Inaugural Crux festival releases full audiovisual lineup and programme
Performances from The Light Surgeons, AJA, Waterflower, Parallel Action and more complement panels, interactive workshops and jam sessions
Celebrates 10 years of innovation in electronic music and audiovisual performance
Affordably priced tickets (see here), including full weekend passes at £23, and day passes at £10.
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.
Set to feature groundbreaking performances, including The Light Surgeons’ unveiling of their live cinema show 'Atemporal 2.0', AJA's raw and visceral show, and Waterflower's avant-pop AV extravaganza from Latvia, the festival promises an electrifying experience.
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.
Nick Feldman, Director at Crux, said: “We are excited to unveil Crux Festival, a culmination of a decade-long journey dedicated to pushing the boundaries of electronic music and visual performance. With an electrifying lineup and a vibrant array of activities, Crux Festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of creativity and innovation.”
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.
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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/
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About Crux Events
Crux is a pioneering series of events that have redefined the electronic music and audiovisual landscape in London. With a decade-long legacy of innovation and creativity, Crux Events continues to push the boundaries of artistic expression, captivating audiences with groundbreaking performances and immersive experiences.
About Rich Mix
Rich Mix welcomes the communities of the world in East London to create, enjoy and share culture. Open since 2006, Rich Mix is a charity connecting some of the city’s most adventurous and diverse audiences to a vital, exciting and ambitious programme of contemporary culture. Rooted in the city but open to the world, they champion diversity in everything they do.
Rich Mix’s programme covers every genre imaginable – from live music, spoken word, theatre, dance, talks and visual art in our performance and exhibition spaces to independent films and blockbusters across our three-screen cinema. Through creative engagement programmes, the charity develops and facilitates the creative potential of young people, families, children and wide-ranging communities from across East London. A Shoreditch landmark, the building is home to 20+ of the city’s most socially progressive and innovative creative businesses and charities.
About Arts Council England
Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture. We have set out our strategic vision in Let’s Create that by 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish and where everyone of us has access to a remarkable range of high-quality cultural experiences. From 2023 to 2026 we will invest over £440 million of public money from Government and an estimated £93 million from The National Lottery each year to help support the sector and to deliver this vision. www.artscouncil.org.uk
Following the Covid-19 crisis, the Arts Council developed a £160 million Emergency Response Package, with nearly 90% coming from the National Lottery, for organisations and individuals needing support. We are also one of the bodies responsible for administering the Government’s unprecedented Culture Recovery Fund of which we delivered over £1 billion to the sector in grants and loans. Find out more
at www.artscouncil.org.uk/covid19