Relentless Beats wrapped up its third rendition of Phoenix Lights in April. After calling Downtown Phoenix its home for years one and two - it had an unexpected venue change for year three. A mere two days before Phoenix Lights kicked off - the festival announced that the venue had been changed from the originally scheduled Margaret T. Hance Park to Rawhide Town & Event … [Read more...]
The Coolest Things We Saw at Electric Forest 2016
I had the amazing opportunity to gallivant around Electric Forest for the first time a couple weeks ago. If you have never been to Electric Forest it is much more than a collection of stages that all have music scheduled throughout a weekend. The forest absolutely comes to life for about 5 days out of the year. After being there for more than 3 hours it is easy why many return … [Read more...]
Spring Awakening Music Festival Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary In Style
If you have ever thrown a music event of any size - you know how much work it is. It's tedious and large scale at the same time. You want to keep everyone as happy and safe as possible without going broke. You have to find the perfect combination of artists that want to and more importantly will play. Now imagine doing that all for one venue but being told that you have to … [Read more...]
The Coolest Things We Saw At Lollapalooza 2015
Another Summer has passed and another year, Chicago has been graced with Lollapalooza's presence. Widely named one of the nation's "Big four" festivals along with Coachella, Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits- it is always trying to impress. And this year they nailed it yet again. One of the most eclectic yet organized lineups combined with a gorgeous city and superb planning … [Read more...]
Mamby On The Beach Delivers Fantastic First Year
In a city that is as music-spoiled as Chicago it is hard to make a splash as a new music festival. You already have to compete against big names such as Lollapalooza, Spring Awakening and Riot Fest...just to name a few. React Presents seems to have found the formula...good music, good people, good weather, and good planning. Oakwood Beach was taken over by React Presents … [Read more...]
