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Originally posted by ucforange I for the most part agree: Miami will continue to be a popular destination for MMW but maybe it won't be quite as big as it has in the past. Still, MMW will boast an impressive amount of parties and events for at least the next 5 years or so. But can we just agree that Miami itself is what makes that place so damn amazing to party in? NYC may have more "legit" warehouse parties but never I have been anywhere, save for Awakenings itself at Gashouder can compare to the vibe you get in Miami for the really good parties. Between the palpable energy, the people getting down on the floor, and the crazy hot Latina girls, the vibe is simply unmatched. Maybe Ibiza but as I've never been there I couldn't say for sure. Drinks and accommodation might be expensive in Miami especially for that week in late March but it's a world-class nightlife spot. How many places with bad soundsystems can you even name in that city? Looking at Trade, Space, Treehouse, Story, etc, they all have great sound. When I went to ADE, the only place that even had good sound was Awakenings. The other three venues ranged from straight up bad sound (the Heidi/Steve Bug party at "Barkode") to merely adequate (Mobilee Warehouse and trance party at Westerunie).

100% agree and I will add that the pool parties and the Yachts add an extra element.

I would just add this being from New york and having Brooklyn in the backyard, yes Miami does not have the same level of warehouse parties BUT we also dont have outdoor parties in March how Mana Wynwood for example does during MMW which is a nice change from where it is still pretty cold mid March in NY. The pool parties at the hotels (Raleigh, National,etc) which a budget travel would also never experience make Miami a nice draw as well where Europe doesnt have that type of party really anywhere and certainly not in March.

I can see easily skipping MMW if you were going to the likes of DGTL or Time Warp, but the last few years for example I've done Awakenings Summer Festival in June, so MMW I still think is and will be going forward a good option for a lot of people. Side note, coming from Ny i only need to use 2 vacation days to come down from Thur night - Mon night which is an added bonus.

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Originally posted by cl384923 I would just add this being from New york and having Brooklyn in the backyard, yes Miami does not have the same level of warehouse parties BUT we also dont have outdoor parties in March how Mana Wynwood for example does during MMW which is a nice change from where it is still pretty cold mid March in NY. The pool parties at the hotels (Raleigh, National,etc) which a budget travel would also never experience make Miami a nice draw as well where Europe doesnt have that type of party really anywhere and certainly not in March. I can see easily skipping MMW if you were going to the likes of DGTL or Time Warp, but the last few years for example I've done Awakenings Summer Festival in June, so MMW I still think is and will be going forward a good option for a lot of people. Side note, coming from Ny i only need to use 2 vacation days to come down from Thur night - Mon night which is an added bonus.

Can't disagree with that!

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Originally posted by ucforange Between the palpable energy, the people getting down on the floor, and the crazy hot Latina girls, the vibe is simply unmatched. Maybe Ibiza but as I've never been there I couldn't say for sure.

Ibiza hands down is the world wide nightclub clear winner. The best clubs, sound systems and vibes I have ever encountered anywhere in the world has been there. You must go!

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Originally posted by maddhatterradio Ibiza hands down is the world wide nightclub clear winner. The best clubs, sound systems and vibes I have ever encountered anywhere in the world has been there. You must go!

I'm glad DC10 sorted their system out this year. It sounded like complete shit last year the 2 times I was in there.

DGTL Fest just announced their lineup for the 26th and 27th. A lot of my favorites on that list. March in Miami prob won't happen for me after a looooong run

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Originally posted by Rissinite DGTL Fest just announced their lineup for the 26th and 27th. A lot of my favorites on that list. March in Miami prob won't happen for me after a looooong run

Just got goosebumps. That DGTL lineup does indeed look great. Can't fault you for checking out Amsterdam during those dates.

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Originally posted by Rissinite DGTL Fest just announced their lineup for the 26th and 27th. A lot of my favorites on that list. March in Miami prob won't happen for me after a looooong run

DGTL is the best festival I've ever been too. The Spring Awakenings lineup is fucking stupid as well. We'll be celebrating my birthday on the 27th as well.

Friday is Cox, Capriati and Kolsch
Saturday is Adam and Ida all night long.

If you're going let me know! We already have our tickets and we're staying at Museumplein right next to Vondelpark.

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Originally posted by Donnie Gryphon DGTL is the best festival I've ever been too. The Spring Awakenings lineup is fucking stupid as well. We'll be celebrating my birthday on the 27th as well. Friday is Cox, Capriati and Kolsch Saturday is Adam and Ida all night long. If you're going let me know! We already have our tickets and we're staying at Museumplein right next to Vondelpark.

Just saw that Awakenings is doing a gig in NYC next February. I'm sure it won't be as good as the Dutch versions but still! Heard the Timewarp gig last weekend was actually pretty damned good.

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Originally posted by ucforange Just saw that Awakenings is doing a gig in NYC next February. I'm sure it won't be as good as the Dutch versions but still! Heard the Timewarp gig last weekend was actually pretty damned good.

Time Warp was decent on Friday and PHENOMENAL Sat. Definitely checking out this Awakenings event if its a real lineup and not like the watered down Ezoo stage.

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Originally posted by BPM_PHL Time Warp was decent on Friday and PHENOMENAL Sat. Definitely checking out this Awakenings event if its a real lineup and not like the watered down Ezoo stage.

