Ghost Gnotes (pronounced Ghost neeyotes), the nom-de-plume of Denver, CO musician Luke Mossman (Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats) releases “Takes Some Time,” the first single from his debut self-titled album, out May 29th, 2020. Premiering with American Songwriter earlier this week, they describe the emotive single, “[‘Takes Some Time’] sways in delicate instrumentation and echoes, mirroring all its emotional waves.”
 
“Takes Some Time” is available now via all digital service providers, here. 
 
A song of transition, Mossman wrote “Takes Some Time” to process the complications in his relationship after his girlfriend unexpectedly decided to move out after years of living together. Mossman explains, “We were still planning to stay together, but obviously there was something in the air. And this song was an attempt to negotiate these feelings into something I could process. Trying to prepare myself for a reckoning and wondering if this was a path to growth, or something just the opposite.” “Takes Some Time” serves as the catalyst of the album’s themes - of Mossman’s introspection and a sort of therapy to help understand the pain and underlying beauty to be found in loneliness.
 
Mossman, who has spent much of the past 5 years touring the world as the lead guitarist with Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, devoted his quiet, fleeting moments off the road to writing and recording deeply personal music of his own. These songs, which at first felt too personal to share, came together to create the serene, often haunting, collection of songs featured on Ghost Gnotes debut album.

The self-titled album was produced by Brian Joseph (Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens, Local Natives) – a longtime friend of Mossman. Joseph got wind of Mossman’s writing, and invited him to come to Eau Claire, WI so they could work on the record together. Joseph describes, “Luke is as strange as he is gifted. Often lost in thought, there is a quiet charm in knowing him and in seeing him drag a song into light.”  He continues, “This album is a slowly drifting boat, headed down the river in a still dark. It is a moment where your breath hangs long in the cold air before sinking to the top of the water, and just out of reach is the bloated moon all orange and golden. Luke exists fully inside this music, and it's discovery.”
 
Set for release on May 29th, 2020, Ghost Gnotes album is available to pre-save now. Additionally, the album is now available to pre-order on 180-gram black vinyl, here.

Ghost Gnotes Tracklisting:

1. Heirloom
2. Figured Out
3. Move
4. Exit Here
5. Unique
6. Takes Some Time
7. Careful
8. Again, Again
9. Alone is an Earful

On Saturday, May 30, 2020, at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM MT, The Colorado Music Relief Fund (CMRF) will launch with a virtual event, ‘Banding Together: A Concert for the Colorado Music Relief Fund,’ presented by Breckenridge Brewery. Today, Grace Potter, Jack Johnson, Marcus Mumford, and Nick & Helen Forster join the incredible lineup of artists confirmed to perform, including previously announced appearances from The Avett Brothers, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews, The Lumineers, Michael Franti, Nathaniel Rateliff, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Sam Bush, and The String Cheese Incident. Additionally, the event will feature an exclusive Conversation with Bob Weir & John Hickenlooper and an intercontinental Conversation with Nathaniel Rateliff and Marcus Mumford.
 
People across the world can tune into the three-hour event to watch performances and storytelling by musicians, crew members, industry members, and Colorado personalities. The full three-hours will be live-streamed and aired on 97.3 KBCO,  CBSN Denver and on Youtube. Additionally, the first hour, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, will be broadcast on CBS Denver. Bret Saunders, Morning Show host for 97.3 KBCO and Jim Benemann, CBS4 anchorman, will host the event. More information and details on how to watch can be found on the CMRF website [comusicrelief.org].
 
The necessary health and safety measures put in place to protect against the spread of COVID-19 means the suspension of operations at the center of the music scene — pausing tours and live performances. For an industry that relies on events and public gatherings, the impact has been devastating. The resulting economic distress will continue to place strain on all those in the industry who face uncertainty in regards to reopening, employment, and financial security. The Colorado Music Relief Fund was created in partnership with the State of Colorado and Colorado Creative Industries to generate much-needed relief funds to help all those in the Colorado music industry affected by COVID-19.
 
CMRF is a collaborative effort across sectors, with steering committee members from 7S Management, Anchor Point Foundation, The Bee Vradenburg Foundation, The Bohemian Foundation, Colorado Creative Industries - Division of OEDIT, Colorado Music Hall of Fame, Colorado State University, Energize Colorado, KBCO, KSUT, The Marigold Project,  RedLine, and more.
 
“Coloradans have a history of coming together during times of crisis, and now more than ever, we are looking toward music and art to find comfort during this difficult time,” said Governor Jared Polis,  “Colorado’s music industry and rich pool of talent is an important part of our culture, economy, and the Colorado way of life. I can’t wait for the day when we can all return to one of Colorado’s excellent music venues to see our favorite bands play live again. But until then, I’m excited that the state can partner with the Colorado Music Relief Fund in this effort.”
 
The partnership with the State of Colorado, Colorado Creative Industries, and Energize Colorado demonstrates the central role live music plays in Colorado’s culture, character, and economy. Generating over $1.5 billion of annual revenue and employing over 16,000 Coloradans — it is a force in the economy of experiences — attracting tourists, new residents, and business leaders to Colorado for its ‘good times’ culture. Our musicians, their crews, and our venues are iconic and beloved across the world.
 
Breckenridge Brewery, the event's sponsor, has a deep connection to the Colorado music scene, frequently hosting concerts at its brewery in Littleton over the past few years. In addition to sponsoring the virtual experience, Breckenridge Brewery has pledged to match up to $50,000 in Colorado Music Relief Fund donations to help support those who’ve been impacted by COVID-19 in the Colorado music industry.

“After years of working closely with Colorado’s talented music industry workers, we are grateful for this opportunity to give back to them during these challenging times," said Todd Usry, President of Breckenridge Brewery. “We teamed up to help bring this virtual concert to life and wanted to make an additional commitment by matching donations. Those in the Colorado music industry have given us so many memorable experiences by entertaining guests and our team at The Farm House, and we look forward to the day we can all come together again over a beer and live music.”
 
“Our crew is the lifeblood of our touring operation,” said musician, Nathaniel Rateliff, “living and working together over the years, we have become family. I am glad to do whatever I can to support our music community right now, and the CMRF is a lifeline to so many in our state.”
 
The Colorado Music Relief Fund was created to support all of those who help bring music to our lives — host of talented and dedicated individuals, crews, and businesses working on stage and behind the scenes. CMRF will continue to raise funds and provide a steady stream of high-quality events to support the Colorado music community. While it cannot replace the feeling of a live show, this will sustain the audience and bolster our spirits.
 
Musicians and production crews are who we turn to time and time again for support when disaster strikes. Now it is our turn to care of them, donate here to help support Colorado’s music industry. Visit the Colorado Music Fund Charity Auction, here, with bidding opening on May 28th, 2020.
 
Applications for the Colorado Music Relief Fund will open on May 28th, 2020 at http://comusicrelief.org.

