Mehmet Ünal Ensemble: Evolution of Electronic Music Instruments and Performances

Constantly fueled by the question of “What’s Next?”, Istanbul composer Mehmet Ünal and artist/producer Kerem Demirayak explore the fascinating creative space of music and sound composition.

Fusing A.I. algorithms, traditional and invented instruments, new media and the Metaverse, this remarkable, interactive mainstage session explores the integration of traditional music design with innovative technologies creating human connection and immersive experiences. Their work has received numerous awards and recognition around the world. This riveting session gives audiences a peek into their process and performance.

Watch this session below.

The Entertainment & Performing Arts Industry Conference took place on January 10, 2022. It was for anyone working in, studying, or interested in the entertainment or performing arts industries. The event featured 50 sessions with 120+ industry leaders from numerous disciplines. EPIC was built around the discussion pillars of CREATE, PERFORM, DESIGN, & PRODUCE. Each Pillar featured a collection of industry leading directors, choreographers, performers, technicians, producers, designers, and more.

To see all other sessions of the EPIC Conferences, explore HERE

Mehmet Ünal

Mehmet Unal is an Istanbul based Composer, Sound Artist and Software Developer. Coming from a strong music background, Unal is fascinated by the beauty of technical objects, and developing his own instruments and algorithms is an integral part of his creative process.The projects that he created music and sound design for have been presented in Washington, Melbourne, Istanbul, New Mexico, Geneva, Paris, Prag, Barcelona, Linz and have been granted international Awards as Red Dot Design Award, The International Design Awards, Codawards, ADC Awards, German Design, The Aesthetica Art Prize and many more…

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Kerem Demirayak

Kerem Demirayak is an artist/producer executing multimedia projects utilizing the latest technologies in the creative process. After pursuing an MA in Music Technology at Berklee College of Music, he showcased various audiovisual live performances in international festivals like Festival Les Arts (Valencia, Spain), AV Node Rome and Sonar Istanbul. He has worked closely with teams from global studios and agencies to communicate innovations with audiences through multimedia technologies and immersive experiences.