Electric Forest Music Festivaltag:www.mlive.com,2017:/rothbury/index.ssf/53332017-06-22T13:57:14ZNews, reviews, bands, lineup, photos and videoMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceRothbury calls off 2010 event, may return in 2011tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/rothbury/index.ssf//5333.41386002010-01-22T21:58:32Z2010-01-24T05:26:12ZOfficials blames "various artists' recording and touring schedules."MLive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/jhaywood/index.html
Officials blames "various artists' recording and touring schedules."
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and 19 other funny band names at Electric Foresttag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.209031952017-06-21T16:13:27Z2017-06-22T13:57:14ZThe music festival features electronic/dance and folk artists in Rothbury, Michigan.Eric Gaertner | egaertne@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/egaertner/index.html
The music festival features electronic/dance and folk artists in Rothbury, Michigan.
Reddit users react to Fetty Wap, rest of Electric Forest initial lineuptag:www.mlive.com,2016:/entertainment/muskegon/index.ssf/4627.179370082016-02-06T09:16:27Z2016-06-14T18:52:02ZHere are a few thoughts about the 2016 Electric Forest lineup.Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/BrandonChampion7/index.html
Here are a few thoughts about the 2016 Electric Forest lineup.
It's the people of Electric Forest that make the festival one of a kindtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.164040632015-06-28T19:20:34Z2015-06-29T15:01:26ZThousands of people from throughout the United States and beyond attend the event held at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury. They have different backgrounds, they are from different places, but uniting them all is a love for being themselves, however eccentric they may be.Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/BrandonChampion7/index.html
Thousands of people from throughout the United States and beyond attend the event held at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury. They have different backgrounds, they are from different places, but uniting them all is a love for being themselves, however eccentric they may be.
10 random things to discover inside Electric Forest's Sherwood Forest tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.164002772015-06-28T11:04:31Z2015-06-28T14:34:53ZThe Sherwood Forest is the signature attraction located throughout the sprawling festival grounds at the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury. There's something for everyone hidden within the trees, the trick is finding it all.Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/BrandonChampion7/index.html
The Sherwood Forest is the signature attraction located throughout the sprawling festival grounds at the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury. There's something for everyone hidden within the trees, the trick is finding it all.
Reaction to Electric Forest's new hammock policy mixed; some disregard rulestag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.163943232015-06-27T09:01:28Z2015-06-27T13:55:56ZThe policy, which was announced in May, says that hammocks can only be hung in designated "Hammock Zones." In previous years, there have been no restrictions on where hammocks could be hung and as a result hundreds can be seen during the day in the scenic Sherwood Forest.Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/BrandonChampion7/index.html
The policy, which was announced in May, says that hammocks can only be hung in designated "Hammock Zones." In previous years, there have been no restrictions on where hammocks could be hung and as a result hundreds can be seen during the day in the scenic Sherwood Forest.
See if Electric Forest attendees set the world record for largest group hugtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.163940192015-06-26T20:48:58Z2015-06-26T22:36:34ZElectric Forest attendees gathered to make hug history on Friday, June 26.Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/BrandonChampion7/index.html
Electric Forest attendees gathered to make hug history on Friday, June 26.
Electric Forest organizers release performance schedule, reveal pleasant surprisetag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.161986812015-06-04T16:13:16Z2015-06-04T21:37:15ZElectric Forest 2015 is fast approaching. As if fans around the country weren't excited enough, festival organizers revealed one more surprise on Wednesday, June 3.Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/BrandonChampion7/index.html
Electric Forest 2015 is fast approaching. As if fans around the country weren't excited enough, festival organizers revealed one more surprise on Wednesday, June 3.
