Absolutely Free Festival

Absolutely Free Festival
Algemene informatie
Locatie	C-mine, Genk
Duur	2 dagen
Genre(s)	Indiepop Post-rock
Podia	Main, front, club, villa
Edities
Aantal edities	18
Eerste editie	1994
Website

Absolutely Free Festival (AFF) is een gratis tweedaags muziekfestival in de openlucht voor nieuwe bands en dwarse genres op C-Mine in Genk. Er is veel aandacht voor ecologie en gezonde voeding. Artiesten die op Absolutely Free concerteerden zijn onder andere Thurston Moore (USA / Sonic Youth), Wire (UK), Girls Against Boys (USA), Derrick May (USA), Luke Slater (UK), Blood Red Shoes (UK) Joe Lally (USA / Fugazi), Monika Kruse (DE), Wolf People (UK), King Charles (UK), Tim Vanhamel, Miss Li (Zweden), SX (B) en Ian Pooley (D).

Nominatie

In 2010, 2011, 2012 en 2013 werd het Absolutely Free Festival genomineerd voor de European Festival Awards in de rubriek Best Small Festival. In 2012 stootte het festival tevens door naar de shortlist in de categorie 'Best Small Festival', maar legde bij de laatste 10 de duimen voor het Poolse Tauron New Music. In 2012 kreeg het AFF persaandacht om haar 'batterijenactie'. Toeschouwers konden en kunnen de toegangsprijs betalen door drie lege batterijen te deponeren. AFF kreeg voor dit concept op donderdag 13 december 2012 de OVAM Groene Vent Award.

