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Sean’s Best of the Fest: Full Fuji!
- August 11, 2023 ● Experiences
Sitting outside Don’s Cafe
We’re back, and in a big way! No half-measures this year like social distancing and no alcohol sales but ramping it up like Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters said it, “Full Fuji.”
“Palace of Wonder”
Sitting majestically on top of a hill, the Spiegel Tent was a beacon for those who dug deep inside of themselves and wanted one more party. Sure there were the purists who thought the old location was better, but I’m not going to waste words discussing this. And it’s a big up for those that made it happen, balancing a 100-year old tent on uneven ground, and even pulling it out of a container after four years of moldy storage. The art was back thanks to Debs and Strapper and the crew, who are the blood and sweat of the festival.
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Big Willie’s Burlesque is Back!
- July 7, 2023 ● Bands, From Fujirockers.org
The return of the Palace of Wonder would not be complete without Big Willie’s Burlesque: a quartet of musicians backed up by two lovely dancers, Carolina Cerisola and Alyssa Marquez. The group regularly perform in Hollywood and have been mainstays at Fuji Rock since 2004. We’re thrilled to catch up with the man they call Big Willy (Willie McNeill) and get his impressions on two decades of Fuji rocking!
The musicians in Big Willie’s Burlesque
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Prep for the Fuji Rock Heat!
- July 6, 2023 ● Essentials
If you’ve been watching the mercury rise as we lurch sweatily into the swamp of summer, you know that being prepared can make all the difference between feeling breezy cool and damply wilted. Follow these simple tips to avoid suffering as the latter during this year’s Fuji Rock, where hot temps are just as guarantied as a spot of rain!
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Let Rookie a Go-Go Surprise You
- June 24, 2023 ● Bands
Tomorrow’s Headlines at Rookie a Go-Go stage
This year’s lineup is nearly complete, but we still have one oft-overlooked stage to look forward to, Rookie a Go-Go! This battle of the band platform features a handful of cream of the crop aspiring artists selected form hundreds of applicants from all over the world, all competing for the winning title chosen by YOU!
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Asa-Chang and Junray Added, Will Bring Solid Saturday Vibes
- June 16, 2023 ● Bands
It can be easy to get caught up in the main body of Fuji Rock, the Green and White Stages, the Red Marquee, etc. But don’t overlook Pyramid Garden, tucked quietly away from the big and brassy action. If you do, you could miss out on some of the festival’s most interesting acts, like newly added to the lineup but veterans of the Japanese avant-garde scene Asa-Chang and Junray.
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Let Ginger Root Spice Up Your Fuji Rock!
- June 8, 2023 ● Bands
As anyone remotely interested in the Japanese music scene (or just the globally hip music scene in general) knows, City Pop has been having a little bit of a moment for a little bit of time. A fairly general term for 70’s and 80’s western influenced Japanese pop music, it has been a goldmine for DJs like Fuji Rock favorite Night Tempo with its odd dreaminess and hard to place nostalgia. Most people are just milking the old records though. Cameron Lew, better known as Ginger Root, however, has been going a step further and making it on his own.
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Guide to Areas and Stages
- June 6, 2023 ● Experiences, Food
Whether you’re a Fuji Rock first-timer or a seasoned veteran, you’ll want to make the most of your experience by familiarizing yourself with the layout of the grounds, and locations of the stages and food stalls.
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Palace of Wonder Returns!!!
- May 21, 2023 ● Experiences
After a long, four year hiatus, one of Fuji Rock’s most beloved and unique areas, The Palace of Wonder is set to finally make its return.
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Advanced and Discount Tickets Available
- May 17, 2023 ● Essentials
Don’t miss out on your chance to grab discounted advanced tickets, available now.
You can find information on advanced ticketing at the official website’s ticketing section, which are available until general ticket sales begin on Friday, June 2nd.
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Fuji Rock for Beginners – How To
- May 12, 2023 ● Essentials
Whether you’re a first-timer or a veteran Fujirocker who hasn’t been in a while, you’ve likely got some questions and concerns about what to bring, how to get there, available ticketing types and anything you might be in the dark about.
Not to worry, as the official site now has the answers to your questions in English.
