There were still great sets from the likes of Da Tweekaz and DJ Isaac, but that stage has downsized significantly over the years. I also was really looking forward to the Wasteland stage at EDCLV, but was ultimately let down. There were also a lot of set time conflicts – choosing between Gryffin, Tiesto, and Martin Garrix on Saturday night wasn’t easy. While EDC Las Vegas has the deeper lineup with eight stages going on at all times, the schedule felt a bit empty compared to past years. Also, I’m pretty sure there was less sound bleed in Florida, even though the grounds were significantly smaller. Tinker Field is mostly on grass and dirt instead of concrete and asphalt, and the commute is easier. I don’t think I’ve ever felt more exhaustion than I do after walking on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway all weekend. Hosting pool parties and afters with artists like Baauer, Snails, Eprom, Lee Foss, Happy Colors, and Manic Focus, Home Bass was like a second festival perfectly placed around EDC weekend.
Personally, I was at Home Bass every night (and afternoon). And with the festival ending at midnight, there’s plenty of aftershows to choose from. It also mostly eliminates the option of afterparties.ĮDC Orlando, on the other hand, is close to the city. But when its October, or even when its May, it just doesn’t seem necessary. Back when the festival was in June, it made sense for the festival to be he held from 7 PM-6 AM. I think a big part of that is the time shift your body has to undergo at EDCLV. Recently expanding to three days, the energy felt significantly more positive in Orlando. I had attended once in 2018 it was a decent time, but the fest was only two days and didn’t really compare to Vegas. I wasn’t really expecting much going into EDC Orlando. Staying up until 6 AM and either struggling to find a way home from the racetrack or staying in the campgrounds with bumping bass until 11 is extremely exhausting, and it shows in the overall vibe of the festival. However, the energy and money it requires just doesn’t seem worth it anymore. Set and SettingĮDC Las Vegas – and my first Camp EDC – was definitely a lot of fun. And ending it with EDC Orlando couldn’t have been more perfect. Starting back in April with Ubbi Dubbi and continuing through fall with events like Lost Lands and Spring Awakening, an unforgettable year of live music is slowly winding down. It was something I committed to months ago with the mindset of attending every festival I could in 2021. However, EDC Orlando was quietly the better festival in 2021.Īt first, the idea of heading to Florida after recently getting back from Las Vegas seemed like a bit much. EDC Las Vegas is widely recognized as one of the best EDM festivals in the world. Or…maybe Chicago or New York if you’ve been around for a while.
When you think of Insomniac Events and Electric Daisy Carnival, your mind probably instantly goes to Las Vegas. While Insomniac’s flagship event in Las Vegas is still a top festival, EDC Orlando 2021 delivered on a more memorable experience.
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