Racers and Ravers: The 2025 Gridlife Summer Apex Experience 🏁🏎️
Written by: Ashley Arndt Endless drifting and motorsports, EDM headliners, local Wisconsin DJs, forest music pop ups with lasers under the night sky, all at Road America. Three days of the full experience cross over event where music meets cars…and it’s called Gridlife Summer Apex. Friday early afternoon I was greeted by the sounds of […]
Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights: A Festival Experience That Changed Everything ⛺️✨
Written by: @leahgetsreal Where do I even begin? Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights wasn’t just a festival, it was a full-blown transformational experience. A one-of-a-kind blend of summer camp chaos and EDM magic, wrapped up in a shimmering, soul-soothing PLUR bow. It genuinely shifted the way I’ll perceive festivals forever. From the moment we arrived, […]
Step Outside of the City : A Connection of Community and Dance in New York at Evolutions Festival 🦋🌲
Written by: Jalliyah White New York is home to many incredible EDM music events and festivals; most of which happen within the limits of the city! Evolutions Music Festival, however, has something much different to offer to the north east community! If you are a raver who prefers a camp set up over a hotel, […]
Rave On A Plane ✈️🎶
Written by: Autumn Stone Have you ever raved on a plane? Well until now, I hadn’t either. This was an experience of a lifetime and it truly became a core memory for me. Not only was I there as a guest enjoying the different styles of music, but I was also fortunate enough to photograph […]
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 […]