For Day After Festival talent Nicky Romero, music has always been an integral part of his life. Armed with a distinctive signature sound and a very thriving output of ideas, Nicky Romero has become an increasingly influential force in the the global music arena.

Born Nick Rotteveel in Amerongen, Holland, Nicky Romero began his musical prowess as a drummer hitting his first snare at the age of six. Though he played for bands and in marching bands throughout his adolescence, after year of playing drums every day and night, he swapped them out for turntables, “I wanted to make it in music for a long time but I didn’t know how or where at the time, then I discovered EDM and it really got me hooked. I used to work in a local bar, collecting empty glasses, cleaning and working the coat check. I looked up to that guy in the booth playing tracks and making everyone happy by playing killer tunes.”

Early in his DJing career, after a brief stint spinning house and r&b, his lust for music production began to grow, “I discovered I had a passion for making music as much as I did listening to it.” After graduating high school, Nicky went to work producing music. By 2008, the young talent had already caught the eye of the Once Records imprint which released his first tracks “Privilege,” “Qwerty,” and “Funktion One.” Gaining some traction, Nicky started signing his records to more established labels like Spinnin’ Records, Fly Eye Recordings, Toolroom Records. This was just the confidence boost he needed to send David Guetta a bootleg of “When Love Takes Over.” When the French heavyweight saw the how much success the track had online, Guetta took the budding artist under his wing, “[David Guetta] takes the time to develop people’s knowledge and understanding and I am so grateful I was one of those lucky enough to be part of that experience.”

In the studio, Nicky’s talents are always in high demand. He produced a track on Rihanna’s album Unapologetic, has remixed for Madonna, and has collaborated with the likes of David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Fedde Le Grand, and NERVO. When he teamed up with Avicii, their track “I Could Be The One” was a worldwide success, debuting at #1 on the UK Dance Chart.

With his Protocol brand, Nicky Romero continues to showcase the latest and greatest sounds through the record label, club night and radio show. Celebrating the release of his edit of R3HAB and Lucky Date’s “Rip It Up” and continuing to push his sound forward, we’re excited to welcome Nicky Romero to The Day After Festival going down January 10-12th in Panama City.

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The Day After Festival is finally here and we have a warning to those that like to procrastinate – you only have a few more hours before the event to enjoy a reduced ticket price before an increase meets you at the gates. With talents like Afrojack, Calvin Harris, and Hardwell all making their way to Panamá, you definitely don’t want to miss this epic event.

Purchase your tickets now before they increase day of show!

Panamá’s The Day After Festival is right around the corner and we are about to have the time of our lives! But before we get down to the sounds of Hardwell, Calvin Harris and Afrojack at our main stage, we’ve got some helpful tips and information to make sure you and your friends stay safe and responsible at this year’s event.

Stay Hydrated

There will be a lot of dancing January 10-12th and sometimes people will get sick from overheating and dehydration. We encourage you to drink lots of water, but remember drinking too much water can be dangerous!

Accidents surrounding music events have been associated with low levels of electrolytes that are lost along with water when one becomes dehydrated. Such low levels of electrolytes, especially salt, can lead to brain swelling, seizures, heart problems and even death.

So be sure to alternate between water and sports drinks that will naturally be provided for you. Gatorade will be made available upon request at information and medical booths located throughout the festival grounds.

Festival Costumes Encouraged

We will have world renowned acts pumping great music all night, so be sure to wear something comfortable, lightweight and easy to dance in. Dark colors absorb heat rays, so avoid wearing all dark clothes. You should also steer away from heavy fabrics and faux furs, always remembering that comfortable tennis shoes are the best option on the dance floor.

Find Your Buddy

The Day After Festival is set to draw in thousands of amazing people from the Americas, so it could be really easy to get separated from your group. Always keep track of where your friends are by setting up meeting points and sticking together.

Look out for one another. If you and your friends have been sweating, grab some water for the group to replenish nutrients lost – you can’t live off dancing alone. We will have personnel stationed around the festival, so be sure to ask for help if you or one of your friends needs it.

Is There a Doctor in the House?

