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Instigation Festival unites Chicago and New Orleans through a distinctive blend of improvised music, movement, and visual art. Founded in 2016 by guitarist Steve Marquette and movement artist Marie Casimir, the project celebrates collaboration across venues and cities, delivering immersive, cross-genre performances.

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As a festival-driven project, Instigation Festival highlights artists who push boundaries, creating a dynamic platform for creation and exchange. Secure your seats to witness the collaborative spirit that defines this evolving scene in both cities.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Tour highlights and residency ties for Instigation Festival feature collaborations with notable artists and ensembles. The festival’s discography includes works like The Art of Flight: For Alvin Fielder (2022) and other influential releases. Follow official channels for the latest tour dates and venue information.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Instigation Festival

  • Founded in 2016 by guitarist Steve Marquette and movement artist Marie Casimir to fuse Chicago and New Orleans improvised music, movement, and visual art.
  • Genre/style centers on cross-genre improvisation, interdisciplinary performance, and collaboration across multiple venues in both cities.
  • 2025 New Orleans edition featured Night 3 (Feb 12, 2025) at The Pavillion and Night 4 (Feb 13, 2025) at The Broadside; these shows were part of the festival’s New Orleans run.
  • Ben LaMar Gay was highlighted as an artist with involvement in the festival, and the festival later named him artist-in-residence for a forthcoming edition (as of 2026).
  • Complete Discography (festival-associated albums) includes works like The Art of Flight: For Alvin Fielder (2022), Kobra Quartet (2019), Cadillac Turns (2019), MARKER (2018), and Live at the Hungry Brain (2018).
  • Instagram is among the official social channels for the festival (official site provides social links).

The records

Instigation Festival Discography

  • The Art of Flight: For Alvin Fielder
    2022 · Instigation Records
  • Kobra Quartet
    2019 · Astral Spirits
  • Cadillac Turns
    2019 · Astral Spirits
  • Marker
    2018 · Astral Spirits
  • Live at the Hungry Brain
    2018 · B4D Records

The hits

Top Instigation Festival Songs

  • Damn You Cute
    2025 · N/A

Tour highlights and residency ties for Instigation Festival feature collaborations with notable artists and ensembles. The festival’s discography includes works like The Art of Flight: For Alvin Fielder (2022) and other influential releases. Follow official channels for the latest tour dates and venue information.

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