Phoenix Lights
Date: April 2 -3 , 2016
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Headliners: DJ Snake ,Excision , Kaskade, and Eric Prydz.
F4L Artist Recommendations: Drezo, Ghastly, Dr. Fresch, and Illenium.
Why This Fest: This is Phoenix’s spearheaded festival, with one of the biggest lineups Phoenix has seen yet. It’s sure to be one for the books! Taking place at Margaret T Hance Park, the venue will provide lots of room, and it’s spring in Arizona… Perfect outdoor party weather.
Euphoria
Date: April 7 -10, 2016
Location: Austin, Texas
Headliners: Bassnectar, STS9, Dillon Francis, Above and Beyond, and Polish Ambassadors.
F4L Artist Recommendations: Skydyed, Bass Physics, Goldfish, Griz, LOUDPVCK, Jai Wolf, Lil Dicky, and Autograf.
Why This Fest: Euphoria Music Festival is set to take over Carson Creek Ranch to celebrate five years of music, camping, art, nature and dancing. The festival features its best lineup to date and is located just 10 minutes from downtown Austin. Festival founder, Mitch Morales, is especially excited for the first ever Euphoria Pre-Moon party with Polish Ambassadors. See our interview with him.
Caprices
Date: April 7 -10, 2016
Location: Crans-Montana, Switzerland
F4L Artist Recommendations: Magda, Reresh, Guy Gerber, and DJ Tennis.
Why This Fest: If you love skiing, snowboarding, music and the Swiss Alps then this is the festivals for you! Caprices combines elements of incredible outdoor scenery with great EDM artists. Ski or snowboard all day and party all night, not too shabby!
Old Settlers
Date: April 14 – 17, 2016
Location: Driftwood, TX
Headliners: Dawes, Rodney Crowell, The Wood Brothers, Bob Schneider, The Jayhawks, The Suffers, The Jeff Austin Band, Della Mae, HONEYHONEY, The Deer, Sierra Hull, and The Accidentals.
F4L Artist Recommendations: The Accidentals, The Jayhawks, and Della Mae.
Why This Fest: Since 1987 this festival has been giving festival goers a one of kind atmosphere. Old Settlers festival includes music workshops where festival goers are recommended to bring their own instruments and learn some tips from the pros. At night festival artists often wander around the campsites and jam with attendees.
Coachella
Date: April 15 – 17, 2016 & April 22 – 24, 2016
Location: Indio, CA
Headliners: LCD Soundsystem, Guns N’ Roses, Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding, Jack U, M83, G-Eazy, Ice Cube, Disclosure, Zedd, A$AP Rocky, Halsey, Sia, Major Lazer, Flume, and Miike Snow.
F4L Artist Recommendations: Louis the Child, Tchami, Baauer, KSHMR, Thomas Jack, AC Slater, Vanic, AlunaGeorge, and Justin Martin.
Why This Fest: If you are looking for a place to get away from reality, leave your mind and problems at home, then come enjoy this multi-stage festival that has something to offer for everyone. Ranging from live legendary rock music to bass hitting electronic drops, the only thing that you will need to think of is how many artist can you fit within three days. Make sure to get an awesome house in Palm Springs to complete your weekend!
Jazz Fest
Date: April 22 – May 1, 2016
Location: New Orleans, LA
Headliners: Stevie Wonder, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snoop Dogg, Nick Jonas, J.Cole, Flo Rida, Janelle Monae, and Pearl Jam.
F4L Artist Recommendations: Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Big Freedia, Ellis Marsalis, and J.Cole.
Why This Fest: Over the years Jazz Fest has received many honors, including being named the Festival of the Year four times by Pollstar magazine. Jazz Fest showcases a wider, deeper lineup of essential American musical styles than any festival in the nation. Inspired by the spirit of Mahalia Jackson and the Eureka Brass Band back in 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival continues to celebrate the culture of Louisiana with the combined fervor of a gospel hymn and the joy of a jazz parade.
