Lug Ole Gander: AMP Producers 2025
LUG OLE GANDER: Platforming North Yorkshire Electronica this Summer
Lug Ole Gander (LOG) is a live electronic music series coming to
North Yorkshire on June 7 & July 19. It has been programmed and
developed by four upcoming event producers with tickets available on
Eventbrite.
From creative workshops to live performances, LOG provides music
experiences for those living in rural areas where access to
equipment and events is limited.
Behind the events are four young producers, collaborating as part
of a developmental programme created by AMP Music. Since 2001, AMP
has provided creative opportunities and experiences for those
living in rural North Yorkshire.
Speaking on Lug Ole Gander, AMP director Sarah McWatt states:
“We are hugely looking forward to the two Lug Ole Gander events that
our AMP Producers are developing. It is important to us that
developing producers get an opportunity to test ideas and
approaches, with mentoring and support given along the way.
“As a predominantly rural county, connecting people in North
Yorkshire really resonates with us. We know these events can be
catalysts for friendships and artistic links that last well beyond
the programme.”
“Alumni from previous years have progressed into really exciting
careers, and we can’t wait to see what this year’s team produce and
do next.”
On June 7th, LOG will launch its debut event at Young Thugs
Recording Studio. A 10-minute walk from York Railway Station,
Young Thugs have been a major player in York’s modern creative
economy: hosting gigs, music videos, and recording sessions.
For those familiar with York’s live music scene, headliner Ola
Szmidt will be a familiar name. For those unfamiliar: her hypnotic
brand of electronica, defined by ethereal vocal loops and
glitching manipulations, form atmospheres like no other.
Sharing the stage with Szmidt is Huddersfield’s Jo Christman, an
upcoming artist whose brand of electronica is on the noisier side
and seeks to provide a fascinating contrast.
On July 19th, LOG 2 will take place at Thirsk’s Rural Arts Centre. A
25-minute walk from Thirsk Train Station, Rural Arts was
identified early-on as a perfect host for LOG’s social initiative.
With support from Debbie Armour (of Burd Ellen) and a headline
performance from Dirty Freud, both acts are sure to rock the North
Yorkshire town through their radically different styles.
Spanning all-day schedules, both events will begin with a creative
workshop conducted by Ola Szmidt (June 7) & Debbie Armour (July
19) respectively. Workshop spaces are limited and available on a
first-come-first-serve basis.
Speaking on the event, LOG Project Manager Kyle Boulton notes:
“Our project has been in the works for 6 months and we can’t wait to
see it materialise.”
“With LOG, we’ve sought to highlight certain sounds, textures, and
identities typically underrepresented in North Yorkshire.”
“We identified electronic music as a genre through which the sights
and sounds of North Yorkshire can be represented in new and
fascinating ways – resulting in a diverse range of performances and
workshops!”
Tickets for both events can be found on Eventbrite using the link
below. Performance and workshop tickets are valued at £6
respectively, with pay-what-you-want options available.
For specific enquiries, please contact: [email protected] or
07761525709 (via WhatsApp only).
Linktree – https://linktr.ee/logfest
Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lug-ole-gander-young-thugs-studio-tickets-1349932206569?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/_log_fest_
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575623227885
This project is generously supported by Youth Music.
Credits: Poster and logo designed by AMP Producers Marketing Coordinator Gena Clarke. Press release created by Kyle Boulton (AMP Producers Project Coordinator)
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