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If you are a music act interested in playing a live show at Art Sanctuary in Louisville, Kentucky with a style that could be identified as Darkwave, Post-Punk, Coldwave, Gothic, Industrial, EBM, Synthwave, Minimal Synth, Synthpop, New Wave, etc... feel free to reach out to us through our contact form or social media.

Next Live Music Events

Evening Tea - Rapsodia Satanica (1917) feat. Water Is The Sun / The Palace Of Tears

Evening Tea - Rapsodia Satanica (1917) feat. Water Is The Sun / The Palace Of Tears

Radio Arcane presents Evening Tea live!
Featuring a rare opportunity to view the 1917 Italian film Satan’s Rhapsody (Rapsodia Satanica) on a large screen with a live performance to the film by Water Is The Sun
The film is right at 45 minutes in length.
Not only this but also a live performance by The Palace Of Tears in celebration of their new album and this will be an album release party!

About the film:

Rapsodia Satanica is a 1915 Italian silent film directed by Nino Oxilia featuring Lyda Borelli in a female version of Faust based on poems by Fausto Maria Martini.
Pietro Mascagni wrote his only film music for the film and conducted the first performance in July 1917.
This will be the English release, of course, with text translated from the original Italian.
Of particular interest about this film was that it was an early attempt at color and is not the typical black and white silent film. To do this, each frame was hand inked, which creates a gorgeously surreal feel to the movie that is unique and beautiful.
A must see for any film history lovers.

About the bands:

Water Is The Sun - US 2024
There are moments of silent depth in which the winter of the scalpel of meaning and the spring of the sound-born, unleashed body look upon the world fully present. when the notes at last are heard, the ordered world is their indistinguishable score. the ritual of process is that which carries. the process of ritual is that which brings moments both transitory and immortal, apprehended by musician, seer, clairvoyant, herald; the welling tones that emanate from the crystal salt of shattered primordial sea; the melody that creeps unheard from unseen distance across the desert blaze and the knowledge of man; the hymns that blare in whispers from mountain peak and valley depth, beams of their power streaming into the ordered world, in confluence with body, voice and soul, dissolving it again and again.
https://wateristhesun.bandcamp.com

The Palace of Tears - New Orleans, Louisiana
Erick r. Scheid and L.V. Darkling comprise the moody darkwave duo from New Orleans, blending elements of electro-shoegaze, ethereal witch house, neoclassical and ritual ambient drone. Hypnotic electronics and swirling guitar lay fertile ground for sultry seductive vocals that soar and dreamy lyrics that captivate.
https://thepalaceoftears.bandcamp.com

18+ Entry
21+ Bar
$8 advanced
$12 day of show

Art Sanctuary 1433 S Shelby St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40217
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Thunderground

Thunderground

THUNDERGROUND is PORTAL'S first ever all day Thunder Over Louisville darkwave / industrial festival with music, live body painting, arealists, shibari demonstrations and an all day vendors market. We will have an indoor and outdoor stage with music starting at 4:20pm surrounded by the best air show and firework display in the United States!

Portal 1512 Portland Ave.
Louisville, Kentucky 40203
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Vision Video / Then Comes Silence Live at Art Sanctuary

Vision Video / Then Comes Silence Live at Art Sanctuary

Radio Arcane presents:

Vision Video (Athens, Georgia)
Then Comes Silence (Sweden)

Vision Video
Goth Pop, Dance music for the end-times.
https://visionvideo.bandcamp.com

Then Comes Silence
Then Comes Silence are one of the leading bands in the dark scene of Sweden since 2012.
Labels: Nuclear Blast, Metropolis, Nexilis, SPV, Novoton

"Then Comes Silence are everything a band should be - good tunes, good playing and singing, and good looking." Wayne Hussey

"I can see them being huge" Dani Filth
https://thencomessilence.bandcamp.com

Local support TBA

18+ entry
21+ bar
$17 Advanced Tickets
$20 Day of Show

Art Sanctuary 1433 S Shelby St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40217
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Dark Castle Fest 2024

Dark Castle Fest 2024

Radio Arcane presents Dark Castle Fest 2024

Dark Castle Fest returns for another weekend of celebrating the darkly romantic music and arts of the very unique and beautiful Gothic underground! This year, we will celebrate with bands, vendors, film and even a highly creative fashion show!

Featuring live performances by:
The Neuro Farm, Astari Nite, Moira Scar, The Kentucky Vampires, Frenchy and the Punk, Sombre Arcane, Blood Dance, Ghost Painted Sky, Motuvius Rex, Attic Eyes, Tokyo Teens, clubdrugs, Iris Marlowe, The Dead Speak, Saddle Of Southern Darkness, Sinister Senile, Molly's Midnight Villains, Silver Rein

DJ's: Count Grozny, Ichabod, Creepy Crawly, Dead Souls Gothic Lounge

Vendors: The Dark Market - TBA

Film:
Maciste In Hell - This 1926 English version of the original 1925 Italian film, features an early attempt at color slides with dramatic, full scale armies of demons, amazing makeup and costuming and a very interesting story where the devil takes Maciste down to hell in an attempt to corrupt and ruin his morality. Director: Guido Brignone.

