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Track of the Week
#13
: Shintaro Sakamoto - 'Let's Dance Raw'. A former member of Yura Yura Teikoku, Sakamoto's post-apocalyptic exotica is on full display here:
Curated by
@DevendraBanhart
for
#LGW18
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Asia Argento, Devendra Banhart, Moor Mother & Shabaka Hutchings curate at
#LGW18
. Initial line-up:
Current 4-Day Passes available until 7 June.
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🔮 Revealing the curators & initial program for Le Guess Who? 2021.
2021 curators: John Dwyer (
@TheeOhSees
) /
@LucreciaDalt
/ Matana Roberts / Midori Takada /
@PWElverum
Initial program ⟶
Tickets
#LGW21
⟶
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Revealing the initial line-up for
#LGW19
, dedicated to boundary-crossing music from all over the world. 🌍🌏🌎
Special performances + curated programs by
@jennyhval
,
@thebugzoo
,
@pdhiggins
&
@moonduo
+ much more.
Day tickets available now. All info →
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What a ride this was…
#LGW21
without a doubt became one for the books.
We are ecstatic and grateful for all your support. We hope you’ve found new inspiration, ideas and vision in Utrecht.
We'll return in 2022; Early Birds are available now ⟶
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Alt-rock minstrel Mark Lanegan and Italian producer Alessio Natalizia have made a blood pact, and it’s called Not Waving & Dark Mark.
Listen to their collaborative album 'Downwelling':
#LGW19
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💫 Revealing 46 new program additions for
#LGW21
, featuring the first artists invited by our guest curators John Dwyer,
@LucreciaDalt
, Matana Roberts, Midori Takada,
@PWElverum
& much more.
Info / tickets / program so far ⟶
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🌖🌗🌘🌑 DRONE AT HOME 🌑🌒🌓🌔
As part of
@BasilicaHudson
's web-based DRONE this weekend, LGW presents a one-time rebroadcast of recordings from 24-HOUR DRONE at LGW14. Featuring William Basinski, Stephen O'Malley, Julianna Barwick + many more ⟶
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📺 Out now: concert film of
@drycleaningband
live at Le Guess Who? 2022, following the release of their sophomore album ‘Stumpwork’.
Watch in full ⟶
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Thank you so much for celebrating 15 years of Le Guess Who? together with us. It’s been an honor to have you with us. ❤
We hope you’ve had some beautiful days in Utrecht, have made new discoveries and found inspiration during your time with us. (1/3)
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💫 We’re thrilled to announce Heba Kadry, Nala Sinephro, Slauson Malone 1 and Stereolab as guest curators for Le Guess Who? 2023!
Today, we reveal their complete curated programs + the initial artists for the general program of
#LGW23
⟶
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We are extremely grateful to have been able to continue the festival today. Thanks for your continued support; without it, we couldn’t have made
#LGW21
happen.
More info + timeschedule for LGW & U? tomorrow ⟶
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💙 We're thrilled to share the video recordings of Mary Margaret O'Hara's rare live performance at LGW17, premiered by
@thewiremagazine
⟶
The performance was curated by
@perfumegenius
and features two improvised pieces as well as 'Pennies From Heaven'.
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So much love and gratitude goes out to each and every one of you, for being part of LGW19. For your good spirits and your openness. We hope you’ve had an enriching experience.
We can’t wait to welcome you back to Utrecht for
#LGW20
, 12-15 November:
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We’re extremely saddened to hear that
@lowtheband
's Mimi Parker has passed away last night.
All our love, thoughts & prayers go out to Alan and Mimi’s friends & family. ❤
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🖤
@bjork
captured backstage at
#LGW19
by
@melaniemarsman
.
Björk wears Iris van Herpen's black laquer leather 'Synesthesia' dress + custom glass blown 'Shift Souls' face jewelry, created in collaboration with Philip Beesley. 💎
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We just received the award for Best Festival during the IJzeren Podiumdieren awards at
@esns
, as voted by our colleagues of Dutch music venues & festivals. So grateful, thanks all! ❤️
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Presenting our new, hybrid event ON/OFF
📺 LGW ON: We're launching our own online TV channel, curated with Matana Roberts, John Dwyer, Phil Elverum, Lucrecia Dalt, The Bug.
📍 LGW OFF: A completely Corona-proof, 2-day program in Utrecht.
All info ⟶
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Le Guess Who? exists to bring people together through art & music, and despite the uncertainty of the times we have continued to work toward that end.
We proudly reveal the full line-up for
#LGW21
with 70 program additions. Day tickets on sale now ⟶
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🔭 Announcing the next wave of artists for 24-HOUR DRONE, happening live for the first time in four years as part of Drone Day this May.
From electric violin to ritualistic walls of sound, from vibraphone to vocal chants... (1/2)
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From the bottom of our collective heart, Thank You!
More than ever, we believe that music has the power to stimulate new insights and ideas, while also deepening our connection with the world around us. (1/2)
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Extremely sad news: spiritual jazz visionary Pharoah Sanders has passed away. 🖤
Having him perform at LGW17 as part of the curation by Shabazz Palaces was a blessing and a moment we’ll continue to cherish. Rest In Peace.
