ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL Returns to Bicentennial Park in Miami as 2-Day Festival March 23 & 24, 2007

SHERMAN OAKS, CA. (Top 40 Charts/ ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL) - As ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL (UMF), the nation's premiere electronic music extravaganza, rolls into its ninth year, its producers have announced it will expand into a two-day festival in addition to serving as the official closing festival for the Winter Music Conference. Set for Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24, 2007, UMF will return to downtown Miami's Bicentennial Park.

ULTRA's weekend kicks off that Friday afternoon at 4:00 pm and runs until midnight. Appearing over three stages is the festival headliner The CURE along with Tiesto (who is slated for a rare live performance), Deep Dish, Shiny Toy Guns and Miss Kittin.

Saturday, the world's reigning No 1 DJ for two consecutive years Paul van Dyk returns with his signature closing set marking his ninth appearance with UMF. Other turntable titans Carl Cox, Erick Morillo, Danny Tenaglia, Ferry Corsten and Richie Hawtin will perform over nine stages from noon until midnight. The complete line-up for both days will be announced at a later date.

Tickets for UMF are currently only available as two-day passes at $99.90 for general admission and $350 for VIP, plus tax and fees. VIP includes access to VIP platforms with preferred viewing of UMF stages, designated VIP tents and areas, express entry into UMF with separate VIP entrance, VIP bars, air-conditioned restroom facilities and more. Tickets may be purchased through https://www.ultramusicfestival.com now and through select retail ticket outlets beginning in January.

Since 1999, the ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL - founded by Russell Faibisch and Alex Omes - has grown to extraordinary proportions. It has branched out to produce Ultra and UMF branded sold-out events in Miami, New York City (co- produced with Ultra Records), the Caribbean and Brazil, and will soon be announcing additional events in various cities around the world. In 2006 UMF 8 ranked No 7 among international festivals in the Top 10 Festivals Chart according to Billboard (December 23, 2006). The ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL was also the recipient of the IDMA Award for 'Best International Dance Event' in 2005 and 2006.