https://www.homegameauction.com/en-de/blogs/post.atom homegameauction - homegameauction Blog - Festival Fashion and Rave Culture 2024-07-05T00:00:04-07:00 homegameauction https://www.homegameauction.com/en-de/blogs/post/nocturnal-wonderland-guide 2022-08-28T13:30:02-07:00 2022-08-28T13:30:02-07:00 Everything U Need For Nocturnal Wonderland Julia Sachs Nocturnal Wonderland returns to Glen Helen Park in San Bernardino, California September 17th and 18th. 2022 is the year Insomniac is celebrating 27 beautiful years under the night sky. 

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Nocturnal Wonderland returns to Glen Helen Park in San Bernardino, California September 17th and 18th. 2022 is the year Insomniac is celebrating 27 beautiful years under the night sky. Nocturnal Wonderland made it’s first debut in 1995, forever changing the rave scene in California. Ever since then, Insomniac has provided guests with an experience of a lifetime. The event will take you into the nocturnal world with unique stages, performers, and a killer lineup. 

Lineup and Event 

The lineup this year is one for the books. Adventure Club, Illenium, Saymyname, Sullivan King, Boombox Cartel, Ganja White Night, Matroda, Koven, Rezz, Whipped Cream, and Peekaboo are just a few of the artists performing in celebration of Nocturnal Wonderland. Wolves Den, Labyrinth, and Sunken Garden are three stages this year. Each stage brings it own vibe and experience, so don’t forget to explore all three.

Tickets and Travel 

Tickets for the event range from two days to single-day passes. Two-day general admission passes start at 149.99. Single-day general admission passes for Saturday are 99.99, whereas Sunday general admission starts at 79.99. Shuttle passes are available for purchase as well and start at 35.00. Camping passes are currently sold out. 

For those in need of hotel rooms, don’t worry. Insomniac has partnered with dozens of hotels in the area to give you exclusive headliner-only pricing and discounted resort fees. If you are driving to the event, there is free general parking next to Glen Helen Park. Get tickets to Nocturnal Wonderland here

The Headliner’s Handbook 

Insomniac’s goal with each festival is to spread positivity and love. It’s important to remember the values of rave culture that bring us closer together. The Headliner’s Handbook is a great tool for some tips for beginner ravers. It also reminds veterans of why PLUR is so important. Some key takeaways from the handbook are always to be a headliner, spread love, respect the space, ignite positivity, embrace the true you, care for one another, be open to experience, and keep the beat going. We are all here for our love for music, so it’s essential to look out for another spread peace, love, unity, and respect. 

What to Wear 

homegameauction has many new arrivals and styles to help make your weekend even better. San Bernardino might get a little chilly when the night falls so be prepared and bring your pashmina and sweatshirt or jacket to keep you warm. Don’t forget to accessorize with glitter, chains, necklaces, hats, and sunglasses. homegameauction has so many options to choose from for each type of style. Here are some outfit ideas to make the decision process a little easier. 

Trip Of My Life Outfit

Firestarter Outfit

Cyberpunk City Outfit

Dancing Diva Outfit

Super Shuffler Outfit

Lost In The Sauce Outfit

 

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https://www.homegameauction.com/en-de/blogs/post/nocturnal-wonderland-2019-review 2019-09-26T11:26:00-07:00 2022-03-04T11:40:19-08:00 Nocturnal Wonderland 2019: My First Experience with Lasting Memories Kellie Burch Year after year I hear incredible stories that come out of Nocturnal Wonderland weekend. I’ve always yearned to go but other life events have always made it impossible to attend. After hearing the announcement that this would be the last time the festival occupied the famous Glen Helen Regional Park, I placed Nocturnal at the top of my priorities list and it was more than worth it!

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Year after year I hear incredible stories that come out of Nocturnal Wonderland weekend. I’ve always yearned to go but other life events have always made it impossible to attend. After hearing the announcement that this would be the last time the festival occupied the famous Glen Helen Regional Park, I placed Nocturnal at the top of my priorities list. 


Since this was my first time attending Nocturnal Wonderland I knew camping was my only option to completely immerse myself in the experience. Wow let me tell ya, it lived up to the hype. The party started as soon as the full moon made its appearance Friday night, and the campground energy seemed to elevate as the moon rose in the night sky. The Pre-Party at the Parliament Art Car set the tone and incredible vibes that spread through the crowd the whole weekend. Throughout Dr. Fresch and SAYMYNAME I had to keep reminding myself there was still a whole 2-day festival I had to pace myself for. 

