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{{Short description|Electronic music festival in Southern California}}
{{Short description|Electronic dance music festival organized by Insomniac in Southern California}}
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| name = Escape Halloween
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| name =Escape: Psycho Circus
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| genre = [[Electronic dance music|EDM]], [[House music|house]], [[techno]], [[dubstep]], [[hardstyle]], [[trance music|trance]], others
| location =NOS Event Center, [[San Bernardino]], [[California]]
| location = National Orange Show Event Center, [[San Bernardino, California|San Bernardino]], [[California]]
| years_active =2011-Present
| years_active = 2011–present
| founders =[[Insomniac Events]]
| founders = [[Insomniac (promoter)|Insomniac]]
| dates =Weekend preceding [[Halloween]] annually
| date = Weekend preceding [[Halloween]] annually
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| website =https://escapehalloween.com/
| next = Escape Halloween 2023: October 27-28
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| website = {{URL|https://escapehalloween.com/}}
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'''Escape: Psycho Circus''' is an [[electronic music|electronic]] [[Electronic dance music#Festivals|music festival]] held in [[Southern California]] around [[Halloween]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Escape|url=http://escapehalloween.com|website=Escape Halloween|publisher=Insomniac|accessdate=6 February 2016}}</ref> It is one of [[Insomniac Events]] music festivals, running annually since 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Insomniac|url=https://www.insomniac.com/festivals|website=Insomniac Events|publisher=Insomniac Events|accessdate=6 February 2016}}</ref> There are Halloween walk-through mazes, themed stages, and costumed performers. Genres include [[Electronic dance music|EDM]], [[House music|house]], [[Dance music|dance]], [[electro house]], [[drum and bass]], [[techno]], [[dance-punk]], [[hardstyle]], [[dubstep]], [[trance music|trance]], and more.
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'''Escape Halloween''' is an [[electronic dance music]] [[Music festival|festival]] organized by promoter and distributor [[Insomniac (promoter)|Insomniac]]. The annual event, which debuted in 2011, is held at the National Orange Show Event Center in [[San Bernardino, California]] on the weekend preceding [[Halloween]], and is centered around Halloween and traditional horror themes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Escape|url=http://escapehalloween.com|website=Escape Halloween|publisher=Insomniac|accessdate=6 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Insomniac|url=https://www.insomniac.com/festivals|website=Insomniac Events|publisher=Insomniac Events|accessdate=6 February 2016}}</ref> There are themed stages, Halloween walk-through mazes, art galleries, and costumed performers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Escape Psycho Circus Experience|url=http://escapehalloween.com/experience/|website=Escape Halloween|publisher=Insomniac|accessdate=28 April 2016}}</ref> Music genres include [[Electronic dance music|EDM]], [[House music|house]], [[Dance music|dance]], [[electro house]], [[drum and bass]], [[techno]], [[dance-punk]], [[hardstyle]], [[dubstep]], [[trance music|trance]], and more.
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Stages that have been hosted by the event include [[Insomniac Events|Insomniac's]] brands: Audiotistic, Basscon, Bassrush, and Factory 93. Stages have also been hosted by artists such as [[Richie Hawtin]]'s ENTER., [[Jamie Jones (DJ)|Jamie Jones]] presents Paradise, [[Laidback Luke]]'s Super You & Me, and [[Nicole Moudaber]]'s MOODzone. The event was originally named Escape from Wonderland, but was later changed to Escape: Psycho Circus. The event is centered around [[Halloween]] and traditional horror themes.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}}


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The festival holds four main stage tents. Stages that have been hosted by the event include Insomniac's brands: Audiotistic, Basscon, Bassrush, and Factory 93. Stages have also been hosted by artists such as [[Richie Hawtin]]'s ENTER., [[Jamie Jones (DJ)|Jamie Jones]] presents Paradise, [[Laidback Luke]]'s Super You & Me, and [[Nicole Moudaber]]'s MOODzone.
==History==


===2011===
== History ==
The festival debuted in 2011 under the name "Escape From Wonderland". It was held by Insomniac Events at the National Orange Show Event Center (or NOS Event Center) in San Bernardino, CA, featuring artists; [[Afrojack]], [[Benny Benassi]], [[Cedric Gervais]], and [[Crizzly]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}}
The first Escape Halloween festival debuted in 2011 under the name "Escape From Wonderland". It was held by Insomniac Events at the National Orange Show Event Center ("NOS Event Center") in San Bernardino, CA, and featured artists including [[Afrojack]], [[Benny Benassi]], [[Cedric Gervais]], and [[Crizzly]].


