happyface Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Just read in the paper today that this mayor Manny Diaz wants to cancel Ultra for the reason of drugs? Can you believe this shyt??! If it does get canceled which I doubt it,promoters will sue the city of MIAMI.Sold thousands of tickets already and contracts that are willing to bring millions.......fuck that.See for yourself ,buy the paper or go to www.miamiherald.com. Fockers......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranzwhore Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 This cannot be happening! Please say it isn't so!My world is revolving around Ultra V! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waaaaa Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 if this muthafucka cancells 8 days before i come to miami..he betta have a life insurance policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funketeer Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 de pinga! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meli2444 Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 I JUST HEARD ABOUT IT TOO. THAT SUCKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmatas2277 Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Diaz tries to unplug show over drug fearsPromoters to meet mayor, consider suitBY DAPHNE DURETdduret@herald.comMiami Mayor Manny Diaz's last-minute bid to cancel a Bayfront Park festival scheduled for March 22 has pitted him against the promoters of the electronic music event expected to draw tens of thousands of people.At a meeting scheduled for noon today, Diaz will ask Bayfront Park officials and event promoters to stop the fifth annual Ultra Electronic Music Festival.If they can't reach an agreement with Diaz by the end of today's meeting, lawyers for Ultra say they will be forced to sue the city, especially since promoters have already spent more than $600,000 on the event and have another $1 million in contracts.They have also sold thousands of tickets for $40 to $60 each and signed an agreement to produce live broadcasts at the event, promoters said.If the festival goes on as scheduled, though, promoters expect such artists as Underworld, Paul Oakenfold, Sasha, John Digweed, Paul van Dyk, Hybrid and Seb Fountaine.The event is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. March 22 and end at 1 a.m. the next day.The problem comes just two weeks before the event. Diaz's office cited concerns about possible widespread drug use as the reason to stop the event. Promoters said those concerns are unfounded. They said they only heard of the mayor's plan to cancel the event at a meeting Thursday at City Hall.LAST YEAR'S EVENTAn aide to Diaz, his press secretary Kelly Penton, said her boss' concerns arose from reports of rampant drug use at last year's event, also at Bayfront Park. The mayor said many of the music fans would be minors.Penton said Diaz began to worry when he learned a few weeks ago that the festival was returning. Penton said the mayor was aware of the festival because he had watched television footage of last year's event.The footage was part of a larger television news report chronicling use of the drug Ecstasy at parties in South Florida, promoters and Diaz's office said.But Ultra promoter Russell Faibisch called the broadcast misleading, saying that less than 10 percent of the footage came from video taken at last year's festival.''Ultra is a music dance party that attracts upwards of 30,000 people,'' Diaz's office said in a written statement Sunday. ``At least half consume illegal drugs and a significant portion of participants are kids under the age of 18.''Diaz's office did not provide the basis for those statistics. But Penton referred calls to Miami Detective Eladio Paez for corroboration.Paez said he was a 21-year veteran of the Miami Police Department, adding that he has specialized in narcotics-use trends for the past 18 years.He estimated that more than half of those who attended last year's concert either used, sold or bought drugs openly. Paez put attendance last year at 21,000. But a police report of the event faxed to The Herald by event lawyers put the estimated attendance at 30,000.Lawyers for Ultra said promoters have not received any complaints stemming from the previous two years they've held the event at the park.The police report cited 56 arrests, but did not detail the reason for the detentions. It also noted that four people had been hospitalized but did not say why.The report made two recommendations for improved security: barricades and more police at money collection booths.The report, as faxed to The Herald, made no reference to drugs.LETTERS OF PRAISEPromoters said police and fire officials and the Bayfront Park Management Trust have given approval to have the concert again this year.Promoters also faxed to The Herald copies of letters from Bayfront Park officials to park officials elsewhere in the country praising the organization of the event last year.''The producers demonstrated a commitment to patron safety, collaborating closely with City of Miami police and Fire Rescue,'' said a letter signed by Timothy Schmand, executive director for Bayfront Park Management Trust. ``The Trust believes that Ultra Music Festival will continue to work closely with them in the future.''This year's event is advertised on both the city of Miami and Bayfront Park websites. The Bayfront Park website speaks of the festival in glowing terms: ''This is one party you can't miss!'' a note on the site says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funketeer Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 This moralists get on my nerves...fucking guys want to compete with Mother Theresa and shit...politicians are the scum of the earth...look at this guy's face...what does this fucking nerd know about ultra anyways...look ma I'm a politician...fucking nerdo de pinga!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyface Posted March 10 Author Report Share Posted March 10 Originally posted by funketeer This moralists get on my nerves...fucking guys want to compete with Mother Theresa and shit...politicians are the scum of the earth...look at this guy's face...what does this fucking nerd know about ultra anyways...look ma I'm a politician...fucking nerdo de pinga!!! these assholes are the most corrupted mofos that ever existed.......... he wants to do something for the city? let ULTRA take place fuck beeeeeeeeeotch..