The festival is held directly on the beach in Atlantic City. The entire right side of this venue faces the Atlantic Ocean itself. You will perform in the sun, on sand, under a blue sky, near the towering resort hotels and the bustling Boardwalk. This is one beach party you don’t want to miss being a part of this year.
Imagine playing under the golden rays on a sun-drenched beach, with the rhythmic waves of the Atlantic Ocean as part of your mix. The towering resort hotels, each a beacon of luxury and relaxation, provide the perfect home base while the Boardwalk buzzes with vibrant energy, offering everything from street food to lively entertainment, along with countless passersby enjoying the event all day and night.
This beach party promises an unforgettable blend of creativity and color, infused with sun-soaked leisure, thrilling activities, breathtaking ocean views, and beautiful music. Everyone will be dancing to your beats on the sandy beach or in the VIP tent, while also exploring the myriad attractions, including the Steel Pier amusement rides overlooking the venue and the JamFest Stage, as well as popular casinos adjacent to the venue. Savor the music with friends at this ultimate coastal celebration that invites you to dive in and make waves with your music and visuals.
The Crystal Ball is not just an electronic dance music festival; it’s a fantastical journey crafted through intensely creative stage designs, ground installations, and thematic concepts meticulously designed to create an otherworldly dreamscape where music, art, and imagination collide. We aim to host this event each year with different themes. The Crystal Stage will not only feature a major stage design but will also utilize revolving DJ stages, allowing the music to blend seamlessly from one set to the next, creating a constant flow of sound all night long.
There will be two main stages (one with a revolving platform) and two themed stages set up on the grounds, incorporating amusement rides from Steel Pier or Central Pier as part of The Crystal Ball experience. Additionally, an Obscura Dome will be centrally located on the grounds, featuring footage related to the agreed-upon theme each year. We also plan to send messages using the Obscura Dome; for instance, this year"s focal point is Racing Extinction.
We have four water fountains set up near the soundboard, synchronized to jump in unison with the music, along with a major pyrotechnics show and a stunning light display featuring lasers and drone designs. Each set is designed to captivate the audience while giving them time to explore the grounds and enjoy everything the festival has to offer. We are organizing the stages with artist themes, hoping popular DJs will host each stage.
The music will run from Friday to Sunday (with free, open-to-all sound check mini performances on Thursday for anyone who wants to participate) from 1 PM to 8 PM, with the main stages coming alive around 5 PM. We will also have late shows, utilizing the hotels and casinos for those performances.
The event will be ADA accessible, with live streaming and professional audio recording. VIP sections will also be available.
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