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Hard Summer 2012

Downtown Los Angeles, California August 3-4, 2012

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HARD Summer 2012: Hottest Outfits

16th Aug 12 7:11 pm

Top 12 Dancing GIFs from HARD Summer 2012 | PureVolume Festivals

HARD Summer 2012: Top 12 Dance GIFs

7th Aug 12 8:15 pm

We noticed tons and tons of the patriotic spirit when we were out wandering HARD Summer—click through for some of the best and most eye-catching that we spotted. All images by Nanette Gonzales.

HARD Summer 2012: The Red, White and Blue

6th Aug 12 4:56 pm

Dillon Francis on stage

HARD Summer 2012: On Stage With Dillon Francis

6th Aug 12 4:04 pm

Skrillex

HARD Summer 2012: The Music

6th Aug 12 3:58 pm

Photographer Nanette Gonzales had the tough and arduous task of roaming the festival grounds of HARD Summer 2012 to search for some gorgeous festival-goers. Looks like she found 'em! All images by Nanette Gonzales.

HARD Summer 2012: The (Beautiful!) People

6th Aug 12 9:39 am

HARD Summer 2012 | The Awesome & Bizarre | PureVolume Festivals

HARD Summer 2012: The Awesome & Bizarre

6th Aug 12 9:24 am

We patrolled the HARD Summer 2012 festival grounds for some of the most eye-catching body art and tattoos we could find. All images by Nanette Gonzales.

HARD Summer 2012: Body Art & Tattoos

6th Aug 12 8:37 am

Photographer/artist 12fv, AKA Jeff Tang, wandered HARD Summer 2012 at the Los Angeles Historic Park for whatever caught his eye—bright lights, good/bad/awesome fashion and more. Find out more about Tang at 12FV.com. (All images by Jeff Tang/12FV.)

HARD Summer 2012: Festival Fashion by 12FV

6th Aug 12 8:24 am

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Q&A: Little Dragon's Erik Bodin Talks Ping Pong With Damon Albarn and PLUR

26th Jul 12 11:40 pm

Say hello to Gary Richards, AKA Destructo. (PHOTO: John Juniper)

HARD Summer 2012: Founder Gary Richards, AKA Destructo, Changing the Definition of "Raving"

23rd Jul 12 5:31 am

CITY GUIDE

  1. 1Slurp up a bowl of ramen in Little Tokyo.
  2. 2 Take a ride on Angels Flight.
  3. 3 Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA).
  4. 4 Chow down on a foie gras doughnut at the (already) famous Umamicatessen.
  5. 5 See where the Lakers, Clippers and Kings play and take a walk around L.A. Live to check out the Staples Center.

MAP OF Downtown Los Angeles, California

  • Tickets

    A two-day pass costs $119 (with a $14.77...

  • Parking

    Paid lots, street parking. Bring cash....

  • Directions

    Well, the good news: HARD Events and MTA...

  • Where to Buy

    Purchase at the official HARD Summer fes...

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PHOTOS

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    HARD Summer 2012: Hottest Outfits
  • Top 12 Dancing GIFs from HARD Summer 2012 | PureVolume Festivals
    HARD Summer 2012: Top 12 Dance GIFs
  • We noticed tons and tons of the patriotic spirit when we were out wandering HARD Summer—click through for some of the best and most eye-catching that we spotted. All images by Nanette Gonzales.
    HARD Summer 2012: The Red, White and Blu...

SCHEDULE

Check out the full Hard Fest calendar on the official website.

MUST SEE BANDS

Chromeo

Electrofunk duo

Miike Snow

Swedish indie pop

AraabMuzik

Rhythmic hip-hop

Skrillex

Dubstep, etc., right?

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