Fashion Show:
Of Limestone, Chlorophyll, and Bone - A Wearable Art Experience by Edwin Ramirez.

Food Truck - TBA

Line up - Thursday, September 26th:
Frenchy and the Punk, Iris Marlowe, The Dead Speak, Silver Rein, Saddle of Southern Darkness, Silver Rein
With a showing of Maciste In Hell afterwards, featuring a contemporary Gothic inspired soundtrack of music curated by Count Grozny.

Line up - Friday, September 27th:
Moira Scar, The Kentucky Vampires, Attic Eyes, clubdrugs, Tokyo Teens, Sinister Senile
DJ's Creepy Crawly & Ichabod

Line up - Saturday, September 28th:
The Neuro Farm, Astari Nite, Sombre Arcane, Blood Dance, Ghost Painted Sky, Motuvius Rex
Fashion Show - Of Limestone, Chlorophyll, and Bone - A Wearable Art Experience by Edwin Ramirez.
DJ's Dead Souls Gothic Lounge

18+ Entry
21+ Bar all nights.

Tickets:
Regular Prices:
$45 per day
$65 two days
$85 full event

Early Bird discounts available for a limited time:

$35 per day
$55 two days
$75 full event

More info about bands, etc.: https://www.darkcastlefest.com

Art Sanctuary 1433 S Shelby St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40217
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Past Live Events

Attic Eyes / Twice Dark Live at Art Sanctuary

Attic Eyes / Twice Dark Live at Art Sanctuary

Scary Black / Vazum / Yellow Wallpaper - Live at Art Sanctuary

Scary Black / Vazum / Yellow Wallpaper - Live at Art Sanctuary

Priest / Aeon Rings

Priest / Aeon Rings

Priest / Aeon Rings - Live at Art Sanctuary

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Nuovo Testamento / The Serfs - Live at Art Sanctuary

Nuovo Testamento / The Serfs - Live at Art Sanctuary

Nuovo Testamento / The Serfs - Live at Art Sanctuary

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Ash Code / Lunacy / Llora

Ash Code / Lunacy / Llora

Scary Black / Obsidian / LOVATARAXX

Scary Black / Obsidian / LOVATARAXX

Dark Castle Fest 2023 (Saturday Night)

Dark Castle Fest 2023 (Saturday Night)

Astari Nite • The Waning Moon • The Palace of Tears • Wireworks • Motuvius Rex • Chrysanthemum Ballroom • Sinister Senile

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Dark Castle Fest 2023 (Friday Night)

Dark Castle Fest 2023 (Friday Night)

The Kentucky Vampires • The Neuro Farm • Dead Cool • In A Darkened Room • Scary Black • Motuvius Rex • Talking To Shadows • Ominous Erotica

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Harsh Symmetry / Palm Ghosts / Twice Dark

Harsh Symmetry / Palm Ghosts / Twice Dark

Spike Hellis / Control I'm Here - Live at Art Sanctuary

Spike Hellis / Control I'm Here - Live at Art Sanctuary

VAZUM / Blood Handsome / Cold Choir - Live at Art Sanctuary

VAZUM / Blood Handsome / Cold Choir - Live at Art Sanctuary

DREKKA / post doom romance / Sinister Senile / Timber Rattle - Live at Art Sanctuary

DREKKA / post doom romance / Sinister Senile / Timber Rattle - Live at Art Sanctuary

Kontravoid / Lunacy / Monger - Live at Art Sanctuary

Kontravoid / Lunacy / Monger - Live at Art Sanctuary

Kontravoid / Lunacy / Monger - Live at Art Sanctuary

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Dead Of Night & The Dark Market feat. Ships In The Night / Solemn Shapes / Buck Gooter

Dead Of Night & The Dark Market feat. Ships In The Night / Solemn Shapes / Buck Gooter

Dead Of Night & The Dark Market feat. Ships In The Night / Solemn Shapes / Buck Gooter

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Molly Nilsson / Palm Ghosts - Live at Art Sanctuary

Molly Nilsson / Palm Ghosts - Live at Art Sanctuary

Molly Nilsson / Palm Ghosts - Live at Art Sanctuary

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Dead Of Night • The Dark Market • Nuxx Vomica / Ominous Erotica / Scary Black

Dead Of Night • The Dark Market • Nuxx Vomica / Ominous Erotica / Scary Black

Dead Of Night • The Dark Market • Nuxx Vomica / Ominous Erotica / Scary Black

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Palm Ghosts • Wireworks • WaveRunnerRomantic

