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From November 1-4, On Air LA Annex will bring together the vanguard of storytellers, audio creatives and inspired listeners who are shaping the culture of sound. As the annual West Coast edition of New York City’s influential On Air Fest, this year’s event will take place at multiple locations including KCRW’s Santa Monica studio and dublab in University Park, pushing podcasting further into the future and revealing new answers to the question of "what’s next?" (WIRED). From live recordings and performances to exclusive premieres and innovative installations, the lineup will showcase both emerging and established voices across an eclectic schedule and additional wave of headliners that have just been announced today. Find tickets here, and more details below.
On Wednesday, November 1st at KCRW’s state-of-the-art Annenberg Performance Studio, the festival kicks off with the On Air Business Summit, a by-invitation gathering of industry leadership for urgent dialogues on growth and evolution of podcasts. Then, the doors open to everyone for an evening that features:
- KCRW’s Lost Notes: A sneak preview of the revelatory series’ highly-anticipated return, unspooling the real stories behind LA’s soul music scene with co-hosts Novena Carmel (Morning Becomes Eclectic) and Michael Barnes.
- Let’s Make a Horror: Part improv comedy, part horror film, and all plot twist, this interactive rendition of the acclaimed show from CBC Podcasts and Kelly&Kelly will take the stage for a brand new, spooky story right on the heels of Halloween. Comedians Ryan Bell, Maddy Kelly and Mark Chavez will be joined by a special guest to be announced.
On Thursday, November 2nd at KCRW, the second evening of On Air Fest will shock, entice and enlighten attendees, with sessions from:
- Spooked: From the creators of Snap Judgment, presented by PRX and KQED, comes Spooked. Host and Snap Studios founder Glynn Washington opens the second night of On Air Fest LA Annex with a live performance. This installment of the popular paranormal podcast will reveal a true-life tale of the supernatural. Spooked explores the Shadowlands - daring listeners to confront the unknown. Be afraid...
- Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso: The revered host returns to On Air Fest for a live taping of the intimate, in-depth interview podcast that has welcomed such greats as Carol Burnett, David Byrne, Fran Lebowitz, Lorde, Oscar Isaac, Padma Lakshi, Questlove, Quinta Brunson, Tom Hanks and many others.
On Air LA Annex will reveal more exciting details, headliners and exclusive first-listens throughout the coming weeks, as well as the full lineup for the On Air Open House on Saturday, November 4th. Hosted at dublab, the day-long event is free, open to the public and dedicated to celebrating the talents of LA’s creator community. In addition to live radio streams and performances, a happy hour presented by ESPN 30 for 30, DJ sets and more, it will include the debut of an unprecedented exhibition. Following the introduction of On Air Fest’s first-ever, multi-room installation at the beginning of 2023, which “transformed the podcast into a groundbreaking immersive experience” (Associated Press), this new collection of original listening experiences will see guests moving between different stations to interact with the inaugural collection of On Air Official Selects.
Launching as part of this year’s On Air LA Annex, On Air Official Selects is an open, global call for short-form audio stories. Between now and October 4th, any creative can submit an original piece under 10 minutes in length, with an emphasis on experimentation and boundary-pushing approaches. A panel of leaders, tastemakers and judges – including Alejandro Cohen (Executive Director, dublab), Gina Delvac (Head of Podcast Audience Lab, KCRW), Marshall Lewy (Chief Content Officer, Wondery), Ben Adair (Founder and Executive Producer, Western Sound), Christy Gressman (Vice President, Podcasts, Topic Studios) and more – will award 10 works with an honorarium, as well as the opportunity to showcase their piece for all the attendees of On Air Open House.
Learn more about On Air Official Selects and apply here:
https://www.onairfest.com/article/announcing-on-air-fest-official-selects-2023
Since 2017, On Air Fest has increasingly become the most important, influential event for storytellers, listeners and the audio community at large, having premiered dozens of award-winning podcasts, produced hundreds of live sessions, and convened thousands of fans across both coasts. Organized by work x work - the creative agency powering the podcast revolution - 2023’s LA Annex will continue to elevate the artform and reaffirm its place as "the Coachella of podcast festivals" (Fast Company).
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EVENT DETAILS
WHO: On Air Fest with KCRW & dublab
WHEN: November 1-4, 2023
WHERE: KCRW (1660 Stewart Street, Santa Monica, California)
dublab (1035 West 24th Street, Los Angeles, California)
WHY: A gathering place where audio makers, artists, storytellers, podcasters and listeners are inspired by the art of sound.
TICKETS: Free-$225. General Admission & VIP tickets available for single and multiple days.
MORE INFO & TICKETS: HERE at the On Air LA Annex landing page and onairfest.com
Presenting Sponsors & Program Partners: Audible, ESPN, Dolby, Simplecast, Adswizz, Subtext, KCRW, LAist, CBC, Pushkin Industries and dublab.
IMAGES: HERE
ABOUT ON AIR FEST
On Air Fest is advancing the culture of audio. We bring together an expansive range of emerging and established voices to explore the creative possibilities of sound. Created and produced by work x work, On Air Fest has evolved into the premier cultural event for audio storytellers and inspired listeners. Throughout the year, we produce a range of cultural programming, from annex events, to our residency program, creative collaborations to cultural campaigns and podcasts. On Air Fest carves a place for artists and storytellers who are defining this moment in audio.
ABOUT WORK X WORK
work x work is a full-service creative agency amplifying the world's leading brands through storytelling, design and experiences. Our innovative work has made us the go-to agency for organizations looking to participate in audio culture. In addition to design, strategy and events, we create multi-channel campaigns, original content and produce podcasting's premier cultural event, On Air Fest.
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