I guess it's time to give EDCLV a review. This was my wife and i 10th time at EDCLV. Each time the production gets better and better as well the price of the tickets. The stages and fireworks were amazing and the dj lineup always great Shuttle from the strip to the EDCLV and back so simple and easy. Our longest wait time was about 40 minutes to get back to the hotel and that was leaving the speedway at 4:30am. We never had a bad experience at EDCLV at all only good vibes. Yes, it's very crowded but I love it. Insomniac know how to put on a a show. This is the only festival that a know that you party from dust till dawn. You definitely have to experience the sunrise once when you come the EDCLV. Can't wait to bring my daughter to her first EDCLV experience. PLUR for life and we will see you again soon. read more

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It's been YEARS since the last time I went to EDC. My last EDC was in 2015. My friends go every year still. I told them I would go this year only to see Illenium! We originally were going to go Sunday but luckily found tickets for Saturday when we arrived in Vegas. Unfortunately, my friend did get scammed on one of the wristbands and we had to buy a new one at the ticket window. It was $700 for a GA+! We saw 2 others that were scammed. Poor ticket people were getting yelled at by them. Totally understandable though because they spent $400/ticket. I wish there was a way to prevent this issue in the future. It felt amazing to return to a place that I haven't been to in so long. I tell everyone it's something you have to experience at least once in your lifetime. You have a pretty good view of the entire place from the bleachers after entering. The entire place is lit up with colors and blinking lights. You can see multiple stages spread out across the place. Cosmic Meadow is the first stage you see when entering. We were at this stage but mainly at Kinetic for the most part. Also checked out Bionic Jungle for a bit. Downtown EDC is pretty cool to see too. I can't remember if they had that back then. I wished we walked around in there a bit more. Also wished we checked out Circuit Grounds. We didn't even walk to that side, unfortunately. The fireworks show is one of the best at EDC. I always said it's better than NYE or the 4th of July! They could really improve on the GA+ bathroom set up though. Definitely need to add more trailers in multiple areas and have it a bit more open. It was super crowded and lines were long. GA+ is worth it though if you're like me and care about cleaner bathrooms. It was a super windy/cold night for the 1st hour there and chilly the rest of the night but seeing Illenium b2b Slander made it all worth it. TIP: look for the flag marking the area you parked and maybe even record/take pics so you can find your car after. We walked around for a good hour looking -_- read more

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It was my first time going to EDC this past May, and honestly it was one of the best experiences of my life. Solid 4.5/5 stars. We did VIP with the payment plan. Pros: - Honestly, pretty smart logistics when it comes to layout, production value, and variety of stages available. Standout experiences for me included the fireworks, being able to sit in the bleachers at Cosmic Meadow, honky-tonk EDM at "yeeDC" inside downtown area, and the VIP area at kinetic field having tons of space to dance and also eat at the same time. - Despite its crazy price for VIP, the bathrooms were actually super chill, air conditioned, plenty of toilet paper. - Great logistics when it comes to the shuttles. Excellent vibes and not too long of a wait unless you wait until sunrise or try to line up (we did Rio) before 8:30pm. - What other festival lets you party from dusk till dawn? I liked that it wasn't super hot for most of the festival, since it's in the dark and at night. - NEVER BORING - there's always something to do and plenty of space to sit if you need to. can feel claustrophobic in the beginning, but once you get a hang of the layout, becomes intuitive to navigate. - Lots of available water stations without any lines. - Great combo of really popular artists and new artists to discover this year (big faves for me included DJ Snake's surprise hip hop set, Afrojack, Illenium, Martin Garrix, Tokimonsta, Tiesto). - Naming the fireworks again, because when else do you get to dance to EDM while watching fireworks 3 nights in a row Cons: - at some of the art cart style or really small stages, there's not enough space to fit some of the artists that are fairly popular (we tried seeing Alison Wonderland at an earlier slot time and the sound was fighting all the stages around it). - Some say the food is overpriced - which it is...but tbh it was comparable to California bay area prices so I kind of didn't really notice this con as much - I don't like that there's really few bathrooms at the VIP areas in circuit grounds and basspod. Made it feel like anytime I really needed to use the bathroom I had to make it all the way back to kinetic field. - phone signal is completely absent. even non iMessages weren't going through. 10/10 will be going again read more

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I love edm and this was my first edc I went to. I was excited to go, as I've been hearing about the event for years and wanted to experience it for myself. PROS: Excellent production value! Lots of stages, stores, bars, things to do. Loved the lighting and the set design. The fireworks were amazing. You can tell Insomniac put a lot of thought and energy into putting this together. Lots of security, medical staff and police around, so it felt "safe" even though there were thousands of people. Accommodations to and from the event... everything. Very well done. I stayed till the sun came up all 3 days. CONS: Festivals can be tough for a person like me with some social anxiety. All those people, hopped up on who knows what, destroying the overcrowded bathrooms, and bumping into you in the crowd made it extremely tough for me to be comfortable and enjoy myself or the music. My small group of 2-4 friends didnt stand a chance against the inconsiderate masses. I dont necessarily blame EDC for that, though. Then we leave the event and stand in those long lines of the same pushy people for that hour long shuttle ride back... just to do it again 3 days in a row... ugh. My main issue was with the lack of diversity in the actual music. 80% of the artist and DJ's were hard techno/hardstyle type. There wasn't really a section for any sexy edm like house/chillstep/progressive where you could catch a vibe, enjoy a conversation and actually dance! Everybody wanted to "rave" and bounce around, and that got extremely played out halfway thru day 2. All the DJ's and sets started to sound the same. Also, there were no Black DJ's on any of the main stages. They had the small "Unbuntu" stage set off to the side, but it played mostly AfroHouse and was set up like a poor african village... I get the symbolism but it was lowkey offensive, and the sound kept getting drowned out by larger stages all around. So after a day and a half of getting my eardrums assaulted, i burnt out in the experience and pretty much reserved myself to the bleachers at Cosmic Meadows. OVERALL: The event was alright, and for the $ i spent, i refuse to say I didnt have a good time. It just wasnt the PLUR lovefest I thought it would be... It felt like a very commercial version of what underground raves would be like, and I didnt feel very represented as an avid edm enjoyer that wasnt there to "hardcore rave". If EDC is your type of party, then by all means enjoy to the max. I was looking for a different type of vibe, and next time I would go VIP everything and avoid the masses as much as I could all together. And I'd prolly see the few acts I really want to see there, and then enjoy other things to do in and around edc, instead of trying to get a particular type of experience from the actual event. Would definitely go again, just do it better so I could enjoy myself more, now that I know what it is. read more

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The festival itself is a good time! I will say the customer service aspect is terrible. It was my first EDC and there were little details sent after the ticket purchase. For example, I purchased GA+ and it comes with $75 to spend on merch and it was never sent to me. The customer service was slow to respond, and I had to reach out multiple times and they basically said they can't give it to me because it had to be used before the festival, but nowhere did it say that. They will not work with you on customer service issues. I think it is super unprofessional to not give what is promised with the ticket. The communication throughout the whole leadup was poor and confusing and they even changed a lot of things after people bought tickets. The festival itself was a great experience although there were apartheid flags which should be banned! EDC was impressive and definitely they know how to put on an event. If they fix these two things it will go from good to great. I also loved the vegan options. read more

