The countdown begins…you look around surrounded by your friends…you feel hopeful that this year will be better than the last. For a moment, time stands still as you think back to all the good and the bad from the past year that led you to this moment.
3… 2… 1… the crowd erupts in cheers. Friends hugging one another and lovers sharing that special new year kiss. You hear your favorite artist wishing you a happy new year. You have a clean slate to promise yourself to another great year. I personally love New Years for that feeling, even better getting to experience this at a music festival. As the year is coming to a close, music festivals are popping up around the country to provide that experiences for you to ring in 2019.
Over the coming weeks I’ll be highlighting the various music festivals around the US that will be happening on or around New Years.
Let’s Talk About Decadence Arizona
First up, I think the biggest statement of a lineup is Decadence Arizona. I have been to Decadence Arizona for three years now. Mainly because I spend my holidays there and all my friends attend, the lineup is usually just a nice bonus. I personally didn’t think Decadence Arizona could top their Decadence Arizona 2016 lineup with Porter Robinson, Zedd, DJ Snake, and Jauz just to name a few off that stacked lineup.
The Lineup
To build anticipation for this year, they kicked off their first announcements to generate excitement by announcing three headliners: Skrillex, Porter Robinson and Eric Prydz. This was more than enough for most people to purchase their ticket.
Slowly but surely there were more artist announcements to have this lineup shape up to be one of the best lineups Relentless Beats has put out and they still have MORE artists to announce.
Some standout names I am excited for aside from the main headliners include: Above & Beyond, 4B, Solardo, & Skism b2b Trampa. Another seller for me on this lineup is Nghtmre b2b DJ Diesel for the Countdown set. DJ Diesel AKA SHAQ has been taking the EDM community by storm by throwing down some filthy dubstep sets across the country. I don’t know about you, but seeing SHAQ ring in the new year with the legend Nghtmre will be memorable. I am interested to see the rest of the announcement lineups as you can tell there are some big names on here, but more room for dubstep, house and trance names to be added.
Ticket Information
General Admission passes for Decadence Arizona are on sale now for $199, before fees. VIP passes will be available at two levels: Standard VIP, including everything that a GA ticket provides plus express VIP entrance, a commemorative lanyard, access to VIP lounge, access to VIP viewing deck, premium restrooms and passed desserts in the VIP areas. Platinum VIP includes everything that the Standard VIP pass includes, plus: complimentary drinks, side stage viewing, access to artist hospitality lounge, steakhouse quality dinner, exclusive festival gift bag, and festival concierge. You must be age 21 and up to purchase Platinum VIP passes. For full details and all ticket options, visit www.decadencearizona.com. Decadence Arizona is an 18+ event.
If you have never been to an event in Arizona, I highly recommend it! The Arizona rave scene is what got me into going to festivals in the first place and I have some of the best memories from my events there. Check out my review of last year’s Decadence Arizona to get you excited too!
If you are interested in going to Decadence Arizona, here’s some things to consider:
- The Lineup!: if it’s for you or not
- Travel: Are you willing to travel and how much would it cost (i.e. driving vs. flying)?
- Lodging: Where would you stay and how much would it cost?
I hope this helps! Wishing you an awesome New Years 🙂
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