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For Escape's second year in 2012, they kept the name "Escape from Wonderland" and returned to the NOS Event Center in Southern California.<ref>{{cite web|title=ESCAPE FROM WONDERLAND LINEUP 2012!|url=https://www.musicfestivalwizard.com/escape-from-wonderland-lineup-2012/|website=Music Festival Wizard|accessdate=6 February 2016}}</ref>
===2012===
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For Escape's second year, they returned to the NOS Event Center in Southern California.<ref>{{cite web|title=ESCAPE FROM WONDERLAND LINEUP 2012!|url=https://www.musicfestivalwizard.com/escape-from-wonderland-lineup-2012/|website=Music Festival Wizard|accessdate=6 February 2016}}</ref>


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The festival continued to keep the name "Escape From Wonderland" in 2013, and took place in the [[Glen Helen Amphitheater|San Manuel Amphitheater]] in Southern California.<ref>{{cite web|title=Escape from Wonderland releases set times|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2013/10/escape-from-wonderland-releases-set-times/|website=Dancing Astronaut|publisher=Dancing Astronaut|accessdate=6 February 2016}}</ref>
===2013===
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Escape From Wonderland took place in the [[San Manuel Amphitheater]] in Southern California, .<ref>{{cite web|title=Escape from Wonderland releases set times|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2013/10/escape-from-wonderland-releases-set-times/|website=Dancing Astronaut|publisher=Dancing Astronaut|accessdate=6 February 2016}}</ref>


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In 2014, the festival adopted the name "Escape: All Hallows Eve" and returned to the NOS Event Center in Southern California.<ref>{{cite web|title=Insomniac Events|url=https://www.insomniac.com/media/announcing-escape-all-hallows-eve|website=Insomniac Events|publisher=Insomniac Events|accessdate=6 February 2016}}</ref>
===2014===
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In 2014, the festival adopted the name ''Escape: All Hallows Eve'' and returned to the NOS Events Center in Southern California.<ref>{{cite web|title=Insomniac Events|url=https://www.insomniac.com/media/announcing-escape-all-hallows-eve|website=Insomniac Events|publisher=Insomniac Events|accessdate=6 February 2016}}</ref>


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For 2015, the festival changed its name to "Escape: Psycho Circus." It was hosted again in the NOS Event Center in Southern California.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Diaz|first1=Jordan|title=7 Scary Good Performances at HARD's Day of the Dead & Insomniac's Escape: Psycho Circus|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6746427/hard-day-of-the-dead-insomniac-escape-psycho-circus-highlights|website=Billboard|publisher=Billboard|accessdate=6 February 2016}}</ref> The lineup included Adam Auburn, [[Eric Prydz]], [[Joris Voorn]], and [[Paul van Dyk|Paul Van Dyk]] amongst many others.
===2015===
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For 2015, Escape Halloween's theme was ''Escape: Psycho Circus.'' It was hosted in the NOS Events Center in Southern California.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Diaz|first1=Jordan|title=7 Scary Good Performances at HARD's Day of the Dead & Insomniac's Escape: Psycho Circus|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6746427/hard-day-of-the-dead-insomniac-escape-psycho-circus-highlights|website=Billboard|publisher=Billboard|accessdate=6 February 2016}}</ref> The lineup included Adam Auburn, [[Eric Prydz]], [[Joris Voorn]], and [[Paul van Dyk|Paul Van Dyk]] amongst many others.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}}


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In 2016, the festival kept the name "Escape: Psycho Circus" and again returned to the NOS Event Center, hosting [[Yellow Claw (DJs)|Yellow Claw]], [[The Chainsmokers]], [[Hardwell]], [[Armin van Buuren]], and [[Kaskade]] among others. This was also the first year that [[Richie Hawtin]]'s ENTER. did not host the Cannibals' Tea Party, techno stage.
'''<big>2016</big>'''


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In 2017, the festival continued to keep the name "Escape: Psycho Circus" and again took place at the NOS Event Center, featuring [[Tiësto|Tiesto]], [[DJ Snake]], [[Nghtmre|NGHTMRE]], [[Marshmello]], and more. Audiotistic hosted a stage and Basscon brought hardstyle to the Halloween party. Bassrush hosted The Chopping Block for two nights, while Factory 93 hosted both nights at the Cannibals' Tea Party with [[Jamie Jones (DJ)|Jamie Jones]] presenting Paradise on and [[Nicole Moudaber]]'s MOODzone.
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For 2016, Escape returned with the theme ''Psycho Circus'' to the NOS Center and hosted [[Yellow Claw (DJs)|Yellow Claw]], [[The Chainsmokers]], [[Hardwell]], [[Armin van Buuren]], and [[Kaskade]] among others. This is the first year [[Richie Hawtin]]'s '''ENTER.''' did not host the Cannibals' Tea Party, techno stage.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}}


