October 11, 2010

On October 11, 2010, Providence will proudly host activist street bands from around the world for the third PRONK: HONK Fest Providence.

These brass, reed, percussion, and dance bands, having germinated in the streets of the world's seething metropolises, will bombard Providence after the HONK! Festival of activist street bands in Davis Square, Somerville. People should come to Anti-Columbus Day ready to dance!

Joyous community bands have begun to emerge in every corner of the world from the ashes of modern-day gloom. Blending traditions of second line and klezmer, funk and bollywood, mardi gras and carnival, these bands honk their horns, beat their drums, and wave their flags in the streets to reclaim public space for the purpose of revelry. All over the world, they provide the people's soundtrack for community gardens, public school yards, puppet shows, pride parades, worker rallies, peace marches, and neighborhood fundraisers. At HONK!, 25 of these bands will come together, for one weekend, to delineate a blissful sovereign state in the streets of Somerville.

Find out more about HONK! at www.honkfest.org

Questions? Contact:

providencehonkfest@gmail.com

image by Lydia Stein

If you have photos to share from PRONK! 2009 please email: providencehonkfest@gmail.com

Is your band interested in playing?

Bands of all genres are welcome to inquire.

Contact: providencehonkfest@gmail.com