Top Five Labor Day Weekend Destinations

Labor Day is the unofficial “last day of summer” so many of us anticipate this weekend. Most people take advantage of this three day weekend and make the most of it by planning a kind of “mini vacation” where we can escape and enjoy the last days of summer. But where does everyone usually go?

According to Patrick Clarke of travelpulse.com, Expedia revealed 2014’s top Labor Day destinations in North America based on their flight booking for last year.

Here are the Top Five:

5. Chicago! Chicago is on its 37th year of holding the Chicago Jazz Festival. It is a three day free event that both locals and people from out of town can enjoy on Labor Day Weekend. Another reason to visit Chicago for Labor Day Weekend is the North Coast Music Festival. It is a 3 day event that will be featuring musical acts including Steve Aoki, The Roots, Atmosphere, and many more.

4. Orlando! Orlando is home to a number of attractions so its no wonder why it was a top destination. Not only can you visit Walt Disney World and Sea World but there are also numerous summer festivals happening not only Labor Day Weekend but all summer long.

3. Cancun! What doesn’t Cancun have to offer? Those who travel to Cancun for Labor Day Weekend will get to enjoy white, sandy beaches and plenty of pool and parties. You can go on a cruise or stay a long side the beach in any number of hotels.

2. New York! One major draw to NYC for Labor Day Weekend for some people is Electric Zoo. This 3 day EDM music festival will take place at Randall’s Island Park and will be featuring artists like Galantis, Above & Beyond, and Zed’s Dead just to name a few.

1. Las Vegas! It is no surprise that Las Vegas takes the spot as the number one place to visit for Labor Day Weekend. Las Vegas is essentially a playground for adults, with its unlimited supply of pool parties, casinos, and clubs with big name DJs, so it makes sense its the most popular way to say goodbye to the summer season. This year, Till Dawn Group has got you hooked up if you are going to Vegas for Labor Day Weekend. Till Dawn Group can provide you with free access to night clubs Friday all the way up to Labor Day but also day club access the entire weekend as well. If your planning a spontaneous trip to Vegas this weekend, we’ve got the hook ups to discounted room rates too!

Where ever you end up this weekend, have a great time, be safe, and enjoy your last days of summer!

-Anissa

NixFix Presents: Vegas Nights

Vegas is coming to the OC this weekend! NixFix and Till Dawn Group will be hosting an event at the Yost Theater in Santa Ana this Friday and the event will be Las Vegas themed – bottle service and all. The event will be upscale attire and will feature sounds from DJ Griff.

$20 presale tickets are available online here. The ticket covers bus transportation to and from the venue with buses leaving from College Park at Cal State Fullerton at 9pm. Tickets will be available at the door for $30.

Tables for bottle service are still available and tickets will sell out, so grab yours quick! Don’t forget to come in your best Vegas-style attire. For more information, contact info@tilldawngroup.com.

-Chanel

Kaskade Signs Residency with XS and Encore Beach Club

On Wednesday January 15th, Kaskade signed a multiyear residency with Encore Beach Club and XS Nightclub in Las Vegas. Kaskade will be playing 50 shows through January 2017, 30 at XS and 20 at Encore Beach Club. 2015 has already proved to be a big year as Kaskade is the first EDM producer to be signed to Warner Brothers Records (Billboard.com), and XS also recently underwent a $10 million renovation. The Encore was Kaskade’s first recidency back in 2010, and he is very excited too be back in 2015.

By: Danny McMahon

Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas is Coming!

