When early December descends upon us, yes we remember that the holidays are just around the corner, but music and art lovers alike have their own little holiday to anticipate: Miami Art Basel. In 2011, there was a record attendance of 50,000 (up from 40,000 just one year earlier) so it's clear that the annual exhibition is flourishing. The roster of music fueled events that hit Miami each year are adding up and it's no surprise that a new music festival is in the works to correspond with Art Basel. Alex Omes and Emi Guerra of GO BIG Productions are adding yet another musical force to their agenda with the introduction of the first annual UR1 Music Festival in Miami.
UR1 will take place on December 8 and 9, in Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami.
Steve Forest and Nicola Fasano, the duo behind Pitbull’s smash hit, “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” are quite the production couple. The Italian pair with a Latin flair started creating music together at a young age and have succeeded both as solo artists and collaborators. Their resume includes managing their own record label and production company (Jolly Roger - Sound of Pirates); collecting ASCAP awards (the pair won Ascap Latin Award for ‘Best Urban Latin song’, Ascap Pop Award for ‘Best Pop song’ and an Ascap Rhythm & Soul Music Award for ‘Best R&B/Hip-Hop, Rap and Gospel Music song’ in 2009) and remixing the likes of Armin Van Buuren, Alex Guadino, Bob Sinclair, Eric Morillo and Roger Sanchez. On the production end they've worked with stars such as Chris Willis, Kat DeLuna and Pitbull and have collaborated with singers like Max C and Katherine Ellis.
The next two weeks are rife with concerts for any music lover out there; Bad Brains for the punks, Mastodon for the metalheads, and enough dance and electronic music to satisfy even the most die hard ravers. Here is a short but currated list of shows for the next two weeks. If you see something you like, don't wait to get tickets!
Mastodon, Opeth @ Roseland Ballroom (April 11)
The Chainsmokers @ WIP (April 12)
With the insanity of Ultra Fest raging and rollicking throughout the collectively rabid masses, the chaos shall inevitably continue (and expand) with the onset of the weekend! Miami—fully in the throes of musical ecstasy and riotous carnal whims—is gearing up for a weekend of party infamy. It is the inevitable culmination of 10 days of music, debauchery, and the youthful American spirit—a deluge of fiesta!
More than you average, run of the mill weekend; ULTRA weekend is comprised of 21 bashes—featuring the sickest tunes at the most bangin’ spots—in what is truly the most grandiose swan song in Festival history!
Still don't have plans for New Year's Eve? Love Miami and Bob Sinclair? Then we've got the perfect party for you. Revv up last minute for Amnesia's Winterland Celebration featuring Bob Sinclair! Named by MiaminewTimes.com as the hottest NYE party in Miami, this is one event not to be missed. Featuring a 2 hour premium open bar from 10pm to 12am and an opening set by Philippe B. plus surprise guests! Dance the night away on 2 floors of over 26,000 square feet, chic all-white interior, custom lighting fixtures and a full Funktion One sound system. Amnesia offers 70 VIP tables, 2 private VIP sections, and a 2nd floor mezzanine.
Avicii burst into the house music scene in 2009 when he was dubbed "breakthough DJ/producer" by Dj Tiesto, Laidback Luke, and Dirty South in interviews on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs site. Since then Avicii has become an international sensation with hit singles like "Bromance," "Bom," and "Jailbait." Gaining even more momentum, he has collaborated with the likes of eletronic music heavyweights Tiesto, Bob Sinclair, David Guetta, and Robyn.