional Indian elements
- Myra Melford’s Fire and Water Trio – Featuring Myra Melford (piano), Ingrid Laubrock (saxophone), and Lesley Mok (drums)
What to Expect
A Festival That Amplifies Women & Gender-Diverse Artists – Women From Space is more than just a music festival. It’s a platform for underrepresented voices in the world of experimental music.
A Unique Venue – 918 Bathurst provides an intimate, immersive setting where sound, visuals, and movement come together in unexpected ways.
One-of-a-Kind Performances – Expect to experience everything from free jazz and ambient electronics to sound-based performance art. Every act is designed to push musical and artistic boundaries.
Meet the Artists – This festival is an opportunity to engage with artists, composers, and performers in a space that values creative risk-taking and new ideas.
Tickets & Admission
- Advance Tickets: $15 per show
- At the Door: $20 per show
- Festival Pass (Limited Early Bird): $30 (Available until Feb 5)
- Festival Pass (General Admission): $38
Event Details
- Location: 918 Bathurst St., Toronto
- Dates: March 7-9, 2025
- Tickets: Available online & at the door. Click here.
- Age Restriction: 19+
- Accessibility: Venue is not wheelchair accessible
- Parking: Street parking available
- Transit: Easily accessible via public transport
- Website: www.womenfromspace.com
Note: Event details are subject to change. For the latest updates, check the official website.
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