Pretty Lights to Perform in New Orleans for Jazzfest by Nite
Spring is finally here, and with its arrival, comes an event that music fans in greater New Orleans look forward to. Jazzfest by Nite takes over the Big Easy every for two weeks in April to feature music from some of the industry’s most well-known names. The 2014 edition will be no different as Disco Donnie Presents and Ampersand Events, and Soul’d Out Productions join forces once again to bring Pretty Lights to perform at Champions Square during the epic event on Saturday, April 26th.
Pretty Lights had a whirlwind summer in 2013. His highly-anticipated two-disc album A Color Map of the Sun debuted at #2 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Charts and landed him a well-deserved Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronica Album in 2014.
Outside of its huge success in the public eye, A Color Map of the Sun also set a precedent for Pretty Lights’ growth as an artist. Though he’s called himself a “sample collage” artist in the past, the Colorado-based producer decided it was time to create songs from scratch, “Before, I’d combine 25 samples into one song,” he explains, “this time, I was going to create my own original sources, retaining the timbre that spans the great musical era of the last century — from modern classical and jazz, to 60s soul and beyond.”
Going completely analog for the release, much of A Color Map of the Sun was recorded at New Orleans’ own Piety Street Recording studio with many local musicians and vocalists. Returning to the city for first time since production ended, Pretty Lights will be performing with a live band for a unique, one-night-only experience at Jazzfest by Nite on Saturday, April 26th. VERY special guest appearances including Preservation Hall Jazz Band Horns, Eric Krasno, Hot 8 Brass Band, and more.
Tickets are now available, buy your tickets today!
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Hey DJ! Find out how You can Play at Electric Adventure Atlanta
Calling all those who like to rock the funky beats! We’re looking for a DJ or producer to share the stage with some of dance music’s biggest names.
Disco Donnie Presents, Area Event, and Liquified are bringing Electric Adventure to Six Flags Over Georgia on Saturday, April 12th. Adventure Club, Brillz, Caked Up, DJ Snake, Heroes x Villain, and Mantis are scheduled to perform the massive event – but our lineup is far from finished. We’re teaming up with Wavo.me to give one of you the opportunity to play an opening slot at the first Electric Adventure in Atlanta.
How to Enter
After registering with your Facebook account, submit a 30-minute (maximum) mix to Wavo.me filled with songs you would play at Electric Adventure. Then, you can promote your mix by having your friends, family, and fans vote for you. The votes you receive will help your mix trend on the website and get you noticed. We’ll choose a winner based on the popularity of the mix and the expert opinions of our official judges.
Rules and Guidelines
- Contestants must be 18 years of age by the day of the show on Saturday, April 12th.
- Mix must be a maximum of 30 minutes (1-2 minutes over is okay).
- Mixes must be submitted to Wavo no later than 11:59PM on April 8th.
Prizes
- An opening slot at Electric Adventure Atlanta (travel and lodging expenses not included).
Okay, DJ – you’ve rocked the house parties and club side rooms. Now it’s time to take on the main stage!
Don’t wanna test your luck? Tickets are available for purchase online.
'Unleash' With Life In Color and Disco Donnie Presents in Mexico
The “World’s Largest Paint Party,” Life in Color is back once again for the 2014 season and Disco Donnie Presents is teaming up with Alive Entertainment to bring the mega event to Mexico this Summer. The “Unleash” Tour will make stops all across the country and will be giving six cities the chance to be a part in the world-renowned neon madness. Kicking off on Friday, June 27th in Guadalajara, get ready to escape reality and go hard in the paint.
“The Unleash Tour represents a lifestyle, a culture,” says co-founder Lukasz Tracz, “Something that allows you to let go of all worries and just be yourself! It symbolizes freedom. There is no need to worry about labels, how you dress, or how you look. We want our fans to come to Life in Color and just be themselves… we want you to UNLEASH with us.”
Mexico – Are you ready to be a part of the World’s Largest Paint Party? Join us on our partnering dates:
Last Chance to Enroll in Payment Plans for Mysteryland USA
Though we love Fatboy Slim, Riva Starr, and Beardyman’s massive summer 2013 anthem, a more accurate lyric for the song would be “eat, sleep, work long hours, save most of the money you earn, buy tickets, rave, repeat.”
With Mysteryland making its stateside debut in New York on the historical Bethel Woods grounds, we know you’ve thought about attending the landmark event – and who could blame you? But if you don’t have all the money saved for a pass right now, then we’ve got some good news for you.
Take advantage of the option to pay a little now and a little later with the Mysteryland payment plan. Enroll by Monday, March 31st to split the costs of any festival passes still available to you including the single day, full weekend, and on-site camping options. Your credit/debit card will be charged automatically on the same date of the month that you were charged your first installment. You have a seven-day grace period each month, so if your payment is not made in full by the 7th day after the initial charge is run, your order will be cancelled and you will forfeit all monies paid up to that point to account for your lapse.
Money shouldn’t be the only thing keeping you from experiencing this anticipated event on May 23-25th. Buy your passes to Mysteryland USA using the payment plan before the option is no longer available after Monday, March 31st.
Grab Official Ultimate Music Experience Merch Online Now!
If you didn’t get a chance to check out the official merchandise during your time at Ultimate Music Experience, don’t fret – we’re bringing the threads directly to you with the online UME merch store!
We’ve all our tropical-inspired tees, tanks, and hats available for purchase (while supplies last). From colored skulls, a sun-soaked island, or neon waves, there are multiple designs to appease any tastes. There’s no need to worry about shrinkage – the screen-printed collection was made with 100% cotton so you can sport UME for years to come.
What are you waiting for? Visit the Official UME Online Merch Store now!
Featured Updates
- Women of the Disco: Part 16
- Celebrate the women shaping the electronic music industry in Women of the Disco: Part 16, featuring stories, insights, and career advice from behind-the-scenes leaders.
- Women of the Disco: Part 15
- From local scenes to worldwide signals, women are setting the industry's frequency.
- Women of the Disco: Part 14
- Women of the Disco is a celebration of these fierce women who are not just participants but innovators, defining the future of the scene.
- Women of the Disco: Part 13
- Women of the Disco is a celebration of these fierce women who are not just participants but innovators, defining the future of the scene.
- Women of the Disco: Part 12
- Women of The Disco is an initiative to highlight some of those powerhouses who are trailblazing the path and shaping the future of EDM.
- Women of The Disco: Part 11
- Women of The Disco is an initiative to highlight some of those powerhouses who are trailblazing the path and shaping the future of EDM.
- Women of The Disco: Part 10
- Women of The Disco is an initiative to highlight some of those powerhouses who are trailblazing the path and shaping the future of EDM.
- Announcing OUTLET - A Mental Health & Wellness Resource
- Providing information, tools, and resources relevant to mental health and promoting the continuance of mental health initiatives.
- Announcing Disco U!
- Disco Donnie Presents has always been in the business of furthering lives with the power of music, and we've recently extended that idea with the formation of our Disco U program.
- New Scholarship at Blair School of Music Honors Music Promoter Leon Jackson
- A new scholarship fund has been established at the Blair School of Music in honor of Leon Jackson, the late music and event promoter who introduced a generation of Nashvillians to electronic dance music.
- Disco Donnie Presents Honors First Responders, Veterans, and Gold-Star Families with $1,000,000 Ticket Donation
- Disco Donnie Presents Honors First Responders, Veterans, and Gold-Star Families with $1,000,000 Ticket Donation.