Medical personnel will not only be readily accessible but ready to assist you at any time in the medical tent. Assistance is available to you should you need anything at all. Gatorade will also be made available upon request.

If you are feeling unwell, seek medical attention immediately. Your health and safety is more important than waiting for the drop.

There are plenty of ways to stay safe at The Day After Festival this year, so don’t miss out on your chance to go. Tickets are still available, buy your tickets today!

If you lose a personal item at The Day After Festival, don’t lose hope! You can still recover IDs, cell phones, personal clothing items and more at the lost and found located at the Ticket Plus Box Office. Their hours are Friday 5:00 PM – 4:00 AM, Saturday 4:00 PM – 4:00 AM, and Sunday 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM. All unclaimed items will be taken to the main Ticket Plus office on Monday. To get in touch with Ticket Plus, call 507-306-0555.

Outside of ushering in a new year, we are equally as excited that The Day After Festival is just days away. Time is running out, so be sure to grab your tickets to the massive event to save big.

On this edition of our Day After Sound Clash, we are merging two artists who definitely have things under control. Though one is known for his dirty Dutch sound and the other for his ability to emote through any type of electronica, we’re excited to welcome Afrojack and Calvin Harris to Panama for The Day After Festival.

Afrojack

Afrojack is one of the biggest artists in the music game right now. The Dutchman made his debut in 2006 with the single “In Your Face” which scored #60 in the Dutch Top 100 and #3 in the Dutch Dance Top 30. A few years later, the budding talent started his now distinguished imprint Wall Recordings where he released a handful of his early hits like “Math” and “Drop Down (Do My Dance)” in 2008.

In 2010, Afrojack exploded with the release of “Take Over Control” with Eva Simmons. Filled with dirty synthesizers and a signature jackin’ house beat, the track was an instant worldwide club and chart hit and the record went platinum in the U.S. Success for the young artist has only continued to mount as his remixing efforts have been requested for a variety of artists including Michael Jackson, Avicii, PSY and even Donna Summer. Closing out 2013 with a bang, Afrojack’s latest efforts include a remix of Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” and a fresh original with “The Spark.”

Known for his playful use of Latin-inspired drums, high-pitched melodies, and insatiable energy, this dirty Dutch pioneer is just getting started. Get ready to for Afrojack to take over control at Figali Plaza for The Day After Festival.

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Calvin Harris

Calvin Harris was one of the most successful songwriters in the world this past year. But his massive success came from humble beginnings. The Grammy nominated Scot was first drawn to electronic music around 1999 and began to record a series of demos at home. His first two songs “Da Bongos” and “Brighter Days” came out a few years later under the moniker Stouffer. Though his follow up track “Let Me Know,” with vocalist Ayah had relative success, Harris’ debut album I Created Disco was when things started to really heat up.

Released in 2007, the album debuted at #8 on the UK Albums Chart and by the following year, it was certified gold. Audiences were immediately drawn to tracks like “Acceptable in the 80s” and “The Girls” for their synth-pop electro influences coupled with catchy lyrics and universal melodies. Over the years, Calvin Harris has amassed countless hits and has produced songs for some of the music industry’s most popular artists like Mary J. Blige, Ke$ha, and Rihanna. To add to his long list of accomplishments, Harris’ 2011 single, “Feel So Close,” was his first solo single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States – a feat many dance artists can only dream of! “It’s an emotional, almost an emo vocal,” Harris says, “I can’t remember the last time guitars were in dance music like that. Also, it’s all real instruments. Nothing’s fake there: it’s real music, real melody and actual emotion. A lot of dance music now, it’s about being in the club and popping bottles over this cheap-sounding synth that people can make so easily and get somebody else to mix. I’m not about that.”

Still buzzing from his massive remix of Fatboy Slim and Riva Starr’s “Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat,” Harris’ latest release of “Under Control” with Alesso and Hurts, proves Calvin Harris will surely have things under control when he takes the stage at Figali Plaza for The Day After Festival.

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As we say farewell to 2013, our one toast is to another year of great music, friendship, and most importantly, dancing. And what better way to kick off 2014 than by attending a festival that will rival any event you will go to for the rest year? The Day After Festival will be just that!

