Start with a Theme

Having a theme can help guide your outfit choices and ensure that everyone in your group is on the same page. Some common themes for rave outfits include neon, metallic, space, and animal print. Choose a theme that resonates with you and your squad, and you’ll be off to a great start. Group themes can be so diverse or super specific- considering some of these themes: sexy rave outfits, neon colors, favorite TV show characters that go to the rave, etc. 

Mix and match

Coordinating outfits doesn’t mean that everyone needs to be wearing the same thing. Mixing and matching different pieces within the same color palette or theme can create a cohesive look. For example, one person could wear a metallic top and neon shorts, while another could wear a neon top and metallic shorts. By playing around with different combinations, you can create a unique and coordinated look that will stand out. Interested in more group outfits? Head over to my favorite mix and match festival outfit brands!

Accessorize

Accessories are a key element of rave fashion, and they can make or break an outfit. From glow-in-the-dark jewelry to fluffy backpacks, there are countless ways to accessorize your outfit. Consider investing in some unique accessories that will tie your outfits together. For couples, matching bracelets or necklaces can be a great touch. For squads, consider wearing matching hats or sunglasses.

Don't Forget Comfy Shoes

Comfortable footwear is essential for any music festival. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style for comfort. There are plenty of options for both, from glittery sneakers to platform boots. Consider coordinating your footwear with the rest of your outfit, and make sure you’re prepared for a long day of dancing. You can shop my favorite Festival Dr. Martens guide to get the best advice on the perfect shoes for festival season.

DIY Your Outfits

Creating your own outfits is a great way to ensure that your group stands out. You can customize existing clothing items with sequins, patches, or other embellishments. You can also make your own clothing items from scratch, such as a neon tutu or a metallic crop top. DIYing your outfits can be a fun group activity leading up to the festival, and it ensures that your outfits are truly one-of-a-kind.

Consider the Weather

EDM festivals often take place in the summer months, so it’s important to consider the weather when planning your outfits. Light, breathable fabrics are ideal for hot and sunny days, while jackets and hoodies can come in handy for cooler nights. Be prepared for rain or other weather conditions by packing a poncho or waterproof jacket.

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About Imagine Music Festival

Imagine Music Festival (IMF) has been held in Georgia since 2015. This highly diverse event boasts not only a totally immersive experience, but also a totally diverse lineup. Learn about what you should expect if you plan on attending this amazing event!

Bouckaert Farms

When: September 17-19th, 2021

Genres: EDM (House, Techno, Riddim, Dubstep, & more)

Imagine Music Festival is a 3-day, music and camping event based in Georgia since 2014. This makes it one of the longest-going festival in Georgia. IMF has previously been housed at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, but for 2021 they’re picking up shop and moving to a new location! Outside of providing a totally immersive experience for attendees, they also are known for the diverse, and IMO awesome, lineups that grace their stages annually.

About the (new) Location

As previously mentioned, Imagine Music Festival for the past several years has been housed at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, however, for 2021, the location is moving. Talks of moving the event started in 2019, so it’s exciting to see those talks come to fruition! We can expect things to be a little cooler this year versus being in the middle of the Speedway. Not to mention, there’s going to be so much more space.

Bouckaert Farm

The new home of Imagine Music Festival is one that most EDM lovers likely area familiar with. Bouckaert Farms was the home of TomorrowWorld before it cancelled the event after it’s 2016 bankruptcy announcement and 2015 weather debacle.  The new venue location is a major upgrade from the Atlanta Motorspeedway- going from 900 to 8,000 acres.

According to the co-founders of the event, Maddy and Glenn Goodhand, there are several huge takeaways that moving to Bouckaert Farms will present for IMF. Mainly, the total immersion in nature and art. For those of you who haven’t attended Imagine in the past, the festival is known for creating amazing art structures and experiences for their attendees, so the extra space is going to be put to good use.

What’s the Vibe?

IMF is an immersive festival that brings to life their “Aquatic Fairy Tale” theme. Outside of just creating decorations and art that bring this theme to life, IMF also boasts four stages that also bring to life their fairy tale theme. Expect to see even crazier outfits, characters, and art installations this year!

Outside of just having an amazing play-ground to immerse yourself in for three-days, the people are a huge bonus! The IMF crowd ranges from demographic, age, etc. You’ll always see someone different no matter where you look.

Camping At Imagine

With the move to the new location (and promise of improved infrastructure), camping at Imagine is going to be an amazing experience! The new location at Bouckaert Farms promises tons more space (8,000 acres to be exact- in comparison to the 900 they had at the AMS). When discussing the new camping location with the AJC, co-founders of the event share sneak peak ideas of camping in forests and pathways through the trees! Of course, you can also expect art installations and totally immersive experiences (per IMF standards)!

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Lost Lands 2018 was a wild ride- there were some really amazing points, and some really not so amazing points. After speaking with a lot of the fans last year during and after the event, there were some major areas of concern that needed to be addressed. I’m happy to say that it seems like the team really took some of those concerns to heart for Lost Lands 2019. For those of you who caught my photographer, @taylor_thehuman, you can find all the pictures she took over on my ‘Faces of Lost Lands‘ album on Facebook! Tag your friends!

