Festival fans on r/electricforest are weighing in after an initial Ultra lineup drop that several users say includes Major Lazer — and the reaction is equal parts resigned and amused. One longtime forum regular called Ultra’s drop a reliable industry barometer, but said the Major Lazer listing left them scratching their head and worrying about what that could mean for bookings at Forest this year.
What fans are saying
Conversation in the thread leans on two points: Ultra’s lineup often sets the tone for the festival season, and seeing Major Lazer on that bill sparked a strong reaction. The poster joked — half-seriously — that if any iteration of Diplo shows up on Electric Forest, they’d be put off, calling the booking “whack.” That mix of humor and skepticism is typical of Forest-goers, who closely watch act selection and how crossover EDM acts fit into jam/scene-driven lineups.
- Many fans use major festival lineup drops as a preview of broader talent buying trends.
- Major Lazer’s presence on a high-profile EDM bill prompts debate about fit and scene overlap.
- Electric Forest attendees are particularly sensitive to bookings that feel out of character for the festival.
We attempted to independently verify the reported Ultra lineup via search tools but encountered an API error during checks. Until official festival announcements are posted, treat the Reddit discussion as fan reaction to an initial lineup report rather than a confirmation of local bookings. We’ll monitor official channels and update the wire as confirmations or schedule news arrive.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/1ovmfcu/ultra_lineup/