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Electric Daisy Carnival

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If we booked EDC: Lineup suggestions for 2014's Electric Daisy Carnival
Nov. 25, 2013
With tickets on sale for the next Vegas installment, we offer up the acts we'd like to see at the Speedway.
Festival goers listen to Avicii during night 2 of the Electric Daisy Carnival, Saturday June 22, 2013.
EDC announces ticket onsale for 2014
Nov. 18, 2013
Previous buyers get first dibs starting next Monday.
Holly Madison and Pasquale Rotella pose for photos in front of the Ferris wheel where he asked for her hand in marriage during the 17th annual Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, June 23, 2013.
Lawsuit against EDC promoter Pasquale Rotella dismissed
Aug. 30, 2013
Claims made the by Los Angeles Coliseum in a civil suit against Insomniac CEO Pasquale Rotella were officially dismissed by Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday.
Electric Daisy Carnival creator Pasquale Rotella at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Glowsticks and gavels: EDC's Pasquale Rotella heads to court next week
July 24, 2013
If convicted, the rave kingpin faces nearly 14 years in prison.
Performers  are shown during the third day of the Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway early Monday morning, June 24, 2013.
As partygoers make their exodus, little parts of the Electric Daisy Carnival remain
June 25, 2013
With their fuzzy boots and neon tutus safely packed away, revelers continue to stream out of Las Vegas after three nights of partying from dusk until dawn at the Electric Daisy Carnival.
Sky Corona, 20 of La Habra, Calif. gives a bracelet to Metro Police Officer Pablo Torres during the third day of the Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway early Monday morning, June 24, 2013.
The best parts of EDC Night 3
June 24, 2013
Minimal traffic, cellular service and clothing.
Festival goers listen to Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano during day 2 of the Electric Daisy Carnival, Saturday June 22, 2013.
Spot the differences: 5 new things at EDC this year
June 23, 2013
The massive EDM fest has pushed into overdrive for its third year in Las Vegas.
The second night of the 2012 Electric Daisy Carnival featuring Headhunterz, Bassnectar, Calvin Harris and Martin Solveig at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday, June 9, 2012.
Tips from our EDC team for making the most of this weekend’s festival
June 20, 2013
Going? Trust us—you'll want to read this.
Does this look like a scene from EDC? Nope, it's just Zedd at Daylight.
Everyday Carnival: How EDC has shaped Vegas nightlife
June 20, 2013
The dance-music fest changed the shape and sound of our nightclubs. Now, those clubs are helping EDM dominate Vegas entertainment.
The third and final night of the 2012 Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, June 10, 2012.
EDC's feel is about the otherworldly performers as much as the music
June 20, 2013
“A lot of people are getting into dance music now, which is a beautiful thing, but they tend to want to treat it like rock ’n’ roll and hip-hop. I think we’re getting the message across slowly. It’s all about the experience. It’s all about the people.”
The third and final night of the 2012 Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, June 10, 2012.
EDC festival set times and schedule announced
June 19, 2013
The wait is over, and not a moment too soon -- two days before Electric Daisy Carnival kicks off at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, fest organizers Insomniac have finally revealed the full schedule and set times.
Festivalgoers listen to electronic dance music at the Circuit Grounds stage during the final night of the Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, June 10, 2012.
EDMbiz: More than shop talk, the coolest panels and why you should go
June 18, 2013
EDMbiz is back! The second annual electronic dance music conference is returning to the Cosmopolitan June 18-20, part of Insomniac’s EDC Week series of events leading up to Electric Daisy Carnival this weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Jason Bentley is back as host and co-curator of the second annual EDMbiz conference, part of Insomniac’s EDC Week.
The tastemaker: EDMbiz host Jason Bentley breaks down EDC Week’s unifying groove
June 18, 2013
Bentley has made separate careers of music supervision for film and advertising, as well as DJing nightclubs and music festivals.
The third and final night of the 2012 Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, June 10, 2012.
In love at EDC? Now you can get married at the festival
June 17, 2013
Add Electric Daisy Carnival to the list of unique ways to wed in Las Vegas. EDC organizer Insomniac has teamed up with the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapels to give festival attendees the chance to wed at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend.
The all-white Sensation is coming to Las Vegas this fall.
New Sensation: Dutch EDM festival coming to Las Vegas
June 11, 2013
Amsterdam based dance music event set for MGM Grand Garden Arena in October.
The third and final night of the 2012 Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, June 10, 2012.
