Festival Report Card: Ultra Japan 2025

Ultra Japan returned to Tokyo’s sleek, convenient, and uniquely urban Odaiba Waterfront from September 13-14, marking the festival’s 10th anniversary. Unlike most festivals stranded in the wilderness, this one sits between the ocean and a shopping mall, where you can grab sushi, shop for souvenirs, and still hear Martin Garrix drop “Animals” in the distance. […]

Festival Report Card: Electric Forest 2025

Tucked away on a 2,000-acre ranch in the small Village of Rothbury, Michigan, lies one of the modern American festival scene’s most profound music experiences, Electric Forest. Whether for its woodland maze of light and color, lengthy soundtrack of world-beating party music, or renowned experiential art, the four-day camping festival has built a decade-old reputation […]

Festival Report Card: Lightning In A Bottle 2025

Lightning in a Bottle (LIB) is billed as “a place where the ordinary fades and the extraordinary takes its place.” This year, that sentiment felt more true than ever. From May 21-25, the shores of Buena Vista Lake—near Bakersfield, California—once again became a vivid portal of creativity, connection, and self-discovery. Attendees packed their bags, ready to […]

Festival Report Card: Beyond Wonderland SoCal 2025

It was a no-brainer for us to kick off our 2025 festival season with Beyond Wonderland SoCal. No other festival in Southern California fully embraces its theme quite like this one. When you step into the NOS Events Center, you’re transported into a surreal fantasy world that grows bigger and more immersive each year. While […]

Festival Report Card: EDC Mexico 2025

Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) returned in 2025 to Mexico City for the 11th edition of EDC Mexico. This EDC is the perfect mix of Mexico’s vibe and Insomniac’s magic, and one that festival goers won’t want to miss.  Hosted at Mexico City’s Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, the festival featured performances from artists such as Sara Landry, […]

Festival Report Card: EDC Thailand 2025

This past January, Insomniac celebrated a significant milestone in its history with the inaugural edition of EDC Thailand. This festival offered a unique take on the beloved Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC). Although smaller than other editions, it still captured the magic, incredible music, and vibrant energy we cherish when gathering under the electric sky. Held […]