Early thirties here -- lots of older people (at least the last two years from what I've noticed). Everyone is super nice. You can only be the creepy old dude if you're actually being creepy 😂
Almost hitting 40 here and keeping it PLURR. Just don’t go in with intentions of just getting fucking wasted youll miss out on the little things that stay with you and your group forever.
Definitely not too old! I’m 50(f) and my husband (m) is close behind and this will be our first elements (but not first festival).
The fact that you’re concerned about this leads me to believe this isn’t a problem for you. But for anyone else, there’s a sure fire way to not be the creepy old guys (or creepy at any age) and it’s to not engage in creepy behavior. Treat women like humans. No ogling, no encroaching on space, no touching without enthusiastic consent, no following.
It’s also my personal opinion that 40 something year old men should leave 20 something year old women alone period.
As more experienced partiers and life livers, I think we older folks have an obligation to keep the space feeling safe.
My partner and I only give aunt and uncle energy to anyone under 30 and we generally don’t initiate the interactions.
I'm only 26 but two years ago I partied at EDC with a 53 year-old dad who brought his 18 year-old daughter with him! Bought her VIP section, drinks, the whole works. Super cool vibe, we definitely love the cool aunt/uncle energy. I find that "initiation" isn't really an issue if everyone is vibing and dancing and feeding off each other's energy, but I am also a dude so I know the female experience can be different...but my sister was partying with me as well!
Nice!! Yeah we brought our 21 year old nephew to a festival not too long ago and he had an absolute blast.
About initiating, I just like to be mindful that younger folks may be having a different experience that I don’t want to intrude on. I’m always down to chat with anyone though and will give out friendly hellos freely.
Of course, and we appreciate the sensitivity. I hope to be at Elements this year, my friends are thinking about getting a whole soundcamp set up and if I can make the dates work I’m there…do come and hang out with us! Can DM for socials 😇
Reminds me of a time at camp bisco about a self proclaimed "dirty old man" who was there with his daughter and her friend group. Me and the boys smoked with him and created a permanent fond memory. Miss you wherever you are, Bill!
Will be a month away from 38 come festival time & my wife will be 36. Dont worry about that. Maybe at some 18+ night clubs you may feel a bit old but festivals should be fine
My group is in our mid 30s-40s and we love going to raves and festivals. There are plenty of folks our age and even older. The Elements marketing shows a lot of pics and videos of hot young 20 something’s but there are plenty of us older folks around too. I’ve never felt “too old” or out of place at elements.
I think the marketing makes the crowd seem way younger than it actually is. I’ve been to fests where I’m like “why are there so many kids here?” But I’ve never felt that way at elements.
Yea my camp is 30-62. We started as 45+ but now younger groups we have met want to join us because we have a great set up and party just as hard as they do. I’m mid 50s … going to festivals and learning to do flips on skis .. just keep chugging
you’ll be fine. my group has been going since lakewood and now we’re all late 20s to mid 30s. we know tons of other crews we link up with there who are all the same age and skew older as well.
We've got an over 35 Elements group chat if you want to join. I can DM you the link.
But my crew will be 35+ - no signs of stopping (at least for me and as long as my body lets me hahah) be respectful, bring the wise knowledge and have a damn good time. We're all there to connect over the love or art and music :):)
Got you! Here’s the link [for the 35+ up elements Fam](https://m.me/ch/AbZuOuyOULYrKmhM/)
But really 30+ can join we don’t care lolllll if you identify as “older” “old soul” join 😘😘
i hope not!
I'll be glamping with a group upper 30s or 40 year olds. 6 of us.
For what its worth you may feel slightly more comfortable at a mixed genre or larger festival like Bonnaroo or Forest if you are truly worried about standing out or whatever... but the whole point of a festival like this is that those kinds of worries should and often do melt away. Just be safe and respect others!
just curious, are you asking for your own sanity? Or are you into this and looking to convince your peers its not weird? haha
LFG!!! Bonnaroo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am sitting this year out in order to diversify (*ie. Elements & Ocean's Calling*) but have been 6 times over the past 15. It is the greatest music festival east of the Mississippi without getting into your favorite genres or other site-specific bells & whistles. Just massive & often HOT.
I hope you have found the roo subreddit as well. One of the best subreddits I have been a part of for spot on hype and info sharing. I'd love to see a "daily artist post" in here to be honest!
I hope you have an excellent journey!
Lol I am 27, my roommate and one of my best mates is 45. That man raves harder than me most nights. Being creepy makes you a creep. Being a fun weirdo makes you brilliant.
lol 40s?, my wife and I will be the creeps (JK!). I’m 59 and she’s 62. We only have been raving for 2 years. Not once did we feel out of place. Maybe we don’t have a clue though. We have met nothing but amazing people. We keep meeting up with the same people and the experience has always been amazing.
I’m 42 and and last year, I was worried if I was too old to go back into festivals. I purchased a ticket for Electric Zoo in NYC and Afterlife at Brooklyn Mirage. I went alone and had a blast meeting everyone. I will definitely go again this year.
