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Ultra Returns to Downtown Miami Bayfront Park
It’s been nearly a year since the City of Miami broke ties with the iconic three-day festival, and the saga of the future home of Ultra has finally come to a close. The Miami Herald reports that city commissioners voted 3-2 Thursday, approving Ultra to return to Bayfront Park in March 2020. The fate of the …
Ultra Approved for 10 Years at Homestead, Miami Reconsiders
After the move for inviting the festival to South Beach was overruled last week 5 to 2, some Miami city officials have expressed regrets about forcing Ultra out of its residency at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami, pressured by years of complaints from residents. “It just reminded me of being in a relationship, then breaking …
Ultra Music Festival will Not Return to Virginia Key; New Location to be Announced
Ultra Music Festival has released a statement this afternoon stating they will not return to the Virginia Key location off Miami and have told the City of Miami they voluntarily will not renew their lease going forward. Ultra also noted they have had discussions with multiple venues for a new home for Ultra and that …
After weeks of drama, Ultra Miami confirms Virginia Key as their new home
After being booted from its downtown Miami home of the past several years, Ultra and the City of Miami have entered into an agreement for the festival to take place at nearby Virginia Key. The agreement is for multiple years however the City can end the contract at their option after next year if the …
Ultra Miami 2018 (Official 4K Aftermovie) + 2019 Tickets On Sale Now!
Ultra Music Festival presented this week its Ultra Miami 2018 (Official 4K Aftermovie) in support of their 2019 ticket release. The filmmaker, Final Kid, captures the productions, lineups, and scenery at the 20th anniversary of Ultra Music Festival in Miami. The 14+ minute long film highlights each individual stage that includes the Megastructure, the Main Stage, …
[BREAKING] City of Miami declines to renew Ultra’s contract, festival has no home now
Today the Miami City Commission declined to give Ultra a new 5-year lease at Bayfront Park, its home for the past 18 years (along with Bicentennial Park). The deal would have been for $2 million each year, more than double the most recent lease fee. Ultra asked for a 1 year deal as well which …
Is it the End of Ultra Music Festival at Bayfront Park in Miami?
Ultra Music Festival could lose its prime waterfront location in Miami if it doesn’t agree to annually pay $2 million to the Bayfront Park Management Trust, which is more than double the current cost to stage the event. Ultra Music Festival has been held at Bayfront Park for 18 years. Under Ultra’s most recent contract to use …
Swedish House Mafia closes Ultra Music Festival tonight!
The rumors that people wrote off earlier this year of the Swedish House Mafia reuniting for Ultra gained more steam in the past 2 weeks. With several hard to deny hints and leaks on the internet in the past 24 hours finally building to a crescendo today with instagram photos of their manager wearing a …
The EDM film ‘What We Started’ Featuring Martin Garrix, Carl Cox, David Guetta, Afrojack, Tiësto + More!
The documentary, ‘What We Started’, details the birth, resurgence, and history of electronic dance music. The executive produced film by Pete Tong features the careers of electronic dance music artists like Martin Garrix, Carl Cox, Erick Morillo, Moby, David Guetta, Afrojack, Paul Oakenfold, Seth Troxler, and Tiësto. The film also features Russel Faibisch, the co-founder of …
Ultra Music Festival 2018 Full Artist Lineup + ’20 Years Of Ultra’ Documentary Series!
Ultra Music Festival recently announced the phase two lineup to round out the full artist lineup for their 20th Anniversary edition! The Live stage sees the addition of Modestep and Fischerspooner with additional supporting artists that include Benny Benassi, Jauz, Oliver Heldens, and Cedric Gervais. Ultra has also released 2 episodes of their 5 part ‘20 …