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Something Wicked Artist Profile: Dyro

artist dyroProducing and remixing maestro, Dyro has seen his career accelerating at an awe-inspiring speed. In 2011 when he was only 19, he took the time to focus on being a creator of music rather than just a fan of it. “I have always been obsessed with music and this led me to begin to produce music about three years ago, when I started playing around on a DAW. I didn’t begin releasing my music up until about a year ago and it took off from there, really. I was lucky to be able to release on some great labels that do a lot of hard work promoting my music which has helped me gain recognition quite quickly, and I have received some great support from my peers in the music scene which is very flattering and helps a great deal.”

“Great support” is an understatement. Once Dyro finally gained the confidence to put his work online, it wasn’t long before one of his own personal heroes, Hardwell caught wind of the new talent. “Like most young producers I made a lot of tracks before I ever sent anything out. I was in contact with some fellow producers and through sharing my music with these guys, via one of them, one of my tracks fell into the hands of Hardwell. He took it and played it at Electric Zoo Festival, New York, I didn’t even know!! Then when Hardwell’s label manager got back in touch saying they were feeling it and wanted to release it, well I was blown away.”

In December of 2011, Dyro released his first EP on Hardwell’s imprint, Revealed Recordings. DJ heavy-weights Afrojack, David Guetta, Tiësto, Sander van Doorn, Dada Life, Laidback Luke all came out in support of the talented, now 21-year old, producer. Crowds worldwide were instantly drawn to tracks like “Daftastic,” which, coincidentally is the name of is his new hit radio show.

Still buzzing from his latest releases with Hardwell and Bright Lights on “Never Say Goodbye” and “Paradise” with Tiësto, it’s easy to see why Dyro is a wanted man. Known for creating huge progressive tracks with electro-influenced drops, Dyro knows his way around that peak-time sound, often stating that energy is the core element in each of his productions. “My music will constantly evolve and change as I develop as a producer. I feel it’s something I am always improving and because I’m forever using new techniques and approaches to refine my work. It was fun creating my sound so far, but a good artist can and knows when to move on without losing their signature.”

The future looks bright for this young talent, which is why we are elated to have Dyro join the 2013 lineup for Something Wicked. Tickets are available, so grab yours today!

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Sun City Music Festival Reminders and Guidelines

Another year of Sun City Music Festival is almost upon us and if you haven’t bought your ticket yet, tickets will be available at the door — but we highly recommend you order your tickets online ahead of time. Also, please beware of frauds and scalpers, we’d hate for anyone to miss out on the fun!

Now that we’ve got that out of the way, we have a few other guidelines and reminders to make sure you have the optimal Sun City experience.

  • Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, 2013
  • Ascarate Park: 6900 Delta Dr, El Paso, TX 79905
  • Festival Hours: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM daily
  • Age Limit: All Ages

Tickets and Wristbands

DO NOT REMOVE YOUR WRISTBAND. Tickets and wristbands will not be reissued under any circumstance and are not transferable, so please hold onto them.

Sun City Music Festival urges our patrons to beware of fraud and counterfeit tickets, whether online or in the parking lot of the event. 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 SunCityMusicFestival.com website, Eventbrite.com website, and any retail locations listed on the ticketing page of the Sun City Music Festival website.

Zero Tolerance For Drug Use or Possession

The use or possession of any illegal drugs or substances will not be tolerated anywhere inside or outside the venue. 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 evening full of music, dancing, and the full festival experience.

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.

Food and Beverages

Food and beverage stands will be located throughout the event with many different options to choose from. There will also be roaming vendors with water, snacks, and other beverages available.

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.

ATMs

There will be numerous ATMs located around the venue. ATM locations will be marked on the map you receive when entering the event.

Merch Booth

The Sun City Music Merchandise Booth(s) can be found on the event map and will have a variety of t-shirts, tank tops, and other items for sale.

Lost and Found

The lost and found will be located next to the information booth inside the event.

Weather

The festival will take place rain or shine.

Acceptable Forms of Identification for Entry

  • Any U.S. government issued driver’s license or identification card provided that it contains a photograph and date of birth.
  • A U.S. or foreign government issued passport containing a photograph and date of birth.

