Rock singer Alice Cooper will perform at the Palace Theatre in Albany on July 31 as part of his “Too Close For Comfort” Tour.
Alice Cooper has pioneered his grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock many. With equal inspiration from vaudeville, garage rock, and horror films, the ensemble put on a theatrical production complete with electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood, and boa constrictors. He is still on tour regularly, taking his dark and horror-themed theatrics to audiences all over the world.
Cooper and his family relocated to Phoenix after he was born in Detroit, Michigan. The Alice Cooper Band was founded when the members were still in high school in Phoenix. Frank Zappa found the band in Los Angeles in 1969 and later signed them to his record company. Their breakthrough third album Love It to Death, which debuted on the charts in 1971, was the result of their collaboration with the up-and-coming record producer Bob Ezrin. It was followed by the hits “Killer,” “School’s Out,” “Billion Dollar Babies,” and “Muscle of Love.” Every album release was accompanied by a more grandiose traveling stage production. They later released their album titled Greatest Hits, in 1974. Cooper subsequently released his now classic debut solo album, Welcome to My Nightmare in 1975, which was backed by his legendary and groundbreaking theatrical “Welcome to My Nightmare” concert tour.
Alice Cooper’s impact on rock & roll and popular culture has been widely recognized for a considerable amount of time. Throughout his incredible career, he has received numerous accolades and awards, sold-out tours, platinum records, and numerous other honors.
Cooper will perform at the Palace Theatre in Albany on July 31 as part of his “Too Close For Comfort” tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 19 via Ticketmaster.
Country Rock band Nitty Gritty Dirt Band have expanded their “All The Good Times: The Farewell” Tour by adding a new show at the Adler Hall at New York Society for Ethical Culture on October 6 with special guest Tommy Prine.
Originally formed in 1966, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, also addressed as the Dirt Band, has entertained many audiences with their top-shelf musicianship and timeless hits like “Mr. Bojangles,” “Fishin’ In The Dark,” “An American Dream,” and many more. And now, the time has come for the progressive country band to say so long to the highways and byways they’ve crossed an unimaginable number of times throughout their career.
When sharing about the show, the band shared that, “’All The Good Times’ perfectly describes our career.” With over 20 released albums, the band added that, “Playing our music for Dirt Band fans all over the world has been an incredible experience for us. The most important part of that has been the connection to our audience—that beautiful communal give and take is like nothing else. That’s the very spirit we’ll be celebrating as we head into our farewell tour. We really look forward to seeing you folks. Good times will be had by all!”
After playing their first gig in 1966 in Southern California as a Jug band, by 1969 The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band had become a cornerstone of the burgeoning country-rock community. Their career breakthrough came in 1970 with the release of their record Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy and their hit single “Mr. Bojangles,” a folksy top ten pop hit that brought roots music to the national forefront. In 1972, the band released the first of three groundbreaking Will The Circle Be Unbroken albums, collaborating with many of the best bluegrass, country, and folk artists in the world.
After a successful career that spawned over decades, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2015. While in the midst of their 49th year touring the band still managed to work on several projects leading up to their 50th Anniversary. In September of 2015, the band commemorated their 50th anniversary with a sold out show at the Ryman Auditorium. Taped for a PBS special which debuted in March 2016, the concert included guests John Prime, Sam Bush, Vince Gill, Jerry Jeff Walker, Alison Krauss, Rodney Crowell, Byron House, Jerry Douglas and Jackson Browne in addition to former member Jimmy Ibbotson.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will bring their “All The Good Times: The Farewell” Tour with special guest Tommy Prine to Adler Hall at New York Society for Ethical Culture on October 6. Tickets are $55, $75 and $95 (plus applicable fees) and will be available here starting on Friday, April 19 at 10:00AM.
The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes will return for its fourth concert in the OSFL Musicians’ Choice Chamber Series “OSFL Principal Strings” hosted at the Park Church in Elmira on April 26.
