WeAre NYE 2014 at Four Points San Diego

With an artist motto of “Always On Tour,”Steve Aoki is one of the busiest men in the music industry. Producer, DJ, label boss, and entrepreneur, you never know what this Ultimate Music Experience Pre-Party talent is going to do next.

Born in Miami but raised in California, Steve Aoki first started working as a DJ when he was a student at the University of California in Santa Barbara. Performing under the name Kid Millionaire, Steve began hosting concerts anywhere he could – no matter how illegitimate the venue, “… And the legendary house, the 6542 Sabado Tarde house. That’s where the Pickle Patch was founded. It eventually moved around, but we had At The Drive-In, !!!, The Rapture – the Pickle Patch had over 450 bands playing at all the different incarnations. We stayed there for a couple years then we moved into a frat house. We didn’t become a frat but we brought 16 kids in there, we built out a space and did shows there. Then we moved to the Biko House and we did shows there. We made the garage into a place where we could have shows.”

After graduating, and in his early 20s, Steve created the now world-famous label Dim Mak Records in 1996. The first releases of the then burgeoning imprint were far from electronic, “My roots are in hardcore and punk. Before dance music I was writing for punk bands and screaming punk songs.” With Dim Mak still in its starting phase, Steve teamed up with Blake Miller of the band Moving Units to start producing remixes under the alias Weird Science. Weird Science made their debut in 1997 with the Please Wait/Submarine EP released on Think Recordings. Remixing for artists like Bloc Party, Peaches, and Rooney, the outfit continued their efforts and coincidentally landed on Pillowface And His Airplane Chronicles, Steve’s debut mix album.

Released in 2008, Pillowface And His Airplane Chronicles was an underground success, debuting at #15 on the Billboard Electronic Chart and also reaching #8 on the Dance/Electronic Albums chart. After his “debut,” Steve’s success took on a snowball effect. Tracks like “I’m In The House,” “Warp 1.9,” “Turbulence,” and “No Beef” only fueled to the Aoki fire that was about to ensue. Steve’s output was unlike anything any artists were doing at the time, “10 years ago, I was screaming to kids at hardcore shows and a little after that, I started to DJ. When you DJ and play others’ records, you create a story for your audience and that’s part of your job and the art of being a DJ. When I produced tunes, I brought in that aggressive nature from my earlier punk years along with showmanship. There’s a difference between producing an actual song, and making a club edit. It’s the song that I get more into when it plays live. When I play shows, its second nature to scream in the crowd and let off all that energy.”

As as a remixer, Steve Aoki’s catalogue spans from names like the Jackson 5 and Lenny Kravitz, to Kanye West, Eminem and Snoop Dogg. And with his aptitude for collaborations, Steve has appeared on releases with artists like Kid Cudi, will.i.am, Afrojack, and Armand Van Helden, just to name a few.

Known for his caking, rafting, and crowd surfing skills, 2014 will see something new on Steve’s impending tour, “I’ve been doing the cakes and I’ve been doing the rafts, and I’m still doing that at my shows because that’s what people want and it’s fun and engaging. I’m bringing out this new element to the show called neon future technology, which is kind of going along with the theme that my next album is all about. It involves cryo, it involves LED and stuff that I attach onto like robotic appendages and robots on the stage.”

Robots and LEDs? March 12th can’t get here soon enough! Buy your tickets to the official Ultimate Music Experience Pre-Party at Clayton’s Beach Club in South Padre Island, Texas today to see what Steve has up his sleeve this year.

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Ultimate Music Experience will be here before you know it, and if you like saving money, make sure you buy your tickets to the official pre-party and three-day experience before prices increase as our countdown continues.

Only buy tickets from approved UME retailers and avoid frauds and scalpers like the plague – we’d hate for you to miss out on an awesome Spring Break because of an invalid ticket. Now that we have that out of the way, we’ve got a few other guidelines and reminders to make sure you have an ultimate experience.

Security and Entry

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

Bars for 21+

For patrons who are 21 and older, a selection of mixed drinks and cold beer will be served at the bars located throughout the event grounds.

Food

An assorted menu will be available for purchase in the vendor village and at various stations around the venue.

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 LED Gloves
• NO Orbs
• NO Glowsticks or Batons
• NO Laser Pointers
• 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, 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, including GoPros
• NO flags or totems which contain metal pieces, sharpened elements, or are capable of being pounded into the ground or hurting others. Totems without these pieces and deemed safe at entry will be allowed.

Acceptable Items

• OK Small Bags, Single Compartment Backpacks and Purses (maximum 10″ x 10″)
• OK Fanny Packs
• OK Non-Professional Flash/Still Cameras
• OK Ponchos
• 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 Hula Hoops
• OK Sealed Packs of Gum

Please Bring

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