WHEREAS, Electronic dance music, or “EDM,” traces its roots back to the 1970s with the rise of disco and the innovative use of synthesizers in popular music; and

WHEREAS, EDM encompasses a wide array of subgenres, including, but not limited to, disco, synthpop, techno, house, trance, drum and bass, dubstep, trap, hardstyle, and many more; and

WHEREAS, EDM is a vibrant and inclusive musical form that brings people of all backgrounds together on the dance floor; and

WHEREAS, EDM concerts are dynamic gatherings where the music, lights, and community come together in celebration; and

WHEREAS, Attendees of these events are the heart of the EDM movement, and are known for their passion, creativity, and expressive fashion; and

WHEREAS, EDM culture is rooted in the core values of Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect, commonly abbreviated as “PLUR”; and

WHEREAS, Peace represents the elimination of conflict and the embrace of harmony; and

WHEREAS, Love is shared through acts of kindness and goodwill; and

WHEREAS, Unity invites all people into the community regardless of background, identity, or differences; and

WHEREAS, Respect is shown through empathy, acceptance, and treating others as one wishes to be treated; and

WHEREAS, These values reflect the spirit of California, a state that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and creative expression; and

WHEREAS, California is home to some of the world’s most iconic EDM festivals, hosted in cities across the state, including the Cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, Palm Springs, Coachella, and across the North Coast region; and

WHEREAS, These festivals not only serve as cultural landmarks, but also generate millions of dollars in economic impact for local communities and the state; now, therefore, be it