Well festival-friends, it looks that Electric Forest will remain open another 10 long years at the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan! According to MLive, Norm Halbower confirmed the festival’s fate on September 2nd; “I can assure you that there will be a festival next year,” Halbower stated. The deal apparently solidified when the Double JJ Ranch’s past owners, Progressive Resorts LLC, did not make due on a 7 million dollar debt which had accrued over time of ownership.
The festival curators, AEG Live and Madison House Presents, have not yet confirmed the deal, however, Norm Halbower seems to be sure Electric Forest is here to stay. Just this year the 72-year old attended the festival for his first time. Halbower noted, “It was such a pleasant experience. I met educated people from all walks of life, including architects and brilliant minds of stage and theater. The show the festival puts on is a sight to see.”