Horsin’ around never felt better! Goldrush Music Festival: Wild Card edition took over Phoenix Raceway on October 4th and 5th. Produced by Relentless Beats, this two-day annual festival wowed with incredible acts, stellar stage production, and an impressive layout.
Layout and Production
Goldrush featured three main stages: Paradise Prairie, Moonrise Mountain (sponsored by Aftershock and Low End Lab), and Coyote Cove (sponsored by Body Language with Weird and Wonderful). Other activations included a unique silent disco, the Cowboy Corral, powered by EVO, and the Sound Cabin Art Cart presented by Baked Bros, adding extra layers of fun to the festival experience.
Each of these spaces was decked out with captivating elements like LED screens, multiple lighting rigs, lasers, and pyrotechnics! These features created an immersive experience for fans to enjoy while catching their favorite artists in action.
Relentless Beats hosted over 70 artists throughout the weekend, covering a wide range of genres. Discovering and experiencing new artists is a big part of the festival magic! It offers the chance to find fresh talent to support and fall in love with new genres, all while waiting for your favorite headliners to take the stage later in the night.
Lineup
Goldrush brought the heat this weekend! Kicking off the nights, attendees were treated to rising stars like Allie Radd, Nealson, HOTSAUCE, Arietta, and Guestli$t b2b Chiief. These up-and-coming artists played a key role in setting the tone, getting the crowd hyped, and preparing everyone for the headlining acts to follow.
Headliners included The Chainsmokers, who delivered classic hits like “Roses” and “Don’t Let Me Down.” Sullivan King brought massive energy, playing new unreleased tracks like “Chaos Will Bring Peace” and his remix of “HOT TO GO!” by Chappell Roan.
SLANDER set hearts ablaze with their remix of Illenium’s “Good Things Fall Apart,” alongside hard-hitting tracks like “Blood on Me” featuring Svdden Death and “Realm of the Damned” by Marauda. INZO B2B Mersiv brought incredible vibes, delivering fan favorites like “Ghosts” by Mersiv featuring Akylla and the ever-popular “Overthinker” by INZO.
Fans had the exciting opportunity to win meet and greets with artists like MitiS, Blossom, Timmy Trumpet, Black Tiger Sex Machine, &friends, and Monty x Two Swords.
Vendors
Pop-up shops by local businesses were scattered throughout the venue, offering festivalgoers all their rave essentials! Brands like Kritter Klips, Kandies World, Moon Lvdning, and The Gypsy Elysian featured a variety of rave attire, from pashminas and hand fans to sunglasses, handcrafted pinecone pendants, tie-dyed shirts, hydration packs, and more!
Food and drink options were plentiful, satisfying those classic festival cravings! Bars offered a variety of Beatbox Beverages, Red Bull, seltzers, beers, and mixed drinks. For food, attendees could enjoy loaded nachos, pizza, mac and cheese, tenders, and more!
Activations
The Highland made a return! This enclosed chill-out zone offered high vibes and featured cannabis brands like Blazy Susan, DIME, Baked Bros, and Aeriz. Alongside its laid-back atmosphere, The Highland hosted the Sound Cabin Art Cart, cozy lounges, games, and fun photo ops for attendees to enjoy.
Festival-goers could also try their luck at the 1UP arcade, hosted by Voodoo Ranger, with a chance to win prizes! Meanwhile, Chillskates brought the fun with a pop-up roller rink offering free skate rentals and stickers.
Other Details
VIP ticket holders enjoyed a separate entrance for expedited entry and exclusive VIP sections at both Paradise Prairie and Moonrise Mountain, provided premium viewing areas with food and drink vendors. Paradise Prairie also featured the Glamour Garden, a beauty bar with braiding by T. Bearshield and accessories by Lunatics.
Phoenix Raceway offered free parking for general admission, with dedicated sections for premium parking pass holders and ADA accommodations. Both the box office and entrances were well-marked, ensuring quick and efficient entry with streamlined processes to keep lines moving smoothly!
The RB Rangers were active throughout the venue all weekend, dedicated to ensuring the well-being of all attendees. They had water sprays and hand fans on hand, along with water bottles to hand out to those in need. Additionally, the Rangers guided fans to the Ranger Station, providing a place to take a breather from the crowds.
Goldrush was an unforgettable weekend, packed with exciting sets, fun interactions, and lasting memories! Be sure to follow @RelentlessBeats on all social platforms to keep up to date on future festival announcements and information.
Photos taken by Alexander Peet.
