(PHOTOS) High Octane Carnival: EDC NY Brings DJs, Ravers, Untz To Big Apple
Electric Daisy Carnival was a true circus this weekend (May 17-18) at New York's Citi Field. The arena played host to an array of characters from daisy-haired rave fairies to helmet-clad headbangers who all came together to bask in the energy that is Electric Daisy Carnival.
Celebrating its second year in the Big Apple, EDC has been a part of a long-standing tradition starting in 1997 of bringing the world's best electronic music acts (both established and rising) to the people who crave an atmosphere of euphoria and love. Witness first hand the essence that is EDC as VIBE documents its domination over New York ->
Photo Credit: Andrew Rauner/ AJRphotography
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"The people here just love the music." -Tyler Sherritt
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"EDC means good crowds, amazing people and an amazing reaction towards the music. That's all that you need" -Arty
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ATB strikes a pose behind the stage.
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EDC patrons move together in song and dance.
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DJ R3hab catches us in the act.
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"Jealousy is a bitch and I'm making bitches jealous." -Borgore
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"The crowd in New York is amazing. Everytime I play in the city, they know the music." -Cedric Gervais
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Cedric taking in the energy at EDC.
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Sunnery James and Nicky Romero share a salute backstage.
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"At EDC, the headliners are the people." -Sunnery James (with Ryan Marciano)
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"EDC to me means party and bullshit, and Chuckie said it. Dirty Dutch baby!" -Chuckie.
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"Excellent. Dope. Crazy." -Zeds Dead
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"I think New York is my favorite city in the world. Everytime I play here, it's better and better." -Danny Avila
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dBerrie repping the West Side at EDC.
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The music of Mark Knight reigns over the audience.
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Things get hot as Dubfire blazes on.
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Hyperbits gets things locked and loaded.
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LaRoux drops new music from her upcoming album.
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"I think my favorite Electric Daisy Carnival moment was when I was 15...It was my first EDC and the most memorable..." -12th Planet
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"New York is one of the most interesting cities in the world...it feels like home to be here." -Nicky Romero
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Headhunterz reaches for the sky.
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Everything is illuminated once darkness falls.
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Richie Hawtin enters the dance zone.
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Eric Prydz drops by the say a quick hi before his set.
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Pyrotechnics!
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Prydz winds things down for the end of day one.
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Day two of EDC and though the skies may be dismal...
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...everything below is bright and sunny.
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"EDC is madness, craziest...the best festival in America." -Morgan Page
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"The best thing is all the sexy people." -Rebecca Scheja (with Fiona Fitzpatrick)
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"The people man, it's all about the people. They rock out so hard. The energy at a festival like this insane compared to any nightclub." -Manufactured Superstars
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"I have a really good time everytime I play in [New York]. It's basically knowing it's going to be an awesome show before you get there." -Seven Lions
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An21 & Max Vangeli smile for the camera before heading onstage.
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"EDC was one of the first big festivals we played in the U.S, and I was blown away by the crowd and energy. Such high anticipation for this year." -Marlon Flohr (of Bassjackers)
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EDC entertainment makes it way through the crowds.
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"It's a dream come true." -Static & Bass
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"Crazy, awesome party." -Ned Shepard (with Sultan)
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"EDC main stage is one heck of an experience. I only have one word for it: EPIC!" -Quintino
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R3hab and Quintino audition to for the 'Apprentice: Hugh Hefner Edition.'
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Gina Turner whips her hair for the cameras.
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Gareth Emery listens in on EDC NYC.
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Dash Berlin drops the bass before heading to Marquee.
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A sick DJ set delivered by the one and only Feed Me.
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Art Department share some beats and a smoke.
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"I love the whole concept and the crowds are always super amazing. Everybody's into it, dressing up, and showing how much fun they're having." -Thomas Gold
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The crowd goes wild for Gold!
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Raise your hands up for Cosmic Gate.
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"There's nothing but amazing, great parts about EDC. What could be bad about it?!" -Tommie Sunshine (with Danny Avila)
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Calvin Harris shows some love to EDC.
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Crowds getting heavy for Afrojack.
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"It's all about the fans." -Afrojack
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"I feel really honored to be part of such a legendary event. I’ve had an amazing time watching Dubfire and Richie Hawtin, and I was just floored because the energy was amazing." -Dave Nada of Nadastrom
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Carl Cox brings some fresh flavor from across the pond.
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Carl Cox and Loco Dice close out Neon Gardens together in a duo set.
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Things get a little freaky late at night in EDC.
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Empire of the Sun rocks space age glamour and melodies on the Circuit Grounds.
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EDC, the final frontier.
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The Bloody Beetroots take over and conquer.
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Porter Robinson closes out the night at Kinetic Field.
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EDC ends things with a bang at Citi Field.
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