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localhost:2026 wouldn’t have been possible without the commitment and energy of everyone involved, near or far, in making it happen. A huge thank you to our volunteers for their dedication. Your help means everything to us. A heartfelt thanks to the organizing committee for their devotion and perseverance. We are so proud of this second edition, and we can’t wait for 2027! Thank you to all the artists who trusted us. You are the heart of this festival. And of course, the biggest thank you to everyone who came to discover, connect, and dance. Without you, none of this would matter. Your presence and energy made this second edition of localhost:2026 truly special. We are grateful to all our partners, without whom this project could never have come to life, and are looking forward to continuing these collaborations in future editions of localhost. See you next year! 💜 🔗 www.localhost-festival.ch 🎥 Animation and visuals by @amauryhamon 🎵 Music by @shallow__wave

Day 3 - Workshop The festival concluded with a workshop on modular synthesizers led by @shallow__wave . Participants were able to experiment and develop their own unique sound compositions using VCV Rack software. Thanks to Basil Denereaz for sharing your insights on music creation, and to everyone who joined for this final session of localhost:2026 ! 📍 @pyxis_explo , Lausanne 🔗 localhost-festival.ch Thank you to our supporting partner @ecal_ch , our funding sponsors @villelausanne , @etat_de_vaud , @prohelvetia and our partners @head_mediadesign , @epfl_ecal_lab , @docteurgabs , @pappyjohn_torrefaction_de_cafe . This event is also promoted through our partner school @ecal_ch @headgeneve . 🎥 Video captures by @lea.kika 🎵 Music by @shallow__wave

Day 2 — Performances and DJ/VJ @pauric_freeman opened the night with a captivating audiovisual performance. It was followed by the pop-acid live set of @mynameisfuzzy_ , to perfectly end with a DJ set by @thesoftnesss , both accompanied by the lo-fi and colourful visuals of VJs @pixellepanthere . 📍 Espace Amaretto @amaretto.association , Lausanne 🔗 www.localhost-festival.ch Thank you to our supporting partner @ecal_ch , our funding sponsors @villelausanne , @etat_de_vaud , @prohelvetia and our partners @head_mediadesign , @epfl_ecal_lab , @docteurgabs , @pappyjohn_torrefaction_de_cafe . This event is also promoted through our partner school @ecal_ch @headgeneve . 🎥 Video captures by @lea.kika 🎵 Music by @shallow__wave

Day 2 — Conferences On Saturday afternoon, we created a space dedicated to critical perspectives on digital technologies. The session featured talks by @metaa_social Awardees @thomas.obj and @chap0ng , followed by 2girls1comp, @dashesandcommas , and @tyna_marc . Thank you all for joining and participating in these insightful moments of discussion and exchange! 📍 Espace Amaretto @amaretto.association , Lausanne 🔗 www.localhost-festival.ch Thank you to our supporting partner @ecal_ch , our funding sponsors @villelausanne , @etat_de_vaud , @prohelvetia and our partners @head_mediadesign , @epfl_ecal_lab , @docteurgabs , @pappyjohn_torrefaction_de_cafe . This event is also promoted through our partner school @ecal_ch @headgeneve . 🎥 Video captures by @lea.kika 🎵 Music by @shallow__wave

Day 1 — Evening Performance Highlights from the opening night. The evening unfolded with the mesmerizing live coding performance of @usorted.love . We were so happy to see so many people gathered for this first evening. Thank you for your support! 📍 Espace Amaretto @amaretto.association , Lausanne More to come these following days. All info about the festival at localhost-festival.ch Thank you to our supporting partner @ecal_ch , our funding sponsors @villelausanne , @etat_de_vaud , @prohelvetia and our partners @head_mediadesign , @epfl_ecal_lab , @docteurgabs , @pappyjohn_torrefaction_de_cafe . This event is also promoted through our partner school @ecal_ch @headgeneve . 🎥 Video captures by @lea.kika 🎵 Music by @shallow__wave

Take a break between conferences and performances. @gulikofood will be serving delicious Georgian food outside of Espace Amaretto from 18:30. Enjoy! 📍 Espace Amaretto @amaretto.association , Lausanne 🎟️ Tickets available — link in bio More info at localhost-festival.ch Thank you to our supporting partner @ecal_ch , our funding sponsors @villelausanne , @etat_de_vaud , @prohelvetia and our partners @head_mediadesign , @epfl_ecal_lab , @docteurgabs , @pappyjohn_torrefaction_de_cafe . This event is also promoted through our partner school @ecal_ch @headgeneve . 📷 Photos by @gulikofood

Day 1 - Workshop Recap from the first two workshops with @elodidthat & @kylan.luginbuhl and @veravandeseyp , a great way to open the festival exploring new tools and approaches. Thank you Vera, Elodie & Kylan for sharing your tips and knowledge, and to everyone for the energy ! More to come these following days! All info about the festival at localhost-festival.ch Thank you to our supporting partner @ecal_ch , our funding sponsors @villelausanne , @etat_de_vaud , and our partners @head_mediadesign , @epfl_ecal_lab , @docteurgabs , @pappyjohn_torrefaction_de_cafe . This event is also promoted through our partner school @ecal_ch @headgeneve . 🎥by @lea.kika 🎵 Music by @shallow__wave

