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Gary Richards Throws Shade At Insomniac: “I started each one of these events from day one”

Matthew MeadowJanuary 29, 2020

Gary Richards, aka Destructo, began his evening last night by sharing some spicy content on Instagram and Twitter, and throwing shade at Insomniac Events in the...

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HARD Day Of The Dead Returns With Dog Blood, Zhu, 1788-L, & More

Matthew MeadowAugust 7, 2019

HARD Summer may have just ended, but they're not done just yet. HARD Day of the Dead returns for the second year after being resurrected by Insomniac last year ...

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EDC Week Party From HARD Cancelled Due To Lightning

Matthew MeadowMay 16, 2019

When it comes to lightning, venues take no chances. Very strict rules dictate what happens when lightning is in the area, especially at parties with water; unfo...

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HARD Day of the Dead Returns with Justice, Die Antwoord, Knife Party & More

Matthew MeadowSeptember 27, 2018

HARD Day of the Dead said goodbye in 2015, but it's back this year with a new vigor and an enticing, but admittedly strange, lineup. Long-time fans of HARD are ...

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HARD Day Of The Dead Is Officially Back, Announces Date & Location

Matthew MeadowAugust 29, 2018

After yesterday's teasers from HARD Events, the events company has now confirmed that their Halloween-season festival, Day Of The Dead, is officially returning ...

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Zedd & Insomniac Tell Fans To “Stay Tuned”

Matthew MeadowMay 7, 2018

It's been five years since the last HARD event at the LA State Historic Park. The site was closed to the public for years for renovations, and opened again la...

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HARD Confirms Kandi Will Be Allowed At 2018 Festival

Matthew MeadowMay 2, 2018

Lots of changes continue to be implemented this year at HARD Summer, as the event goes on its first year without HARD Events founder Gary Richards at the helm. ...

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HARD Summer 2018 Just Dropped One Of The Best Lineups Of The Year

Matthew MeadowApril 24, 2018

HARD Summer returns for its 11th year in 2018 at the Fontana Speedway in California. As the first year without any input from HARD Events founder, Gary Richards...

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HARD Reveals Dates For Annual Summer Festival

Matthew MeadowJanuary 10, 2018

The dates for the 11th HARD Summer Music Festival have been revealed: August 4+5. Following last year's 10th anniversary at the new Glen Helen Regional Park,...

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Could Destructo Be Teasing An All-New Festival Cruise?

Matthew MeadowJanuary 10, 2018

Could Destructo be teasing an all-new festival cruise from his new position atop LiveStyle? Many people seem to think so. Gary Richards, aka Destructo, has b...

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Gary Richards Confirms Departure From HARD Events And Live Nation

Matthew MeadowAugust 2, 2017

Earlier today, the internet began swimming with speculation that HARD founder Gary Richards, aka Destructo, was parting ways with Live Nation, which bought HARD...

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REPORT: Live Nation Is Looking To Oust Gary Richards From HARD

Matthew MeadowAugust 2, 2017

UPDATE: Gary Richards has released an official statement, confirming that he and Live Nation will part ways after this weekend's HARD event. Read his full state...

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