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  • Elements Festival 2024 recovers from its shutdown of Day 1

    Elements Festival 2024 recovers from its shutdown of Day 1

    Elements Music & Arts Festival 2024 recovers from its shutdown of Day 1

    Remnants of Hurricane Debby forced a shutdown of Elements Music & Arts Festival on Friday, August 9, as Long Pond, Pennsylvania experienced tornado warnings and torrential downpour that accumulated over three and a half inches of rain between Thursday, August 8 into Friday, August 9th.

    Headline image photo credit: Andrew Rauner (@ajrphotos)

    The storm, largely out of the festival’s control, flooded the campsites and shut down the box office for anyone planning to attend the first day of the event. Quickly responding, Elements Music & Arts Festival opened safe enclosed areas for patrons who needed shelter with blankets and water for those who came early to attend the pre-party with Desert Hearts on Thursday.

    Despite the weather conditions, Elements Music Festival managed to recover from the shut-down by still making the experience worthwhile for its festival-goers. The festival opened its box office an hour earlier on Saturday, August 10th and adjusted all of the set times of the artists to perform later on in the day. Justin Martin who was originally scheduled to perform at 3 PM, had his set time adjusted to perform later at 7 PM. 

    By extending the daily course of events, this gave the festival the ability to spread mulch and woodchips around the site to absorb the rainfall to make the festival grounds safer and easier to walk through. It also provided festival-goers the much needed time to pick up their wrist bands and set up their campsites without missing many of the performances on Saturday.  These sets included EXCISION, Slander “Before Dawn” set, Clozee, Fly With Us, Matroda, Barclay Crenshaw, Justin Martin, Dr. Fresch, and LSDREAM.

    Elements Music Festival 2024 - LIneup by day
    Elements Music Festival 2024 – Lineup by day

    After the festival, Elements shared an update on their Instagram page on how they will work next year to minimize wait times and fix box office issues. They are sending out a survey on Friday to all ticket holders asking for feedback on improving the festival for next year’s edition.

    Known for delivering an eclectic range of performers from a range of genres, on Friday, August 9th Elements Music & Arts Festival was expected to see performances by big-name artists like ILLENIUM, Kaskade, Green Velvet B2B Patrick Topping, Liquid Stranger, The Blessed Madonna, and BLOND:ISH. 

    Elements Music & Arts Festival has become one of the longest-standing dance music festivals in the New York City area. It has earned a lauded reputation for creating an immersive experience for its attendees in the heart of the wooded Pennsylvania mountains.

    For additional information on Elements Music & Arts Festival, please visit their official website.


  • 5  REASONS Elements Music Festival 2024 is a MUST

    5  REASONS Elements Music Festival 2024 is a MUST

    With less than two weeks away, Elements Music & Arts Festival 2024 is scheduled to host an eclectic range of over 100 electronic music acts in Long Pond, Pennsylvania from Friday, August 9-Sunday, August 1. 

    Boasting as the only immersive multi-day electronic music festival in the New York City area this summer, Elements Music & Arts Festival 2024 will be featuring a robust lineup of headlining performances by: Chris Lake B2B Cloonee, Clozee, Excision, Illenium, Kaskade (REDUX), Patrick Topping B2B Green Velvet,  Liquid Stranger, LSDREAM, Justin Martin, Slander, and Subtronics. 

    In addition to seeing some of the industry’s most acclaimed dance music artists, Elements Music Festival will also have exclusive surprises that fans will not be able to see any other time. Here are five reasons why this year’s edition will be unlike any other.

    5 REASONS Elements Festival is a MUST

    1 – NEW – ELEMENTS FERRIS WHEEL & Reimagined Plaza

    In an Instagram post, Elements Festival announced that it will be debuting its first-ever Elements ferris wheel, which is sure to be a key highlight attraction at this year’s event.

    Further, the festival will also be debuting a new reimagined festival plaza that will allow a communal gathering space for festival goers with shaded seating, large art installations, craft, and food vendors.

    2 – EXCLUSIVE – Back–to-Backs & Surprise Sets!  

    Patrick Topping B2b Green Velvet

    This year’s festival will feature some of the rarest B2Bs seen on any festival lineup this summer. Friday will host venerable British house producer DJ Patrick Topping alongside veteran house icon Green Velvet in an exclusive back-to-back performance which is an event that festival-goers will not want to miss, but it doesn’t end there.

    Elements will also see back-to-back performances by:

    • Chris Lake B2B Cloonee
    • Sullivan King B2B Kayzo
    • VNSSA  B2B Nala

    3 – EXCLUSIVE DEBUTS:

    AC Slater & Chris Lorenzo present Fly With Us

    In a rare collaborative performance, founder of Night Bass, AC Slater will be teaming up with fellow bass and techno star Chris Lorenzo as they premiere Fly With Us at Elements Festival for the first time.

