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Tomorrow kicks off the fourth annual AWOL Sun 2013. We hope you’re ready for a relaxing vacation while listening to world renowned artists and AWOL favorites. For the next four days, Nikki Beach and Baja Junkie will be hosting great music all day and all throughout the night.

Since you will be dividing your time in and around Cabo San Lucas, why not plan ahead and find out where and when your favorite artists are playing? Here is the complete artist schedule for this year’s AWOL Sun.

Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Nikki Beach

• 12:00 PM – 05:00 PM Nikki Beach residents
• 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM Wired
• 07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Mixed Reactions
• 08:00 PM – 10:00 PM Justin Beck
• 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM Kevin Brown
• 11:30 PM – 01:00 AM Wired
• 01:00 AM – 03:00 AM A-Trak
• 03:00 AM – 04:00 AM The Runners

Friday, October 11, 2013 at Nikki Beach

• 12:00 PM – 02:00 PM Nikki Beach residents
• 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM James OTF
• 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Wired
• 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM Kevin Brown
• 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM Chris Garcia
• 07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Mixed Reactions
• 08:00 PM – 11:30 PM Rik Sotero vs. Sam Koen
• 11:30 PM – 01:00 AM Josh Quest
• 01:00 AM – 03:00 AM Lee Foss
• 03:00 AM – 04:00 AM Justin Beck

Saturday, October 12th at Nikki Beach

• 12:00 PM – 02:00 PM Nikki Beach residents
• 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM Pollo
• 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Shayota
• 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM Justin Beck
• 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM Jason Vernau
• 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM Anthony Attalla

Saturday, October 12th Night at Baja Junkie

• 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM Carlos Rosas
• 11:30 PM – 01:00 AM Ale Rauen
• 01:00 AM – 04:00 AM Cajmere vs. Green Velvet

Sunday, October 12th at Nikki Beach

• 12:00 PM – 02:00 PM Nikki Beach residents
• 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM Matt Price
• 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Scott Roberts
• 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM Mixed Reactions
• 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM Arty
• 07:00 PM – 08:00 PM The Runners

Sunday Night at Nikki Beachfront Closing Party

• 10:00 PM – 04:00 AM Anthony Attalla

(set times subject to change)

We hope you enjoy 80s hair metal references because it’s the final countdown to 2013 edition of AWOL Sun. Soon, we will be sipping on cocktails and listening to great music on the sandy shores of Mexico. We’re delighted you’re joining us for the fourth AWOL Sun and we can’t wait to reunite with our veteran Lifers and meet the new ones! But before we decompress, we have few last minute reminders about the upcoming event. Please read the important info below prior to your arrival.

Important Check-In and Event Info

If you purchased a hotel package, check into your room at the front desk like you normally would. If you purchased a hotel package and split payments with roommates, the reservation will be under the name of whomever made the initial booking.

Then, proceed over to the AWOL desk (located in the lobby of ME Cabo, Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM) to check-in for your wristbands and gift bags. Again, if you split payment or are sharing a hotel package, the only name that will be on the list is whoever purchased the package or made the initial reservation. That person will pick up ALL the wristbands for your group, no exceptions.

If you check-in after 8:00 PM on Thursday, you will need to pick your wristbands up at the door to the event, located at the entrance to Nikki Beach. The AWOL staff will be there ready to assist with the will-call list.

If you purchased an event membership only, you may pick those up at the AWOL desk in the lobby of ME Cabo on Thursday, from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM, or at the door of the event any time after that. If you purchased multiple passes/days, you will be responsible for picking them all up at once, no exceptions.

If you have guests joining you in Cabo, please make sure they have bought a pre-sale membership pass. This is the only way to guarantee entry to the event. If we sell out our capacity, no sales will be made at the door. Also, avoid lines and hassle upon entry by pre-buying. Don’t wait!

We highly recommend you download Whatsapp Messenger for any smartphone. It’s a FREE way to communicate while in Cabo, simply connect to WiFi and stay connected to your friends!

Transportation

We have a great deal on airport transfers with Cabo Ground Services, the safest, most professional transport company in Cabo! Please call Ubiel at (619) 962-2375 or email concierge@cabogroundservices.com and mention AWOL Sun to receive $20 off any 6-passenger SUV transfer, including water, beer, cold towels and luggage handling! Go from the airport directly to ME Cabo and arrive in style.

VIP Cabanas and Daybed Reservations

Nikki Beach VIP areas are filling up fast! All VIP cabana and daybed reservations can be made online. VIP tables for the special Cajmere vs. Green Velvet event at Baja Junkie are being handled by AWOL, so if you’d like to see package options, please email sun@tryawol.com.

Artist Schedule and AWOL Sun 2013 Amenities

Set times will be posted on our blog prior to the event. Bookmark this link! ME Cabo/Nikki Beach has free WiFi so you can refer back to set times as often as you please. There are plenty of premium amenities and services to make your AWOL experience special. For those of you with hotel package or full event passes, be sure to take advantage of the discounts offered to you in our Guide to Cabo blog!

Let Your Bank Know You’re Going to Cabo

Give your bank and/or credit card company a call before you leave so that they know the dates you will be traveling and that you will be in Cabo. Some banks even offer an online form that you can fill out ahead of time. This prevents two things: your card being declined because it is suspected of fraudulent charges and it helps you in case of fraud (someone tries to use your credit card after you leave). It’s certainly not fun when your waiter tells you your credit card is declined and then it’s even worse when you have to figure out how to call your bank from Mexico.

ATMs in Cabo San Lucas

There are no shortage of ATMS in Cabo San Lucas, which means there’s no need to bring a ton of cash with you on your trip. Most hotels have ATMs and there are many in downtown Cabo. Be aware that most ATMs will give you your money in pesos and that some banks will charge you a transaction fee.