"This year's program builds a shared theme: technology not as a consumption, but as a tool to question, shape, and actively engage with."
"A central thread running through this year's lineup is the shift toward what many participants describe as a post-AI condition."
"Speakers such as François Pachet, Nao Tokui, and Anna Xambó approach AI as a system to negotiate, reflecting how musicians and technologists are adapting."
"The opening sequence sets the tone with a duet between pianist Ignasi Terraza and an AI system, a space in which human timing meets machine response."
The 2026 Sónar+D festival emphasizes technology as a tool for questioning and engagement rather than consumption. Set in Llotja de Mar, it features artists and thinkers across music, design, and digital culture. Key themes include 'AI & Music', 'Beyond the Screen', and 'Digital Gardens and Dark Forests'. The festival highlights a post-AI condition where AI is integrated into creative practices, raising questions about authorship and collaboration. Live performances showcase this integration, exemplified by a duet between a pianist and an AI system.
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