Goldrush Music Festival returned this past weekend, September 12 and 13, for its eighth iteration. The festival has been held at the Phoenix Raceway the past few years, but made its Return to the West at the Rawhide Event Center in Chandler. The 1880s-inspired Old Western town now features a brand-new pop-up concept restaurant (for this festival, the concept was the Samurai Saloon).

Goldrush is ideally suited for both devoted fans of EDM and more casual listeners looking for a good party. This year, the festival sold out of two-day passes and Saturday night passes, filling the outdoor space, while Friday also saw a large crowd. Goldrush 2025, like all festivals, suffered from a few shortcomings, but I have more praise to spew than shit to talk. Here’s a look at some key aspects of the eve

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