Severe Weather Causes Forbidden Kingdom Opening Delay Resulting in Rare B4B Set

Despite facing unforeseen weather conditions, Day 1 of Forbidden Kingdom ultimately triumphed in delivering an unheard-of B4B performance.

Bassheads nationwide encountered unexpected delays to the start of Forbidden Kingdom as severe weather ravaged the festival grounds. However, what seemed like a setback for Forbidden Kingdom turned into an unforgettable experience in the form of a rare B4B set. Sullivan King, Svdden Death, Excision, and Wooli took center stage, electrifying the crowd and making the delay well worth the wait.

Forbidden Kingdom, held at a sprawling outdoor venue in Orlando, Florida, was ready to start off with a bang. Excitement was palpable as fans gathered to witness some of the biggest names in the bass music scene. However, nature had other plans, as a sudden storm swept through the area and prompted serious safety concerns.

The festival swiftly made the decision to postpone its opening to safeguard the well-being of everyone involved.  Fans complied, albeit disappointed, but little did they know that the misfortune would lead to an extraordinary collaboration. Behind the scenes, organizers cooked up a plan to ensure fans got to see their favorite artists perform.

As the storm passed and the skies cleared, the stage was finally set for the day to continue. The organizers, determined to make up for lost time, decided to create a unique experience for the attendees. Sullivan King, Svdden Death, Excision, and Wooli, all renowned artists in their own right, joined forces for a two-hour B4B set, much to the crowd’s delight.

The energy in the air was palpable as the four artists took their positions on stage. Fans erupted into cheers and applause, realizing they were about to witness something truly special. The Forbidden Kingdom grounds turned into an immersive soundscape, pulsating with raw energy and heavy bass drops.

Despite the weather, fans took to social media to make light of a damp situation.  One Twitter user caught footage of a festivalgoer attempting to mop up the puddles in the grass.  Others posted videos of people using the wet grounds as a super-slide. Overall, the online bass community expressed an outpouring of awe and gratitude for the historic performance they witnessed.

The B4B set proved to be a masterclass in collaborative artistry. From Sullivan King’s guitar-shredding sounds to Svdden Death’s bone-rattling dubstep, Excision’s earth-shaking drops, and Wooli’s melodic interludes, every beat was an auditory journey. The “Forbidden Four” B4B set not only made up for the delay but also elevated the festival to new heights.

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Having grown up just an earshot from Ultra Miami’s venue Bayfront Park, it was next to impossible for me not to fall in love with electronic music. My love for music was evidently strong enough for me to write my college essay on festival culture and continue attending Ultra for 10+ years now. I have always had a knack for writing and the power of words, which I continued cultivating through a Philosophy degree in college. Now, I am finishing up law school and hope to merge my passions by working in the music industry. I am an avid traveler and am certainly not afraid to hop on a plane for a music event. My next bucket list items to attend are Tomorrowland in Belgium and ADE in the Netherlands. Though the list could go on forever, some of my favorite artists include Franky Wah, Kevin de Vries, Eli Brown, and John Summit.

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