Category: Las Vegas
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Interview: Trap Heavy Hitter Ookay
Abraham Laguna aka Ookay is one of the most humble and honest artists I have had the pleasure to sit down with. During EDC week, which is a busy time for any artist I was so grateful he was able to make the time to meet with me. Prior to the interview, we sat down for…
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10 New EDC Las Vegas Additions From Insomniac and More Artists Announced!
NEW LINEUP ADDITIONS: Barreis, Baumer, Blasterjaxx, Brandon Elliot, Chus & Ceballos, Dosem, Eelke Kleijn, GAIA, Graff, Harry Romero, Juliet Fox, Prok & Fitch, Soul Clap, Ummet Ozcan, Wiwek, Louis B, CSTNZA, Wiseman, Out of Hand, Thee Cool Cats, The Interns, Human Life, Blaise James, Durante, Astronomar, Light Year Fans will experience fresh new production elements and art installations, expanded VIP and cabana luxuries, additional chill zones, and a new cultural hub inside the festival, in addition to the many surprises…
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EDMbiz Conference & Expo 2015 Announces First Phase of Speakers
EDMbiz Conference & Expo 2015 has announced the first phase of panels and speakers including KCRW Music Director, Jason Bentley, who will be returning as host and co-curator of the 4th annual music conference which will taking place at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas from Tuesday, June 16 through Thursday, June 18. One highlight of the event will be Billboard presenting its…
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Video: Highlights From EDMbiz Conference & Expo Sessions
EDMBiz – Above & Beyond: In Conversation This profile of the progressive trance phenomenon Above & Beyond features the group’s members, manager and booking agent in conversation. What have been the keys to their success as top producers and DJs in the genre? How have they developed a thriving record label while building their…
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EDC ProTip: Surviving Your First EDC
So, you’ve made the decision to attend your first EDC. Your ticket and shuttle pass have arrived, and your flight and hotel are both booked. You’re now eagerly counting down the days, if not hours, minutes and seconds until the moment you walk down the stairs of the speedway for your unforgettable adventure under the…
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EDMBiz Conference Kicks Off EDC Week!
EDMbiz Conference & Expo, electronic dance music’s premiere industry event, returns for its fourth year to The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Tuesday, June 16 through Thursday, June 18. The music world’s biggest and brightest minds will attend the three-day conference featuring keynote presentations, networking events and panel discussions. EDMbiz 2015 is set to unveil two…
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Bassrush Pool Party and Bassrush Massive During EDC Week
Insomniac’s Bassrush Pool Party returns to REHAB and Bassrush Massive takes over The Joint. Both events will be at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Thursday, June 18 during EDC Week. The Bassrush Pool Party at REHAB from 12-7PM will feature acclaimed electronic music artists including Cookie Monsta, Funtcase, Lookas, Sigma, Slander, Snails,…
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Life is Beautiful 2015 Festival Lineup Announced
Life is Beautiful Festival announced their official artist lineup for the third edition of the music, food, arts and learning festival which will be returning to Downtown Las Vegas on September 25-27. In collaboration with Insomniac, Life is Beautiful will host an entire Insomniac curated music area, taking over one of the four stages on the festival…
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EDC ProTip: Top 10 Picks for Places to Eat in Las Vegas
If you’re looking for somewhere to eat when you’re visiting Vegas for EDC… we have plenty of suggestions. Listed below are my top 10 picks based upon my experiences and ratings from Vegas locals and tourists. Hopefully you’ll find something you like.. but remember, there’s always plenty to eat in Vegas! 1) Diablo’s Cantina: This is my…
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EDC Week Charity Auction Raises $70K
Insomniac’s very first EDC Week Charity Auction raised approximately $70,000 for Culture Shock Las Vegas (CSLV) during a 10-day online auction which was the first of its kind surrounding any music festival. It attracted more than 2,000 fans to eBay Giving Works to bid on once-in-a-lifetime Electric Daisy Carnival inspired experiences. To provide the over 50 spectacular…
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Life Is Beautiful Festival Announces New Partnership With Insomniac
Life is Beautiful, the three-day all-encompassing music, food, art and learning festival and Insomniac, the world’s leading producer of dance music experiences, announced that they will be partnering to produce the third annual edition of the Life is Beautiful Festival this September 25, 26 and 27, 2015. These two Las Vegas powerhouses will team up to…
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EDC ProTip: How To Do Bottle Service in Las Vegas
What the Heck Is VIP in Vegas? For the pool parties, it’s generally a cabana, daybed or a lounge chair that is dedicated to you. At nightclubs it’s either a cabana, or a table for bottle service. You get your own personal space, personal waitress, security and a busboy. Some people see this as status and…
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EDC Vegas 2015: 30,000+ Tickets Sold in First Hour
The day finally arrived for tickets to go on sale for the fifth Electric Daisy Carnival to be held in Las Vegas. Tickets for the three-day festival which will take place June 19-21, 2015 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. went on sale today at noon PST through Ticketmaster. Ticket buyers using the Ticketmaster app on their mobile…
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EDC Las Vegas 2015: Ticket Sale Questions and Answers
We’re only hours away from EDC Las Vegas tickets from going on sale. Are you ready to buy your ticket or do you still have some lingering questions? Maybe you’ll find your answer in our FAQs below. You can also head over to Insomniac’s site for the official ticketing FAQs. Q. When do the tickets go on…
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Local Economy Boosted by Almost $1 Billion from EDC Las Vegas
Since Electric Daisy Carnival debuted in Las Vegas in 2011, the three-day event held annually at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, has generated an estimated almost $1 billion for the residents, businesses and local governments within Clark County, Nevada over the past four years. According to economic data provided to Insomniac by Beacon Economics, LLC., EDC Las Vegas continues to…
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Insomniac Donates $90,000 From EDC Las Vegas 2014 Ticket Sales
Following Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas 2014, as part of their charitable giving initiative, Insomniac donated a total of $90,000 from ticket sales to three Las Vegas charitable organizations. This year’s recipients included the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, Injured Police Officers Fund (IPOF) of Las Vegas and the University Of Nevada School Of Emergency Medicine. …
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Contest: Win a Pair of Tickets to Havana Brown August 15th at TAO in Las Vegas
[CONTEST HAS ENDED] Here’s your chance to win a pair of tickets for you and your friend to see Havana Brown at TAO Nightclub in Las Vegas Friday, August 15, 2014. The contest is pretty simple. Each like, follow, tweet gives you an entry into the contest. You don’t have to select them all, it’s…
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Aerial Time-Lapse of EDC Las Vegas 2014 and Live Set Videos
Videos from EDC Las Vegas 2014 have slowly been making their way on to YouTube. We’ve pulled together some of the best videos from EDC Las Vegas 2014 so that you can relive the experience of being under the electric sky once more. Only 331 days to go until EDC Las Vegas 2015, but who’s counting?…
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Andy C Interview: Amazed at EDC Las Vegas, New Excitement and Longevity
There’s many different genres of electronic music and each genre has a pioneering forces behind it and when it comes to drum and bass that name is Andy C, also nicknamed The Executioner. Andy C is also a co-founder of Ram Records that was started in 1992 along with his friend Ant Miles. Twenty two…
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EDC 2014 Festival Grounds: Insomniac Covered it All Perfectly
It’s easy to write a review the day or two after an event but sometimes letting some time pass for everything sink in can really help you appreciate what you experienced. I’ve been attending electronic music events for 15 years and I can honestly say that Insomniac covered everything perfectly inside of the festival with the…