Chicano Batman

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 installationssurprise 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)

Why Forecastle Has The Most Diverse 2017 Lineup

Forecastle Festival will be celebrating 15 Years at Sea at the beautiful Waterfront Park July 14th - 16th this year in Louisville, Kentucky. Forecastle is no stranger to the festival scene and has grown immense popularity over the past six years. Today we'll be happy to tell you why we think Forecastle truly holds the most diverse 2017 lineup.

So from the gecko, the three headlining acts are massive names on such enormous different platforms. You'll be able to experience a once in a lifetime live show from LCD Soundsystem, the true definition of modern rock with Weezer, and our all time favorite electronic act, Odesza. Honestly, these three performance over a three-day weekend would be memorable enough for many to attend and we solute Forecastle for bringing different themed headliners each night.

Each day, Forecastle carefully hand selected 17 - 20 performances that literally have the exact amount of 'oomph' you've been looking for. Experience major hip hop artists all weekend including Vince Staples, Run The Jewels, Waka Flocka Flame, Kaiydo, Jack Harlow, and Pell.

Not only does Forecastle bring the perfect amount of hype with rhymes but the powerful electronic selection is even better. Party with Griz, Cashmere Cat, Ekali, Giraffage, What So Not, Tycho, and of course Odesza.

If you're into some country twang, this blend of artists will 100% get your egg on. Come and get down with Aaron Lee Tasjan, Mandolin Orange, Mondo Cozmo, Conor Oberst, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, and Sturgill Simpson.

If you're chasing an experience that will fulfill your spirits then you need to see Charles Bradley, J.D. McPherson, Teddy Abrams, Chicano Batman, Twin Limb, Whitney, Classixx, Real Estate, Foxygen, STRFKR, Phantogram, Spoon, Cage The Elephant, and the legendary LCD Soundsystem.

If you're someone who digs on all sorts of music then you probably would love the indie / pop selection Forecastle is bringing this year. Dance and jam to some of your favorites including COIN, Joseph, K.Flay, Lany, NEEDTOBREATHE, Judah and the Lion, Capital Cities, X Ambassadors, along with PJ Harvey.

Whether it's hip hop, electronic, country, rock and roll, indie, or pop, just take a look at what everything this must go-to event will entail in a unique environment on the water. No matter who you are or what you listen to, you are clearly welcome with open arms at Forecastle Festival. Consider where you'll be this summer because Kentucky might be calling your name.

Tickets for your next festival to bring a few friends or your loved one to are going for as low as $189 right NOW. Please find all of your Payment Plan, General Admission, GA Plus, and VIP ticketing options here

PS..... If you've ever contemplated on attending Forecastle Festival, this is the year to go people! We'll see you on the waterfront.