The New Route? Yay or Nay?

Last year getting into the venue was a total disaster- from Thursday to Friday there were constant issues and the lines honestly took FORever. However, for 2019 the team at LL decided to switch things up. Not only did they create a whole new route, but they also added another day for campers to enter and set up their sites. Although the lines were a little long (tbh how can they not be when you have tens of thousands of people converging on the same site) but they were much more manageable this year.

Security & Car Checks

Another big complaint from 2018 was the security team and the process of car checks last year. There were many people who told me about security being completely out-right unfriendly in 2018. Taking prescription medications, tearing entire cars apart for no reason and then expecting attendees to repack their car, and many people experiencing security harassing and scaring them into admitting they have prohibited goods in their car, even after clearly stating they have nothing.

I’m very happy to announce that I didn’t hear about this for 2019. It seems like the team really took the time to not only find a solid security group that was comfortable with festival checks, which honestly makes all the difference! After speaking with a lot of attendees, the change in security mentality really went a long way toward them feeling safer on the grounds.

Getting Into the Campgrounds/ Organization

This year it looks like the team filled in the campgrounds differently than they did last year, and in turn, avoiding the unfortunate issue they ran into last year when they flat out ran out of camping space. On Friday last year they tried to tell me there wasn’t any more space for us so we needed to leave the grounds and stay somewhere else- needless to say after paying for a camping spot I was furious and REFUSED to leave until they accommodated us in the grounds. However, I’m happy to say that there were no reports of us running out of room this year! #win 

There was plenty of space this year for campers and their gear, which is important. Not to mention, they also took high precaution for camper safety by ensuring fire lanes and exit routes were accessible. The fire marshalls came onsite to make anyone move their gear or cars to ensure those lanes were clera and safe. This was a huge concern in 2018 as campers simply threw tents and gear up anywhere, creating extreme safety issues as people started leaving the venue on Sunday, and resulted in a camper getting runover during exit last year.

Activities, Shopping, Food

Something that I found surprising in 2018 was the lack of things to do in the actual campgrounds. Unlike at other festivals, LL didn’t provide any activities on the grounds outside of their ‘Main Street’ which is where you found vendors and food during the day. This year they upped their game and created “The Village” which was the location for more vendors, as well as more diverse food options! Outside of The Village, there were also opportunities for attendees to go and hang out in The Grove. Although they weren’t able to add more spaces for hammocks, they did provide Yoga classes which yanno- who DOESN’T like a solid yoga class? You know I’m here for it. The Grove was also where the Producers Den was held.

Producers Den

This is something that I know a lot of people really loved. This was an additional cost on top of tickets, but from what I’ve gathered 100% worth it. The producer den gave attendees insight on how to create, brand and market their music from top name artists like Herobust, Dion Timmer, Hesh, and Subtronics. Talk about getting the ultimate industry insight, right?

Inside the Venue

Just like in previous years, there were two main stages inside the venue. This year the main stage boasted not only several more prehistoric animals but also several more screens! Not to mention there was also a mini-stage off to the side of the mainstage for sound camps. One big new feature inside this year was the AstroDome. A huge, 360-degree dome that provided high-end visual art that some would say would take you on a beautiful trip. Not to mention the line was hella-long all weekend long so it was obviously popular.

Something that I heard frequently throughout the event was how amazing it was to meet and see so many artists wandering around. Of course, just because they’re performing doesn’t mean they don’t want to jam and vibe in the crowds too. There were several artists walking around openly, but also several wandering around ‘incognito’.

Sound Camps Made Safer

This was likely the biggest change made to LL this year. In 2018, Soun Camps were an utter shit-show. There was no security so people were in free-for-all mode. I knew it was going to be wild when I saw people carrying in cases of beer and air mattresses. For 2019, Sound Camps moved into the venue, providing a little more security and safety for attendees. However, unlike last year, the stages were relatively spread out throughout the entire venue. The mainstage Sound Camp was like a free-for all for DJ’s, with so many as 30 at a time of the Headliners from the event playing b2b2b2b. The only complaint was that the sound system didn’t seem like it was quite as loud as last year though. But, maybe for the best. RIP to my eardrums, iykyk.

Health & Safety- MAJOR Upgrades

Something that’s a big talking point about festivals is health and safety. Ensuring that attendees are able to stay safe while still enjoying themselves is the highest importance at a festival. For LL 2019, the team extended the opportunity to share safety with attendees by creating the Headbanger Helpers program. These were teams of people walking around the venue passing out waters as well as getting help for anyone in need of some peer to peer assistance.

Another HUGE topic around festivals is the number of deaths at those events. Albeit, it’s a grim thought, but people seem to be obsessed with the topic. I’m proud to share that there were no deaths at LL in 2019. Yes, there were two unfortunate souls that were struck by lightning on the second night while holding down their canopy. BUT I am proud to share, they survived, and even came back to the event after discharge to continue raging. Good on-ya guys!

