Michigan music festival Woodkey

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Join us August 27 through 30, 2026 for the fifth annual Woodkey Festival and campout.

Woodkey Festival 2022

Woodkey Festival is a four-day Michigan electronic music, bass music, jam, and camping festival hosted in Michigan's Thumb.

The event is held at the historic Black River Fairgrounds, 2778 E. Sanilac Road, Carsonville, MI. The all-grass property sits along the Black River and features riverside camping, wooded areas, a 60-foot movie screen, multiple stages, large-scale sound, lighting, and lasers.

Arrival and gate information will be posted with the final event schedule. Please review your ticket details before traveling.

Music begins Thursday, August 27, and continues through Sunday, August 30.

If you are interested in becoming an official sponsor, email us for details.

Tickets may be available at the gate only if the event is not sold out.

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🔑 Weekend, Saturday-and-Sunday, and Sunday ticket options may be available

🔑 A separate camping pass is required for each reserved campsite (limited availability)

🔑 A separate RV camping pass is required for each RV site (limited availability)

🔑 Gate sales are subject to availability and are not guaranteed

🔑 Government-issued photo ID is required for adult attendees; minors must remain with a responsible adult

🔑 Alcohol is permitted only under the posted 21+ alcohol policy; no glass is allowed

Welcome to Woodkey Festival

Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Prohibited Items at Woodkey

*These items will be confiscated if found and may not be returned.*

  • No fireworks, flying lanterns, or explosives
  • No grills, open flame, candles, or charcoal (small Coleman-style camp stoves will be the one exemption from this rule)
  • No attendee-supplied fuel generators or loose fuel cans; approved built-in RV generators and solar/battery power systems are permitted only where directed by staff
  • No gas/fuel cans of any kind (with the exception of small propane containers for camp stoves listed above)
  • No glass (mirrors are allowed)
  • No kegs
  • No unauthorized drones
  • No laser pointers
  • No illegal substances
  • No weapons of any kind
  • No tiki torches
  • No hammers (small mallets allowed)
  • No unauthorized merchandise
  • No helium tanks
  • No threatening signs or apparel*
  • No threatening, harassing, or deliberately disruptive signs, apparel, or conduct

Prohibited Items in the Venue Area

  • No laser pointers
  • No glass or glass containers of any kind
  • No knives of any kind
  • No framed or large backpacks
  • No bicycles, skateboards, or scooters (unicycles accepted)
  • No motorized vehicles (golf carts, ATVs, Segways)
  • No recreational one-wheel vehicles
  • No frisbees
  • No large markers, paint pens, or spray paint
  • No confetti, silly string, or webs
  • No unauthorized soliciting, advertising, handbills, posters, product sampling, giveaways, etc.
  • Please remove all personal possessions from the stage areas after each night's performances
  • No threatening signs or apparel
  • Prohibited items may be added to this list at any time if necessary.

Water Policy

  • Bring as much water as you like.
  • Free potable-water refill access will be available on the festival grounds.
  • Water bottles will be available for purchase at the concession stand for $1.

Alcohol Policy

You must be 21+ to consume alcohol. A reasonable amount of unopened beer and wine (limited to one case of beer and one box of wine per person) will be permitted to be brought into your camping area. If, however, in security's judgment, anyone in the vehicle is intoxicated or the alcohol is open, then the organizers reserve the right to confiscate the alcohol. Kegs, glass, liquor, or vending of alcohol is not permitted.

Totem Guidelines

  • Totems must be no taller than 7 ft.
  • Totem sticks should be made of something light (makes it easier to carry anyway!) -- use PVC pipe or similar, no wood or metal, please!
  • Don't put anything that could gash a head or poke out an eye on the end of that totem. If it looks like it could be used for a medieval joust, security will likely take it away!
  • No threatening messages on totems.

Medical / Prescriptions

Medical prescriptions must be in their original bottle with the label attached. Your ID must match the name on the label. All federal and state laws apply at Woodkey.

Those bringing medicines to the event should declare them to security during any search and may have them stored in the medical center if required.

Medical professionals are on-site 24 hours a day. They are located at the end of the vendor stands to the right of the Main Stage.

In an emergency, if you are not near a medical tent, find a staff person with a radio, or notify the nearest event staff member. If you are not certain whether it is an emergency, assume it is and get help immediately.

In the event that you find yourself light-headed, sit down and ask a staff member or volunteer for assistance to the medic.

Festival staff and volunteers are dedicated to helping you feel safe and secure at all times. If one of them asks you to do something differently, please listen to their direction. In the event of an emergency, please listen to and follow the directions of the emergency professionals.