Can't imagine a watered-down Awakenings lineup. That's just now how they roll. I would imagine there will be no less than two enormous names, as well as solid names for the rest of the lineup. Wondering if it's going to be multi-stage like Timewarp or if it will follow the Gashouder/Eindhoven model with just one stage.

At any rate, I'll be there. Just bought a round-trip non-stop to EWR

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Originally posted by BPM_PHL Time Warp was decent on Friday and PHENOMENAL Sat. Definitely checking out this Awakenings event if its a real lineup and not like the watered down Ezoo stage.

Definitely don't expect a watered down lineup..

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Originally posted by Donnie Gryphon Definitely don't expect a watered down lineup..

Been pondering this since I bought the airline ticket on Saturday, but I hope Awakenings doesn't go the Timewarp NYC model for their lineup. Sure, for a multi-genre event, that lineup is absolutely stunning. But Awakenings (and Timewarp) aren't really multi-genre festivals. I want lots of dark, brooding techno -- not sure if acts like Martinez Brothers, Villalobos, and Frank and Tony fit that mold

Would rather have less huge/flavor-of-the-year names and more straight up techno names (guys like Rodhad, Luke Slater, Klock, etc). That style of music is what has propelled Awakenings into the event it is today -- hope the programming in NYC for the most part matches the vision they've always had.

But I'll have a great time regardless

It's funny both years of Time Warp the harder stuff went over much better than the tech house.

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Originally posted by BPM_PHL It's funny both years of Time Warp the harder stuff went over much better than the tech house.

of course. The Time warp brand appeals to techno fans...it's no surprise the crowd eats up the darker techno sets and is more lukewarm about the tech-house acts.

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Originally posted by Donnie Gryphon Definitely don't expect a watered down lineup..

Do tell Donnie, do tell.

I just can't help but be skeptical about the lineup being watered down. I mean after all they are a business and will need to recoup the money the put in plus they want to make a profit. As much as I would love to see Rodhad and etc. I highly doubt we will be getting an Electric Deluxe style lineup for this. Rodhad is veritably unknown to anyone outside of the dark hard techno (saw him at Movement and he wrecked my shit). I would love to see Rod, Nina, and etc. but being the doubting Thomas that I am, I just don't see it. People call me a pessimist but I'd rather err on caution then get hyped up and be let down (IE Time Warps Armory issue yet again).

UCF theres a good chance I will go to this, it's about a 5 hour drive for me from the Cape, although driving through Rubberneckticut is probably the worst part of driving to NYC. I'll only have to take a paid vacation day on Monday, but I still need to check how much vacay time I've got stacked up to ensure my WMC trip isnt impacted.

I think the lineup will depend solely on the format. If they go 2 stages, you will surely see Adam Beyer and Friends on one stage (which is a big snooze these days in my opinon) and then most likely some more "pure" techno in Klock, Dettman, Speedy J, etc.

If they go with one stage it may be a crap shoot. They can go either way or mix and match which doesnt always make for the best outcome. If they want to keep it more for the casual listener they probably go Beyer, Ida, etc, just my thoughts anyway. I've not done an Awakenings single event but I've done the Awakenings Festival in the summer the past two years and the talent they bring is unmatched. I've done a number of festivals and to me there are none that are even close. So I would expect this to be top notch regardless but do remember it is new territory for them first time stateside, things dont always go perfect first time around.

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Originally posted by BPM_PHL Meh http://www.billboard.com/articles/n...ounce-exclusive

Well so far at least, like i thought it could go one of two ways and they went very mainstream with Adam and Ida/Pan Pot. And hammerstein ballroom....not good.

What a sorry excuse with Valentine's Day. We get soft tech and tech house all year round

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Originally posted by Donnie Gryphon Definitely don't expect a watered down lineup..

That flyer is h2blow for what I'd expect from Awakenings. Especially the venue.

I had my eye on making a trip for this, but it's a major let down imo.

And I love Adam and Ida.

I'll admit I'm disappointed and I'm FLTA's #1 Adam Beyer fan. Just wanted some harder more "techno" names. But...I'm going up there to NYC with a couple of friends and we're going to have a blast. Maybe it's not our ideal hard techno lineup but it IS going to a good time and I do have confidence that the production aspect will be top-notch.

So there's that. Have yet to go to Output so I get to knock that out the night before. Any trip to NYC with friends is always an amazing time.

well line up leaves some wanting more. Adam and Ida b2b been majorly on point this past year though and Awakenings is all about the production. What they do at Gashouder is bananas. Wonder if they'll be able to get permits for that fireworks display they always do in the dome.

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Originally posted by Donnie Gryphon well line up leaves some wanting more. Adam and Ida b2b been majorly on point this past year though and Awakenings is all about the production. What they do at Gashouder is bananas. Wonder if they'll be able to get permits for that fireworks display they always do in the dome.

Hammerstein is way too tiny and compacted to even think of doing a fireworks display.

I went to Epic 2.0 there, and the floor was an absolute disaster. Not to mention half of the people will be stuck in the balcony levels.

Just doesn't make sense to have it there, why wouldn't they use the same venue TimeWarp just used??

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