Mass gathering permit for Electric Forest 2015 gets approval; 4-day event scheduled for Junetag:www.mlive.com,2014:/entertainment/muskegon/index.ssf/4627.144736542014-11-12T19:32:25Z2015-06-04T15:50:37ZThe Grant Township Board approved a mass gathering permit by a split 3-2 vote at its meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, which means the widely-popular music festival at the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury will go on as scheduled next summerBrandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/BrandonChampion7/index.html
The Grant Township Board approved a mass gathering permit by a split 3-2 vote at its meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, which means the widely-popular music festival at the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury will go on as scheduled next summer
Electric Forest 2014: Best of the festival in visualstag:www.mlive.com,2014:/entertainment/muskegon/index.ssf/4627.133105112014-07-01T10:44:36Z2014-07-01T11:36:28ZMLive Muskegon Chronicle multimedia specialist Ken Stevens, and multimedia interns Tommy Martino and Madelyn Hastings selected their favorite images to share from their weekend of documenting the music festival.Madelyn Hastings | mhasting@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/madelynhastings/index.html
MLive Muskegon Chronicle multimedia specialist Ken Stevens, and multimedia interns Tommy Martino and Madelyn Hastings selected their favorite images to share from their weekend of documenting the music festival.
Electric Forest 2014: Event officials clean up Double JJ Resort as festival comes to a closetag:www.mlive.com,2014:/entertainment/muskegon/index.ssf/4627.133103802014-06-30T22:34:39Z2014-06-30T23:39:57ZFestival officials and teams of volunteers spent the morning hours on Monday, June 30 cleaning up the site and dissembling fixtures featured during the fourth-annual music-featured event which was held June 26-29 at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury.Dillon Davis | ddavis11@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/DillonDavis/index.html
Festival officials and teams of volunteers spent the morning hours on Monday, June 30 cleaning up the site and dissembling fixtures featured during the fourth-annual music-featured event which was held June 26-29 at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury.
Electric Forest 2014: Watch the Sherwood Forest transform from day to nighttag:www.mlive.com,2014:/entertainment/muskegon/index.ssf/4627.133057422014-06-30T18:02:02Z2014-06-30T19:17:29ZCheck out the transformation of Sherwood Forest at the Electric Forest music festival by use of this special photo technology.Madelyn Hastings | mhasting@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/madelynhastings/index.html
Check out the transformation of Sherwood Forest at the Electric Forest music festival by use of this special photo technology.
Electric Forest 2014: Psychedelic Friendship Bingo is as unpredictable as it is uniquetag:www.mlive.com,2014:/entertainment/muskegon/index.ssf/4627.133038852014-06-29T23:01:16Z2014-07-01T05:58:45ZThis isn't your grandmother's Bingo. It's Psychedelic Friendship Bingo, an improvised, interactive game show held at The Observatory in the heart of the Electric Forest Festival's Sherwood Forest, "an undisclosed part of Michigan."Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/BrandonChampion7/index.html
This isn't your grandmother's Bingo. It's Psychedelic Friendship Bingo, an improvised, interactive game show held at The Observatory in the heart of the Electric Forest Festival's Sherwood Forest, "an undisclosed part of Michigan."
Electric Forest 2014: There are plenty of options when it comes to the food of the festivaltag:www.mlive.com,2014:/entertainment/muskegon/index.ssf/4627.133005012014-06-29T16:52:19Z2014-06-29T21:22:20ZFrom burgers to brats to pizza and poutine, the music festival in Rothbury has plenty to offer when it comes to edible delights.Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/BrandonChampion7/index.html
From burgers to brats to pizza and poutine, the music festival in Rothbury has plenty to offer when it comes to edible delights.
Electric Forest 2014: Watch a visual walkthrough of Sherwood Foresttag:www.mlive.com,2014:/entertainment/muskegon/index.ssf/4627.133009832014-06-29T10:43:15Z2014-06-29T12:19:32ZWhen asked, the majority of attendees are at a loss for words to describe the forest. A visual walkthrough may help to show the uniqueness of the decor. Watch a video from the point of view as a guest in the forest.Madelyn Hastings | mhasting@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/madelynhastings/index.html
When asked, the majority of attendees are at a loss for words to describe the forest. A visual walkthrough may help to show the uniqueness of the decor. Watch a video from the point of view as a guest in the forest.