BANDING TOGETHER: A CONCERT FOR THE COLORADO MUSIC RELIEF FUND
Presented by Breckenridge Brewery
Saturday, May 30th at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM MT on 97.3 KBCO, CBSN Denver, and YouTube.
Televised Broadcast on CBS Denver from 6:00 to 7:00 PM MT
 
For more information and updates, follow Colorado Music Relief Fund:
Twitter: @comusicrelief
Instagram: @comusicrelief
Facebook: @ColoradoMusicReliefFund
YouTube: ColoradoMusicReliefFund

On Saturday, May 30, 2020, The Colorado Music Relief Fund (CMRF) launched with a virtual event, ‘Banding Together: A Concert for the Colorado Music Relief Fund,’ presented by Breckenridge Brewery. With an all-star lineup of performances from iconic locations across Colorado and beyond, the CMRF is proud to reveal that the ‘Banding Together’ launch concert raised over $625,000 and counting in much-needed relief funds to help all those in the Colorado music industry affected by COVID-19. The Colorado Music Relief Fund Auction is accepting bids through June 5th, here.
 
The concert, which originally aired on 97.3 KBCO,  CBSN Denver and on Youtube, featured an incredible lineup of performances from musicians from across the State performing from iconic Colorado locations unlike seen before. Opening the show with an emotional and poignant performance of “Time Stands,” in an empty Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Nathaniel Rateliff graciously set the tone for the evening, stating, “A lot of this goes to the people you don’t see behind the scenes. And this has been a pretty difficult time for us in our industry but it’s a difficult time for us all around the world. Hopefully, this will lighten some of the burden. To those of who you stuck at home we love you and miss you and we wish you well."
 
Honoring the frontline medical workers battling Covid-19 every day in Colorado, Todd Park Mohr of Big Head Todd & The Monsters performed on top of Denver Health Hospital, surrounded by doctors and nurses. Paul Hoffman from Greensky Bluegrass performed from the legendary Caribou Ranch in stunning Nederland, CO, while The Lumineers closed the first hour of the show with a stirring performance of their hit song “Stubborn Love” inside an empty Empower Field at Mile High Stadium. Additionally, a selection of Colorado’s most beloved national and international artists performed in support of CMRF, expressing their gratitude and love for the State and our passionate music fans, incredible venues, and vibrant music industry. The ‘Banding Together’ launch concert concluded with “The Colorado Encore” featuring outstanding performances from Colorado musicians Inaiah Lujan, Gabrielle Louise, The Reminders, Austin Young Band, and The Still Tide. The entire concert is available to watch, here.  
 

Colorado Music Relief Fund founder and show producer Chris Tetzeli shares, "From all four corners and in between, the music industry of Colorado came together to pull this off. As it is with concerts it was the people behind the scenes, the very people the fund was set up for, that made this show happen. Most notably, Brown Note Productions and No Coast TV were heroic in producing the event and the webcast. Scott Arbough and Walt Dehaven from KBCO and CBS4 were incredible partners. We hope this will be helpful for everyone who makes Colorado’s music scene so magical.”

Scott Arbough of KBCO commented, "KBCO has enjoyed a partnership for many years with nearly all of the musicians who performed, most from the early days of their careers.  It was so rewarding to see them all join together to support the Colorado music community in such a generous way. I am grateful for the encouragement from Governor Jared Polis, Chris Tetzeli and his staff at 7s Management, the dedicated staff at CBS4 and KBCO, and everyone behind the scenes that donated their time to bring Banding Together to life. Most of all thank you to the music fans who stepped up to help those who bring live music to Colorado."
 
The Colorado Music Relief Fund was created to support all of those who help bring music to our lives — host of talented and dedicated individuals, crews, and businesses working on stage and behind the scenes. CMRF will continue to raise funds and provide a steady stream of high-quality events to support the Colorado music community. The Colorado Music Relief Fund Charity Auction is accepting bids through June 5th, 2020, offering incredible items and experiences to support our musicians and production crews, including:

Nathaniel Rateliff house concert & meal cooked by Mark Shusterman

Todd Park Mohr private concert & dinner by Chef Nelson Perkins

Fly Away: Hotels, Flights, & tickets for any Live Nation show in USA for 2 people

The Lumineers: 2 tickets with pre-show experience, vinyl, and CD

Bob Weir signed guitar

2021 Red Rocks experience for 4

20 tickets to Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats front range show

Grace Potter: 2 tickets to 2021 Colorado show

Breckenridge Brewery: 2-night ski trip

Nathaniel Rateliff signed guitar

Big Head Todd & The Monsters: 2 tickets with Meet & Greet at Red Rock 2021

Staton Moore: Skype Drum Lesson

Train: Autographed Ukukele

Sting Cheese Incident: 8 Commemorative Passes

Tickets to 21 shows at the Fillmore

Tickets to the first shows back at: Red Rocks, Pepsi Center, Fillmore

Guitar Lessons with Luke Mossman of The Night Sweats

$200 Gift Card to Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox & 4 VIP tickets

Breckenridge Brewery Snowboard & Google combo

John Denver Custom Rockmount Shirt
 
Musicians and production crews are who we turn to time and time again for support when disaster strikes. Now it is our turn to care of them. Donate here to help support Colorado’s music industry or text COLORADO to 707070. Visit the Colorado Music Fund Charity Auction, here, with bidding closing June 5th, 2020. Applications for the Colorado Music Relief Fund are open now at http://comusicrelief.org/.

On Saturday, July 25th, 2020, from 7:00 – 10:00 PM MT, The Underground Music Showcase (UMS), Denver’s largest music festival, returns with an irreverent virtual music festival, variety show, and retro telethon. In partnership with the Colorado Music Relief Fund, the digital version of the 20th edition of UMS promises to capture the energy and rock ‘n’ roll spirit of the festival while raising relief funds to support Colorado musicians and music industry professionals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Today, UMS welcomes Nathaniel Rateliff to the diverse and eclectic lineup of Denver’s most exciting artists, including the previously announced Down Time, Float Like a Buffalo, Lily Fangz, Los Mocochetes, Neoma, Ramakhandra, The Milk Blossoms, The Still Tide, TheyCallHimAP, Turvy Organ, Wave Decay, Wes Watkins, Whitacre, Wildermiss, and YaSi.
 
Hosted by acclaimed Colorado comedians Christie Buchele and Nathan Lund with music from DealzMakesBeats, UMS 2020 combines live performances broadcast from iconic UMS venue Hi-Dive, exclusive UMS music video premieres shot from Denver’s Broadway venues, a throwback telethon with prize giveaways, and party supplies delivered to viewers -- ensuring that ‘UMSomething’ honors the raucous traditions that UMS fans have cultivated over the festivals’ famed 20 years in Denver. The livestream will be hosted at www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com on Saturday, July 25th from 7:00 - 10:00 PM MT, and fans can order Party Packs of alcohol and merch to be delivered to their door locally in Denver, here.
 