With all the Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas postings and announcements, the excitement is growing for every attendee! Within the past few days alone the documentary/after-movie trailer has been released, the lineup announcement date has been set, and Pasquale Rotella has given a statement in response to the increased impatience of ticket-holders who want to know who will be performing. May 27^th will kick off this years’ pre-EDC hype with the official line-up announcement, and only two days after that on the 29^th, the after-movie “Under the Electric Sky” will be in theaters! If this isn’t enough excitement for you all, EDC LV is only 43 days away! While you wait for the lineup, Rotella writes in his letter to fans that he feels the lineup should not matter as much as the experience of EDC itself and he is right! The emotion involved in being under the electric sky is so sensational and impressive that the DJs’ in attendance are simply a bonus for the 3 days of peace, love, unity, and respect. So be patient and focus on the excellent times that you are about to have. For you fitness junkies its go-time at the gym, and for those of you with the artistic and designer touch, get those outfits ready because those 43 days will fly by. School sessions are wrapping up, people are graduating, and summer is upon us. It’s time to get your tickets if you haven’t already, and if you want a shuttle pass with no lines, use Till Dawn Groups EDC Shuttle passes! If you are too impatient to wait for shows at EDC however, TDG also has some excellent artists lined up at both Lure in LA and at Sutra in Orange County so get your tickets and practice your dance moves with us! Notable names include DJ Wes Wes, ATB, Sex Panther, Michael Woods, Stafford Brothers, Rusko, Vice, and more.

Via: GDE and Your EDM

By: Alex Porter

Insomniac Can’t Catch a Break

As one of the most well known music event production companies in the world, Insomniac is inevitably going to have some haters. Despite the hundreds of thousands of people that love the events produced by the partnered companies Insomniac and Live Nation, there are still people that are going to have negative views of the events for some reason or other. Unfortunately someone has taken it past simple complaints and filed a lawsuit. They are suing because they feel that as a volunteer they should be getting paid for their work at music festivals due to the long shifts. The lawyers are arguing that the volunteers are promised things such as lunch breaks, free food, and free water, but do not actually receive those things when the events take place so they want payment. Volunteers are promised free entry to the events and for a festival like Electric Daisy Carnival, free entrance is much more valuable than getting paid minimum wage for a few hours of work. With federal minimum wage at $7.25, working for one night of the event wouldn’t even begin to cover the cost of the three day ticket, especially after taxes! As someone who has signed up to volunteer for Insomniac in the past, the Night Owls are pretty clear about calling it VOLUNTEERING. While the lawyers say the title doesn’t matter if the labor laws are bent or broken, I wouldn’t complain too much considering the free entrance to the event would be worth more. Sounds to me like the plaintiff just wants to attack a company with lots of money and gain personally without thinking of how this will affect the thousands of people purchasing tickets to these events in future. All it takes is one complaint though, so hopefully this lawsuit falls through as expected and Insomniac and Live Nation can continue festival plans without a hitch.

Via: Dancing Astronaut and Class Action

By: Alex Porter

The Remembrance Festival: In Honor of Bingo Players’ Paul Baumer

Today a new song by Bingo Players has been released, titled “Knock You Out”. Bingo Players debuted the song at The Remembrance Festival, a music festival in March in honor of Bingo Players very own Paul Baumer. Baumer lost his battle to Cancer late in 2013, and for those who attended Skills Events’ Pop NYE this past year, the news that Bingo Players would not be filling their set time due to the loss was hard to hear. Bingo Players’ Maarten Hoogstraten announced that despite Baumer’s passing on Bingo Players would always be plural, and The Remembrance Festival was created. Part of the festivals proceeds are donated to two cancer research centers and the excellent line-up drew in a great crowd. Bingo Players, Dada Life, Bassjackers, Carl Tricks, Chuckie, David Tort, Henry Fong, Makj, and Tommy Trash performed at the festival, with the crowd dancing along for a good cause. Bingo Players may have lost a half, but Maarten is making sure the two-man group never dies. There are many upcoming shows, with two in Las Vegas in the coming months. On April 24, 2014 and June 14, 2014, Bingo Players will be performing in Vegas and YOU need a way to get there! Till Dawn Group can take care of your travel needs with party busses, limos, and hotels so that you have nothing to worry about except dancing the night away to “Knock You Out”.

Via: Your EDM

By: Alex Porter

A New Sin City

There are new attractions on the Vegas strip that are sure to capture some of the limelight. A 550-ft observation wheel called the High Roller has began operating and with a fabulous view of the strip its something you don’t want to miss. It is part of a $550 million dollar project that includes shopping, dining and entertainment. Attractions are not the only things that are beefing up the Strip. The Cromwell, a new boutique hotel, is set to open Memorial Day Weekend. It will include a casino, celebrity restaurants and the famous Drais after hours club. They have also added a Drais dayclub and nightclub with a rooftop pool that will have you partying like never before. Another new hotel is set to open Labor day weekend with three nightlife hotspots. Along with the nightlife hotspots the SLS hotel will open the Bazaar restaurant by José Andrés and retail from Fred Segal. With so many new things to see and do you will want to book a long weekend. Book with Till Dawn Group for discounted hotels and club guestlists. Bring a group of friends out to Sin city to experience all of the new attrations. For a list of other new attractions visit the article.

