Why Shambhala Feels Like the Future of Festivals 💜🌻
Written by: Rachel Greenberg At The Festival Babes, we’ve been lucky enough to experience festivals all over the world. From dusty desert dance floors to lush coastal gatherings, we’ve seen what makes a festival special. But every so often, one stands out in a way that stays with you. Shambhala Music Festival in British Columbia […]
Basslines & Borderlines: How Underground Rave Cultures Differ in America and Europe 🎶
Written by: Ayva Redler Music unites us all—from Berlin to Brooklyn, empty warehouses have been transformed into safe havens for dance music lovers of every kind. The underground rave scene has long been a sanctuary for the misfits, creatives, queers, outcasts, and visionaries—a place to escape the world above and just be free. It all […]
️🏕️ Camping vs. Private Housing at a Festival: Which Rave Life Is Right for You? 🏠
Written by: Nicole Schafer Festival season is here, and the debate is back: Should you camp at the festival or book aprivate house nearby? Whether you’re gearing up for a wild week at EDC Las Vegas or planningto go full basshead at Lost Lands, where you sleep can totally shape your experience.Let’s break it down—raver […]
Babestock: Building the Babeverse, One Beat at a Time 💖🌼
Written by: Moli Gross Babestock wasn’t just a music festival, it was a full-blown babe-powered takeover. Hosted at the iconic “they” bar Cheer Up Charlies in Austin, Texas, this glitter-drenched gathering was a celebration of femme energy, queer joy, and the magic of building your own stage when the world won’t hand you one. As the city […]
The ‘Roo Must Go On 🌈🌱
Written by: Allison Toth Sooo…Bonnaroo 2025… We pulled into the farm around 1 p.m. on Thursday, and our group was buzzing with excitement. We were a mix of Bonnaroo veterans and first-timers, so as you can imagine, the energy bouncing through our crew was electric. I was ready for my first ever Bonnaroo, and we […]
🏆 Ally’s Allies Spotlight: Champions of Change in the Festival World
Written by: Ally Fenton Honoring the unsung heroes, creative forces, and visionary voices reshaping the festivalcommunity with purpose and heart. 🌀 This will be the first installment in an ongoing series by Ally’s Allies x The FestivalBabes—each spotlight will uplift a content creator, organization, artist, brand, festival, orcollective (AKA ✨magic makers✨) who are using their […]
LOSING IT FOR FISHER’S TRIIP FESTIVAL 2025: A LEGENDARY WEEKEND IN MALTA 🌀🏝️
Written by: Anna Loumbrozo The Fish was not only in the house – he brought the whole house down. Returning stronger than ever after missing last year’s edition due to the birth of his beautiful daughter Bobbi, Fisher made a massive splash at the 3rd edition of Triip Festival in Malta. For three unforgettable days, […]
The Last Fam Fest in Harmony Maine: A True Grassroots Festival 💜🫂
Written by: Elizabeth Cloutier The Festival Babes had an unforgettable time at Fam Fest 2025! Fam Fest is known for being a grassroots festival located in Harmony, Maine. The festival focused on bringing people together through the power of music and uniting the community through a safe and enjoyable experience. From live music, local artists […]
DON’T GET TOO LOST IN THE SAUCE 🧪❌
Written by: Rachael Thomas Ever since EDC Orlando 2022, my first EDM festival, I was introduced to a whole new world that I very quickly came to love. I was in awe of the lights, the music, the community, and the outfits. From an outside perspective of the edm scene, it can be misconstrued with […]
The Speed, Sounds, and Sights of GRIDLIFE Midwest 2025 🛞🔊
Written by: Tristan McCracken We returned to GingerMan Raceway this year for GRIDLIFE Midwest — a music and motorsports festival in South Haven, Michigan. With the largest lineup to date, a full motorsports schedule, and a crowd exceeding 20,000, we knew we were in for an unforgettable weekend. GRIDLIFE is just built different. By day, […]