The Beautiful People of Vertex 2016

Lost in the fields of Cottonwood Meadows, nestled betwixt the 6 peaks of the Sawatch range, frolicked the smiling music loving faces of the people of Vertex. In its first year Vertex 2016 brought an eclectic group of music lovers from all walks of life to the beautiful Buena Vista venue. As one of the best music festivals of the summer season, Vertex 2016 allowed for so many memories, bonds, and of course plenty of good vibes.

Madison House and AEG Live did a phenomenal job putting together this vision for a truly beautiful all-encapsulating music festival, illuminating the meadow with lights, fire and smiling happy faces. The music was nothing to scoff at either. Vertex brought together a harmonious mixture of electronic jams by Odesza, Jai Wolf, and Gramatik with blusey jam-bandy goodness with Alabama Shakes and the Trey Anastasio Band (just to name a few).

Even with the beautiful location, mind blowing production value and of course, unparalleled lineup… A festival isn’t really a success without a great turnout of extraordinary music lovers. This album is for you, People of Vertex. Revel in the memories and the fact that you were a part of the first of a clearly soon to be long-lasting music festival.

A quick slap of the bag before heading in

Meeting of the Bros, planning their festival attack

Plenty of relaxing in the Victorian – Mediterranean lounge area

Festival cuddles are the best cuddles…

Shout out to Electric Forest!

This funny man with his funny laundry house

Sometimes, its invigorating to stop and look at all the smiling happy faces surrounding you

Pretty friends feelin’ pretty jams

Rare shot of not one but three wild cats

And of course it wouldn’t be a proper festival without some hoops

There was a good handful of future festee-heads

Our Robot Overlord

Flowing costumes that shined at night

Ain’t nothing better than reuniting with your crew after wandering around aimlessly to find them

Just a few totems at this fest, but all great nonetheless

Group Shot!

Just look at that campsite view

Kisses, hugs and straight up feelin it

A sea of people, from all walks of life, brought together through the pure love of music

And don’t forget save the memories

People of Vertex 2016 thank you. Thank you for not only being a part of this marvelous first festival, but truly making it one to never forget. Until next year!