NEW CROSS-GENRE CAMPING FESTIVAL CASCADE EQUINOX UNVEILS SINGLE-DAY LINEUPS AND EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMMING

Headliners for the inaugural event include Pretty Lights, Big Wild, Goose, Phantogram, Trevor Hall & The Great In Between, and more

Attendees can enjoy an expansive vendor marketplace, diverse food options, healing grounds, interactive art installations, off-site excursions, kids activities, and more

Friday, September 22 - Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, OR

Cascade Equinox Festival has unveiled the single-day lineups and experiential programming for its first-ever edition. The new cross-genre camping festival is being put on by seasoned event organizers Gem & Jam and 4 Peaks Presents, and is set to take place at Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, OR from Friday, September 22 - Sunday, September 24, 2023.

Deschutes County Fairgrounds is the Pacific Northwest’s premier event facility and venue. With sweeping panoramic views of snow capped mountain peaks, trees, and creek running through its 340 acre space, Cascade Equinox promises a vast, naturalistic music festival unlike any other.

With its diverse medley of jam, electronic, funk, soul and bluegrass acts, the Cascade Equinox lineup is an eclectic, dynamic roster reflecting the people and scenery that embody the festival’s Central Oregon location.

Cascade Equinox’s debut lineup boasts more than 50 acts that span the genre spectrum, including headliners such as Pretty Lights, Goose, Big Wild, Phantogram, Trevor Hall & The Great In Between, Of The Trees, Emancipator, and Fruition.

The festival’s support acts include Dirtwire, Opiuo, LP Giobbi (performing a Dead House set), Gone Gone Beyond, Manic Focus, The Main Squeeze, Polyrhythmics, Maddy O’Neal, Moontricks. Tripp St., Frameworks, and more.

In addition to its stacked lineup, Cascade Equinox will offer a wide variety of experiential programming and activations throughout the festival grounds.

The Grove

At The Grove, attendees will be able to revel in an enchanting escape full of vendors showcasing art, design, and other surprises. It will also include an assortment of stations serving up local wines, craft beers, and elevated snacks.

Inside The Grove, there will be a variety of areas such as The Chic Boutique, a unique shopping experience that matches the whimsical atmosphere of Cascade Equinox and features boutique vendors from Central Oregon, including vintage shops, leatherists, jewelers, and more.

The Chic Boutique

In the heart of The Grove, attendees will find The Brew Haven, a beer garden boasting an array of beers from local Bend breweries with over 15 beers on tap, including refreshing pale ales, pilsners, hoppy IPAs, smooth stouts, and rich porters. There will also be The Sip & Savor Cocktail Lounge presented by KraftBar Lounge - a high-end, uniquely renovated 1965 Airstream mobile bar, featuring skilled mixologists and flavorful craft cocktails.

Sip & Savor Cocktail Lounge

At The Grove’s Vineyard Oasis, attendees will be able to enjoy a diverse selection of Oregon’s finest wines and have knowledgeable staff curate wine tastings, while On The Rocks (presented by On The Rocks Airstream) will feature non-alcoholic beverages such as craft kombucha and elixirs.

On The Rocks

The Grove’s Elevate Lounge will offer curated seating and Tulum-inspired decor to create an intimate, laid-back vibe, perfect for unwinding and escaping the festival excitement.

Meanwhile, The Grove’s Retro Rewind: Photo Booth (presented by BreanaSellsBend Real Estate) will allow attendees to snap elegant photos in macrame swings amidst blooming flowers and lush plants; and Wild & Free Charcuterie (an Oregon-based, woman owned lavish catering brand) will offer custom charcuterie boards and stunning grazing tables.

Wild & Free Charcuterie

And finally, the Roma Rosa Bar Cart, an old-world meets modern design Ape Bar Cart., will make festival-goers feel like they’re in a European vacation with its infusion of modern design trends with the charm of an old Tuscan villa; while the KokoDose Lounge will sell functional mushroom chocolate bars and adaptogenic supplements.

Culinary Commons

The Culinary Commons will allow attendees to Indulge in a mouthwatering journey through diverse global flavors, all in the enchanting ambiance of a shaded, grassy courtyard. There will be an array of delectable dishes, including local and traveling vendors serving mediterranean street food, dumplings, plant-based foods, pizza, southern style chicken wings, and much more. 

Excursions

Cascade Equinox will also offer special packages for various off-site excursions, which will include transportation to and from the festival ground in addition to gear. 

Excursions include rock climbing guides at Smith Rock National Park, Smith Rock horseback trail riding, kayaking or paddle boarding on The Deschutes River, and mountain biking through the Cascades.

