Calvin Harris, Disclosure, and Ry X Illuminate Saturday Night at RISE Festival’s 10th Anniversary

As the second night of the 10th Annual RISE Festival unfolded beneath the Mojave Desert sky, the energy was nothing short of transcendent. From dusk until the early hours of Sunday morning, tens of thousands of guests gathered under a canopy of stars, light, and sound to experience a lineup that perfectly captured the festival’s spirit—connection, creativity, and release. With stunning performances from Calvin Harris, Disclosure, Ry X, and Oliver Heldens, Saturday night cemented itself as one of the most unforgettable evenings in RISE’s decade-long history.

The night began with Oliver Heldens igniting the desert with a surge of high-octane beats and glowing energy. His set was pure exhilaration—a seamless blend of classic anthems and euphoric drops that set the tone for the hours to come. As the sun dipped below the horizon, Heldens’ booming basslines reverberated across the sands, signaling that the night’s journey was only just beginning. The crowd’s energy surged, fueled by joy, rhythm, and the stunning desert backdrop that made every moment feel cinematic.

Then came a shift in tone—one of RISE’s most serene and powerful moments—as Ry X took the stage at The Compass. His ethereal voice floated through the night air, wrapping the audience in a blanket of stillness and emotion. Against the glow of over 30,000 biodegradable lanterns ascending into the sky, Ry X’s performance became something larger than music—a meditation on presence, love, and connection. Guests embraced, cried, and cheered as the lanterns drifted upward, carrying handwritten wishes into the heavens. It was, without question, the emotional heart of the weekend.

Disclosure followed with one of the most electrifying sets in RISE Festival’s history. The duo transformed The Horizon stage into a pulsating kaleidoscope of color and sound, merging hypnotic rhythms with stunning visuals. It was a full-body experience—every light, beat, and movement perfectly synchronized to the collective pulse of the crowd. From the first drop to the final track, the entire desert was alive with motion; even production staff and security couldn’t resist moving to the beat.

Closing out the night, Calvin Harris delivered a masterclass in spectacle and sound. His headlining set went beyond expectations, pairing his world-dominating hits with a reimagined production design that elevated The Horizon stage to breathtaking new heights. As fireworks and projections lit up the desert, the RISE Closing Ceremony unfolded in a swirl of light, music, and pure emotion—a finale that left the audience speechless. Harris’s mix of deep cuts, global anthems, and brand-new edits perfectly encapsulated the night’s dual energy: euphoric celebration and heartfelt reflection.

As the final sparks of the closing fireworks faded into the Mojave sky, one thing was clear—Saturday at RISE Festival wasn’t just another festival night; it was a collective awakening. Every artist, every lantern, every moment came together to remind attendees why this event is unlike anything else on Earth.

With its 10th anniversary now in the books, RISE Festival continues to redefine what it means to gather, to celebrate, and to rise. The festival will return in 2026, promising even more light, more music, and more unforgettable memories under the desert stars.

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