It’s with a glowstick held high and a bass drop that reverberates through our hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved Cornelius, the unicorn who redefined iHeartRaves. Cornelius wasn’t just a rave unicorn—they were the ultimate rave icon, leaving behind a trail of kandi beads, glow sticks, and unforgettable festival memories. Their journey was as bright as their sparkling horn and as wild as any rave they've ever graced.
Cornelius was no ordinary unicorn.
With 286 festivals under their belt, 4,851 kandi trades made, and their face gracing more than 125,000 drawstring bags, Cornelius lived the rave life to its fullest. From sunrise to sunset, they danced through every festival as if the beats would never stop. EDC? Electric Forest? Lost Lands? Cornelius was there, horn raised to the sky, dancing like there was no tomorrow. Whether it was a filthy riddim drop or a dreamy trance tune, they were always in the thick of it, bopping with the kind of energy only a true raver could embody.
But Cornelius was more than just their love for beats and neon lights—they knew where the real magic was. They spent countless hours in the bathroom lines at 3 a.m., exchanging kandi, stories, and unforgettable moments with strangers who quickly became lifelong friends. To Cornelius, it wasn’t just about the festival—it was about the people, the connections, and the shared experience of feeling alive in the moment.
Cornelius had an insatiable appetite for chicken strips and filthy bass drops, and they lived for those euphoric festival moments when the crowd became one with the music. Whether it was sunrise at a deep house stage or a night headbanging at the rail, they knew exactly how to soak up every ounce of rave energy, making each moment feel like magic.
Their PLUR spirit, rooted in peace, love, unity, and respect, will continue to live on in every kandi bracelet, every glimmering festival outfit, and every laser light show that graces the sky. Cornelius wasn’t just a mascot—they were the heart of the iHeartRaves world, a symbol of the love and energy that makes this community so special.
Ravers never die; they just go to the trance stage.
So even though Cornelius is no longer here in body, we know they’ll forever be on the dance floor, guiding us through each beat, each drop, and each unforgettable rave moment. This marks the beginning of a new chapter for iHeartRaves, where the spirit of Cornelius lives on, shining through in everything we create and share with you.
Rave in peace, Cornelius. A private funeral was recorded and shared to our Instagram. We think Cornelius might have been a Leo rising, so they would have loved the attention. You can celebrate the life of Cornelius by raging with your rave fam at your next rave or festival, or trading Kandi with someone new. 🌈💖
