WHY I ALMOST DIDN'T GO TO LOST LANDS THIS YEAR... (2023)

My Annual Post Festival Season Video Is Now Posted To Channel. This One Is Pretty Heavy And Pretty Personal As I Dive Into A Bunch Of Topics I Think Many Of Us Older Heads Can Relate To And The Youngins Need To Hear
Main points and key messages of the video:
0:44 Shows Not Hitting The Same
1:16 Friends Fading Due To Priorities & Getting Older
1:46 NYC VS PHILLY SHOWS
2:31 The Cost Of Going Out
3:16 Being Selective & Having Self Control
4:13 Forcing Shows
5:19 More Work Than Reward
5:41 The Risk Of Going Out + Bad Luck Brian
7:16 Financial Holes
9:18 A Decision To Make
10:39 Swallowing The Pill
11:16 Real Life First, EDM Life Second
12:32 What Do You Have To Show For Yourself Outside EDM?
13:05 Becoming A Cliche
13:37 Growing Up Is Giving Up
14:50 Its Okay To Take A Break
15:40 How I Actually Made It To Lost Lands
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[@TheFestivalFinesser]

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR WATCHING, UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING THIS VIDEO!

[@Aidan_Duenas]

LET THE MADNESS BEGIN

[@EmmaKapotes]

this is getting older 😅 i only go to shows now every once in a while if it's an artist i'm DYING to see. I got crowd fatigue in the city and it was getting so expensive. This was such a refreshing, honest take Brian - thanks for always keeping it real! We're here for your growth 🙌🏼personally & professionally!

[@YMT916]

I love when someone talks about the money situation, makes me feel like I'm not alone lol

[@tonynautajr]

LET THE MADNESS BEGIN! Keep up the fire content my brother!

[@Starkesea]

Man I'm on the same vibe with getting burned out. Shows just haven't been hitting for me and cutting out alcohol out of my life has really made it even easier to not feel like I'm missing out. I've begun to understand how much I've spent on shoes, drinks, and just dumb stuff from going out and festivals the last 6-8 years. I probably could've purchased a house by now at 27

[@blubase06]

lol purchasing a house isn't realistic these days.

[@brentroberts8764]

Great message. You can always concentrate on real world stuff and then circle back when financially stable and enjoy it even more stress free

[@gingerbreadmannnn]

Excited for the Wooli interview 😄

[@edwinz4670]

Why am i just seeing this?!! I love you guy!!! Glad to help 💯💯💯 lets keep lighting up the pits 💡

[@catrionahahn9989]

LET THE MADNESS BEGIN!! Appreciate you!!

[@Aidan_Duenas]

NOTHING BUT RESPECT BRO. I’m actually struggling with the same thing. And understand the frustration. Love you man, Please do what you have to do so you can be okay. You’re fuckin amazing in my eyes fuck the noise. 🤘🏻

[@themodernlifeofplants]

Dude, go for it. I celebrate your growth.

[@itsyoogi7193]

Needed to hear this that’s love to be sharing this. I’m one of those young idiots sacrificing normal life to send festivals and shows. Appreciate you sharing this

[@cdieguez00]

mad respect for you for being honest and humble about the reality of going to festivals/shows. I can relate in so many aspects. There’s much more in life than just the music aspect. However, I appreciate you and I look up to you for giving up on your dreams. Keep chasing. I’ve been watching your channel for awhile now you’ve always motivated me to chase my dreams!! Big ups

[@alexmalooley7037]

Another thing that’s important to remember is that inflation been going crazy. Pre COVID festivals were much cheaper as was everything else. Glad ur making the right decisions tho, I’m about to be 27 and I’ve been in this state of mind for a while. Im focusing on getting a better paying job so I can do vip or RV at festivals now. Plus like you said, I’m tryna have things outside of edm!

[@Jeweljulez]

I appreciate and respect you so much for talking about this fam. Thanks for keeping it real. Much love!!!

[@Nintendo_panda]

Let the madness begin ❤️🤘🏻😈

[@Suprastevee]

Let the madness begin !!!

