Sub_Bar Show #1 (Sheffield Premiere)

Air pressure modulation, vibrations, and silence: after 40,000 years of tonal harmony and
sound, The Sub_Bar Show #1 marks a milestone in music history—showcasing works designed
to be felt rather than heard. Revolutionizing the use of subwoofers, Deaf and hearing artists
explore an uncharted sensory dimension: touch. Premiering in nearly 30 cities worldwide this
April, the show connects venues, languages, and audiences through an immersive,
body-centered experience.

Please note, the show will start promptly at 19:15 and last 90 minutes.

Towards the end of 2021, a small group of nearly 30 people in Berlin experienced something

they had never experienced before: for around three hours, they remained in a venue where the

air pressure variations created by special compositions played through subwoofers immersed

their bodies and hijacked their focus, leading them into another state of mind.

A few months later, nearly 100 people in Lisbon went through the same process. Some cried in

liberation, one left in panic, and a few fell asleep. Yet, about 95% of them left the venue

reporting what became the most recurring feedback:

🗣 "I feel like my mind and my body are one."

The music was created by both Deaf and hearing artists. The vibrations embraced them from

head to toe, and the sensation felt as if it was coming from inside—a familiar, visceral, yet

entirely new mix of silence and music.

These were the first showcases of Sub_Bar music. Over the years, rising Deaf talents trained

with established artists at Sub_Bar Academy, working exclusively with low frequencies. Some of

them went on to perform at major music stages, including ADE Festival in Amsterdam, Silent

Green in Berlin, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Serralves.

There are no recordings of these shows—because they are ephemeral. You cannot simply

watch them or listen to them at home.

Now, The Sub_Bar Show #1, premiering this April in nearly 30 cities worldwide, marks the final

step of this long journey—from 0 to 1, establishing a new music style for the sense of touch

and a ritual that brings together Deaf and hearing communities. With international names like

Efdemin, Reboot, Felicity Mangan, Byetone, Roberto Musci, Stefanie Egedy, Terence

Fixmer, Amma Atera, and Petre Inspirescu behind its ever-growing catalog, the Sub_Bar

Show is simply a new reason to meet and enjoy stories—just like concerts, poetry nights, or

cinema.

The show is presented in various sign languages and translated into International Sign,

subtitles, and sometimes audio.

Sit down, close your eyes, and relax. One day, you can say you were at the first one.

For more information:

📲 IG: @subbar.eufonia

🌐 Web: www.subbar.net