So let’s think about this: HARD Summer will be taking place at the LA Coliseum this year, making it one of the most anticipated festivals of the year. You can get tickets here and check out the lineup below! 

Functional Wear

• Hydration Pack
• Fan 
• Sunglasses 
• Comfortable shoes
• Extra pasties

And now, to the fun(ner) part: FASHION. We LOVE a good fit! But what’s in a “good fit”? Honestly, it’s all subjective! I’ve been both the one in the big t-shirt & vans AND the one in the cute two piece stomping around in Demonias like I own the place - it’s all about balance baby! At the end of the day, what really matters is that you’re wearing something that you’re comfortable and feel beautiful in. 

Edgy

There are two main themes at HARD Summer: edgy, and neon. If you manage to create a fit with both of these styles, you're going to slay! Edgy looks are usually pretty comfortable and can be worn for hours at a hot festival without feeling like too much. Here are some of our faves for the 2023 HARD Summer Music Festival! 

Hot Girls Listen To Techno Outfit

Sunflowerraver x iHR I'm Sensitive Bodysuit Cutout Outfit

Slander x iHR Feeling Good Slander Cropped Outfit

Ignite My Fire Halter Loop Outfit

Neons

I really love this neons because not only are they always in style, but they fit any vibe. You get anything from cute floral/trippy prints reminiscent of the 60’s to reflective cutout corsets that take you back to the future where Britney Spears rules our hearts once more.

Liquid Tripp Spliced Outfit

Get Down Girl Recycled Fabric Outfit

Trippy Time Acid Smiley Outfit

Regardless of what you end up wearing to HARD Summer, make sure once again that you stay hydrated, bring sunscreen & have the time of your life! Also, don’t forget to tag us @iheartraves for a chance to be featured!

Happy HARD Summer y’all!

HARD is well known for dropping some of the best lineups for summer raves. We all know this, and we eagerly anticipate any of their lineup drops. This year, they’ve of course not disappointed again, with headliners like Kid Cudi, Major Lazer and even better, some incredible B2B sets that have me super excited.

Here are 5 sets that made MY list of ones that I’ll be bouncing and grooving to all weekend long!

1. DROELOE

Droeloe has those summer vibes I’m looking for to get my Saturday started. Let’s be honest, I’ll probably get in pretty late that day, and their music is exactly the style I want to get my night started! Bounce tunes with a little bit of drag to the sound has me moving and grooving just enough in the sun. These two hail from the The Netherlands, the mother country for EDM, so they can be trusted if you’re not a fan yet and looking for somewhere to chill. They are also known for the way they weave elaborate artwork and graphics into their set, so it’s more like a live art experience than just a music set.

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2. Dillon Francis 

Ok honestly, I haven’t been to one of his sets in a while, but now that he’s reviving DJ Hanzel, I’m curious to see what other antics Dillion Francis is up to this weekend. He’s a total goof, his music is a party, and I want to be part of the fun. This is really where things will start to heat up for the night. He’s been dropping singles all year long like hotcakes, so I know his set is going to be jumping all over the place as he tries to mix in everything -- and I mean this in the best way -- it’s gonna be hype.

Listen Ahead:

3. DJ Snake B2B Malaa

HARD has been keeping this B2B set a secret from us until July 27th when the let us know that DJ Snake B2B Malaa would be closing out the Pink Tent Saturday night. This surprise B2B is probably the best one of Saturday if you ask me. The duo have been joining each other on stage all festival season long, so it’s no huge surprise that they’ll be here together. Their set will 100% be where you can find me closing out my night at Hard.

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4. Duke Dumont

Sunday is going to be a busier day for me. I’m hoping to get in early to start with Anna Lunoe, but my first must-see of the day is Duke Dumont. I used to see his sets ALL THE TIME with my best friend and I’m ready to get back on that train. We always love his sets because they’re bouncy and poppy. They have lyrics to join in with and Ocean Drive is the ULTIMATE summer jam.

Listen Ahead:

5. Flux Pavilion B2B Netsky 

Hard is throwing some serious B2Bs at me this year. This one, in particular, has me stoked because it’s two of my favorite artists doing a B2B together for the first time. For those not super familiar with Netsky, it’s drum and bass and Flux Pavilion is more dubstep -- with some drum and bass mixed in. Flux has some of my favorite drops, and I can’t wait to hear the two of the B2B to close out my Sunday night!

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Here’s my schedule (I colored in those sets I’m going to try my best to make):

 HARD Summer Set Times Sunday, graphic courtesy of HARD 

Hard Summer this year is pretty much going to be the apex of neon fashion this summer. The event takes place Saturday, August 3 - 4th in San Bernardino, CA. A summertime racetrack event, it promises to be hot-hot-hot. No SoCal rave feels more ‘summer’ than Hard Summer, and I can’t wait to be out there checking out the fashion.

In preparation for the event, here are a few neon looks I’ve come up with to inspire your looks for the event, or for another summer rave in another state, or heck another country! 

Twin With Me

Why this name for this look? Because this is what I’ve bought to wear Sunday of Hard. And you know what they say, twinning is winning! 

But in all seriousness, I thought this outfit was super adorable. It reminds me of a neon, rave ballerina!

Neon Fishnet Thigh Highs: $4,87

Sparkly Daisy Petal Pasties: €9.95
Dreamland Sequin Ruffle Crop Top: €29.95

Dreamland Sequin Booty Shorts: €26.95

Geometric Layers

Mixing all the neon colors is a great look too! I love this mini skirt with the shorts under, it’s super comfortable and cute. The sneakers also have that reflective material on them (where the gray is) so they’d look super cool in some shuffling videos(make sure to have your flash turned on)!

Cutting Shapes Mini Skirt: €10.36
Cybernetic Neon Contrast Bodysuit: €21.95
Famous Wavez Sneakers: €36.95

The Harness Is Not Out

I repeat the harness is not out! It’s still a great staple to mix into looks this year! I love how it looks layered with this top, especially since it looks more comfortable than just on the naked boobies (if that's your vibe, than you do you, no judgment here!) Also if you wanna save on some biker shorts, cut some old fishnets above the knee!

Technologic Neon Sequin BIkini Top: €24.95
Daisy Corsets Dark Rush Bra Harness: €36.95
Technologic Neon Sequin High Waisted Bottoms: €24.95
Freaky Fishnet Biker Shorts: €19.95

Neon Dudes

There are some fun looks for guys to be colorful at Hard as well! You can mix a pair of shorts with Graphic Tee, or try an alt style with some pasties and wild shorts! My friend is getting the Iridescent Dreams shorts because it’s going to match my neon yellow look!

Adding Neon

Ok, I wanna talk about accessories here because you don’t always need to order a whole new look to get in on a trend! It’s always fun to just re-work a few pieces you already own and save on costs! The neon trend is SUPER easy to just accessorize with because it matches black or white perfectly. For example, take all the racetrack checkered print items you rocked last year, and mix in a neon piece to make a new look!

Going in Circles Belt: €9.95

Atlas Bag: €43.99

PWR UP Corset: €42.95

Black Matrixx Platform Sneakers: $101

Still need more inspo to Go Hard? Check out these badass babes' looks (all available on savormeditation.com!): 

Photo Credit: @loveejasminn_

Photo Credit: @festivalpassport 

Photo Credit: @_basskitten

Stoked to see you all in your neon looks at Hard Summer! Tickets are still on sale. You can buy a single day or two-day tickets! The event is 1 pm to 11 pm each day (woo! Early nights!) There are even city shuttles you can take, check out the SoCal locations they’re picking up here.