"No techno no poetry" (RU)

    "No techno no poetry"

    "No techno no poetry" is a musical collaboration that was forced to cease operations in Russia after the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. To express their opposition to war, they published a manifesto and started a collective resistance movement. The group members now live in Vienna, Berlin and Leipzig. And for the first time in a year and a half, they will share the stage with each other again at the Karlsøy Festival.

    The collaboration addresses current themes such as war, empathy, solidarity, physicality, impact, migration and mutual aid by using different formats – musical concerts, performances and video production. Their method is a utopian imagination that allows them to speak from the position of a desired future, thus bringing it closer to our present. The group stands on queer*feminist, anti-racist, anti-colonial, anti-imperialist, anarchist and environmentalist principles.

    "No techno no poetry" is a radical and impactful artistic collective that takes up the fight against war and injustice through music and performance. Their performance at the Karlsøy Festival will be a groundbreaking event after a long break. The public will be met with a vivid and provocative experience, where art is used as a powerful tool to challenge the status quo and arouse action. The group's commitment to social justice, freedom and diversity is reflected in their artistic work that touches the heart and mind. Through their music and visual expression, they invite us to imagine a better future and take part in the fight for change. This is a unique opportunity to experience "No techno no poetry" on stage, and be inspired to act and create a world free of war and oppression.


    "No techno no poetry" is a musical performance cooperative that was forced to suspend their activities in Russia, after the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. In order to express their anti-war stance, they published a manifesto and made a gesture of renunciation as a group. Currently the group members live in Vienna, Berlin and Leipzig. And for the first time in a year and a half, they will share the stage with each other again at the Karlsøy Festival.

    The cooperative works with current issues such as war, empathy, solidarity, corporality, affect, migration and mutual assistance, using different formats – musical concerts, performances and video production. Their method is an utopian imagination that allows them to speak from the position of the desired future, thereby bringing it closer to our present. The group stands on queer*feminist, anti-racist, anti-colonial, anti-imperialist, anarchist and environmental principles.