Music Festival Lingo

noun an area in a theater, studio, or other public venue that is not seen by the audience, where performers or workers can prepare or relax

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adjective relating to or situated in the area behind the stage in a theater

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• The performers gathered backstage before the show to go over their lines.
• I saw the band backstage getting ready for their concert.
• We snuck backstage to meet the lead singer after the show.
• She always keeps her true feelings backstage, never letting anyone see her vulnerable side.

noun a decline or letdown from a higher position or state

verb to descend or return to a lower position or state

• The comedown from the drug's effects was gradual but noticeable.
• I always feel a bit low during the comedown after a night of partying.
• The comedown hit me hard after the concert, I felt so drained.
• The comedown after a big success can be difficult to navigate emotionally.

noun a person, typically young, who rejects established social norms, especially of dress and behavior, and advocates a broad spectrum of beliefs and practices that are alternatives to or at odds with the status quo

• The hippie movement of the 1960s was characterized by a rejection of mainstream society and a focus on peace and love.
• My aunt used to be a hippie back in the day, she still loves tie-dye shirts and peace signs.
• That guy over there with the long hair and tie-dye shirt is a total hippie.
• Her free-spirited nature and love for nature make her a modern-day hippie.

noun a point at which something is at an equal distance from the beginning and the end

adverb in the middle of a place or process

• The team reached the midway point of the project ahead of schedule.
• We're only midway through the movie, so don't spoil the ending!
• I'm feeling a bit midway about this whole situation.
• She felt like she was midway between two worlds, not fully belonging to either.

noun a person who is under the influence of a hallucinogenic drug

• The tour guide warned the trippers to stay together during the hike.
• Hey tripper, don't forget your sunscreen for the beach.
• That tripper always knows the best spots to eat in town.
• She's a real tripper when it comes to trying new things.

verb past tense of 'stoke', meaning to fuel or feed a fire to make it burn more intensely

adjective excited or enthusiastic

• I am absolutely stoked about the opportunity to present my research at the conference next week.
• I'm so stoked for the concert tonight, it's going to be epic!
• I'm totally stoked to hang out with my friends this weekend.
• She was stoked with enthusiasm after receiving the good news.

adjective describing something as related to or characteristic of a stoner or the stoner subculture

• The art gallery exhibit was described as stonerific due to its psychedelic themes and vibrant colors.
• Dude, that concert was totally stonerific with all the trippy visuals and chill music.
• I love hanging out in that stonerific basement with the lava lamps and bean bag chairs.
• The sunset over the ocean was so stonerific, it felt like I was in a dream.

noun a person who is passed overhead from person to person above a crowd at a concert or other event

verb to be passed overhead from person to person above a crowd at a concert or other event

• The lead singer decided to crowd surf during the concert, much to the delight of the audience.
• Dude, did you see that guy crowd surf at the show last night? It was epic!
• I can't believe she actually tried to crowd surf at the party, what a legend!
• In order to succeed, sometimes you have to be willing to crowd surf through the challenges that come your way.