Electric Forest Makes Conscious Decision to Return to One Weekend

The past two years, popular Rothbury, MI festival Electric Forest, has spread the musical joy across two four-day weekends. Electric Forest recently made the announcement that 2019’s festival would be a one-weekend-only event and it’s sparked curious discussion for all the right reasons. While it means that fewer Forest goers will be able to attend, it means a lot of good things to come for the forest. By returning to one weekend in the Forest, Insomniac and Madison House will be able to curate the optimal experience this year and in many years to come. In addition, it will aid in their protection efforts to keep the Sherwood Forest healthy and thriving, with their multi-year conservation plan beginning in 2019.

In an official statement, the organizers explain:

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During the next year the Electric Forest grounds will see many exciting improvements that include upgraded landscapes, areas with new grass, and infrastructure improvements across the site. Most importantly, a new multi-year Sherwood Forest conservation plan will take effect. Protecting and curating the grounds of Electric Forest for generations to come is important to all of the Forest Family.  The impact that comes with two weekends will need to be reduced for the new improvements to take hold. With conservation and longevity in mind, #ElectricForest will be one magical weekend in 2019. See You In The Forest, June 27 – 30, 2019! ⚡️? #EF2019

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Not only is it refreshing to see environmental consciousness displayed by festival organizers, but it’s also impressive to see a company put morals over money. Electric Forest returns to Rothbury June 27th-30th. The festival’s unparalleled lineup led to a record-time sellout–just four hours! Keep your eye on those resell pages.

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