Top 7 EDM Festivals
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Party people will be the first to tell you - it's much more than JUST a rave.
The electronic dance music (or, EDM) scene has become such a popular mainstay in our
culture that it goes beyond the musical experience - EDM culture and the festivals that follow
it have become a commercially viable way to RAKE in the dough and sell a shit-ton of tickets.
From the coolest to the biggest - today, let's take a look at the top seven EDM festivals
in the entire world.
Just ...don't forget to drink plenty of water while you're doing all that dancing.
Number seven - Electric Daisy Carnival
Commonly known as "EDC" this massive multi day festival has a flagship in Las Vegas where
it hosts yearly events.
Also expanding to countries as far as Mexico, Brazil Japan and India, this insane event
typically draws in excess of 230,000 partyers.
Showcasing the best of the EDM music with huge names headlining such as: Dj Tiesto,
Moby and more!
One of the biggest draws to EDC is it's huge array of rides, preformers and art.
Their is literally something for everyone!
Not to mention some massive stages, giant luminescent flowers and pyrotechnics that
will blow your mind.
Drawing fans from far and wide, this massive gathering has a bright future ahead!
Number six - Tomorrowland
Known as one of the largest festivals in the world, Tomorrowland is held in the town of
Boom Belgium just outside on Antwerp.
One of the original homes to famous dj's such as Armin Van Buuren, Axwell and Paul Oakenfold.
It's notable success has been a leading factor in the overall expansion of festivals, with
a spinoff called "Tomorrow World" being held in Georgia.
The unique combination of larger than life fantasy decor and characters help immerse
partiers in the event, including a massive interactive storybook themed stage!
In recent years it has become so popular infact that tickets sold out in under 24 hours, with
a waiting list of over 2,000,000 people!
It's not hard to see why Tomorrowland is here to stay.
Number five - Time Warp.
This extreme heavyweight annual festival first debuted in Mannheim, Germany back in 1994
- becoming an extremely popular event that's been known to secure some massive corporate
partnership and sponsorship deals.
Later making its rounds in Amsterdam, Bremen, Berlin and Prague, it has seen a fair share
of first-billed names that led to this European mainstay leaking over to the states in 2014.
Now appearing in New York, this 20+ year festival has been bringing the frontline experience
to the other side of the Atlantic with a growing stateside interest.
Although there were initially some scheduling conflicts when making the move to America,
this underground event is making more and more heads turn and bodies move.
Number four - Electric Zoo.
Keeping with theme of all night partys- let's move right along to this fan favorite festival
held in NYC on Randall's Island over every Labor Day weekend - the notorious Electric
Zoo.
Bringing in a slew of acts from all spectrums of dance and electronic music, the 'Zoo has
been growing strong since its inaugural 2009 debut - although what once was a two day festival
attended by approximately 26,000 people is now a three day event that brings in heaps
more people - not to mention acclaim (it's been nominated for Best Music Event over four
years in a row).
Attracting some huge names, the festival has even made its way to Mexico City and have
even donated ticket sales to charities and notable causes.
Number three - Electric Forest.
Along with other heavy-hitting festival names, Electric Forest is one of those ones that
resonates into other genres and cultures - most people are familiar (at least) with the name,
if nothing else.
Held in Rothbury Michigan, this wooded location is turned into a colorful, twinkling paradise
that bleeds from the dance floor into the campsites.
Quite literally lit up at all times, the numerous art installations and travelling performance
troupes provide a huge amount of side-entertainment other than just the music.
But, if you're there for the sounds - fret not - Electric Forest is home to some of the
genre's HUGEST names each and every year.
Number two - Mysteryland.
Although it's only been a "thing" in America for less than five years, Mysteryland dates
back to 1993 first debuting in the Netherlands - making it the world's longest-running electronic
music, art and culture festival.
Since the festival promoters have a huge emphasis on culture, art, talent, creativity and sustainability
- it's been noted to be one of the most "interesting and unique festival experiences to ever be
had".
Making its first international debut in Chile back in 2011 - its USA events are held in
the legendary location of the 1969 Woodstock Festival in New York (although we have to
say - the music is JUST a little bit different nowadays).
Turning Bethel Woods into a party-laden landscape - there's no denying this is one of the most
popular around.
Number one - Ultra Music Festival.
Named after the seminal pop group Depeche Mode's 1997 album, Ultra - the Ultra Music
Festival is one of Miami, Florida's proudest claims to fame.
Widely regarded as one of (if not THE definitive EDM festival in the world), the UMF is not
only a Floridian point of pride - global destinations like Europe and South Africa have treated
other parts of the world to this dance festival's lively experience.
Usually taking place in the Spring Break heavy month of March, the lineups, attendance, popularity
and widespread appeal are a hard match for the rival Belgian-held festival named Tomorrowland
- but it takes the cake just by a little bit.
Now affiliated with a bevy of corporate sponsors and even an affiliate record label - it's
simply hard to beat the - well, "beat" of Ultra.
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