UMS has partnered with The Colorado Music Relief Fund to help raise money for its community affected by COVID-19. With the live music industry indefinitely on hold, this support is essential. The Colorado Music Relief Fund was created to support all of those who help bring music to our lives — host of talented and dedicated individuals, crews, and businesses working on stage and behind the scenes. Applications for the Colorado Music Relief Fund are available here. Donate here to help support Colorado’s music industry.
 
About UMS
In 2001, the Underground Music Showcase was conceived as a humble, one-day, locals-only concert highlighting the diverse music scene in Denver, CO. Over the years, UMS has grown into a booming three-day national music festival, celebrating the arts from Denver and beyond. Every July during UMS weekend, the mile-long strip of South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood of the Mile High City transforms into a bustling open-air and open-minded community of artists, creators, dreamers, musicians, and fans all celebrating together. Continuing for three straight days and nights, UMS’ reputation as a marathon of music and parties is unmatched.
 
Now in its 20th year, UMS has become a highly-anticipated and vital annual event, deeply infused in Denver’s thriving independent music scene. Although UMS 2020 will look and feel different, UMS is committed to supporting its community during these unprecedented times… and so, the show must and will go on! Please visit www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com for more information.

Shulman Smith, the Rocky Mountain troubadour, has unveiled “Mineral King,” the first single from his debut album Way Out West, due out later this year. Available now on all digital service providers, here, Smith has also released the stunning video for “Mineral King” in partnership with the Sequoia Parks Conservancy.  Filmed on land that was badly damaged by the wildfires of 2020, Smith intends to raise awareness for the park and the challenges it faces. Watch/embed the “Mineral King” video here.
 
Smith, who grew up in Denver, CO, spent much of his youth surrounded by the expansive natural landscapes of the Rocky Mountains - driving in and out of the many mountain passes, hiking to hidden mountain lakes, and embracing the viewpoints that sprinkle the front range - while his imagination transported him to the storied past of the Rocky Mountains and its inhabitants, sparking a lifetime of inspiration. As an adult whose life brought him further West from Colorado to California, Smith found parallel inspiration in the mountains along Highway 395 on the East side of the state: driving beside mountains that held such promise for new settlers - holding complex stories of plunder, preservation, and competing human interests. It was the culmination of a lifetime of mountain folklore that brought “Mineral King” into focus.
 
“I first heard of the Mineral King Valley in Sequoia National Park from a friend who had trekked the John Muir Trail and was spellbound by the valley. I was struck by how the place sounded like a person, and it became so easy to see her – her conflicts, her desires,” Smith explains.  “There are many Western stories hidden in the verses of ‘Mineral King,’ but a clear thread is the feeling of helplessness that can arise from confronting the impacts of climate change. I took this feeling as an opportunity to reach beyond myself and to collaborate with others to alleviate that helplessness.”

At the time, catastrophic wildfires were raging across the Western US, including Sequoia National Park, endangering its unique ecosystems. Whereas low intensity fires have been proven to be a healthy requirement for giant sequoia life cycles, these fires were much different. Smith began working with Big Land Films to conceptualize a video in support of the park. Smith reached out to dancer Daisy Jacobson, who he had previously seen in a performance by the Los Angeles Dance Project, and she proved to be very enthusiastic about choreographing and performing in the “Mineral King” video. Filmed on land ravished by the fires, Smith is hopeful the creative collaboration between the music, video, and dance of “Mineral King” will help engage people to move beyond the feeling of helplessness concerning protecting our natural resources. In conjunction with the release of “Mineral King,” Smith has launched a fundraiser to benefit Sequoia Parks Conservancy. Funds will be used for scientific research, fire mitigation, and giant sequoia protection. Please click here to contribute and stay tuned for more information on creative collaborations between Shulman Smith and Sequoia National Park, to be announced soon.
 

Shulman Smith, a child of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, made his way further west to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he studied and pursued a variety of interests including instrument building, photography, painting, engineering - always with one eye kept on songwriting. Eventually making his way from the Bay Area to Los Angeles, and after years spent engineering for other musicians while putting his own musical aspirations on hold, Smith Shulman reconnected with fellow Coloradoan musician Joshua Lopez (Will.i.am, Macy Gray). Lopez would go on to produce and perform on Way Out West with Smith. In the summer of 2020, as the world changed before their eyes, an all-star band came together to record Shulman Smith’s songs, his dreamy view of the American West and her stories. The Way Out West band includes Jay Bellerose (Willy Nelson, Ray LaMontagne, Rosanne Cash) on drums, Rich Hinman (Tanya Tucker, Molly Tuttle, Sara Bareilles) on pedal steel, Adam MacDougall (Circles Around the Sun, The Black Crowes) on piano, Kaveh Rastegar (Bruce Springsteen, Beck, John Legend) on upright bass, and Gabe Witcher (Punch Brothers) on violin. Mixed by Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists, Hiss Golden Messenger), and mastered by Emily Lazar (HAIM, Maggie Rogers, Vampire Weekend), the Rocky Mountain singer pulls us through a kaleidoscopic trip of wooded guitars, shimmering pedal steel, and saloon piano on his mystical debut album. Way Out West is set for release Summer 2021.

Today, Shulman Smith releases the title track from his upcoming debut album, Way Out West. The song is available now on all digital service providers now, here. Additionally, Smith has revealed the accompanying video for “Way Out West”, set amidst the 1858 Pikes Peak Gold Rush. The video is an homage to classic Spaghetti Westerns, silent film, and quintessential Rocky Mountain imagery pulled from Smith’s Colorado upbringing. Watch/embed the video for “Way Out West”.

“Way Out West,” tells Smith’s personal story through the historical metaphor of the Gold Rush. The video leans into the past, toying with the gold rush story and how it reinvents itself for every new era in the American West. For the video, Smith partnered with his fiancée, producer Lauren Opatowski, who also sings background vocals in the recording. Their own struggle between home and opportunity is told through the lens of history.

“Traveling back in time allows me to find a voice for melodies and stories and for me, that's in Colorado,” Smith states. “All that Rocky Mountain history: abandoned mines, played-out creeks, and railroad tracks leading into the foothills; they are natural sources of inspiration. So I read the history to envelop myself in the stories: villains, greed, violence, hope, hard times, high times. The American experience of the 19th century repeats itself. These stories teach lessons, but they are also fun – I wanted to transport listeners back in time. The video itself is a time traveler: silent film, Spaghetti Western, and the early gold rush days. The clearer we see our past, the clearer we can see our present.”

Shulman Smith, a child of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, made his way further west to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he studied and pursued a variety of interests including instrument building, photography, painting, engineering - always with one eye kept on songwriting. Eventually making his way from the Bay Area to Los Angeles, and after years spent engineering for other musicians while putting his own musical aspirations on hold, Smith Shulman reconnected with fellow Coloradoan musician Joshua Lopez (Will.i.am, Macy Gray). Lopez would go on to produce and perform on Way Out West with Smith. In the summer of 2020, as the world changed before their eyes, an all-star band came together to record Shulman Smith’s songs, his dreamy view of the American West and her stories.

