Ultra Music Festival
Ookay Is Debuting His Full Unreleased Album at Ultra Music Festival 2022
Ultra Music Festival is about to become the listening party for Ookay‘s upcoming album. The versatile singer-songwriter and “Thief” producer has announced that the album will be heard in full by spectators of his set at this year’s Ultra Music Festival. Ultra will be the only setting to hear Ookay during Miami Music Week 2022, and he’s going the extra mile to ensure it’s a one-of-a-kind show to remember. “After 3 years since the last Ultra, to be able to come back with a whole new show, new album, more dancers, visuals and attitude, I can’t wait to show the world what I’ve been crafting,” Ookay told EDM.com. “It’ll be a great day for us to be Ookay.” Ookay’s next album will be his first since 2018’...
Ultra Music Festival Announces 2022 Daily Stage Programming, Closing Sets
The organizers of Ultra Music Festival have revealed the daily stage programming for its momentous return to Miami, as well as the event’s massive closing sets. Kygo and ILLENIUM are set to tie a bow on Ultra’s larger-than-life Main Stage with closing performances following DJ sets by David Guetta, Tiësto, Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren and more. The Main Stage will also host Ultra’s mysterious final closing act on Sunday. They’ve remained agonizingly silent on the artist’s identity, but all signs point to retired Dutch dance music icon Hardwell, whose 2013 Ultra set has stood the test of time as one of the festival’s most iconic. Ultra Music Festival organizers unveiled the 2022 event’s daily stage programming. Reynier Carl Recommended Articles A...
Over 60 Artists Added to Ultra Music Festival 2022: See the Phase 3 Lineup
After announcing a third wave of artists, it’s becoming more and more clear that Ultra organizers are going bigger than ever for the festival’s long-awaited return to Miami. Over 60 acts have been added to the massive lineup, which grows more and more impressive with each phase. Newly announced artists include KSHMR, Krewella, Kill the Noise, Slushii, and a collaborative performance by JOYRYDE and Ghastly. They join a formidable list of DJs, including Ultra 2022 headliners Martin Garrix, Alison Wonderland, Pendulum, Kygo, DJ Snake, David Guetta, Nina Kraviz, Armin van Buuren, Seven Lions, and Tiësto, among others. With one gigantic announcement still on the horizon, it’s safe to say the excitement surrounding Ultra is bubbling over. When organizers shared the first wave o...
Over 60 Artists Added to Ultra Music Festival 2022: See the Phase 3 Lineup
After announcing a third wave of artists, it’s becoming more and more clear that Ultra organizers are going bigger than ever for the festival’s long-awaited return to Miami. Over 60 acts have been added to the massive lineup, which grows more and more impressive with each phase. Newly announced artists include KSHMR, Krewella, Kill the Noise, Slushii, and a collaborative performance by JOYRYDE and Ghastly. They join a formidable list of DJs, including Ultra 2022 headliners Martin Garrix, Alison Wonderland, Pendulum, Kygo, DJ Snake, David Guetta, Nina Kraviz, Armin van Buuren, Seven Lions, and Tiësto, among others. With one gigantic announcement still on the horizon, it’s safe to say the excitement surrounding Ultra is bubbling over. When organizers shared the first wave o...
Amelie Lens, Carl Cox, Nina Kraviz, More to Play Ultra 2022’s RESISTANCE Island
After a monster phase two lineup announcement for Ultra Music Festival 2022, the landmark EDM event has now announced that its roster will also include the return of its underground brand, RESISTANCE Island. Originally debuted in 2019, the techno and house showcase will be headlined by the likes of Adam Beyer, CamelPhat, John Summit and Nina Kraviz. It will also see the debut of Carl Cox‘s three-hour “Hybrid Live” performance, as well as a special stage called the Carl Cox Megastructure. With its own designated area on the festival grounds, RESISTANCE will be located on the northern perimeter of Ultra’s layout. There, German mainstay Boris Brejcha will also step behind the decks of his curated FCKNG SERIOUS stage for his fir...
Ultra Music Festival Announces Phase 2 Lineup With Headliners Tiësto, Seven Lions, More
After the festival’s staggering Phase 1 reveal just a few weeks ago, Ultra has now announced a plethora of additional artists for its long-awaited return to Miami in 2022. Headlining Ultra Music Festival 2022 will be Adam Beyer, Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Jauz b2b NGHTMRE, Joseph Capriati, Sasha / John Digweed, Seven Lions, Tiësto, and Vintage Culture b2b Claptone. They join Martin Garrix, Kygo, DJ Snake, David Guetta, and a litany of other dance music superstars announced as part of Phase 1. When Ultra organizers shared the first wave of artists last month, they announced a special Sunday closing performance from “one of the most iconic artists in electronic music history.” Despite today’s reveal of over 80 acts, mum’s still the word on the elusive...
