Turnt Down For What?! The Day After Skrillex, Is Richmond Ready For More?

by | Jun 10, 2014 | POLITICS

It was the first show of its kind on Brown’s Island and the first top shelf EDM artist to play outdoors in Richmond ever.

It was the first show of its kind on Brown’s Island and the first top shelf EDM artist to play outdoors in Richmond ever. With close to 5000 people in attendance (paying $50-65 a pop) you get the feeling its not going to be the last time our fair city quakes from a bass drop.

So is our city ready for the EDM wave that has already overrun parts of the nation?

Are we ready for more of this? Here’s what local social media warriors had to say about the event:

It leaves some people wondering….

And feeling grumpy….

Melissa Chase sums up the other half …

Having to explain to the older people …

And this one by RVA Playlist ….

But as long as people feel like this Richmond better get ready for more of the same.

R. Anthony Harris

R. Anthony Harris

In 2005, I created RVA Magazine, and I'm still at the helm as its publisher. From day one, it’s been about pushing the “RVA” identity, celebrating the raw creativity and grit of this city. Along the way, we’ve hosted events, published stacks of issues, and, most importantly, connected with a hell of a lot of remarkable people who make this place what it is. Catch me at @majormajor____




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