Fusing the distinct universes of three beloved EDM festivals, the inaugural Depraved Oaks occasion will function DJ units from Martin Garrix, Eric Prydz and extra.
Austin’s self-proclaimed title because the Reside Music Capital of the World sometimes conjures pictures of dusty honky-tonks and earnest singer-songwriters clutching guitars like lifelines. However not this weekend, when Depraved Oaks Pageant involves city.
Organized by Disco Presents, the digital music occasion powerhouse helmed by James “Disco Donnie” Estopinal, the pageant lands in Austin October 25-26. For a metropolis that proudly hosts ACL and SXSW, Depraved Oaks represents a outstanding style growth, particularly for its red-hot rave neighborhood.
Set throughout 58 acres of riverside appeal on the historic Carson Creek Ranch, the inaugural two-day gathering is the genre-defying lovechild of a trio of beloved EDM festivals: Freaky Deaky, ILLfest and Summoning of the Eclipse. To that finish, it should unfold by advantage of a singular choose-your-own-adventure format, which lets attendees bounce between three distinct sonic universes and listen to units from Martin Garrix, Eric Prydz, Gryffin, Flux Pavilion, Eptic and plenty of extra.
In accordance with a press launch, Depraved Oaks is impressed by forest folklore and surrealist storytelling, a pageant “the place mystical creatures and shadowy figures roam amongst whimsical mild shows, hearth performances and large-scale interactive installations.” Whether or not this woodland EDM experiment turns into an annual custom or a good looking one-off stays to be seen, however Carson Creek Ranch will definitely witness one thing totally different than its standard fare this weekend.
Learn on to find 5 bizarre experiences you’ll discover on the first-ever Depraved Oaks Pageant. Tickets can be found right here.
The Giving Bushes
A pair of luminous “Giving Bushes” will mild up Depraved Oaks with twin functions. One invitations festivalgoers to hold handmade sun-catchers and inscribe hopeful messages, whereas its companion serves as a free alternate for trinkets and small treasures. As darkness falls, every beneficiant gesture makes the bushes glow brighter, remodeling goodwill into literal illumination.
The ConcertDome by Electrical Vary
Electrical Vary’s trippy ConcertDome is about for 3 distinct 20-minute experiences throughout the weekend, pairing a Juilliard-trained “degenerate” string quartet with 360° visuals and sound. Friday leans into pageant anthems, Saturday goes full dubstep and riddim, and Sunday pays tribute to the ILLfest stage lineup. Six reveals run nightly on a first-come foundation for campers solely.
Moonlit burlesque reveals and screenings
After darkish on the campgrounds, issues get witchy. Catch Enchanted Flesh: Depraved Tease of the Oaks, a moonlit burlesque present, earlier than settling in for Midnight on the Oaks, the place cult classics like The Darkish Crystal, Spirited Away, Labyrinth and The Fall flicker throughout out of doors screens. In the meantime, the grounds will keep buzzing with collaborative murals, kandi-making workshops, Polaroid swaps, reclaimed-material sculpture builds and camp video games.
Artist merch signing classes
Attendees of Depraved Oaks will be capable to meet their favourite artists by attending autograph classes on the pageant’s official merch sales space. Performing DJs who’ve been confirmed to take part within the signings embody Flux Pavilion, Kai Wachi, Darkish Coronary heart, Jackie Hollander, JEANIE, Vampa, Surf Mesa and PhaseOne.
Credit score: Photograph courtesy of PressThe Psychological Well being & Wellness Oasis
The “Psychological Well being & Wellness Oasis” affords festival-goers an opportunity to decompress between units with aura drawings, sun-catcher crafting for the Giving Tree, and RIIZE mood-regulating strips. Backed by Amplified Minds and OUTLET Psychological Well being, the area is alleged to “bridge creativity and self-care.” In the meantime, Finish Overdose will supplies essential Naloxone coaching all through the pageant grounds and tenting areas.
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