Hello everyone, this being a music forum I thought maybe I could post this for those of you who like this sort of stuff. The 2004 Winter Music conference will be kicked off with Ultra 6. Yours truely has nabbed a time slot along with my lil bro, check us out under the Florida Favorites in the lineup section.
The text below is a copy of the newsletter sent out for the conference and Ultra, its the offical press release. If any of you would like to attend this event please send me a private message and I'll do what I can for you.
Thanks, Craig
ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 6 TO OFFICIALLY OPEN THE 2004 WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE, INITIAL LINEUP ANNOUNCED.
Ultra Music Festival, America's Premier Dance Music Massive, To Officially Open The 2004 Winter Music Conference.
Press Release.....
The ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL, America's premier electronic music event, returns for its sixth annual installment on March 6, 2004 from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. at beautiful Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, Florida.
"1,000,000 watts of sound - 50,000+ party people 200+ Artists, DJs, producers - 14 hours nonstop - 12 stages + YOU!"
Ultra is now the #1 music festival
In 2003, over 40,000 dance music enthusiasts passed through Ultra's turnstiles and witnessed the most talent-laden festival lineup that a U.S. event has ever offered. With an anticipated 50,000+ attendees this year, Ultra is now the #1 music festival of its kind in the United States. Ultra Music Festival 2004 is sponsored by D'VOX Magazine, Miami's Party 93.1 FM, Budweiser and Coolworld.com, and sponsored nationally by Armani Exchange, FYE,Hard Rock Café,Pioneer Pro DJ, Allen&Heath, Freefloat and Dynacord...
The Story
The Ultra Music Festival was co-founded by CEO and executive producer Russell Faibischand Alex Omes, president, and publisher of the music publication D'VOX Magazine. Now in its sixth year, the annual Ultra Music Festival event is held every March in Miami, Florida to coincide with the abundance of International talent in Miami for the annual Winter Music Conference (the dance music industry's premiere summit and showcase of talent). Although never officially connected, this year, Ultra Music Festival and the Winter Music conference will for the first time join forces to present the festival as the official opening event. The WMC couldn't have chosen a better vehicle to open its festivities than The Ultra Music Festival - America's largest and most celebrated dance music festival! "Our alliance with WMC is very important to us. I hope it rubs off and more people put profits to the side and come to the table to support what is the world's most important week for dance music, period." says co founders Alex Omes and Russell Faibisch. WMC director Bill Kelly adds, "Ultra Music Festival sets the tone for the entire week. I think it adds momentum to the conference, and by Wednesday people will leave in a dizzy." In addition, also on board for the sixth installment is associate producer Sason Bishope Parry and production designer Nick Assunto.
World of Dance
Unlike the American dominated rock n' roll and Hip-Hop industries, artists residing overseas are the ones known for making the most substantial dance music; and as a consequence, more often than not, these artists do not get the exposure they rightly deserve - this is where Ultra Music Festival comes in. Ultra Music Festival provides the rare chance for some of the most forward thinking DJs, producers and live acts in the world of dance music to unite in one place, as one nation. With the exception of a few well-known festivals in Europe (Creamfields, etc,) there is simply not a place where dance music comes together in such a way. Ultra Music Festival happens to be the only event of this caliber that occurs in the United States. "We are very excited about Ultra 6. We have added many new elements to keep the show fresh and moving forward. This will be our most advanced production ever," says Russell Faibisch. This year, Ultra Music Festival will feature a coming together of the superstars and the future stars - Appearing for the first time in five years, and DJing for the first time ever in Miami, The Chemical Brothers will be rockin' your block alongside the biggest names in dance music which includes Paul van Dyk, Tiesto, Sasha, John Digweed and Paul Oakenfold. As If it couldn't get any better, you'll also be introduced to a diverse new crop of cutting-edge artists who fuse live punk rock and electronica including The Rapture, LCD Soundsystem, 2 many djs, Erol Alkan, Miss Kittin, ADULT and Chromeo. At Ultra Music Festival you will have the extraordinary chance to stay ahead of the game by experiencing a compelling array of artists who will soon be making major noise across the world. Ultra Music Festival is the place for you to get some face time with artists that simply don't make it over to the States.
