The name on everyone’s lips over Labor Day weekend was Electric Zoo, the New York electronic dance festival hosted by Made Event, but it was not in a positive light. After two drug overdose deaths were reported at the event, a dark shadow has been casted over the world of EDM and what it had originally stood for. A common ground where individuals from all walks of life could get together and practice the teachings of PLUR (peace, love, understanding, respect) by getting high off the energy and excitement infused by electronically infused music – how quickly we forget our roots once we’re caught up in the chaos.
This is why VIBE has put together a 50-page photo gallery to remind the world what Electric Zoo really is and what it had originally sought out to accomplish when it first brought great energy and music to New York five years ago. There are rumors that this year may be EZoo’s last… we hope that’s not the case, but if it is we hope that this serves as a time capsule to preserve the TRUE people and essence of Electric Zoo. ->
Words by Jessica Wunsch, Photography by Ray Shot Me
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No worries here. We’re just ‘unicorning’ around.
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Color coordination is always key!
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Koan Sounds starts to hype things up
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Big Gigantic shares a laugh.
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Fans show support for Swedish powerhouse Alesso.
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The stunning visual and lights of Main Stage West.
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Torro Torro’s Yo Ev drops the quick starter.
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You can always count on patrons to bring the best costumes.
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Someone’s been getting her ‘plur’ on.
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Oh, the beautiful and majestic creatures of Electric Zoo.
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The M Machine.
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Showtek brings the noise.
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There can only be one!
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Ferry Corsten shows his appreciation for a receptive audience.
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Shake your grove thang.
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Always remember to stay hydrated.
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Housemeister reppin’ Boys Noize Records.
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PILO enjoys the Harlem skyline across the East River.
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Djedjotronic.
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I believe I can fly…
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The exotic plur creature roams the ground of Electric Zoo.
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Toro Toro getting ready for the rise.
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Deniz Koyu.
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In this case, you CAN feed the animals.
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Alesso about to climax.
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Prepare to rage with Dog Blood.
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So hot, even the stage caught fire.
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I heart house music.
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More rare creatures spotted at the Zoo.
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Crowds lineup in front of Main Stage East.
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Fans get ready to indulge in Dada.
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Dada Life hands out some fun refreshments.
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“Kick out the epic mother f*cker!”
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Tranquility found in the electric forest.
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These boys bring beads to a whole new level.
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Bro Safari.
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Look, deadmau5 came all the way from his Made In America performance. (Yeah, we wish!)
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Tritonal.
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They heart zoo. We heart you.
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Tritonal wants to remind you that your mind was just blown thanks to…
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Nothing like sharing those once-in-a-lifetime moments with a good friend.
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Sander van Doorn.
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Bingo Player’s Maarten Hoogstraten goes solo while Paul is still in recovering.
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#PrayForPaul.
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Hardwell makes it to the grounds just in time to deliver an epic set.
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Even Bob Saget stopped by to enjoy the EZoo festivities.
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David Guetta delivers one of his legendary sets.
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Tiësto is about to make your mind sour.
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A final farewell from Tiësto and Hardwell.