2026 A Bunch of Noise  in Shanghai calls for radical innovation and audacious experimentation in experimental music on the global scene. Over three days, this cutting-edge gathering will unleash a torrent of unconventional sounds, daring commissions, and immersive performances. Entering its third year, the festival is a platform for pushing the boundaries of sound and embodied practices, encouraging the creation of avant-garde auditory experiences. With a focus on fostering unconventional new works, it invites musicians, artists and audiences alike to engage with and redefine the frontiers of sound in a continuously shifting transnational landscape.