Affiches

• 2018: o.m. Youff, Sun Kill Moon, Dijf Sanders, Gruppo di Pawlowski, Eefje De Visser, Le Motel, Kong, Few Bits, Lander Gyselinck (dj set), Eppo Janssen (dj set)
• 2016: Blood Red Shoes (UK), Derrick May (US), Jacco Gardner (NL), Raketkanon (B), Eagulls (UK), Ryan Elliott (US), Jaakko Eino Kalevi (FI), N.A.H. (US), Interstellar Funk (NL), Fence (B), It It Anita (B), Cocaine Piss (B), DJ Slow (B), Astronaute (B), Krankland (B), Kasablanka (B), Sheridan (B), Leonore (B), Mister Tweeks (B), Richelle (B), Private Family (B), Crying Boys Cafe (B), Universe (B), Kijumba (B), e.v.a.
• 2015: Wire (UK), Monika Kruse (DE), Archie Bronson Outfit (UK), Iceage (DK), Peter Broderick (US), Benjamin Damage (UK), Marquis Hawkes (UK), Peter Kernel (CH), Bed Rugs (B), I Will, I Swear (B), DJ Faisal (B), Double Veterans (B), Amongster (B), Gewelt (B), El Yunque (B), Piquet (B), Up High Collective (B), La Jungle (B), Blægger (B), Mind Rays (B), Winterslag (B), Seizoensklanken (B), Supergenius (B), e.v.a.
• 2014: Thurston Moore (US), Luke Slater (UK), De Staat (NL), Yuck (UK), Fanfarlo (UK), Madensuyu (B), Warhola (B), The Prospects (B), Blaue Blume (DK), Pierre (B), Robbing Millions (B), Oaktree (B), WSSRT b2b EFFIX (B), Gewelt (B), JFJ (B), Benefactors (B), 30.000 Monkies (B), Samowar (B), Go March (B), Vice Club (B), Spookhuisje (B) e.v.a.
• 2013: Girls Against Boys (US), Derrick May (US), TOY (UK), Concrete Knives (FR), Reiziger (B), PAON (B), Japan4 (B), Vondelpark (UK), The Sha-La-Lee's (B), Ian Clement (B), Condor Gruppe (B), Syndrome (B), e.v.a.
• 2012: Mr. Critical (B), Faisal (B), Ian Pooley (D), LeFtO (B), Sky Castles (B), The Dukes (B), Float Fall (B), Benny Zen the Recording Artist featuring the Syphilis Madmen (B), BRNS (B), Fence (B), Dez Mona (B), Wolf People (UK), Rhinos Are People Too (B), The Guru Guru (B), The Plumps (B), Fungus (B), Dans Dans (B), Cashmere (B), Sleep Party People (DK), Pomrad (B), Elephants Elephants (B), Head Full Of Flames (B), Charles Frail (NL), Oh Burgundy (B), Mad About Mountains (B), Lewis Floyd Henry (UK), The Bony King Of Nowhere solo (B).
• 2011: Ultrasonic 7 (B), Title ft Delvis (B), The Random Ten (B), The Prospects (B), The Phantom Band (UK), The Virginmarys (UK), Joe Lally (USA), Spokes (UK), The Method (UK), Psycho 44 (B), The Brothers Deere (B), Vincent&Jules (B), Laughing Academy (B), Sleaze Motif (B), Oscar & The Wolf (B), Low Vertical (B), Luik (NL), Bearsuit (B), Astronaute (B), Rones (B), Horse Antlers (B), Statue (B), feetfetish (B), Toni & De Kadhafis (B), The C.A.B. (B), Jackie K (B).
• 2010: King Charles (UK), The Bony King Of Nowhere, The Sedan Vault, Sukilove, Pitchtuner (D/JPN), Marble Sounds, The Black Atlantic (USA/NL), Het Gloren (NL), Drums Are for Parades, Flying Horseman, The Rott Childs, The Brothers Deere, The Boiler Men, SX, Rebounce, Horses, Sir Yes Sir, The Catatonics, Palomine, Norma, Statue, Oswald, Tequila Waitress, The Well-Bred Hippoes, Swamp Captain, Vincent&Jules, Six Hands.
• 2009: Tim Vanhamel vs Vermin Twins, Miss Li (Zwe), Krakow, Creature With The Atom Brain, We vs Death (NL), Tour, BoyShouting, The Sore Losers, Chitlin' Fooks, Yuko, Blackie & The Oohoos, Superlijm, Douglas Firs, Mrs Hyde, SardoniS, Das Munich, Joni Sheila, Plexus, Gogo Monkey Squad, Dodgy Curvin's, One Flamingo Down, Rosa Parks' Private Bus Seat, Jack In The Box, Lili Grace, The Rythm Beats, The Strzebonsky Noizescene.
• 2008: The Tellers, The Cedars (UK), Krakow, Pieter-Jan De Smet, Kiss the Anus of a Black Cat, Peter Houben (ex-Nemo), Roadburg, Velcronic, Mon-O-Phone, Boyshouting, Birds That Change Colour, The Bear That Wasn't, Winterslag, Zoot, Black Cassette, The Lazy Freeloaders en Black 'n Bones.
• 2000: Saveloy, John Tennis, Zia, Yearn, Mint, Golden Green, Cliff Willy & Zijn Podiumboys, The Seatsniffers, Eden.
• 1999: Party Poopers, Gre@t Suburb@n Club, Electrified, Polzki Fiat, Nostoc, Star Industry, El Fish, Gorki.
• 1998: Salome, Nasty Dogs, Electrified, Supergum, C.N.N., Abundanza, Chief Joseph, De Bossen, Belgian Asociality, Eden.
• 1997: Pelican Gush, Mighty Moon, Ivy, The Hangovers, Panoramic, Sheffield Wednesday, Underdog!?, Hoodoo Club, De Mens.
• 1996: Tricycle, Prejudice, Nude, Lokkiwoot, Rebel Wac, Blue Buzz, Sexmachines, Dildo Warheads, Mad Dog Loose.
• 1995: Goblin, Wise Men Of Gotham, Crudités (NL), Eels For Pleasure, My Sweet Sister, Ex-Friend, Moj Owsi, Fruitcake Freddy, Sweater.
• 1994: No Ticket, Ghostbitch, Perfume Garden, Stick, Limonade Joe, Fruitcake Freddy, Frank De Roeck, Viva Vinyl, Adelmo Fuzzy.

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