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Electric Daisy Carnival

Carnival goers enjoy a ride during the Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway June 24, 2011.
'So far, so good' at Electric Daisy Carnival, Metro Police say
June 24, 2011
By Conor Shine
The lights are on, the music is playing and so far everything is running smoothly at the Electric Daisy Carnvial, Metro Police said. “So far, so good,” said Capt. Dave O’Leary. “It’s been very mild. Folks have been behaving themselves.”

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Las Vegas Motor Speedway before the 2011 Electric Daisy Carnival on June 24, 2011.
Photos: Electric Daisy Carnival wraps preparations for tonight’s opening
June 24, 2011
By Robin Leach
With less than three hours to go, final preparations are well underway for tonight’s Las Vegas premiere of the 15th Annual Electric Daisy ...
Skrillex appears at EDC this weekend, then returns to the city Labor Day weekend to play his Surrender residency and the Identity festival.
Skrillex talks about EDC, his residency and why he loves Vegas
June 24, 2011
By Mark Adams
Check out our interview with the rising star DJ before he hits the Neon Garden stage this weekend at the Electric Daisy Carnival.
The ferris wheel, one of the many rides is seen during a media tour of the Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Thursday, June 23, 2011.
Electric Daisy Carnival: By the numbers
June 24, 2011
Conor Shine
173.5 hours of music, 25 amusement rides and other cool facts about EDC
The check in station is seen during a media tour of the Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Thursday, June 23, 2011.
Just how big is this Electric Daisy Carnival? Pretty dang big
June 23, 2011
By Conor Shine
The Electric Daisy Carnival makes its debut at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend. The dance-music festival, expected to draw 250,000 people, runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Here’s a look at the festival by the numbers.

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The crowd at the 2010 Electric Daisy Carnival in Los Angeles.
Las Vegas welcomes Britney, Shaq and ravers galore
June 23, 2011
By Delen Goldberg
Las Vegas will be brimming this weekend with tourists in town for the Electric Daisy Carnival. We’re certain at least a few locals will attend, too.
The ferris wheel, one of the many rides is seen during a media tour of the Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Thursday, June 23, 2011.
Our first peek inside Electric Daisy Carnival
June 23, 2011
By Spencer Patterson
It’s big in there. Really, really, really big.
The 2010 Electric Daisy Carnival in L.A.
Tiesto, David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia headline Electric Daisy Carnival
June 23, 2011
“I think EDC will go down amazingly well in Vegas. There is a real love of electronic music in the city that will only continue to grow," said Calvin Harris, a ...

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The 2010 Electric Daisy Carnival in L.A.
So, what is this Electric Daisy Carnival all about?
June 23, 2011
By Spencer Patterson
The biggest dance music festival in the U.S. — the Electric Daisy Carnival — arrives this weekend, and it’s expected to bring many of the world’s best DJs, 250,000 spectators and more glow sticks than we’ll try to count.

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The 2010 Electric Daisy Carnival in L.A.
Electric Daisy Carnival 101
June 23, 2011
By Las Vegas Weekly Staff
What’s this EDC thing all my clubby friends keep talking about? And other questions about EDC 2011.
EDC creator Pasquale Rotella at the Speedway
Getting to know Pasquale Rotella—the man behind EDC
June 23, 2011
Sarah Gianetto
The biggest dance music festival in the U.S. arrives this weekend, and it’s expected to bring many of the world’s best DJs, 250,000 spectators and more glow sticks than we’ll try to count to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from June 24-26.
Resident DJ Kaskade packs Marquee nightclub with EDM fans.
Las Vegas has become the EDM capital of America. What’s next?
June 23, 2011
By Sarah Feldberg
Is Las Vegas the new Ibiza?
Our guide for when to be where at Electric Daisy Carnival
Our guide for when to be where at Electric Daisy Carnival
June 23, 2011
Annie Zaleski
Let the Weekly plan your weekend.
The crowd at the 2010 Electric Daisy Carnival in Los Angeles.
Goodman raves about Electric Daisy Carnival's move to Las Vegas
June 17, 2011
By Dave Toplikar
Despite problems associated with the Electric Daisy Carnival last year in Los Angeles, Mayor Oscar Goodman is expecting the event to be a success this year as it moves to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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Sneak preview: Axwell gave the crowd at Marquee a taste of what he will be bringing to Electric Daisy Carnival.
Axwell gets Marquee moving before he headlines EDC
June 14, 2011
By Mark Adams
The Swedish House Mafia DJ provided an Electric Daisy Carnival appetizer Friday night when he made his solo Las Vegas debut at Marquee.
Electric Daisy Carnival 2010, held at LA Coliseum
Electric Daisy Carnival: The lineup, revealed at last!
June 11, 2011
By Spencer Patterson
Oakenfold, Empire of the Sun, Boys Noize and many more join previously confirmed acts
We know Tiesto, shown here performing at the Joint, will be at EDC. Who else?
Electric Daisy Carnival: Still no lineup …
June 3, 2011
By Spencer Patterson
Three weeks to go, and they've only confirmed three acts
The crowd at the 2010 Electric Daisy Carnival in Los Angeles.
Will huge music festival at speedway be good for county?
May 8, 2011
By Joe Schoenmann
Amairani, the cashier/espresso queen at the place I walk to most mornings for a wake-up jolt, was talking about the huge concert planned outside Las Vegas next month. “I guess they’re moving here because so many people died at the concert in L.A.,” she said.

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Kaskade is just one of a few Vegas frequenters who will play the Labor Day event.
Yet another EDM event is announced...
May 4, 2011
By Mark Adams
Electric Daisy Carnival. The Love Festival. The city's Memorial Day Weekend lineup. And now - the Identity Festival!
A scene from the 2009 Electric Daisy Carnival in Los Angeles.
Insomniac announces Electric Daisy Carnival headliners
April 18, 2011
By Mark Adams
Tiësto, David Guetta and more announced for top spots.
The crowd at the 2010 Electric Daisy Carnival in LA.
Electric Daisy Carnival expanded, Vegas venue confirmed
April 6, 2011
By Spencer Patterson
Electronic dance music fest will be held at the LV Motor Speedway June 24-26.
History was made last weekend at the Electric Daisy Carnival at LA's Exposition Park and Memorial Coliseum and Las Vegans played a part. Read the full story here.
Largest U.S. rave Electric Daisy Carnival leaving LA for Vegas
Feb. 24, 2011
By Las Vegas Weekly Staff
Last year's fest included 80-plus acts ... and one death by ecstasy overdose.

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