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The BPM Festival Cancels Brazil Edition

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The BPM Festival has posted a new statement following the deaths at Blue Parrot in Playa del Carmen on the last night of the festival earlier in January of this year.

“Our hearts are broken by the loss of six wonderful lives that were cruelly cut short,” begins the statement, naming all six victims killed during the shooting at the club that was hosting The BPM’s closing Elrow party. “The dance floor is where people come together to share joy, be with friends, create memories, and celebrate life. While our festival and dance community have experienced a tragedy, we’d also like to remember the magical moments, new friendships, and beautiful landscape of Mexico that we’ve all shared over the last 10 years.”

As part of the statement, The BPM Festival has announced that it will be canceling its plans for the inaugural Brazil edition of the event, plans that were announced during last month’s BPM Festival in Mexico and originally scheduled for April of 2017. The Portugal expansion plans, announced at the same time as those for Brazil but taking place in September of 2017, will continue.

The BPM Festival is not likely to return to Playa, as local Mexican officials there have banned the festival from taking place after 10 years of operation.

The victims of the tragedy were Rafael Penaloza Vega, Giovanni Arturo Amparan Saragossa (both of Mexico), Daniel Pessina (Italy), Alejandra Villanueva (USA) and two security staff, Kirk Wilson from Canada and Geovanni Francisco Ruiz Murillo (Mexico). Kirk Wilson was a well-known member of the Canadian nightlife scene as a respected doorman that had worked in the industry for years. A GoFundMe has been organized to support his family.

Read the full statement below:
 

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Local Cartel Claims Responsibility for BPM Shooting as Violence Escalates in the Area

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Police guard the entrance of the Blue Parrot nightclub in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Five people were confirmed dead on Monday morning after the Blue Parrot shooting and it seems the situation only continues to grow worse in the Cancun region.

According to Mexican news outlets, earlier today Cancun, Quintana Roo declared Emergency Code Red after an attack by armed men on the Attorney General and the Control, Command, Computing, and Communications Center (C4) at Av. Xcaret, in downtown Cancun, Quintana Roo took place.

See video of the shooting standoff at the federal center.

Additionally, the hotel zone of Cancun and the exit to Playa del Carmen are closed to traffic.

Early Tuesday, the Zetas cartel claimed responsibility for the Blue Parrot killings with these statements:

In Playa Del Carmen:

“This is to show that we are here. It was for not paying, Phillip BPM. This is the beginning. We will cut the heads off Golfos, Peloness and Chapulines.” Signed The Old Fayo Z(etas).

In Cancun:

“Heads will roll if you don’t pay up. This is just the beginning. We’re coming for you Golfos y Pelones. Authorities, don’t get involved! BPM, be on your toes bitches, we’re coming in strong to recover the plaza.” signed Fayo y El Indio Zeta Vieja Escuela”

IF YOU ARE IN THE CANCUN REGION, INCLUDING PLAYA DEL CARMEN, AKUMAL, and TULUM PLEASE STAY INSIDE.

The BPM Festival Announces Full 2017 Lineup: 460 Artists & 80 Showcases

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he BPM Festival in Playa del Carmen has now released its full lineup for 2017, featuring a total of over 460 artists and 80 separate showcases.

The 10th edition of the annual gathering will take place between January 6th and 15th 2017, a week filled with some of the most revered names in house, tech house and techno from around the world. On top of its already vast selection of label and party brand showcases, this year The BPM Festival is launching a new signature event for 2017 called The BPM Festival presents Solamente, a party which highlights the skill of marathon sets by billing The Martinez Brothers for an open-to-close performance.

The BPM Festival has also launched a selection of “Vamos A La Playa” pre-parties, with stops in Canada, the United States and Brazil and performances by Mexico’s Hector and Detroit techno pioneer Stacey Pullen.

Select individual event tickets are now on sale with full showcase lineup announcements and other breaking news occurring daily. Be the first to know exclusive showcases and party details by following The BPM Festival’s official Snapchat account for exclusive sneak peeks at lineups, artist takeovers, and behind-the-scenes looks (add @TheBPMFestival here).

The BPM Festival passes (3-day, 7-day, and 10-day) and single event tickets are on sale now while supplies last via www.thebpmfestival.com/tickets.

