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 can’t 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 couldn’t 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 ‘The Less I Know The Better’, ‘Gimme That Bounce’, and of course ‘Drugs From Amsterdam’. 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. ‘Atmosphere’, ‘Take It Off’, and the mega-hit ‘World, Hold On’ all had the crowd moving and singing. The fireworks show during ‘It’s That Time’ 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 ‘Higher Love’, ‘Stole The Show’, and ‘Born To Be Yours’. Kygo closed his set in special fashion with a beautiful rendition of ‘Firestone.’ 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 “personal favorites,” ‘Freeze’.
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.
