The inaugural Club Cirque will soon be upon us and if you haven’t bought your tickets yet – what are you waiting for? Though some will be available at the door, we highly suggest you grab your tickets online ahead of time. Also, please beware of frauds and scalpers. You wouldn’t want to miss out on all the fun would you? Didn’t think so.

Here are a few other guidelines and reminders to make sure you have a seamless and worry-free Club Cirque experience.

• Date: Saturday, October 19, 2013
• Hours: 6:00 PM ET – 12:00 AM ET
• Ages: 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink with valid ID
• Tickets: Tickets are available online and limited quantity at the door through day of event.
• Location: Raymond James Stadium (South Lot), 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607
• Parking: $10

Ticket Warning

Do not buy tickets from scalpers. Beware of frauds. Assure your admission into the event by buying your ticket from an authorized ticket outlet. Club Cirque will take place rain or shine. All acts advertised have confirmed their appearance, however acts are subject to change without notice. Guard your tickets carefully – just like cash!

Zero Tolerance for Drug Use or Possession

The use or possession of any illegal drugs or substances will not be tolerated — either inside or outside the venue. If you are found inebriated at the entrance, security will not allow you to enter the festival. Event staff reserves the right of admittance refusal.

Please bring a big smile and be prepared to enjoy the full Club Cirque Festival experience — the people, music and dancing.

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.

Safety and Medical

Club Cirque is dedicated to providing the most secure and safe environment for our patrons as possible. A team consisting of public and private security, as well as medical staff, will be present throughout the entire event. If you require assistance, please look for the medical and information tents, or seek out a security or staff team member.

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 grounds.

Food

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

ATMs

There will be numerous ATMs located around the venue. ATM locations will be marked on maps available throughout the event.

Merch Booth

The Club Cirque 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 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.

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 Lip Gloss.
• YES Glowsticks, Glowing/Illuminated Costumes or Jewelry.
• YES Sealed Packs of Gum.
• YES flags, signs, and totems that do NOT 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.

Please Bring

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

Autoérotique are quite the eclectic pairing. Incorporating elements of electro, rock and even ska on some of their production, their ability to mold to any sound is quite apparent with every project they tackle. Known for transforming at from Dutch house to metal on the same record, the two Club Cirque talents have been given the loose nickname “Autobots.”

Growing up in the multi-cultural bustle of Toronto’s west end, Keith Robertson and David “Dave” Henderson have been friends from a very early age. Keith remembers, “We grew up together, we did everything together, were in the same class in the most ghetto school in Toronto, liked all the same things. It was just natural.” As they grew older, their friendship would blossom into a mutual admiration for music. First trying their hand as indie-band producers, the two made the switch to dance music after getting an epiphany while listening to Groove Armanda’s first album Northern Star at the age of 17. Shortly there after, the boys were completely engulfed in the city’s burgeoning dance scene.

Dave and Keith first broke out on the scene in 2007 with a banging electro remix of Rihanna’s hit single “Umbrella.” Known then as VNDLSM, the track was scooped up by Diplo for a mixtape giving the boys a taste of success in the music industry. With legal battles over their moniker as well as no clear direction as to where they wanted their sound to progress, the two took a step back to reevaluate. After a brief stint as producers for EMI in 2008, the group reunited again for something new.

Returning in early 2009 and signing with Dim Mak Records, their official first single “Gladiator” featured remixes by Steve Aoki, The Faint, and AC Slater. Keith says, “Well we’ve been good buddies with Steve and bunch of the people over there from way back. A lot of people were just waiting until we kind of established ourselves with the proper identity, because it was just too complicated before, we didn’t really know what we were up to. So when we finally did it was just natural, we had a bunch of tracks together and we gave them to Steve and he was just like ‘hell yeah.’ I guess basically they were waiting and, at the same time, we were kind of waiting for ourselves to get it together — but in the end that wait probably helped us come out stronger.”

