Three Mixes to get you Pumped and Ready for Ultimate Music Experience Pre-Party
The Ultimate Music Experience pre-party is just hours away and soon, we’ll kick off our Spring Break vacation in style at Clayton’s Beach Resort on Wednesday, March 12th. The party starts at 9:00 PM, so to help tide you over as the countdown continues, here are three mixes to get those feet movin’ before we meet on the dance floor.
Steve Aoki – Aoki’s House Episode 106
Every Saturday for the past four years, audiences have tuned in to Electric Area on SiriusXM for Aoki’s House mix show, hosted by none other than (of course) Steve Aoki. On this particular episode, the kid millionaire weaved through multiple tempos with the kind of crazy energy that we’ve come to expect from the talent. From trap, electro, and hardstyle, this mix will definitely keep you on your toes.
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Deorro – Live at Sun City Music Festival 2013
Every Labor Day, thousands of dancers come to El Paso for Sun City Music Festival. This past edition had Deorro joining the lineup of talent, which, coincidentally, was on his birthday. This set is a perfect example of why the #PandaFam leader is wanted by major festivals around the globe. The hour-long ride takes us through electro house, moombahton, trap, Dutch and everything in between. You’ll start moving after the first track.
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GTA – Death To Genres: Pete Tong Evolution Radio Mix
We’ve been loving the Death To Genres mix series that the boys of GTA have been releasing as of late. The latest edition, premiering on Pete Tong’s Evolution Radio a few weeks ago, touches on every genre and gives you a little teaser of what you can expect at their current Death To Genres tour. From Bingo Players to 2 Chainz, there is a lot to love in this versatile mix.
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Dance Responsibly at Ultimate Music Experience
We’re about to have the time of our lives at Ultimate Music Experience very soon, but before we all meet at Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark on March 13-15th we’ve got some helpful tips and information to make sure you and your friends stay safe and responsible at this year’s Spring Break event.
Stay Hydrated
There will be a lot of dancing this Spring Break and sometimes people will get sick from overheating and dehydration. We encourage you to drink lots of water, but remember drinking too much water can be dangerous! Accidents surrounding music events have been associated with low levels of electrolytes that are lost along with water when one becomes dehydrated. Such low levels of electrolytes, especially salt, can lead to brain swelling, seizures, heart problems and even death. So be sure to alternate between water and sports drinks that will be provided for you.
Costumes Encouraged
We will have world renowned artists pumping great music all night, so be sure to wear something comfortable, lightweight and easy to dance in. Dark colors absorb heat rays, so avoid wearing all dark clothes. You should also steer away from heavy fabrics and faux furs, always remembering that comfortable tennis shoes are the best option on the dance floor.
Find Your Buddy
Ultimate Music Experience brings thousands upon thousands of amazing people from across the country, so it could be really easy to get separated from your group due to the sheer size of the event. Always keep track of where your friends are by setting up meeting points and sticking together. Look out for one another. If you and your friends have been sweating, grab some water for the group to replenish nutrients lost – you can’t live off dancing alone. We will have personnel stationed around the grounds, so be sure to ask for help if you or one of your friends needs it.
Is There a Doctor in the House?
Medical personnel will not only be readily accessible but ready to assist you at any time in the medical tent. From Band-Aids to aspirin, assistance is available to you should you need anything at all. Gatorade will also be made available upon request. If you are feeling unwell, seek medical attention immediately. Your health and safety is more important than waiting for the drop.
Important Ticket Reminders for Ultimate Music Experience
In less than a week on March 13-15th, we will experience another year of Ultimate Music Experience and in preparation of the upcoming Spring Break event, we have a few ticket reminders to make sure you have a fun and carefree experience.
If you haven’t bought your tickets to the festival yet, don’t worry – yet. Three-day and single day passes are still available, but extremely limited. Buy your tickets today to avoid missing out on all the fun in the sun!
Eventbrite Mobile App
For all the smartphone users, be sure to take advantage of the Eventbrite App on both iOS and Android devices. Skip the hassle of printing and dragging your ticket around – just pull up your tickets on your phone to check into the event.
Ticket Warning
We urge our patrons to beware of fraud and counterfeit tickets. Please do not buy tickets from scalpers. To assure the authenticity of your ticket purchase, please only purchase tickets from authorized ticket outlets. Authorized ticket outlets include the UMESouthPadre.com website, Eventbrite.com website, Schlitterbahn Waterpark Box Office, official Ultimate Music Experience street team members, Hermes Music Stores located in McAllen, TX and Brownsville, TX, and tdK Boutique located at Mall Del Norte in Laredo, TX.