The BPM Festival 2017 –  Vamos A La Playa Global Tour Dates

December 26  Toronto, Canada @ NEST with Stacey Pullen
December 30  El Paso, Texas @ 301 with Hector
December 31  Las Vegas, NV @ MNTRA Presents with Hector
January 1  Toronto, Canada @ NEST with Hector
January 5  Itajai, Brazil @ Warung with Hector
January 7  Jaguaruna, Brazil @ Warung Presents at Place Beach Club with Hector

For official set times, festival map, late-breaking news and pop-up parties — download the official The BPM Festival Mobile App, now available for iPhone and Android. Get the app now to receive special guest DJ announcements during the festival, plus a handy event scheduler, BPM Radio featuring exclusive DJ mixes from BPM artists, weather forecasts, and a convenient Get Tickets feature to purchase tickets to the festival.

See the full list of artists and showcases below, as well as the trailer for The BPM Festival’s Official Documentary: Dancing In Paradise.

Connect with The BPM Festival: Online | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Beach Vibes Festival In Tulum Cancelled

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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 Mexico’s 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 festival’s website, organizers said, “The 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.” They also reassured that, “Fans who purchased all-inclusive packages will be refunded in full, including related airfare expenses”

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 Vibes’ cancellation has anything to do with regulation roadblocks. We will update our readers when more information is made available.

Listen to Over 128 Hours of Sets from BPM 2016

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Photo Courtesy of: aLIVE Coverage for TheBPMFestival.com

The BPM Festival has come and gone, and many are left with the fond memories provided by the spectacular location and music from Playa del Carmen. From the vast showcases to all the world renowned artists, there was a musical experience for anyone regardless of ones taste in underground music. Many had the pleasure of journeying to Mexico for BPM to experience this in real time, but the vast majority are left to live vicariously through Be-at.tv or wait for the recorded sets to go live online.

With BPM 2016 officially in the books, we’ve compiled a playlist of as many sets from the festival as possible. Have a listen to some of our favorites below, and check out the BPM playlist for over 128 hours of grooves from 80 artists.

Apollonia at Ya’ah Muul

To be honest – there’s no bad setting to witness Apollonia in action, but BPM yields particularly excellent results.

Satoshi Tomiie at Groove Garden Session

An eclectic range of house and techno was the name of the game when Satoshi Tomiie took to the decks at Groove Garden

Kim Ann Foxman at Pets Recordings Showcase

FM tones, 303 basslines, lush chord stabs, and of course plenty of groove – Kim Ann Foxman had it all at the Pets Recordings Showcase

Luciano at Blue Parrot

Experiencing the Cadenza boss at BPM is about authentic as it gets. Although his set at Avalon Hollywood wasn’t half bad either…

Hito at Vatos Locos

Deep tech house in it’s purest form is what Hito provided the dance floor for the iconic Vatos Locos party 

Valentino Kanzyani at Trust

It’s always a treat to see what Kanzyani pulls out of his record bag. BPM was no exception as the Slovenian was in top form at Trust 

Josh Wink b2b Heidi at Knee Deep in Sound Showcase

Between the Ovum head-honcho and Queen of the Jackathon, this is a BPM back-to-back that you’ll want to listen to

Best Events of BPM 2016

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Going to The BPM Festival essentially means suffering from constant FOMO and having to deal with schedule conflicts that are sure to test your patience and decision-making. With that said, we compiled a list of our best BPM parties for 2016 in the hope to steer you towards some solid choices. At the end of the day you must remember that it doesn’t matter what you choose, the music is undoubtedly top notch. Read more

The BPM Festival Announces Phase 2 Line-up

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bpm-fest-2016-phase-2As if The BPM Festival wasn’t already massive enough, they just announced the Phase 2 artist lineup, with 247 artists added, plus new showcases and venues for its 2016 edition taking place January 8-17, 2016 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Read more

Celebrate New Year’s on the Beach at Coincidance Festival

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“Beach and beats, fiesta and siesta.” Sounds like a perfectly doable motto regarding Coincidance Festival, a relatively new Caribbean music festival due to take place over New Year’s weekend from December 30 to January 2. Coincidance had a successful first edition with a turnout of four thousand strong during the 2014-2015 transition, and this year’s festival is bringing the heat with an additional day of fun and parties.  Read more