The second of three CTM x ICA 2025 nights opens a portal to ancient echoes and future devotions. Voice becomes invocation, harmony a form of resistance. Sacred textures and spectral folk ooze together into a shared dream of connection, care, and ritual.

Berlin-based artist Lyra Pramuk presents her new album »Hymnal«, a 14-track exploration inspired by the natural world and the communal roots of pre-industrial folk cultures. The album integrates visuals by Lucy Beech and conceptual inspirations from poems by Nadia Marcus, restructured by Pramuk, and features collaborations with the Sonar Quartett string ensemble. Emphasizing themes of anti-exploitation, environmental consciousness, and holistic living, »Hymnal« reflects Pramuk's desire to interrogate societal norms and promote a belief system rooted in innate beauty and universal connection. 

Catalan duo Tarta Relena blend traditional and modern elements in their vocal-driven sound. Their latest album »És pregunta« explores themes of mystery and tradition, connecting with generations past and present through a combination of folk and electronic sounds. The album incorporates musical and literary references from various Mediterranean civilizations, performed with clear and emotive vox: a presence both opaque and ancestral. 

This event is the second of three nights at Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) London, supported by the Goethe-Institut London. The programme will feature artists mutating folk traditions into the present, deep-diving into the materiality of electronic sound, and manifesting offbeat connections through disjointed narratives and madcap performance. This third collaboration between CTM x ICA again aims to immerse visitors into the intersections between music, visuals, and performance, highlighting both organisations’ longtime commitment to pushing artistic dialogues across forms and practices.

Event Information:

• ICA Membership discounts do not apply for this event.
• This event is 18+, general admission, standing.
• This event may contain the use of haze, fog and flashing lights.
• We have a small raised platform to accommodate wheelchair users or others who require a chair. To request, please purchase a ticket, then contact 020 7930 3647 or access@ica.art
• Full access information available here
• There will be a paid cloakroom available for this event. Tickets are £2.50 per item and are available to purchase at the box office.