February 2011 saw the release of Autoérotique’s hit debut EP, Freak, which hosted the viral banger “Turn Up The Volume” and fan favorite “Cake’splosion.” The release was loved by many different dance music fans and even inspired DJs like Joachim Garraud to remix some of its tracks.

Just recently plucked by Steve Aoki to be a part of the nationwide Aokify tour, we are excited to have the witty, charismatic duo take to the main stage for the inaugural Club Cirque in Tampa, FL on Saturday, October 19th. Tickets are still available, so grab yours today!

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Club Cirque will be here faster than you know it, and as we countdown the days until Saturday, October 19th, we’ve got some more artist news for all you circus lovers.

On this edition of the Club Cirque Drop, we’ve got a free download of Jay-Z and some battling DJs.

Crizzly gives away his latest remix Jay-Z’s track “Tom Ford”

Native Texan and crunkstepper pioneer, Crizzly has been giving fans a seemingly endless stream of free tracks recently. Known for putting his twist on hip hop smash hits, just a few days ago, the Cirque talent uploaded yet another bass-lead track with his remix of “Tom Ford” by Jay-Z. Spoiler Alert: If you were planning on taking a nap in the next 5 minutes, think again.

For his edit of “Tom Ford,” Crizzly deconstructions the original Timbaland production, bringing a provocative feeling that only crunkstep could create. With some deep, resonating 808 kicks, piercing snares, and clean hi-hats, the catchy vocals make this track a certifiable weekend anthem. And did we mention it’s free?

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Torro Torro to Judge and Perform at Red Bull Thre3Style World Finals in Toronto

Every year, DJs from all over the world battle for the chance to be the winner of Red Bull Thre3Style World Championship. These are not your average DJs – they are the cream of the crop, representing their country after winning regional and national eliminations at home. For the 2013 edition, over 20 countries will gather in Toronto for a week of blockbuster events across the city from November 4th to 9th.

On the third night of the competition, Canadian-grown Club Cirque duo, Torro Torro will be lending their talents to help judge the finalists along with Fool’s Gold frontman A-Trak. There will be a performance from the two artists following the finals at The Hoxton on Thursday, November 7th. You can make the trip to Toronto to see the show, or you can run away with Club Cirque in Tampa on Saturday, October 19th. Buy your tickets today!

Steve Aoki is certainly one of the busiest men in the music industry. Label head, producer, remixer, DJ, owner of a successful clothing line and entrepreneur, you never know what this Club Cirque talent is going to do next. We just know that when this madman takes the stage, expect to see some thrown cakes, inflatable rafts over the crowd and most of all, expect to see a lot of sweating.

Steve Aoki first started putting in work as a DJ when he was a student at the University of California in Santa Barbara. Performing under the name Kid Millionaire, Steve began producing records and hosting concerts in his living room, calling the makeshift venue, the Pickle Patch. “… 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.”

In 1996, now in his early 20s, Steve created the now world-famous label Dim Mak Records. Dim Mak is the Chinese form of martial arts also known as the “Death Touch.” Still pounding out releases 17 years after its inception, Dim Mak is still going on strong and known for its over-the-top showmanship, “My roots are in hardcore and punk. Before dance music I was writing for punk bands and screaming punk songs. 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 a producer, Steve has created a series of popular underground mix albums and tracks that have scored him success on charts around the world as well as awards from BPM Magazine and Billboard. His work as a remixer 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.

Getting ready to bring his Aokify America Tour to Tampa on Saturday, October 19th, we’re not sure what goodies he’ll bring for his performance at Club Cirque, but what we do know is that the best way to see Steve is in person. So, have you bought your tickets yet?

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Only one week stands in between us and Tampa’s inaugural Club Cirque. As we count down the final days before the event this Saturday, October 19th, ticket prices are locked in place until the final increase on Tuesday, October 15th at midnight. With world renowned talent providing the soundtrack in our UV decorative tents, fire eaters, stilt walkers, contortionists, hand-balancing acts, jugglers, ballerinas and many more visual surprises will perform among you. So come run away to the circus and secure your spot to the celebration.

