BUKU Music and Arts Festival is making a comeback this year! After two years of no festivals, BUKU is making a name for themselves with their super impressive and versatile lineup. Hosting this festival at the legendary Mardi Gras grounds in New Orleans, there will be plenty of art, to music, to historical places, there is so much to see! So, being the awesome blog that we are, we have created a BUKU Festival Survival Guide to make things easy for fest timers.
Our Set List
While this festival is full of variety, we are most excited about the EDM acts that BUKU is bringing! Here is a list of our favorites from the weekend.
Troyboi
With weird and funky EDM beats, Troyboi has blown up in the scene. He recently put out a song with the young heart throb Justin Bieber. It almost made me stop listening; but once you listen to their Collab, it’s actually pretty awesome and very wholesome. Troyboi is a personal favorite when it comes to tribal bass EDM beats.
CloZee
With mind bending tribal beats, CloZee has become a top EDM fan favorite. Her bass lines create unity amongst everyone, even Republicans and Democrats, now that’s something you have to see! Come be unified under the stars with her bass heavy set and get ready for wonky music.
Porter Robinson
Photo: Sid Moro
To top off the Friday, big name Porter Robinson will be taking the stage with his lyrical and melodic EDM tunes. Tunes so good they put you in your feels and make you want to text your mom, friends, and maybe even your ex that you love them. Don’t miss this set.
Lane 8
Dosing you with a Progressive House EDM set, Lane 8 makes you want to immersive yourself in the beautiful bass. His euphoric sounds are once in a lifetime and never get recorded to put on YouTube. All Lane 8 shows in the past, cameras are taped up because cell phone cameras are not allowed…because “this never happened”. Since you can only experience this in person do NOT miss this legends set .
Sullivan King
This artist is for the metal heads of the festival. If you like EDM and metal, Sullivan King is the by product of this combination. It’s as if As I Lay Dying and Excision had a baby, and then Sullivan King was born. With his long flowy locks and electric guitar, Sullivan King puts on some VERY epic guitar solos while looking like a boss. Headbangers everywhere unite to see this gem in concert. One of the best shows I’ve ever been to.
Mersiv
An up and coming bass artist has risen since he who shall not be named has fallen in the bass community. If you like heavy bass EDM that doesn’t sound like robots dying, definitely check this out. You don’t have to head bang or push people in mosh pits to have a good time!. Just show up ready to vibe out with your new EDM family. All are welcome here, nothing is weird!
Ticket Info
Grab your tickets and ticket info here!
Don’t worry friends! If it’s sold out, you can join the waitlist here:
Where to stay
Have no fear! BUKU IS HERE!
BUKU has partnered with some awesome hotels so you’re sure to be with other festival goers at a cheaper price!
Want vibes?
Stay at: The Higgins Hotel New Orleans, Curio Collection by Hilton with a rooftop to party on and classy rooms; the vibes and views here are always immaculate.
Want close proximity?
Stay at Hampton Inn and Suites NOLA convention center. Less than a mile from the grounds, and one of the cheapest! You can’t go wrong with the Hampton when you want to walk and have a budget.
Want the biggest bang for your buck?
Stay at Holiday Inn Express NOLA Downtown. Although this is an Uber ride away, the Holiday Inn is the cheapest well known brand hotel option for the festival.
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Festival Essentials
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Battery pack for your phone!!
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Peppermint oil (for your sinus’s and mosquitos of course)!
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Sanitation wipes.
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Hand sanitizer.
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Liquid IV packets to prevent hangovers (duh)!
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Poncho (you never know)!
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Hand Fan (it gets HOT).
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Something LED for a totem so friends can find you!
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Comfortable walking shoes! You walk MILES in one day, don’t hate yourself by day 1 because you have blisters!
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Extra form of ID (my travel necessity)!
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Sunglasses.
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Sunscreen! Nobody likes feeling like a cooked lobster. It’s sunny and hot, so don’t forget this!
Where to Eat
Surrey’s Cafe & Juice Bar: with a 4.7 star review rating and vegetarian friendly, this place is a hungover persons paradise. This cute place offers breakfast fare with a Latin twist, and an amazing juice bar. Find it here
Two Chicks Cafe: with a 4.5 star rating, this swanky place offers breakfast, smoothies, juices, and lunch fair at a great price. Find it here!
Oceana Grill: if you’re craving some all star Cajun styled seafood, this is definitely the place to be close to the fest! With a 4.5 star rating, lively atmosphere, and amazing crab cakes, this place should definitely be a pit stop. Find it here!
EDM After Hours
Less than a mile away from the BUKU grounds, come to this multi-level bar/club with DJ’s, lasers, bottle service and food. Kitchen’s open until 9, club open until 1 am or later!
Bars to Visit
The Old Absinthe House:
The only place in the US you can try real Absinthe. Drinker beware, order a drink and go on a trip you haven’t experienced before.
Dungeon:
A hidden bar experience with everything you find creepy about dungeons. From chains to old time torture devices, this place walks you through old times. Grab a drink and take a walk around this historical place.
The survival guide has come to an end, but this is only the beginning of an epic adventure! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me here!