Recently, Shuman Smith released the first single and video from Way Out West, “Mineral King.” Smith partnered with the Sequoia Parks Conservancy to release the video and raise awareness for the park and the challenges it faces. The video, which features dancer Daisy Jacobson and filmed on land badly damaged by the wildfires of 2020, illustrates the creative collaboration between the music, video, and dance to help engage people to move beyond the feeling of helplessness concerning protecting our natural resources. “Mineral King” now has over 132K views and Smith’s fundraiser benefitting the Sequoia Parks Conservancy has raised almost $10,000 for scientific research, fire mitigation, and giant sequoia protection. Please click here to contribute and stay tuned for more information on creative collaborations between Shulman Smith and Sequoia National Park, to be announced soon.

The Way Out West band includes Blair Sinta (Alanis Morissette, Melissa Etheridge) on drums, Rich Hinman (Tanya Tucker, Molly Tuttle, Sara Bareilles) on pedal steel, Adam MacDougall (Circles Around the Sun, The Black Crowes) on piano, Kaveh Rastegar (Bruce Springsteen, Beck, John Legend) on upright bass, and Gabe Witcher (Punch Brothers) on violin. Mixed by Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists, Hiss Golden Messenger), and mastered by Emily Lazar (HAIM, Maggie Rogers, Vampire Weekend), the Rocky Mountain singer pulls us through a kaleidoscopic trip of wooded guitars, shimmering pedal steel, and saloon piano on his mystical debut album. Way Out West is set for release Summer 2021.

This year, National Geographic will offer multiple ways for people to celebrate Earth Day with a lineup of activities that will meet people wherever they are, kicking off with an Earth Day Eve virtual celebration. The lineup of musical artists from places of importance to them around the world and appearances by National Geographic Explorers will take viewers on a virtual journey when it’s needed most. Hosted by travel expert Jessica Nabongo, Nat Geo’s Earth Day Eve 2021 will feature performances from Angélique Kidjo, AURORA, José González, Maggie Rogers, Rostam, Valerie June, Willie Nelson, Yo-Yo Ma and Ziggy Marley, as well as a world premiere new music video from My Morning Jacket.

As viewers join in the musical event remotely from around the world, they will be introduced to extraordinary National Geographic Explorers, including world-renowned ethologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, carnivore ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn Grant, environmental journalist Lillygol Sedaghat and biologist Dr. Lucy Hawkes. A highlight of the event will include National Geographic Explorer and photographer Brian Skerry, one of the world’s leading marine photographers, as he previews the new four-part Disney+ original series, “Secrets of the Whales,” from Academy Award®-winning filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer at Large James Cameron. Narrated by award-winning actress and conservationist Sigourney Weaver, the series from National Geographic takes viewers deep within the epicenter of whale culture to experience the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures of whales. The series will anchor National Geographic’s activities on Earth Day and becomes available on Disney+ at 12 a.m. PDT on April 22.
 
The event will also include a number of exciting announcements by the brand and be followed by a virtual afterparty on the new National Geographic TikTok account at 10 p.m. EDT. In Nat Geo’s first-ever TikTok Live, viewers will be invited to drop by to hear Jayda G. spin an original set accompanied by stunning visuals from the new Disney+ series, “Earth Moods.” In the meantime, National Geographic has published a newly created Spotify playlist that’s the perfect soundtrack for Earth Month.
 
"For over 133 years, National Geographic has strived to inspire people to care more deeply for the planet. This Earth Day, we hope to provide that inspiration with a one-of-a-kind celebration that invites audiences everywhere to unite around the power of music,” said National Geographic Chairman Gary Knell. “Our Earth Day Eve event — virtual and accessible to everyone — will showcase environmentally passionate artists from around the world together with some of National Geographic’s most extraordinary Explorers. From AURORA's forest performance in Bergen, Norway, to Jane Goodall's greeting from her home in England, the celebration will give us even more of a reason to fall in love with the place we all call home — and empower us to act to protect it.”

Who:
Angélique Kidjo
AURORA
José González
Maggie Rogers
My Morning Jacket
Rostam
Valerie June
Willie Nelson
Yo-Yo Ma
Ziggy Marley

Hosted by Jessica Nabongo, travel writer, entrepreneur and the first documented Black woman to have traveled to every country in the world.

Event art by Cachetejack, whose colorful illustrations and playful style perfectly bring the music of Nat Geo’s Earth Day Eve 2021 to life. Nuria Bellver and Raquel Fanjul of Cachetejack are a Spanish freelance illustration duo working together since 2011 to bring an irreverent and playful style to their work that honors their ancestors.

When:
Wednesday, April 21, at 8:30 p.m. EDT

Where:
The concert will premiere exclusively on the National Geographic YouTube channel and at NatGeo.com/EarthDayEve.

Join the conversation online with #NatGeoEarthDay and share the event trailer here.

Today, Powabunga Music & Arts Festival announces its return to the picturesque Rocky Mountains on December 9th - 12th, 2021 at Ford Park in Vail, CO. Featuring headliners Rüfüs Du Sol and Bob Moses, the music and mountain festival promises to bring a fun-filled weekend to kick off the winter season in the Vail Valley. Showcasing large-scale art installations, a diverse musical lineup featuring powerhouse headliners and exciting up-and-coming artists alike, and activities spanning the festival grounds to the infamous slopes that the Vail Valley offers - Powabunga is back!

Returning to the stunning Ford Park (522 S. Frontage Road E.), Powabunga 2021 features four days of activities, including a world-class immersive music experience from 4 PM - 10 PM on Friday, December 10th, and Saturday, December 11th, 2021. The festival will host official after parties at locations throughout town on Friday and Saturday nights, with details to be released in the coming months.

Tickets for Powabunga are available now at https://powabungafestival.com

Powabunga is planning a season of fun-filled adventures - expect news about additional festival dates and locations, coming soon.

Stay tuned for more information about Powabunga at https://powabungafestival.com and connect with Powabunga on Instagram at @powabungafestival, @discovervail, and on Facebook. 

Today, Electric Forest (EF) marks its 2022 return by revealing the eagerly anticipated artist lineup for the esteemed music, camping, and arts festival in Rothbury, MI from June 23-26, 2022. Electric Forest 2022 promises to be the reunion of a lifetime after two years away from The Forest, featuring an impressive and eclectic lineup of powerhouse headliners, Forest Family favorites, and breakthrough new artists.

Topping the 2022 lineup is The String Cheese Incident (performing their traditional 3 Incidents), GRiZ, Porter Robinson, Louis The Child, Disclosure, The Disco Biscuits, Big Gigantic, SLANDER, Fisher, and Sylvan Esso.

Additionally announced today are performances from: CloZee, Duke Dumont, Subtronics, TOKiMONSTA, Yves Tumor, Grammy-Award winning artist Cory Henry, the mysterious production project Deathpact, globally-acclaimed artist Femi Kuti, indie sensation Toro Y Moi, hip-hop duo EARTHGANG, 17-year old breakout Moore Kismet, rapper Duckwrth, local favorites Michigander and Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, and many more. View the complete list of EF2022 artists announced here and below.