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saleen351 Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 who cares.. I think the mayor is right.... how many of yous will be on drugs??? I'd say most of yous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyface Posted March 10 Author Report Share Posted March 10 Originally posted by mrmatas2277 Diaz tries to unplug show over drug fearsPromoters to meet mayor, consider suitBY DAPHNE DURETdduret@herald.comMiami Mayor Manny Diaz's last-minute bid to cancel a Bayfront Park festival scheduled for March 22 has pitted him against the promoters of the electronic music event expected to draw tens of thousands of people.At a meeting scheduled for noon today, Diaz will ask Bayfront Park officials and event promoters to stop the fifth annual Ultra Electronic Music Festival.If they can't reach an agreement with Diaz by the end of today's meeting, lawyers for Ultra say they will be forced to sue the city, especially since promoters have already spent more than $600,000 on the event and have another $1 million in contracts.They have also sold thousands of tickets for $40 to $60 each and signed an agreement to produce live broadcasts at the event, promoters said.If the festival goes on as scheduled, though, promoters expect such artists as Underworld, Paul Oakenfold, Sasha, John Digweed, Paul van Dyk, Hybrid and Seb Fountaine.The event is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. March 22 and end at 1 a.m. the next day.The problem comes just two weeks before the event. Diaz's office cited concerns about possible widespread drug use as the reason to stop the event. Promoters said those concerns are unfounded. They said they only heard of the mayor's plan to cancel the event at a meeting Thursday at City Hall.LAST YEAR'S EVENTAn aide to Diaz, his press secretary Kelly Penton, said her boss' concerns arose from reports of rampant drug use at last year's event, also at Bayfront Park. The mayor said many of the music fans would be minors.Penton said Diaz began to worry when he learned a few weeks ago that the festival was returning. Penton said the mayor was aware of the festival because he had watched television footage of last year's event.The footage was part of a larger television news report chronicling use of the drug Ecstasy at parties in South Florida, promoters and Diaz's office said.But Ultra promoter Russell Faibisch called the broadcast misleading, saying that less than 10 percent of the footage came from video taken at last year's festival.''Ultra is a music dance party that attracts upwards of 30,000 people,'' Diaz's office said in a written statement Sunday. ``At least half consume illegal drugs and a significant portion of participants are kids under the age of 18.''Diaz's office did not provide the basis for those statistics. But Penton referred calls to Miami Detective Eladio Paez for corroboration.Paez said he was a 21-year veteran of the Miami Police Department, adding that he has specialized in narcotics-use trends for the past 18 years.He estimated that more than half of those who attended last year's concert either used, sold or bought drugs openly. Paez put attendance last year at 21,000. But a police report of the event faxed to The Herald by event lawyers put the estimated attendance at 30,000.Lawyers for Ultra said promoters have not received any complaints stemming from the previous two years they've held the event at the park.The police report cited 56 arrests, but did not detail the reason for the detentions. It also noted that four people had been hospitalized but did not say why.The report made two recommendations for improved security: barricades and more police at money collection booths.The report, as faxed to The Herald, made no reference to drugs.LETTERS OF PRAISEPromoters said police and fire officials and the Bayfront Park Management Trust have given approval to have the concert again this year.Promoters also faxed to The Herald copies of letters from Bayfront Park officials to park officials elsewhere in the country praising the organization of the event last year.''The producers demonstrated a commitment to patron safety, collaborating closely with City of Miami police and Fire Rescue,'' said a letter signed by Timothy Schmand, executive director for Bayfront Park Management Trust. ``The Trust believes that Ultra Music Festival will continue to work closely with them in the future.''This year's event is advertised on both the city of Miami and Bayfront Park websites. The Bayfront Park website speaks of the festival in glowing terms: ''This is one party you can't miss!'' a note on the site says. and this is jeese matas reporting live for CLUBPLANET.COM now back to you.... ty mattas for the full report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funketeer Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Originally posted by saleen351 who cares.. I think the mayor is right.... how many of yous will be on drugs??? I'd say most of yous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyface Posted March 10 Author Report Share Posted March 10 Originally posted by saleen351 who cares.. I think the mayor is right.... how many of yous will be on drugs??? I'd say most of yous... partypooper......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saleen351 Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Originally posted by funketeer You are against us, not with us...what are you doing here bro? I speak the truth brother...We didn't land on ultraULTRA LANDED ON US!