I honestly did not think we could Yelp raves, but let's do it! I went to EDCLV 2k19 (Electronic Daisy Carnival Las Vegas) and it was the most craziest experience of my life. For those who have not been to a festival I would say EDC is on a different level and possibly one to experience! This was a fun filled 3-day festival from dusk till dawn! And oh my gosh everything that you could do here was insane! They had multiple stages ranging from different types of genres you would listen to in EDM. For example, they had a stage called the Bass Pod. The artists that performed at this stage dropped super heavy bass music perfect for those headbangers and crazy "wubs" sound! They also had another stage called Wastelands! Mainly featuring Hard Style artists! They also had a, "main" stage called Kinetic field! This stage was HUGE. It was probably the biggest stage compared to the other 7 stages. Also on the side they had different attractions, shops, small carnival rides, and a lot of drink and food booths. I would say the only downside to this was the port a potty situation and their shuttles. So with the port a potty situation, I had a GA (General Admission) ticket and you were not allowed to use the, "nicer bathrooms" unless you had a GA+ or VIP ticket. Personally for me I should of just got the GA+ because the bathrooms were Air Conditioned and were A LOT cleaner than the port a potties. Moving forward, the whole shuttle situation WAS A TRAIN WRECK ON THE FIRST DAY. I took a shuttle to the venue because I figured that it would be a lot easier than taking a car. Oh boy I think I might of got it twisted. But going to Day 1 for EDCLV was a mess. There was traffic when going through the military base to enter the motorway and we were waiting for maybe an 1 hour. However, LEAVING was worse. I think on base they were doing construction or something and it backed up the shuttles SO BAD. It took at least 3 hours to leave the venue and keep in mind I left at around 1am and it was 3am when I got back to my hotel. However leaving on Day 2 & Day 3 they found an alternate route and it was pretty fast to get back to the strip! Overall, I thought EDC was fun and pretty safe for the most part. I didn't experience anything bad within people (thankfully) and also it's just breathtaking. People attending the rave was super friendly and kind! Honestly, you can vibe with anyone and no one judges you. EDC honestly has a special place in my heart and is like a second home to me. It's super unfortunate how Hawaii doesn't have ANY of this. If I were to compare the raves from Hawaii to the mainland it's clear like night and day! Honestly, I would not mind going to another EDC experience such as EDC Japan or Korea! I will be back for their anniversary in 2022 and I hope to see you there! read more

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This is my favorite festival ever! Wear comfy shoes it's a lot of walking and please do whatever you can to avoid the GREEN lot parking lol I did GA but next year I will do GA+ because I snuck off to those bathrooms and they're so much better Eat before you come, I ordered nachos and a water for $23 not worth it at all Cocktails start at $15 and you can't do "shots" it's just alcohol and ice but still it's dumb Anyways this festival is so much fun, the visuals and the best fireworks take place here. The music is amazing and there are so many activities like games and carnival rides to go on read more

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EAT, SLEEP, RAVE & REPEAT ~ The motto for EDC ~ Been going for 4 years straight, and can honestly say no other EDM festival can compare to EDC. When you walk down those bleachers, you walk into a magical wonderland of PLUR (peace, love, unity, respect), friendship, music, lights, FIREWORKS and a gigantic dance floor. Cant really explain the experience, you have to be there to understand. ;) Tips: - STAY HYDRATED (when it was held in June, it was freaking hot (110+ degree), but they changed the date to May in 2018 (thank god, the weather is perfect now) -Comfy shoes ! You'll be on your feet from sunset to sunrise -Set a meet up spot at certain times if you guys get lost (ex: Ferris wheel on Rainbow Road 1AM), there's LIMITED SIGNAL here Transportation TIPS: -Driving: If you don't want to sit in traffic for 2+ hours, go EARLY. For some reason, there's always construction during EDC -__-" although there's less traffic now since EDC camp was introduce in 2018 -Preferred parking pass: Miss for me, the year I bought it (2017), it was SOO DISORGANIZED ! We were locked in for some reason ... . No PLUR once you leave the parking lot FYI ~ -Uber/Lyft: Best decision I ever made. Honestly who wants to be the DD right (I was DD for 2 years, it sucks). It's expensive, but worth it. -Shuttles: Never used it, but I've heard bad reviews from friends ... From personal experience, EDC is a place where you can forget all your worries and just have fun dancing the night away with your love ones. So if you get a chance, give EDC a try, you'll see what I'm talking about. read more

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My first EDC and it was spectacular-spectacular! Lots of great sets, amazing DJ's, water everywhere to hydrate yourself, carnival rides, and everyone in amazing outfits. Highly recommend getting the premium parking to save yourself from the 2 hour wait from general parking. There is a separate parking and freeway specifically for the premium parking. It's worth it. read more

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Oh what an amazing experience. EDC Las Vegas is like the Disney World not Disneyland but Disney World of house, bass, trance, dance, & techno music. This has always been on my bucket list. Finally, I got a chance to go. I research the heck out of this festival. All the do and don't!. I am not a spring chicken so I want to be prepared. Thanks goodness for YouTube, Reddit's, & Instagram. Everyone and it was true said it a marathon not a sprint. Drinks a lot of water. Which is nice since they have free water station. So bring empty water bottle or a hydration pack. I bought a roll up water bottle since I want to carry a lot of things on mini back pack. The best parking lot is the brown or the north parking unless you bought the premier parking zone. Our last night we got there late and got the green parking lot. The walk to the entrance took forever. Try not to pregame if you have a weak bladder. It take forever to park and people were peeing on the freeway. read more

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Things to be at EDC: 1) young, like 24-and-under-young If it's too late for you, then at least bring these things: -- earplugs for your old, sensitive ears -- an overall feeling of PLUR...if you even knew what the hell PLUR was (peace, love, unity, respect) -- a battery pack for your phone so you can take pics all night to prove that while you, yourself are an oldster who usually goes to bed at 10pm, can hang with the cool kids at a music festival -- patience: there will most likely be a wait for Uber there & back & for port-a-potties (this is a good time to say: bring hand sanitizer or hand wipes!) -- a sense of adventure. You're partying under the electric freakin sky for fuck's sake, you're going to see & do things that don't exist in real life #rave #raver #ravelife #anotherEDCforthebooks #imwiththeDJ #iamwaytooOLDforthisSHIT (Joking, there were people my advanced age there & it was hella fun. Don't let anything stop you from going #yolo) read more

Electric Daisy Carnival - Festivals Near Me - Clark, Nevada

I mean its Vegas and EDCLV. Over all EDCLV is such an incredible experience especially with friends and also with new great people you get to meet and now call friends. EDCLV18 was my first EDC and it was just breathtaking. I love EDC PLUR all way the way. Both times I've gone I've had an amazing time such a great vibe all EDC. Y'all don't get scared of leaving your friends go and explore yourself you'll meet new people that you might call later friends. Things I suggest you bring/do is bring a Fanny pack or also a Hydration backpack to keep your things in there and also to keep hydrated. Trust me you are gonna get thirsty with all the heat. Plus they give free water. Also try to leave early because traffic gets super bad and also are lines to enter the festival get full too. Additionally try to rent a car with your friends or get the EDC shuttle (which is separate from your ticket) because the cost to get back to your hotel is gonna be almost 150$ with Uber which is exorbitant. Alcohol is a little costly but it does the job, And food is at a fair price to be honest and is also good. If you are still trying to figure out if you should come to EDCLV do it you're going to love it just as much as I do. I think it's one of the biggest of all EDC's I think if I'm not mistaken. Plus every year they add more stuff to EDC and its worth the money you spend. read more

