Minitek Festival New York
The masterminds behind minimoo bring to you top techno performers, digital art installations, and green business practices at minitek, a first-time three-day electronic music and innovation festival in New York City from Friday, September 12th to Sunday, September 14th, 2008.
minitek music
The minitek line-up is top notch, including a healthy sampling of acclaimed international artists and emerging electronic music talent that will play both live and DJ sets. Featured artists include: Richie Hawtin, M.A.N.D.Y., Tiefschwarz, Audion (aka Matthew Dear), Francois K, Guy Gerber, Marco Carola, Troy Pierce, and Audiofly. Rock out to U.S. debut performances by Dilo vs. Gurtz, Fase Miusic Sender, Format:B, Monoblock, and Seph and be sure to give props to Camea, Heidi, and Magda for representing the ladies.
Complete line-up info, free podcast downloads and information on a remix competition are available here.
minitek innovation
In addition to the music component, an ingenious array of experimental and innovative art, design, and technology installations will be featured in the innovation pavillion during minitek day. Selected pieces from both budding talent and award-winning visual artists will be projected onto 360-degrees of screens surrounding the dance floor and stage. Prepare yourself for stunning landscapes by Marius Watz and Burak Ariken, video installations by Devan Simunovich and Nica Offenbac, and 3D light projection by Albert Hwang at minitek night.
minitek village
The village will serve as an exhibition area for a range of creative industry players to demo, discover, and network. Get in the mix and mingle with music technology companies (such as Ableton), local and international record labels, designers, and many others.
minitek going green
Striving to encourage, promote and educate visitors about recycling and proper waste disposal, minitek is collaborating with Clean Vibes (a company dedicated to responsible on-site waste management of outdoor festivals and events), WasteWise (an Environmental Protection Agency partnership program helping US organizations eliminate waste),and Eco Products (provider of 100% bio- degradable concession disposables). Rock and Wrap It Up! (a nonprofit that arranges the collection and donation of leftover food from concerts, sporting events, political rallies, and college and school cafeterias) will also be present to recover and deliver all edible leftover food from the festival.
minitek tickets
Tickets are on sale exclusively here. The festival, which costs $80 for a weekend pass and $175 for a VIP pass, is open to all ages during the day and is 18+ at night.
minitek location
Day location is Coney Island (Bowery St. and Stillwell Ave).
Night location is in midtown Manhattan at Penn Plaza on 401 7th Avenue (between 33rd and 34th St).