Ultimate Music Experience will take place rain or shine. All acts advertised have confirmed their appearance, however acts are subject to change without notice. Please guard your tickets carefully. Prices will increase and tickets may sell out as allotments run out, so please buy early to get the best pricing.
Enter to Win a Chance to DJ at Electric Zoo Mexico from Mixify
Calling all DJs! If you’ve ever dreamt about playing in front of thousands of people on a festival stage, your dream is about to get a little more real.
Disco Donnie Presents and Made Event are pairing up to give one DJ the chance to spin at the inaugural Electric Zoo Mexico. To enter, all you need to do is submit a mix to Mixify, no longer than 20 minutes before Thursday, March 20th at 12:00 PM CST. A team of celebrity judges including the Founder of Disco Donnie Presents, Donnie Estopinal, and co-Founders of Made Event, Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma, will select 20 finalists to advance to the next round. The top 20 finalists will be announced on Tuesday, March 25th. Finalists will then compete to get the most votes from fans using Mixify. A winner will be announced Wednesday, April 9th after our judges select one of the three DJs with the most votes.
The lucky winner of the Mixify’s Electric Zoo Mexico DJ competition will get to spin alongside names like Skrillex, Knife Party, Alesso, Dubfire and many other heavyweights from across the globe.
Ready to vie for the chance of a lifetime? Head over to Mixify and upload your mix today!
Rules and Guidelines
- Upload your mini-mixes to Mixify by Thursday, March 20th at 12:00 PM CST (late submissions will not be considered!).
- Judges will select 20 finalists to advance to the final round.
- Top 20 finalists will be announced on Tuesday, March 25th, and fan voting will begin
- The top 3 finalists with the most votes by Tuesday, April 8th will be considered by the judges and one will be chosen to spin at Electric Zoo Mexico City on May 3-4th!
- Mixes need to be NO LONGER THAN 20 MINUTES!
- Mini-mixes must include original work (remixes and mashups count!).
- Entrants must be able to use CDJs and a Pioneer DJM-900 mixer.
- Entrants must be 18 years of age or older.
Prizes Include
- A slot on the Electric Zoo Mexico City line-up.
- Hotel accommodations for two (2) nights.
- One (1) flight to Mexico City ($750 max).
- Four (4) 3-day VIP tickets to Electric Zoo Mexico City for friends.
- One (1) year platinum subscription to Mixify.
Note: Prizes are nontransferable. Prizes may not be sold, bartered or transferred. Prizes do not include any additional expenses, including, but not limited to travel, which is the responsibility of the winner.
Getting Around South Padre Island for Ultimate Music Experience
You don’t want to miss a minute of Ultimate Music Experience, so save yourself some time and get directions from your exact starting location to Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark.
Parking for UME will be located on Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark grounds. When you buy a three-day parking pass online before heading out to the show, you’ll save 30% over the standard parking rate. Plan ahead and save some money while you’re at it – you’ll be glad you did.
Remember, South Padre Island has a wide range of shuttle and taxi services ready to drop you off right in front of the festival…
Shuttle Services
- The Wave – South Padre Island’s Free Shuttle Transportation Service: 956-761-3864 or 956-761-3245
- Go with Jo Transportation Services: 800-962-8497
- Valley Transit Company: 800-580-4710
Taxi Services
- A Cab: 956-943-4848 or 956-761-2222
- Airport Taxi: 956-761-1040
- J J Taxi: 956-761-9292
- B B’s Taxi: 956-761-7433
- Padre Cabs: 956-761-2525
- Island Tours: 956-761-2225
- A Taxi: 956-761-2225
Rental Car Services
- Advantage: 800-777-5500
- Avis Rent-A-Car: 800-831-2847
- Budget: 800-460-3399
- National Car Rental: 800-227-7368
- Dollar Rent-A-Car: 800-800-4000
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 800-Rent-A-Car
- Hertz Rent-A-Car: 800-654-3131
- Advantage Rent-A-Car: 800-777-5500
Limousine Services
- A-1 Limousine: 956-761-9090
- All Valley Limousine Service: 956-630-5466
- South Padre Limos: 956-761-8599
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