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This year insomniac moved the dates up one month to avoid the typical blazing hot weather at night. Glad they did. It was around 55 degrees so booths that had jackets sold out quick. For people who aren't familiar it's the biggest rave. So people are dressed in rave gear which consists of lots of half naked people having a good time. It's part burning man, part Coachella with a Comic-Con kind of crowd. Creative fun costumes. All are welcomed here. 150,000 people each night and this event sells out. Do your due diligence should you decide to experience EDC. I loved the sensory overload. DJ after DJ stage after stage. It's a must do if you're open to electronic dance music and the rave vibe. A weekend of Peace Love Unity & Respect. (PLUR) Unheard of in our daily lives right? Work place, social media and the like. That's non existent. But here at EDC that is their mantra and the EDC crowd goes full throttle at showing fellow ravers that. If someone needs assistance due to heat exhaustion etc other ravers are quick to get them to event staff and the medical help. It's nice to see people being nice for once. Meet me under the electric sky. It will blow your mind. Mel M Yelp 19:26 read more

Electric Daisy Carnival - Excited for a magical night of bomb beats, peace & luv - Festivals Near Me - Clark, Nevada

Been here in 2018 and 2022 (the most recent one). Both times were super fun and you could tell the amount of effort that went into the stage setups, carnival rides, costumes, and more. Thank you, Insomniac, for creating these amazing events! read more

The was my first time to EDC VEGAS. Compared to Nocturnal and various other festivals, EDC VEGAS blows them out of the water. I've heard so many stories about, there being no water, no security, and they it was generally run poorly. I didn't see any of that at all. THERE WAS PLENTY OF WATER, free and paid water. Free water was given at the beginning of the entrance to ensure a everyone I was hydrated. The security I encountered were all really helpful. The venue was huge and the for the most part the LINE UPS DIDN'T DISAPPOINT. Of course the only thing is trying to get to the venue was a pain. Trying to fit 100k people in a venue is a logistical nightmare, unless you were flying in then you we're stuck in the traffic. Hopefully they'll fix that problem in the coming festivals. I'm not a big festival person, but I would return to this one. It was an amazing experience! read more

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You definitely need to give thee Electric Daisy Carnival a go! Once in a lifetime experience. Camping is the way to go for sure. We made it against all odds. By friend was scammed as well. Please purchase tickets through Insomniac. Take care everyone see you read more

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Disneyland for EDM lovers. I cannot imagine not going every year of my life. Honestly, do not listen to people to talk down about EDC. They d not understand! This place is all about peace, love, unity, and respect. You have super friendly people. You will make long-lasting friendships. You will make friends who you will cry or headbang to music like crazy. 400 dollars a ticket seems like a lot. It is totally worth it. You have the opportunity to see dozens of DJs a day from dawn to dust. A typical concert ticket these days are 50-100 for like 3 artists. This is a steal. You also can ride multiple rides. You can watch all the fireworks every 15 minutes. It is a beautiful experience. If you have a designated driver, I suggest you buying premiere parking! You will get in and out and the venue faster. To get into GA parking may take hours. Plan this out. I think that if you get premiere parking you don't need GA+ because you still get into the venue pretty fast. If you do not have a designated driver, then a shuttle is the way to go. Be safe. You don't want to drive under the influence and endanger yourself or others. Get these shuttle passes as soon as possible because they sell out fast. GA+ and VIP have nicer bathrooms. If you do not have that option, bring wet wipes and baby wipes. The stalls tend to run out of the water, soap, toilet paper. If you have a large group, I recommend a totem (I know... it sucks to hold) or always have a designated meeting spot. You will have no signal!!!! You will lose a friend. No lie. Growing old? Have sensitive ears? Bring earplugs. Insomniac sells them for around 15 dollars. They are of great quality, just a bit pricey. I highly recommend bringing an anti-theft water pack. If you don't have an anti-theft one then bring a fanny pack. I have heard a lot of stories where people lose their things from theft. Be very careful. There are plenty of water stations, but they can be a bit long. There are a lot of vendors selling water around the venue so do not get dehydrated. I suggest bringing gum! make sure they are unopened. If you have any questions about what you can bring and cannot make sure you check the website. Rave safe! See you guys under the Electric Sky! read more

This a one of a kind life time experience and I honestly have no RAGRETS (lol). EDC was an amazing, beautiful, and eye opening experience and it was completely worth every cent of it. It is a 3 day music festival with so much entertainment and things to do. There are various music stages and Artists to choose from. The sight of this event was beautiful during the day and especially the night time when you could see all the beautiful lights. Staff and everyone was so friendly. Wish the food wasn't so expensive but that's nothing new at music festivals. Aside to music venues, they also have multiple roller coaster rides, shows, games, and much more. I took part in the edc camping and that escalated my experience being at edc for 5 days and having the festival right next door. I highly recommend this at least once in your life time. read more

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I'm having INSAAANE EDC withdrawals right now and the only thing i can do is write a review and wait for beyond wonderland... in.. september... ): dammmmit I feel like EDC is one of the things you gotta experience at least once in your lifetime. Even if you are not a hardcore EDM lover, if you go at least for one day, you get to feel the amazing vibes that everyone has there and LOL not to be hella cliche, all that PLUR attitude and its really different from anything youll ever feel. Everything is so freaking spectacular: -the lights from every crazy big stage with the different setups like OWLLSSS!!! and monsters butterflies i dont even remember -FIREWORKSSS omg so beautiful every single night -the rides like ferris wheel, mini drop zone, this flying one with chairs, this year they had some crazy glow in the dark spinny caterpillar... etc -lounges for people to chill and CHARGING STATION FOR PHONES THANK GOD -FREE WATER for them thirsttyyyy asses LOL jK dehydrated people -the DJs and the bass and amazinggg music. i almost cried to Sun & Moon by Above and Beyond this year LOLOLOL it was soooo GOOD zee badd: -LOL ... like everyone says. the traffic there and back is like.... worst than LA traffic. From the Vegas strip to EDC parking, around like 8pm... TOOK US TWO HOURS but LOL everyone is raving outside their car and shit. dont even wanna know how long it took on the way back bc i knocked the fuck out -what snapchat wifi... what edc live? THAT DOESNT WORK!!! plus fuck the cell signal. there is no way in hell that you can contact or call anyone unless you find a miracle place -mmm whatever festival you go to... bring toilet paper bc that shit gonna run out. -does EDC not know that we're broke as fuhhh from buying the ticket and hotels at vegas? why you gotta make everything else $$$$ in here too??? but overalll... damn everything is so worth it! Insomniac, i'll hand you my money every freaking year for EDC. all them good vibes and good music sighhhhh. fucking withdrawals thikning of it hahahaha read more

