{
  "id": 1532805,
  "title": "King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard’s Field of Vision Festival",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/king-gizzard-and-the-lizard-wizards-field-of-vision-festival",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T18:17:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rolling Stone",
    "slug": "rolling-stone",
    "url": "https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-pictures/field-of-vision-festival-king-gizzard-and-the-lizard-wizard-photos-1235609854/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard released their 28th studio album just before the first night of Field of Vision Festival. The live debut of many new tracks drew a crowd to the event. Angine de Poitrine, a viral sensation, made her U.S. debut at the festival. DJ Boogie Boudreaux kept the energy high for attendees at the pond by Phantom Island. Primitive Ring's Charles Moothart, Jon Modaff, and Bert Hoover brought heavy riffs to the stage. Upchuck from Atlanta played moderately into rain during their set, but continued to perform. Blood Incantation from Denver played progressive death metal on Saturday afternoon. Folk Bitch Trio's opening act, mentioned as one of their earliest \"big\" gigs, thanked the King Gizzard family for their support. Mickey Cavs, KGLW's drummer, initiated the day with a gong-heavy soundbath. Festival-goers engaged in a game of trout in the pond. Stu Mackenzie and Joey Walker showcased their skills on the first night. Jay Weinberg returned to perform an electrified version of Hell from Infest the Rat's Nest. Jello Biafra participated in Drag Night while wearing women's attire. Nathan, KGLW's eurorack synth, made nightly appearances. Jonathan Toubin brought Soul Clap Dance-Off to the Crumbling Castle stage. Angélica Garcia performed late at the Crumbling Castle stage. Earth Tongue from New Zealand opened the main stage on Sunday afternoon. Upchuck faced a brief rain interruption but persevered. Ambrose Kenny-Smith, dressed as a clown, led much of Friday night's set. We Intend to Cause Havoc, a Zam-rock legend, delivered two energetic performances on Saturday. Fans went to great lengths to stay cool during the day. One fan crowdsurfed during Angine de Poitrine's set. King Gizzard initiated their Drag Night tradition in 2023 after a federal judge overturned a state ban on drag performances. Synth goddess Lisa Bella Donna joined the festival each day, playing in the Rockies. Moshpits erupted during Upchuck's Friday afternoon set. Destrends traveled from Melbourne, Australia, to rock out for the festival. Stu Mackenzie sported a custom crocodile dress during Drag Night. Jay Weinberg conducted a drum clinic, playing high-energy tracks. Chaffee County imposed a Stage 2 fire ban, restricting smoking to designated areas. Spacemoth was backstage at the Crumbling Castle stage. Mac, King Gizzard's festival livestream host, crowdsurfed during the band's set. Joey Walker closed out 2026's Field of Vision with a solo project, Bullant.",
  "summary": "The second iteration of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard’s Field of Vision festival took place this weekend at Meadow Creek in Buena Vista, Colorado. Each night of the festival featured a three-hour, marathon headlining set by Gizz — and also included a curated lineup of friends and collaborators from across the world, among them […]",
  "key_points": [
    "King Gizzard released their 28th studio album before Field of Vision Festival",
    "Angine de Poitrine made U.S. debut at festival",
    "Mickey Cavs initiated day with gong-heavy soundbath"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}