Syntax is a small computer arts festival known as a "Demoparty". These weekend events occur globally and bring together coders, musicians, graphic artists and tech creatives to watch and often present works of art in digital form.
We also have fun compertitions for pixeled graphics, animation and chipmusic. Groups often work together to produce a "demo" - a realtime animation that combines code + art in creative ways. These demos run on computers new and old (eg. C64, early DOS or 1980's consoles), but there's also a category for arduino-style graphics displays, homebrew projects and anything else you've created!
Most importantly - things are very relaxed, everyone is welcome and it is a wonderful place for people to geeks out about retro computers, talk graphics and pixel art, or talk music software / chipmusic / tracker tools. (sometimes with a few beers later in the evenings).
Quick Covid note: There is a slim chance we might have to deal with rules again... we will monitor the situation and make a call if things change. You are welcome (of course) to wear a mask if you wish, but most people will choose not to. There is quite a bit of space at the venue for us to spread out. However, we DO RECOMMEND you use a RAT test on the Morning of Syntax, just to be sure you are negative. If you are positive, or showing even slight symptoms, we advise you give Syntax a miss and join us on the Stream instead. We will still accept your entries provided you were registered as coming IRL! :-)
BELOW: Some short edits of previous entries from the 2019 Wild compo (ironically, the "non-demo" compo!)
And also the Graphics enteries:
2012 years party was also awesome with a bunch of peeps of all ages and backgrounds. Checkout a video of TTT's amazing SID box and footage from the party at Syntax 2012 YouTube vid.
Syntax demoparties (since 2006) have been a huge success and a rocking time for all. Melbourne, AU
Syntax past entries have featured a huge variety of technology - all together under one roof.
