[url]http://www.electricdaisycarnival.com/la/index.php[/url]
[B]What[/B]
EDC, Or The Electric Daisy Carnival is an Electronic music festival, or rave, that takes place in a few locations annually.
This thread is specifically about the July 25-26 even in Los Angeles, California.
[B]Some background info.[/B]
EDC is an age 16+ event hosted by Insomniac. As expected, you will witness A wide variety of techno music, Light shows, carnival rides, and all sorts of small shops set up around the event.
but who cares about the shops, its all about the raving.
[B]2010 trailer:[/B]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u-vmk9iapQ&feature=player_embedded[/media]
To be honest the 2009 trailer was better.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNqouRV0bCg[/media]
[B]How Many?[/B]
Each year they expect around 30,000 people to attend. RARELY, they will hit there estimate spot on. Normally, the attendance is quite a bit more than that. and by quite a bit more, I mean, try 90,000 more people.
Not much to say here other than, its a massive outdoor rave with 2 main stages and over 70 Dj's/artists. last year they had around 200. Each year they announce about 70 and then expand on that the closer to the even you get.
[B]Who?[/B]
Right now the announced Artists are-
Friday: Deadmau5 Live, Moby (DJ Set), , Armand Van Helden
Saturday: Armin Van Buuren, Groove Armada (DJ Set), MSTRKRFT
More will be added as they release more info.
Some pictures:
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[IMG]http://www.electricdaisycarnival.com/la/gfx/gallery/10.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.electricdaisycarnival.com/la/gfx/gallery/13.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.electricdaisycarnival.com/la/gfx/gallery/1.jpg[/IMG]
[B]When?[/B]
Friday June 25th 2pm to 2am
Saturday June 26th 2pm to 2am
[B]Drugs.[/B]
There are obviously NO drugs allowed in the event. that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. Last year we saw guys smoking pot in corners, and were offered X plenty of times.
If you attend, just be safe. There ARE security and paramedics stationed all over the event.
[B]VIP[/B]
Straight from the site:
For those looking to add a special flare to their Carnival experience! VIP ticket holders will be provided with an array of perks in addition to everything that the General Admission tickets offer:
Separate entrance into the festival for faster entry
Hosted bar limited to seven (7) total beverages per person, per day(Options include both alcoholic & Non-alcoholic beverages: beer, vodka, energy drinks & water)
Liquor is served until 1:45am
Observation deck overlooking main stage A & B
Insomniac VIP lanyard & badge
VIP restroom facilities
Access to exclusive VIP lounge
Bottle water is sold everywhere around the event. This is important because you are not allowed in anything. No backpacks, No drinks, nothing.
[B]Why did I post this?[/B]
Because I know there are at least a few people here who like trance/house/hardstyle etc. And if you live in So-cal, or even northern California, you may want to drop by!
Tickets cost around 65-75 dollars, depending on if you go Friday or Saturday.
My friends and I are heading up there Saturday. If any of you guys are going Saturday also, we can try and meet up. The bigger the group the more fun you have!
So hell, Why not. If you are attending this event and wanna meetup, speak up in this thread! I'll start a list here in the OP of attending Facepunchers. Oh. and I know ill get flamed for this, but My friends are drug free ravers, If you wanna hang with us while rolling thats fine, But don't be stupid and get us thrown out :P
Activities include:
- Headbanging
- Taking ecstasy
- Meeting new friends
- Raving
- Taking ecstasy
- Having fun
- Taking ecstacy
[QUOTE=CoolCorky;21863478]Activities include:
- Headbanging
- Taking ecstasy
- Meeting new friends
- Raving
- Taking ecstasy
- Having fun
- Taking ecstacy[/QUOTE]
This, basically. but :iia:
This looks fun but dumb
[QUOTE=playelite;21863694]This looks fun but dumb[/QUOTE]
What makes it dumb?
[QUOTE=TheRipper12;21863448]Right now the announced Artists are-
Friday: Deadmau5 Live, Moby (DJ Set), , Armand Van Helden
Saturday: Armin Van Buuren, Groove Armada (DJ Set), MSTRKRFT[/QUOTE]
Who?
inb4 cops bust the place and arrest 10,000 people.
I live in the L.A. county and I've never heard of this once.
[QUOTE=playelite;21863694]This looks fun but dumb[/QUOTE]
Why dumb?
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