The Hudson-based music organization Basilica Hudson have received a statewide recognition from the Preservation League of NYS with the Award reception to be held on March 14 at the Rainbow Room in NYC.
Founded in 2010 by director Tony Stone and performer Melissa Auf der Maur, Basilica Hudson is located on the Hudson River in Hudson, New York, in a renovated 1880s industrial facility powered by solar energy. Over 20,000 people attend the organization’s genre-pushing music festivals, sizable marketplace events, frequent cinema screenings, artist-in-residence program, public installations, and other community activities each season. Most of its offerings are sliding scale or free.
Through its programs, Basilica Hudson strives to create experiences that are as grit, tough, and beautiful as its surroundings while also promoting the growth, production, and presentation of independent arts and culture. It is inspired by the cultural tradition and environmental advocacy of the area, as well as the long past of the City of Hudson, as well as the region’s artistic legacy and environmental advocacy.
One of the first co-founders, Melissa Auf der Maur, born and raised in Canada, is a musician, photographer, curator, and producer. Her most well-known role was bassist for two influential bands from the 1990s: The Smashing Pumpkins and Hole. Her shots from both bands have been featured in publications and shows including National Geographic, Spin Magazine, Sotheby’s NYC, and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The other co-founder, Tony Stone-based in Lower Manhattan, is a filmmaker and builder. His latest film, Ted K which was distributed by Neon, carries on his exploration of the rugged and dark soul of America, and has been met with high acclaim.
The 2024 Pillars of New York also include Peggy King Jorde, Principal of King Jorde Culturals, Richard J. Moylan, the President of The Green-Wood Cemetery, and of course Melissa Auf der Maur & Tony Stone, the co-founders of Basilica Hudson and River House Project.
Details for the event can be found on the League’s website at preservenys.org/pillar-awards.
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