The Second Coming
When Prognosis Festival, in the southern city of Eindhoven, Netherlands, was announced last year, the prog world stood up and took note. Not only did the organisers have a stellar and diverse line-up that celebrated acts both established and young acts eager to prove themselves, but they also had a vision to match the progressive minds driving those artists. Musician clinics, art exhibitions and insightful conferences about the music industry created a multi-dimensional environment. Fans didn’t just show up, grab a beer and enjoy the music, they immersed themselves in the event and its championing of left-field, forward thinking music.
“We loved the first edition,” reflects Rob van der Donk, head of marketing and communications at Loud Noise. “It was a
