C2C, the venerable avant-pop festival founded in Turin, Italy, will host its inaugural US edition at New York's Knockdown Center next year. Taking place on May 9, the event will feature Oneohtrix Point Never, Nala Sinephro, Two Shell, Evilgiane and John Glacier, as well as more to be announced, all across multiple stages at the Knockdown Center complex. Oneohtrix Point Never will present Again 2his audiovisual show with live video and puppetry by Freeka Tet.
In a press release, festival founder Sergio Ricciardone said: “Bringing the C2C Festival to the US marks a pivotal milestone in the festival's long journey. Over the years, C2C has grown into a global platform for contemporary and innovative music. Choosing the Knockdown Center as the venue for our first US release aligns with C2C's vision. Bold and forward-thinking, C2C Festival is excited to share its distinct artistic vision – dedicated to the spirit of avant-garde and new pop – with new communities.”
Since the festival's inception in Italian over two decades ago, C2C (formerly known as Club to Club) has also hosted satellite events at London's Roundhouse, as well as becoming part of Pitchfork's description of our favorite festivals.
Read “At 2016's Club to Club Festival, Dance Music's Growing Embrace of Futurism Reigns” on the field.
