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 Lake

ARTIST :: Juraj Kojs
miami, fl

Lake Superior

time: 5:30pm 7/29
Park Point

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