Camping at Nocturnal Wonderland

Photo Courtesy of Insomniac Events/Nocturnal Wonderland


Day 1 at the campground was HOT. But the 102 degree heat was no match for the chill vibes… although the waterpark did help. The campground offered various activities all weekend longyoga, chakra rebalancing, a tie-dye party, and a build your own terrarium class were just a few of the exciting events on the list. Unfortunately, I only had enough energy to make it for the Rise & Energize yoga session Saturday morning before the heat had the campers flocking to the waterpark. 

Yoga at Nocturnal Wonderland

Photo Courtesy of Insomniac Events/Nocturnal Wonderland


As soon as the sun started to set the air drastically cooled off, almost like Glen Helen was getting the venue ready for the mosh pits and shuffle circles that would soon ensue. I was immediately blown away by the diversity of each stage after walking into the festival. Wolf Den’s size, visuals, and sound made it worthy of the main stage title. Sunken Garden was the perfect spot to vibe out, the lighthouse look acting as a beacon for all fans of house beats. Labyrinth was the best reward for hiking up the hill it rested on. My favorite part of this stage, along with the headbanging crowd and filthy drops, was the view it offered of the rest of the fest, the multicolored lights from the campground, and the scenic hills. 

 

Full Moon at Nocturnal Wonderland

Photo Courtesy of Insomniac Events/Nocturnal Wonderland


I spent the majority of the first day running around the festival trying to see most of the artists on my list. I started with Champagne Drip B2B ZEKE BEATS. Even at the first set of the night I noticed just how incredible the atmosphere is at Nocturnal. Everyone seemed to have their hearts set on making the most of everyone’s last time experiencing America’s longest-running rave at this beloved venue. 


One of my favorite things about Nocturnal was how well every stage flowed together with the art displays, but still stood completely unique from one another. It was so easy walking from stage to stage as they all sat in a line, but there wasn’t sound bleeding over from one set to the other. It made it easy to get sucked into dancing at an unknown set on your way to another destination. 


I closed out night one with a mix of getting caught in my feels and raging to Zeds Dead (always a must see if they’re on the setlist). Greatest part of camping at Nocturnal Wonderland, the party doesn’t have to stop when the festival ends. The silent discos started at midnight with Sage Armstrong killing it at Sleepless Safari and Sumthin Sumthin groovin’ at Raccoon Lagoon. Unfortunately, I couldn’t hang as long as the festivities lasted, but I did see some hardcore ravers making their way back to crash at their tents when I got up in the morning to hit the showers. 

 

Zeds Dead at Nocturna Wonderland
Photo Courtesy of Insomniac Events/Nocturnal Wonderland

 

Day 2 of Nocturnal I was set on getting caught in the experience of the music and floated around wherever it took me. 


While in line for some lobster mac n cheese (HIGHLY RECOMMEND) my group stood in awe of the incredible sunset that started creating its own crazy visuals across the sky. We rushed to find a spot on the hill in between Sunken Garden and Labyrinth to enjoy the full show. The cotton candy clouds casted a pink hue across the entire crowd. Even though Subtronics played the night before, that final Glen Helen sunset really be hittin different. 

Sunset at Nocturnal Wonderland

My first and final experience of Nocturnal Wonderland at Glen Helen exceeded my expectations. My favorite sets of the weekend were G Jones, Peekaboo, Steve Darko, Zeds Dead, and CamelPhat B2B Solardo. 


Beyond the music and venue, what really made this festival special were the people in attendance. I found myself taking a step back multiple times throughout the weekend to really take in the kindness and contagious positive vibes everyone emanated. If you shared love and respect you got it back tenfold. Not to mention, most people were quite literally glowing in their neon adorned outfits under the UV lights. 


I’ve heard from quite a few people that Nocturnal Wonderland occupies the spot for their favorite music festival. While everyone has their own reasons for this popular opinion (the venue being one I’ve heard multiple times), I’m happy I was able to greet this festival for the first time with everyone as we also said goodbye to Glen Helen. Nocturnal is an ever-evolving festival, and I can’t wait to see what new and returning features will come with next year’s event. 

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https://www.homegameauction.com/en-de/blogs/post/nocturnal-wonderland-stage-lineups 2019-09-10T06:57:00-07:00 2022-03-03T14:02:20-08:00 Nocturnal Wonderland: Stage By Stage Lineup Kellie Burch IT IS ALMOST HERE! Time to return to Glen Helen Regional Park one last time for Nocturnal Wonderland! Who’s excited for mind-boggling art and lights that show the true colors of being nocturnal? ME! I can’t believe I get to say it’ll be my first and last Nocturnal at Glen Helen. Insomniac had to change the venue but they are going to make this the best last one. From 3pm to Midnight there will be plenty of things to explore and experience yet the music is the most important.