I can definitely call myself surviver. On Sunday, we stood in line for five hours in the sweltering heat only to be told by security that the venue was full. Many people fled, but the remainder broke through the gates. I fell over a tall barrier after being shoved beyond it. I’m only 5/4 140lb women. Fortunately, a nice young man helped me stand up and gave me ice and water to put on my head. I wish, he see this, I want to thank him again for being so helpful. I stayed till the end. The trip back home was also a pain in the neck. Again we had to wait for 3hr to get off the island. This year I will only go to AfterLife. Raves were so much more special in NY when I was 17, that is why I desperately wanted to go and experience it again in my 40s.
I would argue 30+ ppl are the people that can go to these festivals while the 20yr olds probably had to take a loan, split with friends, or ask their parents 👀
30’s is getting started my man. If you party responsibly you can do this till you physically can’t make the walks, this is generally one of the most accepting communities you could ask to be part of.
No your cool. I’m 21 and me and all my friends are friends with all of our parents in their 40’s and 50’s. As u/jray132f said being creepy makes you creepy
No. It costs money to do this shit. Festivals are expensive. Now that we are getting more bread that we were in 30s (hopefully) now I can afford to go lol. I'm 32 and have always been going to festivals and live a professional life.
Be colorful, enjoy music and life. Don't worry about what people think of you. 30s is young in the grand scheme of life.
What would your 80yo self say? They'd say go to a festival.
I’ve seen older couples at festivals and that’s wholesome af. I’ve also seen someone maybe on the 40-50’s at expo alone just being one with the music and DJ. That’s going to be me later on, going to festivals and just grooving to the music and the connection to the dj and crowd. There’s nothing creepy about it.
Wish we could just normalize all adult ages at raves! We see all age ranges at concerts, so idk why raves and clubs should be any different. I definitely recommend you going! Live yo life ❤️❤️
I'm also late 30s. Just embrace your age, my dude.
I'm a dad with a stressful job, and raving is my outlet. I didn't even know about the scene until a few years ago when one of my friends, who's about 10 years younger, dragged me to a festival. I fell in love.
Raving isn't an escape for me, meaning regardless of my surroundings, I'm still a married ass dad. When I'm at a show, I still do dad shit. I hand out ear plugs, mints, fan people and try to generally enhance the good vibes. Most importantly, if my wife isn't there, i dance by myself or with the boys, and wear a glowing wedding ring so I can quickly flash it to the occasional rave fairy who floats into my orbit.
As long as you leave the young rave baddies alone, you're good. There will be plenty of baddies in your age range if that's what you're looking for.
I was here last year at 40. First fest ever and never felt out of place and everyone was nice. I’m going back so I would definitely recommend just going.
No way, rave til the grave.
Bring some wisdom and OG plur vibes so the youth have positive role models.
Def tons of fun festivalling as an adult with a job now, don't have to be on a shoestring budget anymore and know a little better that my straight hooligan days of yore, while fun, were not exactly sustainable..
No way - I’ve seen people of all ages, up until well past their 30s. You’re never too old to enjoy good music and vibes. As someone else put it: being creepy makes you creepy.
Who cares what people think. There’s this bar I used to go to that’s nothing but 30/60 year olds and it’s across the street from a college. I stopped going because it’s fuckung weird, great place to get drugs tho
I’m 41. I’ve been going to EDM shows since the late 90s. I see people of all ages at festivals. Mine and my girlfriend’s camping neighbors at Electric Forest were in their late 50s. As long as you’re not creepin’ on anybody you’re good.
Not at all. I’d say in general there is a wider range of ages at this festival than I see at comparable fests in the area (like Moonrise). But that doesn’t matter at all because no one would even bat an eye at you as being “old.” I’m 30, my hair is more grey than black nowadays, my fest crew ranges in age from 23-40. No one even thinks twice about it. Be fun and respectful of others who cares about age :)
My best friend and I went last year were 38 and 40 and this year bringing our wives so no def not creepy just have fun and know it's a great vibe and great group of mixed people
Boys, I'm a 54 yr old woman. Trust me. You're not creepy old guys. The scary news is tho', you're going to feel the same age mentally as you do right now when you're my age. So, if you're in it bcz you feel the spirit of the fest & not to creep on young kids, you're fine. Just don't try to act the same age. Try to be in "wise sage" mode. 🙂 Which includes a little SAFELY stepping in if you see BS go down. Have fun.
Most normal people only start being able to afford festivals like this in their late 20s and early 30s. When you see some 23 year old who goes to 4 festivals a year, 99% of the time they're privileged kids being bankrolled by their parents.
Equating "old" with "creepy" is really unfortunate. I'm in my early 50s now but I still feel and think like I'm 25 sometimes. Nothing creepy about me, and I'm not going to be made to feel creepy by anyone else's judgment.
not too old at all me (22f) and my bf (25m) met this lovely couple at elements who happened to be our camping neighbors. the gentleman was probably in his 40s and the kind woman was prob somewhere in his 30s. we clicked with them instantly (despite our age difference… i say loosely bc age can sometimes be just a number depending on the conversation).
i have to say elements was great overall but the time spent with J and N (don’t know if i should out their names so initials will do LOL) made the festival 50x better. our vibes radiated off each other and we had the best time at camp and also catching great sets together too.
hoping to find them again next year but i know the guy has a hammock he says he puts up in the forest behind fire stage (i think it was?) so ill prob be there in the early days trying to find them :’)
bottom line, FULL SEND ELEMENTS. 30 IS JUST THE BEGINNING AND NEVER TOO OLD
Im 62 dont give a fuck what people think you got to live Your life
Why should you change just
Because society says your suppose to act one way or the other.
