C2C unveils line-up for debut US edition in 2025

Long-running Turin festival C2C has announced its debut US event, which will take place at New York City’s Knockdown Center in Queens on May 9, 2025.

So far Two Shell, Oneohtrix Point Never, Nala Sinephro, John Glacier and evilgiane have been named on the line-up, with Oneohtrix Point Never set to perform his 'Again²' show, which features live puppetry and video by Freeka Tet. More names will be announced closer to the festival.

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C2C Festival has been running in Turin, Italy since 2002, when it was founded as Club to Club Festival. Since being founded, its music has focused on the more experimental ends of dance music, pop, jazz, rap and more. Previous guests to have played at its home edition include Aphex Twin, Arca, Hessle Audio and Yves Tumor.

Commenting on the news, Sergio Ricciardone, Founder and Director of C2C Festival said: “Bringing C2C Festival to the US marks a pivotal milestone in the festival’s long journey.

“Over the years, C2C has grown into a global platform for contemporary and avant-garde music. Choosing the Knockdown Center as the venue for our first US edition aligns with C2C’s vision,” he continued.

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“C2C Festival is excited to share its distinctive artistic vision – dedicated to the spirit of the avant-garde and new pop – with new communities. This event will create opportunities for cultural exchange while continuing to recontextualise music and art on a global scale.”

Revisit our July 2024 cover feature with Two Shell here.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit C2C Festival’s official website.

Isaac Muk is a freelance writer, follow him on Bluesky