![]() GRiZ-the Swiss Army Knife of EDM-eschewed his normal funky performance, instead following the lineup theme and executing a heavier set than usual. In the final moments of his set, he brought out GRiZ to perform their popular “Griztronics” track and also throw down some VIP’s they’ve been working on. Not holding back on the final days of 2019, he dropped two brand new blistering IDs, one of which is a collaboration with Excision. After the breakout year he’s had, the days of trying to prove himself and impress crowds with his unique style are over. It became immediately clear that fan favorite Subtronics was a highly anticipated set. These two sets could best be described as the “calm before the storm.” DROELOE’s beautiful synths and catchy house vibes complimented the speakers perfectly and their music was a great palate cleanser, providing the perfect time to regroup or visit shops while listening to some positive and relaxing music. The positive energy he poured into his set was obvious. With a mix of house, DnB, dubstep, and even a box drum solo he left the audience with enough entertainment for a lifetime. Before the transition into the heavier sets of the night, artists like Big Wild and DROELOE took the stage.īig Wild is a jack of all trades, performing live on the keyboard, drums, and vocals. Each night was filled with neck-breaking bass for four hours of nonstop headbanging. One necessitates the other when it comes to a “full send” experience! The HiJinx lineup this year included some of the world’s top producers including Bassnectar, Zeds Dead, Skrillex, Excision b2b SLANDER, Porter Robinson, GRiZ, and many more. Of course, the multiple layers of high-level production would be useless without an equally stacked artist lineup. Along the ceiling, surrounded by lights, the HiJinx Monster was evenly scattered in parts giving the illusion that this festival is in fact a “monster.” The lights and lasers complemented the sound and visuals perfectly, expanding from single laser usage to an array of patterns and colors that would make the audience feel like they were in heaven. When it comes to audio rigs, nothing can be worse than experiencing a favorite headliner at a low volume, but the multiple layers of speakers and subwoofers scattered throughout the event made sure that everyone who brought earplugs was grateful to have done so. There is only one word to describe the sound quality-loud. ![]() ![]() One amenity that stood out was the “VIP Pit” that allowed uninhibited access to the rail for VIP pass holders. Skrillex was able to set up his own unique platform at center stage, placing a camera behind himself that projected his point of view onto the main screen. An array of projections made their way across the screens, and even the popular Baby Yoda made an appearance during GRiZ‘s set. One main screen in the center of the stage and many smaller screens pulsed on the side, allowing seemingly limitless possibilities for the visual arts. With one million square feet for production to play with, HiJinx turned the Convention Center into what felt like a top tier festival. HiJinx encouraged everyone to enter one hour before their desired first artist, allowing ample time to get in, walk amongst the shops, and prepare for a night full of music and friendship. It’s rare to find staff and volunteers that always project positivity it was easy to see they were just as engaged and ready to enjoy the event as the actual festival goers. Event staff stayed on top of pumping out info on set times, afterparties, and the best times to enter the festival to avoid security lines.Īfter entering the Convention Center, volunteers greeted attendees by handing out high fives and good vibes, keeping the flow of people moving at a good rate despite thorough security. Based on the reviews from its inaugural year, HiJinx made a slew of improvements and provided a stacked heavy bass lineup for fans to enjoy. ![]() Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it was easy for East Coast headbangers to choose where they spent their last weekend of the year. In its second year of production, HiJinx Fest opened its doors to more than twenty thousand attendees ready to send 2019 off with a bang.
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