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Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival this weekend with Bicep, Leon Vynehall and more
Brooklyn, it's time.
This weekend marks the 10th installment of Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival. BEMF returns to host a full three days of live shows and concerts, label showcases and industry panels across multiple Brooklyn venues from October 12 through 14.
See our full round-up of the events below, including a live performance from our September cover stars Bicep, an imprint takeover from Berghain’s coveted Ostgut Ton, a two room warehouse party from Green Velvet and Gorgon City and a highly anticipated set from Leon Vynehall.
Thursday October 12
Tokimonsta, Kami, Run P. at House of Yes
The series kicks off with a special party headlined by Tokimonsta, with support from Run P. and Kami at Bushwick’s theatrical venue House Of Yes.
Tokimonsta recently shocked the music scene when she publicly spoke on suffering from a rare and potentially fatal brain disease called Moyamoya. The producer underwent two surgeries and intensive therapy, having to relearn how to speak and understand music. Her BEMF performance follows her full recovery and latest album release.
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DJ Marky and Reid Speed at Good Room
Brazilian superstar DJ Marky comes to quench Brooklyn’s thirst for drum ‘n’ bass while on his North American Hospitality Tour. Joining him at Good Room will be Speed Reid and unannounced special guests.
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Friday October 13
Leon Vynehall, Billy Caldwell at Good Room
One of the weekend’s most exciting BEMF functions arrives with Leon Vynehall as the main attraction at Good Room. The mysterious producer, who rarely comes to New York, is currently on an eight-date mini-tour and will be joined by local funk connoisseur Billy Caldwell.
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Pete Tong and Chambray at Analog BKNY
BBC icon Pete Tong will be performing at Brooklyn’s relatively new Analog BKNY. Famous for being called “the best sound in NYC”, the club hosts Tong shortly off the announcement of his new Ibiza Classics show.
Pete Tong will be supported by Berlin’s ULTRAMAJIC champion, Chambray.
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Lustmord at Music Hall Of Williamsburg
The wonderfully obscure and ominous Lustmord will perform a special live set with a full arsenal of electronic instruments at Music Hall of Williamsburg. The producer, who recently scored the new Paul Schrader film First Reformed, recently released an in-depth, space-inspired album titled “Dark Matter’ using audio recordings from NASA and private astronomy institutions.
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Low End Theory at Paper Box
High velocity, high energy and big sound from the Low End Theory showcase at The Paper Box with a handful of very special guests. Daddy Kev, scratch master D-Styles and Nobody will share the stage at the intimate Brooklyn space.
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Saturday October 14
BICEP (LIVE) at Music Hall Of Williamsburg
The underground’s newest fascination, the music blog turned globally famed artist duo Bicep brings their live show to NYC after the huge release of their debut album.
The Belfast pair has risen fast with their unique production style, securing huge festival appearances and earning them a well-deserved Mixmag cover last month.
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Gorgon City’s Kingdom and Green Velvet’s Relief Records showcase at secret Brooklyn warehouse
The weekend’s biggest event has Gorgon City and Green Velvet hosting Kingdom and Relief Records showcases, respectively. The night will take place in a secret, two-room Brooklyn warehouse with the label heads, joined by Matthew Dear, Kill Frenzy, Jimmy Edgar, Riva Starr and many more.
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Output Greyscale Presents: Ostgut Ton Nacht
Berghain’s infamous label Ostgut Ton brings Berlin to Brooklyn with a special label showcase at Output. The Wythe Avenue landmark, which recently won Club Of The Year at the Electronic Music Awards, was designed after the legendary German club and will go full-on techno on BEMF’s closing night with Tobias, Efdemin, Kobosil, Martyn and a handful of other label mates.
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Justin Martin, Jesse Rose, Jacques Renault at Analog BKNY
Dirtybird takes over Brooklyn with Justin Martin and Jesse Rose at Analog BKNY. Fresh from the Dirtybird Campout, the two will be joined by local NYC funk guru Jacques Renault. A solid night of grooves with a cheeky splash of booty house.
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Hieroglyphic Being at Good Room
Get into the hard, dark electronic with Hieroglyphic Being at Good Room, joined by Marshall Allen and Danny Ray Thompson. The show is the first of two BEMF closing parties at the Brooklyn venue, with doors opening at 7:00PM and ending at 10:00PM.
The Chicago legend, renowned for his experimental style, dropped two unreleased tracks by acid icon Adonis on his Mathematics label earlier this year and recently launched his multi-media Future Shock Disco series.
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KOMPAKT Showcase with Michael Mayer, John Tejada at Good Room
Good Room continues Saturday's festivities with global curator and imprint Kompakt for their official BEMF closing. The label and event producer will bring co-founder Michael Mayer for a night of pure techno and underground releases, supported by a live set from Kompakt’s John Tejada and SONNS.
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