Trance Family stand up! Add another reason to the list of why to go to Ultra Music Festival March 28 – March 30 in sunny Miami, Florida.
With over 40 first time appearances on electronic dance music’s biggest stage, the weekend gathering will be saturated with sounds you have never heard as well as the biggest names EDM has to offer. Expect albums to be dropped, singles to be debuted, massive new collaborations, extensive pageantry, and two sets from the legend, Armin van Buuren.
Having been named DJ Mag’s #1 DJ a record 5 times (including four years in a row from 2007-2010) and being only one of four trance artists to receive a Grammy nomination, Armin has become a household EDM name with his progressive trance style.
His weekly radio show “A State of Trance,” garners over 20 million weekly listeners across 26 countries (not even including those who tune in online).
Ultra Gives Genre Purists a Reason to Celebrate
In addition to headlining the main stage on Saturday, Armin has announced that he will be conducting an additional set under the alias “Gaia” at the aptly named State of Trance stage on Sunday, giving trance purists a reason to celebrate.
Per Ultra Music Festival’s Instagram Account:
…His unwavering devotion to Trance, and his crowd engaging, high-energy sets, have garnered him an incredibly loyal fan base that has grown steadily for well over a decade. We are proud to announce that Armin van Buuren will be returning to Ultra, with performances on the Main Stage, and in the Mega Structure leading A State Of Trance 650. This year, the#TranceFamily will get to experience something extra special, as the Armada label boss prepares to play under the moniker GAIA! Under this alias, AVB will be taking a purist’s approach, as he gears up to deliver a set chocked full of nothing but Trance. From harder-edged tracks, to the most uplifting of sounds, this performance will see the complete arsenal of powerful Trance tracks that have won over the hearts of#Ultranauts across the globe. Be sure not to miss this Ultra Music Festival debut, and experience GAIA during#ASOT650 at #Ultra2014!
The only dance artist to chart 20 times or more, according to Billboard, EDM fans are in for a treat, with the best of both worlds from the king, Armin van Buuren.
A State of Trance 650 – Moscow
Armin van Buuren Live at Ultra Music Festival 2013 – A State of Trance 600
Photo via Bangin’ Beats
