Insomniac founder and CEO Pasquale Rotella has confirmed that EDC Las Vegas will move forward with its planned May 2021 dates.
Sharing a number of cryptic countdown videos that were tantamount to torture for EDC fans, Rotella eventually announced the news in a triumphant Instagram post.
“Electric Daisy Carnival is finally on the horizon. There were times during the pandemic when many of us lost hope,” Rotella wrote. “We were challenged to learn & listen to our hearts & trust that the storm would eventually pass, making way for a bright & sunny future for those in our community & around the world.”
“With the world being shutdown for over a year, I’m happy to announce we’re on our way to being able to celebrate in person,” he continued. “Book your flights, hotels & shuttles — EDC Las Vegas is on for May 21+22+23!”
The news arrives after a tumultuous 24 hours for the festival, which the promoter expects to attract 200,000 people over the course of its three days, May 21-23.
After Live Nation posted a slew of EDC Las Vegas-specific job listings including the phrase, “Travel required in May,” many fans believed they had the smoking gun they needed to start planning for spring. Those plans were then marred by the news that the Nevada Department of Business and Industry went on to reject Insomniac’s robust safety plan.
However, it now seems the company was able to submit a revised proposal and secure the approval of state officials. “We are moving forward as planned & will be working closely with local & state officials to make the show as safe as possible,” Rotella’s statement continued, also noting that fans “can expect the full EDC experience with no details spared.”
The scope of the festival’s COVID-19 plan is not yet publicly known, but Rotella’s post says that more details on safety protocols and the lineup “will be shared soon.”
Insomniac’s initial proposal noted that the 2021 edition of EDC Las Vegas “will not rely on social distancing as its method for health safety.” In lieu of social distancing, attendees and staff members would either have to be vaccinated or able to produce a negative COVID-19 test onsite.
The preliminary proposal also revealed that organizers are also considering the deployment of COVID-19 scent detection canines, pending the results of ongoing studies of their effectiveness. If deemed effective, Insomniac is planning to place the dogs at all of the entrances of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway to search attendees. However, it’s important to note that the revised proposal may look vastly different.
Festive Owl, who claims to have spoken with “verified sources,” reports that if the festival’s capacity is reduced to 50% to adhere to Nevada’s COVID-19 ordinance, EDC Las Vegas “will be split over two weekends.” However, we don’t currently have any info on the capacity limits or whether there will be an additional weekend.
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Electric Daisy Carnival, one of the world’s largest annual dance festivals, has abandoned plans to try and reschedule the 150,000-person-per-day festival held at the Las Vegas Speedway to October.
Originally scheduled for May 15-17, the festival created by Insomniac Founder Pasquale Rotella with a 2020 lineup featuring more than 200 artists, including Chainsmokers, DJ Snake, David Guetta and Major Lazer was first postponed in April and given a new October 2-4 date.
On Sunday (Aug. 2), Rotella announced on Instagram that the festival was being moved again, this time to May 21-23, effectively ending any prospects that the 2020 festival would return. “The team & I have spent the last several months working to create a plan that would allow us to produce a safe event for you,” Rotella wrote. “We wanted to implement a free two-step testing program, one test at home before traveling to Las Vegas & another test at the venue when you arrived, in addition to many other enhanced safety protocols. Unfortunately, we just learned that the medical advances necessary to pull this off will not be ready in time, which is why I’m making this announcement today.”
The spread of the coronavirus and the devastating toll COVID-19 has taken on countries around the world has led to a complete shutdown of the live entertainment business, leading to billions in expected losses for companies such as Live Nation, which owns Insomniac. Most promoters now say the touring business won’t resume until the majority of the population has been vaccinated.
Home to the legendary Electric Daisy Carnival, Las Vegas has no shortage of annual music festivals. Las Vegas might be famous for its casinos and nightclubs worldwide, but that is not the only thing Sin City has to offer. The Sin City is also known for for its different festivals and events that are held throughout the year. These are the best music festivals that take place every year in Las Vegas!
Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC Las Vegas)
Days: 3 Location: Las Vegas Motor Speedway When: May Music: Electronic – Techno, Trance, House, Progressive – all types
Electric Daisy Carnival, commonly known as EDC, is the largest electronic dance music festival in North America. The annual flagship event is now held in May, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
EDC is an unique multi-day festival pushing the boundaries of imagination, and setting standards in the live entertainment industry. By incorporating carnival themes and attractions, cutting-edge stage production, world-class talent, and innovative art and technology, EDC is more than an electronic music festival – it is an unparalleled multi-sensory experience unlike any other. The brand has created a passionate community of accepting fans that have turned EDC into a way of life. The foundation upon which the phenomenon was built is one of unity, love, self expression, and respect for one another. Over 400,000 visitors show up annually to the Las Vegas festival over 3 days.
