Northside Festival New Additions
Northside Festival has announced additional performers for Northside Music, taking place June 8-11 in the heart of North Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The newly confirmed artists join headliners Dirty Projectors, Miguel, Kamasi Washington, and Thursday, along with previously announced bands like Downtown Boys, Girlpool, Julia Holter and Mary Timony (performing Helium material).
About the Festival
In its ninth year, Northside continues to celebrate the diverse local music scene by presenting an eclectic lineup from Brooklyn and beyond. The new artists pull from a vast range of genres and geographies. Some highlights from these new additions include the likes of, Aldous Harding, Big Thief, Bush Tetras, Destruction Unit, Flock of Dimes, IAN SWEET, Institute, Julianna Barwick, Lydia Lunch, Pelada, Shilpa Ray, Tredici Bacci (performing songs from Dusty Springfield’s Dusty in Memphis) and many more.
In addition, McCarren Park shows benefit the Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn (OSA), a nonprofit dedicated to building a stronger North Brooklyn by improving 45 parks and playgrounds and getting neighbors involved in their community parks.
Curated Showcases
Press outlets, music labels, and guest curators have also partnered with Northside Festival to present tightly curated showcases. A few of many highlights include:
Pitchfork presents –
Downtown Boys
Flesh World
Field Agent (Stephen Lee Clark of Deafheaven)
+ special guests TBA
The 33 1/3 Book Series presents –
Lower Dens performing songs from ABBA’s Gold: Greatest Hits
Tredici Bacci performing songs from Dusty Springfield’s Dusty in Memphis
+ more TBA
The Creative Independent presents-
Julia Holter (solo)
Georgia + a live conversation between Emel Mathlouthi and Victoria Ruiz (of Downtown Boys) and writer Amy Rose Spiegel
AdHoc & Brooklyn Vegan Present:
Aldous Harding
Northside & Le Poisson Rouge present: Downtown Trip –
Craig Leon & Martin Rev
Bush Tetras
+ special guest emcee Lydia Lunch
Sacred Bones 10th Anniversary showcase –
Destruction Unit
Institute
Pop. 1280
Cheena
The Hunt + special guests
Orange Milk Records presents –
Foodman
Kate NV
Giant Claw
Seth Graham
Machine Girl
Maharadja Sweets
G.S. Sultan
Honnda
Tickets
Early Bird badges are on sale now with Music passes starting at $75 and including “all access” to over 300 bands; Innovation badges at $499 with access to 150+ speakers; and Premium badges are also available for $549 and provide access to all events at the festival. Entry for badgeholders subject to venue capacity. Individual tickets are available for McCarren Park shows now. For a complete list of talent & performers, visit the Northside Festival’s website here.
About Northside Media
Northside Festival is the flagship event of Northside Media, which creates exceptional content and experiences for passionate music, innovation & food communities.
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Eric- FestPop Staff Writer
