Kayla on the Ground: Inside VA's Rave Scene
By Kayleigh Crandell · October 28, 2026 · 20:06 read
Category: Local News
Show: Creator Spotlight
Kayla Putnam of Kayla On The Ground joins Kayleigh Creator Spotlight to talk about the Richmond EDM scene, from DIY collectives to flow arts to PLUR. Watch the full conversation, then go follow Kayla
Kayla Putnam of Kayla On The Ground joins Kayleigh Creator Spotlight to talk about the Richmond EDM scene, from DIY collectives to flow arts to PLUR.
Watch the full conversation, then go follow Kayla On The Ground for more Virginia EDM coverage.
Kayla Putnam is a Petersburg-based public relations specialist, writer, and marketing professional behind "Kayla On The Ground." Putnam has spent years inside the Richmond and Virginia EDM scene as a fan, promoter, and community builder. That history shapes a conversation about what keeps a local music scene authentic and expansive.
The two talk about what separates Richmond's electronic music community from bigger markets: smaller collectives, DIY energy, and a culture that treats showing up for each other as more important than who's headlining. Putnam started young. She was going to EDM shows at 16, promoting for Steez a few years later, and eventually building Kayla On The Ground as her own platform for Virginia's underground culture.
The conversation also covers flow arts: the hula hooping, poi, and dance that shows up at raves, and why it gives the scene a playful, expressive layer. Putnam shares practical advice for anyone looking to get plugged into Richmond's EDM community, from following local promoters and joining Facebook groups like RVA Ravers to starting small instead of jumping straight into the biggest shows in town.
Stay til the end for the PLUR ritual.
About the guest: Kayla Putnam is a Petersburg-based public relations specialist, writer, and marketing professional with a background in events, culture, arts, and entertainment. She writes under the byline Kayla On The Ground and has become one of Channel RVA's most consistent contributors, covering Richmond and Virginia's electronic music and creative communities.
About the host: Kayleigh Crandell hosts Creator Spotlight for Channel RVA, a Richmond, Virginia media brand covering local news, events, weather, restaurants, and the people shaping the city's culture.
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Kayla On The Ground on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylaontheground
Kayla's author page on Channel RVA: https://channelrva.com/authors/kayla-putman
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About Channel RVA: Channel RVA is a Richmond, Virginia media brand covering local news, events, weather, restaurants, and the creators shaping the city. Find daily updates and more Creator Spotlight episodes at channelrva.com.