J-1 👀 Have you spotted our posters around Lausanne? We can't wait to see you tomorrow at the free opening night of the festival! No ticket needed. ✹Schedule✹ 18:30 Doors opening 19:45 Welcome speech by METAA 20:00 Live coding performance by @unsorted.love localhost:2026 — 20→22 March 2026 Dedicated to experimental media art and digital cultures, localhost returns in 2026 for its second edition under the theme “Break the loop”. The festival showcases artists and designers whose experimental and critical practices beak away from conventional cycles to offer an alternative vision of digital technologies. ✹Conferences✹ @dashesandcommas @tyna_marc 2Girls1Comp @thomas.obj @chap0ng ✹Audiovisual performances✹ @pauric_freeman @unsorted.love ✹DJ and VJ✹ @mynameisfuzzy_ @thesoftnesss @pixellepanthere ✹Workshops✹ @veravandeseyp @elodidthat & @kylan.luginbuhl @shallow__wave Join the festival and its community of practitioners, educators, and researchers to connect, share, and collectively rethink our relationship with the digital world through new imaginaries. 📆 March 20 to 22, 2026 📍 Espace Amaretto @amaretto.association and Pyxis @pyxis_explo , Lausanne 🎟️ Tickets available — link in bio More info at localhost-festival.ch Thank you to our supporting partner @ecal_ch , our funding sponsors @villelausanne , @etat_de_vaud , @prohelvetia and our partners @head_mediadesign , @epfl_ecal_lab , @docteurgabs , @pappyjohn_torrefaction_de_cafe . This event is also promoted through our partner school @ecal_ch @headgeneve . 📷 Visual identity by @amauryhamon 📽️ Video by @remibocherens

localhost:2026 is organized by @metaa_social , a non-profit association. The festival could not exist with the support of our : Funding sponsors @villelausanne @etat_de_vaud @prohelvetia Supporting partner @ecal_ch Partners @amaretto.association @pyxis_explo @head_mediadesign @epfl_ecal_lab @docteurgabs @pappyjohn_torrefaction_de_cafe And school partners @ecal_ch @headgeneve Thank you for making this event possible! More info at localhost-festival.ch 📷 Visual identity by @amauryhamon

localhost festival is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and inclusive space for everyone. We strongly oppose all form of discrimination, harassment, or violence. It includes those based on sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical attributes, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or any other form of prejudice. If you feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or witness a problematic situation during the event talk to the Care Team or a team member. They are there to listen and help. Thank you for taking care of each other, you'll make this event safe and welcoming for all 💜 More info at localhost-festival.ch Thank you to our supporting partner @ecal_ch , our funding sponsors @villelausanne , @etat_de_vaud , @prohelvetia , and our partners @head_mediadesign , @epfl_ecal_lab , @docteurgabs , @pappyjohn_torrefaction_de_cafe . This event is also promoted through our partner school @ecal_ch @headgeneve . 📷 Visual identity by @amauryhamon

Basil Dénéréaz — Workshop (FR) — SOLD OUT Basil Dénéréaz @shallow__wave workshop Introduction to modular synthesis with VCV Rack is sold out! Contact us at [email protected] if you wish to be added to a waitlist. There are still spots available in our last workshop : 📆 Friday, March 20, 9:00 — Creating expressive characters in Blender, hosted by Kylan Luginbühl @kylan.luginbuhl and Elodie Anglade @elodidthat 📍Pyxis - Maison de la culture et de l’exploration numérique, Lausanne @pyxis_explo 🎟️ Tickets available — link in bio More info at localhost-festival.ch Thank you to our supporting partner @ecal_ch , our funding sponsors @villelausanne , @etat_de_vaud , and our partners @head_mediadesign , @epfl_ecal_lab , @docteurgabs , @pappyjohn_torrefaction_de_cafe . This event is also promoted through our partner school @ecal_ch @headgeneve . 📷 Visual identity by @amauryhamon #localhost #metaa #digitalcultures #experimentalmediaart #modularsynth

A few things we’d like to share about localhost localhost is organized by METAA @metaa_social ,a non-profit association. The festival exists thanks to the time and energy of passionate people and the support of its community. We believe culture should remain accessible and fair: all proceeds from the festival go directly to the artists and to everyone who helped make the event happen. We also want the festival to stay open to everyone. Reduced tickets are available, and if the ticket price is a financial barrier, please reach out — we would still really love for you to join us. Thank you for supporting independent culture and the people who make it possible 💜 We’re looking forward to seeing you this weekend. More info at localhost-festival.ch Thank you to our supporting partner @ecal_ch , our funding sponsors @villelausanne , @etat_de_vaud , and our partners @head_mediadesign , @epfl_ecal_lab , @docteurgabs , @pappyjohn_torrefaction_de_cafe . This event is also promoted through our partner school @ecal_ch @headgeneve . 📷 Visual identity and animation by @amauryhamon