After performing “Music With Friends” last fall, the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes will perform their fourth concert in the OSFL Musicians’ Choice Chamber Series “OSFL Principal Strings”. The concert will be performed by Quartetto Masuno– five principal musicians from the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes. With the concert kicking off on April 26, the OSFL has also announce that there will be a pre-concert reception including a wine tasting by Lakewood Vineyards for early arrivers.
Led by OSFL Concertmaster Augusto Diemecke, Quartetto Masuno signifies “quartet plus one” coming together as a whole in unity. When sharing news about the concert, Augusto described the epitome of string quartet experience “is to play together as one”. Attending audience will witness that effect as the group performs two iconic chamber music pieces by Franz Schubert.
Along with concertmaster Diemecke, the stellar lineup of virtuosic musicians from the OSFL will include assistant concertmaster Debrah Devine, assistant principal Viola Joanne Lowe, principal cello Christine Lowe-Diemecke, and assistant principal cello S. Shade Zajac. Together, they will breathe life into two timeless masterpieces by Franz Schubert, immersing audiences in the rich tapestry of the chamber music tradition. Audiences will be captivated by Schubert’s iconic String Quartet No. 14, famously known as “Death and the Maiden,” a cornerstone of the chamber music repertoire revered for its emotional depth and evocative, haunting melodies.
Additionally, the ensemble will showcase Schubert’s majestic Cello Quintet in C Major, a crowning achievement of the composer’s illustrious but all too short career, ushering in the early romantic era. With its rich harmonies and emotive melodies, this quintet which was composed for two violins, viola, and two cellos, promises to take listeners on a journey of profound emotional depth mixed with artistic expression.
Starting at 6:30, concertgoers will be invited to indulge their senses and savor the flavors of the region with a pre-concert wine tasting by Lakewood Vineyards. The tasting will set the stage for a delightful evening of cultural enrichment and musical immersion at the historical Park Church. Fans are encouraged to not miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the transformative power of live chamber music where passion, precision, and unparalleled artistry unite to create an unforgettable evening of chamber music.
Following the tradition of the Musicians’ Choice Chamber Music Series, oral program notes will be given by the musicians interspersed throughout the performance. The short format program which is approximately 75 minutes is presented in an intimate, relaxed setting without intermission.
To secure tickets, fans can visit OSFL.org or call 607-936-2873 or in person at the OSFL office, 49 Bridge Street, Corning, NY to reserve their seats. Tickets for the April 26th concert are $40 for adults, $20 for students with ID, and free for children under age 18. Groups of 10 or more will receive a 10% discount. Concert seating is general admission. Ticket sales at the door will be available until sold out.
Legendary rock band Blue Öyster Cult have released their new studio album Ghost Stories. The 12-track album includes the nine previously-unfinished songs written by the band and three new covers, “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” by The Animals, “Kick Out The Jams” by MC5, and “If I Fell,” by the Beatles.
Along with the new album, Long Island based rock band have also shared their new single “Cherry” accompanied by a lyric video out to stream everywhere. In the single “Cherry,” Blue Öyster Cult embraces their “classic rock” phenomenon status, to build the anticipation of their new album reaching a crescendo. Fans are excited to hear the songs that have become a part of their legacy come to completion and to see how the band’s artistic vision turns into reality.
Work in the studio for the new album Ghost Stories was completed by Richie Castellano along with the remaining original members Eric Bloom and Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser. Both Albert Bouchard and Rick Downey appear on drums with additional overdubs recorded by Joe Bouchard.
All these original lineup members appearing on Ghost Stories have created a musical journey that traverses decades and promises easter eggs for days. The recordings, along with BÖC, were produced by George Geranios, the band’s first audio engineer and a key figure in their prime. They were all initially recorded on reel-to-reel analog tape. He transferred them to digital audio which is when modern AI and magical musical talents meet and the collection of vintage multi-track recordings was de-mixed, re-mixed, and produced by Steve Schenck and Richie Castellano to become Ghost Stories. Fans can order and stream the new album here.
Hudson Yards has unveiled its initial events for backyard programming including a mix of Family Day, Movie Screenings, Summer Concerts and more. The program begins Friday, May 3 and continues through August 7 in the Public Square & Gardens.
