Located on the grounds of an old ribbon factory in Kiev, Closer pays homage to its history with Strichka Festival on May 21, 2016. Strichka, Ukrainian word for ‘ribbon’, embodies the modest, simple approach to life represented best by the factory spirit, while encouraging an experimental, unique celebration of the complexities of modern life.

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Photo: Strichka Official Facebook page
Strichka festival welcomes all open-minded music lovers with an intimate atmosphere and a variety of sounds. In many ways, Strichka is more than a music festival, just as Closer is more than a club and art center. This renown Ukrainian festival of electronic and experimental music opens the summer season by improving upon two years of success in the most grand and radical way possible.

Photo: Strichka Official Facebook page
Strichka starts in the evening with live performances by ALVA NOTO and MURCOF in the central yard of the factory. From there, Strichka continues with its strong lineup, including Jus Ed, Mike Huckaby, DJ Bone, DJ Stingray, Margaret Dygas, and Nastia.

Photo: Strichka Official Facebook page
At around 10 am, the Festival moves on to ‘Lesnoy Prichal’ open terrace for an all-day continuation of the party.
Feel the beat of underground modern Kiev with Strichka Festival!
When: May 21, 2016
Where: Closer (31 Nyzhneyurkivska str., Kiev)