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SAVAC (South Asian Visual Arts Centre) is turning 15
and we are throwing a fantastic party to celebrate.
Since 1993, SAVAC has been dedicated to the presentation and promotion of contemporary visual art by South Asian artists. SAVAC presents innovative programming which critically explores issues and ideas shaping South Asian identities and experiences.
SAVAC has a lot to celebrate and this will be a great party. Come join our festivities!

“I just wanted to dance to music that was going to tap into my veins.”
State of Bengal

DJ State of Bengal from London, UK will be spinning tunes from his latest album: Skip-ji. Local DJ’s Zahra, Ulysses Castellanos and Nick Red will warm up the crowd and liven things up.
There will be a raffle and many other fun surprises.

Where: Wrong Bar, 1279 Queen St. West
When: October 24th, doors open at 9 PM
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door

Bio for State of Bengal:
State Of Bengal is one of the key DJ / producers to have emerged from the cutting edge British Asian Music scene that emerged in the late 90's. This scene gave birth to the 'Asian Underground' movement. His reputation as one of the most innovative and pioneering artists is still held today as he continues to push the boundaries with his varied projects and albums. State of Bengal has produced remixes for artists such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Massive Attack. He opened for Bjork on her global tour and did production work for Ananda Shanker.

For more information about State of Bengal, check out his website at:
http://www.stateofbengal.com/

SAVAC (South Asian Visual Arts Centre)
401 Richmond Street West, Suite 450
Toronto, ON
M5V 3A8
416.542.1661

Media Contact: Haema Sivanesan, haema@savac.net

Advance tickets can be purchased at:
SAVAC, 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 450: (416) 542-1661
Shanti Baba, 546 Queen Street West: (416) 504-5034
Soundscapes, 572 College Street, (416) 537-1620.
Toronto Women’s Bookstore, 73 Harbord Street, (416) 922-8744