    Known for their high-energy party-smashing releases, the two have collaborated on a number of productions but it is a rare occurrence for them to be performing alongside each other.

    Elements will also be debuting:

    • Odd Mob & OMNOM present HYPERBEAM

    4 – Pre-Party hosted by Desert Hearts on Thursday, Aug 8th

    Photo by Kathy Rosario/KathySnapped

    If you have not been to a Desert Hearts event, this is your chance to experience what all the hype is about.  Mikey Lion and his Desert Hearts events have gained a cult following in the dance music industry and it’s no surprise why. With warm, positive energy, amazing non-stop house and techno music, and family vibes, this is the only proper way to kick-start Elements Festival weekend.

    5 – EXPANDED STAGES & Immersive Elements

    Elements Music Festival is more than just a concert. The festival goes out of its way to create an immersive experience for its attendees. There are also plenty of hammocks to lounge in when attendees want to take a break and listen to the music. 

    Further, there are a number of paths that lead to other aspects of the festival including its health and wellness lineup with yoga, aromatherapy, dance, comedy, sound baths, and multidisciplinary workshops.

       In comparison to other years, the festival grounds have also expanded!

      “Fans can expect a number of revamped accommodation offerings and more opportunities to participate and become immersed in the experience. We are blooming sonically as well, with expanded stages including an upgraded water stage. Whether it’s exploring unseen new magical forest areas or experiencing spectacular and interactive art, we encourage attendees to choose their own adventure from a smorgasbord of side quests.”

      Brett Herman, Co-Founder of Elements

      Pre-party, single-day, and weekend passes are still currently available at the following link.  

      Elements also offer a variety of options related to accommodations, which range from car camping to on-site glamping, nearby hotels, and preset RVs and tents for those seeking an elevated experience. Shuttle passes are also available for those looking to avoid driving. Shuttles will provide rides from a number of major cities throughout the Northeast. For additional information, please visit Elements Festival’s official website.

      Elements Music & Arts Festival 2024

      • AIMMIA
      • Fly
      • Fly With Us (AC Slater & Chris Lorenzo)
      • G Jones
      • Green Velvet B2B Patrick Topping
      • Hamdi
      • Kasablanca
      • LYNY
      • Max Styler
      • NHII
      • Night Tales
      • ODD MOB & OMNOM: HYPERBEAM
      • Player Dave
      • Sara Landry
      • Space Bacon
      • Splintered Sunlight
      • Subtronics (Performing Two Sets)
      • The Blessed Madonna
      • The Disco Biscuits
      • The Illustrious Blacks

      Phase One Lineup

      • 5am Trio
      • Ahadadream
      • Austeria
      • Azzecca
      • Barclay Crenshaw
      • Blanke: ÆON MODE
      • BLOND:ISH
      • Bob Moses (Club Set)
      • Boogie T
      • Boogie T.Rio
      • Canabliss
      • Chris Lake b2b Cloonee
      • CloZee
      • Cool Customer
      • Desert Hearts
      • Dimension
      • Disco Lines (Sunset Set)
      • Dr. Fresch
      • Eli Fola (Hybrid Set)
      • Excision
      • Golden Pony
      • Illenium
      • INZO
      • It’s murph
      • Justin Martin
      • Kaskade (Redux Sunset Set)
      • Lee Reynolds
      • Lespecial
      • Lightcode
      • Liquid Stranger
      • LSDREAM
      • Marbs
      • Marvel Years
      • Matroda (Sunset Set)
      • Mikey Lion
      • Of The Trees
      • Porky
      • Rome in Silver
      • Saka
      • Slander
      • Slander Presents: Before Dawn
      • Space Wizard
      • Sub Focus
      • Sullivan King b2b Kayzo
      • SunSquabi
      • Tape B
      • The Floozies
      • Township Rebellion
      • TroyBoi
      • TVBOO
      • VNSSA b2b Nala
      • Walker & Royce
      • Wreckno
      • Zingara

      Regional Acts

      • BB808
      • Bendito
      • Berger & Beezy
      • Cuppa T
      • DCal
      • Eddie Propane
      • isded B2B Nnämba
      • Krook
      • Lhor
      • Oba & Flip
      • Raudra
      • Sky So Young
    1. SLANDER announce inaugural Starbase Music Festival lineup

      SLANDER announce inaugural Starbase Music Festival lineup

      After recently announcing the festival’s debut last month, Bass music duo SLANDER reveals the lineup for Starbase Music Festival, which is scheduled to take place Friday, October 8 – Saturday, October 9, 2021, at The Woodlands Nature Reserve in Charleston, South Carolina.

