We are crazy excited to share that the 4th iteration of the Festival of Disruption, which will return to the Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles on October 13th and 14th. The weekend will again unite David Lynch’s favorite creatives across disciplines and genres for a unique lineup of musical and artistic performances, talks, film screenings, art exhibits, meditation sessions and more, all with the goal of raising consciousness and funds for the David Lynch Foundation. Tickets available here.
Featuring Music From:
RZA: Live From the 36th Chamber * Liminal Soundbath (with Jónsi of Sigur Rós, Alex Somers and Paul Corley)
Vic Mensa * Mike Patton and DJ QBert
Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra * Saint Motel (DJ)
Dover Quartet * Dylan Carlson * Richard Reed Parry * Justin Johnson
Talks, Screenings and Readings:
David Lynch * Francis Ford Coppola with “Jack” * Grace Jones with “Bloodlight and Bami” * Carrie Brownstein * Barry Gifford with “Wild at Heart” * Amber Tamblyn reads “Dark Sparkler” * “Koyaanisqatsi”
Art Exhibits By:
David Lynch * Christian Louboutin * David OReilly
Additional Performers To Be Announced Soon
Los Angeles, CA // October 13-14, 2018 // The Theatre at Ace Hotel
Net Proceeds Benefit the David Lynch Foundation
The event takes its name from one of Lynch’s favorite quotes, attributed to the founder of Transcendental Meditation, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi: “Life is a festival of disruption.” Indeed, only from the mind of Lynch could such a collection of artists join forces for this once-in-a-lifetime weekend. All of the participants were chosen because they champion creativity, experimentation, integrity, beauty, depth and kindness – they embody the spirit of Festival of Disruption.
“The Festival of Disruption is not only a music festival, it’s also an art festival and forum for speakers to share ideas and inspire creativity. It promotes Transcendental Meditation, as taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, to end suffering for the people and bring happiness and peace. The Festival of Disruption wants to disrupt the old bad, and bring in the new good!” – David Lynch
The musical lineup is led by Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA, who will re-score the classic 1978 kung-fu film “The 36th Chamber of Shaolin” from opening sequence to closing credits, syncing scenes from the movie with tracks from Wu-Tang’s legendary discography. Leading the daytime programming, David Lynch himself will participate in an audience Q&A while attendees are treated to complimentary coffee and donuts. Multiple Academy Award-winning filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola will also give an audience Q&A and introduce a screening of his 1996 film “Jack” starring Robin Williams. I mean talk about horror!
“I thought it would be interesting to show what is usually considered my worst film. As films are generally like your children you tend to favor those that are the most disadvantaged.” – Francis Ford Coppola
Other highlights include a rare stateside visit from legendary performer Grace Jones, who will discuss and screen her documentary “Bloodlight andBami,” rising star rapper Vic Mensa, the second-ever performance from longtime Lynch fan Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Fantomas) and DJ QBert, a DJ set by members of Los Angeles-based band Saint Motel, and a musical trip back in time with Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.
In a performance sure to delight longtime Lynch aficionados, renowned classical ensemble Dover Quartet will play music from their Twin Peaks Suite, while Nashville musician Justin Johnson, whom Lynch discovered on YouTube, will treat festival-goers to his signature approach to blues and roots music. Longtime David Lynch Foundation supporters Dylan Carlson (Earth) and Richard Reed Parry (Arcade Fire) will also perform during Festival of Disruption, while writer Barry Gifford will be featured in conversation in tandem with a screening of “Wild at Heart,” Lynch’s 1990 film adaptation of Gifford’s book of the same name.
Highlighting Lynch’s ongoing involvement in multiple artistic motifs, the festival will stage the U.S. premiere of his photography and sculpture collaboration with fashion designer Christian Louboutin entitled “Fetish,” first presented in 2007 at Galerie du Passage in Paris. Additional performers will be added at a later date.