Unacceptable Forms of Identification for Entry

  • School identification.
  • Consular identification.
  • Licenses issued in countries other than the U.S.
  • Expired identification of any kind.
  • Birth certificates.
  • Xerox copies of any identification.

Important Reminders

  • NO Re-entry/Ins & Outs.
  • 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 Pets.
  • NO Massagers.
  • NO Laser Pointers.
  • NO LED Gloves or LED Microlights used for Light Shows.
  • NO Glowsticks.
  • NO Pacifiers or Dust Masks.
  • NO Eyedrops (available inside festival at the General Store).
  • 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 12″ ö” 12″.
  • NO Camelbaks or Bota Bags.
  • NO Large Purses or Bags (Anything Over 10″ ö” 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.
  • NO flags or totems which contain metal pieces, flammable materials, professional camera/video equipment, sharpened elements, or are capable of being pounded into the ground or hurting others. We reserve the right to refuse or inspect any totem for any grounds whatsoever, including, but not limited to: safety and/or prohibited item concerns.

Acceptable Items

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

Please Bring

  • Your Ticket.
  • Your Photo ID.
  • Smiles.
  • Comfortable Clothing and Shoes.
  • Good Vibes.
  • Festival Costumes Encouraged!

Announcing the Winner of Life In Color: Rebirth Tour DJ Competition in New Braunfels

Hundreds of DJs entered Life In Color: Rebirth Tour DJ competition. Thousands of fans tuned into sets on Soundcloud and Mixcloud to check out all the talent. After tallying all the votes cast in the contest, we’re proud to give a ecstatic congratulations to Eric Adams, the winner of our DJ Contest!

Eric will be on warming up for the world’s largest paint party in New Braunfels on Saturday, August 31st. Featuring Dutch house producing DJ Fedde Le Grand at Whitewater Amphitheater, be prepared for a one-of-a-kind experience – especially you, Eric!

Tickets for Life in Color are still available, buy yours today. We’ll see you soon!

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Plan ahead with an AWOL Sun Payment Plan!

We know you want to go to AWOL Sun, but maybe you don’t have everything you need to book your room right now. If only you could pay a little now and a little later, right? Well we’ve got great news for you!

For AWOL Sun 2013, fans have the option to purchase their dream vacation on a payment plan. All you need is 10% of the total fee to hold your room and the balance to be paid off in equal installments September 1st and October 1st.

Take advantage of this great deal and reserve your room today! Please email sun@tryawol.com or call 866-410-0707 to get started.

Sun City Music Festival Artist Profile: Ookay

artist ookayIt’s astounding to think that Sun City Music Festival talent Ookay has been producing for less then a year in this incredibly fast-paced, competitive and growing music industry. Within only six months creating music in the burgeoning trap genre, Ookay has created an imprint of a growing sound in clubs and major festivals.

Ookay’s love for eclectic music came at an early age. “I come from jazz and gospel music, I grew up as a little church boy. My dad was a bass player in the church band, and my mom sang in the choir, so I was always around that type of stuff. My dad gave me a lot of insight into that area. When I was younger I listened to a lot of death metal and neo-soul music. I’ve done pretty much every kind of music, that’s why my music is so out there. How I landed into the trap scene is beyond me.”

The masked trap-crusader Ookay scored his first ever Beatport release on Ultra Records as a remix of Congorock and Sean Paul’s “Bless Di Nation.” The remix charted very well on the electronica chart peaking at #10. Already being associated with acts with other Sun City talents like Borgore and Flosstradamus, Ookay was listed as one of Vibe Magazine‘s top Trap/Moombahton artist to watch in 2013. With thousands of people supporting Ookay, there’s no limit to where he may go.

So what can you expect when Ookay takes the stage? “Word around town is that there aren’t a lot of trap DJs using straight CDjs so people are surprised that that’s all I use. I think it helps me connect with the crowd more and put on a show. I get rowdy on stage.” Let’s get rowdy as Ookay takes the Bass Dunes stage at Sun City Music Festival, going down on August 31st and September 1st. Tickets are available online, buy your tickets today!

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