Other experiences attendees will be able to find at Cascade Equinox include areas such as The Cosmic Drip, which is where festival-goers will be able to interact with a variety of interactive art installations. There will also be the Cascade Healing Garden, which will offer sessions by trained professionals in modalities such as Reiki, Akashic recording, Acupuncture, Thai Massage, Sound Healing, SOMA, and the more traditional Swedish, deep-tissue massage therapy. 

For festival-goers coming with their families, there will also be options for kids such as The Orbit kids’ zone, as well the the opportunity to purchase Kids Day Camps packages put on by the local Wildheart Nature School.

The festival will offer many various camping options, including glamping in the Alpenglow Campground  - the centrally-located, boutique campground offering amenities such as a shaded community lounge space with a fire pit, daily hosted happy hour, daily yoga and meditation sessions, private bathrooms, phone charging stations in the lounge, private bar, and private parking for Alpenglow guests.

Cascade Equinox Festival will also offer Expo Center RV Park for RV hookups, as well 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 Cascade Equinox Festival tickets have the opportunity to purchase The Inner Circle Upgrade ($249 per person), which will give VIP access to a variety of on-site amenities.

Tier 2 are now sold out. Single-day tickets on-sale now.

Payments plans are currently available for 3-Day GA passes.

DAMIAN LAZARUS ANNOUNCES COMPLETE LINEUP FOR DAY ZERO TULUM

RETURNING TO THE MYSTICAL JUNGLES OF TULUM JANUARY 12TH, 2024

 

FEATURING ACID PAULI, AIRRICA, BARTOLOMEO, BINH, BLACK COFFEE, CABIZBAJO, CHLOE CAILLET, DAMIAN LAZARUS, DAN GHENACIA, DENNIS CRUZ, DJ TENNIS, JOESKI, KALEXIS NOCHEYDIA, LOS ECLIPSES (LIVE), MANDRAKE, METRIKA (LIVE), MIMI X FY, MYSTERY AFFAIR, NICHOLAS LUTZ, OCEANVS ORIENTALIS (LIVE), PATRICK MASON, SETH TROXLER, SHIRO SCHWARZ (LIVE), SIDARTHA SILICEO (LIVE), SKREAM, SOOSCAVEMAN, TIBI DABO, WHOMADEWHO (HYBRID DJ SET)

 

BLACK COFFEE TO PERFORM AT DAY ZERO AS A 2024 TULUM EXCLUSIVE 

BACK TO BACK WITH DAMIAN LAZARUS AT SUNRISE

Each year, Damian Lazarus and the multi-faceted team behind Day Zero Tulum set out to produce the wildest party in the world. Positioned amongst the ritualistic history of the Mayan people and a future-forward understanding of modern hedonism, the festival sits at the apex of what a rave can be. Today Damian Lazarus has announced the full lineup for Day Zero, returning to the transcendental jungles of Tulum on January 12th.

Making his exclusive Tulum 2024 appearance, South African icon Black Coffee will join Lazarus for a legendary b2b set playing straight through the sunrise to close out the festival. The performance follows both artists’ full season residency at Hï Ibiza this summer, which remains one of the island’s most celebrated nights. 

Day Zero’s traditional opening ceremony will see Sidartha Siliceo purify the air for revolutionary performances to follow from the most eclectic and exciting lineup yet. Billing features Life and Death founder DJ Tennis, Detroit champion Seth Troxler, avante garde staple Acid Pauli, UK selector Skream, and underground staple Dennis Cruz. 

The lineup continues with Berlin’s Patrick Mason, French underground kingpin Dan Ghenacia, Crosstown veteran Bartolomeo, deep digger BINH, NYC house icon Joeski, Uruguay's Nicholas Lutz, and a hybrid DJ set from electronic trio WhoMadeWho. 

As the first international festival in Mexico to create a stage purely for Mexican artists, Day Zero will once again host an array of forward-thinking Mexican talent on the El Teatro stage.  The El Teatro lineup includes Day Zero alumni and stage curator Métrika, queer underground champion Mystery Affair, M.N. Roy founder Mandrake, Monterrey’s Kalexis Nocheydia, Sooscaveman, Cabizbajo, and audiovisual performance duo Shiro Schwarz. 

Continuing to showcase emerging artists from the Crosstown universe and beyond, Lazarus has also invited the illusive Oceanvs Orientalis, Parisian icon Chloé Caillet, Crosstown kin Tibi Dabo, Franco-Mexican duo Los Eclipses, eclectic duo Mimi x Fy, and rising star Airrica.

