Moogfest

Moogfest is an annual, multi-day music, art and technology festival. The event was previously held in Asheville, North Carolina, where the late Robert Arthur "Bob" Moog, the inventor of the Moog synthesizer and founding father of electronic music, spent the last 30 years of his life. Moog spoke at the 2004 event; past performers who have played at the festival include Kraftwerk, Devo and Brian Eno. It is held in May, on the closest day to Moog’s birthday.

On July 14, 2015, it was announced that Moogfest 2016 would be held in Durham, North Carolina on May 19-22, taking place in downtown Durham and spread out across multiple venues.

Overview

Moogfest is the annual event that honors the remarkable vision of Robert Moog and his amazing musical inventions that changed the course of music, and celebrates Bob Moog's legacy as a sonic pioneer. Today, Moogfest is a multi-day, multi-venue event held in Durham, North Carolina. Moogfest hosts artists and audiences from throughout the world in different venues across Asheville's downtown. The performing artists are not only those who use Moog instruments for their own works, but also those who create musical experiences that embody the essence of Bob Moog’s visionary and creative spirit. The festival also offers interactive experiences, visual art exhibitions, installations, film screenings, panel discussions, question and answer sessions, and workshops.