Woodkey cares for the safety and responsibility of all attendees.

Look out for others. If you see something, say something. Our security staff will be more than happy to resolve any issues or concerns.

Festival-goers are expected to exercise common sense and avoid unnecessary risks.

Remember to stay hydrated! Take breaks from the sun, wear hats and sunscreen, and remember to reapply sunscreen as needed.

Rest Areas

Porta potties will be located throughout the festival grounds.

Showers will be provided as well.

IDs & Wristbands

Woodkey is an all-ages event. Minors must remain with a responsible adult and follow all wristband and identification requirements.

Wristbands and identification are required for entry and re-entry. The purchaser or assigned ticketholder should be present when a group checks in, and the name on the ticket should match the attendee record.

Artist, backstage, green-room, and stage access is restricted to properly credentialed individuals during their authorized access windows.

Parking and Camping

Follow directions from gate, parking, and campsite staff. Assigned site information may also be provided through the Woodkey attendee or staff application.

RVs and overnight campers will be assigned to park in their designated areas.

Secure Your Items

Although Woodkey encourages an atmosphere of PLUR behavior, please be proactive about the security of your own belongings.

Do not bring anything you cannot afford to lose. If you are concerned about valuables in your tent, consider using small padlocks or locking them inside your vehicles.

Pets / Animals Policy

Pets are not permitted. Make off-site arrangements before arriving.

Trained service animals assisting guests with disabilities are welcome in accordance with applicable law. Service animals must remain under the handler's control at all times.

Handlers are responsible for immediate cleanup. An animal may be removed if it is not under control, is not housebroken, or poses a direct safety risk.

Vending

Woodkey will offer a wide assortment of food/drink, crafts, and other vendors throughout the festival site. No unauthorized vending is allowed. You must complete an application and be accepted in order to vend. Unauthorized food and craft merchandise may be confiscated.

Food-vendor placement will be assigned by operations.
Coordinate all power requirements with Woodkey before arrival.

For food vending inquiries, please email support@woodkeyfest.com.

Craft-vendor placement will be assigned by operations. Bring the approved canopy, tables, and equipment listed in your vendor agreement.

For craft vending inquiries, please email support@woodkeyfest.com.

Media

Woodkey accepts media-credential inquiries. For media requests, email support@woodkeyfest.com.

Promotions and Sponsorship

No sponsorship, on-site marketing, sampling, vending, coupon/product distribution, or other promotional/advertising activity may be conducted at the Event (inclusive of parking lots), absent the Event producer's prior written approval in each instance.

Respectful Attire, Signs, and Conduct

At Woodkey, all should feel safe, comfortable, and welcome.

In this spirit, if you are someone who would normally bring Native American headdresses to the festival, please leave them at home. Out of respect for this community, it is inappropriate to wear headdresses outside of traditional ceremonies.

Signs, totems, clothing, and conduct must not threaten, harass, intimidate, or deliberately target other guests. Staff may remove items or address conduct that creates a safety concern or substantially interferes with the event.

Woodkey reserves the right to confiscate items deemed to be in violation of these policies at its discretion.

Leave No Trace

Please be sure to keep the woods within the festival clean. Pack out your belongings, place waste in the proper containers, and leave campsites and wooded areas cleaner than you found them.

Thank you for making choices that support and inspire all members of the Woodkey Fam. We hope you have a great time!

LOST & FOUND

Lost and Found is located in the Concessions stand.

Please be patient while staff verify ownership before releasing found items.

Camping

🔑 A valid camping pass is required for each assigned campsite

🔑 Tent camping is rustic unless otherwise stated on the pass

🔑 Follow the dimensions and occupancy limits listed on your camping pass

🔑 Electrical service is not included unless specifically stated

RV Camping

🔑 An RV pass / Ticket is required

🔑 Campers and RVs must check in at the designated RV entrance.

Do not get in the regular line with your RV.

🔑 No electrical service is provided

ADA
FESTIVAL GROUNDS

Woodkey takes place on an all-grass arena with the grounds having various types of terrain. This includes dirt pathways, grassy roads and fields, and of course two stages in the woods. Accessible routes will be identified for guests who need them. The festival site is reasonably flat with a few small rolling hills. As with any outdoor setting, rain can impact the conditions.

CAMP ACCESS

Entrance into Camp Access is gained with a valid, GA Weekend Camping Wristband, in addition to having a current, state-issued disabled license plate, hangtag, or placard. Accessible camping resources are limited. Please request these accommodations only when they are needed so they remain available to guests who rely on them.

