HARD in the open air

HARD Summer uses the western lots at Hollywood Park as a large outdoor festival floor. Several stages divide the programme across the site, pairing established electronic names with live acts and newer artists without forcing every sound through one main stage.

Two days, quick decisions

The format rewards a clear plan. The grounds are broad, the stages run in parallel and the Los Angeles heat changes how quickly a route feels. HARD's identity comes from that movement: short decisions between heavier electronic sets, crossover bookings and the next part of the site.