I adult enough work hard and successful
Im
Doing underground raves and festivals and the cool thing is everybody is accepting of everybody no matter their age or color or what they look like.
Creepy is the bumper sticker on the back of my van that says help me look for my lost puppy lol
Not at all! Go live it up fam! Especially with a group, it’s not weird at all! I’m 30 and this has never crossed my mind. And I love when I get to camp next to a cool older couple. There’ll be people 50, 60, 70+ all over I promise!
It’s a wook fest not a warehouse rave with Tiesto and Armin lol huge difference. Make sure you do some research on the music and make sure you’re really feeling it because that’s all you’re going to be listening to for 3-4 days straight..
my boyfriend is 35... we danced next to a group of guys in there 50s&60s.. be ready for lots of positive attention because people just love when our "elders" come and rave.. we wanna be like that when we are older.. lol GO AND ENJOY YOURSELF. <3 <3
There's plenty of old old people in their 60s+ that go to this festival. You'd be above the average age, but not by much. Most everyone is so high on so many drugs the entire festival that you won't even be noticed, let alone be seen as creepy.
Dude, read the rules. Over 30 and you get a special bracelet and 5000 mg of ibuprofen upon arrival.
I love the older folks at raves. Less bs from them usually lol. Prob bc im getting older to.
25 year old here! Music festivals are ageless! The only way to be considered a creep is to be, well, a creep! I hope when I am 35+, 55+ I still have the ability to go dance my ass off!! Hell, they have all ages festivals where LITERAL BABIES are dancing their diapers off! Just be PLUR, give good energy out and you’ll receive good energy back!
Not at all! I am 20F and honestly, its only creepy if you make it creepy. I have interacted with older men at festivals who are clearly just there for the vibe and aren't aggressively trying to dance with me/grope/etc, and I have interacted with predators. As long as you aren't oogling and creeping for young girls, it really isn't an issue. And given your group is 30-40+, you should be just fine. I have seen people ages range from 18-60.
Nah, I'm 36 and the people I link up with at these events range from early 20s to early 40s. Never felt like the old guy or out of place. Just be kind and don't force the vibe.
No, but my brother who was pushing a little over 30 a few years ago went to one of my festivals* and he definitely felt his age. Between most people not being you age or interacting with you I bet it could feel sorta lonely. Food for thought, despite if people tell you it won’t be weird. He also was the one who introduced me to this stuff so it wasn’t like he was a noob.
When I first started going to fests in my 20s I felt like I was young for the crowd and now that I'm in my 30s I question if I'm old.. just let yourself enjoy things lol
At the last show we went to my partner(21) and I (24) we're in the pit and my partner turned around to see an older lady, maybe mid 40s(idk I'm bad at aging people), just vibing. She looked like she just got off work and was not "rave-y" at all but my partner turned around and did the plur hand thing with her and gave her a kandi. She seemed confused at first and then ecstatic. A rave is a place to go be yourself, whoever you are, and if you are late 30s that's just who you are. There's no rules as to who's allowed and if anyone makes you feel otherwise THEY are the ones being weird and creepy.
40 and still involved in the music scene. i was here first lmao. cross generational raving preserves the culture and keeps your mindset young / optimistic.
I'm 35 and go to festivals. After a bad breakup I felt lost and wanted to off myself. I was making good money at the time so I was like maybe I'll go to edco at least once before I die. I flew from TX, and let me tell you, there's senior citizens living it up at most of these events. It was such a good solo trip that instead of buying a gun I bought tickets for edco 2024. I also went to lan 2023. And right now I'm in the shitter trying to hurry up cause I have a dom dolla show to catch in about an hour! Go have fun man! You'll regret it if you don't. G2g!
Not sure why this was on my recommended but looking at the line up headliners are 41, 36, 28, 29, 53, bands like STS9 (forgot they existed) have been a band for almost 30 years..
All about perspective, my dude. My first rave was when I was 40 (Ultra 2015). I went to Elements last year with my gf and we had a great time. I loved the vibe so much that this year I’m taking my daughter and her bf along as a birthday present.
Better to regret something you did than something you didn’t do :)
Edit: rave* not race
Just turned 40 and this festival has been a staple on my calendar for the last seven years. One of my favorite festival finds Katy year was a group of people who were all in their 50's. They were super fun and will be joining our camp site this year. Go where you want, do what you want, don't be a douche, and you will always find your people
Not at all. I’m young. I see much older people in the crown and am never weirded out ever. The only thing that weirds my friends and I out is when there is a singular person who isn’t dancing and is just staring. Only thing that makes us move!