ENTERING THE FESTIVAL

When you arrive, please inform the parking attendants that you will need ADA accommodation. You will then be guided to the accessible camping area, conveniently located near the concessions stand and rest area.

POWERED MOBILITY DEVICES

Guests with mobility disabilities are welcome to use motorized wheelchairs and three- or four-wheeled scooters at Woodkey. For safety reasons, guests may NOT use personal golf carts, all-terrain vehicles, two-wheeled scooters, motorbikes, or one-wheels either in the venue itself or in the parking and camping areas. Three- or four-wheeled powered mobility devices must have safety features such as: anti-tip wheels, automatic braking systems, and stability-enhancing mechanisms.

POWER SOURCES FOR MEDICAL DEVICES

Understanding the importance of having a reliable power source for certain medical equipment, we kindly suggest that you bring your own battery or power source to ensure uninterrupted access throughout the festival if possible. Because this is an outdoor event using temporary infrastructure, Woodkey cannot guarantee uninterrupted electrical service throughout the event. We suggest a solar generator or other cordless electric power source. Attendee-supplied fuel generators are not permitted. Approved battery or solar systems are recommended.

Contact the accessibility or medical team before the event to discuss essential medical-device charging needs. On-site charging assistance may be limited and cannot be guaranteed.

PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES

Prescriptions must have a prescription label. Photo ID must match the prescription label. For the safety of our staff, please dispose of all medical waste/syringes in the proper receptacles in our medical tents. Guests needing a cool place to store their medicines can visit the concessions stand to make those arrangements.

Re-Entry

🔑 Your wristband and identification are required for re-entry. Staff may also verify the associated ticket or attendee record.

Alcohol
Alcohol Policy

You must be 21 or older to possess or consume alcohol. Only unopened alcohol in permitted, non-glass containers may enter approved camping areas. Staff may refuse entry or confiscate alcohol when a guest is intoxicated, a container is open, or the quantity or packaging violates event policy. Kegs, glass containers, unauthorized sales, and providing alcohol to minors are prohibited.

Alcohol is allowed only in accordance with this policy and applicable law.

  • No glass (mirrors are allowed)
  • No kegs
  • Designated cooler size limits:
    Maximum volume: 65 quarts

    Types of alcohol permitted:
    Beer (cans only)
    Hard seltzers (cans only)
    Wine (boxed wine or plastic bottles only)
    Pre-mixed cocktails (cans only)
    No glass containers; all products must remain in permitted sealed packaging

    Prohibited items:
    Glass containers of any kind
    Any opened containers

    Required identification/age verification:
    Valid government-issued photo ID showing age 21+
    Festival wristband indicating legal drinking age

    Rules on sharing cooler contents:
    Sharing with other attendees allowed if they are the legal age wearing the 21+ wristband

    Penalties for violating cooler policies:
    First offense: Warning and possible confiscation of prohibited items
    Second offense: Cooler pass revoked, no refund
    Third offense: Ejection from festival without refund
    Any attempt to supply alcohol to minors will result in immediate ejection and potential legal action

    🔑 Woodkey is an outdoor event with temporary infrastructure. Conditions and operating plans may change, so follow posted instructions and staff direction.

    🔑 Take a cool key or even leave one on the key tree.

    🔑 Parking is very limited. Arrive during your assigned arrival window and follow staff direction.

    🔑 Do not park on nearby roads or private property unless directed or expressly authorized. Unauthorized vehicles may be ticketed or towed.

    🔑 Bring insect repellent, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and refillable water containers

    🔑 Feed the wooks they're hungry too

    🔑 Don't feed Fred!

    Woodkey Festival 2026 Schedule

    Set times are subject to change. Follow official Woodkey announcements and on-site staff instructions for the latest updates.


    Thursday, August 27

    Main Stage

    6:00 PM–7:15 PM — Iota

    7:20 PM–8:35 PM — Pedestal

    8:45 PM–10:00 PM — JJ JET

    10:15 PM–11:30 PM — TechTonic

    11:35 PM–12:50 AM — SWEENEY


    Friday, August 28

    Main Stage

    2:15 PM–3:30 PM — DIK RICHIE

    3:50 PM–4:15 PM — Opening Ceremony

    4:20 PM–6:20 PM — ACT CASUAL

    6:00 PM–7:15 PM — Glitch Scratch

    7:20 PM–8:35 PM — Don Glaude

    8:40 PM–9:25 PM — DJ Brownie of The Disco Biscuits

    9:50 PM–11:20 PM — DEADTRONICA

    11:30 PM–12:30 AM — JFlame

    12:30 AM–2:00 AM — DIK RICHIE


    Whispering Woods (360 Stage)

    2:15 PM–3:15 PM — SAMMY COX

    3:20 PM–4:20 PM — DJ Squirtle

    4:20 PM–5:20 PM — Plurez

    5:25 PM–6:25 PM — 2AHHDAY

    6:30 PM–7:30 PM — Cass

    7:35 PM–8:50 PM — VITAMJN

    8:55 PM–10:10 PM — Green Matter

    10:15 PM–11:30 PM — Tripp St.

