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Why Okeechobee Is The Ultimate Festival Destination

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival has completely proven to be a leading example in the ever-growing festival industry in just three very short years. Okeechobee has officially made Sunshine Grove their paradise of a home. while taking place during the perfected time of weather in Florida March 1st - 4th.

With an annual attendance of just over 30,000 people from all fifty states and 5 out of 7 continents, Okeechobee has mastered the most tranquil, peaceful, and controlled environment we have ever experienced at a four-day camping festival. 

If you'been itching for a true vacation of the soul, an interactive escape from your reality, or an unforgettable musical experience of a lifetime, Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival is 100% calling your name.

This is one of the only festivals on the planet that takes great pride in providing intense diversity in their talented lineup of artists. We're honored to call Okeechobee our home event and look forward to new and old comers coming together all for the love of music.

Experience indie rock classics like Arcade Fire, Foster The People, Leon Bridges, The Flaming Lips, Local Natives, Judah & The Lion, Misterwives, The Districts, and Chicano Batman. Get to know some of the biggest radio artists today including Travis Scott, Snoop Dogg (Superjam PoWow Set), Halsey, Khalid, Blackbear, MAGIC!, Lil Dicky, SUPERDUPERKYLE, and Slightly Stoopid.

Usher - Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2017 by Chris Jardines

Completely lose your mind and rage to the world's largest underground electronic, hip hop, and jam scene to date with Bassnectar, Tipper, Big Gigantic, STS9, Thievery Corporation, Zeds Dead, Gramatik, Illenium, Tycho, Sylvan Esso, Lettuce, Ganja White Night, G Jones, Big Wild, Denzel Curry, Ski Mask The Slump God, Pouya, Liquid Stranger, Twiddle, and seriously so many more. 

Waka Flocka - Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival 2017 by Chris Jardines

View the 2018 lineup in it's entirety HERE and expect the full day-to-day detailed scheduling for all events at the very beginning of February. This will be our third time covering Okee, and let us tell you, these people and this place alone with become your second home and family. The sense of community is unmatched and certainly is something you will be looking forward to every year to come.

Whatever your vibe is, you can find it here at Okeechobee. Let's say you want to lay low on the tunes. Not only do you have 800 acres of the gorgeous Sunshine Grove in the Florida sun to explore, but Okeechobee provides an entire other sector of the festival that truly differentiates this fest from any out there.

Find yourself in a collection of communities that are brought together to insure an experience for your mind, body, and soul. This will be a neighborhood within the grounds directly outside of The Grove, where you can encounter everything from interactive yoga, live art installations, surprise sets, gourmet food, a giant Ferris wheel, nooks and crannies to feed your jungle liking in the ChobeeWobee Village, and an entire Aquachobee beach area that is seriously better than any MTV Spring Break party you've ever seen. 

Aquachobee will be your early day destination hosted by This Song Is Sick, while the mystical Jungle 51 will be your secret nightly adventure, open until sunrise with your house and techno needs to keep you going. It's literally insane how many areas this entire event holds. It can actually be difficult to truly experience absolutely everything, that's why it's important to go with your own pace of flow and take your time in this world full of wonders. You'll come out a better you, we promise.

Tickets for our most highly suggested festival of the year, can be found HERE for as low as $289. This includes your productive freedom for four entire days and nights. P.S. Did we mention who is playing a first time Thursday headlining set? BASSNECTAR will be hosting two entire performances at this year's Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival and the first will be a full moon gathering beach set. So yes, being there all four days is absolutely essential.

Find all of your VIP, Portal Pair, ECO Warrior, Car & RV Pass necessities HERE. Ever have a fear of missing out? It's probably happening right now. Get rid of that fear and get everyone you know on board to purchase your tickets TODAY! In the meantime, take a look at our 3 Step Guide, 2017 Gallery, and this gorgeous example of what it means to find Heaven on Earth by entering the portal below.

Cover Photo by Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival
All Other Photos by Chris Jardines (Holiday of Music)

Listen To Arcade Fire Cover John Lennon's "Mind Games"

On this week's Spotify Singles, Canadian experimental artists, Arcade Fire, covered a John Lennon classic. We're jazzed to see one of our all time favorite bands cover our role model on a platform that is taking over the music industry. 

Arcade Fire officially covered John Lennon's "Mind Games" which debuted as the title track for his fourth studio album released in 1973, also titled Mind Games. Arcade Fire have been advocates in the larger world movement from headlining international festivals to donating and putting on special projects for areas in need. These guys are going to be the next legendary artists that you want to tell your children you were able to experience live.

Arcade Fire released their fifth studio album, Everything Now, back in July via Columbia Records and are currently touring the nation with a breathtaking live show. We will be attendance THIS Saturday September 23rd in the Watsco Center at the University of Miami. Find your necessary ticket information HERE.

Arcade Fire Reveals New Song Featuring Mavis Staples

Revolutionary indie rock band, Arcade Fire, have just surprised the world with brand new song featuring rhythm and blues gospel singer, Mavis Staples. The new song is titled "I Give You Power" which has been released during the final hours of Obama's presidency. 

It's currently rumored that Mavis Staples will be joining Arcade Fire as a potential member of the band. We're excited to see what's in store for the iconic group and look forward to you hearing the empowering track that will certainly inspire you! 

We are all in this together people! Use your love, communication, and compassionate morals to give us all a voice! Never give up and always fight for what is RIGHT in this world. Take some time out of your day and give "I Give You Power" a listen below.

Take A Look Inside The David Bowie Tribute Parade

Almost a month has passed since Arcade Fire teamed up with Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the city of New Orleans to create an unforgettable event. The creation of a David Bowie Tribute Parade in honor of his recent death is something for the eyes of everyone to see.

The band has officially shared an insider's point of view of the parade along with a simultaneous live performance of the classic Bowie anthem "Heroes" in which they play throughout your favorite streets of NOLA.

It's important to reflect on such an inspiring artist and it's touching to reveal a short documentary on the experience Arcade Fire and Preservation Hall Jazz Band created together. For that, not only Bowie but this special occasion will be remembered for generations to come.

Watch the official David Bowie Tribute Parade below:

WayHome Music & Arts Festival Shares 2016 Lineup

The Ontario, Canada multi-day music and camping party known as WayHome Music & Arts Festival has released their intense 2016 lineup. Although WayHome is only making it's mark with it's 2nd annual event, they are coming in strong with a multitude of extreme talented acts.

WayHome will be taking place July 22nd - 24th at the Burl's Creek Event Grounds between Orillia and Barrie, Ontario. Today the festival is proud to announce a stacked bill with headlining acts such as The Killers, LCD Soundsystem, and Arcade Fire which doesn't include the countless amounts of killer artists like Mac DeMarco, The Arcs, Foals, M83 and so much more. Take a look at exactly what the new festival is all about and start to consider whether or not a trip to Canada is in your near feature. Get a peek at the unique festival below.