The recent cancellation of the Nocturnal Wonderland and Lucidity festivals was a significant loss for Southern California festival-goers, primarily due to the severe wildfires impacting the region. One notable incident was the “Line Fire”, which has plagued San Bernardino County since early September, forcing Nocturnal Wonderland organizers to cancel the event. Initially, the Lucidity Festival had planned to postpone from April to late June but was ultimately canceled by organizers due to safety advisories from the Santa Barbara County Fire Department related to wildfire risks. In a show of support for festival attendees who missed these events, the Worlds Away Music Festival is offering 1,000 complimentary tickets to individuals who purchased tickets for the canceled festivals.
Worlds Away Promotes Camaraderie for Nocturnal Wonderland and Lucidity Attendees
A recent Instagram post from Worlds Away explained the process for affected attendees to claim their free tickets. The post clarified, “Please email [email protected] with your full name, email address, and proof of purchase using the same email linked to your ticket.” The organizers emphasized the importance of this offer being exclusive to those directly impacted by the cancellations, stating, “These tickets are for those affected—please be respectful and allow those truly impacted to apply.” The gesture reflects the spirit of unity within the dance and electronic music community, reminiscent of actions taken by another festival.
According to an article from The Santa Barbara Independent, the Same Same But Different Music Festival (SSBD) also extended free GA tickets to attendees of the canceled Lucidity Festival, granted they provided proof of ticket purchase. Actions like those taken by both SSBD and Worlds Away reaffirm that the core ethos of PLUR (Peace, Love, Unity, Respect) remains deeply ingrained in the electronic music culture and industry.
