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Call for Participation
The Conference on AI and Music Creativity is an annual conference bringing together a community working on the application of AI in music practice. The AI and Music research focus is highly interdisciplinary with topics ranging from performance systems, computational creativity, machine listening, robotics, sonification, and more.
The theme of AIMC 2023 is Intelligent Performance Systems, where we are interested in how AI is applied in real-time artistic performance. This includes physical musical instruments, software, as well as interactive installations. Our focus is on how artists engage creatively with intelligent objects that contribute to the way we perform and think music. With this theme we seek artistic and scientific contributions on the topics of creativity, autonomy, authenticity, agency, epistemic tools and human-machine co-creativity. How do intelligent tools change the way we think and perform our music? What is the role of intelligent instruments in performance?
Indicative topics
Aesthetics
Computational aesthetics
Neuroaesthetics and music
Philosophical viewpoints
Creativity
AI Enhanced musical creativity
Autonomously creative machines
Co-creative systems
Critical
Cyberfeminism and technofeminism
Science and technology studies
Fairness, accountabillity and transparency in musical AI
AI music ethics
Embedded
AI Music in embedded systems
Non-DL approaches
TinyML techniques
Embodiment and instrument design
Ethics
AI music and big tech
AI music authorship
Datasets, copyright and bias
Evaluation
Evaluation using biometrics
Novel methods
Standardisation of metrics
Generative
AI Generative music systems
Cross-model models
Interaction
Livecoding and AI
Human-machine improvisation
Musical robotics
Language
AI and lyrics
NLP and music
Neuroscience
AI music for health and therapy
AI music and brain-computer interfaces
Performance
New AI instruments for musical expression
AI and human or machine performers
AI in Installation environments
AI in music theatre
Perspectives
Emerging styles
Critical and subversive approaches
Future directions
Sonification
AI-based auditory display
AI music and machine listening
Sound Design
Adaptive systems
Techniques using AI
Sound synthesis
Theory
AI-assisted analysis
Novel representations
AI-based formalisms
Hybrid Attendence
AIMC2023 will be a hybrid conference. Scientific submissions can be presented in-person or remotely. Performances/demos/installations will be in-person for authors, but will also be streamed for remote audiences.
Submission Information
All submissions will be received through the pubpub submission system and peer review will be open through OpenReview.net. The peer-review of scientific papers will be double-blind, meaning that the submission should be anonymous and the names of the peer-reviewers will not be revealed. Artistic tracks will be single blind, and should not be anonymised. Create your account at https://www.pubpub.org/.
The proceedings will be Open Access, with Creative Commons attribution, and with an ISBN number. Each individual paper will receive a Digital Object Identifier (DOI). Papers must be submitted using the pubpub website. Please submit the link to your paper before the abstract deadline; you can then continue to update your paper before the full paper deadline.
All multimedia elements will be embedded within the pubpub document. We strongly encourage the use of multimedia as part of your submission.
To make your submission, please follow these steps:
Make a pubpub account at https://www.pubpub.org
Use the ‘Create Pub’ link at the top of this website to create your document
… write your submission …
For papers, make sure your PubPub paper is anonymised:
Make sure to remove your name(s) from the byline. To do this on your Pub, click on the edit icon next to the author names at the top of your page, to bring up the “Edit Pub contributions” dialog, and untick all of the “Byline attribution” boxes.
Replace citations to own works with “XXX”.
Delete/archive all PubPub comments, if there are any.
When your submission is ready, create a link to it
Find the ‘sharing’ button on the top right of the page
Copy the ‘view’ url - this will be a public link to your paper that reviewers will use
Use this link when you make your submission on OpenReview
Create an account at https://openreview.net/
Navigate to https://openreview.net/group?id=AIMC/2023/Conference
Click "Add AIMC 2023 Conference Submission"
Fill in the submission form, and include the ‘view’ link to your submission on PubPub
Remember to add all authors of your work to OpenReview
You will receive a confirmation email from OpenReview
Please contact us if you have any questions about this process.
