Damian Lazarus’ Day Zero Returns to Dos Osos, Tulum on Friday January 11th
One of the most anticipated year of the entire calendar year, Day Zero, returns to its magical home at Dos Ojos, Tulum on Friday 11th January 2019.
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Beach Vibes Festival In Tulum Cancelled
In an update on their website, Beach Vibes Festival communicated the cancellation of the event which was supposed to take place from January 27th through January 29th on a Tulum beach in Mexicoâs Riviera Maya. Artists on the bill included event organizers LCD Soundsystem Hot Chip, Carl Craig, DJ Harvey, The Black Madonna, and others.
In a statement posted on the festivalâs website, organizers said, âThe event was not coming together in the way that it was envisioned, and all parties have agreed that putting on an event that is less than 100% would be a disservice to the fans and bands alike.â They also reassured that, âFans who purchased all-inclusive packages will be refunded in full, including related airfare expensesâ
We reported back in May that Tulum city officials had decided to ban rave parties in the village so that guests can continue to enjoy their stay without being bothered by city noise such as those created by raves and parties. Although no information on specifics is known yet, the cancellation leaves us to wonder if Beach Vibesâ cancellation has anything to do with regulation roadblocks. We will update our readers when more information is made available.
Where Is The Next Ibiza?
I’ve said it before, and I will say it again: Ibiza is changing – and if anyone tells you otherwise they have either not seen it with their own eyes or are simply lying to you.
In recent months we have seen local officials closing down beach parties, imposing 6:30am club curfews and admitting that the island cannot take in much more tourism due to depleted natural and local resources. And let’s not forget the imminent end of the legendary Space Ibiza (with ENTER and Carl Cox’s Music Is Revolution both leaving the island), the rise of VIP-centered UshuaĂŻa as well as the increasing prevalence of commercial dance music throughout the Balearic island. On top of that, a recent criminal investigation by local authorities has resulted in raids at Amnesia, Space and Privilege, with four men arrested, including the owner of Amnesia and his son.
Things are changing, and Ibiza is no longer the same Ibiza of 5, 10 or 15 years ago, and while progress is natural, a large portion of dance music fans are now looking for less-regulated new destinations to freely enjoy the underground sounds of their favorite artists. Below are our top picks for the “next Ibiza” – destinations that have been and continue to be more and more popular for those seeking to party while on vacation.
Tulum Says “No” to Rave Parties
Photo courtesy of Black Book
Riviera Maya News has reported that Tulum officials have decided to ban rave parties in the otherwise quiet fishing village. According to the news, Roberto Palazuelos Badeux, president of the AsociaciĂłn de Hoteles of Tulum, has stated, “There will be no more rave parties because they bring many negative things such as a large generation of vehicular traffic. Also, such events are held all night and into the early morning, ending at 9:00 a.m. or 10 a.m.â
He went on to precise that the aim of this change is to continue creating an atmosphere in Tulum where guests can continue to enjoy their stay without being bothered by city noise such as those created by raves and parties.
This will have a particular negative effects for those making their ways to the area during BPM Festival week. While the festival itself concentrates on doing parties in Playa del Carmen, individual labels, artists and parties have been holding their own events in nearby Tulum for several years now. The most talked about of these, Day Zero by Damian Lazarus, drew in incredible praise by industry and music fans alike as one of the best parties of the entire calendar year.
Source:Â Riviera Maya News
The World’s Most Unique Festival Locations
Traena Festival in Norway. Source: Henrik Mundal Andreassen
In today’s over-saturated music market, we live in a world with more festivals than we can ever dream to attend. It therefore becomes important, when making the all-too-familiar choice of where to travel to next in the pursuit of good music, to focus not only on the acts billed but also on the uniqueness of the experience as provided by the festival surroundings themselves.
Long-running and debuting festivals alike are continuously striving to offer what others can’t: unique locations which in themselves become a selling point for anyone potentially making the trip. From castles to ore mines, idyllic beaches to the desert, we have listed below some of the most unique festival locations in the world. Read more
Damian Lazarus Announces Altered States North and Latin American Tour
Crosstown Rebels head-honcho Damian Lazarus must be having a great January, coming off an immensely successful Day Zero party in Tulum that has received massive praise from industry professionals and dance music fans alike. In fact, Billboard were so impressed the author of their article stated that he “wouldn’t be surprised if Day Zero will become the cruelly unrealistic benchmark for all parties of this nature to come.”
It is perhaps not a surprise then, that Lazarus’ Get Lost party during Miami Music Week is already offering $55 Tickets of Trust with no line-up announced (other than Lazarus of course). The label-owner and producer has now announced that he will be readying himself for the 24-hour Miami shenanigans with a 16-stop Altered States tour that will see him travel the Americas for the next two months.
Highlights include two Circoloco stops in Lima, Peru and Cordoba Argentina this upcoming weekend on top of other gigs in Ecuador, Chile and back to Argentina all before February 8th.
Following a break, he will be back on the road with a stop in Toronto and Mexico City, as well as several gigs throughout the States starting with Boondocks Houston on Feb 25th. Further stops include a much anticipated return to the iconic Spybar in Chicago on February 26th, a Brooklyn gig the next day at a still-undisclosed location as well as a Los Angeles performance at Sound Nightclub on March 4th. Lazarus will also be making already-announced visits to CRSSD Festival in San Diego, Okeechobee Festival in Florida and of course his grand finale show at Get Lost Miami.
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