Conclusion

Overall, it seems like Lost Lands 2019 really brought together some amazing people and music. The fans were beyond stoked not only to have some more things to do inside the venue, but the lineup also boasted sets that no other lineup can claim. Although the resounding thoughts and feelings from headbangers were that they enjoyed the event, there was also a resounding complaint that they felt ticket prices skyrocketed this year. Of course, we understand that in order to make a festival better we must implement change and those changes aren’t always free. However, the majority of attendees that I spoke with told me they highly hope prices will go back down for the 2020 event as prices this year, were teetering on being way too high.

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We’ve all been readily anticipating the official daily schedule for Moonrise 2019. Now that it’s finally here though? RIP to everyone. With such a stacked lineup, there were bound to be conflicts but boy oh boy… There are some tuffies on this one. Check out how to navigate them, Rave Hackers style. Make sure you go and find my human, @taylor_thehuman so she can snap some pictures of you! <3

Disclaimer: This post has been converted from video form to written form! I’m traveling for the next week and a half and forgot my harddrive that I stored the video on D:

Moonrise Schedule

August 10th Schedule

• 11:00 AM – DOORS OPEN
• 12:00 PM – Get in line
• 1:40 – 2:30 PM – LUCII @ Solar Tent
• 2:30 – 3:20 PM – ATLIENS @ Solar Tent | ATLIENS just dropped some new music too!

For those of you looking for less wubs and more dance, head over to the Stellar Stage to catch the dynamic duo Bonnie x Clyde throwing down. This IS a hometown event for them so expect big things!

• 3:20 – 4:15 PM – Sullivan King B2B WOOLI @ Solar Tent | This is a B2B that I haven’t seen on ANY other lineups so this may be your only chance to catch this particular set.
• BREAK FROM 4:15 – 5:00 PM
• 5:30 – 6:30 PM – Cheat Codes @ Stellar Stage
• 6:15 – 7:15 PM – Gryffin @ Lunar Stage
• 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Boogie T B2B Subtronics @ Solar Tent

If you’re looking for a break from all the wubs and bass, head over to the Celestial Garden from 7:30 – 9:15 for the Desert Hearts take over with Mikey Lion @ Lee Reynolds.

• 7:30 – 8:30 PM – Alan Walker @ Stellar Stage

Head over to Big Gigantic at the Lunar Stage from 7:45 – 8:45 PM for some funky jams and tunes.

• 8:00 – 9:00 PM – TroyBoi @ Solar Stage

• BREAK FROM 9:00 – 9:45 PM @ Stellar Stage to camp for ILLENIUM
• 9:30 – CLOSE – ILLENIUM

August 11th Schedule

• 11:00 – DOORS OPEN
• 12:00 – Getting in line
• 1:10 – 2:00 PM – Vampa B2B ZIA @ Solar Tent

• 2:15 – 3:15 PM – HayWyre @ Lunar Stage | I was there for the unveiling of HayWyre signing onto the Gud Vibrations label, and lets just say this is an artist you will NOT want to miss.
• 2:50 – 3:40 PM – Calcium B2B Hekler @ Solar Tent

• 4:30 – 5:30 PM – Dirt Monkey @ Solar Tent

Although Dirt Monkey does conflict with my girl Whipped Cream, I think it is going to be a set that attendees will NOT want to miss. Although I love Whipped, after her last set at Electric Forest I think it would be worth skipping. It was hard to get into her set and you could tell that she was not able to vibe with the crowd. HOWEVER, I will say, I’ve seen her almost 5 times this year alone, and her set at Forest was the only one that was hard to vibe. So… Do with that what you will.

• 5:30 – 6:30 PM – Peekaboo @ Solar Tent
• 6:30 – 7:30 PM – 12th Planet @ Solar Tent
• 7:30 – 8:30 PM – Space Jesus @ Solar Tent

• 8:00 – 9:30 PM – AC Slater @ Celestial Garden
• 8:30 – 9:30 PM – Seven Lions @ Stellar Stage
• 9:40 – CLOSE – Tiesto @ Stellar Stage

Overall, there are A LOT fewer conflicts on Sunday than on Saturday, but either way, no one can go wrong with these sets. You are going to have an amazing experience regardless!

Rave Hackers will also have a media team on site this weekend, so make sure you go find my human @taylor_thehuman so she can snap some cute ass pictures of you and I can feature you on the blog!

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Let Me Tell You About Moonrise

Hailing from the East Coast, Moonrise Festival is an event that is very near to home for me. A ton of my friends growing up, before I got into the scene, went. Even now, many people in my rave family attend this festival annually. It’s definitely one that should be on your festival bucket list.

This year, Moonrise is back and better than ever. Not only with a kicking lineup, but the curators have upped their game with stage upgrades and immersive art installations and experiences for the festival-goers. This year, Moonrise is returning to the Pimlico Race Course from August 10th – 11th.

Traveling to Moonrise

If this is going to be your first Moonrise, then this section will be essential to making sure you’re ready to for the event. First things first, this is not a camping festival. Attendees need to not only coordinate travel plans to the event, but they also need to make sure they have somewhere to stay for the 3-4 nights that they choose to be in Baltimore. As well, given the area that the event is held in, it’s very important to plan travel to and from the event accordingly.

