Nashville may be known for its country music, but Deep Tropics is also helping to cement Music City as a major hub for EDM.
This year's electronic music lineup, which includes RL Grime, Kaskade, Nora En Pure and many more, is a very impressive and genre-spanning lineup. But the festival is not only known for its top-notch artists and amazing audiovisual production.
Deep Tropics, billed as “North America’s greenest festival,” offers a variety of events related to wellness and sustainability. This year, activities are woven through the thread of sustainability and bring together cultural elements such as music, fashion, food and wellness.
Here are five things you can't miss at Deep Tropics 2024.
Deep Culture Sustainability Summit
Industry professionals, government officials and engaged citizens will gather on August 15, the day before Deep Tropics begins, to discuss and showcase regenerative solutions for Nashville.
Deep Culture's first annual Sustainability Summit will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. with the goal of inspiring the city to cultivate a healthier future for all through social innovation. For more information, visit here.
Fashion show in tropical paradise with Soho House Fashion Club
Are you interested in sustainable design and fashion? Soho House Fashion Club will be hosting an eco-conscious fashion show in collaboration with local designers.
Head to the Lotus Stage on Saturday from 2:40pm to 2:55pm to explore the unique, eco-friendly designs that aim to redefine festival fashion.
Lolu Ice Bath Activation
Those looking to escape the Nashville heat can cool off, relax and recharge with complimentary ice baths and breathing sessions backstage at Lotus. Showers, changing rooms and towels will be available.
The activation will have daily sessions between 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Breathing and yoga with DJ Drez and Marti Nikko
The main stage of the Meru Amphitheatre will be transformed into an oasis for breathing and yoga on Saturday.
An eclectic set by DJ Drez will set the perfect stage for an impactful wellness journey. DJ Drez, an influential figure in the global yoga and dance communities, is known for balancing ecstatic dance parties with moments of meditation and peace.
Farm to Table Lunch
A special farm-to-table lunch will be offered for those interested in regenerative agriculture and seasonal foods. This event will take place at the Deep Culture Speakeasy on Saturday. During the lunch, which will be accompanied by a live jazz band, four courses will be served highlighting seasonal ingredients from local farms.
All proceeds from the limited-capacity luncheon will benefit the nonprofit Deep Culture, which curates transformative experiences tied to sustainability. To learn more and support Deep Culture’s community impact, click here. here.
In addition to those five events, Deep Tropics will also host a series of additional pop-up events, installations and experiences focused on wellness and sustainability.
“We really do everything we can to make sure there are plenty of places for people to rest and educate themselves,” co-founder Joel Atchison recently shared in an exclusive interview. EDM.com Interview. “We see Deep Tropics as a bridge between party and purpose.”
Enjoy healthy drinks at the Alchemist Apothecary Pop-Up or catch the Eco Burlesque Show. Deep Tropics will also be hosting a sunset drum circle as well as a “psychedelic comedy show.” Need to relax a little? The “Healing Sanctuary” will be open to help you rejuvenate.
The festival will take place at Nashville's Bicentennial Park from August 16-17. Tickets are available here.
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