Fans will be able to watch the free weekly concerts at Hudson Yards, the newest neighborhood on Manhattanâs West Side. The Backyard at Hudson Yards concert series is located between 10th and 11th Avenue and between 30th and 34th Street.Â
Outdoor Entertainment
Once again, Hudson Yards and The Bowery Presents have teamed together to present an outdoor series of free, in-person performances in the Public Square & Gardens every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. with world-class performers from June 19 through August 7. The lineup will feature performances by artists including Chayce Beckham on June 19, David Archuleta on June 26, Brynn Cartelli on July 10, Ray Bull on July 17 and Keke Palmer on August 7. Hudson Yards will unveil the performers for July 3, July 24, and July 31 in the coming week at their website.
The Public Theater Performances
The renowned Public Theater will bring Shakespeare to Backyard at Hudson Yards this summer as a part of its Mobile Unit series with 10 free, open-to-the-public performances of the bilingual musical adaptation in English and Spanish of The Comedy of Errors. Fans will enjoy a twist on the classic show featuring contemporary rhythms across Latin America with performance dates ranging from June 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 20, and 21.
Family Day
Family Day, a fantastic set of family-friendly events all day long, starts off Backyard’s Family Fun programming on May 18. Family day will include a WonderSpark Puppet Show, a special Mozart concert for Munchkins, and a movie screening on the 30-foot Big Screen on the Public Square & Gardens. Along with plenty of family-friendly dining and shopping options, kids will enjoy face painting and personalized balloon sculptures created by balloon artists inside The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards.
Coinciding with Family Day, every month, the beloved New York Public Library will offer a free immersive storytime at Backyard with books, songs, and rhymes for the young reader (ages 0 to 12). After story time, kids can take part in a group art project. Throughout the event, visitors will be able to sign up for a library card and learn more about free programs and resources available through the New York Public Library system.
Sports Watch Parties
Hudson Yards has also announced they will host Sports watch parties. Backyard will feature hundreds of live-streamed games, series, and tournaments on The Big Screen. These will include the most popular international sporting events and games, such as cricket, sailing, horse racing, baseball, basketball, golf, Formula 1 races, hockey, football, soccer, tennis, and more. Upcoming special viewing parties include the Kentucky Derby airing on May 4, the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix Race on May 5, with a Cinco de Mayo party at Verano, and The Wells Fargo Championship PGA TOUR event airing from May 9 – 12.
Power Hour
Starting on May 14th, there will be free courses in yoga, Pilates, and dance cardio fitness on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. on the Public Square & Gardens. Level 2 of The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards is home to the upscale wellness and athletic company Alo Yoga, which is offering classes there. With each in-store class, Alo Yoga will be giving away a gift card. Alo Flow, Alo Power Flow, Alo Dance Cardio, and Alo Mat Pilates will be taught by well-known influencer fitness instructors, such as Victoria Rodriguez, Sarah Wolff, Lulu Soni, Kayla Principato and Serena Tom .
Backyard at Hudson Yards will kick off on May 3, and fans will get a chance to enjoy a full season of outdoor programs featuring a jam-packed calendar of free concerts, live sports screenings, theater performances, fitness classes, and more. For more information about the 2024 program, fans can visit here to register and learn more.
The Artist Rights Alliance (ARA), has issued an open letter supported by more than 200 artists calling on AI Developers, Tech Platforms not to devalue music and undermine artists’ rights.
The Artist Rights Alliance (ARA), a non-profit artist-led education and advocacy organization, has issued an open letter that was supported by more than 200 artists calling calling on all AI developers, technology companies, platforms, and digital music services to “cease the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists”.
As AI-related threats such as voice cloning, and deep fakes continue to rightfully attract significant scrutiny, the open letter has also shed some light on two related trends that are among the most serious and irresponsible uses of AI, including the use of musical works by AI developers without permission to train and produce AI “copycats”, and also the use of AI “sound” to dilute royalty obligations.
