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ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL’S OFFICIAL POSTPONEMENT NOTICE – [READ HERE]

March 11, 2020

Late last week, the City of Miami did the unthinkable: they “postponed” Ultra, bringing the festival’s twenty-two-year streak to an end. The decision, an emergency ratification at the hands of city commissioners, was mainly fueled by impending doom, a.k.a. the Coronavirus. The postponement inspired feelings of discontent from Ultranauts, versus sighs of relief from Miami’s “downtown alliance,” the cult of plaintiffs that sued the city to oust Ultra from Bayfront, citing to noise pollution and Debby Downer-ism in their litigation. Ultra, in the wake of a torrential mess, issued an official email to ticket buyers with explicit directions on how to recoup ticket values. The email reads as follows:

ULTRA MIAMI RESCHEDULED

Hello ______________,

We’re completely devastated by Friday’s news of having to reschedule the 22nd edition of Ultra Music Festival to March 26, 27, 28, 2021, confirmed to take place at Bayfront Park, following an official order from the City of Miami.

Although this is heartbreaking for us, we understand that this is far more disappointing and frustrating for you. You’ve been waiting and planning to reunite for our return home to Bayfront Park since July. And our incredible team has been working tirelessly for seven months organizing what was set to be the best ever Ultra Miami production.

On Wednesday March 4th, we were called in to meet with City officials, and were notified that due to the existence of COVID-19 (coronavirus), which presents an imminent public threat, that the festival was in jeopardy of not being permitted to proceed. Shocked, we did everything within our control to move the event forward. However, on Friday morning, we were officially directed by City order to reschedule the event, a decision based on the Florida Governor’s declaration of a ‘Public Health Emergency’ and Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s Interim Guidance for COVID-19 because Ultra falls within the category of large mass gatherings, and it’s considered a high profile international event that attracts attendees from more than 100 countries.

Friday also marked the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Florida, and the first COVID-19 related deaths in the State of Florida. This heartbreaking news highlights that protecting the health, safety and physical well-being of everyone is paramount.

For more than two decades our dedication, passion and pure love of electronic music has driven us to consistently deliver the highest quality festivals possible, year after year. And now for the first time in Ultra’s 22 year history, the festival will not be taking place in the month of March.

ALL tickets purchased will of course remain valid and will be honored at either the 2021 or 2022 Ultra Miami event, at your option. You will have 30 days to choose which Ultra Miami event you want to attend. Additionally, we are also working to offer a digital online Ultra experience as soon as possible.

Even though the situation is completely beyond our control, we are fully engaged, pushing forward to go above and beyond for you. In seeing that commitment through, we have worked around the clock to assemble an extraordinary added value package for you.

Benefits

Extra Ultra Hour: An Exclusive Main Stage Headline DJ performance at Ultra Miami 2021 for 2020 ticket purchasers, one hour before doors open to the public.
One (1) Free Ticket to either an Ultra Worldwide^TMor Resistance^® event of your choice (excluding Miami), valid throughout 2021 for each 2020 ticket purchased. Subject to the terms and conditions in effect for that show. Limited quantity and subject to availability. First come first served. Non-transferable. Pre-registration required.
A discount code for 50% off for up to $250 in merchandise on www.ultramerchandise.com. Discount code expires December 31, 2020. Code does not apply to taxes, shipping, handling and service charges.
There will be Ten (10) Ultra Golden Tickets where each admits you plus one guest Free entrance to any Ultra Worldwide events (including Miami) for life. Subject to the terms and conditions in effect for that show. Non-transferable. Pre-registration required.
Exclusive access to a $99.95 private sale to upgrade to PREMIUM GA (PGA) for Ultra Miami. PREMIUM GA is a new ticket category at the festival which will be available for purchase for $599.95 during the 2021 event on-sale. This includes access to these exclusive PGA areas: PREMIUM Expedited entry, upgraded restroom facilities, PGA Lounge, chillout area and bar. Subject to the terms and conditions in effect for that show. Limited quantity and subject to availability. First come first served.
Exclusive access to buy up to 2 additional GA tickets for $249.95 during the 2021 Ultra Miami private on-sale for each 2020 ticket purchased. Subject to the terms and conditions in effect for that show. Limited quantity and subject to availability. First come first served.

Please click below and submit the form to claim your benefits. You have until Thursday, April 9th to submit this form.

More details to follow.

Clearly, by labeling this cancelation a “postponement,” Ultra has afforded itself certain liberties in terms of refunds – these liberties were most likely stated in the initial purchasing contract as recourse and liability mitigation in the event of natural disaster (i.e. read the fine print before you buy something). And although it’s a difficult situation, take a moment to acknowledge that Japan has indefinitely suspended school, France has banned public gatherings, all of Italy is quarantined, and more than 8% of Iran’s parliament has tested positive for COVID-19. Ultra’s “postponement” is upsetting, but public health is paramount.

For more information and updates, visit Ultra’s official linked below.

https://ultramusicfestival.com/official-notice

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