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ELECTRIC ZOO MAJOR LINEUP ADDITIONS,
EARLY BIRD TIX END TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT
New York’s Electronic Music Festival
September 4 & 5, 2010 (Labor Day Weekend)

Saturday, September 4th
THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS
Paul van Dyk • Benny Benassi • ATB • Richie Hawtin
Major Lazer • Kaskade

Sunday, September 5th
ARMIN VAN BUUREN
Above & Beyond • John Digweed • Fedde Le Grand
Boys Noize • Bassnectar

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A-Trak • Adultnapper • Aeroplane • Afrojack • Chris Lake • Chuckie • Claude VonStroke • D. Ramirez • Davide Squillace • Diplo • Dirty South • Dixon • Erol Alkan • Flying Lotus • Funkagenda • Gareth Emery • Jon Hopkins •  Joris Voorn • LA Riots • Laidback Luke • Marco Carola • Markus Schulz • Martin Buttrich • Martyn • Matthias Tanzmann • Paco Osuna • Paul Kalkbrenner • Rusko • Steve Aoki • Steve Bug • The Glitch Mob • Tom Middleton • Victor Calderone • Wolfgang Gartner + more to be announced!

Randall’s Island Park
Open Air Festival 11am-11pm Each Day
50+ Artists Over Multiple Stages
Early Bird 2-Day Passes End Monday, May 10th at 12 midnight!

Electric Zoo, New York’s Electronic Music Festival is coming this Labor Day weekend on September 4 & 5, 2010. Following the success of its kickoff year, Made Event is very excited to announce the hugely anticipated 2010 edition bringing together the highest caliber of artists from across the many sub-genres of electronic music to New York’s premier open air festival of electronic music favorites to the beautiful greenery of Randall’s Island Park with stunning water views.

With previously announced headlining performances on Saturday, September 4th – dance music pioneers The Chemical Brothers, with globally acclaimed DJ Paul van Dyk, Benny Benassi, and ATB. On Sunday, September 5th – the world’s #1 DJ Armin van Buuren, along with Above & Beyond, John Digweed and Fedde Le Grand. This year’s edition of Electric Zoo is already gearing up to close out the summer with a bang. Now, Electric Zoo is proud to announce the next wave of performers set to play this summer’s most exciting electronic music festival. With something for every palate, Electric Zoo brings you quality electronic music and continues to establish itself as the choice summer outdoor destination for top-notch talent, production, and sound.

Here is a current list of artists performing at Electric Zoo 2010

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH
The Chemical Brothers
Paul van Dyk
Benny Benassi
ATB
Richie Hawtin
Major Lazer
Kaskade

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
Armin van Buuren
Above & Beyond
John Digweed
Fedde Le Grand
Boys Noize
Bassnectar

ADDITIONAL ARTISTS CONFIRMED FOR ELECTRIC ZOO
A-Trak
Adultnapper
Aeroplane
Afrojack
Chris Lake
Chuckie
Claude VonStroke
D. Ramirez
Davide Squillace
Diplo
Dirty South
Dixon
Erol Alkan
Flying Lotus
Funkagenda
Gareth Emery
Jon Hopkins
Joris Voorn
LA Riots
Laidback Luke
Marco Carola
Markus Schulz
Martin Buttrich
Martyn
Matthias Tanzmann
Paco Osuna
Paul Kalkbrenner
Rusko
Steve Aoki
Steve Bug
The Glitch Mob
Tom Middleton
Victor Calderone
Wolfgang Gartner

+ more to be announced!

Don’t delay! Early Bird Pricing for 2-DAY Passes Ends Monday, May 10 at 12 midnight! VIP upgrades will be available soon.  For tickets and more info please visit www.ElectricZooFestival.com.

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Randall’s Island Park has long enjoyed its position as a recreational hub for Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs for over half a century.  Centrally located on the banks of the East River, it is easily accessible from all points by car, bus, bicycle, pedestrian and ferry.  With plenty of acreage of grass to dance, chill and roam along with some of the city’s most stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, Randall’s Island is no doubt the perfect venue for the Electric Zoo festival.  With every ticket sold, a $2 donation goes toward the beautification of Randall’s Island through environmental art and stewardship.