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I'll try not to sound redundant as there are a lot of other good and similar reviews out there, so I'm going to cover some non-traditional advice instead of what's out there like pacing yourself, drinking lots of water, have a meet-up spot, have fun, etc. I was a bit disappointed that most of the big names this year were featured at Circuit Grounds instead of Kinetic Field with the giant owl (he was missing this year). AGE = Average age 18-25 but all ages welcomed! I didn't feel out of place despite the fact that I am eons over the average age. People were super friendly as to be expected at EDC. TICKETS = It was wrist bands this year. Front Gate sent them out too late so we had to go to Will Call. I'll be reviewing FGT soon, and it won't be pretty. PARKING = We drove. We got there daily at 700 PM - 730 PM and left around 3:00 AM to avoid traffic and never got stuck. The worst of it was on the freeway trying to get in and even at 3 AM on Day 1, there was a mile-long traffic jam trying to get into the Speedway. Park along the edge and take pics of land marks so you don't lose your car. Motto: come early leave early unless you don't mind being stuck in traffic. MERCHANDISE TENT = Items are overpriced so take way more cash than you think you'll need: T shirts $30-$35; hoodies $60; Baseball caps $30-$80; Stuffed toy EDC owl small $35 and large $75; Insomniac Water Bottles $15, etc. Rent a locker if you are buying a bunch of stuff. It may help to take a plastic bag to carry all your purchases as you don't get any bags. Check your purchases carefully even if it means holding up the line. I got the wrong size and tried to return it the next day and got hassled. Don't storm the first merch tent you see, there are more in the back and we made the mistake of standing in line for 45 minutes at the first tent just to get to the front, not knowing there were more tents. It was super disorganized. Use your calculator if buying a few items, I got overcharged by $5 until I pointed out the error. LOCKERS = Pre-paid for 3-days cost $85 and was worth it. The lockers were located in Carnival Square. The area was quite dark despite the lonely light bulbs over them, so use your flash light app on your phone and take reading glasses if your vision is bad in low light. The lockers are not big, so plan on carrying minimal items. The locker came with one charging cord, which worked for us but I used my power bank more than I did the locker charge cord. Put phone in Airplane mode for faster charging. WATER = We bought the Insomniac aluminum water bottles as it was stated they would only let you into the event if you had the official Insomniac bottle or your own hydration pack. Dancing around with those aluminum water bottles sucked, so we ended up paying $5.00 for bottled water, drinking it up, then having it refilled at the free water hydration station. Way lighter, cheaper, and toss at end of evening instead. FOOD = Overpriced, as to be expected. Food trucks popped up on Day 2 that were not there on Day 1. We got food in Carnival Square both days. See my pics for food prices. TOILETS = Porta Potties in the summer evenings, give or take 120 degrees at night. Take a mini flash light, it's dark in there. There were hand washing stations with soap, foot-operated pump water and paper towels. We saw a guy in a wheelchair being pushed by his friends to the porta potties, followed by a few choice colorful words. CELL PHONE RECEPTION = I had 4-bars this year and my carrier is normally bad (AT/T). No problems. I guess they listened this year. YOUR EARS = Take ear plugs. I used Etymotics and was glad that I did! The closer to the stage/speakers, the more distorted the music sounds. I could have stayed further away and enjoyed it more. Start working your way up to the stage at the end of the previous artist if you want a good view from the front but be prepared to squirm your way around. CROWD CRAWLING = The best way to get OUT of the crowd is to follow some burly big dudes going the same way and stick close them. We got out very quickly following this strategy. OTHER = If you have the means to stay in a hotel off the strip and drive your own car, I'd really recommend this route, that way, you are not at the mercy of the strip hotel parking fees $30+ a day, the 24-hr strip traffic and the ability to leave at your own desire instead of waiting for the shuttles. We stayed at Red Rock Casino and Hotel which was about 30 minutes drive away, free parking and a fabulous hotel. IMPROVEMENTS = The EDC map stations need a "You are Here" arrow; the place was so vast you didn't know where you were most times. Also, have nicer merch tent sales people. What I paid for EDC alone: Tickets $440.00 (minus $100 as I sold my wristband on Day 3); three-day locker rental $85.00; merchandise $185.00; food for two days including bottled water $125.00 = $835.00 not including plane fare, hotel, rental car. Was it worth it? Absolutely. read more

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The Electronic Daisy Carnival affectionately known as E-D-C is an experience. I was asked several times to describe it in one word and this is the word that I felt summed up the collective shitshow that EDC was. From dusk to dawn for three nights (Fri, Sat, and Sun) there are 8 stages spanned across the Las Vegas Motocross Speedway. Each stage has a new DJ about every hour. Each stage is decked out in the most massive LED and laser lights you've ever see (making Vegas clubs look weak), There's a constant pulse thumping at the festival, even braving portapottie hell, you can feel the pulse, there's a heartbeat and it beats for love, music, art, and community. This is what EDC is about, fellowship, with like-minded individuals. Getting to EDC is a cluster fuck, being a Vegas local, I know how to navigate to avoid the 2/3 hour parking lot post & pre event. (PRO-TIP: Make sure you have plenty of gas in your car. Finding your car and blasting the A/C is a revival. Also, a cooler with some Powerade and some snacks. Yes, please!) It really wasn't that bad. Navigating the festival is ridiculous. There's no easy way to get from one place to the next. Cell service out there is seldom at best and just because your phone sent it, doesn't mean the other person has received it. Pick meetup spots centrally located. Everyone meets up at the Daisy, don't be that person! Twice as much, she swings around and as the night progresses, she turns down. You can buy an Insomniac canteen for $5 and refuel at any of the free refill stations (some of the nice vendors will give you some ice to use too). Food was set up as well. All finger foods and nothing costing more than $6/8 a pop. Alcohol was expensive, but drinking all night for 3 day straight in the dry desert heat sounds like a recipe for diarrhea and disaster. No, thank you. I recommend wearing tennis/walking shoes. Your feet will need support. Also, don't wear kicks you want to keep. They'll be trashed! EDC is what you make it and it is an experience. read more

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Now that the afterglow of the event has passed, I finally feel like I can give a clear review of this place. While there are many reasons why EDC deserves its praise for as one of the premiere EDM music festivals, major issues with parking despite its several years already out in Vegas make me knock off a star. PROS: TICKETS: In terms of ordering the tickets, EDC does a great job as the process was super easy and not super hard to get like Coachella. What was also great was that their packaging for the bracelet this year was quite impressive. Provided in what seemed to be an epic plastic bound book, they are the perfect keepsake to leave on the shelf. Inside there was a booklet with plenty of clear and useful information about the event. They even provided a nice take-away bracelet and keychain. VENUE: Just as the name suggests, as you step in in the Vegas Motor Speedway, you immediately enter an amazing night carnival that takes place under the beautiful Vegas night sky. You can also hear the bass from the various stages already blasting fun beats that will soon overtake the night. Plus, there are tons of carnival rides that concert goers can ride for free! There are also little fun stations for people to enjoy for free like a black and white movie theater and a wedding chapel. Given the massive heat wave this past weekend, there were plenty of free water refill stations as well as vendors selling free water. Plus, the restrooms were well maintained even over the course of the weekend which was impressive also given the heat. CONCERT: When you gather some of the biggest EDM DJ's you could ask for all together on one weekend at some of the most elaborate stages, you are pretty much in EDM heaven. Depending on the DJs you wanted to watch, you would go to a different stage. Kinetic Field housed some of the bigger headliners such as Calvin Harris and had an elaborate owl city set up on stage that would transition with the video projections in the background. This stage also featured god-knows-how-many different fireworks shows! There was never an issue with space to enjoy the music even with the bigger acts which I also found a big plus. Another favorite of mine was the Cosmic Meadow. With three wide screen projections and the DJ in the middle, some of the DJs really out did themselves to make sure your earbuds and your eyes were entertained. I also loved that it was on the grass and in front of the bleachers; therefore, if you just wanted to chill, you could easily sit and enjoy a DJ set out here. CONS: WIRELESS CONNECTION: I guess it is difficult to provide great equal wireless/internet connection to all concert goers given they are out in the desert. However, it did become an issue when trying to contact friends. Several other festivals I have gone to tried to correct the problem by providing wireless hot spots for people to connect and try to find each other. If they could fix this problem, this would be great... PARKING/SHUTTLE: Even after several years of being out in Vegas, the parking situation is pretty close to ridiculous especially when getting out. Getting in, there are several lanes to help direct the traffic which helps with maintaining the sanity of the driver anxiously waiting to get in. However, when it is already 5 am and everyone is tired, they really should consider a similar system. At one point there was six different lanes trying to exit out of the parking lot meant to let out two cars at a time. No one was there really directing traffic. It was a mess. I am not too sure about the shuttle but I could see the line for it and I would equally not want to be stuck there. Best advice is to just go early and leave early. TIPS: - Get a camelbak or some type of refillable water bottle! It is hot and you are going to get thirsty! Once you get in, make that your first priority! - Map out your schedule! It helps to know where you are going. Try to mix it up because some of the other stages are a great way to discover some of the hidden gems at EDC. - Set up meet up stations with your friends! It is a huge venue but thankfully the sets end pretty much on time. Therefore, if at any point someone gets lost, always refer back to the same point. - Dress up! If you have seen some of the pictures from previous EDC's you will see that people wear the craziest outfits. The best thing is that no one really judges out here! SO ENJOY! :D Overall, EDC is an amazing night time concert that is tailor made for the EDM enthusiast! read more

