Press Coverage
See how audience voices and music writers have captured the energy, intention, and community behind Mark Hardy’s evolving artistry & cultural impact.
Explore the story behind As Above, So Below: the festival founded by Mark Hardy to spark a creative economy on the Olympic Peninsula and grow a community-driven electronic music culture from the ground up.
“Moved to the Peninsula from Seattle a few years ago. From the rave underworld - your event has helped pull me out of a deep rooted depression.”
— J R
“Your set on Saturday was absolutely incredible! I’ve danced to your music many times and it just blows everyone else out of the water (in the most respectful way possible ;) Thank for putting on an amazing event. It is [incredible] what you are creating. Thanks for facilitating all the joy.”
— A S
Read about the custom sound system that’s become the backbone of every As Above, So Below event, featured in Peninsula Daily News:
“Port Townsend DJ Builds Dream Speakers.”
Built by hand, with friends, and a whole lot of determination - not endless budgets or blank checks.