In its second year at its new location in Northern Arizona’s blissful Playa Ponderosa, Desert Hearts Festival proved yet again why it’s considered one of the tightest knit families in dance music. Nestled within the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest, some of today’s (and tomorrow’s) most notable artists delivered their inspired sets at 7,000 feet elevation.
Dirtybird Campout and Northern Nights Music Festival, two of Northern California’s most celebrated independent music festivals, will converge on the Humboldt/Mendocino County Line at Cook’s Valley Campground – a stunning location surrounded by towering California Redwoods on the Eel River – to present an extraordinary weekend of music, art, cannabis, wellness, and community from July 18-20. Fans from both communities can look forward to a dynamic, genre-spanning lineup that blends Dirtybird’s signature sound and beloved artists with Northern Nights’ eclectic music curation and cutting-edge cannabis experience. The picturesque Northern Nights venue will come alive with programming reminiscent of the early Dirtybird Campout days – where fan-favorite moments like the legendary end of weekend Family Set reigned supreme – and surprise back to back sets, label and collective takeovers, triumphant sunrise sets, adult summer camp spirited games and activities, and an abundance of unexpected and unforgettable moments are in store. More info here.
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Lineup highlights include Justin Martin, Walker & Royce, Ardalan, Gene Farris, Gettoblaster, J.Phlip, Mary Droppinz, Justin Jay, Mz Worthy, Nala, Sacha Robotti, Smalltown DJs, VNSSA, AMPRS&ND, Black V Neck
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