Departed Together S3 E3 at The Ave Live

Iconic Philly DJ Ben Arsenal and friends did it again — Departed S3 E3 was back at The Ave Live and better than ever last weekend.

If you missed out on Departed this past weekend, you truly fumbled the weekend-plans-bag, y’all. Departed returned to The Ave Live in Northern Liberties this past Saturday (after heading up to Brooklyn, NY for a spell earlier in the month) and it was an electric evening with sets by DJ Philthy Phil, Francis Mercier, Val Fluery (who just came off an impressive Coachella run!), Ben Arsenal and more.

It was a night of dancing, visual and performance art, and dreaming — and it was even more exciting than the last.

What is Departed Together?

As Ben Arsenal recently stated to Philly outlet ‘Wooder Ice,’ at each Departed event guests can expect “(…) a premiere, immersive house music experience bringing global electronic culture, live performance, and world-class DJs to one place” for an evening of total immersion.

Every time I attend a Departed event, I’m personally blown away by the absolute dedication by each artist working to bring together such a cohesive, moving experience. From flow and aerial artists, to large art installations hanging from the ceiling, to the amalgam of DJs collaborating and spinning unique tracks all night long, you will never associate Departed with the word “boring.”

Everywhere you look, you’ll find a new visual art piece to take in; everywhere you go, you’ll hear the bass thumping all night long. Departed is truly an all-encompassing audio-visual experience, and I’ve yet to find another event like it in the area.

How do I catch the next Departed?

To get the full scoop on my Departed experience, follow my Instagram and check out my latest posts. To get the most up-to-date info on the next Departed event happening around town, follow Departed Together’s official Instagram and stay tuned for their next announcement!

Xoxo,

MM.