L.E.V. Festival Returns to Gijón for 2025 Edition
- Synthapix Editorial
- Mar 23
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 28
The 19th edition of the Laboratorio de Electrónica Visual L.E.V is back with innovative performances and installations
Gijón, Asturias Spain – May 1-5, 2025
(L.E.V.) Festival will transform Gijón into a melting pot of audiovisual innovation and performances from May 1-4, 2025. Supported by Gijón's Town Council and the Principality of Asturias, the festival promises exploration of electronic music, digital art, audiovisual and emerging technologies.
Why L.E.V. Festival is Our Most Anticipated Event
Let's be honest. L.E.V. is the wild child that not only defies the norms but revolutionises them in a world of formulaic music festivals.
We're visiting L.E.V Festival in Gijón's digital art paradise in May, and to be honest? We are eager. L.E.V. is not your typical festival. It's a dynamic event in which technology becomes pure art, music becomes visual, and each performance questions your preconceived notions about creativity. And here at Synthapix we are all about that.
Imagine a place where musician and visual artist like Ryoji Ikeda do more than just perform; they totally change the way you think about technology and music. Where every location—from the organic Jardín Botánico Atlántico to the urban Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura—becomes a canvas for auditory narrative.
Curatorial Focus
Each venue offers a unique setting that enhances the festival's diverse programming, allowing installations and performances to exist in precisely matched environments.
The festival attracts a community of artists and audiences equally invested in sonic innovation and visual experimentation, creating an atmosphere that balances intellectual curiosity with sensory immersion.
Venue Landscape
Spanning multiple iconic locations, L.E.V. 2025 will host performances at:
Teatro de la Laboral
Nave de LABoral Centro de Arte
Muséu del Pueblu d'Asturies
Jardín Botánico Atlántico
Centro de Cultura Antiguo Instituto
Colegiata del Palacio Revillagigedo
Headline Performances
Teatro de la Laboral Highlights
The festival's flagship venue will host landmark performances, including:
Ryoji Ikeda: "Ultratronics [live]" - A collaboration with Japan Foundation Madrid
Katarina Gryvul with Alex Guevara
Ash Fure
Colin Self
Pinch & Lorem
Experimental Night Program at Nave de LABoral
The festival's night time program is where things get truly interesting. Artists like BABii, Iglooghost, and Cortical will transform Nave de LABoral into a playground of sound and visual experimentation.
May 3rd promises an intense lineup of contemporary electronic acts:
BABii
Freeka Tet with Amnesia Scanner
Iglooghost
Mun Sing
Cortical
Other Performances
The Muséu del Pueblu d'Asturies will feature:
Lila Tirando a Violeta
Kabeaushé
Jailed Jamie
Installations That Make You Think
Robbie Cooper: "Immersion (Extended version)"
Located at Centro de Cultura Antiguo Instituto, Cooper's installation explores the intricate relationship between individuals and digital media, capturing spontaneous emotional responses to screen-based experiences.
Ivan Liu: "Echoes of the Land"
At Colegiata del Palacio Revillagigedo, Liu's interactive installation uses mechanical kinetic devices and motion sensors to reflect on humanity's environmental impact.
Closing Performances
The festival concludes on May 4th at Jardín Botánico Atlántico with serene outdoor performances by:
Mizu
Dylan Henner
Industry Significance
As electronic music and visual arts continue to evolve and beyond its five-day program, L.E.V. maintains its position as an important incubator for artists exploring algorithmic composition, modular synthesis, and generative visuals.
The festival's influence extends through partnerships with Matadero Madrid's Artistic Residencies Center, LINK Festival, and La Noche Blanca de Oviedo, contributing to the ongoing conversation around sound, visuals, and technology in artistic expression.
L.E.V. 2025 distinguishes itself by challenging traditional festival formats. Rather than merely presenting performances, the event functions as an experimental laboratory where technological innovation meets artistic expression.
The programming deliberately explores emerging themes:
Machine learning's impact on artistic authorship
Real-time visual and sonic interactions
Algorithmic composition
Interactive digital environments
Building on 2024's Success
The 2024 edition demonstrated the festival's commitment to showcasing the work at the intersection of sound, visuals, and technology.
The 2024 performances by Noémi Büchi and RRUCCULLA demonstrated this approach, exploring the creative potential of AI systems and generative techniques. For 2025, L.E.V. continues as an essential barometer for digital art's direction, showcasing emerging practices in algorithmic composition and responsive media that will influence creative technology in the coming years.
Want a sneak peek into L.E.V. Festival’s past? Check out their official YouTube channel for stunning performances and behind-the-scenes documentaries.
The Countdown Begins
L.E.V. Festival 2025 continues its tradition of being a vital space for experimentation, where sound, visuals, and digital culture come together in exciting and unexpected ways. From energetic live performances to immersive installations that invite deep reflection, this year’s festival promises to challenge how we experience electronic arts.
Grab your tickets now—we hope to see you there!
Tickets and more Information
Day and full festival tickets are available at www.levfestival.com
(Media courtesy of L.E.V. festival)
Text by Synthapix
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