Moogfest 2014 Announces Music Showcase Curators Including Experimental Record Labels
Along with inviting some of the world's preeminent thought leaders to participate in the daytime conference, including multimedia artist Laurie Anderson, disco pioneer Giorgio Moroder, film composer Cliff Martinez, and instrument pioneer Roger Linn, among others, Moogfest 2014 invites Moog-inspired record labels and the music industry's most respected taste makers to curate their own music showcases.
- (1888PressRelease) December 12, 2013 - ASHEVILLE, NC - Emmy Parker, Brand Director, Moog Music Inc. & Moogfest tells Billboard Biz, "These companies nurture brilliant artists that we are lucky enough to build instruments for. Our respect for them runs deep, they are experts in their niche of electronic music and we are excited that they will be bringing their unique perspectives to stages at Moogfest. We're crafting an event that celebrates the innovative spirit of Bob Moog: different modes of thinking, new ideas and technology, and intensely diverse music. These are the right group of creative curators to make that happen on the music side."
Ghostly International's founder Sam Valenti recognizes that "The Moog history and legacy has been about the future while maintaining the craftsmanship of the past." RVNG INTL's Matt Werth adds, "Moog has undeniably shaped the sound of electronic and experimental music since its introduction. Whether implemented in the work of the younger generation of artists on RVNG via vintage/ updated machines and soft synths or test driven by the older generation; the Moog remains an inspiration and catalyst for forward sounds."
Furthermore, Warp Records' North American Label Manager, Josh Berman explains, "Moog pioneered the world of analog synths and brought that technology into the home studio, the sound of a Moog can be heard throughout the history of our recordings." He adds, "We experienced firsthand the great company and amazing people at Moogfest when Brian Eno, Flying Lotus and Battles performed. When we were approached to help curate, it was a no brainer to get involved." Matthew Morgan, Co-Founder of AFROPUNK agrees, "Robert Moog and his synthesizers have been consistent cultural drivers, taking art, music and technology (and hence, society) forward. AFROPUNK shares such values and aspirations."
While Fool's Gold Co-Founder/DJ/Producer, Nick Catchdubs points out, "We love working with artists and brands who share the Fool's Gold ethos to innovate and (more importantly) have fun while doing so. Moog is a legendary company that's stayed DIY all these years, and you can tell their events are put together with real love and care. It's already been a lot of fun starting the process of planning our showcase." Sam Fotias, Director of Operations for Paxahau who are curating Movement Detroit's showcase in addition to booking Moogfest's nighttime lineup confirms, "The passion that the Moog team has for their product and company are principles that are extremely significant within our own company."
Other curators include label No.19, who has become an internationally recognized beacon for quality underground electronic music after playing unforgettable 'Social Experiment' parties at events such as Sonar, BPM Festival and Fabric, London, along with No. 19 Music's latest album series, Social Experiment 003 - a compilation by legendary techno/house progenitors of the ultra-deep variety, Art Department. Also joining are Crew Love, the collaborative concept of three record labels - Wolf + Lamb, Soul Clap, and Double Standard - known for their devotion to music that challenges the mind, moves the heart, and sways the hips. Add onto that, Moogfest's neighboring Hopscotch Festival, and Austin's Favorite Synth Shop, Switched On, which goes beyond the scope of the typical musical instrument store including education, making it a go-to shop for both promising and prominent artists such as Trent Reznor and Vincent Gallo.
Music showcases will be part of the nighttime programming that will feature diverse, landmark musical performances by new trailblazers, early pioneers of electronic music, and major headliners in over ten venues across the city of Asheville, NC. Headliners will be announced later this month.
TICKET INFO:
Moogfest 2014 GA Package - $199* Available Through Thursday, December 19, 2013.
After this date, GA Package increases to $299 while availability lasts.
Last chance to buy GA tickets that include access to both day and night programming for ONLY $199:
Day Programming
Five days of mind-expanding conversation, experimentation, and collaboration for creative and technology professionals across seven venues in downtown Asheville. The conference is guided by pioneers of music and technology, and co-curated by some of the most important thinkers of today.
5 days, 8 venues, over 60 talks, panels, discussion, presentations, and film screenings with futurist thinkers, inventors, entrepreneurs, designers, engineers, artists, and musicians. First announcement here: http://www.moogfest.com/speakers
New Media art installations and interactive technology experiences and exhibitions
Film screenings
Experimental performances
Workshops and other interactive educational forums
Open-source hardware hackathon
Day programming Hours: Wednesday 3pm-7pm, Thursday - Sunday: 11am - 6pm, Sunday 11am - 3pm.
Night Programming
Five evenings of landmark musical performances by new trailblazers, early pioneers of electronic music, and major headliners.
5 nights, 10 venues, over 100 artists including concerts, experimental performances, and new music showcases.
Headliners announced in December, 2013
Night programming hours: Wednesday - Saturday: 7pm - 2am, Sunday 3pm - 6pm.
Moogfest VIP Package - $499*
Includes all benefits of the GA ticket PLUS:
VIP's Get in First EVERYWHERE
Priority Festival Check In
VIP Entrance at Each Venue
VIP lounge at US Cellular Center with Private Bar and WiFi
Reserved Seating and Areas for VIPs
Moogfest 2014 Program
Moogfest T-Shirt
Moogfest Gift Bag
Exclusive Invitations to VIP Only Events
Plus Much More To Be Announced
*Plus Applicable fees
Moogfest is also offering a limited run of unique VIP experiences for the true synth aficionado at www.moogfest.com/tickets
Moogfest also hosts free events open to the public:
4 day street festival, including new media art installations and live music
2 day North Carolina Tech Expo & Interactive Job Fair
5 day new electronic instrument pop-up shop
About Moogfest:
Since 2004, Moogfest has been a gathering for the musicians that worked closely with Bob and his instruments. In 2014, Moogfest is amplifying its vision and becoming a 5-Day event dedicated to the synthesis of technology, art and music. Moogfest honors the inventiveness of Bob Moog and the legacy of the analog synth with an experimental line up of daytime conference programming and landmark nightly performances. Moogfest takes place April 23-27th, 2014 in downtown Asheville, NC.
About Moog Music:
Moog Music is the leading producer of analog synthesizers in the world. The company and its customers carry on the legacy of its founder, electronic musical instrument pioneer, Dr. Bob Moog. The company hosts Moogfest, a five-day festival celebrating the intersection of music and technology in honor of Moog's innovative spirit. All of Moog's instruments are hand built in its factory on the edge of downtown Asheville, NC.
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