Festival Iminente, curated by the renowned Portuguese artist Vhils, is set to return to London, bringing the vibrant spirit of Lisbon to the heart of East London. This year’s edition promises an extra day of explosive and experimental art and music, making it a three-day cultural extravaganza.
Key Takeaways
- Festival Iminente returns to London’s Old Truman Brewery.
- Curated by Portuguese artist Vhils and Lisbon’s Underdogs Gallery.
- Features a new multimedia collaboration between Vhils and DJ Fatboy Slim.
- Showcases innovative art and music from Portugal and international artists.
- Tickets are limited to 700 per day.
Festival Overview
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Festival Iminente is back, transforming Brick Lane’s Old Truman Brewery into a hub of Portuguese and international creativity. The festival, curated by Alexandre Farto, aka Vhils, along with Lisbon’s Underdogs Gallery, offers a unique opportunity to experience the most innovative new music and art from Portugal and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Special Collaborations
One of the highlights of this year’s festival is the unveiling of a new multimedia collaboration between world-renowned DJ Fatboy Slim and Vhils. This project, which combines video and music, was born out of a cultural exchange that saw both artists visiting each other’s studios in Lisbon and Brighton. Vhils expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating, “I am honored to collaborate with such a global cultural icon, whose music has been the soundtrack to our lives. Fatboy Slim is a fearless and visionary artist much loved in the Portuguese-speaking world.”
Artist Line-up
The festival boasts an impressive lineup of visual artists, including:
- Vhils (PT) x Fatboy Slim (UK) collab
- Berru collective (PT)
- D*Face (UK)
- Phomer (PT)
- PichiAvo (ES)
- Robert Panda (PT)
- The Empty Belly (PT)
- Okuda (SP)
- WK Interact (FR)
- Add Fuel (PT)
- Anthony Lister (AU)
- André Saraiva aka Mr. Andre (FR)
Music Line-up
The music lineup is equally exciting, featuring a mix of Portuguese and international artists across three days:
Day 1 (October 19th):
- DJ Kwan (PT)
- DJ SlimCutz (PT)
- DJ X-Acto (PT)
- Fumaxa (PT)
- DJ Marfox + DJ Lilocox (PT)
- MC Knowledje (PT / A’dam)
- Moullinex DJ set (PT)
- Pedro (Enchufada) (PT)
- Sam the Kid DJ set (PT)
- The Alchemist (USA)
Day 2 (October 20th):
- Allen Halloween (GB / PT)
- Black Milk & Nat Turner Band (USA)
- Branko (PT)
- DJ Nery (PT)
- Magazino (PT)
- MC Knowledje (PT / A’dam)
- Mizzy Miles (PT)
- Rita Maia (PT)
- Shaka Lion (PT)
- Vado Más Ki Ás (PT)
- Yen Sung (PT)
- Yuzi (PT)
Day 3 (October 21st):
- CelesteMariposa DJ set (PT)
- Cumbadélica (PT)
- Da Chick (PT)
- Gonçalo Mendonça (PT)
- Losless (FR)
- MC Knowledje (PT / A’dam)
- Mike El Nite DJ set (PT)
- Smoke DZA (USA)
- Tiago Bettencourt (PT)
- Vítor Belanciano (PT)
Tickets and Venue
Tickets for Festival Iminente are now on sale, with daily tickets priced at £20 for Friday and Saturday, and £16 for Sunday. A three-day pass is available for £40. The festival will be held at The Old Truman Brewery and 93 Feet East, both located on Brick Lane, London. Tickets are limited to 700 per day, so early booking is recommended.
Additional Highlights
In addition to the main festival events, attendees can look forward to a pop-up by Underdogs Gallery at the Truman Brewery, showcasing unique art pieces, limited edition prints, and publications from cutting-edge international visual artists.
Don’t miss out on this unique cultural experience that brings the best of Portuguese and international art and music to London.
