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Since the early 2000s, Italy's C2C Festival has showcased some of the most adventurous artists in contemporary music, growing from being one of Europe's preeminent dance destinations into an international celebration of excellence and experimentation. As the "ne-plus-ultra festival of avant-garde eclecticism" (Pitchfork), attendees around the world always anticipate each continuously sold-out edition, and today, C2C Festival, Knockdown Center and MATTE join forces to announce a special event in New York that they have never done before. 

On May 9th, 2025, for the first time in its 23-year history, C2C Festival will present its inaugural US event. Taking over all of Knockdown Center in Queens, and co-presented by MATTE, C2C Festival NYC's lineup curation and choice of venue further expand a commitment to cross-genre aesthetic and transglobal scenes, producing immersive performances in the most extraordinary of locations. 

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Across multiple stages, highlighting the best of electronic music, jazz, pop, rap and beyond, Oneohtrix Point Never, Nala Sinephro, Two Shell, evilgiane and John Glacier all make their C2C return, with unprecedented productions planned for this new evolution of the festival. Oneohtrix Point Never will present Again² with live puppetry and video by Freeka Tet, with more lineup details and additions to be revealed soon. 

Tickets to C2C Festival NYC are available HERE, starting at 12pm EST on Wednesday, December 4th

"Bringing C2C Festival to the US marks a pivotal milestone in the festival's long journey," says Sergio Ricciardone, Founder and Director C2C Festival. "Over the years, C2C has grown into a global platform for contemporary and avant-garde music. Choosing the Knockdown Center as the venue for our first U.S. edition aligns with C2C's vision. Bold and forward-thinking, C2C Festival is excited to share its distinctive artistic vision —dedicated to the spirit of the avant-garde and new pop— with new communities. This event will create opportunities for cultural exchange while continuing to recontextualize music and art on a global scale."