Elements just dropped their 2020 line-up and it’s SICK!!!! In addition to my boys from the awesomely amazing Desert Hearts crew, this year’s multi-day “sleepaway” celebration will see scene heavyweights like Bonobo, Four Tet, TOKiMONSTA, Chris Lake, Gramatik, Claude VonStroke and over 100 more artists!!
This year’s Elements Festival will be the fourth time the Brooklyn independent production crew, BangOn!NYC, takes over an amazing summer camp in Lakewood, PA to celebrate Memorial Day weekend and welcome the summer.
It’s a veritable adult playground that uses the existing camp infrastructure and stunning natural scenery to create the whimsical world of Elements, featuring FOUR main stages, (Earth, Air, Fire, Water), dozens of community-produced and renegade stages, large-scale art installations spanning from live performances to multi-sensory interactive experiences, and a packed schedule of risque programs and playful workshops and activities! It’s not hard to see why it’s my favorite festival!
The lush, green grounds will again be transformed into a giant installation, decorated with works from a myriad of groundbreaking artists. Attendees are encouraged to create their own masterpieces during live painting demonstrations, explore new tech-driven indoor art spaces, marvel at the Lost Forest’s magical “tree people,” set the dance floor ablaze with fire dancers, and start their own mobile parties on top of the production company’s ever-growing fleet of climbable art cars.
Element I — FIRE Stage (the “Main” stage)
Heating up Friday night, GRAMMY Award-winning producer Diplo will lead an inaugural US “Higher Ground” festival takeover, where he’ll introduce fans to his fresh, House-leaning catalogue with a little help from Lakewood veterans, Walker & Royce.
Ambient house stalwart Bonobo, cools things off on Saturday before they turn the heat back up with the king of smooth cuts, Chris Lake closing the stage on Sunday. Add to that, sizzlin’ sets from favorites like Dr. Fresch, The Golden Pony, J. Worra, Dirty Looks, and AKKI and we got a smoking hot lineup!
Element II — EARTH Stage (the “Bass” stage)
The epic, Bass-heavy Earth Stage will undergo a trippy makeover with the introduction of The Rabbit Hole, North America’s premiere psychedelic visual experience featuring state-of-the-art projection mapping and a walking trail of massive, glowing structures that will transport attendees to a never-before-seen wonderland.
Within this ethereal zone, rumbling acts like Jade Cicada, TOKiMONSTA, GRAMATIK, Emancipator, Rusko, and Manic Focus will ground us with heavy bass straight to the forest floor.
Element III — AIR Stage (the “late-night” stage)
Keeping things aloft on the Air Stage are Canadian electro-rockers Bob Moses, plus UK experimental producer Four Tet, progressive house visionary Yotto, All Day I Dream regular YokoO, and the fun-loving Desert Hearts crew, whose infectious energy is sure to get the treetops swaying with their special brand of House, Techno, and Love!
Element IV — WATER Stage (the “daytime” stage)
The captain of this year’s Water Stage is none other than Mister Dirtybird, himself, Claude VonStroke, whose bouncy, bubbly brand of House is certain to make big waves at the lakefront beach and popular daytime hangout, where revelers can dance in the sunlight to discofied beats, board a floating pirate ship, or take canoes out for a spin.
Across the beach, fashion-forward festies can dazzle or “be-dazzled” at the Unicorn Lounge, where they can drop-in for a hair braiding and other glitter-related needs.
The Rest of the Fest
On top of the amazing line up this year, five additional secret stages will feature dozens of local artists, resulting in an auditory scavenger hunt where everyone wins!
Those who want to awaken their inner child can participate in classic summer camp activities like roller skating, rock-climbing, water sports, campfire storytelling, and treehouse hangouts.
Should attendees crave a breather between sets and sights, they’ll find refuge at the Wellnest. The extensive roster of health and wellness programming expands to include diverse forms of yoga, Didjeridu massages, as well as the return of popular offerings such as meditative sound baths and sunset vinyasa.
“Festival-goers can dance from dusk until dawn, journey through immersive environments, take a dip in the serene lake, indulge in delicious eats from craft vendors, or hit reset with a meditative sound bath or expert-led yoga class.” said Brett Herman Co-Founder and Managing Director at BangOn!NYC. “Over the past four years we’ve delivered big surprises and created unforgettable, transformative memories for our festival family, and 2020 won’t disappoint.”
It’s these kinds of unexpected thrills that have helped Elements Lakewood emerge as the East Coast’s leading transformational camping festival. But this level of exploration takes a lot of energy. Thankfully, guests can stay sated by sampling tasty bites and sips from a wide selection of 24-hour vendors with options to satisfy any diet.
VIP and 3-day passes for Elements Lakewood 2020 are available now. Festival-goers can choose from a variety of accommodation options including camping, Glamping Village packages for up to 8 people, as well as private cabins, apartments, and bungalows for up to 20 people. For those traveling from Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., attendees can access Elements Lakewood via transportation partner Bus.com.
*Featured Image Via Elements Facebook*