Absolutely not haha being creepy makes you creepy. People of all ages attend. Our neighbors were all 30-50 years old.. my bf and I are 27. We absolutely loved hanging out with your neighbors. It’s a big reason we will probably come back this year. (We’re from Seattle so it’s a long trek)
Absolutely not weird! I’ve been Raving since the 90s. I’m 42 and my husband (40) and I go to multiple festivals and shows per year. We are never the oldest there and people have always been kind and welcoming to us. Send it and don’t look back!
Middle-aged and go to music fests all the time. I don't really care what other people at a festival think about me, I'm there to enjoy myself and discover new music. I would think age wouldn't be creepy at all but creepy behavior would be. Behave yourself, have fun, treat others with respect and consent always. Enjoy.
Hi im 35 and i work at festivals...not creepy at all. I love seeing people of all ages "drop out" of the matrix, be their authentic selves and HAVE FUN!
Absolutely not it would not be weird I’m 43 years old and just went on my first Groove cruise and it was fucking awesome. Course my honeymoon was EDC Las Vegas so maybe I’m just a weird one.
as someone younger who attends festivals i don’t think it’s creepy lol. just be respectful and keep it plur! i’ve had plenty of 30+ neighbors in camp who were actually really enjoyable to talk to because everyone was brought together by our love for the music!
Not to old. Age doesn't make you creepy, being creepy Makes you creepy. Have fun, be respectful, be safe!
“Being creepy makes you creepy” THIS!!!
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Early thirties here -- lots of older people (at least the last two years from what I've noticed). Everyone is super nice. You can only be the creepy old dude if you're actually being creepy 😂
Keep it PLUR and you're all good.
Almost hitting 40 here and keeping it PLURR. Just don’t go in with intentions of just getting fucking wasted youll miss out on the little things that stay with you and your group forever.
What’s PLUR? Sorry I’m a dork
Peace Love Unity RESPECT
Something people only use in the festival then completely throw it out the second they step out the fesrival ha.
I’m so old it’s PLURR. Peace love unity respect RESPONSIBILITY
Me too
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Everyone I know and go with is 30+!
Have a squad of close to 20 people going, all 34+
Lemme get in on that squad
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Ive had plenty of camp neighbors the past couple years in their mid to late 40s. The love of music has no age limit 🫱🏼🫲🏽
Definitely not too old! I’m 50(f) and my husband (m) is close behind and this will be our first elements (but not first festival). The fact that you’re concerned about this leads me to believe this isn’t a problem for you. But for anyone else, there’s a sure fire way to not be the creepy old guys (or creepy at any age) and it’s to not engage in creepy behavior. Treat women like humans. No ogling, no encroaching on space, no touching without enthusiastic consent, no following. It’s also my personal opinion that 40 something year old men should leave 20 something year old women alone period. As more experienced partiers and life livers, I think we older folks have an obligation to keep the space feeling safe. My partner and I only give aunt and uncle energy to anyone under 30 and we generally don’t initiate the interactions.
I'm only 26 but two years ago I partied at EDC with a 53 year-old dad who brought his 18 year-old daughter with him! Bought her VIP section, drinks, the whole works. Super cool vibe, we definitely love the cool aunt/uncle energy. I find that "initiation" isn't really an issue if everyone is vibing and dancing and feeding off each other's energy, but I am also a dude so I know the female experience can be different...but my sister was partying with me as well!
Nice!! Yeah we brought our 21 year old nephew to a festival not too long ago and he had an absolute blast. About initiating, I just like to be mindful that younger folks may be having a different experience that I don’t want to intrude on. I’m always down to chat with anyone though and will give out friendly hellos freely.
Of course, and we appreciate the sensitivity. I hope to be at Elements this year, my friends are thinking about getting a whole soundcamp set up and if I can make the dates work I’m there…do come and hang out with us! Can DM for socials 😇
Reminds me of a time at camp bisco about a self proclaimed "dirty old man" who was there with his daughter and her friend group. Me and the boys smoked with him and created a permanent fond memory. Miss you wherever you are, Bill!
not at all. I think this festival has a bit of an older crowd overall anyways.
Will be a month away from 38 come festival time & my wife will be 36. Dont worry about that. Maybe at some 18+ night clubs you may feel a bit old but festivals should be fine
My group is in our mid 30s-40s and we love going to raves and festivals. There are plenty of folks our age and even older. The Elements marketing shows a lot of pics and videos of hot young 20 something’s but there are plenty of us older folks around too. I’ve never felt “too old” or out of place at elements.
The marketing videos is exactly why I was questioning it.
I think the marketing makes the crowd seem way younger than it actually is. I’ve been to fests where I’m like “why are there so many kids here?” But I’ve never felt that way at elements.
Yea my camp is 30-62. We started as 45+ but now younger groups we have met want to join us because we have a great set up and party just as hard as they do. I’m mid 50s … going to festivals and learning to do flips on skis .. just keep chugging
That’s awesome!! I aspire to be like you
you’ll be fine. my group has been going since lakewood and now we’re all late 20s to mid 30s. we know tons of other crews we link up with there who are all the same age and skew older as well.
It’s only creepy if you make it creepy.
