Albums | Cascade Equinox Festival unveils multi-genre initial lineup for its second edition
Posted by VMan on April 23, 2024
Building upon the triumph of its debut edition in 2023, seasoned event organizers Gem & Jam and 4 Peaks Presents have just announced the eagerly anticipated lineup of Cascade Equinox‘s 2024 edition. Set amidst the tranquil landscapes of the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon, the cross-genre festival will once again captivate attendees from Friday, September 20 – Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Cascade Equinox has revealed a remarkable initial lineup for its sophomore year, showcasing a diverse array of acts that mirror both the vibrant community and stunning surroundings of the festival’s Central Oregon location. With a mission to connect with music lovers from all walks of life, the event seamlessly blends jam, electronic, funk, soul, and bluegrass genres, promising a rich and varied musical experience.
Earlier this month, the festival began to release a wide array of headliners via social media, starting with French trailblazer CloZee, and continuing with additional headliners such as fan-favorite psychedelic band STS9, UK dance duo Jungle, electronic musician and YouTuber Marc Rebillet, Wakaan label boss Liquid Stranger, and Portland-based musicians John Craigie & The Shook Twins.
Now, the festival reveals a handful of exciting support acts including hip-hop supergroup Deltron3030, alternative pop music duo NEIL FRANCES, producer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Poolside, genre-melding bass maestro Barclay Crenshaw, versatile electro-soul artist Daily Bread, electro-twang outfit Dirtwire, electro-funk duo The Floozies, folk-infused bluegrass quartet Kitchen Dwellers, and Denver-based jamtronica trio SunSquabi. Additional acts gracing the Cascade Equinox lineup are experimental bass producer Ravenscoon, Los Angeles-based house act Justin Jay, American hip-hop virtuoso Sol, funk five-piece The Motet, and queer DJ and rapper Wreckno.
Cascade Equinox will also welcome additional support acts including Assembly of Dust, Cliche, Cytrus, Dizgo, Free Creatures, Goodnight Texas, Goopsteppa, Häana, High Step Society, Karina Rykman, Late Night Radio, Living Roots, Noetik the Alchemist, Madeline Hawthorne, parkbreezy, Ryan Montbleau Band, Spunj, Sugarbeats, Talking Dead, Willdabeast, Wolfchild, Zach Darling, Billy & The Box Kid, Blackstrap Bluegrass, Call Down Thunder, DJPK, Feathered Indians, Fractal, Gonzofuze, Heaven Zest, Joel Chadd, Leadbetter Band, Majitope, Smokestack Lightning, Quattelbaum, Skillethead, Smokovich, Stealhead, Sunsei, Takimba, TEB, The Flying Skulls, The Hasbens, Tony Inorbit, and Tyler Spencer.
The first-ever Cascade Equinox boasted more than 50 acts that spanned the genre spectrum, such as Pretty Lights (marking his first music festival after his 5-year hiatus), Big Wild, Goose, Phantogram, Trevor Hall & The Great In Between, Of The Trees, Emancipator, and many more.
In a show of unity with its local community, Cascade Equinox is teaming up with the Pacific Northwest’s renowned Summer Meltdown Festival, in an exciting grassroots collaboration known as the “Melty Migration.” Following a hiatus in 2023 to secure a new venue, both festivals have decided to join forces to create an even more spectacular experience that will be showcased at Cascade Equinox.
The festival is gearing up for an even bigger second year with a wide variety of experiential programming and activations throughout the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, in addition to its star-studded lineup.
Cascade Equinox Festival will offer a bevy of activities and programming, including a vendor marketplace, workshops, kids zones, a roller rink, carnival rides, culinary commons, a healing sanctuary, yoga, beer and wine tastings, interactive art installations and live art. It will also have wellness experiences such as the Oasis Bath House that includes luxurious boutique showers, and options for enjoying a sauna and cold plunge.
Deschutes County Fairgrounds is the Pacific Northwest’s premier event facility and venue. With sweeping panoramic views of snow-capped mountain peaks, trees, and a creek running through its 340-acre space, Cascade Equinox promises a vast, naturalistic music festival unlike any other.