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IT IS ALMOST HERE! Time to return to Glen Helen Regional Park one last time for Nocturnal Wonderland! Who’s excited for mind-boggling art and lights that show the true colors of being nocturnal? ME! I can’t believe I get to say it’ll be my first and last Nocturnal at Glen Helen. Unfortunately, Insomniac will have to change the venue next year, but they are going to make this last Nocturnal Wonderland the best one. From 3pm to Midnight there will be plenty of things to explore and experience, yet the music is the most important.

Here's this year's stage by stage lineup and who I"m most excited to see:

 

Wolves' Den

Nocturnal Wonderland Wolves Den Set Times

 

Wolves’ Den has a few heavy hitters from everyone’s favorite girl, Wenzday, to Dr. Fresch (who better use more cowbell for me), and not to mention, SAYMYNAME, who I haven't seen since EDCLV 2017 (you can find me front right of the stage going insane for that set).

 


 

Labyrinth

Labyrinth Set Times

Labyrinth will be a lighting bolt of music to my ears that I am ready to hear! No doubt I’ll be feeding my dubstep heart full of Gentlemen's Club, Zomboy, Subtronics, and anyone else that wants to throw filthy drops at me. I have seen almost every artist on this lineup except for Peekaboo and he is on my must-see list.  


 


Sunken Garden

Sunken Garden Set Times
Sunken Garden will be different for me since I don’t know some of the artists but this is what Nocturnal is all about! New experiences by discovering new music, I CAN’T WAIT! Camelphat is one name I know and can be excited for at least! P.s. If you've never had the chance to check out the Sunken Garden Stage, I've heard great things. This stage is a work of art in itself!

 


Parliament Art Car

For Saturday, the Art Car has Jayceeoh then ETC! ETC! Then JSTJR THEN a secret B2B2B2B how insane. The art car will be taken over by Space Yacht on Sunday and they stacked Yakz then Nitti Gritti then UZ all in a row! The conflicts of sets will be hard to get through but it’ll be worth it!

 

Can’t wait to see all you beautiful people to be there!

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https://www.homegameauction.com/en-de/blogs/post/nocturnal-wonderland-packing 2019-08-31T08:59:00-07:00 2022-03-03T14:02:23-08:00 Nocturnal Wonderland Camping: Packing Checklist and Tips Kellie Burch More

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It’s time to assemble your wolf pack and make your way to the festival under the full moon! Nocturnal Wonderland returns for its 24th year and final appearance at Glen Helen Regional Park September 14th and 15th. There’s a reason why this is the longest-running rave in America, and one of the best ways to experience it is by camping. 


The camping festivities begin a day before the festival on Friday, September 13th. Whether you’re a camping connoisseur or a Nocturnal newbie, you’re not going to want to forget any camping essentials when packing. These camping tips and packing checklist will ensure you have everything you need to make the most during your adventure in Wonderland. 


NOCTURNAL FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS: 

  • Ticket/Wristband
  • Camping Pass and Additional Car Pass (Both just as important as the festival ticket!)
  • Portable Charger and Charging Cable (Fully charged)
  • Fanny Pack or Hydration Pack
  • Valid 18+ ID, Card, and Cash
  • Totems (learn how to make your own rave totem)
  • Flow Toys (Excluding LED gloves)
  • Kandi!
  • Unopened essentials (Gum, chapstick, deodorant, sunscreen, etc.)

CAMPSITE CHECKLIST

  • Tent/RV
  • Pegs and Mallet
  • Sleeping Bags and/or Blow-up Mattress with Air Pump
  • Pillows and Blankets (Bring extrait does get chilly!)
  • Camping Chairs
  • Canopy (Not mandatory but your future self will thank you for the added shade)
  • Flashlight
  • Scissors
  • Tape
  • Bug Spray (Especially for you Waterfront and Lakeside Camping people)
  • Lamp
  • Earplugs and Mask Bandanas
  • Yoga Mat (Great for extra sleep cushioning and Rise & Energize Yoga)
  • Tapestries, LED Lights, and anything else to express your camp’s uniqueness!

CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES

  • Rave Fits (homegameauction will keep you groovin’ and glowin’ with these Nocturnal Wonderland Outfits)
  • Campground Lounge Clothes 
  • Extra Underwear
  • Extra Socks
  • Swim Suit (One word: waterslides)
  • Shower Shoes
  • Face Gems and Glitter (Extra points to you if you bring biodegradable glitter!)
  • Sunglasses (2 pairs in case you lose one)

FOOD

  • WATER WATER WATER
  • Cooler
  • Ice
  • Alcohol (If you’re 21+)
  • Non-perishable food
  • Paper Towels
  • Vitamins/Prescriptions
  • Trash Bags and Brown Bags (For recycling) 
  • Dish Soap 
  • Eco-friendly Cutlery and Dishes
  • Propane Stove

TOILETRIES

  • Shampoo, Conditioner, and Soap
  • Towel
  • Makeup 
  • Makeup Remover
  • Disinfectant Wipes
  • Brush/Comb
  • Toothbrush and Toothpaste
  • Contact Solution
  • Sunscreen
  • Tampons and Pads
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hand Sanitizer 
  • Hair Ties
  • UV Paint/Makeup (It is Nocturnal, after all)

 

CAMPING TIPS

Photo Credit: Insomniac Events

 

Camping Tip #1: Keep Your Campsite Fun, Functional, and Unique

Part of the camping festivities is decorating your site to not only reflect the style of your squad, but also make it easier to find when returning at night! Make sure you don’t bring along any precious items that would be devastating to lose. Anything you forgot to bring can most likely be found at the general store! 


Camping TIp #2: Make Friends with Everyone

This includes your campsite neighbors and the staff. Spread the good vibes and respectful nature to everyone in the campground. It’s much more enjoyable when you have friendly faces see when you wake up in the morning and right before you crash at night. 


Camping Tip #3: Enjoy the Experience

This is Nocturnal’s last year at Glen Helen Regional Park! Make the most of your time and say a proper goodbye to this incredible venue. Make sure you checkout: 

  • The Waterpark. Keep yourself cool and relaxed during the heat of the day by taking a dip in the pool or shooting down the waterslides. The water park will be open from 10am–5pm on Saturday & Sunday.
waterpark at nocturnal wonderland
Photo Credit: Insomniac Events
  • Yoga sessions. Stretch out your sore muscles and rejuvenate your body with one of the yoga sessions Nocturnal has planned. This year the campground is hosting Rise & Energize Yoga, Intro to Budokon Yoga, Chakra Balancing, and Awake & Align Yoga. 
  • Arts & Crafts. Forgot your kandi or want to make new camping cuffs? Attend one of the kandi workshops, art studio classes, or arts & crafts events to express your festival creativity. 
  • Silent Discos. Just because the festival ends at midnight this year doesn’t mean you have to stop partying. Keep the good vibes goin’ at the two silent discos Nocturnal has lined up, Sleepless Safari and Racoon Lagoon. Both discos will be open from 12am-6am Saturday & 12am-3am Sunday. 
  • Friday Full Moon Pre-Party. Looks like this Friday the 13th is your lucky day. Kickstart the Nocturnal festivities by dancing under the light of the full moon at the Parliament Art Car. This year’s Pre-Party setlist has already dropped (check Nocturnal’s IG) and features amazing artists like Champagne Drip, Dr. Fresch, and SAYMYNAME. The beats will be bumping until midnight and then the party will convert into a silent disco until 2:30am. 

Parliment Art Car


Start prepping your camping essentials and mentally prepare yourself to say thank you and goodbye to Glen Helen! Keep in mind the general rules and objects allowed and not allowed into the campground. Can’t wait to groove with you all under the full moon! 

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https://www.homegameauction.com/en-de/blogs/post/nocturnal-wonderland-lineup-2019 2019-08-24T13:22:00-07:00 2022-03-03T14:02:24-08:00 Nocturnal Wonderland 2019 Lineup Kellie Burch I was two years old in 1995 when Nocturnal Wonderland was created by Insomniac and finally 24 years later I will be attending! I have been dying to go as long as I’ve been raving. Sadly, it will be held for the last time at the Glen Helen Regional Park but I’m honored to attend. Here's everything you need to know to have a magical weekend:

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I was two years old in 1995 when Nocturnal Wonderland was created by Insomniac and finally 24 years later I will be attending! I have been dying to go as long as I’ve been raving. Sadly, it will be held for the last time at the Glen Helen Regional Park but I’m honored to attend. (If you're on the fence about attending, I would HIGHLY recommend attending this while it's still at Glen Helen - I've heard great things about this venue, especially with this festival!) September 14th and 15th from 3pm till midnight the park will be transformed into a wonderland. Here's everything you need to know to have a magical weekend:

The Lineup/Stages:

First things first, you NEED to check out this awesome lineup. The lineup is one of the most important parts to the festival and this year's lineup is AMAZING:

Nocturnal Wonderland 2019 Lineup

 

The stages even have the best names that keep me excited to catch sets at them: Wolf’s Den, Labyrinth, Sunken Garden, and the first time ever, the Parliament Art Car! I can’t wait to finally see Dr. Fresch live again, I also love his mashups. 