    11:35 PM–12:45 AM — Euforia

    12:50 AM–2:00 AM — DashRiot


    Dead Forest Stage

    2:10 PM–3:15 PM — Image Over Being

    3:30 PM–4:35 PM — Hart Attack

    4:40 PM–5:45 PM — DJ Prysm

    5:50 PM–6:55 PM — ChefSquatch

    7:00 PM–8:05 PM — Sinister Dosage

    8:10 PM–9:15 PM — Sempai Underground

    9:20 PM–10:25 PM — KNIFEHOUSE

    10:30 PM–11:35 PM — Z-Rekt

    11:40 PM–12:55 AM — ZEKE BEATS

    1:00 AM–2:00 AM — KORUPTID


    Saturday, August 29

    Main Stage

    11:55 AM–1:00 PM — The Enchanted Yeti & Nettie — Meditation and Sound Bath

    1:00 PM–2:15 PM — SKINZ

    2:20 PM–3:35 PM — Single Action

    3:40 PM–4:55 PM — Ganga Girl

    5:00 PM–6:15 PM — Sharlitz Web

    6:25 PM–7:40 PM — CODD DUBZ

    8:00 PM–9:00 PM — Krusty Raw Dads

    9:10 PM–10:25 PM — SubDocta

    10:30 PM–11:45 PM — Shlump

    11:50 PM–12:55 AM — The Floozies

    1:00 AM–2:00 AM — Ian Strange


    Whispering Woods (360 Stage)

    2:00 PM–5:00 PM — Mostly Dead

    5:25 PM–6:25 PM — Cloud 9

    6:30 PM–7:30 PM — Banshee Bae

    7:35 PM–8:35 PM — TRXXED

    8:40 PM–9:40 PM — Cheska

    9:45 PM–10:45 PM — BADKLAAT

    10:50 PM–11:50 PM — HIATUS Takeover

    11:50 PM–12:50 AM — SAY10

    12:55 AM–2:00 AM — Twansolo


    Dead Forest Stage

    2:40 PM–3:40 PM — DJ Doughboy

    3:45 PM–4:45 PM — Disco Francisco

    4:50 PM–6:00 PM — ADJUST

    6:05 PM–7:15 PM — Demerit

    7:20 PM–8:30 PM — Dogfingaz

    8:35 PM–8:45 PM — SO TECH

    8:50 PM–9:50 PM — VINSANITY

    10:00 PM–12:00 AM — Stacey Pullen

    12:00 AM–1:00 AM — Raveman

    1:00 AM–2:00 AM — Brent Shay


    Sunday, August 30

    Main Stage

    10:30 AM–11:30 AM — The Enchanted Yeti & Nettie — Meditation and Sound Bath

    11:30 AM–2:10 PM — Spirit of the Dead

    2:25 PM–3:10 PM — Terminal Dubs

    3:10 PM–3:55 PM — ADOT & Terminal Dubs

    3:55 PM–4:40 PM — ADOT

    5:15 PM–6:30 PM — SoDown

    6:35 PM–7:50 PM — Feed Me

    7:55 PM–9:10 PM — Dirt Monkey

    9:15 PM–10:30 PM — Flux Pavilion

    10:35 PM–11:50 PM — Boogie T

    11:55 PM–12:40 AM — Chase the Dream

    12:45 AM–2:00 AM — Lil Fish


    Whispering Woods (360 Stage)

    1:30 PM–4:00 PM — Motor City Vibrations

    4:30 PM–5:45 PM — GumDrop

    5:45 PM–7:00 PM — Broley Plur

    7:00 PM–8:45 PM — DJ Holographic

    9:00 PM–10:15 PM — KJ Sawka

    10:20 PM–11:35 PM — BassDRx

    11:40 PM–12:40 AM — ERRGOT

    12:40 AM–1:40 AM — Star Monster


    Dead Forest Stage

    1:15 PM–2:30 PM — Overstep

    2:35 PM–3:50 PM — Solarus

    3:55 PM–5:10 PM — Jameson Vero

    5:15 PM–6:30 PM — Chadderboxx

    6:35 PM–7:45 PM — DAGGUR


    Take Part in Woodkey

    Sponsor, Vending, Exhibitor, Volunteer
    Read below.

