Music festivals in this day and age are a dime a dozen. Every weekend at least one event can be found some where in the nation. This makes standing out for young, up and coming festivals difficult. Day For Night though has not had this issue in the least. The one of a kind music, art and speaker festival has curated a vibe unique to Houston and continually brings the most forward thinking individuals in the aforementioned fields together for 3 days of synergy.
A Line Up Fit For The Music Gods
Day For Night catches most peoples attention via their incredibly unique and impressive line up. The bill includes acts ranging all genres. This year headliners include Solange, Nine Inch Nails, Thom Yorke and Pretty Lights. Those are just some of the names which have had people booking flights to Houston ever since it's initial announcement. Support ranges from the experimental protest group The Pussy Riots to established dance music acts such as Rezz and Jamie XX. Take a look at the full line up below.
More Than Just Music
While Day For Night is an incredibly impressive festival in terms of music curation the event also offers a speaker series that include the Chelsea Manning who is a whistle blower and advocate for military/government transparency and Nadya from the Pussy Riots who advocated for LGBTQ and gender equality in the Russia. These talks from pioneering figures in their field have generated a ton of attention for the festival.
The visual art displays at Day For Night might just be the most impressive aspect of the festival. Day For Night transforms Houston from an urban metropolis to an otherworldly wonderland of light. Just look at this video below. Tickets are still available. To purchase and learn more, visit here.
