Concerns have been raised on r/electricforest about the presence of white supremacist symbols, including the Black Sun emblem, spotted at Electric Forest. A festival-goer shared sightings of individuals showing these symbols in line, with speculation that some might be undercover law enforcement trying to provoke confrontations.
The Black Sun symbol is a far-right neo-Nazi emblem originating from Nazi Germany and is tied to white supremacist groups. Community voices express frustration and call for firm, non-violent rejection of such imagery and ideology.
Many attendees recalled past confrontations with Confederate and Nazi-related flags or symbols at the festival, reinforcing the expectation that hate symbols have no place at Electric Forest. The consensus urges the entire community to remain vigilant, uphold the festival’s inclusive values, and report any concerning behavior.
Historically, Electric Forest has taken proactive measures to keep the environment safe and welcoming. Notably, in 2015, the festival banned Confederate flags and American Indian headdresses. The official guidelines emphasize respect and safety:
"At Electric Forest, all should feel safe, comfortable, and welcome. In this spirit, HQ requests that those who would bring American Indian Headdresses to the festival leave them at home. Out of respect for this community, it is inappropriate to wear headdresses outside of traditional ceremony. Additionally, while HQ supports diversity in signs, totems, and articles of clothing, words or images that threaten harm to others are not welcome at the festival." (electricforestfestival.com/rules-resources)
As Electric Forest 2025 nears, both organizers and attendees are urged to maintain awareness, foster respect, and ensure the festival remains a space free from racism and extremist ideologies.
Source: r/electricforest