“Can’t Tour Without Those”: Five HARD Summer 2024 DJs Share Their Touring Must-Haves
As one of the premier summertime festivals in Southern California, HARD Summer is expected to once again deliver two days of heavy-hitting beats and groovy melodies under the sun.
Poised to take over Inglewood's Hollywood Park this weekend from August 3-4, Insomniac's summertime soiree will boast five stages spread across a massive footprint directly next to SoFi Stadium. Each stage will offer a wide array of electronic tastemakers from across the spectrum.
For many of these acts, performing at HARD is one of many stops along their busy summer touring schedule. Known as the peak of festival season, these summertime events can find artists traveling across the world, and as such, require some crucial traveling items for maximum comfort.
We explored this year's lineup and asked five artists to share what their most essential items are for this summer's touring season. From headphones to street food, these are some of the must-haves from your favorite DJs.
ARMNHMR
“It’s hard to say. The most essential thing I use for this festival season are my set of Nike dry-fit shorts. Summer means everything is hot and humid everywhere. Shorts are mandatory during festival season.”
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SIDEPIECE
Party Favor: "Freshly washed black hand towels. It keeps you fresh and clean on stage and off. Man’s best friend."
NITTI: “My Airpods because a well-charged AirPods case will help you sleep through all the screaming babies on tour.”
Jimmy Fontaine
LUPA
“The most essential thing for a good summer tour is the post-festival street hot dogs. After a long day, there’s something comforting about their grease. Some friends to dance and party with is also pretty essential!”
c/o Press
Panteros666
"My summer tour essentials are my 2000s cycling jerseys, they have to be coordinated as killer outfits with trousers because the colors need to match. I bring a few so I can adapt to the weather and the party vibes, going from extra colorful to more technical."
c/o Press
Hayes Bradley
“Touring hours can get hectic and staying healthy is hard. I always bring running shoes to try and get some miles in the next day because I have a marathon in a few months. And it keeps you a little sane. But also beer. Can’t tour without those.”
c/o press
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