The festival will offer various camping options, including glamping in the Alpenglow Campground. The centrally-located, boutique campground is just a stone’s throw away from the festival’s epicenter, making it the perfect basecamp for festival-goers who want to immerse themselves in the excitement while also enjoying the comfort and convenience of premium accommodations.
The Alpenglow Campground will offer amenities such as sponsor-activated happy hours, phone charging stations, yard games, dressing room and private areas to get ready, a lounge with music, premium bathrooms, concierge services, a separate private check-in, and a premium parking pass for one vehicle. This campground area will be fenced off with security guards and will have a prime location on grass.
Cascade Equinox Festival will also offer Expo Center RV Park for RV hookups, as well as areas for dry RVs, car camping, walk-in camping, and basic camping packages. All onsite accommodation packages, as well as off-site hotel packages, are available here.
Attendees who have already bought a 3-Day GA pass to the festival have the opportunity to purchase the The Inner Circle upgrade ($249 per person), which will give VIP access to:
- Express check-in at the box office
- Inner Circle parking on festival grounds
- Express entry into the festival, with dedicated Inner Circle – only entrances
- Full time hosts in lounges
- Beautiful lounge area with comfortable seating & shade
- Complimentary snacks and beverages in the lounges
- A designated viewing area at the main stage, with unobstructed views of the performers
- Inner Circle Private Bars in viewing areas and lounge
- Pop-up experiences
- Access to private restrooms
- A gift bag with festival merchandise and other surprises
- Phone charging stations
Cascade Equinox aims to redefine the festival experience, seamlessly merging tradition with innovation. With a commitment to inclusivity and dynamism, this pioneering event caters to the diverse tastes and evolving expectations of its attendees. The festival is driven to showcase the best of the Pacific Northwest region by featuring local artists, food and craft vendors, performers, and more. Going beyond the usual crowd, it seeks to connect with individuals who share its mission, inviting them to be part of an extraordinary and transformative celebration for their second annual edition.
Early Bird GA passes for Cascade Equinox are now sold out. Additional ticketing tiers and payment plans are currently available for all festival passes via https://cascadeequinox.com/tickets/
Events | NEWS |NORTH COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL 2016
Posted by VMan on August 23, 2016
This coming Labor Day weekend Chicago will be host to one of the most eclectic line-ups 2016 has seen. Curated and organized by the folks at React Presents (the same promoters behind Spring Awakening) NCMF is known for booking a combination of EDM dj’s, Hip Hop acts and Jam and Indie bands. This year is no exception, with top acts such as Bassnectar, Action Bronson, Zedd, Logic and Umphree’s Mcgee there is enough musical diversity to satiate all of your sonic tastes.
Check out the entire lineup and set times: Here
The NCMF is slated to run in Union Park until 10:00 pm but there are a slew of official after parties that will be taking over clubs across the city.
Check out the official after parties: Here
Tickets can be purchased: Here
Contests | 3-DAY PASS GIVEAWAY // North coast music festival
Posted by Meezy on August 3, 2016
The remaining days of summer are dwindling… and in result, festival season is sadly coming to an end. I don’t mean to bring it up, but its true. I have good news though. There is still opportunity to seize the final days of the summer thanks to North Coast Music Festival.
North Coast is set to take place in Chicago, IL throughout September 2nd, 3rd and 4th… truly making it “Summers Last Stand”. The festival grounds are within Union Park, located just 2 miles west of the Chicago Loop. It has been home to the festival for the last 6 years.
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The 2016 lineup is all over the place… In a great way. You could see Juicy J, Odezsa, Bassnectar, Uphprey’s McGee, Matt & Kim or Vulfpeck at this; Super diverse. The festival will attract concertgoers from all sides of the spectrum. Checkout the full lineup below.
Lucky for you, we are giving away a pair of 3-day passes for you and a friend. To enter the sweepstakes please fill out the form below.
– Only submissions entered before August 19th will be considered.