EDC Las Vegas is the largest dance music festival in North America and currently takes place in Mexico, Florida, and Japan as well.
Days: 2 Location: T-Mobile Arena When: Mid September Music: Country, Hip Hop, Electronic, Rock/Alternative – All Genres
The iHeartRadio Music Festival is a two-day music concert festival held every year in September since 2011 by iHeartRadio along the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
iHeartRadio Music Festival 2020 is the multi-genre music festival in the USA. Its recent lineups have included Panic!At The Disco, Mariah Carey, Imagine Dragons and many more.
Anyone thinking about attending is guaranteed to see some big-name musicians, more than 30 best famous artists, so do not miss these unforgettable nights with music, dance, chill out with friends and much more!
Days: 3 Location: Downtown Las Vegas When: Mid September Music: Rock, Hip Hop, Electronic – All Genres
Taking place in the year-long adult party capital of the United States, Life Is Beautiful returns to Downtown Las Vegas each year. With acclaimed artists taking residency in various resorts and playing home to one of the biggest festivals in the world, the city has become a mecca for traveling music fans. Life Is Beautiful emerged in 2012 as a festival of electronic mashups and has continued to hold its own in the crowded Vegas market space.
Days: 2 Location: Las Vegas Strip When: December Music: Rock, Hip Hop, Electronic – All Genres
At the place where music, technology, and art converge, you’ll find Intersect, a new kind of festival coming to Las Vegas. Presented by AWS, the most broadly adopted cloud platform, and produced by Production Club, the team behind some of music’s most state-of-the-art live experiences, Intersect was born out of the massive after party for AWS’s annual re:Invent conference, held in Vegas since 2012, with over 25,000 guests last year alone. Now open to the public for the first time ever, the festival offers an inspiring two-day journey to culture and tech’s leading edge.
Days: 2 Location: Downtown Las Vegas When: October Music: Rock & Metal
Sin City’s premiere rock and metal festival, Las Rageous brings the noise to downtown Las Vegas. Taking place at an intimate outdoor venue, this event only sells 10,000 tickets, which means you get to see your favorite metal acts up close and personal in one of world’s most entertaining cities.
Psycho Las Vegas
Days: 3 Location: Mandalay Bay When: August Music: Heavy Metal & Rock
Growing larger in production, budget and size each year, Psycho Las Vegas proves it’s position as a premier festival for heavy metal and rock fans. Already benefiting from its location in Sin City, Psycho Las Vegas features an expansive lineup for every sort of headbanging metal fan. Although the festival is rooted in its heavy metal and rock core, the lineup scope continues to see more diversity each year.
Exodus Las Vegas
Days: 5 Location: Las Vegas Clubs & Pool Parties When: May through Sept Music: Electronic
Exodus Festival is an electronic music “festival” in Las Vegas. It’s not quite a traditional festival – instead of being centralized in one location, the festival is spread out throughout the city’s casinos and clubs. Buying a ticket gives you access to a bunch of different clubs and shows.
Started in 2010, Exodus Festival has been putting on all out parties throughout Sin City. Heading into season 11 this year, the festival is hosting four long weekends of partying.
Kicking things off for Memorial Day and having their final blow out over Labor Day, Exodus features big house EDM beats at pool parties and club nights, gathering music lovers in the party capital of the world.
Days: 3 Location: Las Vegas Festival Grounds When: November Music: Hip Hop
Day N Vegas is a hip hop music festival in Los Vegas, Nevada. Even as hip hop culture has taken over the world, festivals have been a little slow catching up. But that’s obviously changing.
Breaking onto the scene with a bang in its inaugural edition in 2019, Day N Vegas curated a deep lineup which was basically a who’s who list of hip hop’s new school.
There’s only one place appropriate for such a massive party and that’s the City of Lights. Understanding this, the festival is set to take over the Las Vegas Festival Grounds for the first three days of November.
EDC is the only all electronic dance music festival in Vegas. There are others with many EDM headliners (Intersect, Life is Beautiful, iHeartRadio, etc) but if you’re looking for straight EDM, Electric Daisy Carnival is your best bet.