    Email us: support@woodkeyfest.com


    Include your name, organization, best contact information, and a concise description of the business, service, artwork, performance, or volunteer role you are proposing. Thank you for your interest in Woodkey Festival.


    2026 Sponsorship

    Our sponsorship program includes immersive activations, giveaways, branded experiences, and approved signage opportunities. Email us with your goals, organization, and proposed activation, and a representative will follow up.

    Become a Vendor

    Vendors are selected and placed to support a balanced attendee experience. Email us with your business information, products, footprint, power needs, and required permits.

    Become an Exhibitor

    Artists, exhibitors, educators, and experience creators may submit a concise proposal describing what they would bring to the festival, the space and power required, and any safety or operational needs.

    Become a Volunteer

    Volunteer opportunities may include event access, meals during assigned shifts, and role-specific benefits. Send your availability, relevant experience, preferred duties, and contact information.

    Michigan music festival Woodkey
    Woodkey Festival 2026 lineup flyer

    Woodkey Festival 2026 — Fifth Anniversary

    August 27–30, 2026 • Black River Fairgrounds • Carsonville, Michigan

    2026 Artist Directory

    2AHHDAY

    Friday, August 28 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 5:25 PM–6:25 PM


    ACT CASUAL

    Friday, August 28 • Main Stage • 4:20 PM–6:20 PM


    ADJUST

    Saturday, August 29 • Dead Forest Stage • 4:50 PM–6:00 PM


    ADOT

    Sunday, August 30 • Main Stage • 3:55 PM–4:40 PM


    ADOT & Terminal Dubs

    Sunday, August 30 • Main Stage • 3:10 PM–3:55 PM


    BADKLAAT

    Saturday, August 29 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 9:45 PM–10:45 PM

    BADKLAAT is a UK dubstep producer known for aggressive sound design, heavyweight drops, and uncompromising bass pressure.


    Banshee Bae

    Saturday, August 29 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 6:30 PM–7:30 PM


    BassDRx

    Sunday, August 30 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 10:20 PM–11:35 PM


    Boogie T

    Sunday, August 30 • Main Stage • 10:35 PM–11:50 PM

    Boogie T blends heavy bass music, Southern funk, and live-musician energy into a sound built for major festival moments.


    Brent Shay

    Saturday, August 29 • Dead Forest Stage • 1:00 AM–2:00 AM


    Broley Plur

    Sunday, August 30 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 5:45 PM–7:00 PM


    Cass

    Friday, August 28 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 6:30 PM–7:30 PM


    Chadderboxx

    Sunday, August 30 • Dead Forest Stage • 5:15 PM–6:30 PM


    Chase the Dream

    Sunday, August 30 • Main Stage • 11:55 PM–12:40 AM


    ChefSquatch

    Friday, August 28 • Dead Forest Stage • 5:50 PM–6:55 PM


    Cheska

    Saturday, August 29 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 8:40 PM–9:40 PM


    Cloud 9

    Saturday, August 29 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 5:25 PM–6:25 PM


    CODD DUBZ

    Saturday, August 29 • Main Stage • 6:25 PM–7:40 PM

    CODD DUBZ delivers modern riddim and dubstep through high-impact production, fast-paced doubles, and sound-system-focused performances.


    DAGGUR

    Sunday, August 30 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 11:40 PM–12:40 AM


    DashRiot

    Friday, August 28 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 12:50 AM–2:00 AM


    DEADTRONICA

    Friday, August 28 • Main Stage • 9:50 PM–11:20 PM

    DEADTRONICA combines live instrumentation with electronic production for fans of both jam improvisation and bass music.


    Demerit

    Saturday, August 29 • Dead Forest Stage • 6:05 PM–7:15 PM


    DIK RICHIE

    Friday, August 28 • Main Stage • 2:15 PM–3:30 PM

    Friday, August 28 • Main Stage • 12:30 AM–2:00 AM


    Dirt Monkey

    Sunday, August 30 • Main Stage • 7:55 PM–9:10 PM

    Dirt Monkey delivers playful, genre-bending bass music built around elastic low end, memorable hooks, and energetic crowd connection.


    Disco Francisco

    Saturday, August 29 • Dead Forest Stage • 3:45 PM–4:45 PM


    DJ Brownie of The Disco Biscuits

    Friday, August 28 • Main Stage • 8:40 PM–9:25 PM

    DJ Brownie channels the improvisational spirit of The Disco Biscuits into adventurous electronic sets connecting jam culture and dance music.


