A spirited satirical thread on r/lostlandsmusicfest took flight with a creative proposal: band together and crowdfund $30 each from roughly 16,667 festival fans to collectively cover 90% of Skrillex’s estimated $500,000 booking fee — aiming to finally book the dubstep icon for Lost Lands.
Marked clearly as humor, the post struck a chord, spotlighting the massive fan enthusiasm for seeing Skrillex on a lineup that has historically leaned on heavy bass legends like Excision. The idea was to send the pooled funds directly to Excision’s crew — making it tough to say no.
Top comments revealed a lively mix of viewpoints:
- Logistics: Some noted the challenge of coordinating such a large group, especially as Lost Lands attendance keeps climbing.
- Artist Support: Others championed supporting emerging dubstep talent over booking escalating headliners.
- Dream Sets: A standout suggestion favored an Excision b2b Skrillex collaboration, recalling the memorable 2019 Excision x Illenium Lost Lands b2b set.
- Genre Talk: Many discussed how Skrillex, despite exploring other musical styles recently, can still deliver heavy dubstep sets beloved by the community.
- Nostalgia: A faction pushed for classic favorites like G Jones to make a return to the lineup.
Reference points in the discussion confirmed that Skrillex’s typical booking fees range between $500,000 and $749,000+, consistent with industry standards for top-tier acts.
Ultimately, the thread highlights the passionate and creative Lost Lands community dedicated to crafting epic lineups, while balancing practical realities of festival scale, artist booking costs, and scheduling.
For those tracking Lost Lands buzz, this episode underscores how fan-driven ideas—whether satire or serious—keep the conversation dynamic and the spirit alive.
Sources & Further Reading:
- Skrillex Booking Fees on Celebrity Talent
- Typical Artist Booking Cost Ranges
- Excision & Illenium b2b at Lost Lands 2019 Recap
Source: r/LostLandsMusicFest