Present Present returns for our sixth annual gathering on a serene mountain top in Upstate New York: a small, magical, festival where some of the world’s finest DJ’s, bands, chefs, and artists will come together to create a sublime experience to be enjoyed among friends and family, old and new.
The gathering begins on Friday Sept 15 evening and ends on Sunday Sept 17 afternoon.
Present Present is an all-ages, family-friendly, community festival.
Highlights:
DJs and Bands playing globally influenced dance music (lineup below)
Epic farm to table vegetarian feasts prepared by Chef Michael Sherman
Activities, workshops, and experiences for kids and adults (more info below)
In order to keep the sanctity and integrity of the overall experience, tickets are being made available by invitation only. There are some volunteer opportunities available as well.
To request an invitation please visit the following link https://goo.gl/forms/pghUXHqLqHwHLx8h2 .
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! We’d love to see you there!
Where:
New Lebanon NY, on the border of Massachusetts, 2.5 hours from NYC & Boston, on sacred land tended for hundreds of years by Sufis, Shakers, and First Nations. Bordering state park, there are myriad hiking trails, a swimming pond, a farm, gardens, and structures for meditation and contemplation.
Experiences/Workshops/Activities:
Yoga with Robin Rita
Sound Bath with Hiko Konami
Wine tasting with Giancarlo Luiggi
Kimchi workshop with Mama O's Premium Kimchi
Ajvar making with Nat Rahav
Understanding the Clave (or, how to feel the beat when you dance to salsa) with Ricardo Luiggi
Musical Treasure Hunt
School of Wonder experiential learning activities
Face Painting & Henna Tattoos
Sunset Meditation
Kids cartoon movie lounge for the Saturday Night dance party
Kids musical showcase on Sunday morning (AKA Talent Show)
On Kid Friendliness:
You don't have to have kids to come, all are welcome, but we make sure kids have a good time so that their parents can too. Arts, crafts, games, and activities give the kids space to play, explore, discover, and form friendships and bonds. The big kids take the small kids under their wings and it's magical to witness. On Saturday Night: kids lounge with movies, treats, and childcare while the main stage music is on.
Sunday morning: inspired by the music of the previous night, the children organize their own music showcase where everyone who wants to gets a chance to perform.
Kids 3 and under are FREE!
Intimate:
Total capacity is 250 people.
Accomodations:
TENT CAMPING: Included in the ticket price. All participants who are camping must provide their own tents, sleeping pads and sleeping bags.
CABINS: Additional $20 per person for the weekend. There are a few single and double occupancy cabins on site. The cabins are rustic and don't have electricity. They feature a simple mattress on a wooden bed frame. Bring your own linens or rent them from the site.
PRIVATE ROOMS: Additional $100 per person. The venue has a limited quanity of well-appointed rooms with capacity of 2-5 persons per room, in beautiful old shaker buildings with linens, electricity, running water, bathrooms and showers.
The Event Site has electricity, running hot and cold water, showers, and flush toilets.
Food:
Meals are included in the ticket price. Vegetarian, vegan, kid-friendly and gluten free options at every meal, prepared by world renowned chef Michael Sherman, each meal uses ingredients sourced from the farm ON THE LAND with a focus on creative showcase of seasonal vegetables, whole grains, and international culture. We also make sure there are simple options for even the fussiest kids at every meal. Meals include Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch.
------- Tickets: ----------
Present Present is not for profit. We create this event for building community and holding sacred space with friends and family. The price list on the tickets reflects our actual production costs, and includes 5 better-than-a-fancy-restaurant communal meals. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite at http://presentpresent2017.eventbrite.com/
---- Adult Full Weekend: $290 ----
Includes admission for one adult for the whole weekend & 5 meals. Bring your own tent, campsite included
---- Kids Full Weekend: $75 ----
Kids 4 and over
---- Adult 1 night: $192 ----
Admission for 1 night. Includes 3 meals & camping
---- Kids 1 night: $40 ----
Kids 4 and over
---- Cabins: $20 ----
Single and double cabins available, bring your own linens. Price per person per weekend or night
---- Rooms: $100 ----
Fully furnished, quiet rooms with electricity, running water, and a 10 minute walk from the festival site. Price per person per weekend or night
---- Bus Ticket each way: $25 ----
bus transportation from lower Manhattan on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning
---- Wine Donation: $20 ----
Chip in for the communal “barrel”. Price per bottle of Quality wine selected by our somellier Giancarlo
---- Neighbor Ticket: $25 (kids free) ----
Do you live nearby? Not sleeping on site? Join us for any combination of meals or dance parties for $25 per item. Items to count : Friday Dinner, Friday night music, Saturday Breakfast/lunch/dinner, Saturday night music, Sunday Brunch.
Getting There:
We are a 3 hour drive from NYC or Boston. Parking is available on site. We will set up and announce a carpool website closer to the date.
