Elements Delivers Spiritual Experience for Sixth Edition with Industry-Leading Lineup

August 20, 2023

Electronic music lovers from across the realm gathered in Long Pond, Pennslyvania for a weekend filled with some of the industry’s leading artists

For a stunning sixth edition, Elements Music and Arts Festival returned to Pennslyvania with a lineup of elite electronic music artists. Spanning the vast spectrum of genres, the festival boasted top-of-the-roster bass music artists like REZZ, Subtronics, and Of The Trees to leaders of the underground Chris Lake, John Summit, and Gorgon City.

Just as the name implies, attendees experienced all of the Earth’s elements throughout the weekend. From the impressive display of pyro across the stages to a brief evacuation due to a thunderstorm, the experience seamlessly portrayed the name of the event. The immersive experience offered a range of uniquely curated art installations for fans to explore as well as a diverse offering of festival vendors.

Early arrival attendees were treated to an exclusive performance from Seven Lions on Thursday ahead of doors officially opening. On Friday, thousands of fans descended on the expansive venue for a variety of offerings. Starting in the early morning, workshops from jewelry wire wrapping to sound bath healing started the weekend on a peaceful note. The four stages affectionately dubbed Water, Earth, Air, and Fire kicked off in the early afternoon, setting the tone for the days to come.

Earth Stage hosted the likes of Manic Focus, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Mersiv, Lotus, STS9, and an unforgettable closing set from Ganja White Night. Over at the Fire Stage, dance music aficionados were treated to sets from Tres Mortimer, Sam Blacky, Tchami, and a high-energy closing set from house music golden boy John Summit. The Air Stage proved to be the gem of the evening, with the aesthetic stage providing the picturesque location for sets from Qrion, Tinlicker, Eli & Fur, and Elderbrook.

Day two started strong with sets from Kaleena Zanders and LP Giobbi at the Water stage. Moore Kismet, Daily Bread, and Peekaboo effortlessly commanded the crowd at the Earth Stage while melodic wizards Massane and Lane 8 captivated the hearts of fans at the Fire stage as the rain slowly started coming in.

As mother nature had other plans, attendees were forced to evacuate due to a looming thunderstorm in the area to maintain the safety of all. After a short hiatus, Elements welcomed attendees back to the grounds for delayed sets from Gorgon City, Subtronics, and 2023’s favorite act Skrillex.

The third and final day of the festival proved to be a core memory for all. With the sun shining and the promise of one final day, the energy was high among attendees and performers. Sunday highlights included Westend’s early afternoon set at the Water Stage, Koopmusik at the Air Stage, and Level Up at the Earth Stage as the sun was setting. Festival organizer and artist Golden Pony heated things up at the Fire Stage ahead of Honeyluv, Noizu, and Chris Lake. Space mom aka REZZ delivered a mind-altering set at the Earth Stage followed by a nostalgia-fueled set from Porter Robinson. Attendees were treated to a whopping 45 extra minutes from Porter Robinson as the artist blended genres from electro to techno.

Overall, the festival’s staggering lineup kept the energy at an all-time high throughout the weekend. While maintaining an intimate nature, Elements Music & Arts Festival welcomed attendees new and old to revel in one of the East Coast’s most charming festivals. We can’t wait to see what the seventh edition holds for this special festival.