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First and foremost and sorry for stating the obvious but if you don't like edm music don't even bother. This was my first EDC ever and it really was an experience like no other! You may get tips and maybe an idea from reading all these reviews but there's really no explaining what EDC is like because everyone will have a different story to tell..however I will tell you that this is really worth doing at least once in your lifetime! =D I subtracted one star for the somewhat mess of day 1 and also because there's no wifi-- I feel that with so many EDCs under their belt that they could have been a lot more organized with the shuttles, crowds, security, and at least get wifi somehow. Much time was wasted on day 1 due to disorganization, leaving most of us "headliners" frustrated and tired. For first timers such as myself, I thought that it was a hot mess and wasn't sure if it was worth it with the approx. 3 hr wait to get on shuttle and then another hr to actually get there (shuttle passes were $100 a pop so I was not amused).. I'm sure the oven-like heat didn't help the fact either. However, as day 2 came along, much of the kinks were worked out and we got there approx 1 hr tops with shuttles! I was much happier, but security at the door seemed to take longer the second day for some reason. Day 2 was so much better and this was when I really got to live the experience known as EDC. Each night, you walk through this tunnel to enter another world basically-- you'll hear the bass of the multiple stages and see the beautiful flashing lights of stages, people, rides, performers.. It's like walking into a dream! The stages are gorgeous and you just can't help but dance your butt off the whole night. Anything goes and the night is what you make of it, dancing, getting on rides, eating, meeting new people and vibing-- do all the above! You'll be undeniably tired after each night (or is it day?) so forget about day clubbing or whatever else you were hoping to overachieve haha-- you'll be lucky to get a decent shower and meal in between some much needed sleep. If you wanna do regular Vegas partying stuff come a day early or stay a day later before/after EDC. We literally showered slept ate and got ready to EDC again. Eat sleep rave repeat--shiz is real. Takeaway from losing my EDC virginity lol: +comfy shoes! Doesn't matter what your outfit is, dress up! But comfy shoes-- best decision I made. +make lots of kandi (bead bracelets)! To trade with new friends/ravers you'll meet. It's rave tradition to trade bracelets with those you connect with ;) I had no idea, and felt bad that I didn't have enough to give to people xD +know what PLUR is! Peace, love, unity, respect. Now practice it and be family with everyone there. +camelback! Bring these if you can-- take advantage of water refill stations all around, it's free water! The heat struggle is real, guys. Otherwise just buy a water bottle for ~$5 and refill it throughout the night like I did. Or if you get to the front of the crowd at the stages they'll sometimes give you free bottled water haha. +set up meeting spots or make sure everyone has hotel keys! No cellular reception or wifi so there's a HIGH chance you'll lose your friends lol. No texting or calling omg. Just make sure everyone knows how to get back (if you are shuttling, this should be easy). +girls, know what "massage offers" are! So the first night some dude just came up and massaged my back.. I thought this was the strangest thing ever but throughout the course of a few nights I figured out that this usually means that they want to get closer to you (aka affectionate) so if you're not into whoever is doing that to you, walk away lol. They'll either just come up and massage you or ask you directly if you want a massage: this is code for "wanna get close?" +battery packs! Bring them! It's a long a** night so chances are you'll run outta juice. There are charging stations but ain't nobody got time for that! +fanny packs! Bring them to put your battery pack, ID, cards, phone. +they will not allow anything unsealed, aka no makeup etc so leave those at home! +eat beforehand! Food is expensive, lines long, drinks expensive and watered down. Plus it's cash only, big waste of time so avoid it altogether. All in all this was an AMAZING experience for my friends and I and we're already planning for next year although it's currently unsure whether or not next EDC will be in Vegas again. Enjoy the moment like no other because it'll be one of your most memorable experiences! read more

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CHANGED MY LIFE Seriously there are no words to describe how amazing of an experience EDC was for me. Let me start by saying I was skeptical. Every year my friends plan for EDC and always attend, and based off of what I thought I knew, I decided it wasn't for me. Had you told me, I would be in the desert in extreme temperatures with loud music and a bunch of people on drugs, I would have told you hell no. Boy was I wrong. EDC is AMAZING. Seriously. If I could choose one experience in time, and re-live it for 50 first dates, it would be my EDC weekend. Seriously it changed my life. EDC is one of many events that is controlled by Insomniac LLC. Other events include, Nocturnal Wonderland, Escape Wonderland, Beyond Escape, etc; but EDC is their main event in my opinion. Tickets: Tickets are in the form of a wristband that you buy from insomniac either ahead of time online, or at will call and are usually around $400-500 (worth it) The Event: EDC is a festival that lasts 3 nights over the course of a weekend Fri-Sunday. The festival begins at 7pm and lasts until around 6am, and consists of multiple stages showcasing different artists/DJ of the EDM genre. There are a variety of stall selling different types of food and alcohol all of which are pretty pricey (what do you expect for a music festival) Transportation: The festival itself is held at the Las Vegas Motor track that is about an hour outside of the strip. Most people stay on the strip and either commute to the venue with a group, or take a shuttle. (I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE SHUTTLE). The shuttle picks you up at a set location and shuttles you to and from the venue back to your pickup location. The lines are long and the shuttle pass is around $100, but trust me its worth it. If you choose to commute traffic can be excruciating, sometimes up to 2-3 hours unless you leave super early. Temperatures vary but for the most part are extreme in the 90s-100s, plus you dance the night away and if you happen to be under the influence you will dehydrate easily. It is imperative that you drink water and hydrate often. Most rave goers are aware of this. All of this taken into account, I can honestly say I have never enjoyed a music festival more. I have been to raves before, but I found EDC to be amazing. The people are nice, the staff are well trained and the event is extremely organized. If I had to say one major complaint it would be the cell reception. You're in the middle of the desert with 500k (literally) other people. It is sometimes impossible to get a signal and even if you do, it may take an hour or so for the text message to go through. It would be great if wifi was available but it didn't ruin my experience. I will be going again every year for the rest of my life! I LEFT MY HEART AT EDC! read more

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Where do I start. I went to EDC for Las Vegas event. I got my tickets as an early bird and did a payment plan as it is pricey but better to get them early. The venue was dope they had roller coasters great loud sets everywhere there was different types of vibes around this "desert". Tiesto , martin Garrix and Calvin Harris really made my night these performances were definitely worth the wait. I was jumping and dancing till sunrise and it was just beyond phenomenal, I met so many cool strangers no one was disrespectful very cool vibes again. What sucked was that there was no phone service, the water bottles were like $5 a pop either that or go to a dirty pipe that had water. For alcohol it was just nasty thot juice "strawberitas", "mangoritas", or red bulls. The bathroom i don't know why i was surprised but they were disgusting. The transportation of the shuttles going its great but going back home takes forever. I was also disappointed with some of the lines for the roller coaster as the wait was over an hour due to the volume of people they had. Other than those minor details i enjoyed myself its definitely an experience of a life time. However i don't think i have the energy to go back this was very exhausting maybe ill come back for one day but not for 3 days back to back.I will finish with this EDC was by far the best experience in my life its just something i cant describe and something that you have to see on your own read more

The best event in Orlando, the biggest event all year. Dance music, very interesting and fun concert attendees, lazier light show! Fire works and famous DJ's to dance your heart out! Right before Thanksgiving every year. read more

