Inaugural Crux Festival Releases Full Audiovisual Lineup And Programme

Crux, known for interactive electronic music and audiovisual (AV) events across the capital, has announced its inaugural Crux Festival on 13th and 14th April 2024 at Rich Mix arts centre in East London.

Attendees can expect a weekend of diverse electronic music and visual performance, as well as a rich tapestry of daytime activities including talks, Ableton workshops, and open-mic-style electronic music performance slots.

On Saturday 13th April, attendees will be treated to immersive audio experiences to boundary-pushing AV showcases, as the festival’s programme is carefully curated to captivate and inspire audiences of all backgrounds.

The event will open with a video projection mapping workshop from AV expert and electronic artist Dave Stitch. A thought-provoking panel discussion about the prominence of women in electronic music will also take place, and the excitement will continue as visionary innovator Toby Spark takes the stage to share 3D-reactive audiovisual app ‘Volta’ and the captivating story behind Fuel Records.

As the sun sets on Saturday night following performances from Kareem Samara, I Am FYA and Error CD, the energy will continue to soar with a high-octane afterparty plus appearances from Parallel Action, Polyop, Freddy Frogs and more.

Sunday’s schedule will focus on engagement, as well as performances from boutique production company The Light Surgeons, Ross Flight plus more.

An interactive workshop from DMLab (a space for disabled and non-disabled musicians and technologists) will offer attendees the chance to explore accessibility in electronic music, while audiovisual jam sessions will create an inclusive atmosphere, making everyone feel welcome to join in and contribute to the event’s vibrant energy.

Crux Festival, is set to be a culmination of a decade-long journey dedicated to pushing the boundaries of electronic music and visual performances. In a concerted effort to ensure accessibility, Crux Festival offers affordably priced tickets, with options ranging from full weekend passes at £23 to day passes at £10. The festival’s realisation has been made possible through a project grant provided by Arts Council England, in collaboration with Rich Mix.

For more information, including the full program and ticketing details, visit the Crux Festival or Rich Mix website.  https://richmix.org.uk/events/crux-festival-of-audiovisual-performing-arts/

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‘Crux Festival’

13th-14th April 2023

Programme:

Saturday (14:00-21:00)

Workshop: Dave Stitch – projection mapping

Panel: Women in electronic music

Talk: Toby Spark – Volta app and Fuel Records

Performance: Kareem Samara featuring L’Aubaine

Performance: I Am Fya

Performance: Error CD featuring Mowgli

Saturday (21:00-01:00)

Performance: Parallel Action

Performance: AJA

Performance: Moor Mur featuring Mouse on the Telly

Performance: Polyop

Performance: Freddy Frogs featuring Hyper VJ

Sunday (15:00-23:00)

Performance and talk: Ross Flight

Workshop: DM Lab – accessibility in electronic music

Performance: Halina Rice – immersive audio

Performance: The Light Surgeons

Performance: And/Or featuring 2-Digit

Performance: Waterflower

Performance: Crux all-star – Incirrata and Stormfield

Full lineup:

The Light Surgeons

AJA

Waterflower

Polyop

And/Or

Error C.D

I Am Fya

Kareem Samara

Moormur

Parallel Action

Ross Flight

Freddy Frogs

Halina Rice

Location: Rich Mix

35-47 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E1 6LA

Cost: £23 Festival Pass, £10 Day Passes

Tickets: https://richmix.org.uk/events/crux-festival-of-audiovisual-performing-arts/