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Another year of Meltdown Music Festival is just a day away. And with that, we have a few reminders to make sure you have a fun and carefree Meltdown experience.

If you haven’t bought your ticket yet, don’t fret! We’ve got you covered. Tickets for Meltdown will be available at the door, but we highly recommend you pre-purchase your tickets online at www.MeltdownDallas.com or from authorized outlets listed on the Meltdown website. Please beware of frauds and scalpers.

Venue

LaGrave Field
301 NE 6th St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
817-332-2287

Acceptable Forms of Identification

Patrons (17 and over) are required to show a U.S. federal or state-issued photo ID in order to be allowed entry into the festival. Patrons may be subject to additional screening. Passengers whose identity cannot be verified by event staff may not be allowed to enter the festival.

Acceptable I.D.’s Include

• U.S. passport
• U.S. passport card
• DHS “Trusted Traveler” cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
• U.S. Military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents, and DOD civilians)
• Permanent Resident Card
• Border Crossing Card
• DHS-designated enhanced driver’s license
• Drivers Licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent)
• Native American Tribal Photo ID
• A foreign government-issued passport
• Canadian provincial driver’s license or Indian and Northern Affairs
• Canada (INAC) card
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Non-US/Canadian citizens are not required to carry their passports if they have documents issued by the U.S. government such as Permanent
• Resident Cards. Those who do not should be carrying their passports while visiting the U.S.
• This list of accepted documents aligns closely with TSA and DHS requirements, including Customs and Border Protection, and REAL ID benchmarks.

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.

Security and Entry

Everyone will be searched upon entry. You will need to empty your pockets and have all items examined. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone.

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.

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.

Food

Various food will be available at the Fieldhouse Bar & Grill as well as various stations around the venue.

Meltdown Music Festival Guidelines

• 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 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 10″x10″
• NO Camelbaks or Bota Bags
• NO Large Purses or Bags (Anything Over 10″ x 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, sharpened elements, or are capable of being pounded into the ground or impaling your neighbor.

Acceptable Items

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

Please Bring

• Your Ticket
• Your Photo ID
• Smiles
• Comfortable Clothing and Shoes
• Good Vibes

We’re excited to announce Meltdown Music Festival will now feature a full L-ACOUSTICS K1 stadium line array sound system. The K1, considered by many to be the finest sound system in the world, is truly a treat in sound. We’re sure you’ll hear (and feel) the incredible quality of the K1 throughout the festival.

After 15 years of research after the launch of the V:DOSC, L-ACOUSTICS introduced the K1, which was recognized with the top prize for “Indispensable Technology – Audio” at the 10th annual Parnelli Awards.

The K1, designed primarily for large festivals and stadium sound, was recently featured at Kaskade’s Staples Center performance and at Ultimate Music Experience in South Padre.

The countdown is on! We are so psyched to unveil 2013’s Meltdown Music Festival adventures at Le Grave Field in Fort Worth, just a day away from now. We will live out our “We Are All Together” motto when artists and party-goers from all corners of the world dance to an eclectic array of sounds and performances this Saturday, April 27th. Have you bought tickets yet? One of the Meltdown artists who excel at innovative production and DJing style is Santa Barbara based duo, Candyland.

Candyland have only been producing since 2011, but it didn’t take long for their big break to come at all. In early 2012, Ethan Davis and Josie Martin won the Bingo Players ‘Rattle’ remix contest, hosted by Beatport. The remix, released on Spinnin’ Records, was a huge success and topped Beatport’s Dubstep chart for weeks. Then in November of that same year, the duo scored yet another win with Skrillex and Damian Marley’s “Make It Bun Dem” remix contest, hosted on Beatport as well.

Their debut EP Bring the Rain proves their mainstay power and versatility. Travelling through their electro house dubstep, glitch hop, and drum & bass avenues, trying to pin down Candyland’s style would be quite difficult. The title track on the EP morphs into a few different styles. Starting off with a toe-tapping, melodic electro-house vibe, the track touches on some vocals and piano, but then builds to a huge drop with half-step rhythm.

Watching Candyland perform live is equally as impressive to their work in the studio. Outside of their bass-heavy influences and catchy beats, the boys incorporate a real drum set and do live drumming as a part of their energy-ridden sets, setting them apart from many of their peers. We loved their close out set during Mixify’s Meltdown Pre-Festival, but we can’t wait for the real thing this Saturday when Candyland takes the stage at La Grave Field.

Join us at Meltdown Music Festival for Candyland this Saturday, April 27th! Tickets are still available, buy your tickets now!