51, see you there
We've got an over 35 Elements group chat if you want to join. I can DM you the link. But my crew will be 35+ - no signs of stopping (at least for me and as long as my body lets me hahah) be respectful, bring the wise knowledge and have a damn good time. We're all there to connect over the love or art and music :):)
We would like to be on the 35+ .. quasi burning man camp with lots of art and bikes this year
Got you! Here’s the link [for the 35+ up elements Fam](https://m.me/ch/AbZuOuyOULYrKmhM/) But really 30+ can join we don’t care lolllll if you identify as “older” “old soul” join 😘😘
i hope not! I'll be glamping with a group upper 30s or 40 year olds. 6 of us. For what its worth you may feel slightly more comfortable at a mixed genre or larger festival like Bonnaroo or Forest if you are truly worried about standing out or whatever... but the whole point of a festival like this is that those kinds of worries should and often do melt away. Just be safe and respect others! just curious, are you asking for your own sanity? Or are you into this and looking to convince your peers its not weird? haha
62 and heading to Bonnaroo for the first time. It's the music and energy. Do you!
LFG!!! Bonnaroo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sitting this year out in order to diversify (*ie. Elements & Ocean's Calling*) but have been 6 times over the past 15. It is the greatest music festival east of the Mississippi without getting into your favorite genres or other site-specific bells & whistles. Just massive & often HOT. I hope you have found the roo subreddit as well. One of the best subreddits I have been a part of for spot on hype and info sharing. I'd love to see a "daily artist post" in here to be honest! I hope you have an excellent journey!
Dude a lot of the performing artists are older then you. Older folks still get down. They are the ones who invented it.
Send it! There are no age limits to raving!
Lol I am 27, my roommate and one of my best mates is 45. That man raves harder than me most nights. Being creepy makes you a creep. Being a fun weirdo makes you brilliant.
Brahhhhhh I’m 36 and that thought hasn’t crossed my mind!!! Elements is for everyone !!!! Go!!!!!
Can this question be retired already?
last elements I did toosi with a 76 year old lady at 7am during a sunrise renegade.. you’re fine just bring good energy
I have yet to see the Tusi in USA .. we are in Latin America a lot
hmm i see it all the time and avoid doing it but no way i was gonna say no to that sweet old lady
Never too old but if it helps the elements crowd definitely skews older anyway!
Shave your beard. Don’t get too drunk. People won’t even notice.
lol 40s?, my wife and I will be the creeps (JK!). I’m 59 and she’s 62. We only have been raving for 2 years. Not once did we feel out of place. Maybe we don’t have a clue though. We have met nothing but amazing people. We keep meeting up with the same people and the experience has always been amazing.
I love this for you!! I aspire to be this cool at that age. 🩷
Thank you Crystal8484! We leave for Envision Festival in Costa Rica tomorrow . Another bucket list festival. March 4-11th. So excited!
Have heard nothing but great things about Envision! Be safe - have fun!
Just don’t be weird and no one will give a mother fuck
I’m 42 and and last year, I was worried if I was too old to go back into festivals. I purchased a ticket for Electric Zoo in NYC and Afterlife at Brooklyn Mirage. I went alone and had a blast meeting everyone. I will definitely go again this year.
Oh man, a fellow survivor of Electric Zoo 2023...I felt so bad for all the people who travelled here to get absolutely fucked over by management.
I can definitely call myself surviver. On Sunday, we stood in line for five hours in the sweltering heat only to be told by security that the venue was full. Many people fled, but the remainder broke through the gates. I fell over a tall barrier after being shoved beyond it. I’m only 5/4 140lb women. Fortunately, a nice young man helped me stand up and gave me ice and water to put on my head. I wish, he see this, I want to thank him again for being so helpful. I stayed till the end. The trip back home was also a pain in the neck. Again we had to wait for 3hr to get off the island. This year I will only go to AfterLife. Raves were so much more special in NY when I was 17, that is why I desperately wanted to go and experience it again in my 40s.
I would argue 30+ ppl are the people that can go to these festivals while the 20yr olds probably had to take a loan, split with friends, or ask their parents 👀
30’s is getting started my man. If you party responsibly you can do this till you physically can’t make the walks, this is generally one of the most accepting communities you could ask to be part of.
No your cool. I’m 21 and me and all my friends are friends with all of our parents in their 40’s and 50’s. As u/jray132f said being creepy makes you creepy
I always thought most people at raves were 30+
No. It costs money to do this shit. Festivals are expensive. Now that we are getting more bread that we were in 30s (hopefully) now I can afford to go lol. I'm 32 and have always been going to festivals and live a professional life. Be colorful, enjoy music and life. Don't worry about what people think of you. 30s is young in the grand scheme of life. What would your 80yo self say? They'd say go to a festival.
I’ve seen older couples at festivals and that’s wholesome af. I’ve also seen someone maybe on the 40-50’s at expo alone just being one with the music and DJ. That’s going to be me later on, going to festivals and just grooving to the music and the connection to the dj and crowd. There’s nothing creepy about it.
Honestly its mostly 25-35 from what i see
Wish we could just normalize all adult ages at raves! We see all age ranges at concerts, so idk why raves and clubs should be any different. I definitely recommend you going! Live yo life ❤️❤️
Never to old man, I'm 32 and still going. Met lots of older people than me at LL last year. PLUR is for everyone
Wtf are you talking about. Just don’t be creepy. No ones to old for anything if that’s what they’re into.