Palm Ghosts • Wireworks • WaveRunnerRomantic

Palm Ghosts • Wireworks • WaveRunnerRomantic

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Coatie Pop // Pisha - Live at Art Sanctuary

Coatie Pop // Pisha - Live at Art Sanctuary

Coatie Pop // Pisha - Live at Art Sanctuary

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Black Rose Burning / Molotov Lust live at Art Sanctuary

Black Rose Burning / Molotov Lust live at Art Sanctuary

Black Rose Burning live at Art Sanctuary

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Dark Castle Fest: Twin Tribes / Wingtips / Faux Fear / Vazum / Blood Handsome

Dark Castle Fest: Twin Tribes / Wingtips / Faux Fear / Vazum / Blood Handsome

THX1312 / Yellow Wallpaper

THX1312 / Yellow Wallpaper

The Palace Of Tears // Solemn Shapes // Ships In The Night

The Palace Of Tears // Solemn Shapes // Ships In The Night

The Palace Of Tears, Solemn Shapes, and Ships In The Night Live at Art Sanctuary

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Evening Tea 'LIVE!' - Eerie Tales (1919) with Pas Musique and Sinister Senile

Evening Tea 'LIVE!' - Eerie Tales (1919) with Pas Musique and Sinister Senile

Evening Tea 'LIVE!' - Eerie Tales (1919) with Pas Musique and Sinister Senile

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Nox Novacula Live at Art Sanctuary with Majutsu

Nox Novacula Live at Art Sanctuary with Majutsu

Nox Novacula Live at Art Sanctuary with Majutsu

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Patriarchy & Pixel Grip with Vyva Melinkolya

Patriarchy & Pixel Grip with Vyva Melinkolya

Patriarchy & Pixel Grip with Vyva Melinkolya live at Art Sanctuary

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ACTORS Live at Art Sanctuary with Broken Nails & Palm Ghosts

ACTORS Live at Art Sanctuary with Broken Nails & Palm Ghosts

ACTORS, Broken Nails, and Palm Ghosts

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Dead Of Night & The Dark Market with WINGTIPS & Wireworks

Dead Of Night & The Dark Market with WINGTIPS & Wireworks

Featuring live performances by New Orleans duo The Palace Of Tears and Louisville’s own The Kentucky Vampires!

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Bootblacks Live at Art Sanctuary with Scary Black & Wiirmz

Bootblacks Live at Art Sanctuary with Scary Black & Wiirmz

Bootblacks live at Art Sanctuary with Scary Black & Wiirmz

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Dead Of Night & The Dark Market with The Palace Of Tears & Motuvius Rex & Kentucke Darkness

Dead Of Night & The Dark Market with The Palace Of Tears & Motuvius Rex & Kentucke Darkness

Featuring live performances by New Orleans duo The Palace Of Tears and Louisville’s own The Kentucky Vampires!

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Dead Of Night - Sanctuary Festival feat. Julien-K, Luna 13, Project .44, The Dark Market & More!

Dead Of Night - Sanctuary Festival feat. Julien-K, Luna 13, Project .44, The Dark Market & More!

Sanctuary Festival Tour 2021 featuring Julien-K, Luna 13, Project .44, The Dark Market & More!

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Twin Tribes, Skeleton Hands and Scary Black

Twin Tribes, Skeleton Hands and Scary Black

Live performances by Twin Tribes, Skeleton Hands, and Scary Black

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FOTOCRIME + HIDE

FOTOCRIME + HIDE

Live performances by FOTOCRIME + HIDE

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WINGTIPS, Scary Black, Vyva Melinkolya, and Hypnagogue

WINGTIPS, Scary Black, Vyva Melinkolya, and Hypnagogue

Live performances by WINGTIPS, Scary Black, Vyva Melinkolya, and more

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Mr.Kitty, Pastel Ghost and Panic Priest

Mr.Kitty, Pastel Ghost and Panic Priest

An evening of dark synth vibes with Mr.Kitty, Pastel Ghost, Panic Priest, and DJ sets by AndrOspore

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Temple of Angels, Vyva Melinkolya, & Scary Black Live

Temple of Angels, Vyva Melinkolya, & Scary Black Live

Presented by Funeral Party Records & Radio Arcane: Temple of Angels, Vyva Melinkolya, & Scary Black Live

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Fearing & Scary Black Live

Fearing & Scary Black Live

Presented by Funeral Party Records & Radio Arcane: Fearing & Scary Black Live

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Arcane Alive!: Curse of Cassandra | The Kentucky Vampires | AndrOspore

Arcane Alive!: Curse of Cassandra | The Kentucky Vampires | AndrOspore

Live performances by Curse of Cassandra, The Kentucky Vampires, and AndrOspore

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Arcane Alive!: Ominous Erotica | Decide Today | ULTIMA

Arcane Alive!: Ominous Erotica | Decide Today | ULTIMA

Live performances by Ominous Erotica, Decide Today, and ULTIMA

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