Beyond Wonderland, organized by Insomniac Events, delivered a stacked lineup with artists from all over the world in San Bernardino, California, on Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29. During this weekend, EDM lovers of all genres danced together amongst the Alice and Wonderland-themed decor, uniting under the electric and psychedelic atmosphere. With 6 different stages to choose from and countless activations, Beyond Wonderland had a welcoming area for everyone to enjoy.
The festival started off strong with big names like Panteros666, Samplifier, Alleycvt, Space 92, and a legendary B2B between Habstrakt and JSJTR. Their sets really established the mood for the rest of the weekend, as festival goers experienced high-energy beats starting from the very opening of the festival gates. The vibes were flowing high through the Friday headliners’ performances and into the next day.
On Saturday, the Netherlands’ Techno King Reiner Zonnenveld closed out Factory 93’s Looking Glass stage. Zonnenveld is a producer, DJ, and owns the record label Filth on Acid. He did a fantastic job continuing the high energy from the previous day and seamlessly built off the pounding techno beats from the supporting artists. Zonnenveld took the crowd through a theatrical journey that stimulated all senses and utilized every subgenre of techno imaginable.
Festival fashion was very on theme with attendees clad in outfits that resembled various characters from the Alice and Wonderland franchise. Looking over the crowd, one could see an endless sea of bright colors and fuzzy attire. The PLUR was flowing through the crowd as well, especially at the Mad Hatter’s Castle. Festival goers were trading trinkets and Kandi and showing the newer generation of ravers what the scene is really about!
From the colorful outfits to the whimsical decor and the diverse lineup, Beyond Wonderland was an immersive and stimulating experience for everyone who attended. These ravers will dream about their Beyond Wonderland experience until they are able to go down the rabbit hole again next year.