.webp)
PLO Man
In a DJ set shaped by dense atmospheres and subtle sonic drifts, PLO Man builds a sonic journey where house, techno, breakbeat and dub echoes intersect in a fluid way. Closely connected to the universe of Acting Press, a cult label within the underground electronic scene, he develops an approach attentive to texture, duration and the slow transformations of the dancefloor. The video projection of an original drawing by JAS expands this sensory experience.<br>
All dates
In a DJ set shaped by atmospheric depth and an attention to the subtle transformations of sound, PLO Man constructs a musical narrative that moves across different territories of contemporary electronic music. Between hypnotic house and techno pulses, ambient drifts, fragmented rhythms and dub influences, his sonic journey unfolds in a fluid and immersive way, privileging texture, duration and the creation of intense and enveloping listening environments.<br>
Originally from Calgary, PLO Man is one of the central figures behind Acting Press, a label that over the last decade has become a cult reference within the international underground electronic scene. Through the release of records, cassettes and CDs, Acting Press has built a singular universe attentive to the margins and less predictable zones of contemporary dance culture. This sensibility also runs through PLO Man’s work as both producer and DJ, where different musical languages coexist without rigid hierarchies, balancing physical pulse, experimentation and atmospheric drift.Alongside his studio work and the many collaborations connected to the label’s universe, PLO Man has presented his DJ sets in clubs and festivals internationally, developing an approach that privileges the gradual construction of energy and an attentive relationship between sound, space and duration.<br>
The experience is expanded through the video projection of an original drawing by JAS, developed in direct dialogue with the music. Lines, rhythms and visual forms follow the transformations of sound, creating an expanded sensory environment where image and listening continuously reshape one another.<br>
The DJ programme at the Art Explora Festival is curated by Filho Único.
PLO Man
PLO Man, originally from Calgary, is a DJ, producer and one of the central figures behind the label Acting Press. Over the last decade, the label has developed a singular path within the underground electronic scene through the release of records, cassettes and CDs that have achieved true cult status. PLO Man has established himself through a sonic language that brings together house, techno, ambient, breakbeat and dub influences, both in his solo releases and in various projects and collaborations connected to the universe of Acting Press. Alongside his studio work, he is also recognised for his deep and atmospheric selections in international clubs and festivals.<br>
JAS
The portuguese artist João Alexandrino, also known as JAS, was born in Porto / Portugal in 1981. His work is developed in different fields and artistic activities, such as installation, performance, video, painting, scenography and drawing. He was one of the founding members of Espaço INCUBADORA (2002-2007) in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal), where he presented permanent installations / exhibitions. He currently develops several individual projects and co-authored with other artists, with video and drawing in real time as the main elements in his work. In 2013 he founded the project C A I X A Arte Contemporânea with the Artist Manuela Pimentel. Within the scope of other projects, his work has also been shown in other countries such as Hamburg (Germany), Rouen (France), Barcelona (Spain), Norway, São Paulo (Brazil), Maputo (Mozambique), among others. Exhibits individually and collectively since 2000. He directed several short films and experimental videos.<br>
Only Child
Filho Único is a cultural association founded in Lisbon in 2007. It is an independent entity that does not receive annual funding or financial support from state mechanisms. It develops its active presence in Lisbon and on the international circuit through the aesthetic and critical approaches of its programming, co-productions, and the promotion of concerts, installations, and music events, as well as through the cooperative booking and representation of musicians.<br>
Over the years, its role has been recognized in taking on an ever-unassured challenge: continuously reimagining the understanding of music—not limited by technique, data, or logic, but rather as expression and dynamic force, relational and liberating, present in lived experience, intergenerational knowledge, and enduring connections between body, land, and history.<br>
Practical information
Address
Cascais Marina
Accessibility
Dates and times
Wednesday, June 24, from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Safety
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EXPERIENCES On board
Immersive exhibition Presents
Created with the exceptional collaboration of the Musée du Louvre, this exhibition highlights female figures in Mediterranean civilisation, thanks to the digitisation and modeling of part of the Louvre's collections. A two-stage experience: an introductory film to provide context, followed by an immersive experience in a 16-meter-long tunnel covered by 120 m2 of LED screens.
A sound journey through the Mediterranean
An immersive sound experience designed by Ircam, inviting the public to explore the richness and diversity of the Mediterranean through headphones equipped with spatialized sound.
.webp)
© Elisa Von Brockdorff
The artists
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the boat is freely accessible on site. However, you can pre-book your time online on our website.
For reasons of safety and preservation of the boat, high heels and stilettos may not be worn on the boat.
The museum boat is open to all free of charge. To find out on which quay it will be moored, or to pre-book your slot, consult the page dedicated to your town.
Appropriate facilities have been set up on the Festival site for the reception and access of people with reduced mobility. The boat is equipped with a 1m-wide ramp, accessible to people with reduced mobility, but may require the accompaniment of a third party due to its gradient of over 6%. Access to the aft deck and immersive exhibition is possible. However, the upper deck is not accessible. Please inform us in advance of any special accessibility requirements, so that we can make the necessary arrangements.