Musical 'Minifest' at WWU Nov. 6 and 7 to feature diverse styles, genres

The Western Washington University Department of Music and Sound Culture will present “Minifest,” a celebration of musical miniatures spanning diverse styles and genres, Nov. 6 and 7 on Western’s campus.

The two concerts will feature music-video presentations from around the globe and live performances from local musicians including Kat Bula, Bruce Hamilton, David Ney, members of Umami, Sarah Jerns, members of Savage Henry, Kali Tupper-Richards, Jordan Rain/Yogoman and several more. Patrons are invited to attend both events as each concert will present a unique line-up of artists.

The Nov. 6 performance will take place in the Old Main Theatre, and the Nov. 7 show will be in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. Both shows begin at 2 p.m.; admission for each is $5.

Event organizer and WWU Associate Professor of Music Bruce Hamilton predicted the events will be an extremely rich experience.

“Folks will be treated to an unpredictable feast for the eyes and ears," he said.

Eclecticism will rule the day as highly focused performances and presentations of folk, experimental pop, jazz, electroacoustic, free improvisation, world music, classical, quirky pop, R&B and more are allowed to coexist and form larger sets or pieces. In addition to the live music, two music-video mixes curated for the international Vox Novus 60x60 Project will be presented; each mix contains 60 one-minute tracks.

WWU Box Office hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and one hour prior to the performance. For individual tickets or disability accommodations, contact the box office at (360) 650-6146 or visit http://www.tickets.wwu.edu.

For more information contact Bruce Hamilton at bruce.hamilton@wwu.edu.