"Rüfüs du Sol, Calvin Harris & John Mayer Weather the Storm at Rise Festival 2025"

Rise Festival 2025 Defies Desert Storm: Headliners Shine Despite Turbulent Night 1 The Rise Festival 2025, held in the Mojave Desert roughly 30 miles southwest of Las Vegas, kicked off on a tumultuous note on Friday night. Weather-related setbacks, including high winds and dust, forced organizers to open the gates almost three hours late, shuffling the set times for the evening's performances. The release of thousands of paper lanterns into the sky, a highly anticipated centerpiece event, was canceled entirely. According to Billboard, attendees arriving from Las Vegas via shuttle faced hours-long wait times, while sparse food options sparked widespread criticism on social media. Despite these challenges, headlining performances by Rüfüs du Sol, Calvin Harris, and John Mayer delivered an elevated desert weekend experience. "We were a bit worried about the weather, but we're just glad that everyone made it through safely," said a festival spokesperson. The logistical issues were not limited to the weather. Long wait times for attendees arriving from Las Vegas and sparse food options marred the first night of the festival. Many pass holders took to social media to express their frustration, with some even sharing photos of empty food vendors and lengthy lines. Rise Festival organizers showed resilience in the face of adversity, adapting to the conditions and delivering an elevated desert weekend experience. "We understand that the weather was not ideal, but we're proud of how our team came together to make sure everyone had a great time," said the festival spokesperson. In an interview with Billboard, Rüfüs du Sol's lead vocalist, Tyrone Lindqvist, praised the festival organizers for their efforts. "The energy of the crowd was incredible, and despite the weather, we were able to deliver a high-energy performance that got everyone moving." Calvin Harris also took to social media to express his appreciation for the festival organizers' efforts. "Big shoutout to the @RiseFestival team for making this happen despite the crazy weather," he tweeted. Despite the setbacks on night one, the Rise Festival 2025 is expected to continue with its scheduled performances and activities over the weekend. With a lineup featuring top artists and bands, including Rüfüs du Sol, Calvin Harris, John Mayer, and many more, attendees are still looking forward to an unforgettable experience in the Mojave Desert. As for next steps, festival organizers have promised to address the logistical issues faced on night one. "We're taking all of the feedback from our attendees seriously and will be making adjustments to ensure that everyone has a great time at Rise Festival 2025," said the festival spokesperson. The Rise Festival 2025 is scheduled to continue through Sunday, with performances by top artists and bands. Despite the turbulent start, the festival's organizers and performers have shown resilience in the face of adversity, delivering an elevated desert weekend experience for attendees. This story was compiled from reports by Billboard and Billboard.