"Rise Festival 2025: Uniting Music, Art, and Community in the Mojave Desert"
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"Rise Festival 2025: Uniting Music, Art, and Community in the Mojave Desert"
[!CDATA[Experience the magic of Rise Festival, a unique event that started as a stunning Instagram moment in the Mojave Desert and has now evolved into a full-scale music festival featuring top acts like Rüfüs du Sol, Calvin Harris, and John Mayer. Set to take place from Oct. 3-5 at the Jean Dry Lake Bed near Las Vegas, this event promises an unforgettable experience for attendees. With around 20,000 people expected each day, Rise Festival is known as the world's largest sky lantern festival. Tickets will be available for purchase on the festival's website starting May 16. After a brief hiatus in 2024, Rise Festival returned with a new CEO, David Oehm, and president and COO Ashley Goodhue-White, both seasoned professionals in the festival industry. The festival was acquired by the NobleLight Foundation in 2024 and transformed into a nonprofit charitable event focused on positive socioeconomic and environmental change. The lineup for this year's festival features 17 artists spanning various genres, creating a diverse musical experience for attendees. Rise Festival offers three distinct experiences for guests to enjoy. The Path, a desert lounge area, provides a tranquil space for relaxation and reflection amidst an open art gallery. The Compass is where the sky lantern release takes place twice nightly, offering a unique opportunity for attendees to participate in a collective art installation by releasing lanterns with personalized messages. Finally, the Horizon Stage hosts the headliners and other acts, providing a captivating musical experience under the desert sky. With gates opening at 3 p.m. daily and the festival concluding by midnight, Rise Festival ensures a well-organized and memorable event for all attendees. The organizers work closely with local authorities and environmental organizations to ensure the event leaves a positive impact on the surrounding area. Join us at Rise Festival for a one-of-a-kind experience that combines music, art, and community in the heart of the Mojave Desert.]]