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Major Name-Dropping In The Tomorrowland 2016 Lineup!

March 2, 2016

Tomorrowland just started dropping their phenomenal 2016 lineup. Watch out for some exciting new stages and acts! The Tomorrowland lineup is one of the most awaited in the world, featuring the hottest names ...

Fall Out Boy And Chvrches Added To Massive Reading & Leeds Lineup

Brij Dalvi

March 1, 2016

FS News, International

As if Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Disclosure and Foals weren't enough to top an extremely well-stacked lineup for the annual Reading & Leeds festival, a final lineup announcement has brought out a double whammy...

Private Pill Testing At Australian Festivals Faces Government Opposition

Brij Dalvi

March 1, 2016

FS News, International

As the Australian music festival scene tries to recover from a plague of issues in recent times, two experts have taken it upon themselves to sort out the rampant drug issue by initiating trial runs of drug tes...

Hardwell’s “World’s Biggest Guestlist” Was A Raging Success!

Mohit Thakkar

March 1, 2016

FS News, International, Local

Hardwell's World's Biggest Guestlist sparked a revolution by raising funds for charity while simultaneously giving fans a more intimate experience. The World's Biggest Guestlist went down in history as the w...

It’s The Ship Will Return Bigger Than Ever!

Mohit Thakkar

February 26, 2016

FS News, International

It's The Ship, just had a successful second edition three months ago and it seems a third edition is already in the works with some cool changes! Asia's largest cruise festival, It's The Ship, sold out last ...

This Festival Wants You To Dress Up As Richie Hawtin For A Day

Mohit Thakkar

February 26, 2016

FS News, International

This year, The Bloc Festival wants you to look like Richie Hawtin, in all his minimalist glory. The Bloc Festival is known for their annual tradition of picking some of the most ridiculous fancy dress themes...

An American Comedy Festival Is Fighting “White Privilege”

Mohit Thakkar

February 26, 2016

FS News, International

The Cinder Block Comedy festival charges "straight white men" more than women and the LGBTQ community to apply for a spot at the festival. The Cinder Block Comedy Festival is protesting against the wage gap ...

A Wonderful Literary Festival Was Held In Lahore Over The Weekend

Mohit Thakkar

February 24, 2016

FS News, International, Local

The Lahore Literary Festival took place despite security threats which led to a venue change and the festival being shortened by a day. Though security concerns caused the festival to be moved from the Alham...

“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” Celebrates 30th Anniversary With A Festival

Mohit Thakkar

February 24, 2016

FS News, International

One of the greatest "coming of age" films of the '80s will get its own festival to commemorate the milestone! via GIPHY "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" has been a classic film for angst filled teenagers sinc...

A Single Music Festival Brought Over $1 Billion In Revenue To Las Vegas!

Mohit Thakkar

February 24, 2016

FS News, International

According to a study, the Electric Daisy Carnival was solely responsible for over $1 billion in revenue for a Las Vegas County. Insomiac, the parent company of Electric Daisy Carnival, Beyond Wonderland, Ele...

Here’s An Amazing Festival That Incorporates Yoga + Slacklining

Mohit Thakkar

February 24, 2016

FS News, International

Wanderlust posted an inspirational video of a group of female "slackliners" incorporating meditation into their technique. This video is sure to make you want to get up and go to the Wanderlust festival ...

J.Cole Performed A Notorious B.I.G. Track At An LA Festival

Mohit Thakkar

February 23, 2016

FS News, International

J.Cole paid tribute to the late rapper by performing his classic hit, "Hypnotize." Rapper/Producer J.Cole was seen performing at Shaun White's Air+Style festival. The two day festival features music on two s...

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