Dirtybird Campout
Floatie Races, Firetruck DJ Sets and More: Anything Goes at Dirtybird Campout
For the uninitiated, it can be difficult to describe a weekend at Dirtybird Campout. Sure, the generalized depiction can be epitomized as a music festival, but that would be a disservice to the team at Dirtybird and everyone in attendance. It’s not just another music festival. Ivan Meneses At its core, Campout is the antithesis of the cliché festival formula. The three-day camping experience differentiates itself from the rest thanks to its ability to forgo all the rules, allowing artists and fans alike to relinquish their egos in the name of fun. Teamwork and good old-fashioned fun are the name of the game at Dirtybird Campout. Of course, music plays a major role at Campout as well. The weekender featured an array of talent from the esteemed Dirtybird label, with a mix of genr...
From Debut Performances to the Birth of a Popular Nickname, These 10 Dirtybird Artists Reveal Their Favorite Campout Memories
Bolstered by its ingenious mix of rambunctiousness and top-tier DJs, Dirtybird Campout has become one of the must-attend boutique festivals around. First envisioned eight years ago by label head Claude VonStroke, the summer camp-music festival hybrid has emerged as one of the most unique events in the dance music sphere. A key factor in the unparalleled experience that is Campout relies heavily on the inclusion of the artists. Aside from composing the soundtrack of the weekend, those who grace the many stages at Campout also participate in activities alongside festival attendees. Claude vonStroke leading the red team Gina Joy Favorite Dirtybird DJs can be found playing a round of dodgeball against their fans, or dipping shirts in tie-dye creating psychedelic tops. It’s that sen...
“Ganja Garden”: Cannabis Culture Comes to Dirtybird Campout
Claude VonStroke is back with the eighth iteration of Dirtybird Campout, and this time he’s blazing new trails—with cannabis. While it’s true that producers of events like Northern Nights and Outside Lands have had cannabis zones for years, next weekend at California’s Modesto Reservoir Campgrounds, Dirtybird Campout may be bridging the two worlds of dance music and cannabis in ways never seen before. This year, the cannabis business stretches roots deeper into the house and music scene with electronic music luminaries like Justin Jay, Mr. Carmack, Nala, VNSSA, Walker & Royce and so many more from October 7-9. Via their flagship festival—where everything that happens is created, curated and hosted by a major house and techno label—the unveiling of Dirtybird’s new...
Look Inside SOMA Tent, the Best Dancefloor at Outside Lands 2022
Not all festivals even try to deliver nine separate stages. In fact, most don’t. But for anyone who was in attendance for San Francisco’s 14th annual Outside Lands festival, it was a variety-lover’s paradise. Some stages were in open fields and others were tucked away in acoustically advantageous pockets in the sprawling hills of Golden Gate Park. One of the most lovable features of Outside Lands is the emulsion of crowds. In addition to offering ample opportunities to discover new music, when you find your vibe you’re probably not too far from finding your tribe. Alive Coverage The importance of this relationship doesn’t escape the leadership at Another Planet Entertainment and SuperFly. In fact, they produce a degree of scale that greatly eclipses other music festivals on the...
Claude VonStroke and Green Velvet to Reunite as “Get Real” at Dirtybird Campout 2022: See the Lineup
Gather your flock because Dirtybird Campout is officially returning in 2022. Set for October 7-9, the fan-favorite boutique dance music festival has announced the lineup for its return to the Modesto Reservoir Campgrounds in Central California. The organizers of Dirtybird Campout, who have described it as “a summer camp for wannabe grownups,” once again put together an eclectic lineup that mirrors its namesake record label’s weird and wonderful taste in electronic music. Fans of techno, house, hip-hop, bass music and beyond are in for quite a weekend. Dirtybird Campout 2022 will feature performances by Justin Jay, VNSSA, Walker & Royce, Of The Trees, Rebūke and EPROM, among many others. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The fest wi...