Honoring a decade of Electric Forest, EF HQ recently released, “A Million Shining Lights - 10 Years of Electric Forest,”  a short documentary acknowledging the roots of Electric Forest and the Forest Family. Watch and listen to Electric Forest producers discuss the vision and community ethos behind the festival, as artists Big Gigantic, CloZee, GRiZ, Louis the Child, The String Cheese Incident, and The Disco Biscuits reflect on their EF experiences over the past decade. Electric Forest attendees recount personal moments and stories of EF magic, all while looking ahead to the upcoming EF2022 reunion. “It’s always blocked off in the calendar,” Louis the Child share, “whether we’re playing or not - the gang goes to Forest.” Watch the documentary here.

TICKET INFO

Thanks to the incredible loyalty and patience of the Forest Family, very few orders from the sold out Electric Forest 2020 were returned. As such, a very limited number of Wristbands are available for Electric Forest 2022. All available Wristbands for Electric Forest 2022 will go on sale this Friday, December 10th at 10 AM Eastern, here. Please click here for details regarding available Wristband and Lodging packages, Layaway Payment Plans, Early Arrival Passes, and more.

COVID ATTENDANCE POLICY

HQ will continue to gather and assess all relevant information regarding COVID as the situation evolves. Policies will be announced in Spring 2022.

The complete list of artists on Electric Forest’s 2022 Lineup is as follows:

A Hundred Drums
Alice Ivy
Anamanaguchi
Andrew Bayer
Bea Miller
Big Gigantic
Big Wild
Blu DeTiger
Brandon "Taz" Niederauer
Bryce Menchaca
Cannons
Cassian
Cautious Clay
CharlestheFirst
The Cheeks
Chelsea Cutler
Cloonee
CloZee
Cory Henry
Cory Wong
Deathpact
Disclosure
The Disco Biscuits
Dixon's Violin
DJ Dave
Dom Dolla
Doss
DRAMA
Duckwrth
Duke Dumont
EARTHGANG
Eden Prince
Elderbrook
Eli & Fur
ETHNO
EVAN GIIA
Everyone Orchestra
EXES
Fantastic Negrito
Felly
Femi Kuti
Fisher
Flamingosis
Franc Moody
Fundido
Gioli & Assia
Giorgia Angiuli - Live
Goth Babe
GRiZ
Honeycomb
HoneyLuv
Iya Terra
Jake Wesley Rogers
Jerro
Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers
John Summit
Joy Oladokun
Kareem Ali
Khiva
Kitchen Dwellers
Kito
Lab Group
Lettuce
Liquid Stranger
Lotus
Louis the Child
LP Giobbi
LSDream
Marc E. Bassy
Marco Benevento
Markus Schulz
MAX
Mersiv
Michigander
Mindchatter
Mo Lowda & The Humble
Moore Kismet
NEIL FRANCES
Nez
Noga Erez
NotLö
The Nth Power
Of the Trees
Olan
Party Pupils
Porter Robinson
Potions
QRTR
Rome in Silver
Sebastian Paul
Shiba San
SIDEPIECE
SLANDER
Slenderbodies
SO TUFF SO CUTE
SOHMI
Star Kitchen
The String Cheese Incident
Subtronics
Sunsquabi
Supertask
Surf Mesa
Sylvan Esso
Tinlicker
TOKiMONSTA
Toro y Moi
Township Rebellion
Tsuruda
Underscores
UNIIQU3
VNSSA
Wax Motif
Weval
Whethan
Wreckno
Wuki
Yung Bae
Yves Tumor

Electric Forest (EF) has revealed the return of its slate of fan participation opportunities, known as Plug In Programs, for the sold-out music and arts festival from June 23-26, 2022 in Rothbury, MI.

Heralded for fully embracing the possibilities of an engaged festival community, Electric Forest’s Plug In Programs deliberately blur the line between event organizers and attendees. With over 16 programs designed to build community and encourage collaboration with EF’s production teams, the 2022 Plug In Program offers a variety of ways for fans to contribute, participate in, and ultimately help shape the Electric Forest experience, while earning wristbands to the sold-out festival.

The different avenues that fans can take to Plug In to EF2022 are vast, with opportunities for designers, artists, musicians, content creators, builders, teachers, party planners, movement-based performers, dreamers, imaginators, and everything in between.

Often described as “magical,” “whimsical,” and “inspiring,” Electric Forest’s art installations are integral to the EF experience. The Art Installation Sponsorship Program, now in its 9th year, is an opportunity for artists to contribute to an unforgettable environment. Artists can submit their wildest and most ambitious Art Installation ideas for a chance to build and display their work at Electric Forest. If selected, the artist and their team receive a grant to help make their vision a reality, working credentials to the festival, and are provided support, resources, and guidance from the Electric Forest production team.

The Brainery Workshops invite passionate minds with teachable skills to connect with their fellow Forest Family by sharing their knowledge through workshops during the festival. Instructors are encouraged to apply and will be awarded with wristbands to the festival, a featured workshop, and more. Previous Brainery Workshops have included different forms of meditation practices, beatboxing classes, dance and art workshops, a Pride Parade celebrating inclusivity and love in the EF community, and much more.

Re-imagined in 2022 is the UnMEDIAted Creator Incubator. Perfect for all types of creators - from photographers and videographers, to TikTokers, YouTubers, Twitch all-stars, digital artists, podcasters, and more - the UnMEDIAted Creator Incubator is the place for storytelling and collaboration. Creators who submit winning proposals will receive working wristbands to the festival, land a spot on the official EF Creative Media team, and work with and alongside fellow creatives to tell the ultimate EF stories.

The Wish Machine, which was first introduced in 2018, invites fans to commit to spreading positivity throughout the year. In return, EF HQ rewards a lucky handful by supporting their wildest Electric Forest dreams coming true. To date, over 7,000 wishes have been submitted to The Wish Machine, with a collective 8,500+ volunteer hours pledged across 5 continents and all 50 states, and over $300,000 offered to community improvements and charities around the world. In return, EF has granted a variety of wishes to the Forest Family, including one-of-a-kind on-site experiences, performance slots, festival wristbands, and much more. Learn about past wishes granted here, and submit to the EF2022 Wish Machine here.

The Art Installation Sponsorship, Brainery Workshops, UnMEDIAted Creator Incubator, and Wish Machine are just a selection of the Plug In Program’s offerings. Additional programs that are currently accepting submissions include: The Sticker Design Contest, The Movement Performer Plug In, Chapel Parties for the People, Prize Cart Remix Contest, and the FanStaff Program. More programs will open soon, and will be announced here, or join the new Electric Forest Plug In Facebook group to connect with others who want to Plug In and stay up to date with further program announcements.

Today, Electric Forest (EF) reveals over 20 additional artists to the lineup for the sold-out music and arts festival in Rothbury, MI from June 23-26, 2022. Newly announced artists include Fred again.., Porter Robinson’s live-only DJ side project Air2Earth, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, The Knocks, 12th Planet, DJ Holographic, Chiiild, midwxst, and more.

