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The 2014 Elevate Awards
David Charles writes from the Elevate awards show, revealing the winners and the reason why we all love each other.
Regina Joschika: Clean-IT
Regina Joschika, a campaigner for fair working conditions in the global computer industry, presents her work during Saturday's session on Fair & Open IT.
by: David Charles
Shoshana Zuboff: Reality is the Next Big Thing
A quick-fire summary of Shoshana Zuboff's initial statement, which kicked off Saturday afternoon's panel 'Reality is the Next Big Thing'.
by: David Charles
Research for Transition
Michel Bauwens, director of the P2P Foundation outlines an ideal structure for a commons economy. economy in Saturday's morning workshop.
by: David Charles
Think Hope, Think Crisis
David Charles blogs about the events of the Elevate Festival. This is his review of Friday's workshop with John Holloway.
by: David Charles
What the Woop Woop is Creative Response?
David Charles blogs about the events of the Elevate Festival. This is his review of friday's panel discussion "Creative Response/Ability" and the film "Let...
by: David Charles
Hyperdub 10 - The Power of Bass
Steve Goodman, better known as Kode9, will take his second stab at curating his very own stage, as 10 years of Hyperdub cosmically align with 10 years of...
John Holloway: Elevate 2014 Opening Speech
David Charles blogs about the events of the Elevate Festival, beginning with the opening speech by John Holloway.
by: David Charles
Interpenetration
By way of their ongoing weekly concert series and annual festival, chmafu nocords' Interpenetration showcase their picks covering the bases “music, experiments...
Elevate-Interview: Micah Lee
Micah Lee is the chief technology officer and a board member of Freedom of the Press Foundation, and the author of Encryption Works. He will participate in the...
Jungle Not Jungle
Never before has the jungle legacy of the 90's been as prevalent as it has been in the last few years. The abundance of digital production techniques and the...
New Class of 201X
During EDM's ascension to what is essentially the new arena rock, a generation of musicians in the United States committed themselves to the restoration of the...
Elevate-Interview: Bill McKibben - Winner of the Alternative Nobel Prize 2014
Bill McKibben is one of the world's leading environmental writers and climate activists. He was recently awarded this year's Alternative Nobel Prize and...
DIFFERENCE, REPETITION
One might find it hard to imagine, but there is a type of electronic music out there that is ubiquitous but simultaneously refuses to pigeon-holed. This might...
Manifest-Action Brazil On Tour / Graz
23 - 27 Oct 2014 in Association with Elevate Festival: Exhibition & Film Screenings about Brazils long faced struggle to protect human rights, from colonial...
by: Marc
Documentary Films & Workshops
At this years Elevate Festival there is, in addition to a rich discourse and music programme, the opportunity to participate in various workshops and film...
by: Marc
ROCK IS HELL
A record label on a mission. A record label that has won the affection of many a music lover through its relentlessly radical approach to music, artwork,...
by: Patrick Wurzwallner
Day 3 – Community & DIY
On the last day of the festival (SUN, Oct. 26th), we will focus on practical aspects and give participants the opportunity to get up close and personal and...
by: Marc
Day 2 - Transformations
On the second day of the festival (SA, Oct. 25th), Elevate will search for places where social transformation is happening today and for ideas on how new...
by: Marc
Day 1 – Commons, Art & Activism
The first day of the festival (FR, Oct. 24th) is dedicated to retrospection and future perspectives. Under the title "Commons, Art & Activism" we will...
by: Marc
Elevate Awards 2014
For the third time, the Elevate Festival recognizes the people, initiatives and projects that contribute positively, sustainably and innovatively to society....
by: Marc
Full programme online!
Danceable club music, experimental sound art and world improvement - since 2005 the city of Graz is home to a festival that is one of a kind within Europe.
Elevate plays Transart III
Saturday, 13th of September @ 22:00 Officine FS (Via Macello 24, 39100 Bolzano)
New wave of acts
In no more than 9 weeks, Elevate Festival will return for its 10th anniversary. With the full lineup to be released in early September, here’s a preview of the...
Elevate Festival 2014
10 years disco and discourse in Graz - The Elevate Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Elevate Open Everything? - David Charles' book about the 2013 festival
Author and blogger David Charles has compiled his liveblogging about the Elevate Festival 2013 into a book. Elevate is proud to announce its first book...
Elevate Festival Audio Recording
Ist eine offene Gesellschaft eine freie Gesellschaft?
by: Karin Schuster
Discourseguests interviewd by Adrian Engel and Max Sommer
Elevate Interview - Esther Kamber
by: FH JOANNEUM
Discourseguests interviewd by Adrian Engel and Max Sommer
Elevate Interview - Wolfgang Ritschl
by: FH JOANNEUM