Southwest Synth Fest is a brand new, annual synthesizer event, coming up Saturday, June 15th, 2019. The day-long festival focuses on creating community and education among synthesizer manufacturers, electronic music enthusiasts, and artists.

In its inaugural year, Southwest Synth Fest will feature a full day of activities and performances, and will include a synth kit-building workshop, talks by synth experts, and a gear expo where manufacturers and attendees can showcase systems, learn about new technology, and connect with other members of the synthesizer community.

Daytime events at the Austin School of Film (2200 Tillery Street, Austin, TX) are free and open to the public. The Expo floor will open at 10am and close at 6pm. Manufacturers exhibiting at the event include Alright Devices, Delptronics, LXZ, Starling, Synthesis Technology, and Warm Star Electronics. Spaces are limited for the kit-building workshop at 10:30am. You can sign up for the workshop at https://swsynthfest.com.

Evening events begin at 6pm at the Museum of Human Achievement. Modular On The Spot will present performances by modular synth virtuosos, and will be free and open to the public.

Later in the evening, at 8pm, synthesizer powerhouses Dylan Cameron, Acid Jeep, Bragglights, and The Viewer will begin their performances at the Museum of Human Achievement. Sliding scale donation admission (suggested donation: $10 – 20). Tickets will be available at the door.

Visit the Southwest Synth Fest website and the festival’s Facebook event page to learn more.