Palm Tree Music Festival has become a staple in the Hamptons during the summer. Some of the biggest dance artists have graced Long Island with a fun day under the sun. This year had one of its best lineups yet, including Fisher, Kygo, Mau P, Blond:ish, Coco + Breezy, Tinx & Lucas, Benjamin Llyod, and Beau Cruz.
Taking place at the Shinnecock Reservation in Southampton, it is a beautiful location for a festival. There is more than enough space for fun and dancing. The Hamptons represent a special place for the Palm Tree Crew; it is of course, where it all began in 2021. It is the perfect tropical location for the brand, and a special day awaited everyone. I canât wait for this festival to return once again.
The Venue
Sequestered in a landscape of trees, the Shinnecock Reservation Native American reservation for members of the Shinnecock Indian Nation. They are gracious enough to allow Kygo and his crew to take over the lands for a day of dance paradise.  The festival was the perfect level of crowded. Just enough to dance the night away with strangers, but not too many where you couldnât walk around. I found it super easy to leave my dance spot to go get drinks or food and come back to the exact same spot. The bathrooms were also super clean and I never had to wait more than a few minutes.
All tickets came with complimentary drinks and alcohol. It was so nice not to have to pull out your wallet unless you were getting food. We got to enjoy premium craft cocktails from Tequila Don Julio, sipped on Celsius Essential Energy drinks, and took a moment to refresh with perfectly chilled Sauvignon Blanc and wine coolers from Matua. SipMARGS was also a new addition to the fest, and I was a big fan of their five refreshing flavors.
Kygo, Fisher, and The Support
Fisher, Kygo, Mau P, Blond:ish, Coco + Breezy, Tinx & Lucas, Benjamin Llyod, and Beau Cruz all brought their A-game to the festival. The daytime had all the electric sounds to get people pumped for the big acts to follow. Blond:ish really set the energy for the day with her grooving and driving house.
Mau P brought his infectious energy with tracks like âThe Less I Know The Betterâ, âGimme That Bounceâ, and of course âDrugs From Amsterdamâ. The Hamptons crowd was very excited for him to grace the stage. As one of the hottest acts in dance, any chance to see him is an experience.
Fisher played the elusive sunset slot and was my personal favorite of the day. His mix of harder tech house tunes and love grooves really set the vibe of the night. âAtmosphereâ, âTake It Offâ, and the mega-hit âWorld, Hold Onâ all had the crowd moving and singing. The fireworks show during âItâs That Timeâ left everyone in awe.
Kygo closed out the night in incredible style. The Norwegian always has something new in store. The King of Tropical House brought out a bunch of special guests, including Justin Jesso. He played âHigher Loveâ, âStole The Showâ, and âBorn To Be Yoursâ. Kygo closed his set in special fashion with a beautiful rendition of âFirestone.â He brought out live strings and violinists, and it was as peak of an experience as you can get. He closed the festival with one of his âpersonal favorites,â âFreezeâ.
This festival is the perfect way to kick off Summer in New York. I can see it in the future, adding more stages and expanding the grounds to accommodate even more people. It has been a pleasure seeing it grow.
