Understory - SKYSIA
Māla o ka Pono presents:
◁◁ Understory: v11 ▷▷
⋆ a solar powere sound system event & farm tour ⋆
featuring........
⋅ ── SKYSIA ──
with support sets from 5 local artist.
༻ SCHEDULE/OFFERINGS ༺
⋅2pm Gates open
Yoga and Music starts @ 3pm
3 - 7:30: TBA
⋅7:30 - 9 SKYSIA
9-10: TBA
⋅10 - 11: TBA
⋅12am - Close
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༻ SKYSIA BIO༺
Forgoing electronic music’s inherent heaviness for a spiritualized serenity and elegant songcraft, Skysia fuses elements of melodic bass, experimental bass, and modern downtempo into a euphonious sound. The producer/composer often reveals a minimalist, deliciously danceable style; his translucent low-end theory is rich in musicality and steeped in dreamy psychedelia. Born Tanner Allen, Skysia is a self-taught pianist, filmmaker, and production wizard; formerly based in Southern California, these days he lives in a converted mini-school bus - complete with a mobile studio, crafting sound art while perpetually immersed in nature. Skysia mines earthy textures and unveils emotive tones, sonically expressing the delicate balance between darkness and light. His crisp, clear compositions invoke the beautiful and deep, humbly channeled through organic bass music.
Drawing inspiration from global dancefloor pioneers like Bonobo and CloZee. Before embarking on a musical journey on the West Coast scene, Allen studied production techniques at the esteemed Point Blank Music School in London.
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༻ ABOUT UNDERSTORY ༺
Understory is an event series rooted in sound system culture & underground bass music. Celebrating deep, abstract sounds to alchemize the shadows that allow a nourishing environment underneath the sun loving canopy trees. In a food forest, the understory is the layer of vegetation growing beneath the main canopy that thrive in filtered or dappled light. Lovingly curated by a Maui-grown, kanaka maoli (indigenous Hawaiian) mother.
An ambrosia of Maui's talented movers, shakers and artists are showcased throughout the entire event featuring:
Fire flow arts, pole performances, live painting, community workshops (hosted in the bell tent), craft/food vendors, farm to table food/drink and gong fu tea service.
We encourage all expressions of creativity and character. Our venue is your canvas. Pull up as your avatar.
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LOGISTICS ༺
You will receive the location and directions to our farm in Haiku, Maui, with your ticket purchase. Pre-order your tickets and car passes, as we only have a limited quantity available. There is no alcohol allowed on this property and this will be strictly enforced. Please do not bring pets to the land. Please plan to carpool with friends so you can arrive early and give yourself ample time to explore our orchards and gardens. Fresh and filtered drinking water is available, and we prefer you to bring your own vessel. This event is for Adults Only, 18+ with No re-entry (meaning you cannot come and go) and no entry after 8pm so please arrive before then. We dance in the Rain or Shine.
༻ GET INVOLVED ༺
Are you interested in learning more about vending, offering a workshop, volunteering, lost & found items or work trading? If so, please email [email protected] with any questions or important feedback. Find out more about us at malaokapono.com
༻ ABOUT US ༺
Māla o ka Pono is a regenerative agriculture project that implements many styles of farming, including Syntropic Agroforestry and Permaculture Principles, with an emphasis on education, art, and intentional gathering. Your purchases directly supports our sustainable organic farm. We are immensely grateful to tend the ‘aina and grow this community event space with you! Come visit us every Saturday at the Upcountry Farmers Market.
♥ Your ticket purchase directly supports our sustainable organic farm. This land supports your dance, and your dance supports this space we have all been dreaming of ♥