PROPER NYE in Las Vegas
FNGRS CRSSD and Framework have announced the phase one lineup for the debut edition of PROPER Las Vegas! It’s going to be so much fun, you’ll have to grab your tickets ASAP! The festival is taking place at the iconic AREA15 on December 30th + 31st. This announcement comes on the heels of the brand’s…
Continue ReadingSeptember 10th Weekly Roundup Feature
Hey everyone! I can’t believe it is September 10th already. This year has flown by, it’s absolutely crazy! Check back in with us next week! a.k.a. skips – If The DJ Let Me SF-bred/LA-based underground rave producer a.k.a. skips is further breaking out of his shell. a.k.a. skips unveils “If The DJ Let Me,” a gritty, propulsive house…
Continue ReadingThe Festival Voice Presents: Sherm
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Sherm at North Coast Music Festival and it was a blast! He played a killer set at The Vega Stage at North Coast. If you were lucky enough to check it out, you know it was a treat! If not, well, you’ll have to keep your…
Continue ReadingARC Music Festival Chicago 2023
During Labor Day weekend, I had the pleasure of attending ARC Music Festival 2023 in Chicago for the first time on behalf of The Festival Voice. Though Arc is traditionally a house music festival – a fitting theme considering Chicago is the birthplace of modern house music – we attendees were blessed with some techno…
Continue ReadingMoon River Approaches With Tickets Still Available
After spending my birthday at Disney World, my next stop is approaching this coming weekend, Chattanooga’s Moon River Festival presented by Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors. This two-day weekend festival in Coolidge Park next to the Tennessee River is a gem. You can re-enter the festival, allowing easy access to a boardwalk full of bars,…
Continue ReadingOverview for, EMO NITE: THE ROAD TO THE GRAVE RAVE 8/26
Just a few weeks ago, I attended the event hosted by Insomniac and Emo Nite, “EMO NITE: THE ROAD TO THE GRAVE RAVE.” This led to Academy LA having only five tickets left thirty minutes after the doors opened. It was a blast! Academy displayed the aesthetic right by hanging the Emo Nite logo as…
Continue ReadingSonus Festival’s Top Tracks
5 key tracks that made the 2023 edition of Sonus Festival so specialSonus Festival returned to Zrce Beach with a bang on their 10th anniversary. Inviting some of the world’s most renowned and respected DJs, they performed in front of one of the most vibrant and energetic European crowds of this Summer. It was a…
Continue ReadingSeptember 3rd Weekly Roundup Feature
Hey hey! It’s September 3rd and we’re backkkkkk in business! Check back in with us next week. Adriatique & WhoMadeWho – Miracle Swiss electronic duo Adriatique and Danish trio WhoMadeWho release their new collaboration ‘Miracle’ out now via RÜFÜS DU SOL’s Rose Avenue Records. Stream HERE Ash2Dust & Dekerakt – I Want To Stay At Your House Following the release…
Continue ReadingWill I See You At Imagine This Year?
This past weekend I went to all three nights of the Pretty Lights residency shows in Atlanta, finally seeing Derek spin up magic again after my one time seeing him perform at Firefly Music Festival in 2014. The whole vibe for the shows was contagious, making me yearn for more. Luckily, Imagine Music Festival is…
Continue ReadingWhy I Rave: America’s Perspective
Hi! My name is America Maples, and I am currently a California living and 2-year raving communication student studying at California State University of Fullerton. I was hired as an intern for The Festival Voice this past week and I figured the best way to put myself out there for you readers is to write…
Continue ReadingUndiscovered DJ Contest For Groove Cruise!
Have you been on the Groove Cruise yet? If not, you’re missing out because Whet Travel’s flagship event Groove Cruise will celebrate 20 years on the open sea in 2024, adventuring from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas from Wednesday, January 24 – Sunday, January 28, 2024. To commemorate the anniversary, Groove Cruise Miami 2024 will be hosted on the award-winning Norwegian Encore –…
Continue ReadingBumbershoot Is This Weekend!
Bumbershoot is this weekend! I will be there and will be taking some killer photos of the event. Everything is happening in Seattle this upcoming weekend. I actually attended as a baby, so this will be neat to see everything go full circle. Here’s the daily lineup schedule for your reference. This weekend is going…
Continue ReadingChicago Heat At ARC
This weekend is a busy place in Chicago! You’ve got your pick of both North Coast and ARC! If you’re a fan of the techno and house scene, look no further than ARC! Hannah will be grooving the weekend away this next weekend at Chicago. Last year, we had Nicolas there and you can check…
Continue ReadingCoasting Into Chicago For North Coast
It’s North Coast week! We’re looking forward to heading to Chicago this upcoming weekend where we dance our hearts out to the tunes! First off, you know that lineup is fire! There are some great tunes lined up for you this weekend. Personally, I am looking forward to names like Alesso, Zeds Dead, Lane 8,…
Continue ReadingAugust 27th Weekly Roundup Feature
Can you believe it is August 27th? I sure can’t! Check back in with us next week for the next weekly roundup feature! Adam Ten & Maori – Spring Girl Celebrated Tel Aviv-based producers Adam Ten & Maori release “Spring Girl” via Diplo’s house and techno label, Higher Ground. The track has been a secret…
Continue ReadingIt’s Time For Friendship 2024!
Grab your sunscreen because Destructo, known for nearly 30 years of producing events and helping pioneer sea-bound electronic festivals, unveils his magnum opus: Friendship 2024. At the heart of this unique musical journey is Skrillex, poised to perform a special set during the 24-hour island party at Harvest Caye. It’s going to be legit!!!! The…
Continue ReadingThe Festival Voice Presents: BEONIX
BEONIX Music Festival is an electronic showcase that takes place in Limassol, Cyprus from September 22-24th, 2023 with high production values and an incredible lineup of international and local artists. Some favourite names are headlining the festival, including Black Coffee, Stephan Bodzin (live), Oliver Huntemann, Maceo Plex, Jan Blomqvist, Brina Knauss, Joyhauser, Innellea, Luna Semara…
Continue ReadingWhy Do We Festival?
Do you remember your first festival? The moments leading up? Seeing the line-up, gathering some friends, buying the ticket? Let’s go back in time. Why do we festival? Let me tell you. My first festival was in 2017. I was freshly 21 and craving the feeling of being surrounded by my favorite artists. I saw…
Continue ReadingIt’s Super Unnatural
If you’re in Arizona, get ready, because a premiere house music event is coming to the Sonoran Desert! Scottsdale, Arizona brings the heat this October 27th and 28th. Body Language, the house sub-brand of Relentless Beats, brings you a two night Halloween special taking place at WestWorld. This is one of the Southwest’s Premier entertainment…
Continue ReadingIt’s As Big As Texas!
Country music lovers, rejoice! The independent event producers behind Big As Texas, a new country and Americana music and food festival, are proud to announce that the inaugural outdoor festival will be held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds (9333 Airport Rd, Conroe, TX 77303) near Houston, Texas beginning Friday, May 10 through Sunday, May 12, 2024.…
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