Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) returns to the UK On Saturday July 12 and Sunday July 13 promising to be even more spectacular than 2013’s sold out inaugural event. Electric Daisy Carnival UK will transform iconic outdoor entertainment venue Milton Keynes Bowl into a brand new world, it provides the perfect setting for the festival and everything that comes along with it, including a line-up that boasts the brightest dance music stars, with stages including Kinetic Field, Circuit Grounds and Cosmic Meadow.

The festival will feature its signature creative elements including state-of-the-art production and special effects, roaming costumed performers and interactive art installations. EDC UK will be a vibrant hub of creative energy and activity, taking fans from day into night. Expect an unrivalled visual experience, as Electric Daisy Carnival UK presents the biggest LED show, never seen before in the UK for one weekend only, and takes pyrotechnics to a whole new level.

On Saturday July 12, Avicii will take over the decks of the Kinetic Field, along with Steve Angello, Steve Aoki, Nicky RomeroMartin Garrix and Showtek.

Circuit Grounds presents on July 12 undisputed trance master Paul van Dyk with Ferry Corsten, Ørjan Nilsen,Simon Patterson, Ben Gold, and a very special guest appearance from Paul Oakenfold.

On July 12 Cosmic Meadow represents techno’s leading artists with Marco Carola heading the line-up that includes Dubfire, Hot Since 82, Davide Squillace and Timo Maas.

The UK’s very own Calvin Harris takes to the Kinetic Field stage on July 13, along with legend Fatboy Slim, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, NERVO, R3hab and Carnage

The Circuit Grounds stage will be transformed on July 13, hosting some of the leaders and up-and-comers in dance music. They include Blasterjaxx, Dannic, DVBBS. Dyro, Julian Jordan, Laidback Luke Rebecca & Fiona, and Sander van Doorn.

And on July 13 the Cosmic Meadow stage takes things harder and heavier, with genre-bending turntablist A TrakB.Traits along with MC JumaDestructo, Dillon Francis, Gorgon City, Jack Beats, My Nu Leng and Shift K3Y. 

Expect fireworks, foods from around the world, dancers, performance artists, costumes, sound, light and creative energy. There will be carnival rides and dramatic décor and fans are encouraged to dress up and make this their most special day.

Electric Daisy Carnival UK is brought to the UK by a power partnership between Insomniac and Cream. Electric Daisy Carnival parent company Insomniac has long been established as one of the world’s finest party producers. Insomniac has built an international reputation for hosting some of the biggest shows on the planet, producing more than 250 music events for more than 3,000,000 concert goers across America including a ground-breaking 345,000 revellers to Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas last year, as well as producing dozens of other music festivals and club shows annually.

“Every time I think back to the last summer, I’m humbled that over 50,000 fans showed up to share their amazing energy and enthusiasm during our first international show, EDC in the UK. Because of their amazing support we’re bringing the festival back for its second year and, it’s going to be bigger and brighter than before. Milton Keynes Bowl is such a world-renowned venue and we’re excited to transform it into something that’s never been seen before,” Pasquale Rotella, Founder and CEO of Insomniac.

One of the UK’s longest-running, most respected frontline promoters of electronic music, Cream has built an unprecedented reputation for hosting some of the best events the UK has to offer, including Creamfields festival, which has amassed a global following and is considered a badge of honour for all who play there.

The illustrious and iconic Milton Keynes Bowl will feature theatrical elements, performers and dance troupes, and fully immersive arts installations for Headliners to enjoy. Immerse yourself in the multi-sensory wonders that make Electric Daisy Carnival events so completely unforgettable. Electric Daisy Carnival UK will be a multi-faceted, vibrant, pulsing hub of energy and activity.

An experience to remember forever, Electric Daisy Carnival UK is the very best of days.

Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmater & Skiddle. Early bird tickets are priced at £55 (+ booking fee) for the day, and £100 (+ booking fee) for the whole weekend, and are available for a limited time. 

EVENT INFO

Saturday 12th July and Sunday 13th July 2014 Venue: The National Bowl, Watling Street, Milton Keynes MK5 8AA Doors: 12:00 / curfew 23:00

Age Restrictions: The event is strictly 18+ (Photo ID is required) *Subject to license and planning