Preview: EDM Insider California Guide to NYE 2012

First EDM Insider arranged a guide for Electronic Dance Music fans planning to celebrate New Years Eve 2012 in New York City, now we’re onto the West Coast. Whether you’re looking to hit the club or take part in a full on festival, New Years Eve in California has a little something for everyone.

If you’re in the mood to be a part of a large crowd and wide variety of fellow party-goers, Countdown 2012, being held at the Almeda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton California (East San Francisco Bay) is the place for you. Join the likes of Cosmic Gate, Wippenberg, tyDi, Showtek and more to bring in 2012! Countdown 2012 Ticket Information

After embarking on a United States tour the last few months of 2011, Fedde Le Grand makes a stop in Los Angeles for his USA takeover tour and brings us LA Takeover at The Music Box in Hollywood, California. The Music Box, located on Hollywood Blvd. is the perfect place to celebrate the evenings festivities with tickets still available, check out the website for more information!

It might have been a while since the last time you heard Darude. The Old-School artist will be playing at
The Roxbury in Los Angeles, California to bring in the new year! You can RSVP by calling 310 749 9029.

Manufactured Superstars & DJ Eye are providing the party at Playhouse in Hollywood, California to bring in the New Year. Join The Playhouse Masquerade for the Carnivale Di Venezia featuring live aerial acts and more! They’re claiming this is a celebration not to be missed! For tickets visit www.wanttickets.com/playhouse

XL NYE is bringing a two-day New Years Celebration this year with the first party consisting of sets from the prestigious DJ/Producer ATB and Manufactured Superstars who will be playing earlier in the evening at Playhouse Hollywood. Visit Ten XL in Newport Beach, California at 4647 MaCarther Blvd for the first of two New Years celebrations with XL you won’t want to miss! Ticket information can be found here

Insomniac never fails. With the premiere White Wonderland Festival being held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, we’re fairly confident Insomniac will take this in stride like the rest of them. With a two day line-up focusing on sets from Paul Van Dyk, Benny Benassi, Kaskade, Dada Life and Trent Cantrelle on Day 1 and Steve Angello, AN21 & Max Vangeli, Thomas Gold and Tara Brooks on Day 2, White Wonderland makes for the perfect Winter Weekend Getaway to bring in the new year and what better way with this all-star lineup? For more information regarding tickets and festival questions, please visit FlavorUs.

Grammy Award Winner Benny Benassi brings the party to The Yost Theater in Santa Ana, California for his first ever Orange County appearance. With a DJ set from 12:15 – 2:00 AM fans can dance the night away with Benassi, Slander, Dangerhouse, Tempo, Boris MD, Scott Staley, Mercat, Varun, Positive Patrick and other bombastic fans. 100 Minute long hosted bar included with each ticket purchased. Visit www.yostnye.com for additional information and tickets.

Go Ventures makes an attempt to redeem themselves after a Monster Massive mishap to bring Together As One Festival taking place at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, California with the musical stylings of Duck Sauce, Diplo, Bloody Beetroots, Chromeo, Felix Da Housecat, Dirty South, Funkagenda, La Riots, Alex Kenji, Mimosa, DJ Reza & Junior Sanchez. For more information on the event FlavorUs has you covered!

If that’s not enough and you’re looking to party on New Years Day, head over to Ten XL for Tiesto. The second of XL’s two day New Years celebration features one of the Electronic Dance Music icons himself and if you’re anywhere remotely nearby, why would you want to miss that? Ticket information: https://www.eventvibe.com/event-info/XL-NYE-DAY-2-Featuring-Tiesto/130234×9

Article by: Angela Samartano