Hotels & Airbnb

Since this isn’t a camping festival, securing somewhere to sleep for your time at the festival is important. Getting a hotel is obviously a popular option for this festival. There are several popular options that I’ve listed for you below, but there are also just some areas in general that make for great options to stay as well.

Another option to keep in mind when preparing for Moonrise is Airbnb’s in the area. This can be a really great option for a couple of different reasons: 1. They cost less the larger your group, 2. They give you a functioning kitchen, which means saving mad $$ on eating out (not to mention it’s way healthier).

Recommended Hotels:

Something to also keep in mind about these hotels is that they are a short walk from the Bus Stop located at the Holocaust Memorial.

• Baltimore Marriot (15-minute walk to bus stop)
• Hotel RI (5-minutes walk to bus stop)
• Crowne Plaza (13-minutes walk to bus stop)
• Holiday Inn (15-minutes walk to bus stop)
• Hotel Indigo (18-minutes walk to bus stop)
• Lord Baltimore (11-minutes walk to bus stop))
• Radisson Inner Harbor (13-minutes walk to bus stop)
• Renaissance (5-minutes walk to bus stop)

Recommended Areas:

• Mount Washington
• Towson
• Pikesville
• Rowland Park

Non-Recommended Areas:

• Pimlico
• Park Heights

Traveling To & From Moonrise

If you’re not familiar with the area around Pimlico Race Track, it can be a very rough neighborhood and it is very easy to find yourself in the wrong area. The area directly to the North and East of Pimlico are relatively safe if you’re going to be walking/waiting for an uber/ride. It’s recommended to stay away from the South and West sides of Pimlico. These areas can be dangerous, and there are more than a fair share of attendees annually that are robbed/mugged walking around these areas late at night. Just be smart and aware of your surroundings.

Ubers/Lyft can be very expensive during events, and Moonrise is no different. People in previous years have seen prices 5-60x the regular prices due to the price surge increases that the apps allow. This means paying sometimes upwards of $150 just to get a couple of miles home. Something else to keep in mind is that cell service during/near the event is horrible, so you may not even be able to call for an Uber/Lyft.

Shuttles are a great reliable option to consider for attendees. They run about $50 for the weekend, but it can be worth it to have a guaranteed pick up and drop off that’s safe. Not to mention that the shuttles are operated by Festdrive- a leading company is festival transportation. Like a rave on wheels- yanno?

An alternative to both of these options is walking. This is when being aware of your surroundings is highly important. Driving is also an option for Moonrise as there’s a parking lot provided for attendees, however, please avoid driving under the influence of ANYTHING. Your life is worth so much more than that.

The Music

This year’s Moonrise Festival lineup is one for the books. With four stages, each with their own genres and diversity, there’s a little something for everyone. Not to mention that Moonrise has absolutely STACKED their lineup this year. Honestly- the schedule conflicts might just crush your soul, it’s THAT good.

The Stellar Stage

One of the four stages at Moonrise, the Stellar Stage is going to be home to some huge name artists. Popular names on the festival circuit this year, Illenium, along with Seven Lions, and the Gud Vibrations boys will be gracing the floors of the Stellar Stage.

A cannot miss act at this stage is going to be Tiesto. This DJ has a show unlike any other, with visuals, lasers, and so much more. His live shows are highly acclaimed, so make sure not to miss him while you’re at Moonrise this year. Another notable act that is going to be gracing the stages of the Stellar Stage is Alan Walker. After seeing him for Haunt Fest last year, his show BLEW me away. His uptempo, scream at your lungs songs are some of my favorite to dance and vibe too. So make sure you don’t miss it.

Celestial Garden Stage

The Celestial Garden Stage is going to be perfect for any of those festival-goers that need a little house music in their life. Moonrise is giving everyone their daily dose.

When it comes to cannot miss artists, I highly encourage you all not to miss my boy AC Slater. Although I’m admittedly not a huge house lover, after seeing him at Bonnaroo this year he’s someone I would definitely see again. Also, Desert Hearts with Mikey Lion x Lee Reynolds are also making an appearance at Pimlico. For you Trance & House lovers, you will absolutely not want to miss this event.

Solar Dance Stage

This stage is one of the most highly anticipated stages of the entire weekend. The lineup for the Solar Stage is out of this world. Not only is the lineup stacked, but this stage has gotten some mad love from the Moonrise curators. They’ve made the tent almost 60% larger than last year, they’ve added more production and bass, AND they’ve added Co2 throughout the entire tent. But lemme tell you about this setlist.

Artists that you absolutely cannot miss are Peekaboo, Rusko, Boogie T, Hekler, Wooli, and Atliens. I promise, if you catch these sets you will not be disappointed. Peekaboo brings the absolute heat when it comes to bass- not to mention that he has absolutely popped off over the past year or so. Boogie T has a performance that no one should miss- with so much fun going on on stage, it’s hard not to find yourself wigglin’.

After seeing Rusko at Lost Lands in 2018, I was sold. His sound is so original, not to mention that his visuals are out of this world too. Hekler absolutely blew me away at Bonnaroo too. Although his visuals were relatively basic, his mixes were awesome. Throwing in fan favorites, as well as oldies that the crowd could scream/sing along with.

