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Team EZ is a performing arts collective filled with a talented team professional dancers, eclectic costuming, circus arts, models, stilt-ers, airbrush artistry, choreographers, and more. With their unique talents and fantastical energy, they are the entertainment crew responsible for turning Imagine from a music festival into an underwater fairytale. I had the honor of chatting with the creative mastermind herself, Colleen Naughton, to discover just how she turns human beings into mythical creatures, and all of the magic we can look forward to at Imagine this year. 

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I’ll be my first year attending Escape for the first time this year and I couldn’t be more excited! I’m literally counting down the days and am here to tell you why you won’t wanna miss celebrating this year with thousands of other spooky headliners! Continue Reading

This year at Electric Zoo was another wild adventure! Electric Zoo took place on Randall’s Island Park right in the bustling city of New York City and took place over Labor Day weekend. This was the third year that I’ve gone and it keeps getting better and better every year. Read about some of my favorite moments! Continue Reading

IT IS ALMOST HERE! Time to return to Glen Helen Regional Park one last time for Nocturnal Wonderland! Who’s excited for mind-boggling art and lights that show the true colors of being nocturnal? ME! I can’t believe I get to say it’ll be my first and last Nocturnal at Glen Helen. Insomniac had to change the venue but they are going to make this the best last one. From 3pm to Midnight there will be plenty of things to explore and experience yet the music is the most important. Continue Reading

One trend that has been taking over many ravers’ fits is the captain hat. There are many of these hats available on iHeartRaves that are super cute on their own, but what better way to take a hat and put your own, creative design on it? Decorating a hat is easy; all you need are cool decorations and a hot glue gun! Check out my step-by-step tutorial to learn more.  Continue Reading

Bass Canyon 2019 was one for the books. The 2nd annual Excision hosted event made me so excited for the future. This festival will continue growing as the bass scene continues to thrive in the PNW. This year was exponentially better than last year, you could see the growth in the production, lineup and overall vibe of the festival.   Continue Reading

My first year at Life is Beautiful was in 2015 and I can say with 100% certainty that this well-rounded and rad festival is by far the best I have ever been to! This year, Life is Beautiful is set to take place September 20 - 23 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Trust me, this is one festival that you don't want to miss. Find out why.

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Spooky season is creeping around the corner, so it’s time to decide where to spend your hallow-eekend! I've gathered my top 10 Halloween events, located from coast to coast. These fests not only feature insane lineups, but ethereal performers, elaborate stages, and of course, amazing costumes from ravers just like you. Take a look at these fests and be sure to trick or treat yo’self to one of them Continue Reading

Whether you’re a camping connoisseur or a Nocturnal Wonderland newbie, you’re not going to want to forget any camping essentials when packing for this awesome festival. This packing checklist and camping tips will ensure you have everything you need to make the most during your adventure in Wonderland. Continue Reading

Festival season doesn’t end when summer does, it keeps going and giving. Not sure what to do yet to finish off the year strong? No worries! Lights All Night came through with such a seriously incredible lineup, it’s impossible to pass up. Not only that, but it’s their 10th year, so there’s even more to celebrate! Get ready to party. Continue Reading

As someone who has gone to Moonrise consistently since 2016, I’ve seen a lot of unfortunate weather related frustrations that couldn’t quite give Moonrise that one smooth sailing weekend. But, finally, the weather was simply perfect for Moonrise 2019! Check out my favorite sets from the weekend. Continue Reading

I was two years old in 1995 when Nocturnal Wonderland was created by Insomniac and finally 24 years later I will be attending! I have been dying to go as long as I’ve been raving. Sadly, it will be held for the last time at the Glen Helen Regional Park but I’m honored to attend. Here's everything you need to know to have a magical weekend: Continue Reading