The Ultra Music Festival has
unveiled the second phase
of its massive lineup of DJs, performers and bands that will take
over Miami for two weekends in March, with highlights including EDM
giants Skrillex (via his side project Dog Blood) and Martin Solveig,
rappers Azelia Banks and Snoop Dogg, and rock band Sleigh
Bells.
Downtown Miami's Bayfront Park will play
host to Ultra over the weekends of March 15-17 and March 22-24. It's
the first year of the expanded festival, now in its 15th year.
New
additions to the Ultra lineup include Paul Van Dyk, The Weeknd,
Pretty Lights, Steve Aoki, Porter Robinson, Madeon and Dog Blood,
the side project of Skrillex and Boys Noize.
They join
previously announced acts
deadmau5, Tiësto, David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Avicii, Above
& Beyond, Afrojack, Bassnectar, Calvin Harris, Fatboy Slim and
Kaskade. There will also be live sets by Boys Noize, Crystal
Castles, Hot Chip, Matt & Kim and Yeasayer.
One
of the centerpieces of this year's fest will be main stage sets by
Swedish House Mafia, who have chosen Ultra as the final show of
their "One Last Tour." They'll play on the first night of the
2-weekend event as well as the final night.
Last
year's festival featured headliner performances from EDM
heavyweights David Guetta, Armin van Buuren and Kaskade, but the
biggest moment came courtesy of Madonna, who made a surprise
appearance with then-newcomer Avicii.
Credit : Billboard
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