No matter what what corner of the world you are coming from, Day After‘s travel packages are the easiest way to travel to the anticipated event. Our packages offer the best service to carry your trip from the moment you take off all the way through to the return journey home. There are many options to choose from, so take advantage of picking a package that’s perfect for your plans and preferences.

Travel Packages

Special offers and packages available on for The Day After 2014 attendees.

Hotel Marriott Panama

To book your Day After Festival package with Hotel Marriott Panama, please email reservas5@colon2000.com of Aventuras 2000. Offers are valid until January 15, 2014.

Regular Package:

• Single $665 per person
• Double $375 per person
• Triple $325 per person

VIP Package:

• Single $759 per person
• Double $459 per person
• Triple $419 per person

Each Package Includes:

• Four (4) nights and six (6) days of lodging.
• Nights included: Thursday (January 9), Friday (January 10), Saturday (January 11), Sunday (January 12).
• Breakfast
• Three (3) day ticket access to The Day After Festival.
• Airport to Hotel to Airport shuttle service.

Hotel Country Inn & Suites Panama Canal

To book your Day After Festival package with Hotel Country Inn & Suites Panama Canal, please email reservas5@colon2000.com of Aventuras 2000. Offers are valid until January 15, 2014.

Regular Package:

• Single $565 per person
• Double $315 per person
• Triple $285 per person

VIP Package:

• Single $659 per person
• Double $409 per person
• Triple $379 per person

Each Package Includes:

• Four (4) nights and six (6) days of lodging.
• Nights included: Thursday (January 9), Friday (January 10), Saturday (January 11), Sunday (January 12).
• Breakfast
• Three (3) day ticket access to The Day After Festival.
• Airport to Hotel to Airport shuttle service.

Continental Hotel & Casino Panama

To book your Day After Festival package with Continental Hotel & Casino Panama, please email reservas5@colon2000.com of Aventuras 2000. Offers are valid until January 15, 2014.

Regular Package:

• Single $575 per person
• Double $325 per person
• Triple $285 per person

VIP Package:

• Single $675 per person
• Double $415 per person
• Triple $389 per person

Each Package Includes:

• Four (4) nights and six (6) days of lodging.
• Nights included: Thursday (January 9), Friday (January 10), Saturday (January 11), Sunday (January 12).
• Breakfast
• Three (3) day ticket access to The Day After Festival.
• Airport to Hotel to Airport shuttle service.

Crowne Plaza Panama

To book your Day After Festival package with Crowne Plaza Panama, please email salesagent@gamboatours.com of Gamboa Tours.

Pricing:

• General Admission Package: $316 per person (double room)
• VIP Admission Package: $406 per person (double room)

Each Package Includes:

• Three (3) nights and four (4) days at the selected hotel. Prices per person on double rooms
• Nights included: Friday (January 10), Saturday (January 11), Sunday (January 12)
• Breakfast
• Airport to Hotel to Airport shuttle service.
• Three (3) day ticket access to The Day After Festival.

Le Meridien Panama

To book your Day After Festival package with Le Meridien Panama, please email salesagent@gamboatours.com of Gamboa Tours.

Pricing:

• General Admission Package: $359 per person (double room)
• VIP Admission Package: $449 per person (double room)

Each Package Includes:

• Three (3) nights and four (4) days at the selected hotel. Prices per person on double rooms
• Nights included: Friday (January 10), Saturday (January 11), Sunday (January 12)
• Breakfast
• Airport to Hotel to Airport shuttle service.
• Three (3) day ticket access to The Day After Festival.

InterContinental Playa Bonita

To book your Day After Festival package with InterContinental Playa Bonita, please email salesagent@gamboatours.com of Gamboa Tours.

Pricing:

• General Admission Package: $639 per person (double room)
• VIP Admission Package: $729 per person (double room)

Each Package Includes:

• Three (3) nights and four (4) days at the selected hotel. Prices per person on double rooms
• Nights included: Friday (January 10), Saturday (January 11), Sunday (January 12)
• All inclusive meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and open bar.
• Airport to Hotel to Airport shuttle service.
• Three (3) day ticket access to The Day After Festival.

