Tickets for the sixth annual Electric Zoo Festival, which will take place once again on Randall’s Island over Labor Day weekend from August 29th through August 31st, will go on sale next Tuesday, April 29th.
“We are incredibly excited to bring Electric Zoo back to New York. Over the past five years, Electric Zoo has grown tremendously, becoming a critically acclaimed, internationally recognized music festival. The opportunity to again host Electric Zoo on Randall’s Island is a responsibility we take seriously, and we look forward to expanding our safety and security measures in order to further improve the concert experience for our fans.” – Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma, Co-CEOs of Made Event and creators of Electric Zoo
With this news has come an announcement that states that there will several changes to this years festival. In an effort to keep fans extra safe this August, Electric Zoo has added numerous security, medical and messaging protocols aimed at providing ravers with the safest experience possible.
On April 29th tickets can be purchased here
Security Improvements
- Increased use of plainclothes undercover security officers; off-duty and former NYPD with a background in narcotics investigations.
- The addition of drug-sniffing canines to be placed at all entrances to the festival.
- The institution of background checks of all on-site vendors and employees.
- An increased security posture at the transportation staging areas; initial screenings will be done here.
- An increased use of clear and concise signage listing prohibited conduct and potential penalties.
- An increased and highly visible security presence at the various venues inside the festival.
- An even greater use of social media as it relates to event security.
- A security survey to be sent to each ticket purchaser.
Medical Improvements
- Electric Zoo will provide electrolytes at little or no cost to concertgoers.
- Organizers will shorten the length of each day’s show.
- Consistent with past years, festivalgoers will have access to unlimited free water.
Messaging Initiative
- A robust PSA campaign developed by a youth-culture oriented marketing firm and featuring leading artists.
- A proactive social media campaign to put out a clear message on prohibited conduct and the inherent dangers of drugs, including but not limited to, Molly.
- A PSA that fans will be required to watch before they can validate their ticket.
Connect with Electric Zoo:
http://www.electriczoofestival.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ElectricZoo
https://twitter.com/ElectricZooNY
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