Lunar Stage

Last, but certainly not least, is the Lunar Stage. This stage is going to be home to some amazing performances this year. Some big names that you all know- Excision, Big Gigantic and Zhu will be playing at this stage come August. This stage has tons of diversity for attendees, giving them the melodic bass they love, while also giving them the headbang they all deserve. Needless to say, these artists will be on everyone’s ‘cannot miss list’, however, there are some additional ones that you all won’t want to miss either.

Gryffin, Blackbear, and Haywyre will also be on the Lunar Stage this year. Gryffin has some amazing visuals, not to mention that his songs are beyond amazing to sing along to. Blackbear brings the deep and dark vibes to the world. These tunes always get me in the mood to just rage. Haywyre is another name that has popped up and taken off in the festival circuit. After announcing at Lost Lands 2018 that he was signing onto the Gud Vibrations label, we’ve been seeing a lot of Haywyre and rightly so. His show is full of bass and watching his performance on stage is exciting too.

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It’s that time of year again where all the headbangers are starting to prep their necks. Lost Lands Festival is upon us and boy- lemme tell you it’s a doozie this year. I would describe this festival as something like the wild west- anything goes and there are very few limitations.

The Background

Lost Lands made its debut on the festival circuit in 2017. Boasting a heavy-hitting lineup of headbangers that had everyone scrambling to purchase tickets. The event has been held at Legend Valley Campgrounds (Thornville, OH) for the past couple of years. If not familiar, these grounds are also home to several other festivals throughout the year such as Resonance (which has now moved to a new venue), as well as WorkOut and Camp Punk.

Another notable tidbit about Lost Lands is that it’s personally curated by headbanger god himself, Excision. This means that attendees are teleported to an experienced custom curated for headbangers in mind. Who wouldn’t love that?

The Venue

As previously mentioned, Legend Valley is no stranger to festivals or large amounts of camping folks. This venue has been home to tons of mention worthy festivals, one of them being Resonance before they packed up and moved shop. (Some say that it was because of Lost Lands that they moved… Hmm). So here are some facts about the venue:

• The campgrounds and the actual music venue itself are separated by the main road. This means that ALL festival-goers are required to walk across a FUNCTIONING major road if they want to enter or exit the event. Luckily, in previous years, there have always been tons of cops and a crossing guard in this particular area to ensure festival goer safety. For 2023, they’re planning on constructing a pedestrian walk-way that goes over the road to help ease the delays to cross for traffic and attendees.

• The grounds themselves are NOT flat. The area where attendees are able to set up shop is situated on several hills (imagine Camp Bisco style). So if you don’t arrive early arrival, you’ll be at the bottom of ALL the hills which results in a lot of lost lands walk through.

• This year, Lost Lands is re-routing their traffic pattern to better accommodate attendees, as well as providing new/additional entrances. This means that if you’ve attended in previous years, the way you took may not be open this year, just FYI.

• To ensure you’re going to the right place, I highly recommend trying to go in with other people that know where the entrance is. Last year, there were signs out on the road directing traffic. However, the signs took us all in the completely wrong direction.

• Outside of the music venue (which doesn’t open until noon on all three days), there are not many (if any) additional activities or experiences for attendees to stay occupied within the campgrounds until gates open. So make sure you bring some games to stay busy while you wait or start planning your Lost Lands set times plan.

• Most of the stages are set up at the bottom of the hills, so no matter where you are in the crowd, you SHOULD be able to see.

Another thing to point out about the venue/Lost Lands is that every night there are Sound Camps. These are essentially the late night stages for LL, and each stage is custom curated by individual artists, boasting their own individual experiences. All I’ll say about these here is that I saw people carrying in air mattress and cases on cases of beer…. with no security in sight.

The Vibes

Overall, I would describe this festival as the wild west. Unlike other larger festivals (like Bonnaroo and Electric Forest), Lost Lands is an 18+ event- which means you will not be seeing families and small children running around the grounds.

When looking at the overall demographics of the festival, it should be pretty clear why I feel it’s is like the wild west. Fresh high school seniors/grads, as well as college students, tend to fill this festival annually. Of course, this isn’t a bad thing (myself being in one of those categories). However, it definitely contributes to the overall vibes. Just like in college, Lost Lands is a GIANT party, 24/7. I would say that the majority of attendees spend their time drinking and partaking in other ‘ventures’ throughout the span of the mornings until they attempt to head into the venue around noon.

The Fashion

There are definitely very ‘headbanger’ vibes at this festival. Unlike at other festivals, attendees are a sea of black and dark colors. Girls tend to trade their leg wraps and fluffy ears for leather harnesses and studded jewelry. The fashion at this festival really speaks to me more than other festivals. Everyone just looks so fierce!

(The pictures below are not mine. The beautiful ladies they belong to are linked to each picture, as well as their insta handles at the tops! Make sure you go show them some love!)

Inside The Venue

At some festivals, no matter where you are, things are crammed so tight with people you can’t move. Even in the back. Lost Lands is definitely a place where each headbanger has its own dancing space, whether in the front or the back. The other thing that really stood out was that they have several vendors (with what I would say have better prices than other festivals). Last year they even had this awesome protein, coffee shake deal that was outstanding. Oh.. And did I mention that there are giant fucking dinosaurs… EVERYWHERE.

