UME Pre-Party Artist Profile: Dillon Francis

When 24-year old, LA-based producing DJ, Dillon Francis first broke out on the scene, his tracks became an instant underground sensation. Dancehall vibes “Westside” and “Masta Blasta” landed Dillon in the category of being one of the pioneers of the moombahton movement. After his first official release on Mad Decent, he continued on to collaborate and remix for artists like Steve Aoki, Calvin Harris, and Diplo, just to name a few. His first dubstep release on Play Me Records,”Take Me High,” not only peaked at #13 on Beatport’s dubstep chart, but was also a staple in every one of Rusko’s sets on his OMG Tour.

With a slew of successful releases, it’s easy to see why Dillon caught the attention of many top-players so early in his career. Part viral video maker, and part musician, you can catch Dillon Francis behind the turntables on his first headlining tour, the Wurld Tour, with Flosstradamus, Baauer, and RL Grime, OR, you can catch his set at Clayton’s Beach Resort Hotel for the Official UME Pre-Party Tonight!

Tickets are still available for the Ultimate Music Experience Pre-Party, but you have to act fast! Grab your tickets now!

3 Mixes to Get You Ready For the UME Pre-Party!

With the gates of the Ultimate Music Experience opening tomorrow, some of you are probably packing, some of you may already be unpacking in your hotel rooms, and some of you may even be in a car heading down to South Padre Island! Everyone gets ready in a different way, but one thing remains the same–we all like good music! So while you all prepare to see Dillon Francis, Flosstradamus, and Kevin Focus tonight at Clayton’s Beach Resort, we’ve made a list of 3 mixes to get you ready for the Ultimate Music Experience Pre-Party. Tickets are available online and at the door!

UME Reminder: Guidelines and Restrictions

Anticipation has been building for months now, but we are finally only four days away from the 3rd annual Ultimate Music Experience. Disco Donnie Presents, Global Groove, and Sugar Society are dedicated to making sure we are providing a safe environment for everyone attending the three day event. Many of you have questions about our zero tolerance guidelines, being searched on entry, or on-site medical care, so we have compiled a list of Do’s and Dont’s to help make your Spring Break vacation run as smoothly as possible.

Zero Drug Use or Possession Policy

The use or possession of any illegal drugs or substances will not be tolerated anywhere inside or outside the venue. Narcotics officers will be working both areas and enforcing all drug related laws. Do not bring any illegal substances to the event as violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. If you are found inebriated at the door, security will not allow you to enter the venue. Event staff reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone. Please come with a smile and be prepared to enjoy an afternoon and evening full of music, dancing, and the full festival experience of the UME.

Security and Entry

Everyone will be searched upon entry. You will need to empty your pockets and have all items examined. Narcotics officers will be working inside and outside of the event. All narcotic laws will be strictly enforced. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone.

Safety and Medical

We are dedicated to providing a safe environment for everyone and keeping the event secure. Public and private security as well as medical staff will be present throughout the entire event. If you need any assistance please look for medical and Information tent(s), or seek out a peace officer or event staff member.

Bars for 21+

Mixed drinks and cold beer will be served at the bars located throughout the event for those who are 21 years of age or older.

Guidelines

  • Wristbands are only issued to you once during UME – please do not remove them!
  • NO Re-entry/Ins & Outs
  • NO Overnight Parking, your car will be towed
  • NO Overnight Camping
  • NO Refunds or Exchanges
  • NO Sitting on Designated Dance Floor Areas
  • NO Moshing, Crowd Surfing or Stage Diving
  • NO Unauthorized/Unlicensed Vendors Allowed
  • NO Unauthorized Solicitations, Handbills, Sampling, Give-Aways, etc.