📸: Tim van Veen
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🔮 Revealing the full curated programs for
#LGW19
+ various special projects.
Featuring
@hollyherndon
,
@Efterklang
, Lightning Bolt,
@MykkiBlanco
, Vladimir Ivkovic,
@amnesiascanner
,
@sudanarchives
,
@thebugzoo
feat.
@BigFlowdan
& much more…
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Experimental cellist Lori Goldston (
@CicadianCello
) releases collaborative album with
@drcarlsonalbion
(
@earthseattle
), dedicated to the memory of Geneviève Castrée. Listen ⟶
Lori Goldston's performance at
#LGW21
is curated by
@PWElverum
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Relive Japanese 10-piece ensemble
@minyocrusaders
' glorious & life-affirming performance at
#LGW19
. 🎉
@MusicMapGlobal
premieres video & full audio of the show ⟶
Listen + watch more LGW recordings ⟶
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We can't wait to welcome you back to Utrecht for
#LGW21
this November 🙏
Featuring Low, Midori Takada, Phil Elverum (Mount Eerie), Matana Roberts, John Dwyer (OSEES), Lucrecia Dalt, Alabaster dePlume, Black Country, New Road + many more.
FB event ⟶
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💿 Tune in:
@stereolabgroop
introduce their curation at
#LGW23
via a personally compiled playlist of the artists they invite to the festival.
Listen via Apple Music, Spotify or Deezer ⟶
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A dream come true to have spiritual jazz icon Pharoah Sanders here with us.
#LGW17
Portrait:
@jsverbeelding
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We’re very proud to have received an ‘IJzeren Podiumdier’ Award today. It was awarded to us by
@_vnpf
for “maintaining a broad and international program, as well as the resilience and imagination that the team showed in re-organizing the entire festival during the weekend.” ❤
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Musical mystics Nicole Mitchell and
@moormother
share 'Offering', the recording of their special collaboration at Le Guess Who? 2018, as part of Moor Mother's curation at the festival.
Listen in full ⟶
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With over 7 billion people on the planet, the music we hear is only a fraction of what’s out there. This is the instinct that keeps us digging.
Thank you for making our celebration of sound such an incredible experience. We'll return next year:
#LGW19
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Revealing the full line-up for
#LGW18
+ day tickets on sale now.
47 new additions, feat. Swamp Dogg, Neneh Cherry, Yves Tumor, Tirzah, Kelsey Lu, Lonnie Holley, Cass McCombs, Midori Takada, Ryley Walker collab w/ Kikagaku Moyo & many more →
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🔮 We're revealing the first artists & full curated programs for
#LGW22
. Day tickets on sale now. Full info ⟶
COSMOS, our hybrid platform, is live now until 15 May with lots of exclusive content. Tune in ⟶
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Today, Johan Gijsen, one of the founders of Le Guess Who?, announces that he will be moving on from the festival organization after 16 years.
We want to express huge thanks and admiration for Johan, his work, the inspiration and passion he has shown us... (1/3)
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💫 Revealing the full line-up for
#LGW22
with 73 new program additions. COSMOS, our hybrid platform, also returns 10-13 November.
Explore the full program ⟶
Limited day tickets remain via ⟶
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Incredible: within the last few days, we have already sold over 50% of our 4-Day Passes for
#LGW23
. Thank you so much for your trust in us 🙏 (1/3)
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Mary Margaret O’Hara live at TivoliVredenburg’s Ronda, curated by
@perfumegenius
.
#LGW17
Photo: Melanie Marsman
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⚡🌪️ A hailstorm of noise: watch powerhouse duo Lightning Bolt perform live at
#LGW19
+ stream their full set ⟶
The performance was curated by
@pdhiggins
, marking the 25th Anniversary of the band.
@thrilljockey
@CHIRPENDALE
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#LGW22
Program Update: we’re pleased to announce that Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Alabaster DePlume, The Bug feat. Flowdan, África Negra, Max Cooper, EIGEN RISICO, Smote and The Brother Moves On will be joining us this year. (1/2)
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Congratulations to
@arooj_aftab
with two Grammy Awards nominations for Best New Artist and Best Global Performance. 💜
📸: Ben Houdijk
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The mighty Savages live at our 10th Anniversary Edition, in TivoliVredenburg's Ronda. Photo: Jelmer de Haas.
#LGW16
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Today, celebrated Israeli singer and musician
@Dudutassa
and award-winning composer and guitarist Jonny Greenwood (
@JnnyG
) release their collaborative album ‘Jarak Qaribak’, which they will present live on the opening night of
#LGW23
⟶
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.
@TomSkinner__
, a staple of the burgeoning underground music scene for the better part of the past twenty years, performs at
#LGW23
following the release of his dazzling record ‘Voices of Bishara’.
📸 Lisanne Lentink
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✨ Something special online today: GRAMMY Award winner
@arooj_aftab
live at Le Guess Who? 2021 concert film.