The Music

Obviously, saving the best for last. The music at Lost Lands, some would argue, is like no other. The lineup alone is what brings people from far and wide to attend this event. The Lost Lands lineup is full of heavy bass music, ranging through a variety of different subgenres of Dubstep. Of course, there are artists on the lineup that have attended annually (looking at you Illenium, Ganja White Night and Rusko). If anything, this festival will leave your bass meter busted.

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Planning out festival season always get’s a little stressful. When I first started, I was very monetarily aware of what I was spending, and in the beginning, I crossed my fingers that I wasn’t wasting money on a bad experience. One of the biggest things I used to struggle with was “Which festivals do I go to? If I don’t go to this one, this year, I’m going to have to wait an ENTIRE year and IDK if I can do that.”

So, this post is going to give you all EVERYTHING you need to know when you start planning out festival season next year! I’m comparing and contrasting two very beautiful, but very different, festivals for you all: Bonnaroo VS Electric Forest.

* PSA: Bolded text within the sections is to highlight the DIFFERENCES between the festivals. *

Tickets & What’s Included

Obviously- this undoubtedly THE most important part of either of these festivals. Both have their own unique options when it comes to tickets and what’s included in the said ticket. So make sure you know what you’re getting with your purchase.

The other factor to take into consideration is the PRICE of the events. Bonnaroo tickets can be snagged for a cheaper price the earlier that attendees buy, however, Electric Forest tickets are a set price, starting around $350 (GA) before fees, and go upwards with different tiers, etc.

My suggestion: If you’re unsure which festival you want to attend, I would encourage you to purchase tickets to Electric Forest before Bonnaroo. EF sold out in about 30 minutes this year, and people were selling tickets later on for a much more elevated ticket price ($450+). Bonnaroo is always a safe bet as this festival does not USUALLY sell out. In 2019, they did about 2 weeks before the festival, but attendees should more or less have an idea of if they’re going to be attending or not by this point.

The Camping Experience

This is where things start to get a little complicated with both of these festivals. Since Bonnaroo and Electric Forest have both been around for a while, they’ve had plenty of time to get a groovy list of options for festival-goers camping experiences. This is the one part of EACH of these festivals that people are constantly confused about- so make sure you PAY ATTENTION when you’re purchasing for next year.

Bonnaroo

• Entry level camping is considered GA. This means that you’re placed in one of the 10 (or 11) pods within the grounds.
• There are separate camping sections for VIP, Platinum, RV, ADA, Tent Only, Groop, and Community camping. All of these options allow you different perks. (More camping descriptions over here)
• There is no shaded camping within Bonnaroo. The Farm is completely flat and the only trees/forested areas are The Grove & Where In The Woods, however, there is NO camping in these areas.
• Bonnaroo offers Community camping. This is essentially where large groups of people can camp together with like minded/interested people. There are groups such Soberoo, SheRoo, ReddiRoo, etc. It’s a GREAT way to meet other people who share similar interests or ideas!

Electric Forest

• Entry level camping is considered GA. This means that you’re placed in one of the 15 ‘camps’ within the grounds.
• There are separate camping sections for Good Life, Maple Woods, RV and Tent Only. All of these options allow you different perks.
• One notable camping option for EF is Maple Woods Camping. This camping option allows attendees to actually camp within a forest. That means shade, and lots of it people!
• Good Life (VIP) is also located WITHIN the Forest. That means no lines to get in, shade all day every day, and easy access to the venue whenever! Not to mention that Good Life has their own village full of exclusive food vendors, drinks, and even secret DJ surprise sets. Talk about getting your monies worth!

Between these two festivals, I would say that Electric Forest definitely has Bonnaroo beat when it comes to camping options. When it comes to festing in the summer, camping in the shade is pretty much unbeatable. However, one thing that makes Bonnaroo stand out from EF is their Community camping. This goes hand in hand with the overall encouragement of ‘community’ and ‘togetherness’ that Bonnaroo promotes, and is known for.

The Music

Obviously, if you’re going to be dropping a couple hundred on a festival, you want to listen to music you love. Bonnaroo and Electric Forest boast a very different lineup to each other.

The Venue & Experience

I left this one for last because I think it’s personally the make or break factor when it comes to attending a festival or not. Bonnaroo and Electric Forest offer very different things for attendees.

Bonnaroo

• The Farm is about 120+ acres of literally farm. There are plazas spread throughout the grounds. Each plaza is home to different EXPERIENCES that attendees can go too. This means comedy acts, movie showings, glitter/glam stations, etc.
• There are several art installations set up throughout The Grove and within the Plaza barns for attendees can look at and sometimes interact with. However, within the music venue there are not as many ‘art installations’.
• The vibes of the Farm are very communal. People really do make it a point to talk to strangers, to radiate positivity and just overall be there for one another- strangers or not.
• There are several different clothing/accessory/etc. vendors, as well as tons of amazing food vendors to go along with it.

