It is hard to put into words of how many things (minor miracles) had to come together to make Vortex 2022 happen.
Luckily WE were there to help make HISTORY.
WERKER was just one small spoke on the BIG wheel and at times it felt unreal that it was happening.
After completing the conceptual renderings in late 2021 with the owner, WE received news that they wanted to move forward with planning a festival with Culture / Art juggernaut Meow Wolf by bringing in their VORTEX festival from New Mexico.
After completing our work w/ the client WERKER was asked by LIFESTYLE to continue and see the festival to completion.
WE provided permit drawings, walk throughs, daily site plans (maps), BOH & FOH installs + LAWK on the OPS! As well as backline / crossover and VIP XL service for artists (while bumping Channel Tres Topdown ) during the three day festival.
Highlights:
Witnessing a 50 year old Junkyard being emptied and relocated. Cars being crushed, truck beds being used as ‘dust pans’ AND seeing people's faces light up when they would walk into the venue.
Hold our breath of kind of moment:
There was a storm down south so doors were held for 30 mins on day 1.
Scotty (over the radio): “DOORS ARE OPEN, WELCOME TO VORTEX 2022!”
Arial photo credit: Alive Coverage