In Lazarus’ own words, “for this 11th edition of Day Zero Tulum I wanted to shake things up a little and invite the best collection of old friends and new. Across the three stages in the jungle this time around we will present the ultimate music, performance and arts experience. Plus playing exclusively in the region for us will be Black Coffee, who will join me for the legendary back to back session to close the morning. I simply cannot wait to open the doors and blow people's minds on January 12”

Traversing physical and spiritual realms, Day Zero invites partygoers on a marathon journey through the avant garde. Ancient Mayan rituals and performances by local guides and mind-bending production technology are melded into the dense jungle backdrop, offering an intertwining of the modern and mythic. 

A pure demonstration of the curational prowess of founder Damian Lazarus, Day Zero is soundtracked from sunset to sunrise by revolutionary live acts and selectors, featuring regional debuts and Tulum exclusive performances from artists on the outer edges of the dancefloor. 

Echoing the Mayan reverence for the earth and its resources, Day Zero embodies a profound respect for the natural world and in turn remains dedicated to environmental protection through its Crosstown Consciousness initiative. Day Zero’s partnership with Mexican company Petgas converts all waste from production into fuel to power the event, while the event’s recycling programming sets a new standard for how events in the region should operate. 

Day Zero 2024 follows Crosstown Rebels historic 20th anniversary celebrations, which included a CR20 World Tour, 8-track compilation, and 240 page coffee table book. Shaping the electronic music landscape for over two decades, Crosstown Rebels has remained one of clubland’s most influential tastemaking entities through the consistent discovery of emerging sounds and debut of global superstars like Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler, Maceo Plex, and Art Department. Crosstown Rebels events are woven into the fabric of underground party culture, with the globally touring Get Lost, the ahead of its time Rebel Rave series, and of course Day Zero.

A profound exploration of musical connection, the natural world, and cultural appreciation create the magic that has steadily made Day Zero a premiere wonder of the global party calendar. Once again, Lazarus calls on those looking to chart a new path forward this new year to make their collective mark amongst this extraordinary celebration of artistic expression.

General Release tickets on sale August 29th.

Register for presale here. 

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INSOMNIA DANCE FESTIVAL ZÜRICH HOSTS SPECTACULAR INAUGURAL EVENT AT STREET PARADE 2023

Performances by Armin van Buuren, EDX, Indira Paganotto, Meduza, Vini Vici, Wildstylez, 999999999 and more

Photo credit: Nico Favero

Following one of the world’s most iconic annual dance music events, Street Parade 2023, the echoes of electrifying beats and exhilarating rhythms reverberated through Switzerland’s largest indoor venue, Hallenstadion. Approximately 10,000 international ravers gathered under one roof to celebrate the first edition of Insomnia Dance Festival on Saturday, 12 August 2023.
 
Reimagining the renowned Energy Raves that took place at the venue in the 90s and 2000s, the Hallenstadion was transformed into a dance music haven once again, featuring a colossal 300m2 LED wall that served as a stunning backdrop for the performances. Reaching new levels, Insomnia showcased exhilarating pyro and laser displays, boasting the best in visual effects technology. From the moment the doors opened, the energy in the arena reached unparalleled heights, capturing the euphoric and hedonistic essence of the historic Street Parade celebrations.
 
The musical journey embarked upon during Insomnia Dance Festival was nothing short of extraordinary. The diverse range of genres represented a harmonious blend of musical flavours, catering to a wide spectrum of tastes. From the infectious house-oriented beats by EDX and Meduza, to the entrancing selections of five-time world #1 DJ Armin van Buuren. Mindblowing psytrance sounds by Vini Vici and the unique fusion of goa and hard tech brought by Indira Paganotto. Closing with stadium-filling hard techno by I Hate Models and 999999999, the festival curated an unparalleled auditory experience.
 
Drawing in ravers from near and far, Insomnia brought together people from all over the globe through their shared love of dance music. Transcending geographical boundaries, the festival was broadcast live on television across Switzerland and Italy, powered by Vinivia. Additionally, the show was streamed live on numerous online platforms, with viewers from the USA, Australia, and South America joining the global celebration.
 
Building on the resounding success of this year's festival, the organizers are thrilled to announce that Insomnia Dance Festival will return in 2024, once again coinciding with the Street Parade. Anticipation is already mounting as plans for the next edition are underway, promising an even more exhilarating and unforgettable experience for all attendees.
 
For more information and updates about Insomnia Dance Festival, please visit: www.insomnia-dancefestival.com