EDC Vegas Pulls Plug on Music Due to High Winds

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Christopher Victorio
Ravers head for the stands at EDC Vegas Saturday.
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Update at 2:48 a.m: EDC is over for the night. Organizers are waiting for crowds to thin out before making an official announcement. More details and updates at the bottom.

Electric Daisy Carnval in Las Vegas tonight was shut down temporarily as a result of high winds buffeting tall sound stages.

A representative of the Los Angeles-based promoter said the music shut-down was temporary and that winds were being monitored to determine when fans could return to the stage areas.

Patrons were told ...

... to head to the stands at the venue, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, until further notice.

The shut-down appeared to cut off sets by Calvin Harris and Dubfire.

Organizers announced the situation around 12:45 a.m.

One festival worker said there were "well over" 100,000 patrons tonight.

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Christopher Victorio
On its biggest night, EDC is empty.

Promoters of the three-day dance music festival, which started in Los Angeles and moved to Las Vegas last year amid controversy in L.A., said they sold 300,000 three-day tickets.

Updates below

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Virus6699
Virus6699

By the way edc is the shit and if you dont you go is cause you can't make it don't hate cause you can't afford it, nobody ways to see your sorry ass in there anyway

Virus6699
Virus6699

I feel sorry for you, looser I bet you got no life and you don't get none thats why your an unhappy sorry ass nobody cares about you or your miserable little insignificant life. And by the way go fuck yourself in the ass sideways you fag,, haha your a joke everybody laughs at

Anthony Hindman
Anthony Hindman

No refunds are going to be given Below is Insomniac’s official response to your request: Thank you for your attendance and support at this year’s Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas. We read your email and appreciate your input and comments. We are also glad to incorporate as many of your suggestions into next year’s event as possible. Every year we strive to make the experience better and better. For most of Saturday night, from 7pm until just before 1am, EDC was operating on all cylinders. Unlike Friday and Sunday, when the weather was ideal, the unanticipated extremely high winds on Saturday night forced us to evacuate the primary stage areas in the interest of public safety. While our stages were built to withstand much higher winds without possibility of collapsing, there were gusts of wind in excess of 40mph. As you may know, at a couple of non-Insomniac outdoor concerts last summer, high winds were the cause of high profile stages collapsing -- resulting in tragedy for some innocent attendees. Come rain or shine, we can accommodate the experience. But we all share the risk of changes caused by unpredictable, hazardous natural conditions. Providing you with an experience you will remember your entire life is actually our second top priority; keeping you safe during your experience is our absolute number one top priority. We simply could not put any of you, our devoted supporters and extended family, in harm’s way. We are an independently owned, boutique business, and we made a heartbreaking decision on Saturday night, but it was the right choice - everyone made it home safe and sound. Your peaceful cooperation with the evacuation to safe areas was inspiring and historic. While the winds never calmed enough to resume the primary stage shows, Markus Schulz, Steve Aoki and other DJs performed impromptu sets on the Wide Awake art car and the Recharge sound system until dawn. Insomniac can do many things, but one thing we cannot do is control Mother Nature. Consistent with our written ticket policy, Insomniac will not issue full or partial refunds to Electric Daisy Carnival ticket holders. Here is the ticket refund policy that was in place upon your purchase for EDC Las Vegas ticket sales: “All sales are final. There are no refunds, no cancellations, no credits, no exchanges, and no transfers after the order has been made. Unforeseen circumstances beyond Flavorus’ control will not be grounds for a refund, including but not limited to the following: local or national weather conditions and natural disasters, waiting in lines, family and medical emergencies. Promoters, Venue owners, Security and Event Staff have the right to refuse entry to any ticket holder, without a refund, for any reason at their discretion, including but not limited to: disorderly behavior, intoxication, venue capacity, breach of security restrictions. Ticket holder is aware that the Venue and Talent are subject to change. Ticket holder is aware that amenities promised by promoters are not guaranteed by Flavorus and are not grounds for a refund, including but not limited to: VIP amenities, drink specials, gifts, express entry, special areas, celebrity guests.” We wholeheartedly appreciate your understanding and we hope to have your continued support. We made Sunday even more special by firing double the fireworks and by using all of the flame and other special effects that couldn't be used on Saturday. Avicii’s unscheduled performance and Armin van Buuren’s bonus performance were both added too. Perhaps most importantly, the energy and overall vibe brought by the fans on Sunday night was unbelievable. Again, we read all of your emails and we listen to all of your comments. Please know that you have our absolute commitment for EDC 2013 to improve your experience in every way possible and to deliver you the greatest experience of your life! Thank you for your support, and as always, for helping us bring the festival to life. We hope to see you at EDC 2013! Sincerely, The Insomniac Family

Gentry June
Gentry June

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Jesus Hxc
Jesus Hxc

They shoulda prepared for extreme weather, you and the edc faculty are dipshits for not knowing what's up.

Migs
Migs

you can use the ticket from Saturday for today owner said in twitter

Darkesttimes
Darkesttimes

cry me a river. what would've you said if people died? OH NO WE SHOULDVE CLEARED FOR SAFETY. stfu you insubordinate kid. safety is number 1. you dont want people dying at an event.

Letsfight61
Letsfight61

Fuck it !!!! If something is falling move you dumbass ass for the refund give me back my fucking money

Skter_zero_blind
Skter_zero_blind

I want a freakin refund. i came all the way from el paso to see avicii tiesto and many more djs. REFUND !!

The Truth
The Truth

 I actually feel the complete opposite, I feel like I owe Edc some type of refund, that was one of the most amazing weekend of my entire life. (especially Sunday) Thank you Insomniac & Edc Vegas! :) I Love everyone there that were sending out all the positive vibes :) p.s. I believe A420Native kinda hit the nail on the head.

Dick in your mouth
Dick in your mouth

Considering it has an age limit. I spent 3000 to go out here. Don't be jealous that you live in a shanty and can only afford to steal streaming television off the Internet. Cocksucker

A420native
A420native

you sad sad soul, if you ever experinced any thing like EDC in your life. You would know what it feels to be with a 100,000+ friends you never knew or would know in your life. Because you dont have the social skills to be around good people, its all right you love your non social life... Good redins

Kunal Bambawale
Kunal Bambawale

I've waited to see Dubfire and Richie for a year. It was all happening and then the wind snatched it cruelly away. Luckily Markus Schulz's surprise (almost) made up for it.

Tattooed_dawg
Tattooed_dawg

To the Event People, Not only should you refund money for concert, Hotel n Gas because of many who cam from hotels last night 20/30 minutes away and were in traffic for 5 HOURS....One would of thought around all this making it as smooth as possible. But people are pissed, 5 hours in traffic get their and couple hours later shut event down, so what the Fuc ? U people owe people big time !!!

Anonymous
Anonymous

 Uz a Punk ,insecure,wanna B***H with no Hussle, LameAzz

Pauline Adamek
Pauline Adamek

 @ EDCLV - "We Will Refund Everyone. Sorry for the in convinced."Aka "the inconvenience" if you are remotely familiar with the English language...

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