HARD Summer Music Festival 2024: The After Parties
Hard Summer, renowned for its electrifying atmosphere and stellar line-ups, is back in 2024 with an incredible roster of pre-parties and after-parties that will keep the energy soaring all weekend long. From Friday pre-parties to Saturday and Sunday after-parties, various venues across Los Angeles will host some of the hottest names in electronic music, ensuring that the celebration continues well into the night. Here’s a detailed look at the must-attend events for each night of the festival.
Friday, August 2: Pre-Parties
Zeds Dead and Bobby Love @ Lot 613
Kick off the weekend with a bang at Lot 613 where Zeds Dead will bring their signature sound to the stage. Known for their dynamic DJ sets that traverse genres, this duo promises a night of high-energy bass and captivating visuals. Joining them is Bobby Love, who will add his own flair to the night with his eclectic mixes.
Level Up @ Exchange LA
If you’re looking for a hard-hitting bass experience, head over to Exchange LA. Level Up, a rising star in the bass music scene, will be throwing down heavy tracks that are sure to get the crowd moving. Her performance is known for its intensity and crowd engagement, making it a perfect start to the HARD Weekender.
Saturday, August 3: After-Parties
Overmono, Hamdi, Pocket @ Lot 613
After the main festival on Saturday, head to Lot 613 for an eclectic line-up with Overmono leading the charge. Their unique blend of electronic beats and live instrumentation sets them apart. Hamdi and Pocket will also be delivering sets that blend house, techno, and experimental sounds, ensuring a night of diverse musical experiences.
Seth Troxler B2B DJ Tennis, Chloé Caillet, Heidi Lawden @ 930 Mateo St Warehouse
The 930 Mateo St Warehouse will host a massive back-to-back set featuring Seth Troxler and DJ Tennis. Both renowned for their deep and eclectic house mixes, this duo will create an unforgettable experience. Chloé Caillet and Heidi Lawden will add to the night with their own deep and groovy sets.
Dimension @ Academy LA
For fans of drum and bass, Academy LA is the place to be on Saturday night. Dimension, known for his high-energy sets and powerful drops, will be delivering a performance that’s sure to keep the adrenaline pumping.
Ketboi69 (Kettama B2B Partiboi69), Trax Unit @ Exchange LA
Exchange LA will host a special back-to-back set featuring Kettama and Partiboi69 under the alias Ketboi69. Expect a night of wild and unpredictable tracks that blend house, techno, and rave elements. Trax Unit will also be on hand to keep the beats rolling.
Matroda @ Avalon
Matroda will take over Avalon on Saturday night, bringing his unique blend of bass house and electro to the stage. Known for his high-energy performances and innovative sound design, Matroda’s set is a must-see.
Sunday, August 4: After-Parties
Chris Lake @ 930 Mateo St Warehouse
The weekend wraps up at the 930 Mateo St Warehouse with a performance by house music heavyweight Chris Lake. Known for his infectious grooves and hit tracks, Chris Lake’s set will be the perfect way to close out the HARD Weekender.
Subtronics @ Avalon
Dubstep fans should head to Avalon for Subtronics’ set. Known for his high-energy performances and heavy-hitting tracks, Subtronics will ensure that the final night of HARD Summer is unforgettable.
Tchami x Malaa @ Exchange LA
Exchange LA will host a special set from Tchami and Malaa. These two have been known to bring the house down with their bass-heavy house tracks and incredible stage presence.
Beltran, Classmatic, Capes @ Lot 613
Lot 613 will feature a line-up of fresh talent on Sunday night. Beltran, Classmatic, and Capes will each bring their unique sounds, ranging from deep house to tech house, ensuring a night of non-stop dancing.
Sosa, Bontan @ Academy LA
Academy LA closes out the weekend with Sosa and Bontan. These two artists are known for their infectious house beats and crowd-pleasing sets, making it the perfect way to end your HARD Summer experience.
Whether you’re into house, techno, bass, or drum and bass, the HARD Weekender pre-parties and after-parties have something for everyone. Make sure to plan your nights accordingly and get ready for an unforgettable weekend of music, dancing, and celebration.