Prohibited Items

  • NO Illegal Substances
  • NO Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia
  • NO Massagers
  • NO Laser Pointers
  • NO LED Gloves or LED Microlights used for Light Shows
  • NO Glowsticks
  • NO Pacifiers or Dust Masks
  • NO Glass, Cans, Cups or Coolers
  • NO Markers, Pens or Spray Paint
  • NO Large Chains or Spiked Jewelry
  • NO Stickers, Flyers, Banners or Posters
  • NO Balloons, Balls, Inflatable Balls or Frisbees
  • NO Tents, Large Umbrellas, Chairs or Blankets
  • NO Backpacks Over 10”x10”
  • NO Camelbaks or Bota Bags
  • NO Large Purses or Bags (Anything Over 10” x 10”)
  • NO Stuffed Animals or Dolls (Including Plush Backpacks)
  • NO Open Packs of Cigarettes or Unsealed Tampons (Upon Entry)
  • NO Outside Food or Beverages (Including Alcohol and Candy)
  • NO Weapons of any Kind (Includes Pocket Knives, Pepper Spray, Fireworks, etc.)
  • NO Professional Recording Equipment – Photo, Video, or Audio (No Detachable Lenses, Tripods, Big Zooms or Commercial Use Rigs)
  • NO Video Cameras

Acceptable Items

  • OK Small Bags, Single Compartment Backpacks and Purses (maximum 10” x 10”)
  • OK Fanny Packs
  • OK Non-Professional Flash/Still Cameras
  • OK Cell Phones
  • OK Sunglasses
  • OK Hats
  • OK Lighters
  • OK Closed Packs of Cigarettes
  • OK Sealed/Wrapped Tampons
  • OK Earplugs
  • OK Sealed Chapstick and Lipgloss
  • OK Glowing/Illuminated Costumes or Jewelry
  • OK Sealed Packs of Gum

Please Bring

  • Your Ticket
  • Your Photo ID (if applicable)
  • Smiles
  • Comfortable Clothing and Shoes
  • Good Vibes

UME and DJ Mag Need Your Photos!

Yesterday, we gave you all a list on how to stay connected with the Ultimate Music Experience, but now, you may have a little more incentive to do so. UME is teaming up with DJ Mag Canada to create an interactive experience so that you, the UME fans, are a part of the coverage! Upload your UME pics for a chance to be featured in the April issue of DJ Mag. We want to see all of your UME memories and moments, whether they be funny, beautiful or musical. You name it, we want it! Before you start taking photos, we have some ground rules.

Rules

  1. Be sure to tag @UMEfestival and @DJMagcanada in your post.
  2. Include the hashtag #UME3 and #DJMag as well.
  3. Winners must be following @UMEFestival and @DJMagCanada on Instagram to have their pictures featured.

Selecting Winners

The Top 5 Instagram pictures to include the above tags will be included in the DJ Mag Canada April edition and on the Instagram account. Now get to snappin’!

Meltdown Music Festival 2013 Lineup Announced

Festival producers Prototype Industries, Full Access, and Disco Donnie Presents have announced the lineup for the 2013 Meltdown Music Festival, to be held Saturday, April 27 at QuikTrip Park in Grand Prairie, Texas.

The festival’s 14th installment, dubbed “We Are All Together,” continues the festival’s tradition of combining top quality headliners and buzzworthy newcomers to create a stir. This year’s lineup appeals to a range of tastes and includes the likes of Justice (DJ Set), Flux Pavilion, 12th Planet, Adventure Club, Bro Safari, Candyland, Carnage, Delta Heavy, Deniz Koyu, Gent & Jawns, Kill Paris, Ming, Morgan Page, W&W, and Zomboy

From the festival’s genesis in a warehouse, to bigger and better venues, like the Dallas Market Hall and Fair Park, Meltdown has grown like many of the artists the festival has helped debut. Well known electronic music superstars like Grammy Award-winning Skrillex, David Guetta, Krewella, Adventure Club, Matthew Dear, Afrojack all played their debut Texas gigs at Meltdown, to name a few. And the festival organizers say the trend is not a coincidence.

“One of the goals with Meltdown is bringing people together to see the headliners people want to see, but also to showcase artists we believe are the future headliners of tomorrow,” said Jeremy Word of Full Access.