Watch the Pakistani singer perform 4 tracks from her acclaimed album ‘Vulture Prince’ live at the festival ⟶
#LGW21
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Turkish
@bantmagazine
created a series of illustrated stories about
#LGW21
artists, now presenting the gently hypnagogic melodies of
@ichikoaoba
⟶
Illustrations by Saydan Akşit
Text by Cem Kayiran
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At
#LGW23
, hip-hop iconoclasts Antipop Consortium (
@antipopny
) will perform their long-awaited comeback show – their first European gig since 2009.
Ahead of the festival, Julian Brimmers speaks with the group’s founding members
@mrballbeam
and
@HPrizm
⟶
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Listen: Japanese musician & sound artist
@hacohacodotnet
collaborates with Takako Minekawa, Dustin Wong and Tarnovski on 18-minute ambient piece 'Kannazuki':
Haco is curated by
@jennyhval
for
#LGW19
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📺💙 Relive
@AldousHarding
's magnificent performance at Le Guess Who? 2019: watch 'Designer' and 'The Barrel' performed live at the festival ⟶
#LGW19
@4AD_Official
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Rapper and producer Ashanti Mutinta, aka
@backxwash
, gave a life-affirming performance at
#LGW23
. Our residential photographer Melanie Marsman was present to capture some of the special moments, on stage as well as backstage.
View the full photo series ⟶
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✨ Thanks for another beautiful evening at
#LGW21
. We'll return tomorrow afternoon – the new timeschedule is now available (subject to change) ⟶
See you tomorrow!
📸: Tim van Veen
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At the moment, we can only hope that we're able to present LGW OFF mid-November. In the meantime, we at least want to share the program we have planned for you ⟶ .
Tickets for LGW OFF will go on sale at a later date – we'll let you know asap.
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Illustration by
@ethemonur
for
@kingbritt
x
@SaulWilliams
' collaborative performance at
#LGW18
.
Find the full illustrated story by
@bantmagazine
in our official program guide soon.
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We’ll pay tribute to the late, great Pharoah Sanders at
#LGW23
with the world premiere of ‘The Harvest Time Project’, feat. Irreversible Entanglements, Domenico Lancellotti and Tisziji Muñoz, under the musical direction of Joshua Abrams. Full info ⟶
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.
@moormother
has put together a playlist as introduction for her curated program at
#LGW18
. Listen via
@thewiremagazine
:
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Bo Ningen live at TivoliVredenburg's Pandora, curated by Savages. Photo by Jelmer de Haas.
#LGW16
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.
@moormother
on the cover of the new
@thewiremagazine
= 🤩
At
#LGW19
, she'll perform with ZONAL as part of
@thebugzoo
's curation. Watch our video portrait of Moor Mother here:
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From Tokyo to the
@PoppodiumEKKO
,
@dosmonostres
hit Le Guess Who? with their confidence, chaos and cacophony.
#LGW22
📸
@nomovies
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👁 Revealing the full line-up for
#LGW19
.
Featuring the premiere of AEAEA (Patrick Higgins x Nicolas Jaar), new project ‘Hidden Musics’, Aldous Harding, Not Waving & Dark Mark, Deerhoof & Tigue, Quelle Chris + many more.
Info, tickets & day schedules ⟶
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.
@hollyherndon
performs her new inquisitive album 'PROTO' live at
@TiVre_Utrecht
's Ronda.
#LGW19
📸:
@jelmerdehaas
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Free jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements have just announced their new album ‘Protect Your Light’, which will be their debut for the legendary
@impulselabel
.
Listen to the first track ‘Free Love’ ⟶
#LGW23
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We feel truly blessed that you joined us for our Celebration of Sound. Thank you!
Photo: Sun Ra Arkestra at
#LGW17
, by
@jelmerdehaas
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We're pleased to share the recordings of Sun Ra Arkestra's performance at
#LGW17
, as well as the astonishing story about how the show was saved last-minute by a rare saxophone we had to hunt down:
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Following the release of 'Aethiopes' earlier this year,
@billywoodsrap
, a perennial figure in the NY abstract hip-hop scene, now shares his new album 'Church' ⟶
billy woods performs twice at
#LGW22
: solo + together with Moor Mother performing 'BRASS'.
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Listen: French sound sculptor
@atkinsonfelicia
's new album 'The Flower And The Vessel' is out today, featuring a collaboration with Sunn O)))'s Stephen O'Malley:
Felicia Atkinson's performance at
#LGW19
is curated by
@jennyhval
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Jesu’s Justin Broadrick has released the deluxe remaster of 'heart ache', also featuring a rare live performance and a closure remix of 'ruined'. Listen ⟶
Jesu will perform at
#LGW21
as part of the program curated by Matana Roberts.
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🎉 Surprise: new show +
#LGW21
venue added today!
Our artist in residence
@a_deplume
will give 3 special intimate shows at Stadsklooster (Kanaalstraat 198); a monastery just a short walk from TivoliVredenburg.
More info ⟶
Enjoy the final day of
#LGW21
!
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