FT: 3 things to tell the attendees about the event that they otherwise wouldn’t know:

CP: We would like the attendees to know that in planning this festival, every step of the way, that we have stayed conscious and true to the roots of each culture represented. We are molding this experience based off of the original mentalities of these communities, and we hope to spark a revival and revolution of something that once was, but never forgotten.

Secondly, by choosing international guests such as Koxbox, Liondub, Mubali and Soul Slinger, we are honoring the pioneers of these cultures. Paired with national and regional pioneers such as Pish Posh, Om Olak, Matos & Lovelace, Luis Campos, Mizeyesis, and Aaron Fractaltribe to name a few, the majority of the lineup can be seen as influential and inspirational pillars of these communities.

Last but not least, Echo Lake in itself holds an incredible amount of history in these cultures. We feel honored and blessed to work together with the land to turn a new page as it progresses into a newly renovated state of the art music venue.



FT: What are you doing to make your festival stand out from all the rest?

CP: We think this question should remain unanswered because collectively, all of the tribes in this area are working towards to same goals, and we fully support and love each one of them.

FT: Tell us about a person behind the scenes on your team that doesn’t get much recognition.

CP: Kalomo Jordan stays behind the scenes for most of our gatherings, but in reality he is one of the most influential voices in our tribe. It would be hard for one to see the amount of love and effort he pours into his art and music, without physically being there to witness him quietly at work. He is a beacon of light and love, and our entire tribe looks up to him as a mentor whether it be for tips on their mixing, their style of painting, or just for some solid words of advice. He is a pioneer of these communities and has witnessed the growth since the early 90s.



FT: Anything else you want to add about this years event?

CP: Well, we’ve covered pretty much everything. 3 stages. Psytrance, Jungle, and IDM/Dub. Large scale art and decor. Healing. Drum circles. Fire performances. Art gallery… All the important elements in a festival. Add free car camping, water, hot showers, and indoor bathrooms to that, along with electric hookups on the campsites, and you’ve got an amazing weekend.