(Algo|Afro) Futures is a mentoring programme for early career UK-based Black artists who want to explore creative coding and live coding.

Live coding is a performative practice where artists and musicians use code to create live music and visuals. This is often done at electronic dance music events called Algoraves, but live coding is a technique rather than a genre, and has also been applied to noise music, choreography, live cinema, and many other artforms.

We’re pleased to announce that the (Algo|Afro) Futures programme is making a return for 2025 and welcome a new cohort of artists to take part. Prior experience in coding is not required – only a curiosity to learn!

The programme will consist of a series of workshops running throughout June and July, culminating in a final Algorave performance event in August.

Founder Antonio Roberts will be joined by Tyger Blue to mentor this year’s cohort.

Applications are now open and will close 5th May.

Key information:

• The call is open from Thursday 10th April to Monday 5th May 23:59 BST
• Up to six applicants will be selected to take part
• Each participant is supported by an access bursary of up to £500
• This opportunity is open to UK-based Black artists only
• Exact workshop and performance dates are available on the FAQ page.

Does this sound like something you want to be involved in? To learn more about the mentors, see what previous cohorts got up to and to apply to take part, visit the (Algo|Afro) Futures website.

If you have any queries please contact Antonio at algoafrofutures@gmail.com