 

Themed-Oufits

One of the most fun themes of Nocturnal Wonderland is being able to dress the part for this funky festival. I will definitely feel like real-life Alice-in-Wonderland for the weekend since it’ll be my first time, but even more for others because there will be three new stages, a pre-party for campers, new art pieces and silent discos. I might even dress the part! If you need outfits, check out iHeartRaves' Nocturnal Wonderland Outfit blog. 

Nocturnal Wonderland Unicorn Crew 

Nocturnal Wonderland Rave Name Generator

Another fun experience Insomniac has added is their Rave Name Generator, on their website you can put your first and last name and it will generate a funny rave name. I already have one given to me by friends and I think Eharmony rolls off the tongue better than “Crusty Groundscore” but maybe for the weekend I’ll use it. Try it yourself and see what you get, you could get “Thirsty Guest List” 

Nocturnal Wonderland Name Generator

 

The Art Installations/Performers

Nocturnal Wonderland has always been a mystery to me but all the stories I’ve ever heard were how vibrant the colors, art, and people were. I’m most excited for the glow in the dark experiences and three-dimensional artwork. Walking into wonderland is going to be an experience itself, trying to hold my excitement down, I mean “LED-infused life forms” doesn’t that sound like the most amazing thing to see ever?! I am a huge renaissance fair fan and the fact I know there will be performers as forest nymphs and cats will keep me on my toes to find them. 

Nocturnal Wonderland Art Installations
Photo Credit: Nocturnal Wonderland/Insomniac Events

Don’t forget if you are a first-timer or a returner to wonderland be respectful of everyone! Insomniac even wrote a Headliners Handbook in case you need reminding. There are tickets still available for the weekend, check out Insomniac's website! If you want to camp there are still tent camping tickets available get your tickets here! Can’t wait for this weekend. ]]>
https://www.homegameauction.com/en-de/blogs/post/nocturnal-wonderland-fashion-guide 2019-08-08T15:26:00-07:00 2022-03-03T14:54:33-08:00 Nocturnal Wonderland Fashion Guide Kellie Burch More

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You guys,  Nocturnal Wonderland is returning to my favorite location this year,  Glen Helen Regional Park, in San Bernadino, CA for some camping, dancing and dressing up! If you haven't already heard, this is the last year that Nocturnal will be held at Glen Helene ( *tear*), which makes this year all that more special.

The festival is set to take place over the weekend of September 14-15, 2019 and I can’t wait. I’ve had some really amazing experiences at Nocturnal, and I am so stoked to see what this year has in store.

One of my favorite aspects of this event is the different fashion trends that appear each year. Wondering what to wear to Nocturnal Wonderland? Here's what I would recommend for Nocturnal Wonderland Outfits this year: 

 

Nocturnal Wonderland is one of those events where you need to make sure you check the weather the week of to know what to expect. It’s in September which means it could be warm at night or it could be cold once the sun goes down. I’ve experienced both at Nocturnal, and you want to be fully prepared.

I always recommend, no matter what event, packing some leggings with you and a scarf -- girls AND guys. They roll up super small and can end up saving you later if you’re cold. I’ve used my scarf as a maxi skirt before even! I always make sure my friends have a set too so we’re all ready to be as comfortable as possible all night long.

Whether you're looking to be a creature of the night, or radiate rainbow vibes throughout the weekend, there are hundreds of options when it comes to styling for Nocturnal Wonderland outfits. Here are a few of my favorite ideas:

UV/BLACK-LIGHT

Personally, I LOVE how the advertising for Nocturnal Wonderland has blacklight/UV lighting. There's a really cool tunnel at Nocturnal that has blacklights and neon paint so you can paint or write your name in glowing ink. This tunnel also makes for great photo opps if you happen to be wearing something that will glow under the UV lights!

Tie Dye Pink and Blue Bodysuit

Psychedelic Flower Child Outfit

 Neon Fringe Top and Matching Neon Fringe Skirt

Trippy Rainbow Outfit

 

ANIMAL PRINT

Unleash your inner spirit animal with these adorable animal-print outfits! The theme of Nocturnal Wonderland is "creatures of the night," so anything animal print is right on-brand for this funky festival.

Rainbow Zebra 

Neon Zebra Outfit

Midnight Zebra Outfit

Midnight Zebra Outfit

 

butterfly-rainbow pasties

Animal Pasties, like these Rainbow Butterfly Pasties, can also be a great way to subtlety add hints of animal vibes to your outfit!

