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Closer to the Sun Artist Debut Series: Eli-Mac Shares Her Take on CTTS’ Tropical Vibes and Magical Music

January 22, 2025April 20, 2025 - by Kelly Graham

There’s something magical about the combination of sun, sand, and soulful music that makes Closer to the Sun truly one of a kind. For rising artist, Eli-Mac, this year marked … Read More

Special Features

Closer to the Sun Artist Debut Series: How Brandon Hardesty of Bumpin Uglies Stole the Show at CTTS

January 16, 2025January 20, 2025 - by Kelly Graham

The Closer to the Sun Artist Debut Series wouldn’t be the same without festival M.V.P. and Bumpin Uglies frontman, Brandon Hardesty! Talk about kicking things off in style! Originally set … Read More

Special Features

Closer to the Sun Artist Debut Series: Matthew Roads Reflects on Tropidelic’s Debut at CTTS

January 9, 2025January 20, 2025 - by Kelly Graham

Back from an epic musical getaway at Slightly Stoopid’s Closer to the Sun Festival in Riviera Maya, we’re riding that post-festival wave hard. The Pier crew is feeling the blues, … Read More

Reviews & Recaps

A Decade of Magic: Celebrating 10 Years of CTTS with the Top Ten Moments of 2024

December 17, 2024March 5, 2025 - by Kelly Graham

Ten years! A full decade of Closer to the Sun in Riviera Maya, Mexico—what an incredible milestone for a destination festival. Huge congratulations to the Slightly Stoopid crew for keeping … Read More

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Closer to the Sun Announces 2024 Lineup

May 2, 2024January 2, 2025 - by Allie Adams

Closer to the Sun, the four day, all-inclusive destination festival brought to you by Slightly Stoopid every year in Riviera Maya, Mexico has announced its star-studded lineup for 2024. Featuring …

Reviews & Recaps

Slightly Stoopid’s All-Inclusive Mexican Vacation Experience: Closer To the Sun (Review)

December 27, 2023February 15, 2025 - by Troy Gappa

December, it’s the most wonderful time of year. The vibes are just right, everyone is happy and full of cheer. The weather is exactly what we have all wished …

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Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, Stick Figure, Pepper, and Common Kings Set To play Closer To The Sun This Weekend

December 5, 2023January 10, 2025 - by Allie Adams

Slightly Stoopid will host another year of their fan-favorite winter destination vacation, Closer to the Sun, this weekend at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya on December 7th through 11th. This …

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Slightly Stoopid’s 8th Annual “Closer To The Sun” Festival

April 26, 2022February 15, 2025 - by Mike Patti

Slightly Stoopid is returning to the Hard Rock Hotel Dec. 8-12th in Riviera Maya, Mexico for the 8th Annual Closer To The Sun all-inclusive destination Festival. Returning Guest Pre-sale starts …