How far is EDC from the Las Vegas strip?
EDC takes place at the Las Vegas motorway, which is about 30 minutes away from the strip without traffic. Keep in mind that over 100k people head to EDC, so if you are travelling during peak hours, it can take anywhere from 1 hour to 3 hours depending on traffic.
Does EDC have VIP bottle service?
Electric Daisy Carnival does feature a VIP area in the main stage and one of the secondary stages. When you purchase a bottle service package, it’s only good for one night and comes with a number of admissions (only for that one night).
Which Vegas nightclubs play Electronic Dance Music (EDM)?
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Kaskade has headlined countless festivals around the world, including EDC Las Vegas, Tomorrowland, Ultra Miami, Electric Zoo, CRSSD, EDC Orlando, and more. He’s also played hundreds of sets at nightclubs, concert venues, and dayclubs / pool parties, including a past residency at Marquee Dayclub / Nightclub and Kaos Dayclub in Las Vegas.
Here are the best full videos of Kaskade’s festival live sets available online! Check the Discotech app for upcoming Kaskade shows.
Known as the godfather of electronic music, Tiësto has headlined all the major festivals – EDC Las Vegas, Ultra Miami, Coachella, Tomorrowland, TomorrowWorld, Sensation… you name it, he’s played there. He’s also played hundreds of sets at nightclubs, concert venues, and dayclubs / pool parties, including an ongoing residency at Wet Republic and Hakkasan Las Vegas. Tiesto also hosts an ongoing radio show called ClubLife.
Here are the best full videos of Tiesto’s festival live sets available online! Check the Discotech app for upcoming Tiesto shows.
#Tiesto #clublife #AFTR:HRS
TIESTO liveset at Tomorrowland 2019
Tiesto LIVE at Ultra Music Festival Miami 2017
Tiesto Live @ Ultra Miami 2014
Tiesto Live at Tomorrowland 2018
TiESTO Copenhagen Elements Of Life World Tour (2008)
Tiësto – Live @ Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2019
Tiesto Liveset at Ultra Miami 2018
Tiesto Liveset at Tomorrowland Belgium 2018
Tiesto Live at Stereosonic 2012
Tiesto and Hardwell Back2back Live at Tomorrowland 2014
Known as the godfather of Trance, Armin van Buuren has headlined countless festivals around the world, including EDC Las Vegas, Ultra Miami, Tomorrowland, TomorrowWorld, AMF, Ultra Korea, and more. He’s also played hundreds of sets at nightclubs, concert venues, and dayclubs / pool parties, including a residency at several Ibiza clubs like Space Ibiza, Hi Ibiza, as well as Omnia Las Vegas. Armin regularly headlines the Trance stage at these festivals, and has a trance radio show (A State of Trance) that nearly at 1000 episodes.
Here are the best full videos of Armin van Buuren’s festival live sets available online! Check the Discotech app for upcoming Armin Van Buuren shows.
#ASOT #astateoftrance
Armin van Buuren live set at Tomorrowland 2019
Armin van Buuren live set at EDC Mexico 2020
Armin van Buuren 6 Hour Set at Hi Ibiza
Armin van Buuren live at Ultra Miami 2019
Armin van Buuren live at A State Of Trance 900
Armin van Buuren – Mainstage | Tomorrowland Winter 2019
Armin van Buuren live at Tomorrowland 2017
Armin van Buuren live at Creamfields 2017
Armin Only: Intense (The Final Show) [Live at Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam]
Armin van Buuren live at FSOE 500 (The Great Pyramids Of Giza, Egypt)
Armin van Buuren live at EDC Las Vegas 2019
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EDC has a long list of prohibited items, as well as a long list of allowed items. Before filling your party pack, make sure the item you’re bringing is allowed, or else you may have to toss it when going in! Please note that your mileage may vary depending on who’s checking your bag. You don’t want to get stopped at the gate especially if you’ve got VIP bottle service. You may occasionally be able to slip some items through depending on how thorough the search is. But we wouldn’t recommend bringing anything on the prohibited items list unless you’re willing to throw it away.
Acceptable Items to Bring to EDC Las Vegas
Cell phones and portable chargers/external batteries
Non-professional flash/still cameras, handheld video devices under 6″ (Sony Action Cam, GoPro, etc.)
