Summer is quickly approaching us and for many music enthusiasts, it is one of the most anticipated times of the year. Warm weather attracts several of the best music festivals, ranging from Electric Zoo to Lollapalooza to Governor’s Ball and many more! These big festivals have announced their lineups and we are having a hard time deciding which one we like more.
ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL (EDC)
Electric Daisy Carnival is an electronic music festival which you can’t miss. With its spectacular display of special effects, unbelievable lighting and sound system, hundreds of performers and dancers, professional pyrotechnics, EDC New York will create an unforgettable experience for everyone. It will be taking place on May 17th and 18th at Citi Field, NY. The lineup for this year includes Avicii, Tiesto, Kaskade, David Guetta, Armin Van Buuren, Empire of the Sun and many more. For more details, visit: http://electricdaisycarnival.com/NewYork/
GOVERNOR’S BALL
For all of you indie rock, hip-hop and electronic music lovers, Governor’s Ball Festival is the perfect haven. These genres are becoming very popular all over the world and this event is the best place to gather everyone who shares the same music interests to have a pleasant and fun time. Some of the headliners this year are Kanye West, Kings of Leon, Lumineers, Of Monsters and Men, and one of the most famous old-fashioned rock n’ roll band Guns N’ Roses. This event will be headlining on Randall’s Island in New York from June 7th to the 9th. General Admission 3-day tickets and VIP packages are currently on sale. For more information, visit: http://governorsballmusicfestival.com/tickets/
TASTE OF COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
This summer, on June 13th to the 15th, Hunter Mountain Resort in the scenic Catskills Mountains in New York, will be hosting and inaugurating its first Taste of Country Music Festival. For everyone who enjoys country music, mountainside camping, and long hot summer nights, Taste of Country Music Festival is idealistic. Some of this year’s acts include Lady Antebellum, Justin Moore, Gloriana and country’s cutie Hunter Hayes. Now, just picture yourself with some friends seeing Lady A, Hayes and all these amazing artists singing their hits surrounded by green mountaintops…You are welcome! For more details, visit: http://tasteofcountryfestival.com
ELECTRIC ZOO
Electric Zoo Festival is another annual electronic music event where some of the hottest DJs gather together to “transform Randall’s Island into an Ibiza on the East River”. This year’s lineup isn’t set yet. However, some of the genre’s top acts who have performed in the previous years include David Guetta?), Skrillex, Tiesto, Afrojack, making this a “can’t miss event of 2013”. Electric Zoo usually takes place on Labor Day weekend and is scheduled from August 30th to September 1st at Randall’s Island Park, NYC. For more information, visit: http://www.madeevent.com/ElectricZoo/
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