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digital7 Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 this is a VERY real threat .. keep your eyes peeled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funketeer Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Originally posted by saleen351 I speak the truth brother...We didn't land on ultraULTRA LANDED ON US!!!! For your information, Ultra is not the first mayor event this city has held...we have a long history of mega-events...the fact that a nobody like the mayor wants to shut it down is very serious...is a direct blow to the city...he doesn't know what he's doing...there's drugs going around regardless of ultra and that's something that you must understand...I do not mean to endorse drugs...but we are a city that has been known for its drug problem since day 1...no manny fucking diaz is going to solve shit...noone will ever change shit.I don't mean to jump at your neck man, but sometimes you cut in with bullshit that is just incredible...you obviously don't know much about miami's history.peace outFunketeerps. I didn't mean to say you are more gay than liberace...liberace was way more gay than you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobeton Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 the mayor is an idiot. Bayfront Park is managed by The City Of Miami, which means they signed a written contract with the promoters, before advertising began on the event. if the city cancels the event, they can be sued for millions of dollars. not to mention the loss of extra income, the city gets from a percentage of vender sales, parking, etc. assumptions about what may occur, does not give one legal precedence, to cancel an event. as long as the promoters are exercising, reasonable care in preventing illegal things from occurring, and are operating within the confides of the law. the Mayor has no legal right to cancel the event. further if the city cancels the event, don’t be surprised if the promoters go into court to seek an injunction. IGNORANCE is not a valid legal argument. They should have kept Ultra on The Beach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laliux Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Originally posted by saleen351 I speak the truth brother...We didn't land on ultraULTRA LANDED ON US!!!! biatch! you are pot head so shut up!not qualified to talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyman1966 Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 So I guess the Mayor would have also wanted to cancel the original Woodstock? He’s a DICK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saleen351 Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Originally posted by funketeer For your information, Ultra is not the first mayor event this city has held...we have a long history of mega-events...the fact that a nobody like the mayor wants to shut it down is very serious...is a direct blow to the city...he doesn't know what he's doing...there's drugs going around regardless of ultra and that's something that you must understand...I do not mean to endorse drugs...but we are a city that has been known for its drug problem since day 1...no manny fucking diaz is going to solve shit...noone will ever change shit.I don't mean to jump at your neck man, but sometimes you cut in with bullshit that is just incredible...you obviously don't know much about miami's history.peace outFunketeerps. I didn't mean to say you are more gay than liberace...liberace was way more gay than you are bro, i don't even like miami. I only go there to party then I leave... I'm american and I don't like foreign countries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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quest4sunrise Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 I doubt it will happen because this is something that has been confirmed for months. You can't just pull some bullshit with less than two weeks to go when it's been known for so long. There is too much that hads been invested to the project and the promoters could probably sue for a substantial amount of $$$. I hope they sue that fucker right out of office if he wants to play games like this. He say's over half of the people were doing shit. Where are the estimates? This is just another example of our music being picked on because it is not mainstream. What? Are not most of the people that go to metal and rap concerts not smoking or on something? So what if they smoke weed and our stigma is E or whatever. They are both illegal, so dont set a double standard. I dont see those concerts being threatened. Oh, and Saleen, are you going to Ultra? If so, disregard the following: if not than please mind your own shit. I don't care if you feel you are "speaking the truth, brother" or keeping it real or whatever. Please, this event is very important to tens of thousands of people (including me) and the last thing we want to hear is someone kissing up to the mayor's last-minute bullshit. So if you are not going, please... for once... take the negative everything-I-do-rules and everything-else-sucks narrow-ass bullshit frame of mind somewhere else. If you are going, I apologize for the misunderstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laliux Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Originally posted by saleen351 bro, i don't even like miami. I only go there to party then I leave... I'm american and I don't like foreign countries and since when other countries are not foreign? :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogmiami Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 You guys are getting the wrong point...First, I hope this gets resolved at the meeting today and that Ultra goes on as planned.They are not saying that they want to shut it down because of drugs. They are saying that they want to shut it down because of drugs and underage kids together. It's very different.Nothing creates more bed press for a city than a picture on the front page of a 16 year old kid ODing on City property. The Mayor is in cover ass mode. They won't be able to stop it but if anything happens, the Mayor can say he tried to stop it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Whether you like Ultra or not is not the issue here, if in fact Ultra is cancelled, it could set a dangerous precedent for other events, including what happens at the clubs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyface Posted March 10 Author Report Share Posted March 10 Now that I think about it,I think its all bullshyt,the mayor just wants to look like hes doing something,you know? Trying to look good,cause like said before theres way to much cash involved to stop now 2 weeks away from the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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