Film screening: 6SENSE
Join us for a screening of 6SENSE in the Concorde Suite, Lower Ground Floor (via stairs or lift)
6SENSE tells the story of a groundbreaking gqom music producer whose extraordinary journey from rural South Africa to international acclaim is both inspiring and transformative. The self-narrated hybrid documentary explores Mxshi Mo’s early life in the rural foothills of the Drakensberg mountains, South Africa. The film poignantly delves into his realisation around his loss of sight and his discovery of electronic dance music as a way to connect with the outside world – shining a light on a potential path out of his personal darkness.
Followed by Q&A with Mxshi Mo hosted by Astrid Bin.
Check out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ0BI9AmXHs
Sound by Tyron Woods and Score by Mxshimo!
Mxshi Mo
Mxshi Mo (real name Nkanyiso Shoba) is a visually impaired electronic music producer and artist from South Africa. His debut album Nkanyiso (2024), funded by the British Council and the KZN Film Commission, showcases his innovative approach to electronic music and features collaborations with Moonchild Sanelly, Skream, and other UK-based artists.
Accompanying the album is 6Sense, a short film directed by KAMVA Collectives, which offers a poignant exploration of his daily experiences as a visually impaired producer and his commitment to accessibility in creative spaces.
Mxshi Mo has shared his perspective on inclusivity and representation at major industry events such as FAME Week Africa and MIP Africa, where he advocates for diverse storytelling under the theme “The Power of Inclusivity: Elevating Diverse Stories in Media.”
Through his music and visual projects, Mxshi Mo continues to push boundaries — merging electronic sound, technology, and lived experience to inspire progress and equity within the global creative industry.
Astrid Bin
Designer
Astrid Bin
Astrid Bin is an artist and designer who specialises in making complex things useful, beautiful and understandable. Alongside her history of working as an announcer for international Lego robot competitions and explaining rocket science to children, she's also worked as a music technology researcher across academia and industry. Most recently she was the founding designer of Bela, and is currently working in e-textiles research for musical interacton and freelancing on interesting projects. She lives in Berlin.