[Preview] SnowGlobe Festival – Lake Tahoe (12/29 – 12/31)

The Background:
As a Northern California native, I’ve spent my fair share of New Year’s Eves watching the fireworks explode over the shimmering waters of Lake Tahoe, CA from the Sunnyside Restaurant (which was always the place to be for NYE in Tahoe). This year, Lake Tahoe is jumping into the global party scene by throwing a party incorporating the excitement of a show that would normally be found in NYC or LA, in a location known for its world-class snow, an event aptly named SnowGlobe. You’ve probably seen the hype all over the interwebs by now, as people are coming from all corners of the nation, sucking up advance tickets within hours of their availability for a festival that’s bound to change your perception of New Year’s Eve.

SnowGlobe is the sister of Colorado’s SnowBall Festival, a festival which is known to instigate an avalanche of bookings on local hotels and kick-start the ski season (which means you better book now). The lineup is STACKED, with heavy-hitters galore, ranging from Bassnectar to Dillon Francis, and OWSLA members Porter Robinson and The M Machine... Not to mention about 40 other artists representing a wide variety of EDM sub-genres.

So, apart from the lineup, why attend this festival over all the other parties that will be ringing in the New Year of 2012? Location, location, location. Need I say more?! At what other festival in California – or about 47 other states for that matter – can you hit the slopes during the day, watch your favorite EDM artists at night, and even gamble in your spare time?? Not to mention the abundance of sexy little snow bunnies hopping around the mountain, who will be needing an extra cozying up to as most of the stages will be outdoors.

Regular 3-day passes are on sale now for $149.95 + surcharge. Pick them up here!

The Lineup:
Bassnectar, The Glitch Mob, Pretty Lights, Thievery Corporation, Figure, Kraddy, Blockhead, Dillon Francis, Doctor P, Big Gigantic, Porter Robinson, Ill-Esha, Eliot Lipp, Fishbone, The M Machine, Mux Mool, NastyNasty, Antiserum, Tipper, Run DMT, Satellite, Robotic Pirate Monkey, Heyoka, Phutureprimitive, HOTTUB, R/D, Mansions on the Moon, Ben Samples, EMANCIPATOR, Dr Israel, B. Bravo, Paper Diamond.

All the other information regarding the show (parking, items allowed inside, FAQ) will be up on their website in the next few days. See you on the slopes!

By: Spencer Handly