“Working musicians are already struggling to make ends meet in the streaming world, and now they have the added burden of trying to compete with a deluge of AI-generated noise,” explains Jen Jacobsen, Executive Director of the ARA. “The unethical use of generative AI to replace human artists will devalue the entire music ecosystem — for artists and fans alike.”
Read more about the rise of AI in Music and the drawbacks and benefits, as viewed by musicians.
Part of the open letter published this month by the Artist Rights Alliance, states that, “Make no mistake: we believe that, when used responsibly, AI has enormous potential to advance human creativity and in a manner that enables the development and growth of new and exciting experiences for music fans everywhere…. Unfortunately, some platforms and developers are employing AI to sabotage creativity and undermine artists, songwriters, musicians and rights holders”.
The letter signed by more than 200 artists including Pearl Jam, Nicki Minaj, Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, and the estate of Frank Sinatra. “We must protect against the predatory use of AI to steal professional artists’ voices and likenesses, violate creators’ rights, and destroy the music ecosystem. We call on all digital music platforms and music-based services to pledge that they will not develop or deploy AI music-generation technology, content, or tools that undermine or replace the human artistry of songwriters and artists or deny us fair compensation for our work.” the letter stated.
This open letter comes in the wake of a growing worldwide debate about the ethical application of AI in music. The state of Tennessee has already strengthened its rights to “right of publicity” by passing the “ELVIS Act.” The state’s Governor Bill Lee announced the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, a bill updating Tennessee’s Protection of Personal Rights law to include protections for songwriters, performers, and music industry professionals’ voice from the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in January. Currently, several US states and the US Congress are debating similar measures.
Associated with the open letter, the ARA also added that AI poses an “existential threat” to their art in a tweet. Fans can find the full letter signed by singers and songwriters here.
The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra has announced its third Chamber Series Concert of the 2023-24 season, Brahms and Glière, a program featuring a rich array of musical offerings performed by CCO musicians and friends on April 21 at 3:00 pm at the First Unitarian Church, in Ithaca.
The CCO was founded in 1976 and is officially designated “Ithaca’s Orchestra.” Each season includes an Orchestral Series, Chamber Music Series, a Holiday concert, a Family Concert Series, and the long-standing Willard Daetsch Youth Outreach Program, which earned the 2015 Yale Distinguished Music Educator award. In 2017, the CCO added a Youth Orchestra, which offers a high quality symphony orchestra experience for youth in Ithaca and the Finger Lakes region of New York State.
The concert will include musicians Rhiannon Banerdt, Christina Bouey, Anthony Bracewell, Sarah Chandler, Steven Harmon , Grace Ho, Wendy Mehne, Paige Morgan, Vadim Serebryany, and Taylor Smith.
The program will feature Glière: Selected Duets for violin and cello, from Op. 39, JÚLIO Medaglia: Belle Epoque in Sud America for woodwind quintet, Grant Cooper: Octagons for clarinet and string quartet, and Brahms: Trio for violin, piano and horn in E-flat Major, Op. 40. “We are eagerly anticipating our next Chamber Series concert,” said Managing Director, Sarah Chandler. “Our musicians performed for sold out houses at our November and January Chamber Series concerts.They love walking out onstage and seeing our enthusiastic audience members filling the seats. Our subscriber base is growing, and we invite you to come to your very first CCO concert!” She added.
For more information and tickets, fans can visit CCOithaca.org or contact the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Box Office at 607-273-8981 or info@CCOithaca.org
Hip Hop duo $uicideboys$ have announced their “Grey Day” Tour which will include shows at UBS Arena in Belmont Park on September 20 and at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on September 28.
The renowned annual “Grey Day” tour in 2024 will include different opening acts ranging from Denzel Curry, Pouya, HAARPER, Shakewell, and Ekkstacy. With the tour announcement, $uicideboy$ have also announced that they have partnered with Plus1, a nonprofit and a trusted partner that leads cultural industry artists, events, and brands in unlocking funding and building visibility for high-impact social and environmental justice initiatives, which is something very near and dear to the group.