Your vacation to Panamá City for The Day After Festival is in just a few days and what better way to learn about the Republic than to explore the many museums, historical monuments, and art exhibits located conveniently around the country’s capital. One of the best things about Panamá is that you can explore the region to the fullest extent without breaking the bank. The Day After Festival starts at 6:00 PM each day, so that gives you plenty of time to explore Panamá City during the day and then head off to Plaza Figali at night.

Here a some popular spots to check out during your stay – all entry fees are no more than $5.00 or free.

Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas

Panamá City’s Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas is operated by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. This marine museum features two small aquariums and a nature trail through a patch of dry forest containing sloths and iguanas.

Museo de Arte Contemporáneo

The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo, located in Panamá City, is a privately owned museum that features the best collection of Panamanian art anywhere. You can also find a collection of works on paper by Latin American artists and the museum hosts the occasional exhibition by foreign or national artists.

Panamá Canal Murals

New York artist William B. Van Ingen depicted the story of the canal’s construction. Mounted in the rotunda of the Panamá Canal Administration Building, the paintings hold the honor of being “the largest group of murals by an American artist on display outside the United States.”

Panamá Viejo Ruins

Panamá Viejo is the remaining part of the old Panamá City and former capital of the country. Here you’ll find many buildings that tell Panamá’s history like the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, which is the best-preserved building of the ruins, Casa Alarcón, the town’s best-preserved and largest known private residence, and the Puente del Rey (Bridge of the King), which may be the oldest standing bridge in the Americas.

Parque Natural Metropolitano

The Parque Natural Metropolitano, located north of downtown Panamá City, is a tropical semideciduous forest within the city limits where you can have the pleasure of escaping city life. There are two main walking trails that join to form one long loop, a lookout that offers panoramic views of the city, and a countless variety of mammals in the park and living in the Río Curundú.

Plaza de Francia

This plaza, located at the tip of the southern point of Casco Viejo, pays tribute to the role of the French during the construction of the canal. The large stone tablets and statues are dedicated to the 22,000 workers who lost their life trying to finish the project.

The Panamá Canal

You can’t miss one of the seven wonders of the world during your visit. The Canal de Panamá is a 50-mile waterway that transports ships from sea level to 85 feet using a series of gravity-powered locks. The shortcut greatly reduced the amount of time taken for ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

The Day After Festival is just a few days away and soon we’ll be dancing along the beautiful shores of Panamá. As we start gearing up for our impending vacation soundtracked by world-renowned talent, we will be are releasing the artist schedule for the anticipated event. Plan ahead and find out when your favorite artists are playing at The Day After Festival this year with the artist schedule.

From the sounds of the underground to the boom of the big room, here is the complete artist schedule for The Day After Festival going down in Plaza Figali on January 10-12th:

Day 1: Friday, January 10, 2014

• 02:30 – 04:00 AM Hardwell
• 01:30 – 02:30 AM Dyro
• 12:30 – 01:30 AM Dannic
• 11:30 – 12:30 AM Billy The Kit
• 10:30 – 11:30 PM David Solano
• 09:30 – 10:30 PM Connor Cruise
• 08:30 – 09:30 PM Jack Novak
• 07:30 – 08:30 PM Mixify DJ Contest Winner: Marc-Oh!
• 07:00 – 07:30 PM Luis & Prada

Day 2: Saturday, January 11, 2014

• 02:30 – 04:00 AM Deorro
• 01:00 – 02:30 AM Afrojack
• 12:00 – 01:00 AM Quintino
• 11:00 – 12:00 AM Martin Garrix
• 10:00 – 11:00 PM Apster
• 09:00 – 10:00 PM Franky Rizardo
• 08:00 – 09:00 PM Anna Lunoe
• 07:00 – 08:00 PM Dano
• 06:00 – 07:00 PM Leroy Styles
• 05:30 – 06:00 PM Fidel Coronado

Day 3: Sunday, January 12, 2014

• 10:30 – 12:00 AM Calvin Harris
• 09:30 – 10:30 PM Nicky Romero
• 08:35 – 09:30 PM NERVO
• 08:15 – 08:35 PM NERVO B2B w/ R3hab
• 07:15 – 08:15 PM Sydney Samson
• 06:15 – 07:15 PM R3hab
• 05:30 – 06:15 PM DJ Luis Lopez
• 04:00 – 05:30 PM Tom Sawyer

Hundreds of DJs from all over world entered Mixify’s Day After Festival DJ Competition. Thousands of fans tuned into the Day After Festival themed sets on Mixify and voted on their favorite finalists. After tallying all the votes cast in the contest, we’re proud to give a huge congratulations to Marc-Oh! of Miami, FL the winner of The Day After Festival’s Mixify DJ Competition!