Submission Tracks
Scientific Papers
Papers are either long (5000 words) or short (3000 words), not including Abstract, Acknowledgements, Ethics Statement, or References. Please consider the list of indicative topics for the conference. We encourage multimedia embedded in the paper, so pictures, illustrations, videos, sound files and <iframes>. We also encourage links to code repositories. Submitted works should be original, i.e. not published elsewhere or under review. The word count is for the article’s main text. It does not include title, abstract, acknowledgement, ethics statement, references, or appendices.
Paper submissions should demonstrate rigorous research methodology and will be evaluated according to their novelty, academic quality, appropriateness, importance, readability, ethical standards and paper organisation.
Authors names should be excluded from the front matter and in all references (e.g. replace with XXX XXX).
Supplementary materials referenced in footnotes and links such as GitHub repositories should be uploaded to an anonymous account. The author’s account(s) can be used for the camera ready.
Performances
At AIMC there will be two performance events in the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts on the University of Sussex campus, and one Algorave in the centre of Brighton.
30th August - AI Music Theatre (music with visual / theatrical / multimedia / performative elements - this could for example include use of robots, puppets, video, dance, objects, spoken word, etc). There will be a small budget available for ensemble musicians (2-4 musicians, including potentially a singer); we will negotiate the instrumentation dependent on accepted proposals. We welcome enquires ahead of proposal submission.
31st August- AI Concert (sound focused, could include computer music, electro acoustic music, AI augmented instruments, improvisation, etc.)
1st Septempter - Algorave (focusing on livecoding systems that engage with AI)
Submission Details:
Title of submitted performance
List of author/artist(s) (please use the in-built PubPub feature for this)
Name/Affiliation/Short bio for each performer
A description (maximum 1000-words, including an abstract) that should detail:
Review contextualizing the practice field relevant to your performance
Methods taken in developing the work
Include documentation of previous performances or demonstration of ability to implement the proposed work
A technical rider detailing
Technical equipment you will provide and what you may require (to see whether we can support the work within our resources)
Setup details such as tables, space requirements, power, visuals, audio.
Access requirement (if applicable)
Other documentation of the work (this can include web links to other sites)
Please indicate which concert theme you feel your work fits best
Installations
We are specifically welcoming submissions that demonstrate the application of AI in the form of interactive artefacts or installations.
Submission Details:
Title of submitted installation
List of author/artist(s) (please use the in-built PubPub feature for this)
Name/Affiliation/Short bio for each contributor
A 1000-word (excluding references) description (including an abstract) that should detail
Review contextualizing the practice field relevant to your installation.
Methods taken in developing the work
Include documentation of previous installations or demonstration of ability to implement the proposed installation
A technical rider detailing
Technical equipment you will provide and what you may require (to see whether we can support the work within our resources)
Setup details such as tables, space requirements, power, visuals, audio.
Access requirement (if applicable)
Other documentation of the work (this can include web links to other sites)
Demos
Demos can be submitted independently but the committee might also suggest to paper authors to run a demo along with the paper presentation.
Submission Details:
Title of submitted work
List of author/artist(s) (please use the in-built PubPub feature for this)
Name/Affiliation/Short bio for each contributor
A 1000-word (excluding references) description (including an abstract) that should detail
Review contextualizing the practice field relevant to your demo.
Methods taken in developing the work
A technical rider detailing:
Technical equipment you will provide and what you may require
Setup details such as tables, space requirements, power, visuals, audio.
Access requirement (if applicable)
Other documentation of the work (this can include web links to other sites)
Workshops and Tutorials
Workshop and tutorial proposals should specify the number of people that can be accommodated and the duration (e.g. hour, half day, full day). These sessions will focus on new technologies, systems or artistic practices and will be located in spaces across the University of Sussex campus.
Submission Details:
Title of submitted workshop or tutorial
List of organisers
Name/Affiliation/Short bio for each contributor
A 1000-word (excluding references) description (including an abstract) that should detail
Review contextualizing the practice field relevant to your work.
