Trustfall is a new performance series that features artists and composer-performers experimenting in sound and music. Artists may share work at any stage of development. This series aim to build a nurturing creative community by creating a space of trust and generosity between artists and foster a more intimate connection between art and audiences. Following each performance is a short talk back and casual gathering.
Isogram Projects founder Sugar Vendil, who had opportunities to share interdisciplinary performances in process, recognized the need for sound-based artists of various backgrounds, disciplines, and ages to have the opportunity to share works in progress. This series is inspired in part by Movement Research at Judson, a dance series where artists can share work at any stage on a shared bill.
About the name: when brainstorming this, Sugar met up with her friend, composer-pianist Melinda Faylor, who mentioned the idea of a “trust fall,” hence, the series name!
Info for artists interested in performing
Trustfall is a low-tech series open to: composer-performers, experimental sound artists, interdisciplinary generative artists working with and in sound; or artists of any discipline who are making sound and/or music and performing it live.
For 2025, artists are paid a $350 artist fee. Available tech:
- Mixing board
- Sound system
- Grand piano
- two (2) wired mics
Interested in performing? Send a short email to: info [at] nouveauclassical.org. In your message, include:
A brief intro about yourself and your practice
What you’re interested in sharing (this can be very general)
Why you’re interested in Trustfall
A link to one (1) video with a cue point of 3-5 minutes (if you don’t have video available, audio is acceptable too, but video preferred)
Tech requirements- refer to the list above for what’s available
Available dates in October 2025 (if you’re interested in March and May 2026 dates, please get in touch in September)
Keep it simple! We just want to get a sense of your work and if/where we would place you in the season.
Feel free to get in touch with any questions!