EDC Week returns with nightclub shows, Bassrush Massive, EDMbiz and more
June 6, 2013
Electric Daisy Carnival is for more than the crowd who will be at Las Vegas Motor Speedway from June 21-23. Once again, festival producers Insomniac are bringing EDC Week to Las Vegas, a string of festival-related shows and events throughout town from June 18-25.
Performers dance at the discoverySTAGE during the final night of the Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday night/Monday morning June 11, 2012.
Want to perform at EDC? Insomniac's Discovery Project gives you the chance
May 10, 2013
Electric Daisy Carnival producer Insomniac is giving emerging electronic dance music acts the chance to DJ alongside their heroes at this year’s Las Vegas festival with the return of its Discovery Project competition series.
EDC 2013 reveals its lineup!
EDC 2013 reveals its lineup!
May 1, 2013
Tiësto, Avicii, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack highlight more than 200 names on the bill.
The second night of the 2012 Electric Daisy Carnival featuring Headhunterz, Bassnectar, Calvin Harris and Martin Solveig at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday, June 9, 2012.
Tickets for EDC Las Vegas sold out
April 29, 2013
Didn't score a pass? There's always EDC Week!
Taxicab Authority OKs extra cabs for Electric Daisy Carnival
Feb. 26, 2013
The Nevada Taxicab Authority will allow cab companies to put additional cars on the road during June’s Electric Daisy Carnival, but not as many as they had asked for.
Festival goers pose for a photo with a man wearing a suit of mirrors during the first night of the Electric Daisy Carnival Friday, June 8, 2012 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Electric Daisy Carnival announces 2013 Vegas dates, November 7 on-sale
Nov. 1, 2012
Pre-sale tickets to be made available beginning November 7.
Festivalgoers listen to electronic dance music at the Circuit Grounds stage during the final night of the Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, June 10, 2012.
Report: 2012 Electric Daisy Carnival brought in $207 million to Clark County
Oct. 2, 2012
Insomniac, the organizer behind June’s Electric Daisy Carnival, says the three-day event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway brought in an estimated $207 million to the Clark County economy. ...
Pedestrian killed in accident after leaving Electric Daisy Carnival ID'd by coroner
June 18, 2012
The man who died Saturday from injuries he suffered earlier in the week after being hit by a car while leaving the Electric Daisy Carnival has been identified by the Clark County Coroner’s Office as Florida resident Olivier Hennessy.
Aerial views of the final night of the 2012 Electric Daisy Carnival on Monday, June 11, 2012.
Man who was attending EDC dies from injuries received after being hit by vehicle
June 16, 2012
A man who had been hit by a vehicle Monday after attending the Electric Daisy Carnival died about 1 p.m. Saturday at University Medical Center as a result of his injuries, according to Nevada Highway Patrol officials.
Tracey Crane, 18, of Chico, Calif. and brothers Tom, center, and Ed Sharp, 19, of Pebble Beach, Calif. listen to electronic dance music at the kinetic FIELD during the final night of the Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday night/Monday morning June 11, 2012.
Police stats: Electric Daisy Carnival in Vegas far more mellow than EDC in L.A.
June 15, 2012
Despite a near 30 percent increase in attendance from last year, the number of crime and medical incidents at last weekend's Electric Daisy Carnival were on par with the previous year’s festival, with a slight uptick in narcotics-related arrests, according to statistics released by Metro Police.
Electronic Music Artist Dirty South performs during the final night of the Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday night/Monday morning June 11, 2012.
Two sets in two days with Dirty South
June 12, 2012
From Marquee Dayclub to the EDC main stage with the superstar DJ.
Electronic Music Artist Dirty South performs during the final night of the Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday night/Monday morning June 11, 2012.
A final funhouse tour of EDC Night 3
June 12, 2012
Booty shakin', romantic rides and fireworks to close out the Carnival.
Festival goers listen to electronic dance music at the Q-danceSTAGE during the final night of the Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday night/Monday morning June 11, 2012.
EDC Night 3: A stream of delirium
June 12, 2012
The first neon of EDC night 3 comes from a group of guys walking on the shoulder of the freeway, miles from the Speedway.
Festivalgoers listen to electronic dance music at the Circuit Grounds stage during the final night of the Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, June 10, 2012.
EDC Night 3: 'Let's never leave this place'
June 11, 2012
A last night under the neon halo.
The second night of the 2012 Electric Daisy Carnival featuring Headhunterz, Bassnectar, Calvin Harris and Martin Solveig at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday, June 9, 2012.
Pedestrian hit outside Electric Daisy Carnival in critical condition
June 11, 2012
A pedestrian was in extremely critical condition after he was hit by a truck outside the Electric Daisy Carnival shortly before the festival ended this morning, authorities said.