[@Jimbotted]

We all go thru ups and downs of going to fests and shows Brian, glad to have seen you at both Lost Lands and Summoning this year (I barely made it myself lmao)

[@Alixznder]

Respect the honesty in this video. Its amazing to see you self reflect and wanna grow. Big moves 👍👏 Let the madness begin ❤

[@DaFreak98715]

Let the madness begin!

[@Klumsyy13]

Favorite video from you so far, this should be talked about a lot more. Crazy how much money i’ve been able to save from not going to as many shows, bought a brand new car recently, wouldnt have been able to had i not toned it back a year ago.

[@lpgadiel]

Remember you're FESTIVAL Finesser not "Every edm opportunity Finesser" Choose what's worth it and save the rest for those true monumental events. We both going through it to and we need to understand "Why cross oceans for people/events that won't cross puddles for us" You got this Brian

[@emanuelroman9980]

We appreciate you and what you do for us, we know it’s hard but please don’t stop the grind it’ll be worth it in the end !

[@emanuelroman9980]

Let the badness begin 😭😭

[@Dvrkstvr]

I felt the part where you are and your life's placement. Some people have things others don't but we still make some crazy things happen from time to time 😊

[@EmperorSeneca]

hard choices easy life, easy choices hard life. im stoked you made this video. the community often needs frequent reminders to do things responsibly. your content provides entertainment/value to people. monetize tf out of that :)

[@MK_Ultra_Victim]

Let the madness begin 🔊 I'll order that RIDDIM shirt immediately. GL growing the love/biz homie. Once you get your debts resolved, never go back - stay up!!

[@TheFestivalFinesser]

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[@MK_Ultra_Victim]

@TheFestivalFinesser thanks homie 🙏

[@bigtdubs4857]

I went to only one festival this year, I miss going to a bunch of shows, but at the same time appreciate having money in the bank, and a normal sleep schedule...

[@angelcastaneda7635]

LET THE MADNESS BEGIN!!!

[@bighurtfromchi25]

Fomo is your worst enemy when edm/festival lyfe is your passion

[@GammaRay25]

LET THE MADNESS BEGIN

[@tonydee777]

LET THE MADNESS BEGIN! see you at Northern invasion hopefully

[@racc1786]

this video is def an eye opener! thank you for posting this! let the madness begin baby!

[@guuradubs]

The night is still young So let the madness begin 🙌🏻

[@cgb38633]

let the madness begin! I know a lot of us can relate to this video. I think I speak for a lot of the community when I say we’ll be here supporting whatever it is you do next with your channel and life outside of the channel

[@andrewmaclean9810]

Everyone's in the trenches rn, hang in there man, we'll pull through!

[@samvec1866]

let the madness begin!!!

[@aneji9383]

This has always been my vibe “balance”. I attend one festival a year and local shows here and there makes attending more special for me especially when its a dj I really enjoy

[@FernandoRubio5meodmt]

I enjoyed every minute of this. Let the madness begin.

[@Zachcool41]

Let the madness begin

[@Chingowitz]

That’s crazy that’s exactly what was happening to me. Something was off. I was going to every show and it started not being fun anymore.

[@Lolkila123]

Let the madness begin!!

[@Wheelsawn24]

I feel you! Since 2021 I did so many festivals, it took me until the end of 2022 where this year 2023 I had to set a limit to 3/4 festivals. Moderation is key!!! Thanks for sharing this 🥺

[@marisagalvan19]

Let the madness begin 🙏

[@EastCoastRaver]

100% agree with your. I'm thankful to have started content creating after I established my career field outside of the EDM community. Going out every night or to ever festival is just not logical. Raving is fun but not when you're going in to debt to do so.

[@wooksrusfamily]

Never settle can’t look at it like that gotta look at it like this is an investment and all this time your putting in is going eventually build you a carrier where eventually u can make this your life.. like definitely not a loser ❤️

[@samzamloot9491]

Hell yeah man

[@jt_talabong]

12:35 is all you need to asks yourself people! Mad respect to you Brian for all the honesty bro. Been a follower since 2018 brother since the OG days and i know exactly how you feel. Priorities first!!! The music and festivals will always be there. We’re all growing up!!!