The full slate of newly announced artists, joining previously announced headliners The String Cheese Incident, GRiZ, Porter Robinson, Louis The Child, Disclosure, The Disco Biscuits, Big Gigantic, SLANDER, Fisher, and Sylvan Esso, is as follows: Fred again.., Air2Earth, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, The Knocks, 12th Planet, Mochakk, DJ Holographic, Chiiild, midwxst, Jason Leech, Night Tales, Elephant Heart, Dead Inside, Synergy, Tim Snider & Wolfgang Timber, MIZE, Smoakland, NALA, Butcher Brown, Swaylo, Jellybean Benitez, LYNY, and daily yoga with Hannah Muse.

View the complete list of EF2022 artists announced here and below.

Additionally, Electric Forest’s Wish Machine has granted the first Wish of 2022. The Electric Forest Wish Machine, which was first introduced in 2018, invites fans to commit to spreading positivity throughout the year. In return, EF HQ rewards a lucky handful by supporting their wildest Electric Forest dreams coming true. For the first Wish Machine Grant of 2022, the Forest Family has stepped up to both make and grant a wish.

Forest Family member, Ezra, insisted on donating their Enchanted Campgrounds Wristband & Lodging package to healthcare workers who were at the forefront of pandemic response. In return, Ezra wished to join HQ behind-the-scenes at Electric Forest 2022. Addyson, a biomedical laboratory scientist based locally in Grand Rapids, was on the front lines of vaccine development and administration in her local community. In exchange for her work and volunteer hours in her community, Addyson wished for Wristbands to Electric Forest 2022.

HQ is proud to welcome both Ezra and Addyson to The Forest in 2022. Ezra will be integrated with HQ in a role that aligns with their intentions, and Addyson will be welcomed to enjoy the weekend while living the Good Life in the Enchanted Campgrounds.

To date, over 7,000 wishes have been submitted to The Wish Machine, with a collective 8,500+ volunteer hours pledged across 5 continents and all 50 states, and over $300,000 offered to community improvements and charities around the world. In return, EF has granted a variety of wishes to the Forest Family, including one-of-a-kind on-site experiences, performance slots, festival wristbands, and much more. Learn about past wishes granted here, and submit to the EF2022 Wish Machine here.

To stay up to date on all Electric Forest news, please visit www.electricforestfestival.com and the official Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube pages.

The complete list of artists on Electric Forest’s 2022 Lineup is as follows:

12th Planet
A Hundred Drums
Alice Ivy
Anamanaguchi
Andrew Bayer
Air2Earth
Bea Miller
Big Gigantic
Big Wild
Blu DeTiger
Brandon "Taz" Niederauer
Butcher Brown
Bryce Menchaca
Cannons
Cassian
Cautious Clay
CharlestheFirst
The Cheeks
Chelsea Cutler
Chiiild
Cloonee
CloZee
Cory Henry
Cory Wong
Dead Inside
Deathpact
Disclosure
The Disco Biscuits
Dixon's Violin
DJ Dave
DJ Holographic
Dom Dolla
Doss
DRAMA
Duckwrth
Duke Dumont
EARTHGANG
Eden Prince
Elephant Heart
Elderbrook
Eli & Fur
ETHNO
EVAN GIIA
Everyone Orchestra
EXES
Fantastic Negrito
Felly
Femi Kuti
Fisher
Flamingosis
Franc Moody
Fred again..
Fundido
Gioli & Assia
Giorgia Angiuli - Live
Goth Babe
GRiZ
Hannah Muse Yoga
Honeycomb
HoneyLuv
Iya Terra
Jake Wesley Rogers
Jason Leech
Jellybean Benitez
Jerro
Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers
John Summit
Joy Oladokun
Kareem Ali
Khiva
The Knocks
Kitchen Dwellers
Kito
Lab Group
Lettuce
Liquid Stranger
Lotus
Louis the Child
LP Giobbi
LSDream
LYNY
Marc E. Bassy
Marco Benevento
Markus Schulz
MAX
Mersiv
Michigander
midwxst
Mindchatter
MIZE
Mo Lowda & The Humble
Mochakk
Moore Kismet
NALA
NEIL FRANCES
Nez
Night Tales
Noga Erez
NotLö
The Nth Power
Of the Trees
Olan
Party Pupils
Porter Robinson
Potions
QRTR
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Rome in Silver
Sebastian Paul
Shiba San
SIDEPIECE
SLANDER
Slenderbodies
Smoakland
SO TUFF SO CUTE
SOHMI
Star Kitchen
The String Cheese Incident
Subtronics
Sunsquabi
Supertask
Surf Mesa
Swaylo
Sylvan Esso
Synergy
Tim Snider & Wolfgang Timber
Tinlicker
TOKiMONSTA
Toro y Moi
Township Rebellion
Tsuruda
Underscores
UNIIQU3
VNSSA
Wax Motif
Weval
Whethan
Wreckno
Wuki
Yung Bae

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats are set to play three intimate shows at Denver’s legendary Skylark Lounge (140 S. Broadway, Denver, CO 80209) on April 12th, 13th, and 14th, 2022. The shows will benefit Rateliff’s foundation The Marigold Project with all proceeds going to the foundation. Rateliff and his fellow band members have lived, and still live in, the Baker neighborhood which houses the Skylark. When the bar came up for sale a year ago, they were determined to save it from closing and being turned into new development. So, they led the charge and put a team of investors together to purchase the property and business. Now, the bar is run by owner/GM Bob Ashby, a lifelong friend of Rateliff and Joseph Pope III.

The Skylark Lounge now features a gorgeous music room upstairs that can hold 120 people per night. The room’s future programming is to include music, as well as comedy, dance nights, and community events.

Tickets for the upcoming benefit shows are $50 and are available here through a lottery system. In an effort to deter scalpers and bots, presale tickets will launch through an open request period. Ticket orders have a cap of 2 tickets. The lottery opens at 10 am MT on Monday, April 11th, and ends at 11:59 pm on April 11th. Notifications for whether you received tickets or not will be sent from Seated Ticketing at 10 am MT on Tuesday, April 12th. Tickets are non-transferable and winners will need to show their ID and credit card at the venue to receive a wristband for entry to the upstairs music room for the show.

For tickets and more information, please click here.

The newly reopened Skylark Lounge in Denver, CO, hosted Skylark owners Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats for three frenetic concerts, April 12-14th, to benefit Rateliff’s foundation The Marigold Project. Together over the residency, $36,500 was raised for the foundation. Each night, 175 people witnessed a blistering show from Denver’s own band, whose next hometown shows are two sold-out nights at Red Rocks in August. On Tuesday and Wednesday night, comedian Josh Blue (3rd place winner on America’s Got Talent 2021), and Skylark co-owner, surprised the crowd with a comedy set before the Night Sweats performed.

