EDC Las Vegas 2020 is no more, as if there was any doubt.
Insomniac CEO and founder Pasquale Rotella posted to Instagram with the sad news.
Rotella wanted to do a two-step virus testing program for concertgoers, which is two steps more than Trump has done.
We wanted to implement a free two-step testing program, one test at home before traveling to Las Vegas & another test at the venue when you arrived, in addition to many other enhanced safety protocols. Unfortunately, we just learned that the medical advances necessary to pull this off will not be ready in time, which is why I’m making this announcement today. Regardless, I’m proud of our team for continuing to believe & work so hard throughout the process.
Twitter seemed to understand.
at least we will have PLENTY of new music for u to cry to at EDC 2021
— LOUD LUXURY (@LoudLuxury) August 2, 2020
Sad about EDC but health n safety is more important just know I was bout to fkn CRUSH and had a camp edc set and another surprise set on art car again 😞🙏🏽❤️
— Wax Motif (@WaxMotif) August 2, 2020
I guess 2020 wasn’t ready for
SLANDER B2B @SAIDTHESKY
(EDC SUNRISE SET)Maybe next year 😭💔😭
— SLANDER (@SlanderOfficial) August 2, 2020
I’ve spoken with the CEO of time, and after review of edc being cancelled this year he has confirmed that everyone gets one year back. So whatever age you were this year that’s the age you will be next year, youre welcome – see you in 2021
— Ghastly (@Ghastly) August 2, 2020
I think any artists who were scheduled to play EDC 2020 and still went out and played these stupid shows/parties during the pandemic should be removed from the EDC lineup in 2021 but that's just my opinion 🤷🏻♂️
Cc: @TheChainsmokers
— OMNOM (@imOMNOM) August 2, 2020
EDC 2020 was supposed to take place at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on May 15-17. Now, it’ll take place on YouTube probably in bits and pieces. 2020 is sad, please let it pass soon.
Read Rotella’s complete update below:
@EDC_LasVegas UPDATE: I know you’ve been waiting a long time & I want to THANK YOU for being so patient.
Some have questioned why we haven’t postponed yet & I want to let you know what we’ve been up to. The team & I have spent the last several months working to create a plan that would allow us to produce a safe event for you. We wanted to implement a free two-step testing program, one test at home before traveling to Las Vegas & another test at the venue when you arrived, in addition to many other enhanced safety protocols. Unfortunately, we just learned that the medical advances necessary to pull this off will not be ready in time, which is why I’m making this announcement today. Regardless, I’m proud of our team for continuing to believe & work so hard throughout the process.
This whole experience has truly been a wild ride. Here I am, a rave promoter, finding myself talking to biopharmaceutical companies about diagnostic tests for a novel virus while working with Nevada’s most prominent government officials. I’ve felt a lot of pressure wanting to come through for all of you & after taking time to exhaust every possible option, I can feel confident knowing this is the right decision.
We are officially postponing EDC Las Vegas 2020 & will be returning May 21+22+23 of 2021 to celebrate 25 years of EDC.
To everyone who chose to hang onto their ticket & stick with us during this time, THANK YOU! You’re the most amazing community I could ever hope to be a part of. It means the world to me. We would not be able to do any of this without your support.
All 2020 passes, including Camp EDC & shuttles, will be honored for the new 2021 dates & will automatically transfer over. For those who would like a refund, go to edclasvegas.com/verify.
Because some of you won’t be able to make the rescheduled dates, any tickets for EDC Las Vegas 2021 that become available will go back on sale Thursday, August 6 at 10am PT.
Insomniac has been built on never giving up. We’re already working hard on next year’s show & we’ll be back with more energy than ever for our 25 Year Celebration. Until then— Peace, Love, Stay Positive & I’ll See You Under the Electric Sky!💜✨