Ultra Australia

Ultra Australia is an electronic music festival and is part of Ultra Music Festival's worldwide expansion which has now spread to twenty countries. During Ultra Music Festival's 19th edition, it was revealed that Australia would be joining the Ultra Worldwide family.[1] On 10 April 2017, the official announcement was made that Melbourne will be hosting a Road to Ultra event in February 2018. It was confirmed that it will be held at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on February 24.

Ultra Australia
GenreElectronic dance music
Date(s)Varies
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)Melbourne, Sydney
Years active2 years
InauguratedFebruary 24, 2018 (2018-02-24)
Most recentMarch 7 & 8 2020
Attendance40,000 (2020)
Websiteultraaustralia.com

History

The 2018 event featured Afrojack, Axwell & Ingrosso, Kshmr and Carnage (DJ) along with many other regional Australian and regional Dj's.

Following the success of the sold out, first ever ‘Road to ULTRA Australia’ in February 2018, ULTRA Worldwide announced the massive expansion of the globally renowned festival to two cities across the Australian continent Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th February.[2] On November 27, Organisers annouced the phase 1 lineup which included The Chainsmokers, Martin Garrix, Marshmello, Adam Beyer and more.

On 2 August 2019, Organisers announced the dates for 2020 for the second edition of Ultra Australia. On November 7, Ultra Australia announced Afrojack, DJ Snake, Dash Berlin, Eric Prydz and Zedd as headliners. The festival was successfully able to take place despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

References
  1. "Road to Ultra's Australian Expansion Lineup in Melbourne 2018". Billboard. 2017-11-02. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
  2. "ULTRA Australia Announces Phase One Lineup · Ultra Music Festival". Ultra Music Festival. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
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