Dedicated series / mission25.0/25
A two-day outdoor festival focused on experimental, improvisational and immersive performance, held at The Palms in Wonder Valley near Joshua Tree.
[1] [2]Frequency of relevant shows4.0/20
Annual festival (e.g., Oct 10-11, 2025) rather than a recurring in-year series.
[1]Artist roster20.0/20
Programs sound artists across new/contemporary concert music, free jazz and improvisation, noise, drone and outsider pop (e.g., Vinny Golia Quintet, Ulrich Krieger & Jason Kahn).
[1] [2]Self-description12.0/12
Dedicated to presenting performances across the spectrum of experimental sound practices.
[1]Operating model8.0/10
Artist-founded and artist-curated (cellist T.J. Borden with Daniel Meyer-O'Keeffe, later Ethan Marks); fiscally sponsored/donation-supported.
[1] [2]Community reputation4.8/8
Recognized high-desert experimental festival covered by regional press.
[1]Listening-room intent2.0/5
Outdoor festival staging at a desert restaurant rather than a dedicated listening room.
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