[@checklick9008]

healing is the most important part about post festival season, whether thats financially, physically, or even mentally. love what you do for the community man! keep up the grind! Let the madness begin!

[@user-vb7be3hg2q]

I been watching you for years now, met you a few as well at festivals. Don't ever that fire inside you burnout completely, itl damper a little but don't stop doing what you're obviously very passionate about! ❤❤

[@TheMarcellul]

I’m glad that I saw you at LL! Definitely feel you on the festival/concert burnout. I took that work hard play hard mantra and sent it all year. Being selective and responsible is a challenge. I’m glad you spoke out. 🔥

[@thelostacc2937]

“Let the madness begin.” I just got into festivals and EDM shows. I was shown your channel by a friend who’s been going for a while and never knew what to expect until watching this channel. Thank you for everything you do and show! I met you briefly at summoning and wish I could’ve said more to yah but didn’t want to take your time. I’m so appreciative of the honesty you have about the whole show scene and it’s been a massive help for me personally. Good luck and stay strong brother! I’ve recently cut out a lot of bad habits from my life and I hope to improve just as you are!

[@trevor7514]

Bro I remember when I was deep into edm shows, I never thought it would get old. I'm 28 now and it actually did. Haven't gone to a show in 2 or 3 years now and a festival sounds fun still but shows in NYC don't really as much. I also relate with the friends thing because it was more fun when all my friends were into it and we would make an adventure out of it but the more times I went solo just kind of bummed me out honestly and kindof lost the magic. Still listen to EDM religiously though

[@bbyt999]

yesterday isn’t promised but I really miss the past. the no worries “let’s just go to the rave” but now we got real adult stuff to do

[@chelbirae]

Let the madness begin ! Proud of you homie! we’re here cheering you on! Only way is up!

[@nickbellino6157]

let the madness begin, such a good video with many valid points brotha, wish you nothing bet the best

[@doingfluffy]

Maybe you should make videos like this. Teach the younger generation on how to paste themselves for shows. Like figure out a percentage guideline for them

[@kayrose4]

Ayyy let the madness begin! 🔥 you got this Brian! You’re amazing

[@brashradio]

people cant see in the vlogs but you were full wook mode at lost lands this year!! it wasnt easy but you fuckin did it bro good shit and congrats on paying off your debts man im workin on that myself now! Keep up the work man dont give up you got so much support around you!

[@shanellfoskey9877]

I think you have it all in place. It’s a matter of making your hobby into your business and being more business minded. And since you love what you do and have support, it should work out. “Let the madness begin”

[@mmd4786]

I needed this definitely feel like I’m in the same position, but LET THE MADNESS BEGINNN BABY 🔥🔥

[@SPLITPHACE]

I go to one festival a year, maybe two, thunderdome in Tacoma and local nights on Tuesdays which I play at sometimes and I’m 💯 satisfied

[@callienickole1136]

Love your shirt

[@TheFestivalFinesser]

You can find it here: www.etsy.com/shop/DubstepStreetwear 🤗🤗🤗

[@JustSeth.]

LET THE MADNESS BEGIN😈 I've been on the wave of "the free show is NEVER free" Going to the ave every weekend can definitely get costly and its always good to be conscious of that fact!! Loved the video man a lot of people need to hear this side of the scene

[@chrissemino]

Let the madness begin

[@Trulybas]

I felt so crappy missing LL for the first time this last year, thanks for making me feel normal for trying to get life figured out. Miss you Brian

[@wooksrusfamily]

You gotta start pulling up with the fam 🫶

[@Dekjuka2]

Dude yes, this hobby is hella expensive. Plus im approaching mid 30s and i cant hang like i used to anymore. I'll most likely continue to attend EDCO and FK because im local, but i had to put a stop to going to EDCLV every year. Its too much money.

