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Festival Coverage
Upon setting foot on the beautiful coast of Uvita, a wave of gratitude washes over as the realization of your arrival settles in. The epic journey attendees endure to reach this festival, whether it be flying for over 24 hours or having to secure shuttle and housing arrangements, the feeling of accomplishment and appreciation is […]
![[Festival Review + Photo Gallery] Dry Diggings Festival in Placerville, CA | September 25th + 26th, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/12092195_10208250000630292_132001202_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
After 5 days, 3000 miles, 45 hours of driving, 32 pit stops, and 22 cups of coffee, we finally made it to Dry Diggings Festival! Let us be the first to tell you that there was nothing ‘DRY” about Dry Diggings. We drove over 3,000 miles for California Roots very first Dry Diggings festival in […]
![[Festival Review + Photo Gallery] Musical Highlights of Arise Music Festival 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DSC02164.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
This year’s Arise Music Festival was one for the books – by far the only festival I’ve experienced with such a solid fusion of music lovers from all backgrounds. Everyone in attendance from young to old were in high spirits and ready to Arise and Shine by making their weekend the best it could be; […]
![[Festival Review + Photo Gallery] F.A.R.M. Fest 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DSC_0004.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
East Coast
In the past few years, music festivals have had a huge upswing in popularity. It seems like every weekend from May to September there’s at least one festival taking place in any given region of the country. But finding one that still manages to bring together a sense of unity and freedom for the […]
![[Festival Review + Photo Gallery] Northern Nights Music Festival 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/NN3.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
We came, we saw and now we will never fest the same! Having attended fests of all shapes, sizes, genres, locations and vibes, it’s hard not to have certain expectations of a new gathering. I wasn’t sure what to expect when arriving at Northern Nights, but I was not let down. In fact, I left […]
![[Festival Review] Contour Music Festival 2015: A Beacon Of Hope For Jackson](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/jacksonholecontour.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
The magic behind a first year festival is something that cannot be explained – like festie founding fathers, there’s an urge to explore and embrace the musical wilderness. When we first caught wind of Contour Music Festival taking place at one of the greatest skiing resorts in North America, we knew we had to be […]
![Blooming with the beat: Sonic Bloom finds the perfect new home for 2015 in Rye, Colorado [Festival Review + Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SB18.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Fulfilling a festival’s potential is never an easy process. Obstacles will line the way, and it may take more than a few tries to get all of the nuts and bolts in place. No festival knows that reality more so than Sonic Bloom, who seems to have finally found their home base this past June […]
![[Festival Review + Photo Gallery] What The Festival 2015 in Oregon](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_0328.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Written by Kris Von Krenner Music festivals are intended to be an experience. People who attend them are looking for a sense of community, an escape from the mundane, and a chance to express themselves freely. There is something primal about gathering with people to celebrate music, art and dance, and What the Festival is […]
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Electronic
There are many things that come to mind when thinking of the sweet moments of life, but it’s always the little things that end up meaning the most; sunshine, camp outs, and the overall ability to have a damn good time. Give me all three in an epic weekend and I’m stumbling over myself with […]
![[Review + Photo Gallery] Our Top 10 Most Memorable Moments of Sasquatch Music Festival 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/chromeo.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
All we can can say is Sasquatch Music Festival was up to festival par. From the unique lineup featuring acts that cannot be seen anywhere else this Summer, to the most gorgeous scenery we have ever laid eyes on, this fest impressed us on all levels. Although we enjoyed every minute of the experience, we […]