FEB. 3, 2014
NEW ORLEANS, LA – The two-day BUKU Music + Art Project is excited to announce additions to its already jam-packed collection of acclaimed performers, visual art installations and local food and craft vendors. BUKU’s unique and quirky vibe combines powerhouse music festival with intimate underground dance-party – all on the banks of the Mississippi River in the heart of New Orleans. Tickets to the 18+ event taking place at Mardi Gras World on March 21- 22, 2014 are currently on sale at www.thebukuproject.com/tickets.
The 2014 BUKU Music + Art Project has expanded its diverse lineup with the additions of: a first-time performance by iconic hip-hop act Nas performing Illmatic with DJ Premier in its entirety in celebration of the landmark album’s 20th Anniversary; noise pop duo Sleigh Bells; hip-hop sensation Chance the Rapper; explosive “trap” pioneer Carnage; instrumentalist and DJ-producer GRiZ; big-room dance producer Clockwork; composer and electronic instrumentalistDan Deacon; live disco duo and remix specialists Classixx (LIVE); Fool’s Gold Records DJ and producer Treasure Fingers; and the Los Angeles-based music and art enigma Young & Sick.
VIP-Only performances have been announced for the S.S. BUKU, a three-level New Orleans-style riverboat docked directly on the festival grounds featuring an open bar, main stage views from the boat’s deck, and additional amenities exclusive to VIP patrons. Performances include a special collaboration with The Gaslamp Killer and a brass ensemble from New Orleans’ own Preservation Hall; as well as DJ sets by Holy Ghost!, Miami Horror, and DJ Soul Sister; and interactive fan experiences like Big Freedia’s ‘Twerk Lesson’; the ‘BU-Katwalk’, an interactive fan fashion show featuring BUKU-inspired garments by local designers; and the ‘BU-Kookoff’ cooking challenge featuring fan-created dishes. More information on VIP amenities and pricing can be found at www.thebukuproject.com/tickets/v-i-p.
Two of last year’s interactive art elements will return in 2014: the Graffiti Showcase, a platform for legendary local graffiti artists to live-create and sell their artwork; and Fort BUKU, an innovative seating component comprised of net and shipping containers, which provides rooftop and hammock-style viewing of the main stage. The remaining installations will be revealed when festival gates open on March 21.
COMPLETE BUKU MUSIC + ART PROJECT LINEUP
THE FLAMING LIPS
DAVID GUETTA
ELLIE GOULDING
KASKADE
ZEDD
NAS (20th ANNIVERSARY OF ILLMATIC)
CHROMEO
EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY
ZEDS DEAD
TYLER, THE CREATOR
BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY
SLEIGH BELLS
THE GLITCH MOB
PUSHA T
BAAUER B2B RL GRIME
SCHOOLBOY Q
BEATS ANTIQUE
CHANCE THE RAPPER
PHANTOGRAM
CARNAGE
DANNY BROWN
SETH TROXLER
SKREAM
WAVVES
PAPER DIAMOND
LOTUS
MIAMI HORROR
GRIZ
DJ SNAKE
CLOCKWORK
THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART
SOUL CLAP
DUSKY
CONSPIRATOR
DAN DEACON
CLASSIXX (LIVE)
SMALLPOOLS
THUNDERCAT
BIG FREEDIA
TREASURE FINGERS
GENERATIONALS
CASHMERE CAT
TOURIST
BLOOD DIAMONDS
BLUE SKY BLACK DEATH
YOUNG & SICK
KID KAMILLION
GRAVITY A
FLIGHT SCHOOL PREPS
UNICORN FUKR
BIG HISTORY
JAVIER DRADA
JESSE SLAYTER
DXXXY
SHANOOK
BENT DENIM
MURDER BEACH
MR. MISERABLE
FREE WILL B
S.S. BUKU VIP-ONLY PERFORMANCES:
THE GASLAMP KILLER & FRIENDS FEAT. PRES HALL BRASS + KHRIS ROYAL
HOLY GHOST! (DJ)
MIAMI HORROR (DJ)
BIG FREEDIA’S TWERK LESSON
ANA SIA
DJ SOUL SISTER
QUICKIE MART’S BU-KOOKOFF
MONEY P
DOBRYMAN’S BU-KATWALK
DJ DIGITAL