[@jordonbrown6348]

I feel alot of people needed to hear this. I set aside festivals and shows for 2 years and have seen how much i gained and not being in a hole. Although i love festivals, i cant keep putting myself in a finacial hole. Much love man!

[@onlyalexxo]

im glad you made it to Lost Lands this year. it was awesome meeting you. its good that you're being transparent and we understand cuh.

[@charlesaltrell267]

I fucking love the ave I got to see Ravenscoon for free there

[@yursk12]

Been burnt out on shows for a couple years now, the scene is also changing and evolving as well, probably just sticking to the yearly festivals around me

[@lildude119]

Thank you Brian for making this video. This year was my 5th Lost Lands and everything keeps getting more expensive. My group has kept getting bigger and bigger, which is awesome, but I've seen a lot of our group members get into debt multiple times just to make it to Lost Lands. I want to see everyone succeed and buy the things they want like a house/car/etc. Being in debt and especially credit card debt is the worst. I'll definitely be having a conversation with my group about being responsible and skipping Lost Lands this year if they realistically can't buy their ticket without their bank account going into the negative. I'm sure we'll still go to some local shows next year but life comes first and we should all be levelling up instead of thinking we will never reach that point in our lives. Until a couple years ago I was a broke college student and now I've grown into my career making great money. You gotta have that balance in life. Have fun and advance your career at the same time. Glad you're looking out for yourself, get those sponsorships!!

[@Biggysmalls1289734]

Appreciate you transparency brotha! It’s a grind to go to these festivals so we totally get it. Things have been overwhelming lately with all the festivals/shows happening every weekend now. Pick and choose what you know you will truly enjoy and not just what everyone is going to!

[@djdeniche]

LET THE MADNESS BEGIN! Very honest video, thanks for the advice. I'm 16 and I think it really makes sense what you say, since I dream about going to Lost Lands since I'm 12, and still, it's kind of expensive, when you add travel cost and stuff. So keep up the good content:3 Get your personal shit arranged first, otherwise you're going to be lost in the lands.

[@stevencarmichael1985]

I did lost lands once in 2021 and I feel like i’m good tbh. I didn’t even really enjoy it as much as I thought I would. I was burned out on shows after that and I tried to go to another local show and honestly I left early because I just ain’t feeling it anymore. I’m older and just really can’t deal with the crowds anymore.

[@Chsbobcat1]

I remember the video talking about you maybe not making it. Then I was crazy surprised to meet you in VIP that day. Glad you made it! And you have some awesome people in your corner. I’m glad everything lined up like it should, and can’t wait to see where you’re going. Let the madness begin!

[@slenderbenderer]

I can heavily relate to this video thank you for voicing this to the people! Let the madness begin

[@onlyalexxo]

Are you going to Hinjinx this year?

[@DropDatBass]

I pretty much only go to Marauda shows now. Festivals are a young teenagers game.

[@bretee]

LET THE MADNESS BEGIN This video was so on point, and I think at a certain point in life we all have that kick in the ass that really makes us think what’s important, and what we need to do in order to be successful, survive, and really just thrive in all aspects of our own lives. I agree, I definitely do not want to “settle” for anything. I never have. I am excited to take on the world with you. I always say “the older you get” but it is so fkn true 😂 we’ve both learned so much and I am so glad we’re on the same page with so many things. This is not the end, just a new beginning 🖤🥰😘

[@justoavena8591]

I’m burnt can’t wait to be back 2025

[@markward6329]

Let the Maddness Begin!! I personally loved this video, I've also been feeling the same way, and also stepped back to focus more on life issues and priorities and thus video just really does all the justice by speaking and saying the things that so many of us older cats know and realize but have a hard time grasping. You will always have my support as you have from the start, keep on keeping on my friend 🫡🙏💪❤️

[@markward6329]

-SnagLaw

[@bobbyhill2056]

I think over time a lot of people over time force themselves to go to every show because that's what they used to love to do but the relationship with shows changed and they continue to do it because they're scared of the new. At the end of the day it's more special going to shows that actually excite us, going to less shows doesn't mean you don't love it as much as you used to but that you love it in a different way and it feels better not sacrificing real life. It's gotta be harder because you have a brand and financial incentive on top of that. Glad you're willing to grow and pass down some wisdom to others in the scene.

