V. Barbarino Posted March 20 Author Report Share Posted March 20 How will Ultra do? My guess is, they will also loose money. Bang, GG, Ultra will have all lost money this year. Ultra clearly knows that EDM can't pull in the crowds, thus why they spent a fortune on the killers. It's hard to judge what they will do, they have the name, history and wmc crowd in town, but at the same time, the locals I think will bail on them, I think all the locals went to GG for NIN and they can't afford to spend another 130 bucks. Plus the Killers won't draw the crowd NIN did. I think GG and UMF have done piss poor jobs marketing the events up here in Broward. I saw zero promotions for both events, yet it's rumored 25% of the Space crowd is from Broward, thus why they didn't push these events up here in Broward was dumb. (clubs and festivals rely on the net too much)I think GG's numbers are inflated a little bit, I think they only did 20k, but I'll get the count from someone who won't bs me. I think Ultra will do the same amount of people. No one cares about EDM and djs anymore, I think the Killers weren't a good booking for drawing people to a festival. In year 2, I expect GG to be a rock fest, with country music and a tent for EDM with only the biggest jocks. They can strong arm the djs and cut costs. None of those djs were worth more than 5k, including DD. The same amount of people would have been there without DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyTrendy Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Rock, country and EDM.. i think i've died and gone to heaven... (yes i'm a big redneck) ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolut_v Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 I had a great time at GGgot there at 3 just in time for DD..Highlightssaw crazy C DD Stanton Warriors - dropped some amazing tracksS&D entertained me for some time got a little boredZombie was great -made funny comments about sliting your wrists listening to electronic musicNIN stole the show!!!VIP setup was perfect, Had lots of food available any time,seating and quick bar service. the best part was the VIP bathroom.he breaks tent had the best sound & music IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 i know an exmember of atomic tangerine (local rock band) said he was backstage at rock tent and keith richards in da house with his entourage of young blondies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nickjunkie Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Miami Herald review: http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/living/14139904.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 nice review. i look foward to droppin my two cents of GG as part of my wmc review for the site ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V. Barbarino Posted March 20 Author Report Share Posted March 20 http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/sfl-mu20globalmar20,0,1455610.story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ramon Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 I would have to say that the highlights were....Sasha and Digweed-Bloc Party remix-Annie Lennox "Sweet Dreams" remix-a bunch of other dope tracks I don't know the names ofRoger Sanchez-brought it hard and funky-killed it and brought the energy that Deep Dish just coudn't seem to findFerry Corsten and AVB-got all the ladies in a lovey dovey stateLawler-amazing remix of an old Radiohed trackCoheed and Cambria -great ballad at end of set. I was very surprisedAngello & Ingrosso remix of Sweet Dreams is what Diggers closed with. Sasha closed with Breezer. They opened up with the UNKLE mix of Depeche Mode's John the Revelator. MURK shortly played their mix later in their tent. Go DM! John also played Mode Hookers - Breathe.Jimmy Van M played Troy Pierce's Horse Nation which sounded insane on that system. The drums all twisted and everything and peoople actually going off to it.I though S&D were ok. I hadn't heard them in 2 years. They always know how to play to a crowd though. They are pro's at what they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V. Barbarino Posted March 20 Author Report Share Posted March 20 Rock, country and EDM.. i think i've died and gone to heaven... (yes i'm a big redneck) ;DHONKY TONK BADONKADONK ;DI can't believe Denny bought the video off of itunes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Philip Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 the rides were awesome ferris wheel was great seeing everything so high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LeVeL Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Global Gathering was great, I loved the set up but I agree there were certain artist I would of done without. I had a blasts but must say that this would have to be the last festival I am going too, involving electronic music, seeing Dj's play at festivals is boring Dj's belong at clubs. I got to see Roger Sanchez who was impresive, Sasha and Digweed were cool but not all that. The man who stole the show had to be Armin Van Buuren, he played a slamming set and Ferry followed afterwards and kept the vibe leveled but by that time a lot of the crowd had died out.I was going to go catch Murk but by the time I went to their stage they were already done but whatever they are here every week so it isn't a big deal, So Caught some portion of Steve Lawlers set who wasn't bad.As Far as the Rock stage in concerned, it was probably the highlight of the festival Nine Inch Nails,Rob Zombie,Avenged Sevenfold and Coheed & Cambria were all great to see. The environment in the field over the Miami night sky was just great. Loved how they had beer stands and food stands so close to each other without having to walk a mile to get something to drink.Also there were no long lines at the Port-O-Potties which was something unexpected. I really thought there was going to be a bigger turnout for this but I guess a lot of the electronic