=== 2017 ===
== Charity ==
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Since 2011, Insomniac has worked with charities in the San Bernardino area. They allocate $1 per ticket transaction and $10 per guest list attendee. Below are a few of the charities that Insomniac has worked with:
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Escape: Psycho Circus took place at the NOS Events Center in [[San Bernardino, California|San Bernardino]], [[California]] featuring [[Tiësto|Tiesto]], [[DJ Snake]], [[Nghtmre|NGHTMRE]], [[Marshmello]], and more. [[Audiotistic]] hosted a stage and [[Basscon]] brought hardstyle to the Halloween party. [[Bassrush]] hosted The Chopping Block for two nights. [[Factory 93]] hosted both nights at the Cannibals' Tea Party with [[Jamie Jones (DJ)|Jamie Jones]] presented Paradise on and [[Nicole Moudaber]]'s MOODzone.


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* Brent Shapiro Foundation: starting in 2005, Brent Shapiro Foundation works to bring awareness to alcohol and drug dependency.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Brent Shapiro Foundation|url=http://brentshapiro.org|website=The Brent Shapiro Foundation|accessdate=4 May 2016}}</ref>
== General event information ==
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* San Bernardino Sheriff’s PRCA Pro Rodeo: San Bernardino Sheriff’s PRCA Pro Rodeo, started in 1957, hosts a rodeo and hopes to foster a better relationship between law enforcement and the community.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sheriffsrodeo.org|title=Sheriffs Rodeo|website=San Bernardino Sheriff's Rodeo|accessdate=4 May 2016}}</ref>

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* San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra Music in Education Program: founded in 1929, the San Bernardino Symphony gives access to symphonic music available to those in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.<ref>{{cite web|title=San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra|url=http://www.sanbernardinosymphony.org/Music%20Education.html|website=San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra|accessdate=4 May 2016}}</ref>
The event is held at the National Orange Show event center in [[San Bernardino, California]]. The event center holds four main stage tents. The four stages at this event are the Slaughterhouse, Ghouls' Graveyard, The Chopping Block, and Cannibal's Tea Party. Along with the performance stages, the center holds mazes and art galleries that are tied into the Halloween-themed atmosphere.<ref>{{cite web|title=Escape Psycho Circus Experience|url=http://escapehalloween.com/experience/|website=Escape Halloween|publisher=Insomniac|accessdate=28 April 2016}}</ref>
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* Second Harvest Food Bank: The Second Harvest Food Bank began in 1980 and distributes food to those in need.<ref>{{cite web|title=Feeding America|url=http://feedingamericaie.org|website=Feeding America|accessdate=4 May 2016}}</ref>

== Community ==

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Since 2011, Insomniac has worked with a charity in the San Bernardino area. They allocate $1 per ticket transaction and $10 per guest list attendee. Below are a few of the charities that Insomniac has worked with in the past few years:

'''Brent Shapiro Foundation'''

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Starting in 2005, Brent Shapiro Foundation<ref>{{cite web|title=The Brent Shapiro Foundation|url=http://brentshapiro.org|website=The Brent Shapiro Foundation|accessdate=4 May 2016}}</ref> works to bring awareness to alcohol and drug dependency.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}}

'''San Bernardino Sheriff’s PRCA Pro Rodeo'''

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San Bernardino Sheriff’s PRCA Pro Rodeo,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sheriffsrodeo.org|title=Sheriffs Rodeo|website=San Bernardino Sheriff's Rodeo|accessdate=4 May 2016}}</ref> started in 1957, hosts a rodeo and hopes to foster a better relationship between law enforcement and the community.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}}

'''San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra Music in Education Program'''

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Founded in 1929, the San Bernardino Symphony<ref>{{cite web|title=San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra|url=http://www.sanbernardinosymphony.org/Music%20Education.html|website=San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra|accessdate=4 May 2016}}</ref> gives access to symphonic music available to those in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}}

'''Second Harvest Food Bank'''

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The Second Harvest Food Bank<ref>{{cite web|title=Feeding America|url=http://feedingamericaie.org|website=Feeding America|accessdate=4 May 2016}}</ref> began in 1980 and distributes food to those in need.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}}

==See also==
*[http://www.escapehalloween.com Official Website]
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*[http://www.insomniac.com Insomniac Events Website]


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Revision as of 04:13, 4 June 2023