Methods taken in developing the work
A technical rider detailing:
Technical equipment you will provide and what you may require
Setup details such as tables, space requirements, power, visuals, audio.
Access requirement (if applicable)
Other documentation of the work (this can include web links to other sites)
Organisers should indicate if it will be possible to run the session in hybrid format with remote participants (this is not a requirement though).
Doctoral Consortium
The consortium will offer participants the opportunity to share nascent cutting-edge research in the interdisciplinary field of music and AI. Researchers whose work involves performance systems are encouraged to make a submission to give a paper, a demonstration, or a short performance. The colloquium is organised by Sussex and Iceland University of the Arts doctoral researchers, with support from key researchers in the field. The colloquium will serve as an ideal platform for practice based researchers to discuss research questions, methods, and get feedback on work-in-progress.
* Doctoral Consortium paper format is the same as the Scientific Paper format, except shorter (2000-3000 words) and not anonymous.
This consortium will take place in Sussex Humanities Lab on Day 1.
Ethics Statement
All submissions should include an ethics statement. This section might include information (where appropriate) about:
Potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial)
Whether the research was approved (where appropriate) by an institutional ethics committee
The potential societal, social or environmental impact of your work.
Contact
You can contact the conference chairs at [email protected]
Call for Alt-AIMC and Doctoral Consortium Participation
Deadlines for papers and performances have passed, but we are opening up for contributions of late-breaking research both for our Alt-AIMC strand and the Doctoral Consortium.
Alt-AIMC: Call for Papers
Alt-AIMC is a submission track in the 2023 AI Musical Creativity Conference for late-breaking research, work-in-progress reports, and novel, thought-provoking, risky or disruptive ideas about music and artificial intelligence. We welcome work that might not fit with the standard conference review process, for example, work that:
• addresses or suggests controversial ideas
• questions and challenges current ideas and research
• pushes or subverts boundaries of the field
• provides novel insights and new critical perspectives
We also welcome papers on late-breaking research results that were too late for the main call, or in-progress projects that would benefit from feedback from the conference community.
Review Process
Alt-AIMC will follow an informal review process, where papers will be commented on by the organising committee. Papers will be judged on (a) value to the conference community (b) novelty (c) where appropriate, novel, creative and critical perspectives (d) the quality of writing/presentation.
Accepted papers will be presented at the conference.
Submission Instructions
Please submit short papers (up to 2000 words) within the scope of the indicative topics in our main call for participation (https://aimc2023.pubpub.org/cfp). Follow the instructions detailed in the call for writing a paper on pubpub, then email your pubpub link to [email protected] with the subject ‘Alt-AIMC Submission’. Submissions should not be anonymised.
Dates
1st July: Submission deadline
21st July: Notifications
Doctoral Consortium
The consortium will offer participants the opportunity to share nascent cutting-edge research in the interdisciplinary field of music and AI. Researchers whose work involves performance systems are encouraged to make a submission to give a paper, a demonstration, or a short performance. The colloquium is organised by Sussex and Iceland University of the Arts doctoral researchers, with support from key researchers in the field. The colloquium will serve as an ideal platform for practice based researchers to discuss research questions, methods, and get feedback on work-in-progress.
Doctoral Consortium paper format is the same as the Scientific Paper format, except shorter (2000-3000 words) and not anonymous.
This consortium will take place in Sussex Humanities Lab on Day 1.
Submission Instructions
Please submit short papers (up to 2000-3000 words) within the scope of the indicative topics in our main call for participation (https://aimc2023.pubpub.org/cfp). Follow the instructions detailed in the call for writing a paper on pubpub, then email your pubpub link to [email protected] with the subject ‘AIMC Doctoral Consortium’. Submissions should not be anonymised.
Dates
1st July: Submission deadline
21st July: Notifications
AIMC Reviewing Guidelines
Thank you for becoming a peer reviewer for the AIMC 2023 conference.