Coinciding with the tour announcement, the group has also revealed the lead track “Us Vs Them” from their eagerly awaited next full-length album, titled New World Depression, set to release on June 14. On “Us Vs Them,” $uicideboy$ delve into facing tough challenges and feeling disconnected from society. Ruby da Cherry and $crim deliver verses about coping with personal struggles and maintaining one’s identity in a challenging world. Fans can stream the single here.
In their upcoming album World Depression, the duo navigates themes of fame, self-destruction, and the relentless search for identity amidst chaos. Across the 13-track release, their raw, unfiltered lyrics serve as a gritty narrative of personal turmoil, substance abuse, and the struggle for authenticity in a world that often feels cold and indifferent. This album is an unapologetic exploration of the darker sides of human experience, resonating with anyone who has ever felt out of place or battled with their own shadows. The album will commemorate the 10th anniversary since the formation of $uicideboy$ and fans can pre-save it here.
$uicideboy$ will bring their “Grey Day” Tour at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY on September 20 and at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo on September 28 and fans can find tickets here.
$Uicideboy$ 2024 Tour Dates
August 7 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
August 9 – Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at the BJCC
August 10 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
August 11 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena *
August 13 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
August 14 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
August 16 – San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center
August 17 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
August 19 – Denver, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
August 21 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Delta Center *
August 23 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena *
August 24 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena *
August 25 – Portland, OR @ MODA Center *
August 27 – Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
August 28 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
August 30 – San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena
September 3 – Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena
September 6 – Las Vegas, NV @ The MGM Grand Garden Arena
September 7 – Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
September 10 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
September 11 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
September 15 – Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena
September 17 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
September 19 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
September 20 – Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena
September 21 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
September 23 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
September 24 – Montreal, QC @ Place Bell
September 25 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
September 27 – Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
September 28 – Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
September 29 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
October 1 – Cincinnati, OH @ Heritage Bank Center
October 2 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
October 4 – Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse
NYC-based rock band The Felice Brothers have released a new single “Crime Scene Queen,” and announced their US and European headlining tour that will kick off at Bowery Ballroom on July 11.
With the tour announcement, The Felice Brothers have also announced they have signed to Conor Oberst’s new record label, Million Stars, and will release their new album, Valley of Abandoned Songs,on June 27. The 13-song collection consists of recordings primarily from sessions for the band’s 2019 album, Undress, as well as their most recent release, 2023’s Asylum On The Hill, both of which were captured live in an 1870s church with the band’s current lineup of Ian Felice on guitar and vocals, James Felice on piano and vocals , Jeske Hume on bass, and Will Lawrence drums.
When describing their new single “Crime Scene Queen,” the bands’ guitarist Ian Felice explains, “The one lyric I had when I started to write this song was ‘through the palms of pleasure island, an ominous wind began to blow.’ The rest of the story was built around that image. Humphrey Bogart’s character in The Big Sleep might also have played some role. It was recorded on the final day of our sessions for Asylum On The Hill.
“A few years ago, I started revisiting old demos that had never seen the light of day and recordings that hadn’t found a home on previous albums, and I started thinking of them as the Valley of Abandoned Songs,” explains Ian Felice. “At a certain point, I realized that I had a particular group of tunes that worked really well as an album, and so I shared it with Conor, along with my idea to post it online, but he immediately texted back that he loved it so much he wanted to start a new record label just to put it out.”
After signing the band to his new label, Conor Oberst shared, “I first encountered the Felice Brothers in 2007 after being given some of their music by a friend. I liked it a lot, but there was something I couldn’t put my finger on—singular and mysterious. An iconoclastic version of what some lazy people call “Americana”. I subsequently met them and played shows together. They became some of my best friends, family, really. I put out two of their records on the label I co-owned at the time, called Team Love.
Connor added, “then we started to perform together with them as my backing band and made a record of mine called Salutations. Needless to say, I love this band, and when I asked that horrible question, ‘Who is your favorite band?’ I always answer ‘The Felice Brothers.’ So when Ian sent me this new collection of songs and told me they just planned to put it up on the internet, I kind of flipped out, because they were so goddamn good. And then I did something I swore I would never do again: I started a new record label. This is my third. It is called Million Stars, and I am so proud to say the new Felice Brothers album is our first release. I can’t quit them. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.”