Escape Halloween
GenreEDM, house, techno, dubstep, hardstyle, trance, others
Date(s)Weekend preceding Halloween annually
Location(s)National Orange Show Event Center, San Bernardino, California
Years active2011–present
FoundersInsomniac
Next eventEscape Halloween 2023: October 27-28
Websiteescapehalloween.com

Escape Halloween is an electronic dance music festival organized by promoter and distributor Insomniac. The annual event, which debuted in 2011, is held at the National Orange Show Event Center in San Bernardino, California on the weekend preceding Halloween, and is centered around Halloween and traditional horror themes.[1][2] There are themed stages, Halloween walk-through mazes, art galleries, and costumed performers.[3] Music genres include EDM, house, dance, electro house, drum and bass, techno, dance-punk, hardstyle, dubstep, trance, and more.

The festival holds four main stage tents. Stages that have been hosted by the event include Insomniac's brands: Audiotistic, Basscon, Bassrush, and Factory 93. Stages have also been hosted by artists such as Richie Hawtin's ENTER., Jamie Jones presents Paradise, Laidback Luke's Super You & Me, and Nicole Moudaber's MOODzone.

History

The first Escape Halloween festival debuted in 2011 under the name "Escape From Wonderland". It was held by Insomniac Events at the National Orange Show Event Center ("NOS Event Center") in San Bernardino, CA, and featured artists including Afrojack, Benny Benassi, Cedric Gervais, and Crizzly.

For Escape's second year in 2012, they kept the name "Escape from Wonderland" and returned to the NOS Event Center in Southern California.[4]

The festival continued to keep the name "Escape From Wonderland" in 2013, and took place in the San Manuel Amphitheater in Southern California.[5]

In 2014, the festival adopted the name "Escape: All Hallows Eve" and returned to the NOS Event Center in Southern California.[6]

For 2015, the festival changed its name to "Escape: Psycho Circus." It was hosted again in the NOS Event Center in Southern California.[7] The lineup included Adam Auburn, Eric Prydz, Joris Voorn, and Paul Van Dyk amongst many others.

In 2016, the festival kept the name "Escape: Psycho Circus" and again returned to the NOS Event Center, hosting Yellow Claw, The Chainsmokers, Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, and Kaskade among others. This was also the first year that Richie Hawtin's ENTER. did not host the Cannibals' Tea Party, techno stage.

In 2017, the festival continued to keep the name "Escape: Psycho Circus" and again took place at the NOS Event Center, featuring Tiesto, DJ Snake, NGHTMRE, Marshmello, and more. Audiotistic hosted a stage and Basscon brought hardstyle to the Halloween party. Bassrush hosted The Chopping Block for two nights, while Factory 93 hosted both nights at the Cannibals' Tea Party with Jamie Jones presenting Paradise on and Nicole Moudaber's MOODzone.

Charity

Since 2011, Insomniac has worked with charities in the San Bernardino area. They allocate $1 per ticket transaction and $10 per guest list attendee. Below are a few of the charities that Insomniac has worked with:

  • Brent Shapiro Foundation: starting in 2005, Brent Shapiro Foundation works to bring awareness to alcohol and drug dependency.[8]
  • San Bernardino Sheriff’s PRCA Pro Rodeo: San Bernardino Sheriff’s PRCA Pro Rodeo, started in 1957, hosts a rodeo and hopes to foster a better relationship between law enforcement and the community.[9]
  • San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra Music in Education Program: founded in 1929, the San Bernardino Symphony gives access to symphonic music available to those in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.[10]
  • Second Harvest Food Bank: The Second Harvest Food Bank began in 1980 and distributes food to those in need.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Escape". Escape Halloween. Insomniac. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  2. ^ "Insomniac". Insomniac Events. Insomniac Events. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Escape Psycho Circus Experience". Escape Halloween. Insomniac. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  4. ^ "ESCAPE FROM WONDERLAND LINEUP 2012!". Music Festival Wizard. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  5. ^ "Escape from Wonderland releases set times". Dancing Astronaut. Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  6. ^ "Insomniac Events". Insomniac Events. Insomniac Events. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  7. ^ Diaz, Jordan. "7 Scary Good Performances at HARD's Day of the Dead & Insomniac's Escape: Psycho Circus". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  8. ^ "The Brent Shapiro Foundation". The Brent Shapiro Foundation. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  9. ^ "Sheriffs Rodeo". San Bernardino Sheriff's Rodeo. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  10. ^ "San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra". San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  11. ^ "Feeding America". Feeding America. Retrieved 4 May 2016.

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