Manuel Brásio

I was born in 1992 in Viana do Castelo and grew up in the wonderful village of Perre.
Most of the time, I find myself divided between the quiet of Perre and the constant movement between Porto and Gaia. I’m still not sure if I prefer the sandy shores of Amorosa or the winds of Miramar.

I juggle roles across composition, performance, production, research, and teaching. In essence, I’m one of those Swiss Army knife artists who do a bit of everything – partly out of necessity, partly out of curiosity. My work revolves around exploring ways of listening, thinking, and creating in relation to the world, seeking in listening a possibility of anti-neoliberal resistance.

Currently, I am a PhD candidate in Artistic Education at FBAUP and an FCT fellow, researching processes of listening, artistic learning, and resistance to normativity. I am the co-coordinator of Interferência, alongside Camila Menino and José Tiago Baptista, where I develop projects in creation, programming, and music pedagogy. I regularly collaborate with Sonoscopia, Palmilha Dentada, and Teatro do Montemuro, working at the intersection of composition, sound design, and performance in various contexts, from theatre to sound installation.

Accustomed to working in composition and sound design for concerts, theatre, film, and other media, I am also a drummer and freelance percussionist. Lately, I have been working more frequently with Thörne, Sonoscopia, Palmilha Dentada, Teatro do Montemuro, and Rua Malandra. I am a surviving member of AISCA and an active member of the Portuguese Stuttering Association.

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Jan.2025