Tickets are on sale now and festival passes and more information are available at the Meltdown Music Festival website: www.meltdowndallas.com. General admission passes are $54 and VIP passes are $84. VIP ticket perks include access to a separate no-waiting entrance to the festival, private bars located around venue, a VIP deck and a VIP pool. VIPs also receive a commemorative Meltdown VIP laminate and lanyard. Ticket prices are subject to change. Additional information can be found at: www.facebook.com/meltdowndallas.

Meltdown is also offering owner’s box packages for groups of 10-20 (purchasers must be 21+), Owner’s box packages feature an excellent view of the field stage and include tickets, parking, liquor and mixers. For more information on sales, please email jeremy@fullaccessdallas.net.

About Disco Donnie Presents & Full Access

Disco Donnie Presents (DDP) is an award-winning and recognized leader in electronic dance music event production. Since the company’s inception in 1994, DDP has produced over 10,000 live events, arena shows and outdoor festivals in over 100 cities around the world. DDP, both on its own and through partnership, develops innovative, creative and strategic business opportunities in live entertainment. For more information, please visit www.discodonniepresents.com.

Prototype Industries and Full Access are premier producers of live concerts as well as club shows in the Dallas area. Meltdown is their anniversary and flagship event every year.

Connect With The Ultimate Music Experience!

We are less than a week away from the gates opening to Spring Break’s largest electronic music festival, the Ultimate Music Experience. Isn’t it comforting to know that thousands of you are going to share the same experience? Why not connect with them before the event? There are multiple social media avenues you can follow to meet other UME’ers like yourself, as well as stay-to-date with all festival updates.

Over the next few days, we will be releasing set times, site maps, guides, and local information to help you navigate your way through your three-day journey. But we want to see how you guys get ready for Spring Break. Send us pictures of how you pack, how you pre-game, and how your friends get ready for the Ultimate Music Experience using the #UME3 hashtag. We will retweet our favorites!

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Presenting the Dirty South Speed of Life Tour!

Producing DJ, Dragan Roganovic, or Dirty South, has had quite the journey experimenting with sound throughout his lifetime, improvising mixing with turntables for mixing with tape decks at just the ripe age of 13. As he grew older, his appetite for production grew as well, intently working on remixes and mashups of other artists’ tracks and as a result, 2004 saw the first release under the moniker Dirty South. Moreover, Dragan distributed his own productions worldwide, and in doing so, eventually caught the eye of Australian Vicious Vinyl Records, who went on to sign him in 2005. Shortly there after, came an influx of releases and remixes, all adorning the Dirty South name.

Known for memorable anthems like “Open Your Heart” with Axwell and “How Soon Is Now” with David Guetta and Sebastian Ingrosso, Dirty South is definitely a staple on the iPod of any dance music fan. As a producer, he has been nominated for and won a numerous amount of awards and accolades including being nominated for a Grammy twice and having many releases called an “Essential New Tune,” by the legendary Pete Tong. Currently, Dirty South has just released his brand new artist album, Speed of Life. And by recently, we mean only days ago. Currently sitting at the #2 position on iTunes overall Dance chart, Speed of Life is inspired by his many adventures around the world, coincidentally, the album was made almost entirely on the road. And with the announcement of his North American tour and an impending Essential Mix coming out later this year, 2013 looks to be the year of the Dragan. Follow along with Disco Donnie Presents as we go phazing a million miles away to a city near you!

Join us on our partnering dates:

Magnetic Music Festival Artist Profiles: Zeds Dead

“Whose chopper is this?”
“It’s Zed’s.”
“Who’s Zed?”
“Zed’s dead, baby. Zed’s dead.”

While the name “Zeds Dead” is a reference to a classic scene in the 1994 Quentin Tarantino film Pulp Fiction, it is also a monogram for the members’ names, Zack and Dylan. Dylan Mamid, artist name DC, and Zack Rapp-Rovan, artist name Hooks, are the duo behind the Canadian dance music outfit, Zeds Dead. The two first paired together in 2004 when they formed their original group, Mass Productions–a group that was heavily influenced by sampling hip-hop. The only releases Mass Productions has to date, is their album out in 2007 entitled, Fresh Beetz. Looking at our lineup, clearly we like fresh beats as well, but we’re glad they decided to scrap Plan A move on to Plan Zed.

