Host
Festies
Festies Podcast - a music festival podcast
Festie (noun): A music-loving adventurer who flourishes in the vibrant energy of festivals. Known for dancing to any beat, making new friends at every stage, and offering unwavering support to fellow festies in their crew. A true festie views every festival as a fresh opportunity to immerse in the moment and create lasting memories.
Festies isn’t just a podcast—it’s our backstage pass to the wonderful world of music festivals! We’re Vanessa and Sunny, lifelong besties with 20+ festivals under our belts (14 of those together), and we’re here to be your go-to source for festival stories, tips, and all the glittery chaos in between.
Think of us as your festival spirit guides. We share advice, chat with the coolest folks in the industry, and spotlight hidden gem festivals you need to know about.
From reggae to rock, EDM to indie, and hip-hop to country, we dive into the music, vibes, and people who make festivals magical. We also highlight innovative products and festival hacks crafted by the community because the best ideas always come from fellow festies.
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, we’ve got your back. So grab your hydration pack, lace up your comfiest shoes, and tune in—because the festival adventure doesn’t stop when the music does.
Let’s keep the vibe alive, one episode at a time!
Contributors
Host
Vanessa Gutierrez
Producer
Clark Lawson
Guests
Guest
Caleb Arias
Caleb Arias is the creator of the Bonnaroo Yearbook Project and the mind behind The Bonnaroo Yearbook Guy. Each year at Bonnaroo, Caleb walks the festival grounds collecting signatures, drawings, photos, and messages from festival-goers, transforming those memories into a printed yearbook that captures the spirit and community of the festival. Through his work, Caleb documents the culture, creativity, and connections that make music festivals unique. His projects continue to expand to new festivals and creative formats, including the Bonnaroo I Spy project.