Shuttle Bus:
A shuttle bus leaves NYC on Friday at 4 pm. Another leaves on Saturday at 9am.
Return bus will be on Sunday at 4 PM. Tickets to the shuttle bus will be on sale closer to the date.
Artist Description
Underground System :
The glorious grab bag of internationally-grown members of Underground System (who take their name from a Fela Kuti song) reads like a roll call of musical and cultural diversity. Conceived in Brooklyn, this unstoppable female-fronted corps of neo-afrobeat-deconstructionists has cultivated a sound as inimitable as its members. Hinged on a tight, seamlessly executed stage show, this group astonishes wherever they go, compelling crowds to dance with unbridled vim.
Combo Chimbita:
An eclectic quartet comprised of first-generation New Yorkers from Colombia, they describe themselves as “tropical futurists.” Their experimental psychedelic jams have cumbia as a starting point, but draw on everything from champeta and porros to Afropop, calypso, dub, and even Haitian kompa.Inspired by Sun Ra and the concept of Afrofuturism, the members are envisioning a sound that broadly centers the global south: Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
DJ Captain Planet:
the masked moniker of BK/LA beatmaker Charlie B. Wilder, steadily flips & injects rare vinyl samples from across the globe into his signature ‘gumbo funk’ productions. Wilder’s beats are typically culled from an arsenal of records & styles — NY hip-hop, NOLA funk, Zimbabwean chimurenga, Nigerian afrobeat, Brazilian samba. Captain Planet’s trademark sound has matured into a truly unique form of electronic music- bridging gaps between worldwide music diasporas as well as contemporary dance music sub-genres (house, hip hop, dubstep & breaks). Throughout every Captain Planet song, it’s clear to hear his inspired appreciation for breaking the boundaries between genres and bridging continents through rhythm.
Eva Salina
has been studying, teaching, and performing Balkan traditional and traditionally-based music for over 25 years. Recognized for her expressive, agile voice, Eva sings in many languages, making each song her own in the process. She will share some of her favorite songs accompanying herself on accordion.
DJ Bongohead:
Cuban-American DJ, writer, historian, percussionist, artist, designer based in Massachusetts & New York City. Specializes in Latin and funk music. Co-founder (along with DJ Andujar) of Peace & Rhythm, a vinyl record label.
DJ DRM:
As co-founder and label manager of Brooklyn’s Bastard Jazz Recordings, DJ DRM has been fortunate enough to travel the world representing one of NYC’s longest running and most respected boutique record labels. His DJ sets are wildly eclectic, bringing in sounds from the tidepools of Dub & Reggae, Hip-hop, B-Boy Breaks, Latin, Disco, House, Afrobeat and more….and always aimed straight for the dancefloor.
DJ Tres Dos:
from Puerto Rico and New York and currently living in Brooklyn, he enjoys playing old and new afrotropical dance music in his roaming Manifiesta parties.
DJ Ali Coleman
Born in Newark NJ and raised on a secret baby formula of Disco, Funk, and House, Ali Coleman has been playing records since before he could walk. Organizer of the Family Dance parties in Brooklyn and an integral part of the NYC house dance community, sharing the bill with Francois K, Danny Krivit, Rich Medina, DJ Spinna, and more.
Lemluv:
Ear to the ground, roots music, twigs and vines... collector, selector, lo-fi vibes...
History:
Present Present was established in 2012 by Nat Busquelo Rahav. A father of 3 girls and longtime NYC dj, he has been selecting sublime global beats for 25 years. He is a member of the Turntables on the Hudson crew since its inception and was a resident DJ at BEMBE - Brooklyn NY from 2002-2007. He created Present Present as a family friendly festival alternative where top tier international talent can be experienced in an intimate setting.
Present Present is committed to showcasing true innovators who are of the highest caliber of musicianship. Previous years performers include:
Innov Gnawa
Alsarah & The Nubatones
AMAYO'S FU-ARKIST-RA
M.A.K.U*
Quantic Music
Hailu Mergia
DJ Monk-One
DJ Scribe
Chris Annibell
SriKala
Jamison Harvey
Mickey Pérez
DJ tres dos
DJ Scribe
Nickodemus
Tasha Guevara DJ Tabu
WHAT TO BRING:
If you're camping: Tent, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad/Camping Mattress
If you're in a cabin: Sheets, blankets or sleeping bag, pillow. Flashlight! The cabins have no electricity.
Layered Clothing
Bug Spray (yes, there are some ticks)
Rain Gear (just in case)
Waterproof boots or hiking boots
Musical instruments for fireside jam
Mason Jars for taking home pickled goods
Yoga Mat
Blankets for sitting outdoors
Comfortable long pants and long sleeve shirt
Jacket
Towel
Flashlight
We’re looking forward to seeing you there! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
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