Electric Forest

• The Forest is also relatively large in terms of space. Unlike Bonnaroo, there are not Plazas or hubs of activity within the campgrounds. The RV grounds are home to several personally curated events throughout the weekend though, and is home to the late night/surprise sets.
• Within the venue is where all the art installations and interactive activity are located. Everything within the Forest venue is completely interactive and fully immersive.
• The curators of Electric Forest also provide TONS of activities for the attendees to do while in the venue. There are scavenger hunts, surprise parties, as well as games, villages, and experiences with actors to keep everyone entertained and engaged.
• Within the Forest venue there are limited numbers of food vendors. For me, this wasn’t an issue because I prefer to cook my own food at festivals and save my money for merch.

So, there it is everyone! These festivals are hands down two of my favorite festivals. These are BY NO MEANS the only things that differentiate these two festivals, but they are the big factors. I’m a huge lover of these festivals, and each of them holds a special place in my heart, however, they both offer their own positives and negatives. I encourage you to go to each at some point in your life!

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When it comes to going to festivals, one of the biggest problems that I hear about are issues associated with cell phones and getting lost in the campgrounds. When your festing, it’s time to let the good times roll. I’m here to provide you all with some life-changing tips, tricks, and festival apps to thrive at your next fest and forget those “fuckin’ a” moments.

Cell Phones

This is THE biggest thing I get asked about when it comes to attending festivals:

• ‘What’s the service like?’
• ‘Will I actually be able to call/text my friends?’
• ‘What about the festival app? It won’t work without service right?’
• ‘Can I use google maps to get back to my tent?’

I’ll be honest- there are really only certain times that you’re going to get ‘good’ internet connection: during the early morning while everyone’s still sleeping (This is when I check my insta/snap/FB/Twit and attempt to check my emails) and into the wee early hours of the late night sets when people are making their way back to their tent.

Overcoming Shitty Cell Service

Service is usually not great when the event gets into full swing inside the actual venue, however, it definitely is more manageable/better when you’re out in the campgrounds. If you’re bad about losing your friends or are trying to meet up with people here are some tips to do it successfully:

• Dedicate a time and meet-up spot throughout the day to re-group just in case you get separated inside the venue
• When it comes to texting, be sure to TYPE the time you sent the message INTO THE BODY of the text message. Although it will say it’s ‘delivered’, there’s a very real possibility that the person hasn’t received it on the other end. Time stamping will ensure that once your text actually makes it to the other person in real time, they’ll know when it was actually sent. (This is another reason why you should designate a meet-up spot and time)
• When it comes to Find My Friends, people will say this works, personally, my phone is never able to actually find anyone. It will usually just show me they’re in our campgrounds (which is likely the last place they got enough connection to send a location)

The Official Festival App

Most large scale festivals will also provide attendees with an app. These usually include features that will allow them to do a couple of different things:

• Check set times (some will even give you alerts for the sets. Others allow you to put them into your phone calendar for alerts)
• See an interactive map of the campgrounds
• See where you and your friends most recently ‘checked-in’. (This is a feature on the Bonnaroo app. It allows you to see where your friends have scanned their entry bracelets so you can meet up!)
• They also will usually work with or without service (oh hell yeah)

Camping Tips

Camping festivals are notorious for random people showing up in your campsite. It’s bound to happen to you and your friends eventually. This is usually because people get confused, or turned around when trying to make their way back to sleep. Here are some tips to avoid losing your campsite, drunk as hell or nah:

• Mark your campsite with your own flag/extra large totem. Flags are easy to spot during the day and usually are illuminated decently well at night.
• Be sure to check out WHERE in the campgrounds you are (they will usually have road signs (EF) or pod/plaza/section (Bonnaroo) numbers that are identifiable day or night)

Festival Apps to Consider

Although service can be shit when you’re festing, there are a couple of festival apps that I highly recommend checking out!

Utility Apps

• Battery Life Doctor (Pro) – Pretty self-explanatory, but worth the mention if it’s something you’ll think you’ll use. This app is just like battery doctor. It will show you how much battery, memory, and storage you still have on your phone. Although it won’t ‘save’ your battery, it does give an accurate time of how much longer your battery will last.
• YourFestivalPigeon – This is a newer app, but is essentially the same as any regular ‘Tent Finder’ app. This one is completely free and actually allows you to utilize it WITHOUT service. You’re able to drop pins for your tent location, food location, etc. all around your festival grounds. To show your friends where you are, just share the QR code in the app. From there, it will take them to your shared location! Pretty nifty right? Another bonus is that it’s totally free.

Health Apps

• Aid by American Red Cross – This app was created by the Red Cross to provide additional medical information/suggestions for care for anyone who needs it. This makes it an ideal aid app for festivals. For you Brits out there, be sure to check out Aid by British Red. This is the UK version created by the British Red Cross.
• Drink Water Reminder N Tracker – Personally, I like this app over other drinking water apps. This app gathers information about your weight and gender, and then creates reminders for when it’s time to drink water! During the festival season, it can be easy to forget to drink water with so much fun around you. Head over here to learn more about staying hydrated at music festivals!

So there it is! All of my lifestyle hacks that will make sure you’re festival ready. These festival apps and tricks are a sure-fire way to be prepared with your squad.

