Wednesday, Oct. 7
Technologista! Women-in-Tech-Art Wednesday
Welcome to MULTIfest's spotlight on tech-art produced by women. Yes, women are performing throughout the festival, and we have a dedicated day to highlight the often-overlooked work of women in creative technology. Join us for an "Intro to Electronics" workshop, artist talks, and A/V performances!
5pm @ Coutryard 1
All art installations live
6:30pm @ 2-101 (workshop)
Intro to Electronics with Alison Clark
Through a brief presentation and lots of hands-on examples, Alison Clark will guide participants through the basics of electronics. Experience tools that reveal the invisible world of voltage and use a number of simple electronic circuits to turn voltage into a medium for self-expression.This workshop is open to all skill levels.
Alison Clark is a Toronto-based new media artist and musician who explores human-machine relationships through interactive installations and custom-built electronic instruments. She is particularly interested in the unique voice of machines and the chaotic outcomes that arise when that voice is given freedom to speak for itself.
Raf Reza is a Toronto based Producer and DJ who has a 15 year career in making music and performing around the world. Raf is also a passionate instructor who has previously volunteered with the TDSB teaching highschool students the basics of recording arts.
◇ Alison performs as cellsync at MULTIfest Closing Finale on Thursday, Oct 8.
Presented by
8pm @ Clubhouse (performance)
Gollden with Melissa Joakim
Gollden is the ambient music project of Toronto-based artist and producer Collette Andrea. Her music is known for lush soundscapes, organic textures, and instrumentation that weaves together ambient guitar, synths, field recordings, and vocals.
Returning to MULTIfest for a second year, Gollden brings an emotive live ambient performance that blends live looping, guitar, and vocal improvisation, bringing together previously released music with new material from her upcoming album Sundial, set for release in late 2026.
Melissa Joakim is a light artist and composer. She works in lighting and projection design for live theatre, dance performance and concerts. Her solo work primarily focuses on lighting and sound as waveforms that occupy space, fostering a holistic connection to self, others, and the Earth.
◇ Melissa presents Trail in the exhibition area.
9pm @ Clubhouse (performance)
Dorraa presents Garden of Magic
Dorraa is a Toronto-based composer and pianist whose tactile, hands-on performance builds unique sonic worlds. A physicist by training, she creates systems where sound becomes light and form. Recent work spans MUTEK Montréal, Nuit Blanche Toronto, and a Rinse France broadcast.
◇ Dorraa presents Zerno in the exhibition area.
10pm @ Clubhouse (performance)
Pursuit Grooves with Meghan Cheng
Pursuit Grooves has released over 16 albums and EPs and featured on more than 20 releases and compilations. She creates sonically adventurous electronic (mostly) instrumental music ranging from cinematic, to experimental, to uptempo.
Meghan Cheng is a creative technologist and violinist based in Toronto. She explores how technology can merge music and visuals to create immersive experiences. For MULTIfest 2026, Cheng will be creating audio-reactive visuals that respond to music in real time.