– The winner of the 3-day passes will be selected at random.
– If you win, you will receive an email on the evening of August 19th.
– You must fill out the form with your legal name.
– The winner can claim the passes by providing a government issued photo ID at the box office outside the festival.
If you are not selected as the winner, we are sorry. Both single-day and 3-day passes are available HERE.
Mix | [FNT Exclusive] Champagne Drip Delivers High Energy Mix Ahead of Mysteryland Debut
Posted by Juicebox on May 19, 2016
Since its inception, Mysteryland USA has always touted the underground, using its massive reputation and reach to introduce the world to many of dance music’s most talented up-and-comers. This year, the Bethel Woods-based festival has, once again, enlisted the fast risers on their lineup for their Emerging Artists mix series, and we’ve got the exclusive on a mix from Champagne Drip, who is known for his self-dubbed brand of “DripHop.” The hour-long mix deftly moves between some of the biggest future bass tracks of the year with some heavy hints of trap and even tropical house. Tracks like What So Not’s remix of “Innerbloom,” Wave Racer’s remix of “Never Be Like You,” and a few Champagne Dip IDs make this the perfect pregame mix for your Thursday night.
Videos | The Mysteryland USA 2016 Trailer Is Here & We’re Hyped
Posted by Juicebox on May 12, 2016
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One of the best parts about Mysteryland USA, aside from its absolutely stellar lineup and even more impressive culture & arts offerings, is its strong tie to music history, thanks to the festival’s founding ethos’ as well as its festival grounds at Bethel Woods, the home of the original Woodstock. Mysteryland USA is a bit of a history lesson itself, as the Netherlands-based brand is the longest-running festival in the world, and Bethel Woods was the home to one of the most renowned festivals in the world. Mysteryland’s newest trailer for its 2016 edition manages to capture that exact relationship, from the old-school days of music, to the newer, dance-driven scene that is front and center at the festival. This trailer is nothing short of awesome, so check it out above.
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Events | Mysteryland USA Shows Off Its Impressive Non-Musical Offerings
Posted by Juicebox on May 5, 2016
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While there’s no denying that the main reason most, if not all, of us go to music festivals for is the music. However, there’s definitely something refreshing about attending a festival that not only delivers on all counts musically, but also has a well-curated slate of ancillary activities to explore and try. Coming into its third year, Mysteryland USA has done just that, delivering a stellar lineup featuring Bassnectar, Skrillex, ODESZA, and more, alongside an impressive slate of art and cultural offerings. This year, Mysteryland USA will feature a Healing Garden for yoga, meditation, and more, a 50′ Incendia Fire Dome, a late night comedy tent, post-festival movies, and a strong food lineup of New York’s finest, amongst others, to make sure festival-goers are constantly engaged in trying something new and doing something fun. In addition to the arts & culture lineup, Mysteryland USA is partnering with Splice for one lucky producer to open up the Boat Stage on Saturday by entering in their Gramatik “Anima Mundi” remix competition. You can find more information on the competition here.
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News | The 2016 Mysteryland Lineup Is Officially Complete
Posted by Juicebox on April 19, 2016
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It’s here…it’s finally here! After spending weeks slowly leaking out headliners before unveiling the first and second phases of its lineup, Mysteryland USA has just unveiled the entire thing, and it’s an absolute monster. The New York-based festival has always been known for stepping out of the box when it comes to its musical programming, and this year is no different, as the headliners, Skrillex, Bassnectar, and ODESZA, are joined by some of the underground scene’s biggest stars in Joris Voorn, MK, Mikey Lion, Deep Jesus amongst others. Not only did Mysteryland unveil its world-class lineup, but the festival also announced the return of its prominent speaker series and famed Healing Garden. Those looking for something else at Mysteryland this year need to look no further than the brand new comedy tent hosted by Kyle Mooney. You can take a peep at Mysteryland’s massive lineup below the jump, and make sure to get tickets to the festival here, as $10 of the purchase will go towards providing clean water to the Newark Public School System.