Dance Responsibly at The Gift
The inaugural edition of Tampa’s The Gift is right around the corner and we are about to have the time of our lives! But before we get down to the sounds of deadmau5 (unhooked) closing out our main stage, we’ve got some helpful tips and information to make sure you and your friends stay safe and responsible at this year’s spectacle event.
Stay Hydrated
There will be a lot of dancing come Thursday, December 26th 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 naturally be provided for you. Gatorade will be made available upon request at information and medical booths located throughout the festival grounds.
Festival and Holiday Costumes Encouraged
We will have world renowned acts 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
The Gift is set to draw in thousands of amazing people from all over the region so it could be really easy to get separated from your group. 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 festival, 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.
There are plenty of ways to stay safe at The Gift this year, so don’t miss out on your chance to go. Tickets are still available, buy your tickets today!
Announcing the Winner of The Gift's DJ Competition
Hundreds of DJs from all over Florida and beyond created mixes to be entered in the official The Gift DJ Competition. Then, thousands of fans tuned in and voted on their favorite sets from all the vying entrants on Wavo.Me and after tallying all the votes cast, we’re proud to give a warm congratulations to DJ KayG (Kyle Guadango) the winner of our DJ Contest!
Kyle Guadango will be performing an opening slot at The Gift on December 26th along with artists like deadmau5, Adventure Club and NERVO and will also receive two VIP tickets for the event!
A big thank you to all of our many talented contestants for participating in The Gift DJ Competition. We’ll see you on the dance floor soon!
Tickets for The Gift are still available, buy your tickets today!
Listen to DJ KayG’s “One Deeper” Mix
Announcing the Artist Schedule for Winter Fantasy
There is so much that awaits you at Winter Fantasy whether you’ve been naughty or nice. Set to take over the State Farm Arena (outdoors) on Monday, December 30th, get ready to groove in a winter wonderland with some of the best names in dance music today. Still don’t have your tickets? No worries! General admission ticket sales will continue through the day of event online!
Okay, enough of the boring stuff, let’s get down to business. We can finally release the artist schedule for the anticipated event. Make sure you don’t miss any of your favorite performers and plan out your night in advance. We’ll see you on the dance floor soon!
Winter Fantasy Headliners
- 12:30 AM – 02:00 AM deadmau5 (unhooked)
- 11:30 PM – 12:30 AM Showtek
- 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM Adventure Club
- 09:30 PM – 10:30 PM Le Castle Vania
- 08:30 PM – 09:30 PM Nom De Strip
Local Support
- 08:00 PM – 08:30 PM Danny Desmadre & Skootr Valdez
- 07:30 PM – 08:00 PM Kyzer & Ruben Divine
- 07:00 PM – 07:30 PM JonWayne Eaden & Tayrie
- 06:30 PM – 07:00 PM Impact & Hubba-Bubba
- 06:00 PM – 06:30 PM Frankie Gusto & Broseph
Day After Artist Profile: Billy The Kit
Often called one of the most promising talents from the Dutch electronic scene, Day After Festival talent Billy The Kit knows how to move an audience with his energetic, diverse, and unbreakable sounds. So it comes as no surprise that the house DJ and producer is performing and selling out some of the largest venues and festivals around Europe.
Native to The Hague, Netherlands, Joost Seilberger was influenced by music early on, “My father played in several bands during the 60s, so music was as important in the family as anything else. [When I was younger], I started experimenting with music, playing instruments like the saxophone and the piano. At the age of 14, I started producing, DJing and buying vinyl.” Mixing all kinds of music with various mediums, his diverse background with music brought him closer to understanding how to express his unique style.
Channeling that style, he started to make a name for himself as a DJ with his own party every Saturday at a small local bar in Leidschemdam. Building on the success of his weekly, in 2008, he first released Parade of Fools EP on Franchise Recordings. After a move to Tilburg to study, he scored a residency at La Paz in Eindhoven where he played alongside artists like Fedde le Grand. Though Seilberger made his debut during his previous years as a DJ, his breakout year was in 2011, when he was signed to the influential EMI Music imprint. His first single “Don’t Be Shy” as Billy The Kit, which immediately scored well in Dutch charts, became the anthem of the Dutch MTV Awards that same year.
Since then, his energetic DJ sets have have garnished quite the reputation, amassing over 250 gigs throughout Europe while still spending countless time in his studio. His catalogue of releases includes three mix albums and several hit songs, among which have resulted in many #1s on the Dutch, Beatport, and iTunes charts. Artistically, Billy the Kit’s evolution is far from over, “Create your own sound, watch, listen, invest, be patient and learn.”
Still letting the dust settle from the track “Loud and Proud” with Blasterjaxx, released on Tiësto’s imprint Musical Freedom, get ready to get loud as Billy The Kit makes his way to Panamà for The Day After Festival.
Tickets are on sale now, purchase your tickets today!
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Announcing the Artist Schedule for The Gift
With a stellar lineup of artists gearing up to make you dance all night you, get ready for Tampa’s spectacle event The Gift taking over Raymond James Stadium Thursday, December 26th. Still don’t have your tickets? No worries! Online tickets sales will continue through the day of event!
We’re excited to finally release the artist schedule for the upcoming event. Make sure you don’t miss any of your favorite performers and plan out your night in advance. We’ll see you soon!
- 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM deadmau5 (unhooked)
- 09:25 PM – 10:25 PM Adventure Club
- 08:25 PM – 09:25 PM NERVO
- 07:25 PM – 08:25 PM GTA
- 06:25 PM – 07:25 PM Nom De Strip
- 05:30 PM – 06:25 PM Local Talent
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