As part of our commitment to open science and transparency, the AIMC 2023 peer review process will be conducted using OpenReview, which makes both the reviews and authors' responses publicly available after final publication (see below for more info about OpenReview). Your review should be seen as a valuable contribution to the field and a discussion that furthers ideas on the topic. To ensure clarity and readability, please follow these guidelines when reviewing a manuscript:
Understand the conference's scope: Read the call for papers, author guidelines, and any other relevant information to ensure that the manuscript you're reviewing fits within the conference's scope, theme and contributes to the field.
Evaluate the manuscript: Carefully assess the manuscript's strengths and weaknesses, considering its novelty, technical soundness, clarity, and potential impact on the field. Look for any errors, inconsistencies, or gaps in the research.
Provide constructive feedback: Write a review that outlines the manuscript's strengths and weaknesses, offering specific suggestions for improvement, such as additional experiments, clarifications, or revisions to the methodology or analysis. Be respectful and courteous in your comments, even if you disagree with the authors' conclusions or methods. Address the following categories:
Project idea and key contribution
Research questions and context
Methodologies
Project outputs and interpretation of results
General writing style, media elements, and references
Maintain confidentiality: Keep the manuscript and its contents confidential, and avoid discussing it with others outside of the review process. Be aware of personal biases and conflicts of interest that could influence your review. If you have a potential conflict of interest, disclose it to the program chairs or editors.
Adhere to deadlines: Submit your review within the given timeframe, and notify the program chairs or editors if you're unable to meet the deadline. Timely reviews are crucial for maintaining the quality and integrity of the peer review process.
Important dates: The deadline for peer reviews is May 10th (AoE) on OpenReview. Following the Reviews deadline, there will be a two-week Discussion Period during which authors can respond to peer reviews and clarify issues using the OpenReview platform.
We appreciate your commitment to providing thoughtful and constructive reviews that contribute to the advancement of the field.
If you have any questions, please do reach out to us.
OpenReview Discussion Period: A Guide for Authors and Reviewers
The OpenReview Discussion Period is an essential part of the review process, designed to promote transparency, collaboration, and constructive feedback between authors and reviewers. If you are unfamiliar with how the OpenReview Discussion Period works, this guide will provide you with an overview of the process and your role as a reviewer. You can also browse OpenReview discussions online to get a feel for how they work and what value they provide.
Purpose of the Discussion Period
The primary goal of the Discussion Period is to facilitate communication between authors and reviewers, allowing for clarifications, addressing concerns, and discussing potential improvements to the submitted work. This interactive and public process promotes a more thorough understanding of the research and fosters a collaborative atmosphere in the academic community.
How it Works
Review Submission: As a reviewer, you will submit your review by the given deadline, following the guidelines provided by the conference organisers.
Discussion Period Begins: After the Review deadline, the Discussion Period commences lasting for two weeks. During this time, authors can view the reviews and respond to the feedback provided by the reviewers.
Author Responses: Authors are encouraged to address the reviewers' comments, provide clarifications, and discuss any changes they plan to make in response to the feedback. They may also ask questions or seek further clarification from the reviewers.
Reviewer Participation: As a reviewer, you are expected to engage in the discussion by responding to the authors' comments and addressing any questions or concerns they may have. This is your opportunity to provide additional feedback, clarify your initial review, or discuss any new information that the authors have provided.
Ongoing Dialogue: The discussion between authors and reviewers may continue throughout the Discussion Period, fostering a constructive dialogue that benefits both parties.
Discussion Period Ends: Once the Discussion Period concludes, the authors will have a better understanding of the reviewers' feedback and will be able to make any necessary revisions to their work. This process ultimately contributes to a higher quality final submission.
Final Reviews: Reviewers will have a final chance to update their reviews based on the Discussion Period outcomes, before the conference programme is decided and author notifications are published.
Remember, the OpenReview Discussion Period is an opportunity for reviewers and authors to engage in an open and collaborative dialogue with each other. Your active participation and constructive feedback during this period are essential to ensuring a transparent and effective review process.
