Drew White knows whats'up!

I decided to interview a buddy of mine, Drew White on his overall expierence at Ultra in 2011. He's a great guy and has been bumping Electronic music and Djing for years now.

What was your favorite part about Ultra?

My favorite part about Ultra hands down was the Carl Cox Pavilion. When I went in there I heard things I'd never heard before and it was fundamentally different from the dance music I was used to hearing. You haven't lived until you've seen Carl Cox spin live. The man takes you to a different planet.

When you went to Miami, where did you stay?

I stayed at the RIU Miami Beach hotel. It was right on the water on 31st & Collins and it was very suitable for people visiting Miami for UMF. Great environment, great accommodations, awesome hotel.

Did you go to any after parties?

When I went to Ultra I was only 19 years old so I wasn't able to attend any after parties but the night before it started I went to the Pretty Lights Music label showcase at the Fillmore down in Miami Beach which was a blast. My remaining time there was spent at Bicentennial Park for UMF.

What was the ultimate feel at the festival?

The overall feel of the festival was a bit childish and some of the attendees seemed a bit out of place and/or lost but my overall feel was great because of the new sounds I had discovered.

How was the venue?

I enjoyed the venue very much, it was spacious and spread out and evenly dispersed with people. The only thing I would've suggested that year would have been some attention to two particular stages that were too close together that had a small sound bleeding problem. Other than that, the venue was awesome and I liked it's setup very much.

How much do you think you spent?

I hate to say it, but in the 6 days I was in Miami I spent a little bit over 1,200 dollars and that did not include my flight, hotel, or festival ticket. Miami, is quite an expensive place to enjoy yourself in.

Were you there just for the festival, or WMC, MMW and after parties?

I was only in Miami for the festival, but I did attend another event the night before UMF started.

Who were your favorite DJS?

My favorite DJs of the weekend were Carl Cox, Wolfgang Gartner, Loco Dice, Erick Morillo, Conspirator, Fedde Le Grand, and Moby.











Any suggestions to new comers attending festivals?

I wouldn't suggest anything to any newcomers. Any festival is what you make it, so don't over-prepare, don't try and over-plan, just go in with an open mind and let the rest fall into place.

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