Via: Houston Chronicle

By: Jasmine Knighten

Marquee Dome, Winter Pool Party

Last Sunday, February 16th, Marquee Dayclub made history by doing the first ever Pool Party during the Winter (at least one that wasn’t freezing!) Marquee was able to pull this off by building a mega structure/dome covering the entire pool area and having it temperature controlled. The event was a huge success, which would lead to believe this will not be the last time we see these types of events during the Winter months.

The party was done in conjunction with Insomniac, and was branded as the “Halfway to EDC” Party. DJs included Dash Berlin, Candyland, Firebeatz, Lema, Kennedy Jones, and Paris Blohm. The event was said to have over 5,000 attendees, and the vibe and energy were unreal. This had to have been one of the busiest days Marquee Dayclub had ever seen, with the Nightclub area being opened as well for guests!

Till Dawn Group was one of the many hosts on the day, and our group of over 100 enjoyed themselves beyond believe! Those who came with our company were given FREE entry on our Guest List, plus we had a VIP table area to host our guests. The event was an indoor/outdoor experience like no other.

With Vegas being the competitive, one-up style market that it is, it’s only a matter of time before someone copies Marquee’s amazing idea. But no matter what, they will never be able to say they were the “first”.

Till Dawn Group works closely with Tao Group and Marquee, so we will keep you informed about the next event of this type, so stay tuned!

By: Joe Scott

Move over Las Vegas, SBE is coming…

The SLS, which is Las Vegas’ newest Luxury Casino/Hotel, is set to open Labor Day Weekend 2014. While even though the SLS is on the North end of the Las Vegas strip, that shouldn’t stop clients from making the trip to this new over the top destination! SLS is owned and operated by SBE, a premier company that owns many hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs throughout the United States.

Till Dawn Group has worked with SBE for years in Los Angeles, and at their flagship venue in Las Vegas, Hyde Bellagio, since it opened back in early 2012. SBE is an amazing company, who focuses on customer service, elegance, and hospitality.

We are looking forward to their arrival, and now they are beginning the hiring process…Please see article below

Via: Review Journal

By: Joe Scott

Vegas…. America’s Ibiza

Over the past 5 years, the Electronic music scene has exploded in the desert, and has made Vegas a destination to see some of the world’s top DJs.  A few years back, it was Celebrity Hosts, and Hip Hop Performers that were bringing in the crowds to Vegas’ top Venues. Now, its EDM artists that are playing each and every weekend, and packing the dance floor.

Nightclub’s like Marquee, XS, Surrender, Tryst, Haze, and now Hakkasan are paying top dollar to bring in what everyone is asking for, the world’s top EDM DJs. Rumors have it that these DJs make $50,000-$500,000 for one event, but when venue’s are selling out, and ticket prices are high, there is no stopping these venues from spending this type of money. On top of that, bar sales, table service and bottle sales are bringing in so much revenue, that booking these DJs is a no brainer.

With new nightclubs opening, and pool parties being just as big and important as the night events, there is really no end in sight to this madness.  As long as there is a line of people willing to pay the cover, and a demand to stay competitive in a cutthroat market, these venues will continue to spend the money to get the results.

With EDC, Electronic Daisy Carnival, moving its home from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, it has helped solidify Vegas’ hold as the premier destination to see your favorite dance DJ. According to the Las Vegas Sun, nearly $207 Million was brought to Clark County during EDC, which shows the incredible financial impact these types of music festivals have on their given community. It is estimated that over 300,000 partygoers took part in festivities, and that number should grow this coming year.

So as most of the United States is hurting for jobs, and income, in a small strip of the desert, there is money being spent, and money being made at an alarming rate, every single day. And with the popularity of EDM only getting bigger, this trend in commerce should only continue for years to come.

BY: Joe Scott