Valley of Abandoned Songs follows the bands’ surprise releaseAsylum On The Hill, which was released exclusively on Bandcamp in December, and their 2021 album From Dreams To Dust which was praised by many.
With the release of the new single, “Crime Scene Queen“, The Felice Brothers will release their new album Abandoned Songs on June 27 before they headline their US and European tour set to kick off this summer and the band perform in New York at Bowery Ballroom on July 11. For tickets and more information about the band fans can visit here.
The Felice Brothers Tour Dates
7/11 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
7/12 – Philadelphia, PA – World Cafe Live
7/13 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
7/14 – Portland, ME – Space
726-28 – Nelsonville, OH – Nelsonville Music Festival
7/27 – Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen
10/29 – Leeds, UK – Brudenell Social Club
10/30 – Manchester, UK – Band on the Wall
11/01 – Sligo, Ireland – Sligo Live
11/02 – Dublin, Ireland – Button Factory
11/04 – Glasgow, UK – St Luke’s
11/05 – Birmingham, UK – Hare & Hounds
11/06 – Cardiff, UK – The Globe
11/07 – London, UK – Electric Ballroom
11/09 – Bristol, UK – Strange Brew
11/10 – Brighton, UK – Chalk
11/12 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso Noord
11/13 – Cologne, Germany – Luxor
11/15 – Berlin, Germany – Kulturhaus Peter Edel
11/16 – Weissenhäuser Strand, Germany – Rolling Stone Beach
Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF), one of New York’s longest running international competitive film festivals, has announced its 27th edition, “Immersion,” which will premiere 150 films from May 31 to June 9 at the Windmill Studios in Greenpoint with additional screenings being held on June 3 to June 6 at the Wythe Hotel Cinema in Williamsburg.
Since 1998, the Brooklyn Film Festival’s organizers have been putting on competitive, international film festivals. The mission of BFF is promote artistic excellence and the unrestricted creative freedom of artists, encourage the rights of Brooklyn residents to witness the power of independent filmmaking, and offer a public forum in Brooklyn to advance public interest in films and indie production. BFF, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
BFF divides films into six categories: Feature Narrative, Documentary Feature, Short Narrative, Short Documentary, Experimental, and Animation. The festivals’ selection criteria is a 27-year-old set of rules that constitute the true festival’s trademark: participating films cannot be older than two years; films are selected from submissions only; all films in the festival participate in the award competition; even the smallest film can win the top festival award: the Grand Chameleon.
When talking about the festival, Marco Ursino the festival director shared that, “Immersion is this year’s theme that reveals the festival’s intention and the desire of the selected filmmakers to tell stories in a vertical fashion. Stories that will dive way beyond the surface to force the audience to consider not only the obvious outcomes and meanings, but also the hidden and secret ones,” Ursine added “In the extremely complex historical and political moment that we are experiencing, we need to understand the truth of things. BFF believes in the truthful spirit of indie filmmakers, and this year we offer the opportunity of a collective immersion, triggered by the film programs, the Q&As at the end of the screenings, the various networking parties, and the infinite chats on social media. We look forward to share with the filmmakers, the media, and the audience our true hopes and inner dreams. Enjoy the immersion.”
BFF, a Canadian Screen Award qualifying festival, received 3,351 films, a festival record, from 103 Countries for its 27th edition, and will program the selected films into 42, two-hour program blocks. The 2024 film lineup will include 150 total film screenings, of which almost all are premieres. All details will soon be announced to fans on the festival’s website.
BFF’s “Immersion” will premiere 150 films from May 31-June 9, 2024 in-person at Windmill Studios in Greenpoint with additional screenings being held on June 3-June 6, at the Wythe Hotel Cinema in Williamsburg. For more information about the festival, fans can visit here, and for more information about KidsFilmFest, visit here.