The summer of 2009 in Toronto, Ontario would see the boys’ first outing as Zeds Dead. DC and Hooks had been working on creating electronic beats, and showcased their tracks at their debut performance at The Social in 2009. About a year later, Zeds Dead was booked as a weekly for a gig in Toronto, called “Bassmentality.” The two would go on to release a track by the same name in 2011 as a tribute to the friends and fans who were involved.

Still high on the success of their Hot Sauce EP out on Mad Decent, and with an impending performance in June in Afghanistan alongside Kid Rock and Garth Brooks, 2013 is shaping to be the most exciting year for the boys. We are glad to have them join our inaugural lineup on April 20th, for the Magnetic Music Festival in Atlanta, Georgia!

Tickets are now available, buy your tickets now and save!

Final Lineup for Magnetic Music Festival 2013 Announced!

In February, we announced the debut of the Magnetic Music Festival at the KSU Sports and Recreation Park in Atlanta. With two of the longest-running dance music event promoters in the country teaming up for this inaugural event, Liquified and Disco Donnie Presents are crafting a new and innovative event for the South. Featuring a full-on audiovisual sensory experience including state-of-the-art production, sound, video mapped stage designs, LEDs and lasers, What’s better than sensory experience? How about one to the soundtrack of some of the most-talented and well-known DJs in electronic music today? Artists like Flux Pavilion, Dash Berlin, Zeds Dead, Markus Schulz, Adventure Club, Cazzette, Flosstradamus, Funtcase, Darth & Vader, and Kazell are all taking the maiden voyage on our stages come April 20th, but that’s not all who’s on the bill. Joining the initial lineup is Kid Cudi, Tommie Sunshine, and Third Party as well!

Tickets are already on sale for this event, so grab your tickets early to save!

Magnetic Music Festival 2013 Lineup

  • Kid Cudi
  • Flux Pavilion
  • Dash Berlin
  • Zeds Dead
  • Markus Schulz
  • Adventure Club
  • Cazzette
  • Funtcase
  • Flosstradamus
  • Third Party
  • Tommie Sunshine
  • Darth & Vader
  • Kazell
  • MK Ultra
  • Gemneye
  • Bad Robotz
  • Satoru
  • Sorted
  • Patrick Morgan
  • |Zero|
  • Dunsker
  • Luis Valencia
  • Kidd Luke
  • Sylo
  • Van Baumer
  • Merrick
  • Midnite Panda
  • Krushmode
  • Sugar Kayne

Disco Donnie Presents at South by Southwest 2013

South by Southwest (SXSW) Music is the largest music festival of its kind in the world. Last year, the music festival showcased 2,286 acts, 547 of which came from 49 foreign countries, who all performed on 104 stages. SXSW’s continual forward-thinking and innovation has made the brand a staple amongst the most influential businesses in the music industry.

This year will mark the second time Disco Donnie Presents has showcased during the music portion of SXSW, going on, March 12–17, 2013. Although, this time, we’re packing four very different showcases all at Republic Live in Austin, TX during the highly-anticipated week. No matter what kind of dance music you’re into, Disco Donnie Presents will have a series especially for you.

Circle Talent Agency Presents Stacked SXSW Showcase

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 – Originally launching in 1998 as a drum and bass and jungle enterprise, the Circle Talent Agency began as a project of passion by founders, Kevin Gimble and Steve Gordon. Having represented legends in the genre like AK1200, Dara, Goldie, Photek and Andy C, the agency now represents over 100 artists spanning over the various genres of dance music.

Disco Donnie Presents is teaming up with Circle Talent Agency, March 13th to bring you the Stacked SXSW Showcase, taking over Republic Live. This is 18+ event is an official SXSW showcase and will feature some artists from the pioneering agency’s roster. Those with badges and wristbands will have priority entry.

