TMLAB at Nuits sonores Lab 2025: Representation and Transnational Solidarities

TMLAB will take part in Nuits sonores Lab 2025 through a talk co-curated with and broadcasted on Tbilisi-based Mutant Radio, as part of an evening dedicated to the cultural and political realities of Ukraine and Georgia. At the heart of this programme, the panel “Representation & Transnational Solidarities” (May 30th, 8–9pm CET, streamed on Mutant Radio) addresses a key question: how can the representation of Eastern European artists in the European electronic music scene help raise awareness and foster solidarity with the local struggles they face?

In the face of war, authoritarian pressure, and shrinking civic spaces, the underground scenes in Ukraine and Georgia remain vital spaces of resistance and self-expression. Featuring Nastya Vogan (DJ, Ukraine) and Monster (Oramics Platform, Poland), and moderated by Nino Davadze and Mariam Otarashvili, the discussion will explore how visibility on international stages can strengthen networks of support, build transnational alliances, and contribute to broader democratic movements.

This talk is embedded in a wider Mutant Radio programme taking over Nuits sonores’ radio booth on Friday, May 30 including listening sessions, stories from Ukraine’s cultural frontlines, and conversations on protest and digital resistance in Georgia. Together, these segments investigate the role of independent culture in politically unstable environments and the importance of sustaining cross-border connections.

TMLAB’s contribution reflects its broader commitment to supporting and empowering emerging artists from underrepresented communities across Europe.

More Information: Nuits sonores | Nuits sonores 2025 : the full line-up is here!