A company specializing in live performances, amplified music, and street art with a DIY, musical aesthetic. An officially recognized youth and community education association.
We repurpose, deform and assemble objects, waste, which gradually become instruments, generators of everyday melody, elements of the decor.
Historical
We founded the VIRUS association in 1993, with a strong passion for amplified music from the outset. We wanted to bring this music into public spaces, particularly the streets. We began by programming concerts, then expanded to include arts education workshops, and the production and distribution of street performances and educational shows .
About Us
Our universe
Our world is cobbled together, patched up , and we place great emphasis on recycling and repurposing waste . We repurpose, deform, and reassemble objects, which gradually become instruments, generators of everyday melodies, and elements of the set. Accompanied by humorous, parodic, and offbeat commentary, this ingenious blend defines the company's identity: amplified street music, a DIY musical experience on wheels.
Our values
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Popular education: Accessibility, Autonomy, Emancipation, Experiential learning, Dialogue and exchange, Social contextualization, Social critique
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Access to culture for all: intergenerational connection, bringing culture to all types of territories
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Raising awareness about reuse, recycling and the ecological transition
Our approved youth and popular education association has been involved for many years in revitalizing the rural area of the Isle valley in Périgord by carrying out the missions of producing and distributing shows, promoting and supporting artistic and cultural practices in favor of contemporary music and live performance.
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