Unsound Music and Art Festival (edited)

Since 2003, Unsound Music Festival has been providing entertainment, both through music and art to the people of Poland. With seven festivals behind them, they have decided to have their North American debut here, in New York City.

This years Festival, which took place on February 4th through the 14th, in multiple venues throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, choose to focus on forging new links between music genres, generations, and artistic practices.

“ You get a little bit of everything, is electronic, punk, panels, films and art installations, Said Sam Campbell a photography volunteer from Colorado. Everyone comes together for the love of art and music. Because of that, I couldn’t imagine a better place to have the festival then here in New York."

Unsound was broken up into five sections. Two however seemed to actually accomplish what the creators were trying to achieve. The first, called the Warhol Series, which were $25 a ticket, took place on the 5th and the 6th of February, was dedicated to and inspired by Andy Warhol. Featuring such artists as, Carl Craig (USA) and NSI (Germany) performing electronic soundtracks to Vintage Andy Warhol films.

The Second was The Kids’ Electronic Music workshop, taking place on the 8th and 9th of February, where producers of electronic music taught kids how to create music by using simple technologies and found objects.

“ All of the kids were so happy and excited. Said Sam Campbell, They kept talking about what they were going to create next. Watching those kids play on stage was by far the most rewarding part of the trip.”

This Festival brought people from all over the world into one place making it one of the most successful first time music festivals to happen in New York. This may have been the first year Unsound came to the United States but it wont be the last.

“I paid to come here and work, Said Amanda Lyne, I’m exhausted, sick and broke but none of that really matters once I step foot into the festival. I wouldn’t change one second of this experience.”