Viva Acid Makes A Return Paying Homage to Chicago’s Acid House Scene With 4th Annual Talks And Workshops Series.

Chicago-focused event organizers and cultural pioneers Viva Acid return for their highly anticipated fourth season. Celebrating Chicago’s vibrant Acid House scene and community from October 3rd – 6th at the Podlasie Club in the city where it all began. 

Over four days, Viva Acid will host a series of accessible events, workshops, and conversations that foster creativity and inspire innovation. 

Viva Acid 2024 champions collaboration and the development of deep belonging within our creative community. This year’s theme is transcending scarcity to build resilient, flourishing ecosystems through collective creativity. At a time when the path to success is ever-changing, these talks are a reminder of the foundations the house music scene was built on and the importance of connection in breaking through the noise. 

Across the four days, talks will cover a range of industry subjects, from ‘Maximizing Reach’ to ‘Marketing Authenticity’, while workshops will focus on production, including ‘Approaching Remixing’ and ‘Creating What You Hear’. Attendees to the event will receive immense value and knowledge from pioneers of the scene such as Gene Farris, DJ Hyperactive, Radio Slave, Glenn Underground and countless more. 

Thursday, the 3rd, will also see the premiere of ‘Children Of Acid’. The deep-dive documentary, produced by Viva Acid in partnership with production company Baffe, catalogues the rich tapestries of Chicago’s vibrant rave scene—a must-see for anyone interested in the history and emergence of acid house.  

It wouldn’t be an Acid House music conference without performances, and the line-up for Viva 2024’s parties is equally impressive. Watch acts such as Radio Slave, Flores Negras, Lauren Flax b2b DJ Slugo, Steve Noah, Microdot, Glenn Underground, and many more take to the stage, showcasing the skill that saw them rise to the top of their scene. 

At a time when the goalposts are constantly changing and burgeoning artists can sometimes lose sight of music as the centre of their work, Viva Acid’s schedule is a timely reminder of the solid foundations on which the scene was built for those looking to make a real impact with their music. 

Dates: October 3rd – 6th
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