House enthusiasts Chris Lake and FISHER, two of the most respected artists in house music, recently took over the Rawhide Event Center in Arizona for Relentless Beats' first pod-free event since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The Under Construction branded shows, which aired on Memorial Day Weekend 2021, also featured John Summit, TESTPILOT, Dubfire and Lee Foss.
worldmusic.blog was on site for the concert, which also marked a triumphant return to live music with a huge audience. Take a look at the show below.
Establishment and production
The Rawhide Event Center usually has a western theme, but this event was structured differently. Relentless Beats took advantage of the outdoor lawn and built a dome-like structure that encompassed the stage and part of the audience. This turned out to be the perfect setup as it offered more space while maintaining a classic festival feel.
The production was also off the charts with state-of-the-art LED lasers and immersive visuals.
The Rawhide Event Center for Relentless Beats ‘“ Under Construction ”show on Memorial Day Weekend 2021.
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The Rawhide Event Center was laser-lit for the Relentless Beats show "Under Construction" on Memorial Day Weekend 2021.
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VIP and platinum guests
An essential part of the event was the VIP access area. Whether you want to snap a photo with props in a photo booth, enjoy air-conditioned bathrooms, watch the show from a raised deck, or buy craft cocktails on a bus, Platinum buyers had it all. You could even snap up an old fashioned one with homemade bitters.
In the VIP area of the Relentless Beats "Under Construction" show, there was a photo booth with props.
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VIP area at Relentless Beats' Under Construction show on Memorial Day Weekend 2021.
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The music
Last but not least: the music. While we've seen live streams and a dizzying amount of new releases over the course of the pandemic, there's nothing like hearing dance music live.
For house lovers, the soundtrack to this event was second to none. Everyone was excited to see John Summit – one of the hottest artists in the genre right now – and the crowd was especially wild for his new single, Make Me Feel. When Chris Lake and FISHER followed, the excitement was just palpable.
Chris Lake and FISHER will perform at the Rawhide Event Center for the Under Construction show on Memorial Day Weekend 2021.
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John Summit is performing at the Rawhide Event Center for the Under Construction show on Memorial Day Weekend 2021.
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