3 Mixes to Get You Ready For the UME Pre-Party!
With the gates of the Ultimate Music Experience opening tomorrow, some of you are probably packing, some of you may already be unpacking in your hotel rooms, and some of you may even be in a car heading down to South Padre Island! Everyone gets ready in a different way, but one thing remains the same–we all like good music! So while you all prepare to see Dillon Francis, Flosstradamus, and Kevin Focus tonight at Clayton’s Beach Resort, we’ve made a list of 3 mixes to get you ready for the Ultimate Music Experience Pre-Party. Tickets are available online and at the door!
Announcing the Ultimate Music Experience Time Slots!
Break out the sunglasses, sunscreen, and good times  and get ready for the quickly approaching Ultimate Music Experience! We’re gearing for the spring break of a lifetime, accompanied by the perfect soundtrack, this Thursday, March 14. But before you head out, check out the 2013 UME time slots and make sure you don’t miss a single track from your favorite artists.
VIP tickets are sold out, but General Admission tickets are still available! Buy your tickets today!
Wednesday, March 13: Pre-Party
Tickets are still available for the Pre-Party, grab them today!
- 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Dillon Francis
- 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Flosstradamus
- 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Kevin Focus
Thursday, March 14
- 12:30 AM – 2:00 AM Calvin Harris
- 11:00 PM – 12:30 PM Nervo
- 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM Chris Lake
Friday, March 15
- 12:45 AM – 2:00 AM Flux Pavilion
- 11:15 PM – 12:45 AM Major Lazer
- 10:15 PM – 11:15 PM Bro Safari
Saturday, March 16
- 12:00 AM – 2:00 AM Tiësto
- 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM Krewella
- 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM Danny Avila
UME Reminder: Guidelines and Restrictions
Anticipation has been building for months now, but we are finally only four days away from the 3rd annual Ultimate Music Experience. Disco Donnie Presents, Global Groove, and Sugar Society are dedicated to making sure we are providing a safe environment for everyone attending the three day event. Many of you have questions about our zero tolerance guidelines, being searched on entry, or on-site medical care, so we have compiled a list of Do’s and Dont’s to help make your Spring Break vacation run as smoothly as possible.
Zero Drug Use or Possession Policy
The use or possession of any illegal drugs or substances will not be tolerated anywhere inside or outside the venue. Narcotics officers will be working both areas and enforcing all drug related laws. Do not bring any illegal substances to the event as violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. 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 afternoon and evening full of music, dancing, and the full festival experience of the UME.
Security and Entry
Everyone will be searched upon entry. You will need to empty your pockets and have all items examined. Narcotics officers will be working inside and outside of the event. All narcotic laws will be strictly enforced. 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.
Guidelines
- Wristbands are only issued to you once during UME – please do not remove them!
- NO Re-entry/Ins & Outs
- NO Overnight Parking, your car will be towed
- NO Overnight Camping
- 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 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 10â€Âx10â€Â
- NO Camelbaks or Bota Bags
- NO Large Purses or Bags (Anything Over 10†x 10â€Â)
- 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
Acceptable Items
- OK Small Bags, Single Compartment Backpacks and Purses (maximum 10†x 10â€Â)
- 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 (if applicable)
- Smiles
- Comfortable Clothing and Shoes
- Good Vibes
UME and DJ Mag Need Your Photos!
Yesterday, we gave you all a list on how to stay connected with the Ultimate Music Experience, but now, you may have a little more incentive to do so. UME is teaming up with DJ Mag Canada to create an interactive experience so that you, the UME fans, are a part of the coverage! Upload your UME pics for a chance to be featured in the April issue of DJ Mag. We want to see all of your UME memories and moments, whether they be funny, beautiful or musical. You name it, we want it! Before you start taking photos, we have some ground rules.
Rules
- Be sure to tag @UMEfestival and @DJMagcanada in your post.
- Include the hashtag #UME3 and #DJMag as well.
- Winners must be following @UMEFestival and @DJMagCanada on Instagram to have their pictures featured.
Selecting Winners
The Top 5 Instagram pictures to include the above tags will be included in the DJ Mag Canada April edition and on the Instagram account. Now get to snappin’!
Meltdown Music Festival 2013 Lineup Announced
Festival producers Prototype Industries, Full Access, and Disco Donnie Presents have announced the lineup for the 2013 Meltdown Music Festival, to be held Saturday, April 27 at QuikTrip Park in Grand Prairie, Texas.
The festival’s 14th installment, dubbed “We Are All Together,” continues the festival’s tradition of combining top quality headliners and buzzworthy newcomers to create a stir. This year’s lineup appeals to a range of tastes and includes the likes of Justice (DJ Set), Flux Pavilion, 12th Planet, Adventure Club, Bro Safari, Candyland, Carnage, Delta Heavy, Deniz Koyu, Gent & Jawns, Kill Paris, Ming, Morgan Page, W&W, and Zomboy
From the festival’s genesis in a warehouse, to bigger and better venues, like the Dallas Market Hall and Fair Park, Meltdown has grown like many of the artists the festival has helped debut. Well known electronic music superstars like Grammy Award-winning Skrillex, David Guetta, Krewella, Adventure Club, Matthew Dear, Afrojack all played their debut Texas gigs at Meltdown, to name a few. And the festival organizers say the trend is not a coincidence.
“One of the goals with Meltdown is bringing people together to see the headliners people want to see, but also to showcase artists we believe are the future headliners of tomorrow,” said Jeremy Word of Full Access.
Tickets are on sale now and festival passes and more information are available at the Meltdown Music Festival website: www.meltdowndallas.com. General admission passes are $54 and VIP passes are $84. VIP ticket perks include access to a separate no-waiting entrance to the festival, private bars located around venue, a VIP deck and a VIP pool. VIPs also receive a commemorative Meltdown VIP laminate and lanyard. Ticket prices are subject to change. Additional information can be found at: www.facebook.com/meltdowndallas.
Meltdown is also offering owner’s box packages for groups of 10-20 (purchasers must be 21+), Owner’s box packages feature an excellent view of the field stage and include tickets, parking, liquor and mixers. For more information on sales, please email jeremy@fullaccessdallas.net.
About Disco Donnie Presents & Full Access
Disco Donnie Presents (DDP) is an award-winning and recognized leader in electronic dance music event production. Since the company’s inception in 1994, DDP has produced over 10,000 live events, arena shows and outdoor festivals in over 100 cities around the world. DDP, both on its own and through partnership, develops innovative, creative and strategic business opportunities in live entertainment. For more information, please visit www.discodonniepresents.com.
Prototype Industries and Full Access are premier producers of live concerts as well as club shows in the Dallas area. Meltdown is their anniversary and flagship event every year.
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