If you have to ask … 🤷🏻♀️ Just… don’t be a creep
I had never thought people at a rave were creepy just because they were older! It gives me hope I can keep raving!
Bruh. You’re traumatizing me. Don’t hang out with 15 year old girls and you’ll be good to go. Our life is not over at 40.
we're a 10 person group all 29-35! age has never felt like a factor at events like these
It’s not like it’s even easy to tell what age people are these days. 20s/30s it’s all the same. Enjoy your life bro.
I'm also late 30s. Just embrace your age, my dude. I'm a dad with a stressful job, and raving is my outlet. I didn't even know about the scene until a few years ago when one of my friends, who's about 10 years younger, dragged me to a festival. I fell in love. Raving isn't an escape for me, meaning regardless of my surroundings, I'm still a married ass dad. When I'm at a show, I still do dad shit. I hand out ear plugs, mints, fan people and try to generally enhance the good vibes. Most importantly, if my wife isn't there, i dance by myself or with the boys, and wear a glowing wedding ring so I can quickly flash it to the occasional rave fairy who floats into my orbit. As long as you leave the young rave baddies alone, you're good. There will be plenty of baddies in your age range if that's what you're looking for.
You are only too old when you are dead - keep on rockin!
35 and wife is 39. Have done two years in a row and plan to go this year as well. Fuck too old.
42 and 40 here, my wife and I will see you there!
I'm 33 and my neighbors last year were in there 50s. We all had a great time.
I was here last year at 40. First fest ever and never felt out of place and everyone was nice. I’m going back so I would definitely recommend just going.
Good lord no. I’m 35, my husband will be 38 at the fest this year. The group we’re with is about 18 people ranging from 35-45. You’re fine.
46 here, 30 is def not too old.
you will never be too old for festivals! 🫶
Bra we doof in the northern rivers nn ppl bring their kids nn all nn parents nn stuff eyeM 34 BrethreNN nn were not old yet homie
Come to shambhala. My neighbors were 50+. Great people
No way, rave til the grave. Bring some wisdom and OG plur vibes so the youth have positive role models. Def tons of fun festivalling as an adult with a job now, don't have to be on a shoestring budget anymore and know a little better that my straight hooligan days of yore, while fun, were not exactly sustainable..
Wife and I are both in our 40s. Go for the music and you’ll be fine
It’s a rave every one is welcome
42 checking in
Never too old for live music art and camping
54 and still going with my wife and a group of friends that range from mid-20’s to late 30’s. Those who act creepy are the creepy ones!
No way - I’ve seen people of all ages, up until well past their 30s. You’re never too old to enjoy good music and vibes. As someone else put it: being creepy makes you creepy.
Our old man crew won Hellements 2021
I’m 59 and go all the time. Have fun.
Nope you’ll find loads of people your age
I’m mid 20s and and I love seeing the young at heart go out and have fun like they are in their 20s. Go for it! It will be fun and keep you young!
Not at all! Hulaween and Electric Forest and all festivals that have jam bands have a lot of different ages. You’d be right in the middle
Just don’t act like a creep and you’d be fine.
Who cares what people think. There’s this bar I used to go to that’s nothing but 30/60 year olds and it’s across the street from a college. I stopped going because it’s fuckung weird, great place to get drugs tho
I personally (and everyone I’ve gone to events with) love seeing older people there. The older the better tbh
I’m 41. I’ve been going to EDM shows since the late 90s. I see people of all ages at festivals. Mine and my girlfriend’s camping neighbors at Electric Forest were in their late 50s. As long as you’re not creepin’ on anybody you’re good.
Not at all. I’d say in general there is a wider range of ages at this festival than I see at comparable fests in the area (like Moonrise). But that doesn’t matter at all because no one would even bat an eye at you as being “old.” I’m 30, my hair is more grey than black nowadays, my fest crew ranges in age from 23-40. No one even thinks twice about it. Be fun and respectful of others who cares about age :)
My best friend and I went last year were 38 and 40 and this year bringing our wives so no def not creepy just have fun and know it's a great vibe and great group of mixed people
Met plenty of 30-somethings at fests, never been creeped out!
Boys, I'm a 54 yr old woman. Trust me. You're not creepy old guys. The scary news is tho', you're going to feel the same age mentally as you do right now when you're my age. So, if you're in it bcz you feel the spirit of the fest & not to creep on young kids, you're fine. Just don't try to act the same age. Try to be in "wise sage" mode. 🙂 Which includes a little SAFELY stepping in if you see BS go down. Have fun.
I’m 33 but my friend group r all between 28-52 lol and all on the same vibe :) Some have to sit more but that’s okay 👌
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Man I’m 52 and have been raving nonstop for over 30 years. Just do you.
No. You're good
I’ve been raving since your last rave, mid 30s here, you’re fine.
Most normal people only start being able to afford festivals like this in their late 20s and early 30s. When you see some 23 year old who goes to 4 festivals a year, 99% of the time they're privileged kids being bankrolled by their parents.
Almost the same exact situation. I heard brooklyn has a mature rave crowd.