About Electric Zoo
In a short time, Electric Zoo has already established itself as New York’s premier electronic music festival.  In 2009, over 26,000 people passed through the gates to witness over 50 acts representing multiple countries on four stages.  Electric Zoo represents all genres of electronic music by bringing top international DJs and live acts along with hometown favorites to New York City.  The festival’s inaugural edition received a coveted IDMA nomination for “Best U.S. Festival” and “Best Music Event” by URB magazine, as well as positive press coverage from major media outlets like CNN, New York Times, Huffington Post, Village Voice, Time Out New York, New York Post, DJ Mag, and Ocean Drive.

About Made Event
Made Event, helmed by Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma, working with a team of industry leaders, is committed to excellence in the programming, promotion, and production of electronic dance music events. They stand at the vanguard of their field due to the world-renowned caliber of entertainment and expert production values they bring into a variety of distinctive and innovative venues. In 2009, Made Event was nominated for “Promoter of the Year” by URB magazine and “Best Event Promoter” by the IDMAs. With over 25 years of combined experience, and over 400 successful events produced in New York City and at Winter Music Conference in Miami, Made Event continues to set the bar for quality electronic music events. For more info, please go to www.MadeEvent.com.

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Friday, May 21st, 2010
Pacha NYC presents
BENNY BENASSI
along with special guest
STEVE AOKI
@ Pacha NYC
www.pachanyc.com/benassi

“the Italian megaclub DJ and producer Benny Benassi” -New York Times

Pacha NYC Podcast Episode 049: Benny Benassi
The Grammy award winning Italian superstar drops in for 60mins of non-stop bombs!

Pacha NYC proudly presents two titans of electro: the return of resident DJ Benny Benassi and debut of special guest Steve Aoki at Pacha NYC on Friday, May 21st, 2010.

For more than two decades the pulsating dirty, sweaty and smooth sound of Italian DJ/producer Benny Benassi has been electrifying crowds with his techno-tinged house jams and remixes. His first club hit, “I Feel So Fine” (released under the name KMC, feat. Dhany), reached #1 on the UK charts in 2001. In 2003, his solo debut album Hypnotica, featuring the worldwide mega hit “Satisfaction,” earned him international recognition and praise from Carl Cox, Boy George, and Timo Maas followed by “Rock’n’ Rave.” Since then, he has remixed Madonna, Outkast, Goldfrapp, Shakira, Kid Cudi (just to name a few), and won  a Grammy for Best Remix (Dance) of Public Enemy’s “Bring the Noise.” Benny Benassi is currently ranked the #10 DJ on the DJ List and his new single, “Spaceship” produced by Basic Studio with his cousin Alle Benassi, featuring Kelis, App.de.ap and Jean-Baptiste is due for release on Ultra Records worldwide, soon to be followed by an album. Currently, Benny is touring across the five continents with his Benassi and Friends Tour. Meanwhile, check out what’s hot on his monthly radio mix on Sirius XM Radio’s channel Area and be sure to peep the video for Benny Benassi vs. Iggy Pop “Electro Sixteen,” out now on Ultra Records, the mindblowingly kaleidoscopic experimental music video featuring more than 15,000 photographs from his DJ set at New York’s Electric Zoo Festival.

Joining him to send shockwaves across the dancefloor is DJ/producer/connoisseur of cool Steve Aoki, spinning at Pacha NYC for his very first time. Founder of Dim Mak Records, Steve Aoki has launched artists including Bloc Party, The Kills, Klaxons, MSTRKRFT, The Bloody Beetroots and The Gossip. He has put his hyper-electro stamp on remixes for everyone from Drake and Duran Duran to The Killers and Weezer, and his most recent remix of Kid Cudi’s “Pursuit of Happiness” is quickly achieving anthem status.  Steve Aoki’s 2008 mix album, Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles debuted at #15 on the Billboard Electronic Chart; in that same year, he entered the ranks of top DJs who have played for the legendary BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix. His production group Weird Science (along with Blake Miller) has produced not only Dim Mak originals, but also tracks for Snoop Dogg, Peaches and Rooney. Among other awards, Steve Aoki has won “Best DJ of the Year” from Paper Magazine and the “Best Set of the Season” Ibiza Award in 2007, and has landed on the covers of BPM Magazine, Status Magazine, and L.A. Times’ West Magazine. Not stopping at music, he developed his own collection of tee shirts and hoodies for the Dim Mak Collection, as well as headphones for WESC, sunglasses for KSUBI and bags with Burton. Be sure to give a spin to his newest track, “I’m In the House,” feat. Zuper Blahq, which currently is a top 10 track on the iTunes dance store.

