PLUG IN TO THE FOREST 🔌

COLLABORATE WITH HQ AND BRING A DREAM TO LIFE

PUBLISHED: March 15, 2023

The Plug In Program is an invitation to the Forest Family to create, collaborate, and help shape the Electric Forest experience while securing a Wristband to the festival. Providing plentiful opportunities to make the wildest Forest dreams come true, Plug In to participate through workshops, contests, artistic projects, and so much more.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE INCREDIBLE WAYS THE FOREST FAMILY PLUGGED IN TO ELECTRIC FOREST 2022, AND PREPARE TO PLUG IN TO THE FOREST IN 2023

THE WISH MACHINE

The Electric Forest Wish Machine is an opportunity to achieve your Forest dream. Commit to spreading positivity through inspirational and charitable deeds for the chance to have your boldest, most extraordinary wishes granted.

The Wish Machine invites Forest Family to commit to doing good in their community in exchange for a wish granted by The Forest. This call for Forest love has generated over 7,500 inspiring commitments through the years. These have resulted in many real-world, positive impacts including donations to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, an arts and crafts event for an Illinois Veterans home, the beautification of local walking trails, the creation of a mental health support group, and much more. In exchange, the Wish Machine has granted everything from GA Wristbands to facilitating a Mario Kart tournament for charity in the campgrounds, private performances from Electric Forest headliners, and even an Electric Forest performance slot - that helped launch a career in music!

The Wish Machine is at its best when beautiful acts of giving and kindness in our wider communities are rewarded with unique and memorable experiences.

Make an impact; create change; dream big – submit to The Wish Machine now.

MAKE A WISH

CHAPEL PARTIES FOR THE PEOPLE

The Forest Family celebrates our freaky unique selves through Chapel Parties for the People!

Whether it be the small or large things, the silly, goofy, or spectacular – everyone has something special to celebrate. Winning Applications get the opportunity to go behind the scenes and plan a one-of-a-kind party with HQ’s Plug In Producers while also winning festival Wristbands.

2022 Chapel Parties crossed borders with the Forest Family from Afar Party, honored Royal Shorties, got mooooo-ving with the COWABUNGA-themed Party, and celebrated with the Plus-Sized Festival Baddies Party.

Electric Forest seeks aspiring party promoters, event planners, and imaginative thinkers to throw an epic themed party this summer at The Chapel in The Forest.

APPLY NOW

THE UNMEDIATED CREATOR INCUBATOR

The UnMEDIAted Creator Incubator Program invites creatives – from photographers and videographers, content creators to digital artists, podcasters, imaginators, and more – to join the Electric Forest 2023 Creator Incubator.

This program intends to connect creatives at all levels to share skills and perspectives, collaborate with and learn from HQ, and exercise creative practices with fellow Forest Family.

2022 highlights include...

Apply now for the chance to work alongside the Electric Forest Media team and collaborate with fellow Forest Family creatives.

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THE EF RADIO ON AIR EXTRAORDINAIRE PROGRAM

HQ is seeking Forest Family interested in exploring the world of EF Radio.

Opening a channel for aspiring radio personalities, show hosts, behind-the-scenes technicians, fan interviewers, and more – the Electric Forest Radio On Air ExtraordinAIRE Program offers the opportunity for Forest Family to collaborate with the EF Radio team and create content to be featured on EF Radio both during the event and year-round!

Apply now for this brand new Plug In Program!

APPLY NOW

THE PRIZE CART REMIX CONTEST

PRIIIIIIIZE CAAAART!!!! In 2018, String Cheese Incident’s Kyle Hollingsworth delivered Electric Forest the gift that keeps on giving - the Official Prize Cart theme song! Long-time Forest Family member XLP was so inspired by Kyle’s catchy tune, they created their own remix of the theme.

Impressed by XLP’s creativity, HQ has hosted the Prize Cart Remix Contest ever since. Awarding winners with Wristbands to the festival and playing the winning remixes after headlining sets each night, the Prize Cart Remix winners provide the soundtrack while the Forest Family helps clean up and win prizes from Electricology’s Prize Cart. Clean up & get down!

