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Festies

Festies

By: Sunny Balopole Vanessa Gutierrez Clark Lawson
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Festie (noun): A music-loving adventurer who flourishes in the vibrant energy of festivals. Known for dancing to any beat, making new friends at every stage, and offering unwavering support to fellow festies in their crew. A true festie views every festival as a fresh opportunity to immerse in the moment and create lasting memories.

Festies isn’t just a podcast—it’s our backstage pass to the wonderful world of music festivals! We’re Vanessa and Sunny, lifelong besties with 20+ festivals under our belts (14 of those together), and we’re here to be your go-to source for festival stories, tips, and all the glittery chaos in between.


Think of us as your festival spirit guides. We share advice, chat with the coolest folks in the industry, and spotlight hidden gem festivals you need to know about.

From reggae to rock, EDM to indie, and hip-hop to country, we dive into the music, vibes, and people who make festivals magical. We also highlight innovative products and festival hacks crafted by the community because the best ideas always come from fellow festies.


Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, we’ve got your back. So grab your hydration pack, lace up your comfiest shoes, and tune in—because the festival adventure doesn’t stop when the music does.


Let’s keep the vibe alive, one episode at a time!

© 2025 Festies Art Music Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ep. 22 Festies Recap: Mill Valley Music Festival 2025 — A Local Festival Gem

    Ep. 22 Festies Recap: Mill Valley Music Festival 2025 — A Local Festival Gem
    Jul 3 2025

    Join us for a full Festies recap of the 2025 Mill Valley Music Festival — one of Northern California’s most beloved boutique festivals! In this episode of Festies, we break down the lineup highlights, share our favorite artist sets, and discuss the laid-back community vibe that makes this two-day event so special. From delicious local food to kid-friendly zones, Mill Valley delivers a unique experience that blends music, nature, and hometown charm.

    Whether you missed it or want to relive the magic, Festies has you covered with behind-the-scenes insights and honest thoughts on what made this year stand out.

    Artists we saw: Marin School of Arts Band Meels Flamingos in the Tree Ghost Note Vieux Farka Touré The Crosby Collective Gary Clark Jr. Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble IrieFuse Mission Delirium Thee Sinseers Sister Nancy Monophonics Nile Rodgers & Chic
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    28 mins
  • Ep. 21 Coachella & Stagecoach 2025: Our Belated Breakdown

    Ep. 21 Coachella & Stagecoach 2025: Our Belated Breakdown
    Jun 25 2025

    Vanessa shares her engagement story while Sunny recounts her last-minute Coachella adventure, and Vanessa takes us through her Stagecoach experience in this desert festival-packed episode. From emotional milestones to unexpected setlists and the wild ride of planning (or not planning) for two of the biggest festivals of the year, we’re diving into all the highs, lows, and hilarious moments. Tune in for camping chaos, surprise artist sightings, engagement magic, and our ultimate takeaways from Coachella and Stagecoach 2025.

    Artists we saw:

    Coachella:

    1. Moon Boots 2. Tops 2. 3. Lola Young 4. Three 6 Mafia 5. Missy Elliot 6. Lady Gaga 7. Ed Sheeran 8. Charlie xcx 9. Enhypen 10. Green Day 11. The Original Misfits 12. Megan Thee Stallion 13. Post Malone 14. Zedd 15. Polo & Pan

    Stagecoach:

    1. Tucker Wetmore 2. Whisky Myers 3. Brothers Osborne 4. Zach Bryan 5. JOE DREAMZ 6. Dylan Gossett 7. Koe Wetzel 8. Ashley McBryde 9. Sturgill Simpson 10. Jelly Roll 11. Chayce Beckham 12. Treaty Oak Revival 13. Tracy Lawrence 14. Scotty McCreery 15. Goo Goo Dolls 16. Flatland Cavalry 17. Midland 18. Luke Combs

    Sunny's Festival Corner:

    Mosswood Meltdown

    Beaver Island Music Festival

    Day Trip Festival
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    54 mins
  • S2 Ep. 10 Bonnaroo 2025 Tips & Tricks

    S2 Ep. 10 Bonnaroo 2025 Tips & Tricks
    Jun 9 2025

    We’re back, Festies!

    After a little break, we’re catching you up on all the life updates (spoiler: one of us said yes 💍👀), plus diving headfirst into Bonnaroo 2025 prep. Vanessa shares her game plan for the farm, we break down our top Bonnaroo tips—from what to pack to how to camp like a pro—and Sunny’s Festival Corner makes its grand return.

    Whether it’s your first time at Roo or you're a tent-dwelling veteran, this episode’s packed with hacks, laughs, and all the love we’ve been storing up. 🌈🎪💖

    Sunny's Festival Corner:

    1. Zoo Town Festival

    2. Desert Hearts Festival

    3. BAD Day Music + Arts Festival
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    29 mins

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