Floatie Races, Firetruck DJ Units and Extra: Something Goes at Dirtybird Campout

For the uninitiated, it may be troublesome to explain a weekend at Dirtybird Campout.

Positive, the generalized depiction may be epitomized as a music pageant, however that might be a disservice to the staff at Dirtybird and everybody in attendance. It isn't simply one other music pageant.

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At its core, Campout is the antithesis of the cliché pageant formulation. The three-day tenting expertise differentiates itself from the remainder because of its capability to forgo all the foundations, permitting artists and followers alike to relinquish their egos within the identify of enjoyable. Teamwork and good old school enjoyable are the secret at Dirtybird Campout.

In fact, music performs a serious function at Campout as nicely. The weekender featured an array of expertise from the esteemed Dirtybird label, with a mixture of genres introduced all through the occasion's many levels and renegades.

EDM.com was on the bottom at this 12 months's Campout. And whereas it was bodily inconceivable to partake in all the revelry, what we did accomplish completely illustrates the spirit of this distinctive occasion.

Listed below are the highest video games, actions and musical performances we skilled at Dirtybird Campout 2022.

The floatie race

Dirtybird Campout takes place on the Modesto Reservoir Campgrounds in Central California and it takes full benefit of its lakeside locale. In what has turn out to be a staple of the occasion, the floatie race was hosted by VNSSA this 12 months.

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The water balloon toss

With 4 groups cheering them on within the sidelines, members within the water balloon toss bought drenched by the top of the sport. Head counselor Claude VonStroke joined in on the enjoyable as nicely.

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Inexperienced Velvet and Claude VonStroke reunite as Get Actual

Talking of VonStroke, the Dirtybird cofounder reunited with Inexperienced Velvet for a really particular efficiency as Get Actual. This was one in all his many DJ units all through the weekend, which included a dawn set, a primary for the pageant.

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A brand new late-night stage: The Hideout

The aforementioned dawn set came about at Campout's latest stage, The Hideout. Tucked away on the far west aspect of the venue, the stage performed host to Justin Jay, Child Weight, Cour T., Arnold & Lane and the annual household set.

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The Ganja Backyard

One other Campout first was the introduction of the Ganja Backyard. Introduced by Peoples Treatment, the cannabis-friendly space provided actions like bong-building and joint-rolling contests.

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The rise of Nala

Not solely is Nala celebrating the launch of her femme-led imprint, Mi Domina, however she's additionally basking within the success of her hit with fellow Dirtybird mates Walker & Royce. The power of the group throughout her efficiency completely illustrated the well-deserved hype round Dirtybird's latest darling.

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A Chocolate Sushi renegade on a firetruck

We could not have images to show it, however imagine us once we inform you that within the wee hours of Monday morning, Chocolate Sushi rolled up in a firetruck and carried out instantly subsequent to our campsite. Campout is understood for its shock late-night renegade events, however this was next-level.

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Reinvigorating yoga

Permitting your physique to recharge after an evening of debauchery is crucial, and the inclusion of yoga at Campout was clutch. Whether or not you are an skilled yogi or a beginner, morning yoga ensured a recent begin to the day.

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The Nice Bingo Revival

You suppose you understand bingo? Properly suppose once more. This rambunctious late-night recreation will simply beat your grandma's wildest bingo tales. The Nice Bingo Revival has turn out to be a Dirtybird staple and it solely will get extra wild with every passing 12 months.