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This summer, Outside Festival returns to Denver with an electric mix of music, adventure, and storytelling that’s poised to become a cultural touchstone for lovers of the outdoors and the artists who soundtrack their journeys. Held June 1–2, 2025, at Civic Center Park and the Denver Art Museum campus, the two-day event blends live music with panel discussions, immersive experiences, and a community of curious, creative minds.
With headliners like psychedelic soul trio Khruangbin and indie rock darlings Lord Huron, the festival is built for those who find their rhythm as easily in alpine air as on a city street. But beyond the big stages, Outside Festival is also a launchpad for rising voices in music—artists like Hazlett, whose introspective lyrics and mellow grooves are gaining momentum across continents.
We caught up with Hazlett for a deeper look into the music and memories hat shaped the music, and the rituals that keep them grounded. Here’s his take, in his own words.
Artist Profile: Hazlett
Hazlett:
Blood Bank by Bon Iver
It’s Too Late by Carole King
I Try by Macy Gray
Milk by Kings of Leon
Dancing In The Dark by Bruce Springsteen
What is your greatest Festival flashback. A festival moment you may never forget?
Hazlett: Actually the whole reason that I got into music was from a festival. I think I was about 14 and snuck into a festival back home in Australia. Kings of Leon were playing the afternoon set, I walked in and the very first thing I saw was as they erupted into the song “Fans”. I think my jaw was on the floor and I just thought it was one of the coolest things I’d ever seen. I remember thinking to myself right then and there “this is what I want to do one day.”
What do you do just before hitting the stage? Any nerves, rituals, and must-haves?
Hazlett:
Play Spirit In The Sky by Norman Greenbaum
Eat a handful of blueberries
Take a swig of coconut water
Blow hot air into my hands to warm up
Pour a glass of wine
Hug someone before walking out
The Weirdest Thing on your tour rider – and the story behind it?
Hazlett: I personally don’t think it’s that weird but I’d say blueberries. I try to stay as healthy as possible on the road and they’re full of antioxidants. Plus I just really like them. But now it’s turned into a bit of a thing and I get random photos sent to me of me walking around outside every show eating my little punnet of blueberries.
What’s in your bag: Festival Edition – a peek into go-to tour essentials.
Hazlett:
Toothbrush and tooth paste (fresh breath is a confidence booster before singing)
Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones (good noise cancelling to get some quiet time)
Coconut Water (hydration is key)
A Cap (I usually travel with about 4 in my rotation)
Room Spray (A nice person at an Aesop store gave me room spray once and now it’s become helpful to have familiar smell when being far from home so much)
Catch Hazlett’s set at 2025 Outside Festival on Sunday, June 1. The full schedule is out now. Join us in Denver’s Civic Center Park for two days of amazing music, a thrilling film program, plus hear from global adventure icons and inspiring storytellers on the Ideas stage, and all kinds of outdoor fun.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Outside Festival 2025 website. Tickets start at $79.