Rateliff and his fellow band members have lived, and still live in, the Baker neighborhood which houses the Skylark. When the bar came up for sale a year ago, they were determined to save it from closing and being turned into new development. The band members are all owners of the classic Denver South Broadway bar which now serves as a music, comedy, and event venue in its revamped upstairs Bobcat Lounge. The Bobcat name is a nod to Rateliff’s and bassist Joseph Pope III’s lifelong friend Bob Ashby who runs the Skylark.

Downstairs, the Skylark Lounge features its historic horseshoe bar, booth and barstool seating, and photo booth. Upstairs, Bobcat Lounge is busy supporting both local music and national touring acts, comedians, DJs, drag nights, art shows, and much more. With the spirit of community building in mind, the aforementioned Marigold Project hosts a monthly Sunday afternoon Community Conversation at the Bobcat Lounge featuring national guests. The outside of The Skylark has also received a facelift with brand new awnings for the patio that rings the building. As part of the renovations, Gregg Deal painted a stunning mural on the south side of the building.

The Marigold Project was founded by Nathaniel Rateliff in 2017. The Marigold Project is a foundation that supports community and nonprofit organizations working on issues of racial, social, and economic justice.

With the sold-out music and arts festival just a few short weeks away, Electric Forest (EF) has revealed the return of Curated Events, additional artists, and the 2022 Food Lineup.

Newly announced additions to the lineup include 1788-L, Bannie, Creatington, Crystal Starr, Dave Yaden Band, The Della Kit, Krushendo, Rhythmetrix, Roosevelt and Joel Cummins of Umphrey's McGee. Additionally announced is LSDREAM's guided meditation sound bath series, LIGHTCODE. The newly revealed artists join the previously announced headliners The String Cheese Incident, GRiZ, Porter Robinson, Louis The Child, Disclosure, The Disco Biscuits, Big Gigantic, SLANDER, Fisher, and Sylvan Esso.

The Curated Events series has returned for 2022, with Electric Forest headliners Louis the Child programming an eclectic lineup for their Playground Stage event and Bassrush once again taking over the Tripolee stage. Louis the Child’s Playground Curated Event takes place on Thursday, June 23rd, and includes performances from Elderbrook, Evan Giia, Goth Babe, KITO, an LTC sunset playground set, Nez, Night Tales, Sebastian Paul, and Whethan. Bassrush returns on Friday, June 24th, with 1788-L, DEATHPACT, Fury, MC Dino, Liquid Stranger, MIZE, Moore Kismet, Notlo, Of the Trees, Potions, So Tuff So Cute, Subtronics, and Wreckno.

With more options than ever before, EF’s food lineup is sure to satisfy, nourish, and entertain Forest attendees throughout the weekend. From the famous Cereal Sundae Bar on Main Street to new immersive food experiences, and the Forest Family’s very own Coffee Roast - the 2022 Forest Food Lineup is looking as tasty as ever. Highlights include:

Paulas’ Pancake Palace, serving up performance, pancakes, breakfast, and the best diner vibes – featuring interactive performances by the Paulas’ and some of Grand Rapids’ favorite Drag Queens.

The Cheese Bodega, from Michigan’s own The Cheese Lady, bringing fans Forest Food String Cheese, Collectible Picnic Packs, Cheesy Merch, and a bodega filled with local Michigan packaged foods, beverages, and of course - cheese!

The Donut Laboratory, an immersive dip into the curious, crazy and cantankerous science of the Donut, filled with the wildest donut experiments!

Wreck’d, a lush sand-and-tree covered Oasis with specialty cocktails, Polynesian BBQ, sushi happy hours, smoothies, and beach games.

Cereal Sundae Bar, a fan favorite returns! The psychedelic cereal bar with Saturday morning cartoons and everything to satisfy a sweet, sugary craving.

Forest Family Blend Coffee will be available at vendors across the festival, including packages of whole bean coffee wrapped in 2022 Commemorative packaging. Electric Forest worked with Michigan-local Stovetop Roasters to create the delicious blend.

Please click here to see the full line-up of food vendors at Electric Forest 2022. Stay tuned for the official schedule announcement and additional programming announcements, coming soon.

Electric Forest announces the much anticipated 2023 Initial Lineup for the adored music, camping, and arts festival in Rothbury, MI from June 22 - 25, 2023. After the reunion of a lifetime in 2022, Electric Forest returns with an impressive lineup of Electric Forest favorites, acclaimed headliners, and innovative emerging artists, promising to be an unforgettable weekend in the enchanted Sherwood Forest.

Joining The String Cheese Incident (performing 2 Incidents) on the top of the bill are ODESZA, Illenium, Zeds Dead, Above & Beyond, Jamie xx, Gryffin, Lane 8, REZZ, SOFI TUKKER, Goose, Ganja White Night, Chris Lake, Madeon, and Chromeo.

Also joining the Electric Forest 2023 lineup is 070 Shake, BLOND:ISH, Channel Tres, bass house breakout Chris Lorenzo, basketball-legend-turned-powerhouse-DIESEL, R&B duo Emotional Oranges, GASHI, Gorgon City, Hayden James, Kai Wachi, techno marching band MEUTE, dubstep producer PEEKABOO, San Holo, singer-songwriter sensation SG Lewis, SVDDEN DEATH PRESENTS: VOYD, Virtual Riot, and many more. A complete list of announced artists is below and can be found here.

Known for engaging the Forest Family with creative lineup reveals, Electric Forest continued the tradition today by teasing the lineup over the airwaves of EF Radio. EF Radio is a community-driven radio platform dedicated to broadcasting frequencies from The Forest, and today intrepid fans who tuned in heard EF Radio spinning a curated mix featuring different artists from the 2023 lineup. As the playlist continued and EF Radio listeners identified the artists featured, fans shared their lineup discoveries including Odesza, Gryffin, Chris Lake, and more.

Ticket Info:

For information on all Wristband and Lodging packages, including 2023 Good Life options, the new Lucky Lake campground, and additional new lodging options, please click here.

Loyalty On Sales begin on Monday, December 5, and continue throughout the week. For more information on the EF Loyalty Program - including 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, and 4 in The Forest, plus Good Life and GA Loyalty - please click here.

General On Sale begins at 12 PM EST on Friday, December 9, 2022.

Information on Layaway Payment Plans for all Wristband and Lodging Packages can be found here.

For information regarding the official Electric Forest Wristband Exchange, please click here.

The complete list of artists on Electric Forest’s 2023 Initial Lineup include:

070 Shake

Above & Beyond

Aluna

Apashe (Live Brass Ensemble)

Austin Millz

Azzecca

Barry Can't Swim

Black Carl!