 

Trippy Print

Nocturnal Wonderland always invites some funky vibes, especially if you'll be hanging out at the Sunken Garden stage (one of my personal favorites), and trippy print items are the perfect way to express that! 

Kaleidoscope Outfit

Kaleidoscope Outfit

 

Kandi Flip Outfit

Kandi Flip Outfit

Trippy Print Seamless Mask

Warning: Glen Helen can be extremely dusty! I would definitely recommend that you bring a Seamless Mask with you.

 

STREETWEAR

The Streetwear trend was really popular at festivals like HARD, but I would be willing to bet that we'll see a lot of looks like this at Nocturnal as well:

Black and Pink Chaps and Holographic Harness

Moto Angel Outfit

 

TIE DYE/RAINBOW

Tie Dye and Rainbow looks are some of my personal favorites! You can never go wrong with this look. I've been to Nocturnal Wonderland twice and I always try to incorporate this theme on at least of the days. To me, Nocturnal feels whimsical and fun, so this look really matches my vibe!

Rainbow Doll Underboob Crop Top

Rainbow Doll Underboob Crop Top & Rainbow Doll High Waisted Bottoms

 

Matching Holographic Rainbow Set

Snake Charmer Top & Snake Charmer Booty Shorts // Photo Credit: @katlynsyrett

 

MATCHING 'FITS

Want to match with your festie bestie or your squad? Check out the homegameauction Unicron Crew Instagram to get some inspiration!

Matching Squad Outfits at Nocturnal

What are YOU wearing to Nocturnal Wonderland? Tell us in the comments below!

 

 

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https://www.homegameauction.com/en-de/blogs/post/nocturnal-wonderland-fashion-recap 2018-09-25T14:04:00-07:00 2022-03-03T14:08:21-08:00 Nocturnal Wonderland Fashion Recap Kellie Burch Nocturnal Wonderland took place September 14-15 in San Bernardino, CA. For the past few years, it’s always felt like the close to my summer. I was so happy to be back in the hills of the festival dancing and partying with all my friends! I love how intimate and small the venue feels. The view from the top of the hill is always overwhelming as you walk in and look over the stages and lights. 

I was able to take some awesome pics of the fashion I found at the festival, and I’m so excited to share some of them with you here!

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Nocturnal Wonderland took place September 14-15 in San Bernardino, CA. For the past few years, it’s always felt close to my summer. I was so happy to be back in the hills of the festival dancing and partying with all my friends! I love how intimate and small the venue feels. The view from the top of the hill is always overwhelming as you walk in and look over the stages and lights. 

I was able to take some awesome pics of the fashion I found at the festival, and I’m so excited to share some of them with you here!

Girls wearing butterfly wings at nocturnal wonderland

Butterfly WingsPuff Ball Headband


Pink Monochrome Tie Dye Tee and Purple and Pink Holographic Bodysuit

Rave Princess One PieceFluffy Moon Dust Light Up Choker (girl), Monochrome Tie Dye T-Shirt (guy)

Tie Dye Light Up Cropped Fur Jacket

Rainbow Spiked Kaleidoscope Goggles, Light Up Tie Dye Cropped Fur Jacket

Holographic Rainbow Checkered Trim Set

Rainbow Checkered Set

Sparkling Rhinetstone Crop Top and See Through Rhinestone Pants

Sparkling Bandage Knit SetShooting Star Rhinestone Mesh Flares

 

I didn't get a chance to photograph these lovely ladies, but the homegameauction’ Unicorn Crew had super cute looks at Nocturnal, too!

Purple Matching Set and Checkered Matching Set with Checkered Tube Top and Checkered High Waisted Shorts

Photo Credit: Stephanie Le Photography

Bewitched Sparkle Crop TopBewitched Sparkle Lace Up ShortStudded Garter Belt Harness (Purple Outfit)

Ready, Set, Go Checkered Tube Top, Ready, Set, Go High Waist ShortWrapped in Lust Harness (Checkered Outfit)

 

Witchy Rave Looks

Photo Credit: Stephanie Le Photography

Moonlight Mesh Maxi SkirtFemme Fatale Lace Up Crop TopNon-Slip Silver Glitter Leg Wraps

 

As I said, Nocturnal Wonderland always feels like the end of summer for me, which is a super bittersweet feeling. While that means that festival season is winding down, 2018 Festival Season was definitely one for the books and I'm excited to see what the rest of the year has in store. Next up, Escape!

