Events
Ravers’ Guide: NYE Week in California
Kostya V.
November 26th, 2014
There are definitely no silent nights during the EDM holiday season. From the west coast to the east coast, there are an abundance of crazy, fun EDM events with famous DJs and world-renowned EDM artists to put a little jolly into the holiday celebration. While late-night neighborhood caroling and holiday office parties are traditional for the holiday season, EDM events are part of the new holiday generation.
Ring in the New Year with the New Year’s Eve celebration at the White Wonderland held at the Anaheim Convention Center. With some of the biggest DJs and electronic acts in the world and sultry go-go dancers, it’s one of the wildest New Year’s Eve parties in California. While the 2015 lineup is not published yet, past performers include artists like Avicii, Above & Beyond and Dash Berlin. Dressing in white is both mandatory and part of the experience. With a rowdy crowd of candy kids and ravers, the dance floor looks like a jumping sea of winter white flurry. Take it up a notch with VIP tickets. The price for VIP tickets includes admission, two drinks and access to the VIP bars and viewing decks.
Kick off the New Year by joining in the fun at Rhondapolis. This NYE extravaganza transforms the downtown Los Angeles area into pure party perfection. The high-rise includes 13 floors and four discotheques. The whole property, including 207 rooms, is reserved for the citizens of Rhondapolis. Dance the night away listening to EDM world-class selectors. Even chill at the rooftop hangover party in the pool on Jan. 1.
Party all weekend at the SnowGlobe Festival in South Lake Tahoe from Dec. 29 to Jan. 31. There’s always a diverse list of talent at their shows, including EDM, popular hip-hop acts and dubstep DJs. The 2015 lineup is quickly turning heads with artists like Flume, Atmosphere, Tin Cup, Bro Safari, Justin Martin, Phantogram and more. Just be sure to dress warm for the shows.
The Sea of Dreams NYE runs from Dec. 30 to Dec. 31 at the historic Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. This year, the Glitch Mob, Pretty Lights and Flying Lotus will be headlining. Hear, feel and dance to unprecedented frequencies by these popular EDM artists. It’s also a swirling soiree with other attractions, such as art displays, dance and aerial performers, play spaces and midnight crossing that is sure to impress.
The New Year’s Eve celebration by Insomniac at the NOC center will ensure you’re at the right place when the beat drops. It’s a fun night of costumes, confetti, production and EDM music unlike no other. The bottom line is that the event is a raving frenzy. Countdown the New Year with great EDM artists like Audien, DJ Snake, Bingo Players and Laidback Luke.
Celebrate New Year’s at the one of the hottest EDM nightclubs in Los Angeles-Techno. Techno NYE 2015 features Davi, Tchami and John Digweed. Party from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. while romping the floors and taking in the dazzling light shows. With a night like this, there’s no need for any do-overs.
LED is presenting OMFG! NYE 2015 in San Diego at the Valley View Casino. For three nights from Dec. 29-Dec. 31, show-goers can party for the holiday season. Rock to headliners like Hardwell, Tiesto and Eric Prydz. Other artists include Night Crime, Hot Fire and Kittens.
While EDM fans will be partying on the west coast this holiday season, so will EDM fans on the east coast. World-renowned DJs take over New York City’s Pier 36 on New Year’s Eve. Some of the biggest names in EDM lead the party, such as R3hab, Tommy Trash and Sander Van Doorn. Deadmau5 will also be playing New Year’s Eve 2014 at the Nassau Coliseum.
Rival Yankees in New Jersey will also been dabbling in some rave partying. Life in Color will be putting on a festival at the Atlantic City Convention Center on Dec. 20. Paint up in colors of red and green, and unleash the rave with EDM DJs. EDM fans can also purchase tickets for Dirty South at the Haven Nightclub for a Dec. 20 show.
With EDM music, concerts and festivals for the holiday season, everyone can turn on a new beat. Rock the holidays with new versions of “Jingle Bells” and “Carol of the Bells” in techno by top artists like Arion and Basshunter. Remixes of the classic jams will have you dancing the holidays away.
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