Brunch Electronik Postpones L.A. Festival Due to Fires:Celebration Now Would Be Distasteful

Brunch Electronik, a renowned dance music event, has made the decision to postpone its Los Angeles edition due to the ongoing wildfires affecting the city. Initially scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 28, 2025, at Expo Park, the event will now be moved to Saturday, June 28, 2025. This decision comes as a result of the devastating fires that have been ravaging California, particularly the Los Angeles area, causing loss of life, destruction of property, and widespread devastation in the community.

In an official statement, the organizers of Brunch Electronik expressed their deep concern for the affected communities, acknowledging the gravity of the situation. The statement read, “As we watched these tragic events unfold, we couldn’t help but feel that hosting a celebration at this time would be distasteful and tone-deaf. Our city is hurting, and many in our community are facing unimaginable losses. This is not the time to celebrate—it’s a time to pause, reflect, and come together to support those in need.” The organizers’ message reflects the ethos of the event, which places a strong emphasis on community, care, and responsibility in the face of difficult circumstances.

While the event will be postponed, organizers have pledged to donate a portion of the revenue from the rescheduled event to the California Fire Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the firefighters and their families who risk their lives during these devastating wildfires, as well as aiding victims of fire-related disasters. This gesture demonstrates the festival's commitment to using its platform for good and contributing to the relief efforts for those impacted by the fires.

The 2025 edition of Brunch Electronik Los Angeles was originally expected to feature a one-day festival at Expo Park, with an impressive lineup of some of the biggest names in house and techno music. Artists such as Apache, Stephan Bodzin, Dubfire, and Julia Sandstorm were scheduled to perform, promising a high-energy celebration of electronic dance music in one of the city’s most iconic locations. However, with the unfortunate timing of the event coinciding with the ongoing crisis, the organizers felt that it would be inappropriate to proceed with the celebration as planned.

With the new date set for June 28, the event will give the city time to recover and rebuild, and will also allow for a more fitting occasion to gather and celebrate music and community once the immediate threat has passed. The June edition is expected to feature the same lineup, with an official announcement of the full list of performers to come in the following months.

For those who had already purchased tickets for the original January event, organizers are offering full refunds. Ticket holders can request a refund at the point of purchase by January 22, 2025. However, tickets for the postponed event will be honored at the rescheduled event in June, ensuring that fans who were eagerly anticipating the event can still attend without any hassle. This thoughtful approach to ticketing shows the organizers’ commitment to their audience and their understanding of the difficult circumstances that led to the postponement.

Brunch Electronik, which first launched in 2013 in Barcelona, has become a prominent name in the electronic music festival scene, with editions held in major cities across the globe, including Madrid, Paris, Lisbon, Lima, and São Paulo. The Los Angeles debut in 2024 marked an exciting expansion for the festival, as it brought its unique mix of electronic music and immersive experiences to the West Coast. The Los Angeles edition was expected to be a major highlight of the festival’s global presence, drawing in both local fans and international attendees.

The event is owned by Superstruct Entertainment, a leading global live events company with an extensive portfolio of over 80 events, including electronic music festivals like Boiler Room, DGTL, Mysteryland, and Parookaville. Additionally, Superstruct is behind Sziget, one of Europe’s largest music festivals, as well as Wacken Open Air, the world’s largest heavy metal festival held in Germany. Brunch Electronik’s association with such esteemed events only underscores the significance of the Los Angeles edition and its importance to the broader live music scene.

Despite the challenging circumstances surrounding the postponement, the Brunch Electronik team remains hopeful and optimistic about the future of the event. The decision to move the festival to June reflects a sense of responsibility and care for the local community, demonstrating that the organizers prioritize the well-being of both their audience and those affected by the crisis. In addition to the financial contributions to the California Fire Foundation, the festival will likely also foster a sense of healing and solidarity among attendees when it finally takes place in June.

As the event’s new date approaches, fans of the electronic music scene in Los Angeles can look forward to a celebration that will not only offer an unforgettable musical experience but will also serve as a reminder of the power of community and resilience in the face of adversity. Brunch Electronik will undoubtedly continue to be a major event in the Los Angeles cultural calendar, and the rescheduled edition in June is set to be a joyous and meaningful occasion for all involved.

The decision to postpone the event reflects a broader shift in the way large-scale gatherings are being handled in times of crisis. Many events across industries have been rescheduled or canceled in response to natural disasters, pandemics, and other global challenges, with organizers prioritizing the safety and well-being of their communities. Brunch Electronik’s decision to follow suit with a responsible postponement sets a strong example for other event organizers, showing that it is possible to balance the desire for celebration with sensitivity to the needs of a community in crisis.

In the coming months, as the wildfires are brought under control and recovery efforts continue, the city of Los Angeles will look forward to the rescheduled Brunch Electronik festival in June. When it finally takes place, it will not only mark a return to normalcy but also stand as a testament to the strength and resilience of both the local community and the festival organizers.