Highlights From Moogest 2016

 

 

 

Laurie Anderson, Reggie Watts, Explosions in the Sky, The Orb, D∆WN, Oneohtrix Point Never, Jaron Lanier, and Shimon: The Marimba Playing Robot Among Photo Highlights from Day 3 (May 21) of Moogfest 2016

 

Durham, North Carolina (May 22, 2016): Moogfest 2016 continued with Day 3 on Saturday, May 21st, with performances by Laurie Anderson, Reggie Watts, D∆WN, sunn O))), Explosions in the Sky, The Orb, and Empress Of and a keynote by virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier.


Highlights of Day 3 included:

  • Performances by Laurie Anderson, Reggie Watts, D∆WN, sunn O))), Explosions in the Sky, The Orb, and Empress Of.
  • A keynote address by virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier, who discussed the Future of Creativity.

    "The one thing I want to ask of you is, to push as hard as you can to make technology beautiful and expressive.” - Jaron Lanier

  • Free outdoor events including “Electronic Music for Children and Experimental Adults” with DJ Lance Rock and Yo Gabba Gabba!, Reggie Watts in an outdoor amphitheatre and the Moogfest Reggae Soundsystem Party with Lister Hewan-Lowe, Laurent “Tippy” Alfred, Mad Professor and Blazer Soundsystem.

 


Moogfest 2016
 celebrates the legacy of Bob Moog, the visionary engineer who pioneered the analog synthesizer and other technology tools used by artists like Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, and Kraftwerk. The four-day festival from May 19-22 will feature over 300 innovators in music, art, and technology -- from Gary Numan, GZA, Grimes and Laurie Anderson to virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier and transhumanist visionary Dr. Martine Rothblatt. For the first time, Moogfest is taking place in Durham, North Carolina, a fast-growing capital of technology, culture and entrepreneurship.

 


See the complete Moogfest schedule here.

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