Yucca Valley Intertribal Noise Symposium

We’re excited to share that YVML has been invited to host the Yucca Valley Intertribal Noise Symposium from Sept 19 - 21, 2025, a groundbreaking event celebrating contemporary Indigenous sonic art, curated by renowned native artist and scholar Nathan Young. The symposium features film screenings, poetry, discussions, and immersive sound performances. This gathering will amplify Indigenous voices, explore land-based sonic practices, and foster cultural exchange in our hi-desert setting.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please see details below and contact: support@yvml.org or donate directly on the support page and list the Yucca Valley Intertribal Noise Symposium as what inspired your gift.


Schedule Breakdown:

Friday evening film screenings and panel discussion
5pm, Joshua Tree Retreat Center, Sanctuary Building, 59700 29 Palms Hwy
Albert Chacon, Blackhorse Lowe, Panel discussion with Nathan Young

5pm: doors open (refreshments available)
5:30pm: Panel discussion
6pm: Albert Chacon screening (We Are Birds, 67 minutes)
7:15pm: Intermission (refreshments available)
7:45pm: Blackhorse Lowe screening (CHASING THE LIGHT, 80 minutes) + METAL BELT (14 minutes)

Saturday Open House and Gallery Pop-Up
10:30/11am, 57275 Canterbury St.

11am - 12pm: YVML Open House
10:30am - 12:30pm: pop up show at Lazy Eye Gallery with Adam Aguilar (refreshments served)

Saturday performances
2pm, Joshua Tree Retreat Center, Sanctuary Building, 59700 29 Palms Hwy

2:30pm: Alexandra Martinez
3:15pm: Hidhawk y Pánica
4:15pm: Camaray Davalos
Intermission
6pm: Spirit Plate: Mateo Galindo, Warren Realrider and Nathan Young
7:15pm: White Boy Scream + Baseck

5 - 8pm: Food Truck: Much Ado

7:30pm - 9pm: Astronomers Jim and Ellen LaMott share their telescopes for views of constellations and other celestial bodies.


Sunday morning gathering
9:30am, Joshua Tree Retreat Center, Sanctuary Building, 59700 29 Palms Hwy

9:30am: Coffee, 29 Loaves Bagels, Galaxy Pies and community conversation
11am: Torres Martinez Bird Singers performance

 

Native American Church Gourds, Photo Courtesy Intertribal Noise Symposium. 

Echo Sponsors:

Harmonic Sponsors:
Mark Farina and Lauren Over

Community Sponsors:
Dharma Sound and Audio
Joshua Tree Distilling Company
Pappy + Harriet’s
Robert Wright

Friend Sponsors:
29 Loaves
29 Palms Inn
Amy Dietz
The Bottle Shop
Desert Rat Roasters
The DEZ
HeyThere Projects
The Integratron
Más o Menos
Red Dog Saloon

Yucca Valley Intertribal Noise Symposium Sponsorship Opportunities

Friend Sponsor - $250

  • Name listed on the symposium webpage

Community Sponsor - $500

  • Name listed on the symposium webpage

  • Name listed on marketing materials 

Harmonic Sponsor - $2,000

  • Mention in the sponsor thank-you social media post

  • Name listed  on the symposium webpage

  • Name listed on marketing materials

Echo Sponsor - $5,000

  • Name listed on screen during film screenings

  • Mention in the sponsor thank-you social media post

  • Logo placement on the symposium webpage

  • Logo placement on marketing materials

Resonance Sponsor - $10,000

  • Name listed on screen during film screenings

  • Dedicated social media post highlighting the sponsorship 

  • Logo placement on the symposium webpage

  • Logo placement as a key sponsor on marketing materials

Sonic Sponsor - $15,000

  • Featured mention in press releases

  • Inclusion in all event-related advertisements

  • Name listed on screen during film screenings

  • Dedicated social media post highlighting the sponsorship 

  • Prominent logo placement on the symposium webpage

  • Logo placement as "Presented by" on marketing materials

In-Kind Sponsorship Opportunities

We welcome in-kind sponsorships in the form of equipment, catering, or refreshments. These contributions significantly enhance the experience of our participants and can include:

  • Provision of sound equipment or technical support

  • Catering services for meals and refreshments

Thank you for supporting the Yucca Valley Intertribal Noise Symposium. Your sponsorship will play  a crucial role in amplifying Indigenous sonic agency and fostering a meaningful engagement between art and community within the unique landscape of the Mojave Desert.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact: support@yvml.org

or donate directly on our support page and list the Yucca Valley Intertribal Noise Symposium as what inspired your gift.

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