Departed Together: A Night of Dancing Dreamers at The Ave Live

Recently, I got the invite to one of Philly’s most exciting, electric underground events — Departed Together Season 3, Episode 1 — and it was a riveting way to ring in my 28th year.

Want to know more about this exclusive EDM community event? Let me recap my experience (so you know just how much fun to expect!) —

Departed Together Season 3 Episode 1: More Than Your Regular EDM Show

Departed is, at its core, a bustling creative community and labor of love (founded by local artist Ben Arsenal) wherein local musicians, visual artists, and EDM community members come together to immerse themselves in an ever-evolving (and truly unique) audiovisual experience.

When I arrived at The Ave Live (the home of this season’s Departed event), I was immediately floored by the beautiful visuals all around me — from the incredible fashions being flaunted all around, to the stunning decor and lights encapsulating the stage, to the vendor booths all decked out in pins, pashminas and trinkets galore, it was an absolute visual feast.

As far as the music goes, you know that, of course, did not disappoint. With performances from Dev, Bloodshot, Ben Arsenal and, all the way from the UK, JOSHWA.

Each DJ brought their own unique energy and sound to the event, with the dancers and aerial performers adding an absolutely electric air to the evening that’s hard to put into words — and I was blown away. It is rare that I describe an evening as “magical,” but Departed Season 3 Episode 1 was truly a night to remember.

Want to learn even more about my Departed Together experience? Follow along on my Instagram to catch the exclusive content I captured at Season 3, Episode 1!

Xoxo,

MM.