SUB SUPERIOR
A CREATIVE AND AQUATIC // TECHNOLOGICALLY ENHANCED // SONICALLY CHARGED // ABSURD FESTIVAL OF LAKE LOVING
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
SOUND + SCIENCE + WATER + GONZO
Sub Superior is an experimental festival that aims to expand our conscious experience of Lake Superior. It is an amorphous, week long, series of activities and performances designed to propel a respect for our environment. We invite all performers and attendees into a process that embraces participation, demands scientific insight, exalts squeaky toys, and conjures performance art.
OUR GOAL IS TO CONNECT
- Communities actively engaged in any form of aquatic interaction. i.e. Divers, aquatic ecologists, sailors, etc
- Musicians, Composers, Sonic Explorers
- Visual Artists
- Eager Participants
- Curious Onlookers
AND ARRIVE AT
A Festival that inspires, educates, and cultivates a renewed perspective of, and appreciation for, Lake Superior.
We are currently preparing for our 2nd “Prototype Year”. From these raw experiments, improvisations, conversations, and calamities, we will assemble a festival saturated in community spirit and innovation.
JULY 24-30th 2022
Duluth, MN
A Look At Last Year
Troy Rogers
Prepares a sub aqueous transducer.
The Shore Scene
Participation is encouraged. Relaxing and taking it all in is also encouraged.
A Gentle Unicorn
Looks on approvingly, enjoying the curious aquatic experiments.
It’s Fun
Unicorn and merfolk attire are big hits in this crowd. Kid and fam friendly.
It’s Smart
Acoustic and electronic fascinations collide under the direction of musical genius, Troy Rogers.
Celebrities
Sub Superior attracts the best and brightest characters in the Northland.
Events
Each particular event may only be possible given specific lake conditions. The following list is an evolving constellation of expected activities. During the festival itself, check back here for regular updates, or sign up for the mailing list to receive updates in your inbox.
Cleanup & Lake Listening
Participatory beach cleanup @ Rock Beach, followed by an exercise in receiving guidance from Mother Superior through acoustic observation.
Lake Superior
time: Sundday 7/24 :: 2-4pm
Underwater Multi Percussion Performance
ARTIST :: Brian Pfeifer
east grand forks, mn
Lake Superior
time: 6pm Monday 7/25
@ Rock Beach
Underwater Ambient Set
ARTIST :: Diegetic
duluth, mn
Lake Superior
time: 6pm Monday 7/25
@ Rock Beach
Raw Space Underwater Performance
ARTIST :: Raw Space
duluth, mn
Duluth icon Pete Biassi performing in his triumphant solo project “Raw Space” performs a sub-aqueous EDM set supplementing turn-tables and beat pads with rocks. The performance will be amplified on shore and lasts until his snorkel gear fills with water.
Lake Superior
time: 6pm Monday 7/25
@ Rock Beach
Subscussions Livestream
w/ Café Scientifique Twin Ports
Virtual
The Internet
time: Thursday 7/28
The Committed Duo
ARTIST :: Juraj Kojs & Jennifer Beattie
miami, fl
Lake Superior
time: Friday 6:30pm 7/29
Park Point
Floaty Flotilla
PARTICIPATORY ::
If the thought of floating along the shoreline of Lake Superior in your finest unicorn attire, surrounded by a cadre of absurdist aquatic enthusiasts gets you excited… this is your event.
Lake Superior
time: Saturday 7/26
Prancercise® Procession
PARTICIPATORY ::
Don your favorite unicorn mask and join us for this semi-submerged spectacle combining aquatic culture with Joanna Rohrback’s Prancercise®:The Art of Physical and Spiritual Excellence. YouTube Primer
Lake Superior
time: TBD
Underwater Gallery
PARTICIPATORY :: All Ages Welcome
Especially for snorkeling and scuba-diving enthusiasts, this event will feature a plethora of sub-aqueous artistic paraphernalia temporarily submerged for your viewing pleasure.
Lake Superior
time: TBD