Viva Acid Returns For A Fourth Year With Talks And Workshops Series

Celebrating Chicago’s vibrant Acid House scene and community from October 3rd - 6th at the Podlasie Club, in the city where it all began. Spread across four days, Viva Acid will be hosting a series of accessible events, workshops and conversations that foster creativity and further inspire innovation.

Viva Acid 2024 champions collaboration and the development of deep belonging within our creative community. This year’s theme is transcending scarcity to build resilient, flourishing ecosystems through collective creativity. At a time where the path to success is ever-changing, these talks act as a reminder of the foundations the house music scene was built on, and the importance of connection in breaking through the noise.

Across the four days, talks will cover a range of industry subjects, from ‘Maximising Reach’ to ‘Marketing Authenticity’, while workshops will focus on production, with topics including ‘Approaching Remixing’ and ‘Creating What You Hear’. Attendees to the event will receive immense value and knowledge from pioneers of the scene such as Gene Farris, DJ Hyperactive, Radio Slave, Glenn Underground and countless more.

Thursday 3rd will also see the premiere of ‘Children Of Acid’. The deep-dive documentary, produced by Viva Acid in partnership with production company Baffe, catalogs the rich tapestries of Chicago’s vibrant rave scene - a must see for anyone interested in the history and emergence of acid house.

It wouldn’t be a Acid House music conference without performances, and the line-up for Viva 2024’s parties is equally as impressive. Watch acts such as Radio Slave, Flores Negras, Lauren Flax b2b DJ Slugo, Steve Noah, Microdot, Glenn Underground and many more take to the stage, showcasing the skill that saw them rise to the top of their scene.

At a time when the goalposts are constantly changing and burgeoning artists can sometimes lose sight of music at the center of what they do, Viva Acid’s schedule is a timely reminder of the solid foundations on which the scene was built upon for those looking to make a real impact with their music.

About Viva Acid -

Launched in 2021, Viva Acid set their primary goal to “showcase the impact of acid music worldwide.” Now, three years on, their philosophy remains strong and their brand continues to grow from strength to strength. Viva continues to spread the message of Acid House to the masses through an ever growing online presence, annual events, and workshops.

Last year saw Viva Acid host a third season of their Multi Day Funktion which played host to three days of interactive workshops and lectures focussed on topics ranging across Technological Disruption In Music Production, Safer Spaces, Socio-Political Activism In Acid House, Ableton Workshops plus much more. These events were followed by four club well attended nights in four different spaces including the iconic Smartbar, Emporium, Q-Studios and Cerise, hosting celebrated talent including Mystic Bill, Eris Drew, Ciel, Jana Rush, Glenn Underground, Mike Dearborn and Woody McBride.

This year Viva Acid presented their first vinyl compilation in honour of the legendary 3/03 weekend, based on the legendary Roland machine that set the sound of Acid House alive.

The compilation features four original tracks from cutting edge talents Matt Freeman, Massiande, Ed Nine and The Hermit and was presented at Gramaphone Records for an in-store event and live Twitch stream with Ed Nine and Bai-ee on the decks. The Viva Acid brand is continuing to grow in otoriety, and fast becoming a beacon for the burgeoning cultural scene based on the genre.

Dates: October 3rd - 6th

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/viva-acid-52975640723

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