Sónar Festival 2024 will showcase pioneers in electronic music, diverse global micro-scenes, AI experts, and innovators in digital and audiovisual culture. The event runs from June 12th to 16th in Barcelona, expanding through the city with Sónar Week, OFFSónar, +RAIN Film Festival, THE CUBE, and SonarMies.
Sónar by Day :
Sónar by Day will feature a rich mix of international headliners and rising stars, offering performances across three evenings at SonarVillage by Estrella Damm:
Thursday: Folamour presents a new audiovisual show.
Friday: Laurent Garnier returns to the festival.
Saturday: Kittin b2b David Vunk.
Spanish electronic music’s fusion with pop, rap, and R&B will be highlighted by local talents such as Judeline, ABHIR, and pablopablo.
International acts like Kabeaushé, HorsegiirL, and Toya Delazy will add to the lineup.
The diversity of club culture will be showcased with performances from Marie Davidson, Skin On Skin, DJ Gigola, and Blck Mamba. Additionally, Yerai Cortés will bring a touch of flamenco with his new show “Guitarra Coral.”
Sónar by Night :
Sónar by Night will feature a range of pioneering and innovative artists from the electronic music scene and beyond.
Highlights include:
Air: Performing their debut album “Moon Safari” in full.
Jessie Ware: Disco revivalist sounds.
Vince Staples: Creative Californian rapper.
Kaytranada: Multi-talented artist with new music.
Techno and house music will be well-represented by:
Paul Kalkbrenner, Ben Böhmer, and Adriatique: Known for emotional and powerful techno.
Charlotte de Witte: Showcasing her new performance, “Overdrive.”
Richie Hawtin: Presenting his new concept show “DEX EFX X0X.”
Kerri Chandler: Performing “Reel-2-Reel,” mixing live with reel-to-reel tapes.
A new addition is the SonarLab x Printworks stage, featuring a unique audiovisual setup with artists like CASISDEAD, KI/KI live, JASSS, and Eliza Rose b2b Dan Shake b2b Sally C.
SonarCar will host hyperlocal scenes from around the world, showcasing acts like Tayhana’s Club Latinx, La Goony Chonga, Verushka, and radical collectives BLEX and Club Cringe.
Sónar+D: Exploring Digital Creativity, integral to Sónar by Day, will address the adoption of AI in creative industries. The program includes an inaugural conference, “Generating Panic?”, and features debates, talks, and performances on AI’s impact on the arts. Participants include artists Marta Verde and Nicole L’Huillier, researcher Sasha Costanza-Chock, and representatives from creative agencies Superblue and Moment Factory.
Sónar 2024 promises an interesting mix of musical performances and cultural experiences at Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night. The festival will showcase a diverse line-up of international and local artists, innovative techno and house music acts, and unique audiovisual presentations, making it a significant event in the global electronic music and digital culture scene.
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