Listen to the 2022 Prize Cart Remix Winners...

Showcase your creative take on the Prize Cart theme song!

SUBMIT NOW

Electric Forest Official

THE MOVEMENT PERFORMER PROGRAM

Pop-up performances and merriment flutter throughout The Forest – earn the opportunity to perform throughout The Forest and be featured through one grand talent showcase. Embracing a variety of movement-based skills, those who may consider this program include…

Skilled dance performers
Contortionists and acrobats
Skilled flow arts performers (hula hoop, poi, staff, etcetera)
Magicians and mimes

Showcase your talent and plug in as an official festival movement-based performer!

AUDITION NOW

ADVANCED LUMINARIAS

Luminarias are dedicated to spirits whom we welcome to join us in The Forest. They are messages to the people with us in spirit, and the stories of where our journeys diverged. Found in the peaceful Spirit Center within the Forest, Luminarias light the night with the love and comfort of those unable to join us at Electric Forest.

Submit an Advanced Luminaria application now.

SUBMIT NOW

ELECTRICOLOGY

There are two ways to participate in Electricology:

✅ Still need a Wristband to Electric Forest? Participate in the Electricology Green Team

✅ Already have a Wristband? Earn Ecopoints at The Forest for chances to win unique prizes from Electricology Stores and The Prize Cart

Electricology rewards sustainable, active, and respectful Forest Family with exclusive prizes and festival passes!

APPLY NOW

HER FOREST

With a focus on connection, inspiration, and comfort, Her Forest is a collaboration between all who identify as women. Her Forest programs intend to create the most supportive and empowering environment through circles, meetups, and a dedicated campground. Joining Her Forest in 2022 was LP Giobbi, who graciously lead a Her Forest Humanity Circle alongside Yogi and Meditation leader Kate Conner.

A designated space for connection, creation, and community building among Forest Family women, Her Forest group camping passes are available now.

Stay tuned for details on 2023 Her Forest Circles, Meetups & More.

CAMP WITH HER FOREST

THE STICKER DESIGN CONTEST

In all its adaptations, variations, and mutations, The Forest is forever imagining its beautiful reality into existence. For this year's sticker theme, HQ invites Forest Family to engage with the imagination of The Forest to find what our minds can create together.

The entry period has closed - stay tuned to vote for the Official Sticker for Electric Forest 2023!

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BRAINERY WORKSHOPS

The Brainery invites passionate minds with teachable skills to connect with their fellow Forest Family by sharing knowledge through workshops during the festival. Brainery Workshops are presented by Forest Family, for the Forest Family.

Highlights from The Brainery in 2022 include Festival Hair Braiding Workshops, Totem Decorating, Sound Baths, Meditation Sessions, Beading Workshops, and BIPOC Sharing Circles.

Keep the knowledge flowing and revisit previous Brainery Workshops throughout the year on the Electric Forest Radio Podcast.

Applications are closed for 2023. Stay tuned for a 2023 Brainery Schedule...

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THE ART INSTALLATION SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

Art Installation Sponsorships provide the chance to bring dreams sparked by The Forest to life. Artists and builders are invited to submit their wildest and most ambitious ideas for the chance to build and showcase their work. HQ will help fund and support winning projects, bringing new ideas and inspiration to life in The Forest

Over the course of the program’s 10-year history, Art Installation Sponsorships have brought some of the Forest Family’s most beloved creations to life, including the Infinity Temple, the Night Lily, and the Ocular Organ.

Take a glimpse inside the Art Installation Sponsorship Program and get to know Dark Moon Designs, 2016 Plug In Art Installation Sponsorship Program Winners, creators of the Ocular Organ and 2022's centerpiece, "Timeless."

Applications for the 2023 Art Installation Sponsorship Plug In Program have closed.

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Stay tuned for more 2023 Plug In Programs to be announced, news from our Non-Profit partners, further flourishes and framing from those who Plugged In at Electric Forest 2022, and more...

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