A Series of "Girls-Only Mosh Pits" Is Scheduled at the 2024 Lost Lands Festival

A group of ravers has taken the initiative to organize “girls-only mosh pits” at Lost Lands, creating a safe space for women to lose themselves in the festival’s heavy-hitting dubstep and bass music without feeling intimidated or outnumbered.

Mosh pits are embedded in festival culture, but they pose significant risks to women. Women are more vulnerable to being pushed, groped or crushed in the crowd, and the aggressive environment often leads to unwanted physical contact and potential injuries. The intense physicality and lack of control amid loud music and dense crowds also make it difficult to call for help if needed.

“Having girls-only mosh lets us girls fully participate without the fear of being overwhelmed,” Samantha Longfield, who attended Lost Lands in both 2022 and 2023, tells EDM.com. “It’s about creating a safe space for self-expression, proving that mosh pits—even at bass-heavy festivals like Lost Lands—are for everyone.”

The ladies-only mosh pits at this year’s festival in Ohio are sponsored by the team behind the stylish Wub Witch clothing brand, who said the areas are meant to be a “safe space just for girlies to rage.” It’s important to note that the gatherings are not affiliated with the festival in an official capacity and are being organized by a number of its attendees.

The first meetup is taking place 4:15pm on Thursday at the dinosaur structure at Lost Lands’ new 360° stage, The Crater, during VAMPA’s pre-party set. The second is scheduled for 4pm on Saturday at the Becky the Brachiosaurus figure near the Prehistoric stage, during Emorfik’s performance. Each group is encouraged to stick around for family photos 15 minutes later.

Lost Lands returns to Ohio’s Legend Valley September 20-22, 2024. You can find everything you need to know about this year’s event, like its camping guidelines, livestream and updated fire policies, in our exhaustive festival guide.