Neon Pony Merges Nature, Tradition and Tech in Bold New Series, "Beats in Hidden Retreats"

Forget the neon glow of festival stages—Neon Pony is taking her one-of-a-kind performances to places where the stars provide the spotlight and the earth provides the bassline.

The hybrid DJ, drummer and vocalist today launched an ambitious new series, Beats in Hidden Retreats. The project takes her signature mix of live drumming, vocals and electronic music far beyond the typical stage, placing it in remote landscapes where technology and tradition collide.

Filmed in sacred, awe-inspiring locations worldwide, each hourlong episode showcases Neon Pony’s unique artistry while celebrating indigenous culture and natural beauty. Drawing on her Apache heritage, she blends ageless rhythms with modern beats to deliver performances as visually arresting as they are sonically powerful.

Her custom-built drum kit, equipped with integrated lights that pulse to the music, transforms each location into a living, breathing concert space.

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Having shared stages with EDM icons like Zedd and Kygo and performing at festivals like Ultra and Coachella, Neon Pony, whose real name is Chastity Ashley, plans on using her new series to go beyond entertainment. Beats in Hidden Retreats aims to connect audiences to the spiritual and cultural roots of music while highlighting the role of technology in pushing creative boundaries.

With this groundbreaking fusion, she’s not just performing music—she’s reimagining how we experience it.

“I don’t just perform music. It’s about creating an elevated experience that bridges the past and the future,” Ashley explains. “Beats in Hidden Retreats is about honoring the sacred rhythms of the earth while introducing a new kind of musical performance that has never existed before. It’s a celebration of the land, the sound, and the stories we carry with us.”

The first episode chronicles Neon Pony’s dazzling hybrid drum and DJ set at the intimate Cloud 9 club, also known as “Fiji’s Floating Paradise.” The intimate venue is surrounded by nothing but turquoise water and breathtaking panoramic views of the Fijian archipelago. You can watch the video below.