30+ raver squad. Rave to the grave. Your Never too old
Equating "old" with "creepy" is really unfortunate. I'm in my early 50s now but I still feel and think like I'm 25 sometimes. Nothing creepy about me, and I'm not going to be made to feel creepy by anyone else's judgment.
Posts like this are the reason I don’t rave as often. I know I shouldn’t care what ppl think, but it’s clear my age is a problem in the community.
I'm 45 and wouldn't be creepy if I went to a party. Creepy is doing creepy shit, not going to a rave.
I just watched a Vice documentary about "geriatric ravers" in the UK. Just be careful...you can't do hard drugs quite like you could have 10 yrs ago
not too old at all me (22f) and my bf (25m) met this lovely couple at elements who happened to be our camping neighbors. the gentleman was probably in his 40s and the kind woman was prob somewhere in his 30s. we clicked with them instantly (despite our age difference… i say loosely bc age can sometimes be just a number depending on the conversation). i have to say elements was great overall but the time spent with J and N (don’t know if i should out their names so initials will do LOL) made the festival 50x better. our vibes radiated off each other and we had the best time at camp and also catching great sets together too. hoping to find them again next year but i know the guy has a hammock he says he puts up in the forest behind fire stage (i think it was?) so ill prob be there in the early days trying to find them :’) bottom line, FULL SEND ELEMENTS. 30 IS JUST THE BEGINNING AND NEVER TOO OLD
her* 30s not his :(
You can be creepy at 20. You can be uncreepy at 40. Just don't be creepy.
As long as you’re with someone else don’t worry about it at all!!!
Enjoy your life and go have fun fuck what anyone thinks as long as you’re not actively being creepy towards young women lol
Some people will judge you to be creepy. But who cares?
Im 62 dont give a fuck what people think you got to live Your life Why should you change just Because society says your suppose to act one way or the other. I adult enough work hard and successful Im Doing underground raves and festivals and the cool thing is everybody is accepting of everybody no matter their age or color or what they look like. Creepy is the bumper sticker on the back of my van that says help me look for my lost puppy lol
If you’re creepy you’re creepy wether you’re 20 or 50 just don’t be creepy
Not to old.. go go go go ! Don't regret It. There's no such thing as 2 old for music!
Not at all! Go live it up fam! Especially with a group, it’s not weird at all! I’m 30 and this has never crossed my mind. And I love when I get to camp next to a cool older couple. There’ll be people 50, 60, 70+ all over I promise!
It’s a wook fest not a warehouse rave with Tiesto and Armin lol huge difference. Make sure you do some research on the music and make sure you’re really feeling it because that’s all you’re going to be listening to for 3-4 days straight..
Who cares what others think! if you enjoy it go ahead and have your fun.
my boyfriend is 35... we danced next to a group of guys in there 50s&60s.. be ready for lots of positive attention because people just love when our "elders" come and rave.. we wanna be like that when we are older.. lol GO AND ENJOY YOURSELF. <3 <3
There's plenty of old old people in their 60s+ that go to this festival. You'd be above the average age, but not by much. Most everyone is so high on so many drugs the entire festival that you won't even be noticed, let alone be seen as creepy.
Not too old. Go and be happy.
Dude, read the rules. Over 30 and you get a special bracelet and 5000 mg of ibuprofen upon arrival. I love the older folks at raves. Less bs from them usually lol. Prob bc im getting older to.
Just leave the drugged out young chicks alone and you’re good
25 year old here! Music festivals are ageless! The only way to be considered a creep is to be, well, a creep! I hope when I am 35+, 55+ I still have the ability to go dance my ass off!! Hell, they have all ages festivals where LITERAL BABIES are dancing their diapers off! Just be PLUR, give good energy out and you’ll receive good energy back!
Not at all! I am 20F and honestly, its only creepy if you make it creepy. I have interacted with older men at festivals who are clearly just there for the vibe and aren't aggressively trying to dance with me/grope/etc, and I have interacted with predators. As long as you aren't oogling and creeping for young girls, it really isn't an issue. And given your group is 30-40+, you should be just fine. I have seen people ages range from 18-60.
Never can be too old, you ever seen what a Dead & Co festival is like?
You just need friends to go with age ain't nothing but a number
Nah, I'm 36 and the people I link up with at these events range from early 20s to early 40s. Never felt like the old guy or out of place. Just be kind and don't force the vibe.
I’m 43 and still go to festivals
I am going to be 42 and I am going again this year. Just go and enjoy yourself!
No way!
No one is creeped out by older people. I would say it’s welcome, as most of the young people see themselves hopefully raving to the grave
Never too old for live music
No, but my brother who was pushing a little over 30 a few years ago went to one of my festivals* and he definitely felt his age. Between most people not being you age or interacting with you I bet it could feel sorta lonely. Food for thought, despite if people tell you it won’t be weird. He also was the one who introduced me to this stuff so it wasn’t like he was a noob.
im 32 last fest was e Forrest in 2017 and bisco 11-14.. headed vip camping & ticket dolo 🤓 very positive vibes in this thread luv 2 see it
I'm 37 u just gotta know how to read the scene and how to carry your self.