BLOND:ISH

Champagne Drip

Channel Tres

Chris Lake

Chris Lorenzo

Chromeo

CID

Cimafunk

Daily Bread

Danielle Ponder

DIESEL

Disco Lines

Dixon's Violin

dj topgun

Dogs in a Pile

Emotional Oranges

flipturn

Freddy Todd

Ganja White Night

Gashi

GHEIST

Golden Features

Goose

Gorgon City

Gryffin

Hayden James

HUGEL

Illenium

ISOxo

J. Worra

Jamie xx

Jantsen

Jellybean Benitez

Jupiter & Okwess

Kai Wachi

Lane 8

Madeon

MEUTE

Mobley

Neighbor

Noizu

ODESZA

Opiuo

Peekaboo

RaeCola

REZZ

Rohaan

ROSSY

Saka

San Holo

Satin Jackets

SG Lewis

Snakes and Stars

SOFI TUKKER

Space Wizard

SVDDEN DEATH PRESENTS: VOYD

The String Cheese Incident

Thumpasaurus

Virtual Riot

Zeds Dead

Zingara

Plus the Silent Disco, Curated Events, Daily Yoga, and more

Just a few hours following the Public On Sale on Friday, December 9th, Electric Forest 2023 officially sold out. The beloved music and arts festival returns to Rothbury, MI from June 22 - 25, 2023. The excitement to return to the enchanted Sherwood Forest was palatable as the Forest Family - many who return year after year - eagerly secured their Wristbands for the upcoming festival.

Revealing the initial lineup one week ago, Electric Forest 2023 hosts headliners ODESZA, Illenium, Zeds Dead, Above & Beyond, Jamie xx, Gryffin, Lane 8, REZZ, SOFI TUKKER, Goose, Ganja White Night, Chris Lake, Madeon, Chromeo and The String Cheese Incident (performing 2 Incidents).

Additional artists on the lineup include: 070 Shake, BLOND:ISH, Channel Tres, Chris Lorenzo, DIESEL, Emotional Oranges, GASHI, Gorgon City, Hayden James, Kai Wachi, MEUTE, PEEKABOO, SG Lewis, SVDDEN DEATH PRESENTS: VOYD, Virtual Riot, and many more. A complete list of announced artists can be found here.

Stay tuned for details regarding the Electric Forest Plug In Programs, which offer a unique way for fans to contribute, participate in, and ultimately help shape the Electric Forest experience while earning Wristbands to the sold-out festival. Deliberately blurring the line between event organizers and attendees, Electric Forest Plug In Programs stand to provide genuine opportunities for the Forest Family to collaborate with HQ and the many talented creatives behind the scenes. More details regarding the slate of 2023 programs are to be released soon.

Those looking to buy or sell Wristbands should use the Official Wristband Exchange, which is now open.

To stay up to date on all Electric Forest news, please visit www.electricforest.com and the official Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube pages.

Electric Forest today reveals the addition of over 30 artists to the sold-out music and camping festival in Rothbury, MI on June 22-26, 2023. Artists announced today include FLETCHER, STS9, Bob Moses (Club Set), Dabin, Kerala Dust, Rusko B2B Dirt Monkey, Sad Night Dynamite, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Two Feet, Walker & Royce, and more.

Joining the previously announced headliners ODESZA, Illenium, Zeds Dead, Above & Beyond, Jamie xx, Gryffin, Lane 8, REZZ, SOFI TUKKER, Goose, Ganja White Night, Chris Lake, Madeon, Chromeo, and The String Cheese Incident, the full slate of newly announced artists include: FLETCHER, STS9, Bob Moses (Club Set), Cosmic Gate, Dabin, Kerala Dust, Infected Mushroom, Rusko B2B Dirt Monkey, Sad Night Dynamite, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Two Feet, Walker & Royce, Amémé, Bontan, Coco & Clair Clair, Daniel Allan, Devault, DJ Brownie, Dr. Fresch, EazyBaked, Elohim, ford., FORESTER, Kainalu, Kasablanca, Kasbo, Lee Foss, Malóne, MEMBA, Miane, N3ptune + Rusty Steve, PawPaw Rod, Phantoms, Politik, Tape B, Tkay Maidza, TRUTH, Very Nice Person, and yunè pinku.

Additionally, Electric Forest has launched a brand new fan participation Plug In Program: The EF Radio On Air Extraordinaire. Electric Forest’s Plug In Programs invite fans to collaborate with Festival HQ through a variety of community building and creative programs while earning wristbands to Electric Forest.

Offering opportunities for fans (known as the Forest Family) to collaborate, contribute, and participate in their Electric Forest experience, the different avenues that fans can take to Plug In to Electric Forest are vast. With established programs for designers, artists, musicians, content creators, builders, teachers, party planners, movement-based performers, and everything in between, the EF Radio On Air ExtraordinAIRE program joins the ranks as the newest Plug In opportunity.

Opening a channel for aspiring radio personalities, show hosts, behind-the-scenes technicians, fan interviewers, and more – the Electric Forest Radio On Air ExtraordinAIRE Program welcomes the Forest Family to collaborate with the EF Radio team and create content to be featured on EF Radio both during the event and year-round. Learn more about all of Electric Forest’s Plug In Programs here.

Wristbands for Electric Forest 2023 are sold-out, but Wristband Add-Ons are still available. Those looking to buy or sell Wristbands should use the Official Wristband Exchange, which is now open. Vehicle Passes, Early Arrival, Group Camping, Shuttles, Lockers, and passes for Good Life Brunch with Chef Sarah are available now.

The complete list of Electric Forest 2023 artists is available here and below.

Above & Beyond
Chris Lake
Chromeo
FLETCHER
Ganja White Night
Gorgon City
Goose
Gryffin
Illenium
Jamie xx
Lane 8
Madeon
ODESZA
REZZ
SOFI TUKKER
STS9
Zeds Dead
The String Cheese Incident
070 Shake
BLOND:ISH
Bob Moses (Club Set)
Channel Tres
Chris Lorenzo
Cosmic Gate
Dabin
DIESEL
Emotional Oranges
GASHI
Golden Features
Hayden James
Infected Mushroom
ISOxo
Kai Wachi
Kerala Dust
Opiuo
PEEKABOO
Rusko B2B Dirt Monkey
Sad Night Dynamite
San Holo
SG Lewis
SVDDEN DEATH PRESENTS: VOYD
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs
Two Feet
Virtual Riot
Walker & Royce
Aluna
Amémé
Apashe (Live Brass Ensemble)
Austin Millz
Azzecca
Black Carl!
Bontan
Champagne Drip
CID
Cimafunk
Coco & Clair Clair
Daily Bread
Daniel Allan
Danielle Ponder
Devault
Disco Lines
Dixon's Violin
DJ Brownie
dj topgun
Dogs in a Pile
Dr. Fresch
EazyBaked
Elohim
flipturn
ford.
FORESTER
Freddy Todd
HUGEL
J. Worra
Jantsen
Jellybean Benitez
Jupiter & Okwess
Kainalu
Kasablanca
Kasbo
Lee Foss
Malóne
MEMBA
Miane
Mobley
N3ptune + Rusty Steve
Neighbor
Noizu
PawPaw Rod
Phantoms
Politik
RaeCola
Rohaan
ROSSY
Saka
Satin Jackets
Snakes and Stars
Space Wizard
Tape B
Thumpasaurus
Tkay Maidza
TRUTH
Very Nice Person
yunè pinku
Zingara

Plus the Silent Disco, Curated Events, Daily Yoga, and more.