Pacha NYC
618 West 46th Street
New York City
Doors @ 11pm, 19+ With Valid I.D.
$20 advance tickets while supplies last at www.pachanyc.com
Table Reservations: 212.209.7500

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www.myspace.com/benassi
www.steveaoki.com
www.myspace.com/steveaoki

Pacha NYC Upcoming Dates
April 30 Jason Jollins
May 1    Pacha Loves Brazil with Marco Carnaval
May 7    Markus Schulz
May 8    Danny Tenaglia Classics – Past, Present, Future
May 14  Andy Moor
May 15  Boris – Believe in the Light
May 21  Benny Benassi & Steve Aoki
May 22  Chuckie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ELECTRIC ZOO NEW YORK ANNOUNCES DEADMAU5, TIGA, DESYN MASIELLO, STEVE AOKI, BUSY P, THE WHIP AND MORE
2-DAY OUTDOOR FESTIVAL ON RANDALL’S ISLAND PARK
New York’s Electronic Music Festival
September 5 & 6, 2009 (Labor Day Weekend)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th
Armin van Buuren
Deadmau5*
Benny Benassi
Danny Tenaglia
Roger Sanchez
Luciano
Robbie Rivera
Tiga*
Marco Carola
Chus & Ceballos
Steve Aoki*
Busy P*
Kaskade
DJ Mehdi*
Paco Osuna
Chris Lake
Speedy J
The Whip*
Martin Buttrich
Yuksek*

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
David Guetta
Ferry Corsten
Richie Hawtin
Markus Schulz
Special Disco Version featuring
James Murphy & Pat Mahoney
(LCD Soundsystem/DFA)
Andy Butler (Hercules & Love Affair)*
Frankie Knuckles
Steve Bug
Josh Gabriel
Desyn Masiello*
James Holden
Adam Beyer*
Tom Middleton*
Audion
Nathan Fake*
Menno De Jong
Chateau Flight*

*New additions
+More acts to be announced!
www.electriczoofestival.com

Electric Zoo New York – to be held in Randall’s Island Park, New York City on Saturday, September 5 & Sunday, September 6, 2009 – is pleased to announce more acts at this year’s inaugural festival.  On Saturday, the heavyweight line-up is joined by Canadian prog/tech star Deadmau5, Montreal’s club veteran Tiga, LA’s  scenster DJ Steve Aoki, Ed Banger electrohouse DJ Busy P, fellow French cohort DJ Mehdi, English electro-rock band The Whip, and fiery French live act Yuksek. On Sunday, NYC’s own disco-house purveyor Andy Butler (Hercules & Love Affair), UK progressive house darling Desyn Masiello, Swedish techno auteur Adam Beyer, prolific Jedi/producer /remixer Tom Middleton, next-wave computer rock technoist Nathan Fake, and Parisian experimental house/techno outfit Chateau Flight join the festivities to close out the weekend.

Special introductory ticket prices for Electric Zoo end on 12 midnight June 18th. Use promo code EZNY for $45 single-day passes and $80 double-pak two-day passes for General Admission. VIP single-day passes are available at $120 and VIP double-pak two-day passes at $225. VIP passes include a separate VIP entrance, access to VIP lounge with private cash bar, exclusive viewing area at main stage and access to VIP-only deluxe bathrooms. Tickets are available at www.electriczoofestival.com.

About Electric Zoo New York
New York’s premiere electronic music production team Made Event presents the next chapter in their ongoing success story of top-quality electronic music events. This Labor Day weekend on Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th, 2009, Electric Zoo will transform Randall’s Island Park from 12 noon to 11pm each day into an open-air music festival with an unprecedented line-up of over 50+ artists across 4 stages, covering all genres; House, Techno, Trance, Electro, and Indie, including DJs and live acts.

Randall’s Island is accessible by car, bus, pedestrian and ferry.

For additional info, please go to www.electriczoofestival.com.
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ElectricZooNY

About Made Event
Made Event, helmed by Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma, working with a team of industry leaders, is committed to excellence in the programming, promotion, and production of electronic dance music events. They stand at the vanguard of their field due to the world-renowned caliber of entertainment and expert production values they bring into a variety of distinctive and innovative venues. With over 25 years of combined experience, and over 400 successful events produced in New York City and at Winter Music Conference in Miami, Made Event continues to set the bar for quality electronic music events. For more info, please go to www.made-event.com.