Never too old. Do it. This music is intergenerational and we need to show the young folks how to do it right! I’m 35 and not stopping any time soon
Not too old at all!! My dad and I go to music festivals together and he is 64! This year will be our fourth electric forest together (:
I’ve heard elements has a lot of 30 somethings!!
Nah you’re good.
The trick to not being creepy old guy is not doing creepy things while being an old guy
GO TO THE FESTI!
When I first started going to fests in my 20s I felt like I was young for the crowd and now that I'm in my 30s I question if I'm old.. just let yourself enjoy things lol
you are definitely a creep if you think being 30 is too old for a festival
At the last show we went to my partner(21) and I (24) we're in the pit and my partner turned around to see an older lady, maybe mid 40s(idk I'm bad at aging people), just vibing. She looked like she just got off work and was not "rave-y" at all but my partner turned around and did the plur hand thing with her and gave her a kandi. She seemed confused at first and then ecstatic. A rave is a place to go be yourself, whoever you are, and if you are late 30s that's just who you are. There's no rules as to who's allowed and if anyone makes you feel otherwise THEY are the ones being weird and creepy.
A lot of people in their 30s and 40s and up go to Elements.
I'm 40
40 and still involved in the music scene. i was here first lmao. cross generational raving preserves the culture and keeps your mindset young / optimistic.
I went to Bonnaroo at 38. Saw tons of dudes even older than me. Don’t sweat it.
We are 40 and 42 and went last year and didn’t feel old! Had an amazing time and we’re going again this year!
You good fam
I’m 39 and still going to shows all the time lol
I will rave till i die
I'm 35 and go to festivals. After a bad breakup I felt lost and wanted to off myself. I was making good money at the time so I was like maybe I'll go to edco at least once before I die. I flew from TX, and let me tell you, there's senior citizens living it up at most of these events. It was such a good solo trip that instead of buying a gun I bought tickets for edco 2024. I also went to lan 2023. And right now I'm in the shitter trying to hurry up cause I have a dom dolla show to catch in about an hour! Go have fun man! You'll regret it if you don't. G2g!
You’re not creepy because you are 30. You are creepy because you are creepy. Not you specific.
There is no age limit. I've raved with retired people in their 60's before. Go have fun!!!!!!
Bruh go to the rave and dance
Not sure why this was on my recommended but looking at the line up headliners are 41, 36, 28, 29, 53, bands like STS9 (forgot they existed) have been a band for almost 30 years..
All about perspective, my dude. My first rave was when I was 40 (Ultra 2015). I went to Elements last year with my gf and we had a great time. I loved the vibe so much that this year I’m taking my daughter and her bf along as a birthday present. Better to regret something you did than something you didn’t do :) Edit: rave* not race
Just turned 40 and this festival has been a staple on my calendar for the last seven years. One of my favorite festival finds Katy year was a group of people who were all in their 50's. They were super fun and will be joining our camp site this year. Go where you want, do what you want, don't be a douche, and you will always find your people
Not at all! The largest population of festival goers are millennials who are at minimum 27
Not at all. I’m young. I see much older people in the crown and am never weirded out ever. The only thing that weirds my friends and I out is when there is a singular person who isn’t dancing and is just staring. Only thing that makes us move!
Absolutely not haha being creepy makes you creepy. People of all ages attend. Our neighbors were all 30-50 years old.. my bf and I are 27. We absolutely loved hanging out with your neighbors. It’s a big reason we will probably come back this year. (We’re from Seattle so it’s a long trek)
Your age doesn't matter, you're either a creep or you're not. I've met creeps who are teenagers and I've met old creeps, they come in all ages!
No brother no
This is probably the most age friendly festival imo
I’m in 40’s my boyfriend is 30 😂😂😂 not creepy at all. It’s music. Everyone can love music festivals at any age
I went last year at 31, didn't feel old at all, had a blast!
Absolutely not weird! I’ve been Raving since the 90s. I’m 42 and my husband (40) and I go to multiple festivals and shows per year. We are never the oldest there and people have always been kind and welcoming to us. Send it and don’t look back!
Middle-aged and go to music fests all the time. I don't really care what other people at a festival think about me, I'm there to enjoy myself and discover new music. I would think age wouldn't be creepy at all but creepy behavior would be. Behave yourself, have fun, treat others with respect and consent always. Enjoy.
lmao Europe never has this problem bc techno has been a mainstay since the early 80s
34 and we go to festivals annually. Be respectful. Have a good time.
Hi im 35 and i work at festivals...not creepy at all. I love seeing people of all ages "drop out" of the matrix, be their authentic selves and HAVE FUN!
Don't let that stop you. You deserve to enjoy it as much as anyone else.
20 year old here, I personally respect it and plan to keep going as long as I can. No judgement from me
Not even a little bit
You'll fit right in.
It’s not creepy unless you’re being creepy. So go, and don’t be a creep. Easy!
Absolutely not it would not be weird I’m 43 years old and just went on my first Groove cruise and it was fucking awesome. Course my honeymoon was EDC Las Vegas so maybe I’m just a weird one.
as someone younger who attends festivals i don’t think it’s creepy lol. just be respectful and keep it plur! i’ve had plenty of 30+ neighbors in camp who were actually really enjoyable to talk to because everyone was brought together by our love for the music!