Elements NYC Festival Marks 5th Year with Bassnectar, Art & Tech Innovation
Bassnectar headlines the fifth annual Elements NYC Music and Art Festival, returning to Hunts Point in the Bronx on Saturday, August 11th. This immersive festival combines electronic music, interactive art installations, and cutting-edge technology across five themed stages.
Festival crowd against sunset sky
The festival features 32 artists across multiple genres, with performances by Emancipator, Desert Dwellers, Snakehips, SNBRN, Goldfish, and Justin Jay. Each artist is strategically placed on themed stages that complement their sound:
- Earth Stage: Bass-heavy acts like Bassnectar and Emancipator
- Water Stage: Smooth performers including SNBRN and Goldfish
- Fire Stage: Dirtybird Players showcase
- Air Stage: Ethereal acts featuring Dance Spirit (Live) and Lost Desert
Festival lineup poster with times
The 'Art of the Future' exhibition showcases 14 artists' technology-driven installations:
- Marpi's interactive projection mapping using Kinect
- Jarid Blue's human body projections
- Justin Wood's mirror and fog projections
- Orbism's heartbeat-responsive LED sculptures
- Rhizome's CNC-designed projection mapping
Old wooden pirate ship sailing
Festival crowd watches fire dancers
Concert crowd at outdoor festival
Interactive features include:
- Climbable structures and the Lotus art car
- 'Galactic Green House' alien garden
- 'Pipe Dreams' cosmic peep show
- Five art cars including a pirate ship water stage
- Live performances by Team Kitty Koalition featuring dancers, aerialists, and circus acts
- Big Kids Carnival Games
- Food vendors offering diverse cuisine
- Wellness activities including bass yoga and sound healing
Advance tickets are available through Night Out.
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