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Taking place November 22nd and 23rd in San Bernadino, CA, Dreamstae is the place to be for all trance lovers! This event is an excuse to bring out all of the sequin, all of the faux fur, rock all of the trends at once, and prance around like the festival goddess you are. Check out this style guide for Dreamstate outfit inspiration! 

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This year, my friends and I decided to venture down from Washington and try out Escape: Psycho Circus for the first time. This was my first Insomniac Events massive in SoCal, so it was a lot of fun being able to try a new massive for Halloween. I have been to other Halloween massives and shows but I definitely feel like Escape blew those out of the water, especially since this was the largest Halloween massive I have been to. Here are five things that made Escape an amazing experience this year.  Continue Reading

For me the hardest part of dressing up or wearing some of the more revealing outfits that seem to go hand and hand with raves isn’t what other people say. The hardest part is silencing the little voice that seems to think it knows what everyone is thinking. Continue Reading

As a first time attendee of USC Event’s Halloween festival, Freaknight, I was going into this with high expectations. Freaknight has forever claimed the title for most hype Halloween party in the Pacific Northwest and I gotta say - it definitely lived up to its reputation. This rave was seriously a beast of an event, and I wouldn’t have wanted to celebrate the spooky season anywhere else! Continue Reading

Attention Earthlings! The electronic extraterrestrials have returned and abducted your favorite artists to create one insane lineup for this year’s Countdown. If you have already been stumped over which festival you’re going to be at as you dance your way into 2020, I’m sorry (not sorry) to say the decision just got a lot harder.  Continue Reading

When the girl of your dreams dances her way into your life and tells you she’s a raver, you may be wondering what's the best way to experience this new world with your new queen. Don’t worry, we got your back. We asked a few rave babes for their most magical tips for anyone dating a raver. See what their answers are in this article.

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EDC Orlando is coming up very soon and this year will be bigger and better than ever! This year will be the first year where there will be three full days of music! That means a lot more artists that you’ll be able to see. The venue is also expanding compared to the previous years so there’ll be lots more room to dance, headbang, and shuffle! Making it to day three is definitely like running a marathon; here are some tips for any first-timers to keep in mind before heading Under the Electric Sky! Continue Reading

The 5th edition of the Trance-focused, SoCal event returns to NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA on November 22nd and 23rd. If you haven’t secured your ticket yet, you’re still getting over the Halloween festival hype, or you can’t wait to be back at NOS with the trance family, here are three reasons why you should start getting your excitement levels up for Dreamstate.  Continue Reading

After taking a brief hiatus last year, Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival announced that it would be returning in March 2020, this time put on by Insomniac Events along with Soundslinger. In addition to last weeks AMAZING lineup release, learn why Okeechobee is back and going to be better than ever. 

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It’s the spooky season, and you know what that means..time for Freaknight. Freaknight is Seattle’s annual Halloween-festival tradition, and this year is going to be nothing short of incredible. USC Events does a fantastic job of creating an immersive and frightening experience with a diverse lineup that anybody can enjoy. Here are the top 5 sets you shouldn’t miss this year at Freaknight. Continue Reading

I usually don’t consider myself a headbanger, but Lost Lands was one of the best festival experiences I’ve ever had! Not only was the music and production phenomenal (the main stage, Preheistoric Paradox is the biggest stage I’ve ever seen!), but the dinosaurs and the vibes from other attendees really made the whole experience unforgettable. Read about my awesome experience at Lost Lands! Continue Reading

Staying green at raves doesn’t have to be a daunting task. You may feel overwhelmed or confused on where to start, but don’t fret—there are easy ways to begin your habit of respecting the space you’re raving in. Here are four simple ways you can stay eco-friendly at festivals. Continue Reading