A fiery Reddit thread on r/lostlandsmusicfest ignited debate as longtime fans clashed with newcomers who switched allegiance from Bonnaroo to Lost Lands this year. The original poster called out these festivalgoers as disingenuous, arguing that comparing the two fests beyond shared camping vibes falls flat.
The community quickly split: some backed the gatekeeping sentiment, insisting Lost Lands’ identity as a dubstep and bass powerhouse demands respect for its roots. Others pushed back, labeling the gatekeeping as elitist and emphasizing that bassheads of all backgrounds belong, no matter which fest started their journey.
Many reminded forum users the core of both festivals revolves around music celebration and safe partying—no one should be excluded for their past festival choices. Memes and jokes about festival cultures kept the tone lively, highlighting the age-old tension between preserving scene purity and fostering inclusivity.
With passionate voices on both sides, this debate about festival identity and gatekeeping shows no sign of fading from the Reddit spotlight anytime soon.
Source: r/LostLandsMusicFest