Lightning in a Bottle (LIB) is an annual music festival in the Central Valley region of California. It was first held in 2004.[1] It is presented by The Do LaB, which seeks to promote sustainability, social cohesion, and creative expression.[2][3][4][5] The festival features music performances, guest speakers, visual and interactive art installations, yoga classes, and group meditation, and other attractions.[2][3][6][7]
| Lightning in a Bottle | |
|---|---|
 2011 | |
| Genre | Electronic dance music, devotional music, experimental music, folk music |
| Dates | May (2007–2019, 2022–); July (2004, 2006) |
| Location(s) | Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area, California Central Valley (2019, 2022–); California Central Coast (2014–2018); Southern California (2000-2013) |
| Years active | 2004–2019, 2022– |
| Founded by | The Do LaB |
| Website | libfestival.org |
History edit
Lightning in a Bottle took their name from a friend's small annual private birthday party from 2000 to 2003, the birthday celebration recurred each July as a friends only, private event. In 2004, the event's co-founders and producers, who call themselves The Do LaB, hosted Lightning in a Bottle at Gold Creek Ranch in the Angeles National Forest.[8] After a one-year hiatus, the festival was hosted at Live Oak Camp in Santa Barbara from 2006 to 2008.[8] After the eighth festival, The Do LaB relocated Lightning in a Bottle to accommodate the increasing attendance. Another one-year hiatus passed, and in 2010 the festival was held at Oak Canyon Ranch in Silverado.[6] In 2013, the event was moved to Lake Skinner in Winchester, and the 2014 festival was at San Antonio Reservoir Recreation Area in Bradley. In 2015 and 2016, the festival returned to San Antonio Reservoir Recreation Area in Bradley, California.[citation needed] In 2019 the Kern County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Lightning in a Bottle music festival moving to the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area.[9] The festival did not take place in 2020 or 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10][11] Lightning in a Bottle restarted in 2022, staying at the Buena Visa Aquatic Recreation Area.[12][13]
Awards edit
Lightning in a Bottle has won the "Outstanding Award" from A Greener Festival annually between 2011 and 2014.[14]
In 2017, Lightning in a Bottle was nominated for Festival of the Year at the Electronic Music Awards.[15]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "The Do LaB: How A Band of Brothers Went From Pranksters to Creative Festival Masterminds". Billboard. 12 May 2017. Archived from the original on 2019-02-17. Retrieved 2019-02-17.
- ^ a b Seilhan, Jesse (23 May 2012). "Lightning in a Bottle 2012: Where art meets culture (and cleans up after itself)". Examiner.com. Clarity Digital Group.
- ^ a b Sakellaridis, Faye (18 May 2012). "Lightning in a Bottle Festival". Reality Sandwich. Archived from the original on 26 May 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
- ^ Bain, Katie (May 30, 2012). "Faces of Lightning in a Bottle". HuffPost. Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ Martin, Brittany (2018-03-28). "How a Team of L.A. Creatives Is Making Coachella and Other Major Music Fests Even Cooler Los Angeles Magazine". Los Angeles Magazine. Archived from the original on 2019-02-18. Retrieved 2019-02-17.
- ^ a b Payne, Steve (May 30, 2012). "Lightning in a Bottle - the Perfect Festival". HuffPost. Archived from the original on August 10, 2020. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ Becker, Ramie (26 May 2011). "Catch Lightning in a Bottle's free spirit in O.C." Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 18 December 2012. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
- ^ a b "History". [Lightning in a Bottle Festival]. [The Do LaB]. Archived from the original on 5 June 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
- ^ "Supervisors approve Lightning in a Bottle music festival". Bakersfield Californian. 2019-02-26. Archived from the original on 2019-05-10. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
- ^ "Lightning in a Bottle Festival canceled due to coronavirus". KGET.com. NBC Universal. 2020-03-13.
- ^ "Lightning In a Bottle Cancels 2021 Event". Billboard. 2021-03-01.
- ^ "Lightning In A Bottle 2023 Set Times and Essential Info". EDM Identity. 2023-05-17.
- ^ "Lightning In a Bottle Drops 2024 Lineup Featuring Skrillex, Labrinth, James Blake, M.I.A. & More". Billboard. 2024-01-22.
- ^ "AGF Award Winners". Archived from the original on 2020-07-19. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
- ^ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2017-electronic-music-awards-winners-1041765/festival-of-the-year-2/