Noise Pop 2010 Dates, Artists Announced

Among the initial signings: Magnetic Fields, Mark Kozelek, Rogue Wave, Atlas Sound, The Soundtrack of Our Lives, Four Tet, John Vanderslice, We Were Promised Jet Packs, Wallpaper, Zee Avi, The Limousines & Foreign Born.

By Blurt Staff

Noise Pop 2010 - he 18th annual Noise Pop Festival - will take place February 23rd through March 1 at venues throughout San Francisco. Early artist confirmations include Magnetic Fields, Mark Kozelek, Rogue Wave, Atlas Sound, The Soundtrack of Our Lives, Four Tet, John Vanderslice, We Were Promised Jet Packs, Wallpaper, Zee Avi, The Limousines & Foreign Born.  More shows will be announced in the coming weeks along with films, art shows, and more.

In addition, the confab Industry Noise will take place on Saturday, February 27^th at the Swedish American Hall in San Francisco. Noise Pop's mini-conference discusses independent music, technology, and the changing industry.  Attendees can meet industry pros, listen to influential speakers, advance their artistic and business ventures, and learn more about current possibilities and opportunities. In addition to panels and speakers, there are small discussion groups and individual mentoring. Panelists and Keynote speakers will be announced soon. 

Badges went on sale last week - Festival badges are $150, while admission to Industry Noise is an additional $50 (or $65 if you don't purchase the festival badge). A limited number of badges include access to the Magnetic Fields show at the Fox Theater on Saturday February 27th, or the Herbst Theater on Monday March 1, 2010. Tickets to individual shows are on sale as well.

Details, tickets, etc: http://www.noisepop.com