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Space City Wub Fest came in clutch with the packed sets, live art, flow workshops, and community vibes!🫶🚀

Read our full recap in the bio to see how Houston’s bass community came together and brought out the best wubs & dubs🔗👽

✍️&📸: @sidequestdispatch

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Houston’s first Danceportation transformed Meow Wolf into a world where hidden rooms, interactive art, and live music make for one hell of an experience!🌌✨

From discovering secret corners of the exhibit to unforgettable sets from Smoakland and Trivecta, the night blurred the line between concert and storytelling in the best way possible📡🌱

If you missed it, or just want to relive the magic, we’ve got the full recap waiting for you🫶

Read the full story at the link in our bio🔗

📸: @vvilmstock (feature)
✍️&🎥: @sidequestdispatch

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Every mural has a story...🎨

For @ghostbeard , that story starts with loss, resilience, and a nickname that transformed one of the most difficult chapters of his life into something meaningful💫🕊️

At @illfest , festival-goers watched him bring a massive mural to life in real time🖼️ But behind the colorful characters, dream cars, and vibrant imagery is an artist whose work is deeply rooted in storytelling, community, and human connection🤝💕

We sat down with GhostBeard to talk about the personal story behind his name and why creating art at ILLFest feels like coming home year after year!🙌🌱

Read the full interview at the link in our bio✨

✍️: @sidequestsocietytx
📸: @ghostbeard

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Did you spot the giant saxophone floating above @griz 's set?🎷🎈

Or the massive "X" soaring over the crowd during @excision?

Behind some of @illfest 's most iconic balloon drops is @balloonski , an artist who has spend years creating larger-than-life installations designed to bring thousands of people together for a shared moment of wonder!🙌✨🌀

We caught up with Balloonski to talk about creativity, community, and what it feels like watching an entire crowd connect through something you created👩‍🎨

Read the full feature in the bio✨

✍️: @sidequestdispatch

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A giant saxophone balloon...🎷

A surprise @jordinsparks appearance...🎤

Side quests. Murals. Mosh pits and Kandi trades oh my!!🤩

We followed the music, explored the art, met the people behind the experience, and captured the moments that made this year’s @illfest unforgettable!🌱✨

Read our full recap in the bio🎨🔊✨

✍️&🎥: @sidequestdispatch
📸&🎥: @_ch.anel__ , @illfest (feature) & @druenotdrew (slide 15)

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@pocketpartylive 's disco night delivered one of Houston's most intimate underground nights yet thanks to @knowgood , @goshfather & friends!🪩🖤

Swipe👉to step inside👀

📸: @directed.bydon
✍️&🎥: @sidequestdispatch

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ILLFEST IS ALMOST BACK TEXAS!🎨🔊

From massive bass drops and immersive production to live mural painting and nonstop creativity across the festival grounds, @illfest 2026 is shaping up to be one of the wildest weekends of the summer!🤌🏼☀️🔥

We broke down the lineup, art experience, festival culture, and everything that makes ILLFest one of Texas' most unique EDM festies🌱💫🎶

Read the full article in the bio⚡️🔗

📸: @illfest (feature)
✍️&📸: @sidequestdispatch

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THANK YOU SEVEN LIONS FOR INVITING US INTO YOUR UNIVERSE!✨

From floating celestial lights & cathedral-inspired visuals to explosive dubstep, psytrance, and emotional melodic moments, @sevenlions transformed @713musichall into a dark fantasy world during his Asleep in the Garden of Infernal Stars tour stop in Houston!🌟🪴💥

@nurkomusic & @levelupdub also invested in the cinematic sensory experience with unforgettable sets & proper vibes🔥⚡️🌀

Read our full recap in the bio🔗🌙

✍️,📸&🎥: @sidequestdispatch

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CHANGE IS INEVITABLE
@disclosure @breakawaydallas 😎

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Styx + Stone debuting as a new home for house and techno in Houston Midtown!🙌

This opening marks the next step from a trio that’s been consistently building spaces for house and techno across the city🌃 From Cypress to Eado to the Heights and now Midtown, their vision has always centered on creating elevated experiences rooted in music and community🫶

Over time, they’ve helped pave the way for emerging artists, introduced new sounds to local dancefloors, connected creatives across scenes, and even used their platforms for fundraisers and community-driven events, proving that nightlife can be impactful💥

Read our full interview with the collectives in our bio🔗 And don't forget to keep a close eye on what they’re building next.🖤

✍️: @sqdispatch
🎥&📷: @urbina_films

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WHO'S READY FOR A LOOOONG WONKY AF WEEKEND???🙋‍♀️🔊

Love is in the air this weekend friends...❤️🙌 and maybe it's because there's 50+ damn shows happening across our state alone!🤯 If you're having a hard time narrowing down where to find rave bae, dance with the galentine's, or just bender it out this 3-day weekend... we got the picks for you😈:
⚡️ @subtronics is back in Dallas & ready to wonk tf out at @thepaviliontmf allll weekend long🔥
⚡️ @wearekream is bringing their Liquid Lab concept to @theconcourseproject 💦
⚡️ @benwal.music gonna be vibin' out in Austin & Houston💫
⚡️ @deorro is bringing the party to Central with stops in Austin & San Marcos‼️
⚡️ @ravefurrest has come to play in Austin & Dallas🐱
⚡️ @angrybaby_music is taking the over the road to breakaway series in San Marcos & Dallas
⚡️ @samcollinsmusic is bringing the house down to Houston & Austin
⚡️ @discip_dj gonna be grooving away in El Paso & Dallas🕺
⚡️ @zuezeu is bringing the waves and vibes to Dallas & San Antonio🌊
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... and many more💥

Happy groovin!🪩💃

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SPACE MOM 🤝 SPACE CITY🪐

Houston felt the pendulum swing as @officialrezz transformed @713musichall into a dark, immersive journey!🖤🌀From start to finish, her hypnotic visuals & production pulled us all in and we have the full scoop on our experience⚡️

Read our full recap in the bio🔗

📸: @capturedbycyga (feature, slides 4 & 8)
✍️&🎥: @sqdispatch

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