Noisefest

Noisefest (also known as Nojzfest) is an annual experimental music festival taking place in Ljubljana, Slovenia, since 2001. ^[1]

Several artists from many different countries have participated through the years and the festival has developed a cult following. It is the only festival of its kind in this part of the world and it is the longest-running annual event of its kind globally. The countries that have been represented by artist participation in the festival are Japan, Italy, Canada, Slovenia, Croatia, USA, Sweden, Germany, France, Australia, Slovakia, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Basque Country, Serbia, Turkey, Greece, Russia, Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Ireland. ^[2]

It is organized by DRMK (Društvo za Razvoj Mladinske Kulture), a "Collective for the Development of Youth Culture", as would be translated from the name in Slovene. ^[3]

History

The festival has taken place every year since 2001 in Metelkova, in the center of Ljubljana.^[4] Apart from a wide range of music performances, it has also featured video screenings, lectures, workshops, photography exhibitions, DJ sets, and a CD/Vinyl Record/Cassette market. ^[5]

2001

April 13-14, at Klub Gromka.

Performers: Minimal Bastard, Hermit, Ovo, Koji Asano, Inu Yaroh, Praying for Oblivion, Sist en 343, Kozmik Rajders, Karmakumulator, Hruki & Kunstl.

2002

April 12-13, at Klub Gromka.

Performers: Deca Debilane, Pero-Fotar, Paradox X, Marko Ciciliani, (r), Sikhara, USAisamonster, Karmakumulator, Dog Eat Hot Dog, Marko Cicliani & Jerko Valdevit, Slovenian Noise Combo

2003

April 10-12, at Klub Gromka.

Performers: Andreas Hagberg, Kunstwerk Gegen Kunstsein "Fleischkrawal Projekt", Đorđ, Shitoba, 7 That Spells, Küpper Busch Junior, Ffliperr, Đuro Iz Druge Galaksije, Ned, Äquatorkälte, G.Las, Discotheque Grönland, Niemand

2004

April 9-10, at Klub Gromka.

Performers: Đuro Iz Druge Galaksije, Ventolin Orchestra, Urbsounds feat. RBNX, Jamka, Urbanfailure, Justice Yeldham and the Dynamic Ribbon Device, Lain, Kawasaki Motoguzzi, Gen 26, Suši Pank, Ovo, Par Nobile Fratrum, Man Manly, Shitoba, Amper-O-Mat, W.K.L.

2005

April 12-13, at Klub Gromka.

Performers: Zurichagainstzurich, Tiws/Reca, Nautical Almanac, Sikhara, Shitoba, Democrisy, Matthew Ostrowski & George Cremaschi, Amper-O-Mat, Ventolin Orchestra, Mondo Cane

2006

April 14, at Klub Šot 24,5.

Performers: A.U.B., Dave Phillips, Guignol Dangereux, Jean Philippe Gross

2007

April 13-14, at Menza Pri Koritu. ^[6]

Performers: Massaccesi, Odrz, Noise.Wall, Pamba, Mattin, Suši Pank, Eric Boros, Cities in Desolation, Rinus van Alebeek, Aanalog Suicide

2008

April 11-12, at Menza Pri Koritu. ^[7]

Performers: Goosli Noise, Gokkun, Milf Wolf, Jesus is Angry and Your Local God: Choking Bishops, Aluviana, Cock Cobra, Broken Sleep, Gingagaruga, Franz Fjodor, Supraphon Family, Squirt

2009

April 3-4, at Menza Pri Koritu. ^[8]

Performers: Bipolar Joe, Smetnja, Company Fuck, Jesus is Angry, DJ Digital Ramone, Kikiriki, Mr. Brutal's Hexen Kuche vs. Geisterfahrer, Šundrdisko, Vomit Sprinkler

2010

April 2-3, at Menza Pri Koritu.

Performers: END OF SILENCE (Germany), SKLO (Czech republic), FAKE MISTRESS (Germany), FUKTE vs. SUBURBAN HOWL (Italy), ALUVIANA (Ljubljana / Slovenia), SUPRAPHON FAMILY (Slovakia), NAPALMED (Czech republic), DEZROYADAM (Turkey), THE SUPERUSERS (Australia), BAS BLEU (Ljubljana / Slovenia), BILLY HARRIS (USA), JESUS IS ANGRY(Greece)

2011

April 1-2, at Menza Pri Koritu

Performers: To be announced.

Aesthetic

The Noisefest is based on experimental and noise music and art with almost all derivatives included. The artists that have performed at the festival range from noise music to industrial music, ambient music to avant garde, sludge rock to death metal, and anything in between. All other art forms featured in the festival are in some way related to this aesthetic. Metelkova's Yugoslav military history and architecture is an integral part of this aesthetic.

Ethics

The festival is based on DIY ethics and remains independent of the mainstream music industry. This is another unique aspect of the festival. It is considered an international celebration of DIY Culture, with a focus on experimental arts. Communal vegetarian meals are organized every day of the festival for the artists and the audience. Since a lot of the artists have self-released albums which are not always widely available worldwide, the festival also acts as a swap meet for rare records and other artworks.

See also

• Cassette Culture
• List of noise musicians
• Experimental Music
• Noise Music
• Noise Fest

References

1. ^ Mladina Magazine, "Nojzerski kongres", (2001) [1]
2. ^ DRMK, "Noise Festivals" [2]
3. ^ DRMK, "Who we are" [3]
4. ^ Cultural Profiles, "Slovenia: Cultural Profile" [4]
5. ^ DRMK, "Photos" [5]
6. ^ Heathen Harvest, "DRMK Noise Festival" [6]
7. ^ Mira Vejvoda, "Noise Fest" [7]
8. ^ Kadmus Arts, "Noise Festival" [8]