Quite literally the most poorly organized venue I've ever attended. Poor access to bathrooms, poor sanitation, impossible access for the disabled. Save your money and go to an EDC literally anywhere BUT here. Embarrassing organization of a venue where people pay thousands for the privilege of attending. Save your money. read more

HOLY COW! This year was my first EDC and hands down the biggest festival I've attended. This event set a whole new level of fun, experience, and party. The set up, performers, organization and soul-possessing sound systems were beautifully coordinated and I give major props to the Insomniac team. The greatest investment one can make is to take a shuttle, because I heard traffic was a minimum 2 hour ordeal each way. The shuttle took about 45 minutes from the venue to the strip, and my friends and I peacefully napped our way back to the hotel. Other than the traffic dilemma, and non-existent phone service, I had absolutely no quarrels. Can't wait for #EDCLV2017 read more

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EDC is the type of event that you HAVE TO experience... I don't think words can justify the insanity and love that goes on in this carnival. Even if you're not into EDM, this is just one massive party everyone in their 20's need to go before they get old and raise a family. Trust me, you must. This is located next to an airforce base... there were soldiers checking in shuttles and taxis. Plus have you noticed helicopters circulating the speedway? It felt VERY SAFE. There were also tons of cops and workers all across the speedway making sure everyone is safe. EDM is only getting bigger, so tons of people including not so cool people are attending EDC. Yes the plur life felt pretty real in this carnival, but there were still douchebags (one guy threw a cigarette on my foot, he said sorry but that was pretty damn annoying and it took a lot to shrug it off with a smile) and sluts attending this event. This event exceeded my hype and expectations. Upon entering I almost cried trying to intake the entire carnival from the bleachers. There was just too much to do with 8 main stages, rides, foods, drinks, etc that I don't think 3 days is enough. I went only for 2 days (sold my Sunday pass for $100), thus I only paid $130 (got the early bird special for $230). WELL WORTH IT! Sensory overload from everything going on. The sets were so good: fireworks + lights + lasers + bass + music + great vibe from around... I don't know how to explain it... My boyfriend lost his cell phone but someone was nice enough to return it to lost & found (PLUR!). I called his phone the next day in case someone would answer, and yes, guest services from EDC answered! Hallelujah! We picked it up on EDC Saturday, but couldn't get it till the end (they didn't have his phone in the beginning, lame).. also the line for the lost and found was RIDICULOUS. At the end of the night, the booth was moved from lost&found to will call outside the venue after the event! The line was horribly controlled, people were cutting, took an hour and a half to get my BF's phone... The shuttle going home past 6am was RIDICULOUS. So bad, that we didn't arrive at our hotel till 9am. The line for Mandalay Bay (not even where we were staying, it was the shortest line at that moment) were the last ones to leave! I was so pissed! They need to improve upon evenly spreading out the shuttles per hotel. Anyways, excellent event. Insomniac did a great job providing to the massive 300,000 people attending this event. There were some flaws but overall, I was impressed at how organized and amazing this event was. I thought this would be my first and last EDC... nope. I want to go back next year! read more

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This was mine and the hubz first time at EDC!!! Let me say it was everything I hoped it would be. I did everything I wanted, and we made memories that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. We had a beautiful experience under the electric sky. Pros Amazing line ups! You can see so many amazing DJ's here!!! Sometimes it's hard to choose! Awesome stages! Each one is unique Only positive vibes allowed! Everyone is so welcoming. Lots of creative outfits!!! Really cool totems! Carnival rides!!! Good selection of food options They have some relaxation areas to rest and even have tvs to watch live streams Cons Very pricey! We got lucky and got early owl and save a bit, but still over $800 for two and then paying for gas, food, drinks, etc at Vegas prices O.O bye money TRAFFIC IS HORRIBLE!!! Be prepared to wait at least 2 hours in traffic. Doesn't matter if you drive yourself or pay for shuttle, you STUCK! So if you drive like we did make sure to fuel up and have good beats to jam to. LONG LINES!!! Food, rides, water, bathroom,you name it there is a long line for it. Tips STAY HYDRATED! It's really hot even in the evening so make sure you have your insomniac bottle or hydration pack. NUMBER ONE PRIORITY IS GETTING WATER! NO EXCUSES! Doesn't matter if your DJ set starts in 10 mins, you can ask people nicely to let you through! (Even you Asian trains) Also don't be that jerk who cuts people in line for water. Wait it out like everyone else. Also don't ask random people for hits of water. Be sanitary, if someone is really REALLY in need then maybe. (Some dude tugged on my husband's tube to check for water, and ooooooh he lucky I didn't tell him where to go and how to get there!) Eat before going, have at least one snack ( I recommend the chicken strips) and plan on eating when you get back to the Strip. YOU NEED TO EAT! Pack a small towel. The vendors are nice to soak it in ice water to help cool down. Bring cash! Heard some people got overcharged using a card. BRING A FANNY PACK! Or something to keep your valuables safely on you. Every day you hear someone losing a ID, phone, wallet, car keys, etc. So have a fanny pack or let someone you are going with hold it in their's. Buy souvenirs right before you leave. Less likely to lose it during the festival. Bring SEALED toiletries. I brought sealed pads, tampons, wet wipes, toilet paper! Thank you Dollar Tree! I was able to use the porta potty with some sanitation! Stay with your group! It's easy to get lost so make sure you stay together. There's no service so no way to call. If you have someone you love and want to show them how much then do the commitment ceremony in the EDC Town. It's free and the DJ makes it super sweet and your witnesses make it lively. You even get a free "marriage certificate". Most importantly have fun and enjoy yourself! GO ALL OUT! It's an amazing experience. I said it was my first and last, but the hubz wants to go pack one day (we'll see c:) read more

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I've been going to EDC every year since 2015 (with the exception of 2020 for obvious reasons.) This festival is different from all the other festivals because of the experience. Once you get into the venue, it's like a different world! I always get blown away with how much is put into the production of this event. Safety/Tips: -You can always do more but you can never do less. But if you need help, the medics will not judge you, they are there to help you and you won't get in trouble with authority. -If you see a restroom (porta potty) force yourself to use it. you don't want to be in the middle of a crowd and having to leave because you need to go. -Bring wet naps- the porta potties are DISGUSTING and sometimes they run our of toilet paper. -Bring a power bank -Do not put your valuables (phone, wallet, money) in your pockets or anywhere that's easily accessible like a backpack or purse. I recommend getting a fanny pack and wearing it over your chest. Pick-pocketing is not new and has gotten worse. Don't be a victim. -Buddy system- if you're traveling in a group (big or small), watch out for each other. If you're going to split up, no one goes alone unless they're COMPLETLEY SOBER. Every year I see someone on their own passed on somewhere with their phones and wallet out on the open. I usually try to wake up the person or get ground control to stay with them and put their belongings under their body. -Meet-up spot: right when you get there, have a meet-up spot that's easy to find. ex: Bleachers under the 3rd set of flags. -Time stamps: the phone services tends to suck so when texting people leave a time stamp so they know when it was sent. EX: "Getting food 12:42AM" -wear comfy shoes that are already broken in. EDC 2021 I watched this guy try to carry his girlfriend on his back to their car from the venue because she wore boots with heels. The parking lot is nothing but gravel and rocks. -Check the weather and bring a jacket. It might be warm during the day but it's freezing at night in May -Don't get caught up in seeing every single DJ. Enjoy your time there. Go on the rides, check out the exhibits, get married, go to check out the mini bar :) -Fire works start at 1:30AM. Best place to be is the bleacher. -If you have a weak stomach, avoid the food on the stands and instead try the food trucks. Have fun and Stay safe and be you! This is the only festival where you won't be judged. read more

