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OWC Announces Sponsorship of Moogfest 2017
OWC will be a Presenting Sponsor at the innovative four-day technology festival.
May 12, 2017 | Woodstock, IL
May 12, 2017 | Woodstock, IL
OWC, a leading zero emissions Mac and PC technology company, will be a Presenting Sponsor at Moogfest 2017. The four-day technology, music and arts festival will take place from May 18-21, at venues throughout downtown Durham, North Carolina.
Moogfest brings together creative minds and technology enthusiasts for four days of participatory presentations and cutting-edge electronic music in tribute to Dr. Bob Moog, an American pioneer in synthesizers and technology for musicians and artists.
“Obviously we love everything to do with technology, and Moogfest is a logical fit for OWC,” said Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO of OWC. “This is an amazing combination of music, technology, science, and art converging for four days, and we are thrilled to see how our technology will help to capture and store the incredible creative content that will be produced by so many talented individuals and groups during the festival.”
Featured artists and speakers include:
- Dr. Kate Shaw (CERN)
- Animal Collective
- Michael Stipe
- Gotye
- SURVIVE
- Derrick May
- Suzanne Ciani
- Talib Kweli
- And more
Themes and programs include:
- Spatial Sound
- Sci-Fi Wishes and Utopian Dreams
- The Joyful Noise of STEAM
- Instrument Design
- The Future of Creativity
- And more
Passes for the festival range from one to four days and are available at: Moogfest.com.
About Moogfest Robert “Bob” Moog was an American innovator in electronic music, creating the analog synthesizer and other technology for use by musicians and artists. Since 2004, Moogfest has been a tribute to Dr. Moog, a four-day platform that presents cutting-edge music, performances and ideas, celebrating the collaborative and creative processes between musicians, engineers, inventors, artists and scientists.
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About OWC
Founded in 1988, Other World Computing (OWC), is a trusted provider of premium technology solutions tailored to enable creators and tech enthusiasts to bring their unique visions to life. The company develops high-performance end-to-end tools catering to a global community of creators at all levels of their craft, from Capture to Creation to Collaboration. The mission of extending the useful life of existing technology is a demonstration of the company's commitment to a more sustainable world. The core value of Other World Computing is to design and manufacture industry-leading products that deliver excellence and are built to last for minimal environmental impact.