CONFIRMED TO APPEAR
CHEMICAL BROTHERS (dj set), Rabbit in the Moon (live), Paul Oakenfold, Tiesto, Paul van Dyk, Sasha & John Digwee, Erick Morillo, Richie Hawtin aka Plastikman, Boy George, Way Out West (live), Junior Vasquez (exclusive WMC set), Pete Tong, Ferry Corsten, Junkie XL (live), Sander Kleinenberg, Steve Lawler, Tommy Lee -superstar rock icon (live drum & dj set), Perry Farrell aka Peretz, James Zabieia, Bad Boy Bill, Josh Wink, Sister Bliss (Faithless), Satoshi Tomiie, Donald Glaude, Hernan Cattaneo, Sandra Collins, Peter Rauhofer, Infusion (live), Marco V., Tom Stephan - Superchumbo, Max Graham, Yousef, Smokin Jo, DJ Dan, Johan Gielen, James Holden, Deepsky (live), Junior Sanchez, Dave Ralph, Electric Skychurch (live), Kevens (live), Chus & Ceballos, D:Fuse, Jerry Bonham, Jimmy Van M, DMP, Luke Fair, Keoki, Edgar V., Saeed, Palash, Cirrus (live)Planet B (live), Chris Fortier, Steve Porter, Lemon 8 , DJ Dero , Liquid Todd, 100% ISIS, Mark Lewis, Corvin Dalek, Toby Holguin, Hialeah.Sound.System. (live), Galaxy Girl (live), RAW POWER: THE VICE ELECTRO STAGE: The Rapture (live), LCD Soundsysem (live), Miss Kittin (live), 2 Many DJs, Swayzak (live), ADULT (live), Ambulance ltd (live), Avenue D (live), Tommie Sunshine, CHROMEO (live), DJ Unknown BREAKBEAT STAGE: Icey, Adam Freeland, Jackal & Hyde (live), Hyper, Baby Anne, Rennie Pilgram, Uberzone (live), Trip Theory (live), Simply Jeff, K- Swing, Rick West, Storm , Sensei (live), 8ON, Fixx, Sandy, Subliminal, Merlyn, Salim Rafiq (live) , B-SIDE, Kobashi aka DJ Israel DRUM and BASS ARENA: Goldie, Fabio, Photek, DJ Craze, Dieselboy, Adam F, AK 1200, Swift, Dara, Fresh, DJ RAP, Total Science, Bad Company, UK, Friction, DJ Teebee, Twisted Individual, Pendulum, Baron, DB, Reid Speed, Juju, Empress, Frenzic, Influx Datum, Element, Human & Tuffist, MC's: MC Armani, MC MC, MC Foxy, MC IC3, MC J-Messiniann, MC Fearless, MC Sharpness, MC Chikaboo, MC Question Mark, MC Biggie MC Bass Nacho VIP ULTRABEACH STAGE: Juan Mejia, Roland, Low End Specialists (Mara soundsystem, Rowan Blades - Breeder), Villeneuve (DJ Mag), JLuv, Sikora, Andy Rigby- Jones, Steve Gerrard, Clayton Steele, Sabastion Sackson, DJ19, Christopher Lobsinger, Brett King, Hirofumi Ohta, Jeffee, Tony Estrada, Lyndon Hill, Dennis Sebayan, MC Nerd Nate, Homero Espinoza, Dynamite, David Savior SOUTH FLORIDA ALL STARS: Cedric Gervais, Juan Mejia, Danny Bled, Cue, DJ Bruno, Peter RageThe Specialists (Bri-tai & Profyle), George Alvarado, Alex Sajanovich, Marc Anthony, Dagger, Danny Stern, Vaja, Alex Q, Duane Cedric, Zal, Phistimi, Silence Repellent (live), Seasunz, Dynamite, DJ DON-L, Inner Realm (live), Gino Fuentes FLORIDA FAVORITES: Eric Berretta, Stateside Collective feat. CLRH2O, Bamboo & Jungleboy), Kinesis, Jimmy Joslen, Dave Burg, LAB3, Danny Michell, Raz, Steve Chadwick, Factor E, DJ Craig, Joey G., DJ Pat Pat, Filithy Phil, Eric Jag, Bruno Wu-tan & J-break JUST ADDED: SPECIAL APPEARANCES AND PERFORMANCES BY TOMMY LEE, GRAMMY AWARD WINNER PETER RAUHOFER, BOY GEORGE and HOUSE MUSIC LEGEND JUNIOR VASQUEZ MANY MORE ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
Miami Skyline and the Atlantic Ocean
