Swinging to the music

Bandli builds upon an instinctive mode of entertainment to create an interactive sound installation. Each swing is equipped with a motion sensor so that music is triggered through the swinging action. Different instruments are assigned to the eight swings so that the whole structure functions like a music ensemble that is brought to life through the interactive engagement of the public.If three people are swinging, it is a music trio; four swings make a quartet… all the way up to an eight-piece ensemble. Bandli is a collaboration between the Malta International Arts Festival and the Modern Music Days concert series of the Manoel Theatre as part of the Valletta 2018 Cultural Programme in the run-up to the European Capital of Culture year. The music interfacing and creative coding for Bandli is by interactive installation artist and musician Andrew Schembri. Bandli starts today and runs until July 16 at 10am at St George’s Square, Valletta. For more information, visit www.maltaartsfestival.org.