    DJ Doughboy

    Saturday, August 29 • Dead Forest Stage • 2:40 PM–3:40 PM


    DJ Holographic

    Sunday, August 30 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 7:00 PM–8:45 PM

    Detroit’s DJ Holographic moves through house, techno, disco, R&B, and funk with an uplifting, deeply musical approach.


    DJ Prysm

    Friday, August 28 • Dead Forest Stage • 4:40 PM–5:45 PM


    DJ Squirtle

    Friday, August 28 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 3:20 PM–4:20 PM


    Dogfingaz

    Saturday, August 29 • Dead Forest Stage • 7:20 PM–8:30 PM


    Don Glaude

    Friday, August 28 • Main Stage • 7:20 PM–8:35 PM

    Don Glaude is a longtime house-music favorite whose animated performances and driving selections have energized dance floors for decades.


    ERRGOT

    Sunday, August 30 • Dead Forest Stage • 6:35 PM–7:45 PM


    Euforia

    Friday, August 28 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 11:35 PM–12:45 AM


    Feed Me

    Sunday, August 30 • Main Stage • 6:35 PM–7:50 PM

    Feed Me is the acclaimed electronic project of Jon Gooch, known for detailed sound design, cinematic melodies, and high-impact live performances.


    Flux Pavilion

    Sunday, August 30 • Main Stage • 9:15 PM–10:30 PM

    Flux Pavilion helped define modern dubstep through melodic songwriting, massive bass production, and globally recognized festival anthems.


    Ganga Girl

    Saturday, August 29 • Main Stage • 3:40 PM–4:55 PM


    Glitch Scratch

    Friday, August 28 • Main Stage • 6:00 PM–7:15 PM


    Green Matter

    Friday, August 28 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 8:55 PM–10:10 PM


    GumDrop

    Sunday, August 30 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 4:30 PM–5:45 PM


    Hart Attack

    Friday, August 28 • Dead Forest Stage • 3:30 PM–4:35 PM


    HIATUS Takeover

    Saturday, August 29 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 10:50 PM–11:50 PM


    Image Over Being

    Friday, August 28 • Dead Forest Stage • 2:10 PM–3:15 PM


    Ian Strange

    Saturday, August 29 • Main Stage • 1:00 AM–2:00 AM


    Iota

    Thursday, August 27 • Main Stage • 6:00 PM–7:15 PM


    Jameson Vero

    Sunday, August 30 • Dead Forest Stage • 3:55 PM–5:10 PM


    JFlame

    Friday, August 28 • Main Stage • 11:30 PM–12:30 AM


    JJ JET

    Thursday, August 27 • Main Stage • 8:45 PM–10:00 PM


    KJ Sawka

    Sunday, August 30 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 9:00 PM–10:15 PM

    KJ Sawka is a renowned drummer and electronic performer known for his work with Pendulum and Destroid and his explosive live precision.


    KNIFEHOUSE

    Friday, August 28 • Dead Forest Stage • 9:20 PM–10:25 PM


    KORUPTID

    Friday, August 28 • Dead Forest Stage • 1:00 AM–2:00 AM


    Krusty Raw Dads

    Saturday, August 29 • Main Stage • 8:00 PM–9:00 PM


    Lil Fish

    Sunday, August 30 • Main Stage • 12:45 AM–2:00 AM


    Mostly Dead

    Saturday, August 29 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 2:00 PM–5:00 PM


    Motor City Vibrations

    Sunday, August 30 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 1:30 PM–4:00 PM


    Overstep

    Sunday, August 30 • Dead Forest Stage • 1:15 PM–2:30 PM


    Pedestal

    Thursday, August 27 • Main Stage • 7:20 PM–8:35 PM


    Plurez

    Friday, August 28 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 4:20 PM–5:20 PM


    Raveman

    Saturday, August 29 • Dead Forest Stage • 12:00 AM–1:00 AM


    SAMMY COX

    Friday, August 28 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 2:15 PM–3:15 PM


    SAY10

    Saturday, August 29 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 11:50 PM–12:50 AM


    Sempai Underground

    Friday, August 28 • Dead Forest Stage • 8:10 PM–9:15 PM


    Sharlitz Web

    Saturday, August 29 • Main Stage • 5:00 PM–6:15 PM


    Shlump

    Saturday, August 29 • Main Stage • 10:30 PM–11:45 PM

    Shlump’s Alien Bass style fuses psychedelic sound design, hip-hop influence, and otherworldly low-end experimentation.