The Irresistible Fun of Dirtybird Campout In 24 Wild Photos
Just a week ahead of EDC Las Vegas this year, a wonderland for weirdos took place in California’s little city of Modesto. As the dust settled, one fact became abundantly clear to house and techno music lovers in attendance: Dirtybird Campout is pure insanity in all the best possible ways. Over the course of the weekend campers delighted in a star-studded lineup, which was unexpectedly complemented by a bevy of some of the most nostalgic games ever played at summer camp. Eardrums were pleasantly walloped by techno and house music icons like Damian Lazarus, Carl Craig, Boyz Noise, and Claude VonStroke, as well as hip-hop luminaries like Too $hort, Digable Planets, and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Games took the event to a whole new level too. There were potato sack races and tug...
From Online to Big Time: At Dirtybird Records, a New Flock Takes Flight
Like a mother bird keeping her eggs warm, Dirtybird Records has hatched the careers of several DJs in their own proverbial nest over the last 18 months, taking one artist after the next under their wing. Social media helped to hype the label’s newest recruits in the absence of live shows, but few could argue the real magic happened on the online streaming platform Twitch, which seemingly overnight became the heartbeat of the electronic dance music scene during the pandemic. For Dirtybird, their Twitch channel garnered staggering support with more than 7 million viewers tuning in to stream since April 2020, totaling more than 928,000 hours of direct screen time with fans. They also quickly racked up more than 50,000 active followers on the platform, bolstering their digital prese...
Dirtybird Road to Campout 2021: Recap
The spirits were high and alive at the 2021 Dirtybird Road to Campout. The happy campers descended upon Los Angeles’ Expo Park on August 8th, the previous home of the 2019 Dirtybird BBQ, to shake some tail feathers and get down to house music. After a year of no contact, it was clear this day festival was much needed. Label head Claude VonStroke heard the flocks’ prayers and answered. The grassy oasis in the middle of Downtown LA was transformed in classic Dirtybird form with camp games, activities, delicious Grill$on BBQ, and of course live music. KINK, the analog maven, made a glorious appearance, traveling all the way from Bulgaria, to captivate fans with a one-of-a-kind performance. Two new additions to the family, Nala and DJ E-Clyps, threw down sets ...
Dirtybird Campout Announces 2021 Lineup: Enter to Win 2 Tickets
The beloved Dirtybird Campout is primed for its comeback in 2021, and the festival is about to be bigger and better than ever. The boutique dance music fest is set for October 15-17 at the Modesto Reservoir Campgrounds in Central California. Dirtybird founder Claude VonStroke has stacked this year’s lineup with some of the biggest artists in the industry in what has the looks of one of the year’s strongest lineups. Slated to perform at the house-focused Birdhouse stage alongside VonStroke are Boys Noize, Tiga, Catz ‘n Dogz, Walker & Royce, Ardalan, Worthy, and Sacha Robotti, among others. The fan-favorite Bass Lodge will host the likes of DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kid Koala, Medasin, and more. That stage will also be transformed to highlight Dirtybird’s newly min...
Dirtybird Reveals Stacked “Couchout” Virtual Performances: See the Full Lineup
Every year in Northern California, thousands of Dirtybird diehards gather for the annual Dirtybird Campout festival. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, that gathering can’t take place in 2020. Luckily, Dirtybird has things covered via the power of the Internet. The label has just announced its lineup for “Couchout,” this year’s livestream stand-in for the annual campout, and it’s a big one indeed. Viewers will be treated to sounds across the spectrum of electronic music, with performers from the Dirtybird label and beyond. DJ sets from house heavyweights such as Carl Craig, Mark Knight, Marc Houle, and Walker & Royce are sure to be a big hit, and a healthy helping of bass will be served up by the likes of Ed Rush & Optic...
Dirtybird is Hosting a Mix Competition to Win a DJ Set at Upcoming Virtual Festival
Ever dream about performing at one of Dirtybird‘s world-famous music festivals? You’re in luck, because Claude VonStroke‘s renowned label has hatched a mix competition for DJs to perform at “Dirtybird Couchout,” Dirtybird’s forthcoming livestream event that was developed to replace the brand’s beloved Campout event. VonStroke, the label’s esteemed founder and papa bird, will help judge the contest and choose a winner. DJs who’d like to take a quack at the contest (see what I did there?) can submit their sets via OnNow.tv. Participating artists will have to create and submit a 30-60 minute YouTube video of themselves DJing a Dirtybird Campout-themed set as well as an accompanying tracklist. The top ten finalists will be reviewed...