Electric Forest 2014: Nighttime reveals Sherwood Forest's secrets, but can you find your way?tag:www.mlive.com,2014:/entertainment/muskegon/index.ssf/4627.132991732014-06-28T22:41:32Z2014-06-29T00:54:08ZThe signature attraction of the Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury serves as a relaxing oasis during the day, but once the sun goes down, the seemingly normal forest is transformed into a psychedelic labyrinth of lights, music and uniquely-crafted hangouts.Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/BrandonChampion7/index.html
The signature attraction of the Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury serves as a relaxing oasis during the day, but once the sun goes down, the seemingly normal forest is transformed into a psychedelic labyrinth of lights, music and uniquely-crafted hangouts.
Electric Forest 2014: Daytime brings 100s of hammocks, relaxing atmosphere to the Sherwood Foresttag:www.mlive.com,2014:/entertainment/muskegon/index.ssf/4627.132967212014-06-28T19:03:31Z2014-06-28T19:28:03ZThe forest is located in the heart of the festival grounds. During the day, it serves as a place of relaxation for festival-goers and their hundreds of hammocks stretching from perfectly spaced trees.Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/BrandonChampion7/index.html
The forest is located in the heart of the festival grounds. During the day, it serves as a place of relaxation for festival-goers and their hundreds of hammocks stretching from perfectly spaced trees.
Electric Forest 2014: Catching up with the early-risers and never-sleepers Saturday morningtag:www.mlive.com,2014:/entertainment/muskegon/index.ssf/4627.132984862014-06-28T14:51:26Z2014-06-29T13:42:14ZA few groups were just starting to wind down in the morning hours of Saturday, June 28. Some were cooking breakfast and making coffee. Some of the early risers made way to the showers in hope of warm water before the crowds awoke. Madelyn Hastings | mhasting@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/madelynhastings/index.html
A few groups were just starting to wind down in the morning hours of Saturday, June 28. Some were cooking breakfast and making coffee. Some of the early risers made way to the showers in hope of warm water before the crowds awoke.
Electric Forest 2014: Some have it better than others when it comes to maintaining good hygienetag:www.mlive.com,2014:/entertainment/muskegon/index.ssf/4627.132945532014-06-27T21:57:08Z2014-06-28T01:02:20ZPeople travel from all over to attend the Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury, but like any camping, it's not always the most glamorous experience. Maintaining good hygiene is key in lasting the four long days of music, although for some, that's easier said than done.Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/BrandonChampion7/index.html
People travel from all over to attend the Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury, but like any camping, it's not always the most glamorous experience. Maintaining good hygiene is key in lasting the four long days of music, although for some, that's easier said than done.
Electric Forest 2014: There are no rules when it comes to attire at the unique festivaltag:www.mlive.com,2014:/entertainment/muskegon/index.ssf/4627.132879702014-06-27T16:00:27Z2014-06-28T13:43:41ZIt's not uncommon to find some peculiar, yet interesting outfits interspersed throughout the festival grounds during the unique music festival that draws tens of thousands of people from all over the country to the Double JJ Ranch.Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/BrandonChampion7/index.html
It's not uncommon to find some peculiar, yet interesting outfits interspersed throughout the festival grounds during the unique music festival that draws tens of thousands of people from all over the country to the Double JJ Ranch.
Electric Forest 2014: Campers arrive in Rothbury in force as musical performances begintag:www.mlive.com,2014:/entertainment/muskegon/index.ssf/4627.132850272014-06-27T10:43:47Z2014-06-27T20:15:28ZThousands of people from across the United States and beyond converged on the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury Thursday for the first day of the fourth annual music festival.Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/BrandonChampion7/index.html
Thousands of people from across the United States and beyond converged on the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury Thursday for the first day of the fourth annual music festival.