Lineup:

  • Bro Safari
  • TORRO TORRO
  • ETC! ETC!
  • Heroes X Villans
  • Mayhem
  • Computer Club
  • With Special Guest: Delta Heavy

Ultra Records Official SXSW Showcase

Thursday, March 14, 2013 - Ultra Music is not only a Grammy award-winning company, but has also won Best American Dance Label from 2005 through 2011. Since opening their door in 1996, Ultra Music has continued to share their passion for electronic music throughout the world. Their YouTube channel is the #1 electronic music channel, proving they are leading the pack of independent dance labels. Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Above & Beyond, Paul Oakenfold, and Benny Benassi are just a few of the legendary greats who call Ultra home.

Disco Donnie presents is glad to lend a hand to the Ultra Records Official Showcase, going down at Republic Live on Thursday, March 14th. Like with all SXSW official showcases, those with badges and wristbands will have priority entry.

Lineup:

  • Benny Bennassi
  • Congorock
  • Adrian Lux
  • Rebecca & Fiona
  • Monsta
  • Nobody Beats The Drum
  • TOKiMONSTA
  • Nause
  • Brass Knuckles

APA Electronic Late Night

Thursday, March 14, 2013 – Paul Oakenfold is epitome of the word veteran. From the rise of hip-hop, the re-invention of Britain’s dance scene, to the explosion of the Balearic house style and the invention of the “Madchester” genre, Paul has witnessed it all first-hand. Before the birth of his production and DJing career, he worked as head of A&R at Champion Records where he most-famously signed the then unknown act, Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. His imprint Perfecto Records has been the career launching-point for many well-known artists like BT, Timo Maas, and Hernan Cattaneo as well as hosting releases from a variety of artists ranging from U2, Carl Cox, and Infected Mushroom. Coined “UK’s #1 DJ,” Paul Oakenfold is deeply and eclectically rooted in the ever-changing music industry. See the veteran along with trio Brass Knuckles at Republic Live in Austin, Texas on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 2:00 AM. Those with badges and wristbands will have priority entry.

Lineup:

  • Paul Oakenfold
  • Brass Knuckles
  • Wade Hampton

Flosstradamus Presents Turn Up! SXSW

Friday, March 15, 2013 - Earlier this year, we announced our partnering dates on the Underground Nights Tour with Chicago-based leaders of America’s trap movement, Flosstradamus. J2K and Autobot fully intend on trailblazing their explosive live show across the US and Canada, as the hip-hop influenced duo, are getting ready to take Austin, TX by storm in just two short weeks with their official TURN UP! SXSW showcase at Republic Live. Those with badges and wristbands will have priority entry.

Lineup:

  • Flosstradamus
  • Mykki Blanco
  • Cashmere Cat
  • Supreme Cuts
  • Toddla T

The Melt V.S. M|O|D SXSW Showcase

Saturday, March 16, 2013 – Founded by Roger Schami and Jesse Sappell in August of 2011, The Melt is a music collective, blog, and club night based out of Los Angeles, showcasing up and coming musicians from all over the world. The company has grown into a network of friends, working towards building momentum for a constantly evolving generation of artists.

Comprised of Arnold, REWROTE, LiL TExAS, C.Z., and Yung Satan, the underground collective known as M|O|D stands apart from many other up-and-coming electro-producers today. Though each member has their own distinct sound most of their productions border between electro house, ghetto-tech, trap, and UK’s flourishing bass genre. Check out what’s going on in the underground, with this official SXSW showcase at Republic Live on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Those with badges and wristbands will have priority entry.

Lineup:

  • Djemba Djemba (The Melt)
  • Arnold (M|O|D)
  • LiL TExAS (M|O|D)
  • Kloud (The Melt)
  • REWROTE (M|O|D)
  • FuzZ (The Melt)
  • Yung Satan (M|O|D)
  • C.Z. (M|O|D)

Special Guests:

  • Two Fresh
  • Obey City
  • B.Lewis
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