About:
Electric Forest is an annual music and camping festival held in Rothbury, Michigan. It takes place over two weekends at the end of June and features a wide range of musical performances from popular acts across the world. Since its first edition in 2011, the festival has become one of the largest music festivals in the USA, attracting thousands of attendees each year.
In addition to musical performances, Electric Forest offers a number of activities to entertain guests throughout the weekend. From yoga classes and art installations to interactive workshops and late-night silent discos, there’s something for everyone at this one-of-a-kind festival experience.
The festival was founded by music producer Insomniac Events and Madison House Presents, a Denver-based event promotion company. The festival originated as an idea to bring electronic and jam bands together in celebration of the summer season.
Since its start, Electric Forest has grown exponentially in both size and popularity. In 2018, it became one of the largest music festivals in the USA, with more than 45,000 people attending over two weekends.
Famous For:
The festival brings a variety of entertainment available to guests throughout their stay. From art installations and interactive workshops to yoga classes and late-night silent discos, there’s something for everyone at this one-of-a-kind event.
Creation Purpose:
The festival was created as a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talents.
Fun Facts:
Electric Forest has been held annually since 2011, with the 2020 edition being canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The festival’s scenic setting was a large factor in its popularity, as it was held in Michigan’s Sherwood forest for many years. In 2021, the festival's home moved to Texas' Gulf Coast.
The festival’s logo – an oak tree with a lightning bolt – is inspired by the name of the event and references its electric atmosphere.
Impact on the Music Industry:
The festival’s impact can be felt throughout the music industry – from inspiring other similar events to introducing new acts and collaborating with existing ones. For many musicians, performing at Electric Forest is a major milestone in their careers.
Festival was scheduled from 26 Jun to 29 Jun 2014 (3 day(s)).
Electric Forest takes place in Rothbury, United States. Here is the full address of the festival: 7100 South Water Road, Rothbury, MI 49437
Xavier Rudd, Zedd, Lauryn Hill, Excision, Zeds Dead.
The most popular genres and subgenres of the past edition were:
electronic
pop
rock
electronica
electro
house
indie
chillout
downtempo
ambient
dance
experimental
idm
alternative
dubstep
electro house
chillwave
drum and bass
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