YOKO FEST

09/21/2024

Today is the day!

09/21/2024

Goddess Complex is a solo improvisational music project composed by alias Cloud Powers. Cloud started this project in 2016 in Macon Georgia. The soundscape of her music is made up of layers of twinkles, drone hums, harmonic loops, and trap beat with indistinct lyrics. Her gear consist of a Yamaha v 50 synthesizer, mini Korg vocabeats, rtc600, jamman looper, and a Line 6 d4l looper. Goddess Complex is available on bandcamp, Distrokid affiliated streaming services, and youtube. See her today at the YOKO Fest.

09/21/2024

FEATURED TATTOO ARTIST - Chantal Smith
My name is Chantal Smith and I am a New York artist that specializes in tattoos, fine art and design. I have been tattooing for almost 20 years, but I have been drawing, painting, designing, and modeling most of my life. I started working in New Orleans a few years ago at AART ACCENT and it was there that I met YOKO, a magnanimous light and spirit whom quickly became my work bestie. I was very blessed to know and share space with YOKO and every chance that I could spend with them was happy one. YOKO and I would love to talk about our favorite interests of anime, tattoos and art. It was friendship that grew quickly and I was even fortunate enough to attend some of YOKO shows in New Orleans. It was always a pleasure attending YOKO’s performances and be able to have the opportunity to listen and feel Yoko ‘s music while experiencing their energy in real time. It was just one of the many examples of YOKO being such an incredible talent and spirit that I was blessed to have in my life.
It was devastating to have found out that YOKO passed away and there’s still a pain and grief that I will carry with me always. But despite the grief, I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to honor my friend in a special way and let YOKO’s friends and family know how much they’re loved and how much they meant to so many people, including myself. When I was asked to be a part of YOKO FEST I immediately agreed and have been working with YOKO’s family and friends to help make this year’s festival a great one. I miss my friend YOKO a lot, and every day I wish that I could still find a way to connect and be in touch with them. Knowing that I will be able to participate in this festival allows me the opportunity to still be a part of YOKO’s life while doing what we both loved to do very much, making awesome art and kick ass tattoos. It is my pleasure to take part of this year’s first annual YOKO fest. My goals for this year’s YOKO fest is to share space with others while tattooing and to love, honor and uplift my friend that has meant so much to so many beautiful people like themselves. I feel confident in saying that a lot of people all share a similarity in that we loved YOKO and still do and want to celebrate them as best as possible with as many people as possible. YOKO had a way of connecting people together through their music, tattoos and art and I’m proud of carrying their legacy and sharing with others how wonderful of a person they were and what an incredible inspiration they were in my life. Book your YOKO TAT by Chantal early to get tatted at the YOKO Fest. Time slots are limited!

09/21/2024

Today is the day!

Join us at Y.O.K.O. FEST - JUSTICE FOR YOKO to celebrate peace, love, and the fight for justice for all!

09/21/2024

Itchy Kisses - Itchy Kisses is an interdisciplinary artist originally from Philadelphia & currently based in New Orleans, LA. They are an experimental electronic musician/songwriter and multimedia visual artist. Their focus includes airbrushing & screen printing clothes, collage, illustration, video art, tattoo art, as well as a wide array of other mediums. Experience Itchy Kisses at the YOKO Fest today!.

09/21/2024

Coffinwolf Ultra - Coffinwolf Ultra is a hardcore punk band from the 7th Ward, known for their energetic live performances and staunch social stances. Their debut studio album, “Palms,” is available on streaming services, and members can be spotted around the city with other projects such as Chess, Redfaced Whiteman, Chesticle, and Jerk Unicorn. Spot them at the YOKO Fest today!

09/20/2024

DJ Ashton/ Cutupqueen - Ashton is a techno DJ and founder of Pressure Labs, a production and marketing company pushing the boundaries of electronic music. Based in Louisiana, her sets are known for their deep basslines and hypnotic rhythms, creating immersive soundscapes that captivate dance floors. As a graphic design student at McNeese State University, Ashton merges her creative talents in both music and design, crafting unique experiences that blend sound and visuals. Through Pressure Labs, she not only showcases her own music but also supports and elevates other artists, making her a vital force in the Louisiana electronic music scene. See DJ Ashton Cut up at the YOKO Fest.

09/20/2024

Tickets on sale now.

Join us at Y.O.K.O. FEST - JUSTICE FOR YOKO to celebrate peace, love, and the fight for justice for all!

09/20/2024

Mire Child - "Emerging from the swamps of south Louisiana, Mire Child blends progressive rock, hip hop, jazz, R&B, vaporwave, and everything you love into a singular, electrifying experience. With genre-spanning moods and a unique immersive soundscape, their music captivates all and defies convention. But mostly, a sound that encourages it's listener to feel." Feel Mire Child at the YOKO Fest

09/19/2024

Baku - Baku is a sound and visual experiment. Made up of Nyssa Frank, Gregorio Alvarez and Rachel Kim. Their performances are curated chaos- based in catharsis, love and furious anger set to the poetry of the singer. We embrace the unknown, untethered and wordless. Baku is opening for the YOKO Fest.

09/19/2024

Delish Da Goddess - Born in New Orleans and raised in St. Bernard Parish/Violet. With 9 EPs under her belt and a nonpareil performance style, she has been a steady source of creative energy and inspiration for Louisiana’s Hip Hop scene, affording her the Best Rap and Bounce award at 2018’s Big Easy Awards. It was especially her 5th, and to date most cohesive EP, Violet, that put her on the broader map. In the meantime she has been featured in Diplo's Blow Your Head series, TNT's TV series Claws, and Peacock's Q***r As Folk New Orleans. She has also performed with the likes of Peaches, Le1f, Big Freedia and Sophie. Delish is inspired by the people around her that helps keep her grounded. See her at the YOKO Fest. Saturday the 21st of September at Siberia.

09/16/2024