Amanda Miller Danceportation Music Festival at Meow Wolf Denver took place on June 7, 2025, transforming the immersive art space into a vibrant, bass‑heavy playground. The day saw an electrifying mix of rising stars and established acts, with What So Not, Elohim, Chet Porter, Benson, Quiet Bison, Lizzy Jane, Mr. Frick, Spella, and Wolfie Fenix all delivering standout performances. Attendees were swept away by genre-bending sets, psychedelic visuals, and unexpected sonic surprises that perfectly complemented Meow Wolf’s otherworldly atmosphere.
The Atmosphere
Danceportation brought an unforgettable fusion of sound, art, and communal energy. Inside Meow Wolf’s labyrinthine Wonderland, the immersive environment became a playground of lights, colors, and textures, each installation pulsing in sync with the lineup’s diverse performances. The atmosphere was electric, yet intimate—strangers found themselves dancing side by side in unexpected corners, surrounded by interactive art and surreal visuals that transformed every hallway into a stage.
From the moment What So Not dropped thunderous bass, the crowd was locked in, flowing between electrifying high-energy moments and more introspective, emotive grooves—thanks in part to Elohim and Chet Porter. While heavy beats reverberated through cavernous spaces, softer, melodic sets from Lizzy Jane and Blossom Reynolds created pockets of reflection. The late-night hours welcomed experimental blends with Quiet Bison, Spella, and Mr. Frick, each carving out their own niche in Meow Wolf’s immersive canvas. In short, the event was less a traditional festival and more a deep-dive into an artful, multisensory journey—one that celebrated the intersection of music, community, and interactive creativity.
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The Lineup
The Danceportation Music Festival at Meow Wolf Denver showcased a diverse lineup that flowed seamlessly from introspective ambiance to high-energy euphoria. Wolfie Fenix opened the day with smooth R&B-infused electronica, immediately drawing the crowd into a dreamy, immersive soundscape. Spella followed with a soulful, atmospheric set that layered emotive vocals over downtempo beats, creating a deeply intimate experience. Mr. Frick shifted the energy with his genre-blending performance—playful, funky, and experimental—turning his corner of Meow Wolf into a dance-fueled escape. Blossom Reynolds offered a moment of serenity, her ethereal set providing a meditative pause amid the festival’s sensory overload.
Lizzy Jane brought her signature blend of cinematic pop and lush electronic textures, crafting a vivid sonic journey that resonated throughout the venue. As the day progressed, N2N leaned into groovy indie-electronic rhythms, creating a vibrant bridge between mellow and dance-heavy sets. Quiet Bison plunged the crowd into a bass-driven, glitchy realm that pulsed with raw experimental energy, while Benson followed with jazzy, downtempo melodies that smoothed out the sonic edges.
Chet Porter elevated the vibe with a euphoric blend of melodic house and progressive EDM, his uplifting set aligning perfectly with Meow Wolf’s surreal visuals. Following Chet, Elohim delivered a powerful performance full of synth-pop intensity and emotional edge, tying together the festival’s genre-bending arc with fearless creativity and crowd command.
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What So Not
Danceportation featured a unique and multifaceted experience from What So Not, who performed not just one, but three distinct sets throughout the day. He began with a downtempo set, easing the crowd into the immersive world of the festival with lush textures and a more atmospheric vibe. Later, he returned for a back-to-back set with Benson, where the two artists playfully pushed boundaries and built high-energy momentum, setting the tone for the evening.
Capping off the night, What So Not delivered a breathtaking headlining performance that truly captured the essence of Danceportation’s boundary-pushing spirit. Building seamlessly on the dynamic energy of his earlier sets and the festival’s immersive environment, his headline show was a masterclass in bass-heavy, genre-blurring electronic music that kept the crowd fully engaged from start to finish. With thunderous drops, intricate synth layers, and expertly crafted sound design, he skillfully fused elements of future bass, trap, and house music into a cohesive and electrifying journey. Each transition was flawlessly timed, weaving melodic buildups and powerful rhythms that resonated perfectly with the surreal and otherworldly atmosphere of Meow Wolf’s installation spaces.
Throughout the set, the energy in the room was palpable, as the crowd responded eagerly to every crescendo and beat drop, moving in unison to the compelling rhythms. The visual elements of the festival—the kaleidoscopic lights, immersive art installations, and shifting textures—amplified the sonic experience, creating a truly multisensory performance that felt both intimate and expansive.
What So Not’s commanding stage presence and infectious enthusiasm energized the audience, drawing them deeper into the music and the festival’s creative vision. His headlining set acted as the euphoric climax of the night, blending intensity, emotion, and technical mastery to leave a lasting impression on everyone present. In every sense, What So Not’s triple-set presence was a fitting culmination to Danceportation’s celebration of innovation, community, and immersive art.
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