Act now before prices go up on Tuesday, October 15th at midnight, buy your tickets now!

Next week, the inaugural Club Cirque event will be taking over Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, October 19th. The Aokify America Tour featuring Steve Aoki, Borgore and Waka Flocka and Autoérotique will be pounding non-stop energy in our main tent while other talents Crizzly, Torro Torro, School Boy and Nerd Rage will be testing the subs in our bass tent. To celebrate the first edition of the one-of-a-kind event, we are offering a very limited amount of tickets at a reduced rate. Get the Club Cirque 4-Pack Deal starting today and receive a 4-Pack of General Admission tickets for just $99!

Come run away and join the circus with Club Cirque next week and be a part of the debut of this unique event. UV decorative tents will play host to great music all night long as fire eaters, stilt walkers, contortionists, hand-balancing acts, jugglers, ballerinas and many more visual surprises ready to walk amongst you. Grab your friends and make your way to Club Cirque for only $99!

Don’t miss this amazing deal, buy your Club Cirque 4-Pack Deal today!

With a week remaining before we head out to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fl on Saturday, October 19th for the first edition of Club Cirque, we can finally start releasing artist schedules by tent for the anticipated event.

The Bass Tent at Club Cirque, as its name might suggest, will be filled with heavy subs and womps as breakout artists in all avenues of bass music will be providing the soundtrack for the evening. Oddly enough, we’re very excited to have some damage done to our speakers. And now, what you’ve all been waiting for – here is the bass tent artist schedule for Club Cirque.

If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, buy yours today!

Bass Tent Schedule: Saturday, October 19th

• 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM Crizzy
• 09:30 PM – 10:30 PM Torro Torro
• 08:30 PM – 09:30 PM Schoolboy
• 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM Nerd Rage
• 06:45 PM – 07:30 PM John Anthony
• 06:00 PM – 06:45 PM Mr. Saturn

When the gates close to Tampa’s first Club Cirque, that doesn’t mean the party is over. As the saying goes, after the party is the after party – and we would like to invite you to the official after party for Club Cirque taking place right after the festival ends.

Come join the #ChipotleGang and see Carnage bring his eclectic crate of monstrous tunes to The Amphitheatre in Ybor. Enjoy Club Cirque a little longer.

Tickets are available online and will be available at the door.

Start up the countdown because we are just a few weeks away from gates opening to Raymond James Stadium for the inaugural Club Cirque in Tampa, FL. But like most dance music fans, we want to start the party a little early!

Before we all gather at the Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, October 19th, step right up and be a part of Club Cirque’s Pre-party, hosted by Amphitheatre on Saturday, October 12th. Named one Tampa’s 10 best DJs/producers, regional talent Doco will be spinning some tunes that will be exactly what you need to get in the mood for the anticipated event. We’ll see you on the dance floor in a few weeks!

Volunteering is a great way to get involved and help the festival community – and there are loads of benefits for doing it too. When you volunteer at the inaugural Club Cirque, you’ll receive access to the festival, learn about operations at a major festival event and meet others like yourself with similar interests. If you’ve always wanted to get involved, volunteer or help out in the dance music community, but didn’t know how, here is your chance.

Though volunteers won’t need a ticket, you’ll be asked to complete a specific amount of shift hours in order to get access to the show. If you do not fulfill your required hours, you will be charged for a ticket with the account information you have provided. Additionally, volunteers who do not show up for their shifts will be charged as well.

If you’re interested in volunteering and running away with Club Cirque, please email volunteers@clubcirquefestival.com with your full name, email address, phone number, date of birth (to confirm that you are at least 18 years old) and attach your résumé. Once we have your application for consideration, we’ll contact you with more details.