Top Electronic Music Festivals in California in 2014
Looking for the best electronic music festivals in California in 2014? Check out our list of the top festivals, featuring events in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and beyond!
Introduction
The largest and most popular music festivals in California are listed below. If you are a fan of electronic music, then these are the festivals that you will not want to miss. These festivals attract some of the biggest names in the electronic music industry, as well as tens of thousands of fans from all over the world. With so many different festivals to choose from, there is sure to be one that meets your taste and style.
-Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
-Electric Daisy Carnival
-TomorrowWorld
-Ultra Music Festival
Burning Man
Burning Man is an annual event that takes place in the BLACK ROCK DESERT of Nevada. The event is described as “a week-long experiment in community and art, inspired by 10 principles”, with the main philosophy being “radical self-reliance”. Participation is encouraged and crossover with other festivals such as Lightning in a Bottle and Symbiosis Gathering is common.
Lightning in a Bottle
As electronic music becomes more and more popular, festivals dedicated to the genre are popping up all over the country. If you’re a fan of EDM and you’e looking for a festival to attend in 2014, you might want to consider Lightning in a Bottle.
Lightning in a Bottle is held every year in central California. The 2014 dates have not been announced yet, but the festival is usually held in May. The festival features some of the biggest names in electronic music, as well as up-and-coming DJs and producers. In addition to musical performances, attendees can enjoy art installations, yoga classes, and interactive workshops.
Symbiosis Gathering
Symbiosis Gathering is an annual four-day music and art festival held in September at Oakdale Campground in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills. The festival features a wide range of electronic music, from dubstep and drum & bass to glitch hop and techno, as well as visual art, fire performance, multimedia installations, and workshops.
Hard Summer
Hard Summer was founded in 2007 by Gary Richards, also known as Destructo. The two-day annual music festival takes place in Los Angeles and features a wide range of electronic music genres, including house, techno, drum and bass, dubstep and more. Past headliners have included Tiesto, Skrillex, Calvin Harris and deadmau5.
Conclusion
While there are dozens of great electronic music festivals taking place all over the world each year, there is something special about the experience of attending a festival in California. Thanks to the state’s great weather and diverse landscape, there are plenty of options for those looking to enjoy some quality festivals.
With that in mind, here is a look at some of the top electronic music festivals that are taking place in California in 2014:
-Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival: This festival takes place over two weekends in April and features some of the biggest names in electronic music, as well as a variety of other artists.
-Lightning in a Bottle: This annual event takes place in May and features a wide range of electronic musicians, along with art installations and other activities.
-Hard Summer Music Festival: This two-day event takes place in August and showcases a mix of established and up-and-coming electronic artists.