      Starbase Music Festival 2021 Lineup
      Starbase Music Festival 2021 Lineup

      Welcoming 37 of electronic music’s most coveted acts, Starbase Music Festival will feature the likes of Alison Wonderland, Big Gigantic, NGHTMRE, San Holo, Subtronics, Svdden Death, Wooli, and of course its festival founders, SLANDER.  The festival will also be featuring a special back-to-back set with SLANDER and Said The Sky.

      “Starbase was an idea we had a few years back of creating a place where all our artist friends could come together, hang out, and play music for like-minded people. A place where everyone is accepted and loved. A place where you can open your heart, let go of all problems, and rage harder than you ever have before. A place where emotion meets power. We are so grateful this idea is now a reality, and we can’t wait to feel the love that will be generated at Starbase. This is our biggest endeavor yet and our end goal with Starbase is to bring more light into this world. We love you all so much. Superhumans, welcome home!” 

      SLANDER

      Tickets to Starbase Music Festival 2021 will be available on Thursday, July 8 at the following link.

    2. SLANDER announce Starbase Music Festival in South Carolina

      SLANDER announce Starbase Music Festival in South Carolina

      Bass music duo SLANDER announces the debut of Starbase Music Festival this October 8-9, 2021 in Charleston, South Carolina.

      Slander - Starbase Music Festival 2021
      Slander – Starbase Music Festival 2021

      Taking place deep within Charleston’s gorgeous Woodlands Nature Reserve, Starbase Music Festival is expected to feature some of the most desirable bass music acts the industry has to offer.  With SLANDER expected to perform multiple times throughout the weekend, Gud Vibrations affiliate WAVEDASH will also appear across the event programming.

      “Starbase was an idea we had a few years back of creating a place where all our artist friends could come together, hang out, and play music for like-minded people. A place where everyone is accepted and loved. A place where you can open your heart, let go of all problems, and rage harder than you ever have before. A place where emotion meets power. We are so grateful this idea is now a reality, and we can’t wait to feel the love that will be generated at Starbase. This is our biggest endeavor yet and our end goal with Starbase is to bring more light into this world. We love you all so much. Superhumans, welcome home!”

      SLANDER

      Tickets for Starbase Music Festival 2021 will be available starting on Thursday, June 17 at the following link.

    3. NGHTMRE and Slander premiere new track ‘Fall Into Me’

      NGHTMRE and Slander premiere new track ‘Fall Into Me’

      NGHTMRE and Slander recently premiered a new track, “Fall Into Me,” which was teased in promotion for their digital music event, Virtual Vibes held on Oct. 17.  

      Featuring their Gud Vibrations showcase from Burning Man’s Medusa installation, Virtual Vibes also featured performances by Wavedash, SVDDEN DEATH, and Kraysh.  

      At Virtual Vibes, Slander went back-to-back with Wavedash in an unrelenting 90-minute set that featured a number of unreleased tracks including “Hurts Sometimes” with Fairlane and Jonathan Mendelsohn. 

      Then, NIGHTMRE disclosed the new collaborative project with SLANDER and Dylan Matthew on their release “Fall Into Me.”

      “Fall Into Me” is not the first collaborative track for NGHTMRE and SLANDER.  They have also remixed GTA’s “Red Lips,” released “You” with Wavz, and have also released tracks “Power” and “Warning.”

      Both NGHTMRE and Slander have now uploaded both of their lengthy sets, which can be seen below or on their respective YouTube channels.

      Slander at Virtual Vibes 2020:

      NGHTMRE at Virtual Vibes 2020:

      Derek Andersen and Scott Land make up the Los Angeles-based DJ/production duo known as SLANDER.  They are best known for their inventive sound of the sub-genre “heaven trap.” Their remix of the Showtek track, “We Like To Party” gained them international acclaim as it accumulated more than 12 million plays on YouTube.  They have a number of releases on Mad Decent, Monstercat, and Gud Vibrations. For additional information, please visit their official website here.

      Tyler Marenyi, most commonly known by his artist name, NGHTMRE is a Los Angeles-based electronic dance music DJ and producer.  He has created a number of trap and house remixes for a number of venerable artists including Tiesto, Rae Sremmurd, and Skrillex.  The artist gained worldwide attention when Skrillex performed one of his tracks during his set at Ultra Music Festival.  He has releases on a number of labels including Mad Decent, OWSLA, and Monstercat. For additional information, please follow the artist on Facebook.