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https://www.homegameauction.com/en-de/blogs/post/nocturnal-wonderland-s-most-anticipated-sets 2017-09-08T04:12:00-07:00 2022-03-03T13:15:56-08:00 NOCTURNAL WONDERLAND’S MOST ANTICIPATED SETS Dot Yuson The seasons are changing and we’re almost faced with the painful task of having to say goodbye to summer festivals. But before we fully transition into the fall, Southern California is lucky enough to be able to host Nocturnal Wonderland!

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The seasons are changing and we’re almost faced with the painful task of having to say goodbye to summer festivals. But before we fully transition into the fall, Southern California is lucky enough to be able to host Nocturnal Wonderland! 

I’m so excited for my first Nocturnal!  For the last few years, I’ve dreamed of going to this event. Unfortunately, I’m usually broke around this time of year from all the summer festival happenings and living in Oregon made it expensive/difficult to get down to Southern California. But now I’m a proud Orange County resident and I’ve been looking forward to this since I knew I was moving a few months ago. When I saw the lineup come out, I became even more excited. AND even more excited when I went to the venue for the first time ever for HARD Summer in August. This year, Nocturnal’s line up features a ton of up and coming artists just waiting to be discovered! While I’m looking forward to discovering all that new music, here are my top 5 artists I’m looking forward to seeing at Noc! 

Dillon Francis

Some people may say he’s overrated but this is going to be my 7th time seeing him and I’m not sick of him one bit. (My husband and I went to our first date at his show back in 2014, so I might be biased) Whether it’s Dillon or DJ Hanzel or Preston, I always have the best time at his sets.



Valentino Khan

In 2015, Valentino Played in Portland.  It still blows me away when I think about how much fun that set was. I think he’s definitely one of the most underrated dj’s and I’m looking forward to seeing him throw down on the big stage.  My best workouts are done while listening to his EDC sets so I’m confident he’ll be making everybody pumped up and ready to dance.



Snails

Where’s my Vomit Squad at? Snails has been in my top 5 DJs since I saw him at Paradiso in 2015. I’m looking forward to getting grimey with some felllow bass heads at this set. This is an old mix but still one of my favorites.


Subfocus

Due to one thing or another, I missed Subfocus’ sets at previous events.  Even if I go alone, I’m 100% determined to see him. I need some good dnb in my life! This is my favorite song and I’ve been working on some sweet shuffle moves – keep an eye out for me on the dance floor! 


Excision

Looking forward to seeing the King of Bass again. I saw Excision 6 times last year but the last time I saw him absolutely blew me away. That was in a small theater in Eugene, Oregon so I can’t wait to see what he’ll do on a big stage! Everytime I hear this set, it makes me pumped and ready to headbang. 

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Nocturnal Wonderland has always been one of my favorite SoCal events. I’ve gone so many times I’ve honestly lost count. I’ve seen Nocturnal evolve from being held at NOS Event Center for a 1 day event to a full 3 nights of dancing for the 20th anniversary last year. I wasn’t sure how anything could top last year but somehow Nocturnal Wonderland took yet another piece of my heart and replaced it with unforgettable memories!

This year I was fortunate enough to be able to camp with my festie bestie @beartatos! I am pretty inexperienced with festival camping so the premiere camping option was a lifesaver! This package provided an already set up tent, air mattresses, pillows, sleeping bags, a lantern, and upgraded bathrooms and showers in a secluded campground called Acorn Village. We brought an easy up canopy, decorations for our campsite and plenty of food, snacks and wine. We snagged some community bean bags to lounge around in during the day too. I highly recommend camping at Acorn Village for Insomniac events!

campsite setup at nocturnal wonderland

rave friends enjoying camp life at nocturnal wonderland

Day 1

On Friday we decided to dress to match the Unicorn crew! We wore our Magical Unicorn Crop Top, with Tie Die Velvet Bottoms, Lavender Leg Wraps, and Solid Lavender Fluffies! We headed out to Main Stage to Check out Valentino Khan and got our complimentary coconuts! Those coconuts were incredible! We made sure to start out each night with a refreshing coconut all weekend long! Through the crowd I spotted a pair of ears and of course it was none other than @plurrabbit! It’s always a pleasure seeing Jose and what crazy outfit he’s decided to rock for the occasion.

rave girls in matching unicorn inspired outfits

ravers enjoying night life at nocturnal wonderland

We made plans to meet up with the Unicorn Crew for 3lau b2b Audien! We walked onto the field at Wolves Den and suddenly there were 7 of us girls prancing around in matching outfits and dancing the night away! I busted out my fiberflies pixelwhip and sang my heart out to the set with the girls. Between the company and the music this set was definitely one of my favorites of the weekend!

