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Returning to Miami’s own Bayfront Park on March 22nd-24th, Ultra will transform the vibrant city into an electrifying haven for dance music enthusiasts from across the globe. Set against the backdrop of Bayfront Park’s picturesque views, attendees will be treated to the full Miami experience right in the heart of the city.
Celebrating its 24th anniversary in typical fashion, Ultra’s star-studded lineup consists of over 150 artists that span the entirety of the dance music spectrum. The lineup features a fresh blend of new faces like Peggy Gou and Elderbrook, along with returning veterans such as Hardwell and Martin Garrix. Calvin Harris will also be making his highly-anticipated return for the first time in over a decade. For festival-goers and music lovers alike, it will be an exclusive opportunity to catch their favorite artists and encounter new ones all in one weekend.
Since its inaugural edition in 1999, Ultra Miami has emerged as a beacon of the electronic music scene, captivating audiences with its unparalleled lineup of world-renowned DJs, immersive stage productions, and an atmosphere charged with euphoric energy. Ultra is only one week away so it’s time to start planning out what artists you want to see.
For our Artist Spotlight series, we are highlighting four artists on Ultra’s lineup that you don’t want to miss!
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Levity
Levitate + Gravity = Levity.
Kicking off our Artist Spotlight series for Ultra Miami we have Levity! The Chicago-based trio may have formed back in 2019, but their journey is only just beginning. After accumulating over 5 million streams since their inception, they’ve proven themselves to be unstoppable. With a musical taste that defies any subgenre, they push the sonic boundaries of electronic dance music in each of their infectious productions.
Their sound effortlessly blends future bass, house, and dubstep, embellished with funky elements and space bass soundscapes. Aside from their strong social media presence and groundbreaking performance at Electric Forest 2023, the viral success of their smash hit “Flip It” catapulted them into the international spotlight.
John Hauldren, PJ Carberry, and Josh Tarum have come a long way since meeting at the University of Iowa in 2017, but their future looks brighter than ever. Josh, who is a full-time med student, hopes to focus on music with the group once he finishes med school.
“Levitate” to the sounds of Levity and catch them live at Ultra and on tour with INZO this spring!
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Far Out
Join Far Out as he invites you on a sonic adventure through the cinematic realm of electronic music. Hailing from Calgary, the Canadian visionary is a storyteller at heart and a lover of all things sci-fi or space-themed. He brings an innovative sound to the world of EDM and with 500+ million streams and counting across all platforms, the sky's the limit. It’s safe to say he’s found his home on Ophelia Records, the pioneering label for melodic bass, for they’ve been inseparable ever since his debut release in 2020, “Constellations” with KARRA.
Far Out is no stranger to the festival spotlight. Not only has he performed at one of EDM’s flagship festivals EDC Las Vegas, but it was also his debut live performance. In just one week he will be making his debut at the world-renowned festival Ultra Miami.
Immerse yourself in Far Out’s intergalactic universe where a unique aural experience awaits you at Ultra!
Fun Fact: Far Out was a professional badminton player and even represented Team Canada at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
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LP Giobbi
Known for her piano-infused house beats and lively, dynamic performances, LP Giobbi is a feminine force to be reckoned with. Since breaking into the scene in 2018, she’s molded herself into a bona fide dance music maven. Bringing years of classical jazz piano training to the stage, she incorporates live musical elements into her genre-defying sound.
Not only is she an inspirational DJ and producer, LP Giobbi is also a label owner, music director, curator, and entrepreneur, making her a multifaceted icon. As an advocate for feminism and gender equality, she founded FEMME HOUSE, a nonprofit educational platform that offers online music production and DJ workshops for women and non-binary artists.
Named the cover of Spotify’s Best of Electronic Music 2022, the Oregon-born, Los Angeles-based talent is on the rise to stardom with no signs of slowing down. LP Giobbi will be making her Ultra Miami debut next week, adding another incredible feat to her musical resume.
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Pauline Herr
Pauline Herr is an all-around inspiration in electronic dance music and has paved the way for other female artists to follow. As a DJ, producer, and vocalist, her triple-threat skills are put on full display in every single production.
Born in Wisconsin, she moved to LA in 2017 after she dropped out of nursing school to begin classes at the esteemed music production school ICON Collective. Little did she know this decision would soon launch her career, and one year later she was even awarded “Student of the Year” at ICON.
Pauline’s versatility and emotionally-fueled sound weaves throughout her favorite genres like hip-hop, trap, and future bass. Authenticity pours straight from her heart in every aspect of her music. Drawing inspiration from her own life, her songwriting is organic yet vulnerable and aims to connect with anyone who listens.
“The main reason I’m doing this music thing is to make people feel something.” - Pauline Herr's interview with ICON Collective
This month marks her debut at Ultra Miami and in April she embarks on her debut headline tour so make sure to catch her on the road!
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