![]() ![]() After a night of filthy bass music, gnarly sounds, and heavy four on the floor break beats and more it was a breath of fresh air to hear the soothing sounds of Netsky and the hospital records crew. The West Coast was blessed by the almighty sounds of Netsky. Camo & Krooked, DC Breaks, Loadstar, Dieselboy, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, MC Dino, and Tantrum Desire! Each act kept the stage bumping the entire night, but one act stood out above the rest. We come here to express ourselves through our fashion, dance, lights, music, and to make friendships that will last a lifetime.īeyond Wonderland is known for providing a heavy hitting Drum & Bass lineup, and that’s the main thing that draws me to this event. Although it may not seem festival related, I find it fascinating that this bit of expression is the reason we come to these festivals. I met one person with awesome “pineapple pizza” totem pole. The quality that makes Beyond Wonderland such an amazing event is more than the atmosphere and music, it’s the fact that everyone is coming together to contribute to the festival environment. While the sounds, people, and fashion have changed, the vibe will always remain the same. ![]() It’s honestly heartwarming to see an underground production company evolve into the beautiful paradise that it is today. The precursor to Beyond Wonderland was “How Sweet It Is”, which used to take place at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. Although the inaugural Beyond Wonderland was held at NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA on March 20 2010, I have been following Insomniac’s Events since 2007. She's seen shows at every major concert venue in Southern California, but most special was when Paul McCartney played the high-desert roadhouse Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown for a couple hundred fans in October 2016.As I made my entrance into the enchanted wonderland I couldn’t help but realize that I’ve been doing this for exactly ten years. In June 2019, Poynter wrote about Vanessa and the Southern California News Group Entertainment Squad's approach to covering local entertainment journalism. She has reported on everything from the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to the MLB All-Star Game as a reporter, photographer, videographer and on-camera personality. Vanessa became the pop culture reporter at The Press-Enterprise in Riverside in 2006 and later took on the music and casinos beats prior to becoming the Features Editor and then Assistant Managing Editor overseeing features and sports. Vanessa graduated from Boston University with a journalism degree and her first newspaper job was in her home state of Maryland working at The Capital in Annapolis, where she was a general assignment and breaking news reporter. Vanessa Franko is the Digital Director of Entertainment and Features for the Southern California News Group. ![]() The Nocturnal Wonderland website says that “State and County health officers strongly recommend that attendees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, obtain a negative COVID-19 viral test prior to attending the event, and wear a face mask while in attendance.” Ticket prices weren’t listed, but the festival is offering a $9.99 deposit. ![]() Tickets for Nocturnal Wonderland go on sale at noon Friday, July 16, and guests must be 18 or older. Insomniac has long held major events in San Bernardino County, including the recent Day Trip house music festival at the NOS Event Center, which will also host the upcoming sold-out Hard Summer fest at the end of this month and Beyond Wonderland in August. This will be the final Nocturnal at Glen Helen, according to the event’s website, although the promoter had previously said 2019 would be the final year at the venue, because of a midnight noise curfew. Nocturnal Wonderland, which started in 1995 in Los Angeles and also includes art installations, will also have camping at the site, which is adjacent to the Glen Helen Amphitheater. Whether you are a Coachella lifer or prefer to watch from afar, get weekly dispatches during the Southern California music festival season. Sign up for our Festival Pass newsletter. ![]()
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