It's Play time on the South Bank

Optronica is the fifth collaboration in the PlayStation Season, which see the games console manufacturer team up with leading cultural institutions.

This month it's the turn of the BFI. The hybrid music and film festival will take place from 14 to 18 March at the BFI Imax and the newly renovated National Film Theatre, which is being re-launched as BFI Southbank.

Optronica will feature live audio-visual performances, screenings, talks, workshops and special presentations.

The BFI Imax will host world premieres of new shows by Lemon Jelly's Fred Deakin and Nick Franglen, graphic designer and musician Trevor Jackson, and the design group Airside, among others.

Work by acclaimed audio-visual artists will go on show at BFI Southbank, including new shows by Japanese artist Ryoichi Kurokawa, Berlin-based Rechenzentrum and innovative Spanish group Reactable.

Plus, there will be illustrated talks on the history of visual music, interactive installations and an audio-visual club night at the ICA.

Optronica takes place at BFI Southbank, BFI Imax and the ICA from 14 to 18 March. Visit www.optronica.org for more details.