New York, NY (Top40 Charts / Insomniac) Today, Insomniac announced details for the 5th annual EDMbiz Conference & Expo, to be held June 14-16, 2016. For the first time, the three-day event will be held at
Caesars Palace, with a footprint that will double the size and scope of conference programming. Unveiled today, the three new cornerstones of EDMbiz—Experience, Technology and Aspiration—will inform a new secondary programming experience that features quick-fire discussions, unique demonstrations, and panels led by the music industry's freshest, most cutting-edge creators, innovators and talent.
"EDMbiz is a unique opportunity for our entire community to come together and shape the future of dance music," said Pasquale Rotella, CEO and Founder of Insomniac. "From artists, promoters, agents and journalists, to people who simply aspire to be part of this amazing culture, everyone has the chance to contribute to the discussion."
With these new guiding principles and expanded layout, the opportunity for ingenuity and innovation at EDMbiz has never been greater. In addition to the conference's regularly curated panelists, 2016 will see the addition of Stage Two, a town-hall environment where the newest thought leaders and trendsetters in the industry will host fast-paced talks on the latest topics impacting dance music culture.
Those looking for networking opportunities and industry-wide exposure can take advantage of the first-ever EDMbiz Hackathon, where entrepreneurs and programmers have the opportunity to come together to collaborate on and create new digital tools, a feature never before seen at a dance music conference. Further, aspiring DJ/producers can take advantage of the second year of the EDMbiz Song Contest to have their original music heard by influential artists and industry players.
EDMbiz has also added two additional ticketing tier options, in addition to the standard three-day Wide Awake Badge, which comes with full event access plus entry to select EDC Week programming. The new Kinetic Badge includes access only to Stage Two, the EDMbiz Expo and select EDC Week programming, while the new Neon Badge includes access to the Expo and the same select EDC Week club shows. Jason Bentley, KCRW's
Music Director and host of Morning Becomes Eclectic, will return to host the new-look conference.
Since its inception, EDMbiz has curated candid, groundbreaking panels such as "Drugs in Dance Music: It's Time to Talk," "Dance
Music and the Urban Ecosystem," "Content vs. Distribution: Which One Is King?" and the always anticipated "EDMbiz Artist Panel." Illustrious speakers have included Michael Rapino, CEO of Live Nation; Tony Hsieh, CEO and Founder of Zappos.com and the Downtown Project; Marc Geiger, Head of Music,
William Morris Endeavor; Rob Light, Partner and Managing Director, CAA; Paul Morris, Founder and President of AM Only; John Amato, President of Billboard; and Insomniac's own Pasquale Rotella; as well as artists Above & Beyond, Krewella, Steve Aoki, Pete Tong, Perry Farrell and
Oliver Heldens, to name a few.
All three-day passes and a discounted hotel link for EDMbiz are on sale now at EDMbiz.com. Three-day Wide Awake passes are on sale now for $349 (plus fees), the Kinetic Badge is available for $249 (plus fees), and the Neon Badge is $149 (plus fees). Badge holders will once again have access to a variety of special events during EDC Week, such as club shows featuring artists from the EDC Las
Vegas lineup at Omnia, Hakkasan, TAO and Marquee.
This year, Insomniac celebrates the 20-year anniversary of EDC, taking place at the Las
Vegas Motor
Speedway from June 17-19.
For the latest updates and announcements, visit EDMbiz.com and follow EDMbiz on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About EDMbiz Conference & Expo
Launched in 2012 as part of EDC Week and entering its 5th year in 2016, EDMbiz provides an inspired forum in which artists, managers, agents, promoters, labels, publishers, producers, advertising agencies, brand execs, technologists and entrepreneurs can discuss the most relevant topics facing dance music culture today. Attendees can also experience the best of Las
Vegas nightlife at numerous special EDC Week events taking place at some of the world's hottest clubs.
About Insomniac
Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next-generation special effects, these events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the experience is the company's top priority.
Throughout its 20-year history, Insomniac has produced more than 250 festivals, concerts and club nights for nearly 5 million attendees across three continents. Insomniac events are currently held in California, Florida, Michigan, Nevada, New York, the United Kingdom, Mexico and Brazil. The company's premier annual event, Electric
Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the largest multi-day music festival in North America, and attracted more than 400,000 fans over three days in June 2015.
The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella, and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.
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