Selfie sticks
Small bags, single-compartment backpacks, plush backpacks, purses (maximum 12“x12“)
Official Insomniac water bottles—must be empty upon entry
Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment—must be empty upon entry
Fanny packs
Sunglasses & hats
Rain ponchos and umbrellas measuring less than 10″ when collapsed
Personal misting fan with a bottle no larger than 1.5L (must be empty upon arrival)
Lighters and sealed packs of cigarettes
E-cigs/vapes (refillable liquid chambers OK, must be empty upon arrival—no E-liquid or E-juice of any kind will be permitted)
Earplugs
Sealed lip balm & gloss
Sealed sunscreen lotion (inspected upon entry)
Powder makeup
Sealed tampons
Sealed wet wipes
Sealed packs of gum
Hula hoops (including LED hoops)
Glowsticks & glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry
LED poi & orbitals
Inflatables (must be deflated upon entry)
Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)
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EDC Las Vegas 2019 is heading our way but first, it’s time to announce who will be kicking off the Camp EDC party. Grammy-nominated producer, Fisher, along with Latmun, LittleFritter, Mason Maynard, and Melé will hit the decks during this campers-only festivity. Taking place on Thursday, May 16 at 8 pm, groove to Fisher’s Catch & Release party. At Camp EDC, you will experience new activities and improved amenities to the grounds.
For the 2nd year in EDCLV history, attendees can enjoy their home away from home at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Camp EDC returns for a convenient four-night stay directly next to your largest West Coast dance music festival. Enjoy this extended kickoff party after hours, performed exclusively for camping Headliners.
What’s the camping experience about?
This is the ultimate, immersive camping experience, guys. Now with a revised entrance plan, additional staff and entrance lanes make for a quick and easy arrival into Camp. Extended check-in times, a stronger power grid, and more bathrooms/showers add to the improved site layout. No more getting lost or confused!
Inside the Mesa (the bustling hub of entertainment and amenities) lie dynamic new structures plus a new lineup of activities for campers to enjoy all weekend long. Insomniac is bringing back the Oasis Pool so drink, listen to special guest DJ sets, and feel the tropical vibes all day long. More information on the official Camp EDC pool-party lineups TBA.
Moon Glow, Desert Rose Premier, or RV? You decide. All tent camping options come fully closed, lockable, and dust-controlled. Nestle in your ShiftPod2 structure with comfortable artificial grass flooring, air conditioning, and interior lighting. 4-port USB strips come included for your charging needs. Interested yet? Packages for Camp EDC are available for purchase here.
Don’t forget that all campers are required to have an EDC LV pass in addition to their camping pass. Get your ticket here now and we’ll see you all under the Electric Sky!
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Totems are allowed at EDC Las Vegas. Guidelines / rules for festival totems below:
Maximum height is 10 feet.
Totems must be made from a lightweight material (e.g., foam, PVC / no solid metal).
Collapsible/telescoping camera extenders that follow the above guidelines are OK (lightweight/hollow aluminum/polycarbonate).
PVC, light wood or aluminum poles must be no thicker than 1 inch in diameter.
Decorated pool noodles work great for easy entrance through security.
Inflatables attached to totems must be deflated upon entry.
Any item deemed dangerous will not be allowed.
Totems promoting illegal activity or hate speech will not be permitted. Please keep it PLUR.
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You must be 18+ to enter and 21+ for alcohol/VIP. Photo ID required.
ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF ID
Any US government-issued driver’s license or ID card containing a photograph and date of birth
US or foreign government-issued passport containing a photograph and date of birth
Foreign government-issued driver’s license/ID with color photocopy of passport (Not valid for 21+ wristband. To purchase alcohol or enter VIP areas, a physical passport or US ID will be required.)
Temporary DMV documents proving you are currently renewing a license—ONLY if accompanied by passport or expired license
UNACCEPTABLE ID
NO School ID
NO Consular ID
NO Birth certificate
NO Expired ID of any kind
NO Photocopy of any ID (except as noted)
NO Temporary DMV license without passport or expired license
What if my ID is lost or expired?
Security will accept expired ID cards ONLY if accompanied by DMV renewal documentation. If your ID was lost or stolen, you must bring a government-issued interim license or passport.
Can I use a consular ID or foreign driver’s license?
Consular IDs are not considered acceptable identification. Foreign government-issued driver’s licenses are acceptable with a photocopy of a passport. A foreign government-issued passport will work on its own.
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