What a wonderful experience!!! Your ticket comes about 2 weeks before the festival no mater when you order it. Leave your hotel about 6ish to avoid the hours of traffic. 400,000 people went, they have an uber pick up area in case your phone dies and charging stations in the festival. People all dress up in crazy costumes, I wore a dragon ball z one. There are tons of stages everywhere. Tons of food vendors and chalk stations, I brought my own chalk cause they always run out. Bring an empty water bottle and fill at the water stations, water is 6 dollars a bottle. The Luxor stage was really cool. They also have a full carnival with games and rides. Plus a parade. I would get walkie talkies because there was horrible reception from all the people. It goes until 5 am but I left around 1am-2am and took 45 minutes to get 5 miles but I got an uber in 5 minutes. Wear comfortable shoes I did about 8 miles of walking a day. Also the bag checking was really poor lots of things were brought in. The best part is the music and the stages which must of took days to put together. Can't wait to go again next year. read more

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Holy. Mothertruckin. Ships. It's EDC, and 2017 was absolutely LIT this year!!! To my future self reading this: please go again, it's totally worth it. Everything Insomniac has done, aside from the transportation and cell reception has been on point. We'll talk about that first then we'll talk about the positives. Yes, it's an imperfect yet polished festival, so bear with my long post. Let me just talk about UBER and PARKING. So EDC made a deal these past few years to have Uber exclusively shuttle people to and from EDC. I Uber'ed day 1 but drove Day 2 and 3 and holy crap the Uber was a nightmare. Getting there from Summerlin even with 2 hours of drive time costs around $35, which wasn't too bad, but for getting back, calling an Uber was nigh impossible and instead,we just walked the 4 miles out. Now the genius thing is, the LV police will not let you walk outside Speedway grounds due to fears of someone collapsing in 95F heat, therefore won't letting you leave unless you take their shuttles that I've heard take 6+ hours to get out or the Uber that you can't even call. So me and this Australian dude snuck out, walked the 4 miles of Las Vegas Blvd to Jack in the Box, and called a Lyft instead. I had a much better experience with Lyft than with Uber. Day 2 and 3 were better transportation-wise because I drove. If you want to get out of the parking lot, don't turn on the first right when coming in. Instead, get off the off ramp then stay as FAR LEFT as possible and enter the sign saying Premier Parking. Now once you get to a staff waving by, say that you're going to general parking, and they'll direct you to a general parking lot with NO TRAFFIC and a different exit going North on the way out. There's an onramp for I-15 eventually and then you can just zip by the horror stories of parking lot traffic at EDC. Literally takes less than 1 hour if you park near premier (not in it). ********End Transport Rant********* Now I'd give this 6 stars out of 5 for the total experience of EDC. It's beautiful. Fireworks lasting for 20 minutes. Staying up from dusk to dawn is magical. The sets are nutty and the amount of good vibes are insane. I got so much Kandis traded with people from Florida, Australia, and Brazil. I SOMEHOW kicked it back with new friends in the penthouse on the MIRAGE!! Kinetic Field was a beautiful main stage, and Cosmic Meadow was a great place to chill. Personally, I found the security to be very good and the water station lines moving fast. Yes, I did have my ID checked by undercover cops who showed their badge to me when asking for ID. That rumor is true. Don't let anything stop you from just enjoying yourself at EDC. I went solo and found a bunch of friends!!! Bring the following: Small roll of TP Camelbak Phone charger Phone Key to car Good vibes I've heard ATT works for cell. T Mobile does not work based off personal experience of all 3 days. Everyone's welcome (except DJ Khaled), PLUR af, all while the smoothies were really good, Kalliope Cart was lit, and Rezz and Seven Lions were going ham!! Personally I think Zedd takes home the best set. Seriously, no other place I know of that can be so welcoming while being so much fun. Tickets are $430 but totally worth the 3 days you are there. It was 6 stars out of 5 -1 star for the uber horror story making it 5 out of 5. Definitely a MUST go at least once in your short lives. read more

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What a complete audio and visual mind F***. I am struggling with words to describe the magnitude of EDC 2011. It's something one has to experience to really understand how amazing it is. I am happy with the venue change, Vegas is absolutely appropriate for this event. I have never been to an event with such nice staff! As we were walking into the venue, all the staff were being really positive and telling people to enjoy the show and have a good time. It was awesome and in my experience so far, totally unheard of. The Las Vegas Motor Speedway was transformed into a freakish neon spectacle of lights. There were giant art installations, glowing ferris wheels amongst other carnival rides, food/drink stands, and throngs of people dressed for the event. There were several different stages with some of the top DJ talent around the world, but one of the most memorable sets for me was Avicii. I only went for one night, but my friends told me it was the largest showing of all three nights. All expectations were exceeded way above and beyond...BAck to reality now...dammit read more

Bruh this is the happiest place on earth , yEah traffic sucks but once your inside the venue it's another level !! I'll definitely be attending this years edc, see you fam under the electric sky read more

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How to even begin this one...? Let's start from the very beginning when I was a teenager & one of my very closest friends got into the rave scene in LA. Back then EDM wasn't mainstream & these parties took place in old warehouses downtown or in the middle of nowhere between Cali & Vegas. For the parties downtown, most were broken up pretty early on & everyone was searching for new spots to take the party to. Times have changed! Nowadays EDM is thriving & parties pop up everywhere & who would have known that the biggest party of them all would take place in my backyard once a year. EDC isn't just a party, it's an experience. Once you try it you will search for that feeling for the rest of your life. Arriving to the festival this year I was nervous about many things. My old ass (I'm no spring chicken anymore), the heat, the parking nightmare, the large crowds, the traffic and basically I asked myself how the hell am I going to survive a 3 day bender? Well I did! That feeling I had when I was 14 resurfaced immediately and it felt as if I was falling in love for the first time. I didn't want the nights to end. Everything I was afraid of didn't bother me because nothing mattered. We danced our asses off for 3 days straight & it took a few days afterwards to start feeling the pain. We bonded & made new friends. We witnessed some of the most beautiful & spectacular shows ever which were all pieces of art. We went hard for 3 days without sleeping & I wouldn't change any of it. Every min there was worth it & if you haven't been there's no description that will do it justice. There are so many things to see that light up the night and again none of my pics will do them justice but hopefully it'll give you an idea of the crazy and beautiful world that EDC is. Every night I think of the electric sky & dancing under it again and those owl eyes following me around! See you next year... read more

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Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat! Electric Daisy Carnival or EDC, is the once a year rave that takes place in Las Vegas. What better place for this event to be other than under the bright lights or as they say in the rave culture, Under the Electric Sky. EDC is the one place where everybody comes together as one to experience love and PLUR(Peace Love Unity Respect.) This was my first time coming to this event. It is not a festival. It is not a concert but a rave! Big difference. Having been taking place at the famed Las Vegas Motor Speedway for about 5 years, this event draws people from all over the world to see the best and most famous DJ's. I got to see just about the best of the best. I can go on and on about who I saw, but here are a few that I got to see-Dada Life, Eric Prydz, Flosstradamus, Nicky Romero, Alesso, DJ Snake, Carl Cox, and so many more. EDC is set up by different stages designed for the different sub genres of EDM. The layout of the Wasteland stage was by far my favorite. Kinetic Field was the main stage and also the most crowded stage. Circuit Grounds was the stage where I saw my favorite set-Dada Life. Funk House was a retro 70's style stage with bangin tunes. Bass Pod had the drum n bass playing all night long. The road to get here, well, that story can be described as hell. Leave early, right when the festival starts, which runs from 7pm to 6am. The first 2 days I ended up leaving my room around 9pm. By 12 midnight, I had arrived. It is best to shuttle it here, as you will not have to deal with the horrendous traffic. To get out when the event ended each night was even worse. M suggestion is to leave before the sun rises! EDC has rides, kiosks, merchandise and restrooms with very long lines! Considering this is a well known worldwide event, you might even have to chance to see somebody famous! Walter White(Heisenberg from Breaking Bad) opened up the set for trance greats Above and Beyond! The 3 day event is only permitted entrance by wristband. To purchase one, it runs from around $350. And that's if you purchase in advance. Yes there is a clusterf**k of foot traffic, as well as outside the venue, but it is well worth the try. EDC is the one place where you can truly be yourself. You feel the love and positive vibes once you step in the grounds. You make friends here without even knowing it! EDC is the one event that everybody should try. I do not consider myself a raver, but this event sure opened up my eyes and ears to new sounds and experiences. I would most definitely be going back next year...just by way of shuttle instead of having to drive there! Come in peace or don't come at all..................EDC, see you next year read more