crowd got tired of standing an wussed out and went home early. Thats where I have to say that the rock crowd definetely knows how to appreciate a festival like this. I ran into a lot of people who had been there all day and were having the time of their lives.I dont think one true rock fan paid money to be in the VIP @ a festival, I think it was ridiculous seeing some people overdressed for a festival and then complain about standing too long. When have you heard of seating @ Woodstock or Lollapolooza, this festival brought back the great factor of general admission but the VIP was just plain stupid but hey people are willing to pay it but for what, you still had to walk to the stages to see the artist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V. Barbarino Posted March 20 Author Report Share Posted March 20 It's real simple about the seating. I spent 60 bucks, if I was able to sit down for a hour every few hours, I'd stay and spend more money...100 picknic tables to rent costs nothing, they would have paid for themselves 100 times over.. I would have also had a tent to charge your cell phone, how my phone made it the whole day on 2 bars is a GG miracle! lol... Again, they could have charged for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyTrendy Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 i know an exmember of atomic tangerine (local rock band) said he was backstage at rock tent and keith richards in da house with his entourage of young blondies LOL!! See nick i was right.. that guy was keith richards! LOL He was trashed! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ramon Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 NINE INCH NAILS was amazing. Thanks for bringin them back after the their failed hurrican appearance. Everything from Pretty Hate machine to With Teeth. I'd definitely see them again. You guys did a hell of a job for the first year.Requests for next year.Techno and The Smashing Pumpkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyTrendy Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Techno and The Smashing Pumpkins niiiceeeeeeee ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest slamminshaun Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 just imagine how empty it would have been if they didn't have the rock bands... The collapse is getting closer for Miami edm scene...I'll keep this in mind when Ultra posts another 50,000 person event this weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coach Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 One question, why Bicentennial and not Bayfront. Comparatively, Bicentennial blows. And it won't be there soon, anyway. Was this something the city did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Diabolique Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Aside from NIN, which was my first time, I would like to thank the organizers for having the Marine Parade crew, something I esp enjoyed and have waited for a very long time. Everything Adam Freeland touches is golden! Not only does he take you on a journey, he creates an entire atmosphere, a VIBE. Always fresh and innovative, you never get the same Adam twice. If I were a man on this journey we call life, I would wish to be Mr. Freeland. no, really! must be one hell of a ride...I can't express enough gratitude. :-* It was a pleasure meeting you in front of the stage during Adam's set. You owned that breaks tent girl, you were all over the place. See you next Sunday <---nu skool breakbeat junkie. I was in heaven! ;Dsunday..I'm thrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V. Barbarino Posted March 20 Author Report Share Posted March 20 One question, why Bicentennial and not Bayfront. Comparatively, Bicentennial blows. And it won't be there soon, anyway. Was this something the city did?I was told the city said no.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 YEAH BICENTENNIAL is blah i miss bayfront park :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mr_alex2 Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 The amphitheatre rocks at bayfront, I really missed it. You can sit if you wanted.However, not being cramped and fighting to get in a bathroom or a drink was really nice... [also due to less of a crowd]PS - Rob zombie was kinda of a punk for dissing the EDM crowd, trying to promote some kind of them vs. us crap at a festival is weak! (it was funny, but not really) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest xpedition Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 One question, why Bicentennial and not Bayfront. Comparatively, Bicentennial blows. And it won't be there soon, anyway. Was this something the city did?Bicentennial has a larger event capacity than Bayfront. http://www.bayfrontparkmiami.com/pages/park.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coach Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 One question, why Bicentennial and not Bayfront. Comparatively, Bicentennial blows. And it won't be there soon, anyway. Was this something the city did?Bicentennial has a larger event capacity than Bayfront. http://www.bayfrontparkmiami.com/pages/park.htmlSeriously? Wow, it sure seemed smaller. And no amphiteatre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nickjunkie Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Bayfront is having some sort of ride / attraction installed and the deal is that they cannot close the park to the public anymore. Only the amphitheater alone can be used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Miss_Digital Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 One question, why Bicentennial and not Bayfront. Comparatively, Bicentennial blows. And it won't be there soon, anyway. Was this something the city did? the only advantage i saw of bicentenial was its easier to move around ultra @ bayfront is like a maze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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