What happens when you combine a 50-piece masked marching band, an alien costume contest, science fiction burlesque and a sold out theater? You get the otherworldly immersive experience that was the Sci-Fi Freakout with Itchy-O at The Oriental Theater last Saturday.
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The interactive music of Itchy-O is anything but ordinary. Their avant-garde performances won them the title of Best Experimental Band in Denver three years in a row. Even if masked, goth marching bands aren’t your usual jam, it’s nearly impossible not to enjoy yourself when dozens of creepy creatures are darting through the crowd playing heavy and infectious marching band music. Fitting with the science fiction theme, many concert-goers wore costumes or dressed up like their favorite characters. In addition to Sci-Fi themed dress, homemade and thrifted outfits were a common trend among the crowd. Take a look at some of our favorite, out-of-this-world style from the evening.
All photography by Kyle Cooper