Sol Fest organizers took to social media to announce that the festival will go on indefinite hiatus after its three-year run.
Florida is home to many experiences for bass music lovers, but few have drawn looks quite like Sol Fest has since it launched in 2022. This independent festival featured bass-focused lineups and looked to shake up the scene, yet experienced many hurdles along the way. These challenges led to today’s announcement that Sol Fest will go on indefinite hiatus.
The organizers of Sol Fest released a statement on their official social media channels earlier today, revealing that the festival would not return in 2025 while also sharing their thoughts and detailing their journey. “This festival has always been a labor of love, a way to celebrate life in honor of our dear friend Sol while celebrating the music, art, and community that means so much to us,” they shared. “This chapter has been difficult to close as our journey has touched the lives of many, including Sol’s friends and family.”
Challenges faced by Sol Fest began with the loss of the first venue’s CEO and forced relocation. “We did whatever it took to create a new welcoming home, starting a year in advance meeting with officials and unexpectedly preparing the venues at our own expense,” they shared regarding the move to a new venue.
Through it all, Sol Fest has had our unwavering commitment as we’ve poured our time, energy, and resources into making this vision a reality. The road hasn’t been easy, but your support has been the driving force that kept us going. We want to extend our deepest appreciation to the entire team, volunteers, friends, and family who helped us bring this to life.
Sol Fest Organizers
Today’s news of the indefinite hiatus doesn’t mean that Sol Fest is gone for good, as the organizers offered a glimmer of hope for the future. “This isn’t goodbye, Sol Fam. For now, hold your loved ones close and keep the Sol Fest spirit alive,” they said after closing the message with gratitude for their community.
The most recent edition of Sol Fest featured top-tier artists in the scene, including G Jones, Of The Trees, LSDREAM, Rezz, CloZee, Bob Moses, Elderbrook, Dr. Fresch, and more. The festival’s positive energy was overshadowed by incidents over the weekend, including a car fire, logistical issues, and heavy-handed searches from law enforcement.