Not only will Marc-Oh! be performing an opening slot at The Day After Festival on Friday, January 10th, but he’ll also receive hotel accommodations for two nights, four three-­day VIP tickets to the festival, and serious bragging rights after sharing the stage with artists like Hardwell, Afrojack, Calvin Harris, and Nicky Romero.

Tickets for The Day After Festival are still available, buy your tickets today!

Listen to Marc-Oh!’s Mix

The Day After Festival is just around the corner. Soon, we will be gathering at Figali Plaza to celebrate and dance in beautiful Panamà. Have you bought your tickets yet?

In this edition of our Day After Sound Clash, we’re going down under and then getting a little Dutch. Though one artist is known for her delicate sounds and the other, for his jacking beats, we can’t wait to see Anna Lunoe and Apster perform at this year’s Day After Festival.

Anna Lunoe

Though the name Anna Lunoe may sound new for those of us on the Western Hemisphere, she has been blazing a trail on the Eastern hemisphere for quite some time now. The Aussie grew up in a household with many older brothers who assumed she wasn’t “cool” enough to like the music they were listening to. In an attempt to earn some cool points, Anna dug through the bargain bin of her local CD store until sundown. As a result, a young Anna had with an bizarre knowledge of 90s hip-hop, movie soundtracks and early experimental electronic music.

Making a name for herself as a host on Sydney station fBi Radio, Anna was always one step ahead of the game with an ear for what emerging sounds would be the the next big thing. As a result, Anna was named one of Sydney’s 100 Most Influential People.

Her productions, much like her regarded DJing technique, is a wide range of dance music genres. Her first release came out in 2011 with a disco-inspired collaboration with Wax Motif in “Love Ting.” The track was a club hit and championed everywhere from Australia’s revered Triple J to BBC Radio One. After trailblazing down under, Anna moved to Los Angeles to build her growing empire in 2012. Her 90s house influenced collaboration with Touch Sensitive “Real Talk” hit #1 on the Beatport Indie Club chart and stayed there for an unprecedented three months.

Though the tempos of her songs may fluctuate, the sound of Anna Lunoe remains a blend of house, garage, indie pop, and bass influences. Often adding her own distinct and delicate vocals, Anna adds a femininity to club music unlike any other. Celebrating her latest release “Breathe,” out on Fool’s Gold, get ride for a smooth ride when Anna Lunoe performs at The Day After Festival in Panamà.

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Apster

Armed with rolling drums and bouncy chords, Apster embodies everything the Dutch house music scene has to offer. With releases on labels like Spinnin’ Records, Wall Recordings and Dim Mak, Apster’s productions always leave fans wanting more.

Apster’s passion for music has been a long time coming, “I always was into music,” he says, “It started with hip hop and R&B. As I grew older, [when I was about 15 or 16 years old], my interest for EDM was began to grow on me and I started to play with a mix program on the computer called Atomixmp3 – that’s when I knew my dream was to become a big DJ.”

His first production, “King Selassie,” came out in 2008, but his remix with Joey Suki on the Bassjackers’ track “Enowapi” is what propelled Apster to an international spotlight. Artists like Laidback Luke, Erick Morillo and Roger Sanchez added the track to their crates which lead to an influx production requests for the young artist. Since then, his success has only multiplied as tracks like “Marrakech” and “Bucklekneez” have become global club anthems.

Known for his enticing melodic drops and deep, distorted basslines, Apster is a mainstay on Afrojack’s Jacked crew. Currently infecting all corners of the world with his massive electro sounds, prepare to be jacked when Apster makes his way to Panamà for The Day After Festival.

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