Ultra Music Festival Announces First Artists for 2022: See the Phase 1 Lineup
The journey to Ultra Music Festival is officially underway after organizers announced the first wave of artists to perform in 2022. In classic Ultra fashion, the festival, which is scheduled to return to its longtime home of Bayfront Park from March 25th to 27th, will feature the most popular artists in electronic dance music. DJ Snake, Martin Garrix, Alison Wonderland, Kygo, David Guetta, Madeon, and many more dance music superstars were revealed today. Other notable gigs at the “revamped” festival include a live performance from legendary drum & bass group Pendulum and a three-hour set by iconic techno artist Carl Cox, who will debut his new Hybrid Live production. According to a press release shared with EDM.com, fans can also look forward to a Sunday closing performance...
Ultra Music Festival and Downtown Miami Residents Reach Agreement After Bitter Feud
After a long and often bitter feud, the organizers of Ultra Music Festival and residents of Downtown Miami have reached an agreement to allay tensions related to local disturbances. Ultra and the Downtown Neighbors Alliance—a neighborhood organization representing a dozen residential communities—have announced that the festival will implement a “community standards program” that addresses a litany of issues such as construction schedules, park closures, traffic management, and noise impact. A press release shared with EDM.com quotes James Torres, President of the Miami Downtown Neighbors Alliance, who believes the agreement “will allow Ultra and its neighbors to coexist.” Miami residents have long bemoaned Ultra, which has been held in the city since ...
Law Firm Files Class Action Suit Against Ultra Miami Organizers to Issue Refunds
A Boca Raton-based consumer rights firm has filed a class action lawsuit against the City of Miami and Event Entertainment Group, the organizers of Ultra Music Festival. Corwin Law is representing a class of Florida residents who purchased tickets to the 2020 edition of the iconic Miami music festival, which was scheduled to take place March 20th to 22nd at Bayfront Park. A press release shared with EDM.com by a consultant representing the firm states that attorney Marcus W. Corwin believes the promoters of the event “disguised” its 2020 cancellation as a postponement and unfairly offered an enhanced benefits package in lieu of refunds. Corwin called the offer “utterly unacceptable.” The eight-count class action lawsuit, filed in t...
Attorney Plans to File Dozens of Refund Lawsuits Against Ultra Miami
“We are seeking a global settlement with [Event Entertainment Group] that will address our clients’ request for refunds” plus attorneys fees, Corwin tells Billboard. “Settlement is a better path than continued litigation for both the consumer and the defendant and I am hopeful that by filing these actions we can come to a mutually agreeable resolution. While Corwin insists his strategy isn’t to inundate Ultra with dozens of small claims, the tactic has definitely gotten their attention. “I’m trying to stop the flow of people being screwed,” says Corwin, who previously worked as a concert promoter before becoming an attorney in the 1980s. “Many consumers don’t read all the terms and conditions before filing a claim” and don’t realize they’ll get a VIP ticket for next year’s festival i...
Ultra Music Festival Officially Cancels 2021 Event, Announces 2022 Dates
Last month, a letter was shared stating that Ultra Music Festival would not be returning in 2021. Now, organizers have confirmed the contents of the letter and revealed that the event will not return until 2022. On Twitter, organizers shared a statement informing fans of the new developments and unveiling the festival’s new March 2022 dates. In the latter half of the statement, organizers tell 2020 ticket-holders that they appreciate their patience and ask them to check their emails for additional updates. At the time of writing, many have expressed concerns over not receiving a refund for the event’s 2020 iteration, which was canceled in March of 2020. While pass-holders were able to transfer their tickets to the now-canceled 2021 or scheduled 2022 outing, some have grown...
Ultra Music Festival Will Cancel 2021 Event
The organizers of Ultra Music Festival are planning to cancel the event’s 2021 edition, according to a letter obtained by Billboard. The letter is dated January 21st, 2021 and came from Ultra’s attorney, Sandy York. Addressed to Miami City Manager Arthur Noriega, it reveals that York anticipates the City of Miami will invoke the “Force Majeure” clause in the festival’s Bayfront Park license agreement. The implementation of such a clause typically takes place due to unforeseeable circumstances—such as a pandemic—that prevent someone from fulfilling a contract. York believes the same COVID-19 conditions that precipitated the festival’s 2020 cancellation remain a threat in 2021. While no formal announcement has been made...