    Single Action

    Saturday, August 29 • Main Stage • 2:20 PM–3:35 PM


    Sinister Dosage

    Friday, August 28 • Dead Forest Stage • 7:00 PM–8:05 PM


    SKINZ

    Saturday, August 29 • Main Stage • 1:00 PM–2:15 PM


    SO TECH

    Saturday, August 29 • Dead Forest Stage • 8:35 PM–8:45 PM


    SoDown

    Sunday, August 30 • Main Stage • 5:15 PM–6:30 PM

    SoDown combines saxophone performance, bass-heavy production, and upbeat funk influence into a high-energy electronic show.


    Solarus

    Sunday, August 30 • Dead Forest Stage • 2:35 PM–3:50 PM


    Spirit of the Dead

    Sunday, August 30 • Main Stage • 11:30 AM–2:10 PM


    Stacey Pullen

    Saturday, August 29 • Dead Forest Stage • 10:00 PM–12:00 AM

    Detroit techno veteran Stacey Pullen is celebrated for fluid, forward-thinking sets rooted in the city’s electronic-music legacy.


    Star Monster

    Sunday, August 30 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 12:40 AM–1:40 AM

    Star Monster creates immersive bass music combining cinematic atmosphere, detailed production, and powerful low-end movement.


    SubDocta

    Saturday, August 29 • Main Stage • 9:10 PM–10:25 PM

    SubDocta brings a signature West Coast bass sound shaped by deep dubstep, left-field rhythms, and heavy low-frequency pressure.


    SWEENEY

    Thursday, August 27 • Main Stage • 11:35 PM–12:50 AM


    TechTonic

    Thursday, August 27 • Main Stage • 10:15 PM–11:30 PM


    Terminal Dubs

    Sunday, August 30 • Main Stage • 2:25 PM–3:10 PM


    The Enchanted Yeti & Nettie

    Saturday, August 29 • Main Stage • 11:55 AM–1:00 PM

    Sunday, August 30 • Main Stage • 10:30 AM–11:30 AM


    The Floozies

    Saturday, August 29 • Main Stage • 11:50 PM–12:55 AM

    The Floozies combine electronic production, live instrumentation, funk grooves, and improvisation into an unmistakably danceable live show.


    Tripp St.

    Friday, August 28 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 10:15 PM–11:30 PM


    TRXXED

    Saturday, August 29 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 7:35 PM–8:35 PM


    Twansolo

    Saturday, August 29 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 12:55 AM–2:00 AM


    VINSANITY

    Saturday, August 29 • Dead Forest Stage • 8:50 PM–9:50 PM


    VITAMJN

    Friday, August 28 • Whispering Woods (360 Stage) • 7:35 PM–8:50 PM


    Z-Rekt

    Friday, August 28 • Dead Forest Stage • 10:30 PM–11:35 PM


    ZEKE BEATS

    Friday, August 28 • Dead Forest Stage • 11:40 PM–12:55 AM

    ZEKE BEATS is known for technical turntablism, experimental bass production, and hard-hitting sets that push sound-system limits.


    2026 Sponsors and Production Partners

    Red Bull — Festival partner

    Bass Natives — Production and community partner

    Art Dash Productions — Production partner

    HIATUS — Stage programming and takeover partner

    CHUZ PRODUCKTIONS — Visual and production partner


    Special Programming

    The Enchanted Yeti & Nettie — Meditation and sound-bath programming on Saturday and Sunday.

    HIATUS Takeover — Saturday programming on the Whispering Woods 360 Stage.

    Woodkey Festival Lineup 2023

    Champagne Drip

    Champagne Drip Woodkey Festival 2023

    Champagne Drip, the musical incarnation of Los Angeles-based producer Samuel Pool, was born from the philosophy that innovation springs from inspiration. The statement ringing true throughout the years, Pool has proven himself to be a trailblazer within the bass music sector of electronic music. With seasoned expertise predominantly rooted in genres such as dubstep and jungle, his discography consists of countless renowned records, right alongside his multiple headline tours and appearances at some of the world's largest festivals.

    Widely known for his sonic concoctions of diverse textures and rich melodies swathed in his decidedly uplifting project, Champagne Drip is set to continue skyrocketing upon a purely upwards trajectory. Consistently pulling inspiration from his own surrounding environment, his sound is an ever-evolving source that naturally inspires others in turn.

    The Crystal Method

    The Crystal Method (TCM) Woodkey Festival 2023

    For more than two decades, The Crystal Method has remained at the forefront of the worldwide dance music industry as pioneers of the big beat genre, innovators of the ’90s electronica movement and current-day global ambassadors of the American electronic sound. Originally formed as a duo—alongside founding member Ken Jordan, who retired from the music business in 2016— The Crystal Method today lives and breathes as a solo act, with co-founder Scott Kirkland at the helm And with the artistic reboot comes the next chapter in
    The Crystal Method timeline: The Trip Home, out September 28 on the band’s own Tiny E Records.