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I just bought my ticket for EDC 2014, and it made me reminiscence about EDC 2013...and that brought me here! I hope my review can show you future EDC 2014 goers what to expect, both good and bad. First off, if you find yourself balking at the ticket price, I'm going to let you know that it's worth every penny. I didn't fully realize this until I walked into the venue and found myself at the top of the bleachers staring at the expanse of the speedway, over what is essentially everyone's playground for the next three nights. The production level is through the roof! You can tell that Pasquale and his team really cares about the experience of the headliners (what they call us festival goers). The speedway is transformed into a LED lit wonderland. There is something for every EDM lover here. Each stage is lovingly designed to have great visual impact, and the sound quality is amazing. There was even a roving stage shaped like a boombox. There is always something to do or see. If you no longer feel like dancing crazily to music, you can take a break by going to the multitude of carnival rides, exploring around the art installments, watching the parade, or even just sitting down in the grass and talking to new people. Don't be shy, most people will jump at the chance to talk to a stranger during some downtime. Heck, you can even get "married!" Even though it's three days, I still don't feel like I had enough time to see everything the festival had to offer. If you're worried about crowds, the only times you will run into anxiety-inducing amounts of people are at the front of the larger stages and maybe at the shuttle line. I personally don't need to be right up there at the fence, actually it's less fun to me because there's no room to dance. Even though a massive number of people go to EDC, they end up spreading pretty evenly across the Speedway. The reason why I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was the shuttle fiasco on Day 2. They wouldn't let anybody line up for the shuttles for a half hour or so (not sure why), and the crowd got visibly restless. Things got pretty un-PLUR. The Insomniac team handled it as best they could and handed out waters to everyone, but there must have been a way to avoid doing that altogether. But experience is knowledge, and I fully expect to not have that problem this upcoming year. Other cons of the experience can be avoided pretty easily. The food and water prices are, like any festival, exorbitant. If you want to avoid the $5 water bottle price, buy the Insomniac branded canteen beforehand (~$10) to get free refills at the water stations. As for food, I made sure to eat a hefty meal before entering the venue. Hate port-a-potties? Well, you're kind of out of luck there, but I never experienced long lines because they placed so many bathroom stations throughout the venue. Tips to optimize your experience: * Go with a small group that shares your interests. You may look cool rolling in 20 deep with your posse, but it's not as fun when you spend the majority of the time disagreeing on what stage to go to. * Put your valuables in something secure like a fannypack or backpack. Your pockets are not safe! It's quite easy to forget about your phone when you're jumping around, and by the time you realize it fell out, often it will be too late. * Prepare your body for the beating it's about to take, especially if this will be your first rave. Don't underestimate partying from sundown to sunup for three days in a row. If you're also buying tickets for dayclubs in the morning, yeaaah good luck with that. * Don't stick to the plan! The day I had the most fun was when we had a very loose schedule of who to see. Instead, we wandered around to places we would not have gone had we been rushing to see another artist. * Don't choose The Daisy as your meetup spot. Just don't do it. Basically, Insomniac provides everything you need to have the experience of a lifetime, just bring your good vibes and be prepared to eat, sleep, rave, repeat. read more

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EDC 2012 - I was a virgin to the scene, but after a taste, I just want MOAR ;) Yes, I went on Saturday when they shut down early due to unsafe wind speeds, but IDGAF. Shit was CRAY. Women in the skimpiest of skimpy "clothing" (myself included), happy, feel good music, and bright flashing lights. GAHDEEENG it it was freaking FABULOUS. I will say that keeping company that is either open minded to the type of music or at least open to enjoying the experience is key... because no one wants a killjoy when you're doing that love-peace-and-dance thing, amirite? To be honest, I never thought I'd like this kind of music either, but don't be "that" hip hop prude. Step outside of your comfort zone and try a little something different... even if only to catch a glimpse of beautiful people in neon tutus and well positioned pasties. Life's about the experience, so get out. And EXPERIENCE IT. You may hate it or end up liking it after all. Either way, you'll never forget it. As for the production value? Top notch. Insomniac knows how to roll out the extravagant stages and pyrotechnics, yo. I'm going to have to check out the midway and hop on that carousel for sure next year. Mmmm, see you all there in 2013? ;D read more

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PLUR PLUR PLUR!!!! EDC, you are AMAZING! Never have I ever been to a place where I felt like EVERYONE was my friend. No seriously, everybody is so damn friendly here and I LOVE THE CROWD! It's definitely a place to let go of your insecurities, inhibitions and go wild with the crowd. Nobody gives a rat's ass how you look or what you're doing, and this is the place to truly express yourself. EDC is definitely one of the best raves in the world and for $500CAD/$400US (wow the CAD dollar is weaker than the drinks at a cheap bar..), I'd say it's 100% worth it. Large field with literally every big headlining DJ I've ever wanted to see, all in one place in 3 days. This fest knows how to keep a girl happy! Considering seeing an individual DJ at a rave is like $50-150, this is DEFINITELY worth your money. Keep in mind, it's extremely hot (during EDC 2015, there was a heatwave that weekend & it went up to 54*C/129*F...) so prepare your body. Also may be a bit tough for claustrophobic people; the crowd can get super squishy during popular shows (shoutout to me for being a sardine in a can during the dada life set) TIPS TO KNOW 1. No bringing in water bottles (except camelbaks and insomniac bottles - empty). No liquids of any type - they'll take away your eyedrops! 2. If you feel anxious/nauseous/woozy/tired, go to 'cosmic fields' (the field RIGHT as you walk in through the back entrance) - there's grass and you can lay down there and feel better 3. FANNY PACK. Always. 4. Zero cellphone reception (uh hello, 150000-300000 people in one place..) FIND A MEETING PLACE, or bring a totem (not only for raving purposes, but for your friends to find you) 5. Comfy shoes - if you usually rave in docs (especially if you're from a place not as boiling hot as vegas), wear something cheap and bendy (vans, converse work too) 6. NOBODY JUDGES YOU. Don't worry about looking 'slutty' if you're wearing too little clothes or if your buttcheeks are completely out. It's so hot that you'll actually pass away if you have clothes on so LET IT LOOSE, GURLFRAND. (or boyfranddd) 7. STAY THE F HYDRATED!!!!!!!! PLEASE keep water/gatorade (electrolytes) on you at all times. Too many times have I seen people being rolled out on stretchers from dehydration. This is one of those places where I was 100% sober and had an amazing time. Everything ran through so smoothly - different stages for different types of edm, lineups are on time, firework show on point AND carnival rides forever! There are so so so many things to do here, I go to a stage to rage, then I go play bumper cars, then I'd go trade kandi and then I'd shuffle the night away. If you're on the fence, SAVE YOUR $ AND GO!! ^ Take my advice, and see you all under the electric sky again!! read more