8static seeks donations for new sound system; free show at $4,000 goal

The sound setup at the 8static chiptunes dance party in West Philly's Studio 34 | Photo: Ben Mason (flickr:su1droot)

Since inception, 8static has been defined by Do-It-Yourself.

The crew of the vintage video game equipment-powered dance party has lugged hand-me-down and borrowed sound and visual equipment to West Philly venue Studio 34 almost monthly since last year.

Now, the group is seeking donations to purchase new speakers, a subwoofer, monitors and a new projector to replace beat-up counterparts and help keep the party rockin’.

The chiptunes enthusiasts kicked-off a $2,000 online donation campaign last week, making the goal in its first 24 hours and surprising the heck out of coordinator and visual chiptunes artist Don Miller, aka No Carrier. Three donors alone – none from Philadelphia – covered the first 75 percent of the goal.

There’s more incentives in the works, Miller says.

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