This fall, the iconic band Nine Inch Nails, led by the talented Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, is set to take the concert stage by storm with their groundbreaking event, the inaugural Future Ruins festival. This exciting festival is not just a concert; it’s an immersive experience designed to celebrate the art of music composition.

On Tuesday, May 13, the band teased an upcoming Future Ruins website through their social media channels, creating a buzz among fans. The announcement included a sign-up page for attendees to receive more information, showcasing their use of the term “festival” across platforms such as Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube.

In recent years, Reznor and Ross have been deeply involved in composing scores for film and television. This shift in focus highlights their desire to step back into the spotlight and showcase their peers within the music industry, bringing attention to the essential role of composers in entertainment.

Exploring the Unique Experience of the Future Ruins Festival

In a social media announcement on Wednesday, the duo revealed that the Future Ruins festival aims to feature some of the most influential composers of our generation on the concert stage. The teaser emphasized, “Some of the most powerful music of our time has never been heard live—until now,” igniting excitement among fans and music enthusiasts.

The festival’s official website describes Future Ruins as a pioneering music festival—a day-long event showcasing the world’s most influential film and television composers as they step out from behind the scenes and into the limelight of live performance.

Taking place across three stages at the renowned Los Angeles Equestrian Center, the Future Ruins festival is designed to create a thoughtful and immersive atmosphere, bringing these remarkable compositions to life in a setting where they have never been experienced live before. Each artist is treated as a headliner, providing their own specially curated moments. Artists are encouraged to explore creative boundaries, reimagining their works for an engaged live audience, offering a diverse range of performances from electronic sets and live bands to orchestral showcases. Attendees will witness live debut performances from composers who typically do not perform on stage.

This remarkable lineup is not merely a music festival—it represents a cinematic ceremony, a deep exploration of sound and storytelling, marking a historic milestone for Los Angeles.

The festival is set to take place on Saturday, November 8, at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, promising an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

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Guided by the visionary talents of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the festival will feature performances showcasing music from esteemed composers such as Danny Elfman, Cristobal Tapia De Veer, Ben Salisbury & Geoff Barrow, Goblin, Hildur Guonadottir, Howard Shore, Isobel Waller-Bridge, John Carpenter, Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein, Mark Mothersbaugh, Questlove, Robert Aki Aubrey Lowe, Tamar-Kali, Terence Blanchard, and Volker Bertelmann (known as Hauschka).

Secure Your Spot: How to Purchase Tickets for the Future Ruins Festival

Tickets for the highly anticipated Future Ruins festival will go on sale on Wednesday, May 21, at 12 PM PT. Fans can choose from both general admission and exclusive VIP packages. For comprehensive ticketing details and to secure your spot at this remarkable event, be sure to visit the official Future Ruins festival website.