[@juck2904]

Man you're spitting facts! Literally EVERY TIME I go out to an event I end up spending money that I did not plan on spending. A good break is good sometimes just to recharge and refresh

[@MsHannahFTW]

“Let the madness begin!” Just wanted to say I appreciate you putting yourself out there and making this content. There definitely needs to be balance in life and it is so hard to see that when we are chasing that dopamine hit of another show. I can relate to what you are saying. I was living in a small town 3.5 hours from my nearest scene (buffalo) after falling back in love with the scene after Covid I made that drive way to often to go to shows. Last year I went to one fest and 22 shows. After seeing just how much it cost to make that 7 hour round trip happen both physically and mentally I knew we had to make a change. So me and my wife decided to move to the music so that the auxiliary expenses would be less (tolls, gas, car wear and tear, most food bills, depletion of energy from driving etc) and that has really helped. Still I managed to go a bit overboard this year 😅 this year has been 23 shows and 1 fest but it was camping so it was wayyy more expensive. I am no learning for me personally I can’t buy a fest ticket without having every dollar saved up for all the extra costs that come with it. After lost lands I left us with little money in our bank account. I “grounded” myself for a month and that was really helpful to center me and now it makes the shows I can go to more special. I went to one last week and got a paper ticket to save on fees, parked on a side street, and drank before. All in all cost me $33!! Will definitely be tackling shows with this attitude from now on! As much as I want to go home to lost lands next year I want to make sure we are set up for the future first

[@usernametaken3098]

yeah 100% I myslef go to 3-4 out of town festivals/events myself to not burn out, also there are like 4-5 smaller raves per year in local club. LET THE MADNESS BEGIN!!

[@steventheartist]

Let the madness begin, super dope desing, you got this, man !

[@Dvrkstvr]

In recent years, I've found myself supporting my local homies and my upstate NY buddy emorfik. Supporting those who I know and have a personal connection all while attending their shows gives me much more fulfillment out of events than larger events. Homies are where it's at!

[@DreyfusLagoon]

You’re a real g

[@lazypasta4103]

agreed but how do you deal with fomo? :(

[@steviewubzit]

Thank you for this!! Often, I feel fomo missing fests and shows due to money shit and you are so right, you don’t need to hit EVERY event and it makes the ones you do hit mean so much more! Definitely needed to hear this today!

[@jaredg4585]

Hey Brain. I'm in the same boat. Met you at Electric Forest a few years ago. I just Started cooling off from shows and festivals after building up a decent friend group and getting myself into trouble. I still got that urge to always go out, but I've slowly been trying to work on my own hobbies and trying build future. It sucks but getting stable is the first step to happiness.

[@steveparker9393]

Totally feel you on this man. The added up cost of even just a free show adds up. Biggest reason I stopped going to the Ave was that they oversell the venue. It’s shoulder to shoulder everywhere you go in the venue. Getting older, losing patience lol if all of the shows were booked at the Met or The Filmore, I’d be there

[@DonJ23]

Not worth it, always hated seeing people quit their jobs to make it to fests or shows. That shit was always wild to me.

[@trevor7514]

I think if you got deep into edm shows in your early 20s by the time you hit your late 20s you start to burn out. I keep seeing that pattern in the comments and I'm the same way

[@alienepps4499]

Facts

[@nathanstozek1319]

Keep grinding Brian. Work hard play harder 👊🏻

[@marc_15]

LET THE MADNESS BEGIN Also, I've been feeling similar to EDM concerts in general. I only watch sets if it's really big or if has the music I vibe to

[@tonydee777]

Well said Brian, love u dude!

[@yaboidiego]

Let the madness begin 🔥🔥

[@claytonccrider]

Sorry I didn't catch you at LL man but I'm glad you got to go! Let the madness begin :)