Old myths and recent scientific research show that Nantes is at the pole of the continental hemisphere – in other words, the centre of the planet… Therefore, in the middle of the world ("le milieu du monde"), le lieu unique’s tower rises symbolically in the air and, like a magnet, attracts the globe’s most prestigious festivals & labels, giving them carte blanche for a night or weekend... Founded in 1999, CTM – Festival for Adventurous Music and Art is a leading international festival dedicated to leftfield pop, contemporary electronic and experimental music. Presented under a yearly theme, each edition tests the current possibilities and limits of music, and supports a wide range of artists working in the context of music and sound cultures. CTM Festival gives space to a multitude of voices and perspectives. It covers a wide range of sonic and music practices, and of interdisciplinary projects that combine music, performance and visual arts with digital culture, critical theory and new technologies.