After that we headed over to Sunken Garden to meet up with @jakeryanduh and @forbiddenkitten! You won’t have trouble finding Jake with his signature head dresses and Janelle was dressed head to toe in rainbow. These two are always a blast to be around. Their energy is always contagious and positive.

rave friends meet up at nocturnal wonderland

After we left sunken garden we met up with a few more friends to check out Mat Zo’s set. I’ve been skeptical of Mat Zo’s recent sets since but I really enjoyed this one! He even played Motzart, a throwback song which I absolutely loved! Me and Katie got some lightshows in during this set with our Levi Wand and Zero Orbit!

We ended out night wit Above and Beyond! To our delight we ran into @raveselfies, @edm_hermann and his lovely fiancée and @missnatalieclaire! Natalie was there with her mom who was attending her first rave. It was such an adorable sight to see! We had such a blast singing to each other all night. At the end of the night my friend invited us back stage after the set to meet Jono from Above & Beyond! I couldn’t imagine a better way to end my night than meeting 1/3 of my all-time favorite DJ group!

rave girls enjoy nocturnal wonderland night life

Day 2

@beartatos and I really wanted to check out the water park we’s heard so much about! We headed out with @duucky and @sky_nymph to cool off in the water. The waterpark was actually pretty big! It had a ton of grassy areas to nap in, a big pool, waterslides and a giant mushroom fountains! The Unicorn Crew joined us just in time for a group photo from one of the photographers. A second after this photo was taken a huge splash party erupted!

rave girls enjoy pool time at nocturnal wonderland

ravers enjoying pool party at nocturnal wonderland

For the second day of Nocturnal we decided to do an Alice and Wonderland theme. I was Alice and Katie was the White Rabbit! We headed to the festival and started off the night with another complimentary coconut and hotdog! On our way to Sunken Garden for the Ajnuadeep takeover we ran into our Washington Unicorns @xoxkail & @butterfly_xo. I was so excited to see these girls at a SoCal rave and they seemed to be very excited to be there too! After that we headed over to the Smirnoff house and got a couple polaroids taken for us for free! I was loving all the freebies this year.

rave girls matching in iridescent outfits

We decided to check out drum and bass legend, Spor, over at the Labyrinth before chilling out at the Anjunadeep stage for Yotto. Here we met up with @emazingbrian and his wife @kang_star and our good friend @alexjennison from INTO THE AM. These faces are always a pleasure to see while at work since our company is like family, but here at Nocturnal we were rave family! I had such a blast dancing and giving lightshows with our squad during Sub Focus, Lane 8 and Odezsa. At the end of the night we met up with the Unicorns and snapped some photos before ending our night at the silent disco!

rave group enjoying nocturnal wonderland together

Day 3

Katie and I made sure to lounge around on bean bags as much as possible during the day. We even got a massage by the masseuse in Acorn Village! On this day we dressed up as daisy kitties are wore Daisy Cat Ears, Mesh Halter Tops, Black Booty Shorts, Yellow Leg Wraps and Black Fluffies! It was a little chilly this night so we made sure to get a lot of pictures of our outfits before it got too cold.

rave girls in matching black festival outfits

Our night started out with a bang with Ephwurd and Alison Wonderland. We met up with festie besties @airicamichelle and @candicealice! It’s hard to miss their Mau5heads in a crowd! We also got a chance to finally meet @edmhumor. Her and @raveselfies are such sweet girls, and we hope to see more of them at future events.

rave girls enjoying each others costumes at nocturnal wonderland

We caught some of Hermitude before meeting up with @mobsterkitten for Flux Pavillion and Bassnectar. Here I got to meet and trade with a lot of ravers. Everyone loved my pixelwhip and wanted to try it out. We ended our night by checking out Chromeo with @forbiddenkitten before meeting the Unicorns at the silent disco.

rave girls enjoying nocturnal wonderland together

The Silent disco was INSANE the last night. It was more packed than any night I had seen all weekend! I hung out with a couple of the @iheartravesunicorns, @sky_nymph_, and made some friends at the disco. We played around with our lights, dances and drank wine. They decided to play music on the speakers instead of on the headphones which got the crowd really pumped. My friend was closing out the Silent Disco and invited me to hang out on stage with him for a bit. I didn’t want the weekend to end but the sun was rising, so I said my goodbyes and returned to the tent to get some rest.

DJ preforming at nocturnal wonderland

This year was full of so much amazing music, old friends, new friends, and new memories that I’ll cherish forever. Nocturnal Wonderland will always be my favorite SoCal festival and even though it just ended, I’m already excited to go back next year!

Catch Minnie, Mama Unicorn and I at Life is Beautiful!

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