Ultra Music Festival, nestled between the Miami skyline and the Atlantic Ocean, will feature over 200 performers scheduled to appear on 12 music stages including Ultra's two massive main stages and 10 unique music arenas (including Drum n' Bass Arena, Breakbeat Stage, Progressive Arena, House Tent, Raw Power: The Vice Electro Stage, Basswalk Records Tent,VIP Ultrabeach Stage, South Florida All-stars, Freedom Arena and Florida Favorites Tents.) To make things comfortable for you, Ultra Music Festival will also feature an Armani Exchange fashion show, three "Ultra VIP" areas, Live VJ visual art shows, state-of-the-art production - sound, lasers and lighting shows, full liquor bars throughout the festival grounds, International dancers and performers direct from Ibiza & throughout Europe and a fine selection of International foods. Ultra Music Festival is not only a major event for dance music, but it is one of the premiere musical events to run in the United States. Outside of Coachella, there simply aren't any festivals that have grown in such a way and developed the reputation, the talent and the crowds like Ultra Music Festival. Moreover, with general admission tickets priced at $55, this is a steal! Consider that If you wanted to see a single superstar DJ at a major club it would cost only slightly less. Tickets are on sale now and available online at
www.ultramusicfestival.us, as well as select ticket outlets (a list can be found on the ultra website). Media and P.R. Information Pelase contact: SUSAN BLOND, Inc. Jessica Brenner (212) 333-7728, ext. 103
jessica@susanblondinc.com MAGNUM PR Sioux Zimmerman TeL: 212.532.4650 Fax: 212.532.4644
Important Information
UMF 2004 Ultra Music Festival, the largest music festival of its kind in America, returns for the 6th installment of what will be our biggest, most extravagant production ever! This open air, oceanfront music festival, featuring 12 stages, is located at downtown Miami's beautiful, world class Bayfront Park. Come out and enjoy the greatest show on earth! Saturday March 6th 2004 Miami, Fl USA Bayfront Park 11am - 1am Rain or Shine / No Refunds You must be at least 16 years of age to attend Ultra enforces a strict Zero Tolerance Drug Policy! No illegal substances of any kind are allowed, permitted or tolerated TICKETS NOW ON SALE! General Admission $55 VIP $200 Ticket price does not include tax and service fee You can purchase tickets: ONLINE or TICKET OUTLETS
VIP ticket includes: -Access to 3 VIP AREAS situated throughout the festival grounds -Express entrance into UMF -1 meal -Gift bag VIP AREAS: 1-Ultra Amphitheatre: sponsored by Armani Exchange and Hard Rock Café Enjoy unobstructed, preferred viewing of one of the two Ultra Main Stages. Rub shoulders and mingle with the industry elite and some of your favorite artists. Enjoy cool décor, oversized bars, hot food, couches and so much more. Table service is available for those who to be catered to. 2- Ultra Sound Stage If you don't want to be stuck in the crowd, enjoy this exclusive preferred viewing area of Ultra's second Main Stage, the Ultra Sound Stage. This elevated stage is only accessible to VIP's. 3- VIP ultrabeach Stage: sponsored by Hard Rock Café and Allen & Heath Kick back and chill out on the sand! Breathe in the ocean air and take shade under the palm trees! Enjoy hammocks, bikinis tiki torches and special guest DJs spinning all day and night. This special area is new to UMF and celebrates the spirit of the upcoming ultrabeach party scheduled for summer 2004
phone: 305-545-8863
Ultra Music Festival 2004 ˇ Bayfront Park ˇ Biscayne Blvd. ˇ Miami ˇ FL ˇ 33131
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