    A Hundred Drums

    A Hundred Drums Woodkey Festival 2023

    Thunderous low end and pulsating rhythm embody the powerful music of A Hundred Drums.

    Stomping the stage in a tangle of hair and a blur of motion, her high-octane live show is the result of years of searching for that perfect primal pulse that connects humans on the dance floor. Since she was a teenager, Gabrielle Watson has been cultivating a sound that encapsulates experimental hip-hop, psychedelic bass, and indigenous hand drums. After a decade of crafting her sonic signature in cutting-edge spaces, A Hundred Drums has emerged onto the main stage to bring the sounds of the underground to the masses.

    N2N

    N2N Woodkey Festival 2023

    Over the last eight years, N2N has become broadly recognized for his blistering marathon sets fueled by infectiously energetic house music. In 2018, he was mentioned by Billboard in its list of the nine best sets from Burning Man, and the year prior he had the opportunity to perform for a global audience in New York’s Mixmag Lab. A lifelong student of music, his sets seamlessly blending genres have become crowd favorites across the country. In the studio, his versatility shines through, as his groovy feel-good style has 'landed him major label signings as well as support from the world’s biggest DJs, including Fatboy Slim, Chris Lake, David Guetta, and Idris Elba. 2022 saw N2N root himself in the scene with a slew of releases on Glasgow Underground, and with multiple records forthcoming on deadmau5's house imprint hau5trap, he has cemented himself as one of the genre's brightest rising stars.

    DJ Dan

    DJ Dan Woodkey Festival 2023

    DJ Dan has been a leading force in the dance community for more than 25 years and is still turning heads today. Dan's music brings the party to new high levels with his mix of Funky Tech House, Techno and House.

    Dan's widely renowned Los Angeles-based label InStereo Recordings, has further etched his name into dance music's core for the past 15 years. With DJ Sneak, Antoine Clamaran, TJR, Wolfgang Gartner, Hatiras, and DJ Dan being amongst the many artists featured on the InStereo Recordings, the label is hard to ignore in the industry.

    The DJ Dan remix discography includes Depeche Mode, New Order, Tribe Called Quest, Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson, Groove Armada, Carl Cox, Ferry Corsten as well as creating the Transformers' theme song.

    KJ Sawka of Pendulum & Destroid

    KJ Sawka of Pendulum and Destroid

    "Widely recognized for his work as a member of renowned electronic music super-groups, Pendulum, and Destroid, KJ Sawka is undoubtedly one of the most illustrious, and respected figures in the industry today, with a unique ability to push the boundaries of dance music and foster innovation in the scene. To supplement his remarkable career, KJ has just made another noteworthy move with the launch of his very own label, Impossible Records. With a focus on Bass music, Impossible Records will be working to promote and showcase some outstanding tunes from burgeoning producers, as well as enable them to grow, and develop artistically." - Zakiya Abdullah

    SULLY

    Sully Detroit Artist Woodkey Festival

    “Sully” is the brainchild and nickname of Detroit-based producer, Christopher Sullivant. Weaving guttural sound design and intricate textures into wide melodic soundscapes, Sully has proven himself as a force to be reckoned with.

    After refining his production skills from the highly acclaimed Icon Collective, Sully first stepped into the electronic music scene in March of 2019. With a series of prolific self-releases such as “Frequency Shift” and “Quake” under his belt, Sully made his WAKAAN debut in late 2019, where he continues to call home for his intoxicating sound.

    Sully embraces the beautiful juxtaposition of releasing and performing different genres of music while still maintaining a distinct sound to blanket his catalog. From dubstep to trap, drum & bass, hip hop, and more, there are no limitations to Sully’s artistry.

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    INDSCY4

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    Wandering Dude

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    K-Burn

    Koruptid

    Prysm

    Glitch Scratch

    iRell

    ffejj

    Vinsanity

    Jimmy Gatz

    HushPuppy

    Ricky Spanish

    M.E.

    SeanJDawg

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    3DN AKA Mark Moss

    Some Black Cat

    Ian Strange

    Minion

    Jeff Woodward

    DJ Moses

    Radio Hack

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    Ooze

    Sinister Dosage

    Fixed

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    Hare Brain

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    Lunar Spirit Collective

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    Party Express

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    Underground Grub

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    VJ Larson

    Awake Tomorrow

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    Slow Down & Stretch out

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    Impulse Detroit

    NightSneak

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    Underground Tribe

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