As Zeds Dead prepare for their historic 11th annual Deadrocks takeover at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on July 2 and 3, the Canadian electronic music icons are also bringing back one of the summer’s most beloved celebrations: the 5th Annual Backyard Jamboree, returning to Denver’s Civic Center Park on July 4.

Now in its fifth year, the Backyard Jamboree has grown from a fan appreciation BBQ into a 10,000-person, community-focused music festival. Blending all-day performances, local vendors, and classic lawn games, it’s become a defining feature of Deadbeats’ Colorado calendar — welcoming fans of all ages to celebrate with food, fun, and unmatched vibes in the heart of the city.

The 2025 performance lineup features a powerhouse roster of fan-favorites and rising talent, including Ravenscoon, Cool Customer, Villager, Nikita, The Wicked, Skellytn, Don Jamal, Noises, Soki, Keenan Mathias, and Papajay.

This year’s Jamboree follows the release of Zeds Dead’s first album in nearly a decade, Return to the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness —a psychedelic concept record currently fueling a nationwide headline tour and 55-minute visual companion film. With the new album as a backdrop and Deadrocks XI already sold out before lineup reveal, the July 4th Jamboree stands as the final chapter in a three-day takeover of Colorado.

Event Highlights:

    Live music all day (lineup TBA, curated by Zeds Dead and Deadbeats)

    First artists announced: Ravenscoon and Cool Customer

    Deadbeats’ legendary hot dog eating contest — one of the largest west of the Mississippi

    Backyard activities: dunk tanks, 3-legged races, donut-on-a-string, inflatable games, and more

    Vendor village featuring food trucks, crafts, and local creators

    Family-friendly environment with games and installations

    Interactive brand activations and community engagement zones

Ravenscoon joins the celebration following a sold-out Mission Ballroom show and 25-date Glass Orchid headline tour. Fusing punk, metal, and hip-hop with psychedelic bass music, Ravenscoon has become a standout voice in the experimental bass scene. Also announced is rising Deadbeats artist Cool Customer, whose glitch-hop-meets-bass stylings have made him one of the most talked-about new producers in the genre, with co-signs from Zeds Dead, Subtronics, and Tape B.

The event is designed as a daylong retreat for superfans and newcomers alike, reflecting the duo’s jam-band–inspired approach to live touring: building immersive weekends, rallying loyal audiences, and elevating community-led energy. Last year’s festivities featured performances across two stages, prize-winning competitions, and pop-up experiences from longtime Deadbeats partners.

From underground pioneers to arena-scale curators, Zeds Dead’s evolution continues to center on fan connection and creative risk-taking. This year’s Deadrocks will introduce a brand-new set built around their latest album and its accompanying visuals, while the Jamboree closes out the weekend with lighthearted fun and high-impact sound.

The Backyard Jamboree caps a monumental stretch for Zeds Dead, following the release of their first album in over eight years, Return To The Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness. A 14-track sonic odyssey rooted in sampling, nostalgia, and freeform creativity, the project has been praised as the duo’s most immersive work to date — pairing glitchy, time-warped beats with a psychedelic visual companion film. Inspired by the idea of a TV flickering through decades of music and memory, the album marks a homecoming to the unfiltered experimentation that defines Zeds Dead, and sets the tone for their 2025 Deadrocks XI performances and national headline tour.

Tickets for the Backyard Jamboree are on sale now, and demand is expected to surpass previous years. Fans are encouraged to secure theirs early. More information and tickets are available at: deadbeats.lnk.to/Jamboree2025