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Elements Music & Arts Festival is an annual 3-day camping music festival that takes place in Long Pond, PA. It is produced by Elements Production LLC., an event production company specializing in creating memorable experiences that combine visual art installations and musical performances.

History
The original festival was produced as a one-day festival on the Brooklyn waterfront in 2013. In 2016, the first Elements Music & Arts Festival debuted as a city festival also in Brooklyn, NY. In 2017, it launched as a 3-day camping festival in Lakewood, PA and returned each year with a hiatus in 2020 due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, the festival was relocated to the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA.

The festival was inspired by NYC-Brooklyn nightlife and BangOn!NYC’s large warehouse parties.

About the festival
Considered a “transformational festival”, the festival is a mix of music, art, and performance. The festival offers a diverse array of musical genres including techno, house, dubstep, jam, freeform and experimental bass, disco, bass house, among others. In addition to 100 musical performances, the festival features health & wellness programming, visual and interactive art installations, and other attractions.

Elements stands out most notably for its focus on themed spaces and diverse geography onsite. Each stage of the festival represents an element of nature - earth, water, fire, and air - with musical acts thoughtfully curated for each particular stage.

The festival places an emphasis on sustainability by offering 30% off hybrid and 50% off electric vehicles, water refill stations, pre-set campsites, and a “leave no trace” policy.

In My Elements
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the BangOn!NYC team paved the way for safe events with a series of retreats called In My Elements where a two-step COVID testing protocol was enforced. The summer retreat was held from July 10-12th and the fall retreat was held from September 25-28th, and both had a limited capacity of 250 guests. Herman co-founded Tested Contained Retreats (TCR), a consulting company that develops strategies for the safe operation of in-person events, following the latest public health guidelines. The safety protocol for In My Elements consisted of mandatory COVID tests for attendees and performers. Guests were required to present one negative PCR test result 2-5 days prior to the event and one negative antigen test result upon arrival to be granted entry. Additionally, the usage of face-covering masks was strictly enforced when indoors and comfortable social distancing was made possible with all gathering spaces being held outdoors. “Safety Ambassadors,” individuals responsible for monitoring and reminding crowds of distancing regulations, were also included in the festival’s protocol. The summer edition of In My Elements reported zero positive COVID-19 cases after the event.

A diverse lineup was a main focus of In My Elements. Headliners included Gene Farris, Soul Clap, Wax Motif, and Desert Hearts. In addition to a thoughtfully curated lineup, the retreat offered a wellness program, and fun activities such as sports, crafts, and comedy skits.

Accolades
In 2019, Elements Lakewood Music & Arts Festival was nominated as one of the best boutique festivals in North America, alongside Holy Ship!, Seismic Dance Event, Bass Coast, and Sustain-Release.

Lineup

 * Fisher
 * Kaskade
 * Zeds Dead
 * Sofi Tukker
 * Duke Dumont
 * Claptone
 * Sonny Fodera
 * Solardo
 * The Knocks
 * Dr. Fresch
 * J. Worra
 * Biscits
 * Rezz
 * Liquid Stranger
 * STS9
 * Big Gigantic
 * Troyboi
 * Twiddle
 * Two Feet
 * Blunts & Blondes
 * The Floozies
 * Sunsquabi
 * Spafford
 * Lespecial
 * SoDown
 * Ford.
 * Daily Bread
 * Eazybaked
 * Esseks
 * Space Bacon
 * Dogs in a Pile
 * Tweed
 * Biicla
 * Gardella
 * Kaleta and the Super Yamba Band
 * Seth Troxler
 * Nicole Moudaber
 * Worakls
 * Luttrell
 * Brijean
 * Moscoman
 * Sohmi
 * Lauren Flax
 * Salomé le Chat
 * Justin Cudmore
 * Claude Vonstroke
 * Shermanology
 * Gene Farris
 * Black V Neck
 * Miane
 * Kyle Kinch
 * Golden Pony
 * The Illustrious Blacks

Lineup

 * Griz
 * Chris Lake
 * Diplo
 * Bonobo (DJ Set)
 * Ganja White Night
 * Clozee
 * Tokimonsta
 * Rusko
 * Bob Moses (DJ Set)
 * Yotto
 * Claude Vonstroke
 * Walker & Royce
 * Will Clarke
 * J. Worra
 * Mat.Joe
 * Mainc Focus
 * Esseks
 * Mikey Lion
 * Lee Reynolds
 * Marbs
 * Porky
 * Dillon Nathaniel
 * Codes
 * The Golden Pony
 * Supertask
 * Megan Hamilton
 * Chomppa
 * Templo
 * David Starfire
 * Vctre
 * Yokoo
 * Cassian
 * Oona Dahl
 * David Hohme
 * Ameme
 * Golf Clap
 * LP Giobbi
 * The Sponges

Lineup

 * Disclosure
 * Fisher
 * Shiba San
 * Justin Martin
 * Big Gigantic
 * Sofi Tukker
 * Seth Troxler
 * Damian Lazarus
 * Liquid Stranger
 * Clozee
 * The Funk Hunters
 * Francesca Lombardo
 * Monolink
 * Stavroz
 * Atish
 * David Hohme
 * Kerala Dust
 * Taches
 * Baynk
 * Random Rab
 * Memba
 * Russ Liquid
 * Steve Darko
 * Sam Blacky
 * The Golden Pony
 * Of the Trees
 * Stylust
 * Supersillyus
 * Mike Wallis
 * David Starfire
 * Maddy O’Neil
 * William Black
 * IX

Lineup

 * Claude Vonstroke
 * Jamie Jones
 * Jai Wolf
 * Lee Burridge
 * Maceo Plex
 * Rezz
 * Shpongle
 * Troyboi
 * Chris Lake
 * City of the Sun
 * Fisher
 * Minnesota
 * Mount Kimbie
 * Thugfucker
 * Mikey Lion
 * Lee Reynolds
 * Marbs
 * Porky

Lineup

 * Claude Vonstroke
 * Tipper
 * Lee Burridge
 * Claptone
 * Liquid Stranger
 * SNBRN
 * Ott.
 * Keys N Krates
 * Baauer
 * Billy Kenny
 * Bixel Boys
 * Eli & Fur
 * Herobust
 * Horse Meat Disco
 * Justin Jay
 * M.A.N.D.Y (Philipp Jung)
 * Oliver Koletzki
 * Red Axes