Interested in learning about classic 1960s/70s analog synthesizers? Join us for this free workshop at Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Ave. E, Owen Sound, featuring instructor TImothy Glasgow (London ON). This will be an informal session demonstrating some basic and advanced techniques on how to use an analog synth. All ages are welcome and no prior experience is necessary. If you’d like to participate, please send us a quick email to pre-register at info@electric-eclectics.com

Later on, there will be a live concert with Ace of Wands (Toronto) with opening act Woodworker (Owen Sound.

We have several volunteer positions which we would like to fill. We need some volunteers to arrive at the festival by Thursday Aug. 3 in the evening, or early on Friday Aug. 4, to assist with setting up. We also need volunteers to assist with takedown on Sunday Aug. 6. Please send an email to info@electric-eclectics.com with your name, cellphone number, and which days you are able to help on. If you are accepted as a volunteer you will receive a free weekend pass as well as backstage access. THANK YOU!

August 4-5, 2023, Funny Farm, Meaford, ON

Electric Eclectics returns with our classic camping-and-concerts weekend at the Funny Farm outside of Meaford, ON, featuring the Berlin duo Alexander Hacke & Danielle de Picciotto, world-renowned Thereminist Dorit Chrysler (Berlin), Toronto’s Hot Garbage, Glass Orchestra founding members Miguel Frasconi & Eric Cadesky (“Half Glass Full”) and many more adventurous and experimental performers and artists. Click on the LINEUP tab above for a full list of performances, installations, and DJs. Additional artists will be announced soon.

Attendees at Electric Eclectics can expect to see an expansion of our truly unique blend of stage performers, installation artists, and DJs, all under the open skies and glorious sunsets of rural Ontario.

Discounted tickets are on sale now — click on the Early Bird Weekend Pass tab above to purchase. All weekend festival tickets include free camping.

“Canada’s Weirdest Experimental Music Festival” — Vice

“The complete opposite of the concentration-camp experience of any given corporate-sponsored summer music fest” – Wavelength

“One of the most offbeat music festivals in Canada.” – Exclaim!

“Best festival in the universe!” – Alexis O’Hara