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Now that the Bonnaroo 2019 Lineup Drop has happened, the rumors of conflicts and late night sets have been flying! Get an idea of the shows that you can’t miss, and ones that you should consider checking out too.

Headliners

After reading several rumors that the Bonnaroo 2019 lineup would be returning to it’s more ‘authentic’ roots, they’ve really done it. They’ve brought back the diversity that the festival is so known for. Just talking to fellow Bonnaroovians, and even some people who haven’t attended yet, everyone is excited about what the Farm is going to be offering this year!

Phish

This group is a Farm favorite. For 2019 they’re taking up some prime real estate on the Bonnaroo lineu. Phish is a classic American Rock group that is exceptionally well known for their following and music. I wouldn’t consider myself a fan, I know some of their songs and you’re definitely going to want to catch at least one of their sets on the Farm.

Childish Gambino

Not only is this artist more or less going to be a crowd favorite but it’s also been rumored (from various different dependable sources) that this show is set to be one of the last few that Glover performs for a while! I’m not confirming, nor deny this, I am highly recommending that you catch at least some of his set! (Currently taking bets that he’s shirtless with white pants- anyone want in on the action?

Zhu & Odesza

These are two artists that I’m so stoked to see. Initially, Zhu was supposed to play in my hometown, but sadly the show was cancelled. (*Sigh) He was a mystery artists until mid-2014 when he started sharing a little more about himself, but still focused his interviews on the music and production.

Seeing Odesza on the Farm is going to be something great. My rave fam are strong supports of them, and sad to say that I missed the one time they were able to come to my hometown. But good things happen for a reason right! Make sure you don’t miss their amazing drumline and visuals. Their show is one you don’t want to miss. The group has also recently released their Zyra Odesza VIP Remix- so make sure to check it out if you’re on the fence about catching this set. I promise it’ll change your mind!

Griz

There have been tons of (if not most of them) rumors about the conflicts between Griz and Phish on Friday- however let me just say a few things to keep in mind:

• Phish has three individual sets throughout the entire fest- if you don’t catch Friday (Although Friday is rumored to be the best of the Phish sets for the weekend) make sure you try and catch another set Sunday!
• Griz also has two sets during Bonnaroo- however one is a regular set, and one is a Super Jam Set. The Super Jam set is said to be a compilation of tons of oldies that we can all scream and shout to!

I personally will be likely at both Griz sets, but will definitely be at the Super Jam Set! Griz rocks the Sax throughout his sets, and if you’ve never had the chance to be enveloped by his beautiful ‘future funk’ and electro-soul tunes catching one of his sets will be a must.

Roo Clue’s

Roo Clue’s are the lineup hints that Bonnaroo thinks of and displays over all their social media platforms. Take a stab at guessing some of them too while you’re at it! If you don’t follow ‘Roo socially then you should absolutely consider following either r/Bonnaroo (reddit threat) or their Instagram (if anything at the end of the year) so you can get updates about the festival!

Thoughts & Rumors

When the 2019 lineup dropped there were definitely a few ‘oh’ moments. There had been rumors that Bonnaroo was going to go back to their ‘older’ roots, however, to be honest, I didn’t even know what that meant. After looking at previous lineups, and talking to fellow long-time ‘Roo-ers, the 2019 lineup is pretty spot on. Although there were some disappointments that Tame Impala and GroupLove, this years lineup is a blissful four days of diversity with various genres for any and all music lovers.

Whipped Cream

No one understands HOW excited I am about this gal being at Bonnaroo this year! I randomly lucked into seeing her set at an impromptu Zeds Dead concert I decided to go to with my boyfriend the day after Bassnectar NYE. ANyway, the show was phenomenal. Whipped Cream can be described as a spunky chick with a heavy beat. I would group her into the genre of sounding more like Rezz. She threw up some amazing remixes of some personal favorites (Excision, Rezz, oldies from the 90’s) and it was beyond refreshing. This is an artist that you’ll want to catch at Bonnaroo. I promise.

Post Malone

I’ve never had the opportunity to see Malone live but have heard great things about the vibes that he puts out. I’m very excited about this guy, but there are others in the ‘Roo community that may not be quite so stoked; Claiming that he’s too ‘mainstream’ to be on the Farm. I disagree with this as Bonnaroo has seen HUGE mainstream names throughout the history of the festival. As someone who’s not personally interested in the hip-hop scene, I’m excited for the opportunity to enjoy something different at the Farm.

Griz + Gramatik = Grizmatik?

I’ve never had the opportunity to see Griz live, however I’m a fan of his songs and am so excited about getting to see him! However, I have see Gramatik lives and oh my god. I am so excited to get to see him again on the Farm! It’s not confirmed, however many people are anticipating a late night Kalliope set from these two. Lets just say that you wouldn’t get any complaints from me if that were to be the case

Overall, the Bonnaroo 2019 lineup drop is full of amazing artists. If the ones I mentioned here didn’t spark your interest, other feature artists will be Brandi Carlile and Kacey Musgraves. Make sure to keep more up-to-date with Bonnaroo by checking out the Rave Hackers Bonnaroo Survival Guide! Or subscribe to stay in the loop with new Bonnaroo info, exciting news and exclusive rave hacks.

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