Rave Culture Cast

The Future of Rave Culture Cast 💙

Welcome back to Rave Culture Cast! After a break this Summer, I'm back to share some major updates on some major life changes, career growth and the future of my podcast 👀It's been a wild journey since this all began in April 2019. I'm excited to take a look back at how this all began and what direction I'm headed in next 💙Thank you to all my RaveCasters for listening and supporting over the past 5 years 🫶➡️ Catch my radio show on Insomniac Radio ONE every Monday - Friday from 5-7pm PST and Saturdays 9am - 12pm PST! https://insomniacradio.com/➡️ Download the app here - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/insomniac-radio/id6739225590________________________________LET’S CONNECT ✌🏼 Rave Culture Cast → https://beacons.ai/raveculturecastInstagram→ https://www.instagram.com/emmakapotes/Twitter → https://twitter.com/emmakapotesFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/emmakapotes/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@emmakapotes

Was 24 Hours at Bonnaroo Worth It? My Honest Bonnaroo Review 👀

Bonnaroo 2025: The Festival That Ended Too Soon 💔This was my first Bonnaroo experience and it was memorable to say the least! Although we only got one day on the Farm, it was an incredible start to the weekend and I got the idea of what the Bonnaroo community is all about 🫶In this festival review, I'm covering: 👉 Travel, Accommodations & First Impressions👉 My Top Sets & Stages Designs👉 Food, Drinks & Brand Actviations 👉 Camping & Afters 👉 Weather & Festival CancellationI'm super grateful to have gotten the chance to experience Bonnaroo even if it was just for one day!

Building a Dance Music Empire: Pete Kalamoutsos on Echostage, Club Glow & WorldPride DC Ep246

Grab your tickets to Project Glow (affiliate link): https://bit.ly/3ovt98c.This week, I'm joined by Pete Kalamoutsos—the powerhouse promoter and visionary behind Washington D.C.'s thriving electronic music scene! As the founder of Club Glow and Echostage, Pete has helped transform D.C. into a global dance music destination 🌎.In this episode, we dive into the origin story of Club Glow, how Echostage became a world-renowned venue, launching Project Glow Festival, and his latest role in producing WorldPride DC 2025—the first of its kind in the U.S. Get inspired by Pete’s journey, passion for the scene, and vision for the future of inclusive, large-scale events in dance music 🎶.Connect with Pete: https://www.instagram.com/peteglowdc/Follow Echostage: https://www.instagram.com/echostage/Follow Club Glow: https://www.instagram.com/clubglow/Follow Project Glow: https://www.instagram.com/projectglowfest/.Connect with Rave Culture Cast: ⁠https://beacons.ai/raveculturecast⁠ .Affiliate Links:💸 USE CODE EMMAK to save 10% off Lunautics: https://lunautics.com/💸 USE CODE LOOPX-EMMAKAPOTES to save 15% off Loop Earplugs: https://www.loopearplugs.com/💸 USE CODE: KAPOTES to save $ off any lunchbox orders over $99 - http://bit.ly/2JklpS7💸 USE CODE: EMMAK for $5 off lunchbox's Mini Backpack, Lite Pack, Phone Satchel, Snack or Sling pack - http://bit.ly/2JklpS7

Is Coachella Worth It for Dance Music Fans? Our Festival Recap 🏜️ Ep245

We’re back from the desert and giving you our full Coachella 2025 recap and honest review! 🌴✨In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and fellow content creator @VibeWithAde to break down everything about our weekend—from our Airbnb and travel setup to the GA experience, best and worst performances, fave stage designs, and what the crowd was really like this year. We also dive into the food and drinks, brand activations, and whether Coachella is worth it for dance music fans!If you're thinking of going next year or just want the real scoop on how it all went down, this episode is for you 👀🎶👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments—did you go? Are you planning to in 2026?Connect with Ade: https://www.instagram.com/vibewithade/Connect with Rave Culture Cast: ⁠https://beacons.ai/raveculturecast⁠ Affiliate Links:💸 USE CODE LOOPX-EMMAKAPOTES to save 15% off Loop Earplugs: https://www.loopearplugs.com/💸 USE CODE: KAPOTES to save $ off any lunchbox orders over $99 - http://bit.ly/2JklpS7💸 USE CODE: EMMAK for $5 off lunchbox's Mini Backpack, Lite Pack, Phone Satchel, Snack or Sling pack - http://bit.ly/2JklpS7

Inside Electric Forest's Immersive Art, Experiences & More with Creative Director Nova Han Ep244 🌳

Step into the world of immersive experience design with Nova Han, the visionary Creative Director of Electric Forest 🌳 In this episode, we explore Nova’s two-decade career bringing to life fan-favorite installations like The Hangar, Dream Emporium, Honeycomb stage, Tripolee, and the legendary Ranch Arena performances featuring String Cheese Incident 🎶Nova shares how she brings imagination to reality—balancing creativity with fan feedback, environmental challenges, and real-world logistics. We dive into the art of immersive storytelling, building unforgettable festival moments, and how she leads one of the most iconic creative teams in live entertainment today! Connect with Nova Han: https://novahan.com/Follow Nova Han: https://www.instagram.com/novahan/Connect with Rave Culture Cast: ⁠https://beacons.ai/raveculturecast⁠ Affiliate Links:💸 USE CODE LOOPX-EMMAKAPOTES to save 15% off Loop Earplugs: https://www.loopearplugs.com/💸 USE CODE: KAPOTES to save $ off any lunchbox orders over $99 - http://bit.ly/2JklpS7💸 USE CODE: EMMAK for $5 off lunchbox's Mini Backpack, Lite Pack, Phone Satchel, Snack or Sling pack - http://bit.ly/2JklpS7