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Electric Zoo, New York’s Electronic Music Festival is coming this Labor Day weekend on September 4 & 5, 2010. Following the success of its kickoff year, Made Event is very excited to announce the hugely anticipated 2010 edition bringing together the highest caliber of artists from across the many sub-genres of electronic music to New York’s premier open air festival of electronic music favorites to the beautiful greenery of Randall’s Island Park with stunning water views.

On Saturday, the Main Stage will be headlined by The Chemical Brothers on the heels of their latest release Further, Italian electro favorite Benny Bennasi, German trance king ATB, dancehall bangers Major Lazer and Australian favorite Dirty South. On Sunday, Armin van Buuren returns for a headlining set on the eve of his new artist album Mirage, along with Moby, Dutch house sensation Fedde Le Grand, Berlin's Boys Noize and up and coming superstar DJ Laidback Luke. The Hilltop Arena will be headlined by acclaimed member of the Swedish House Mafia Axwell, along with prolific artist Kaskade supporting his sixth album, Dynasty, and UK trance trio Above & Beyond with their upcoming album Ajnunabeats Vol 8. The Red Bull Music Academy Stage will feature Colorado's self-publishing machine Pretty Lights and his electro organic cutting-edge party rocking beats and San Francisco's freeform artist Bassnectar. Finally, the Sunday School Grove returns with its signature school buses, featuring techno innovator Richie Hawtin and Bedrock maestro John Digweed.

2-Day General Admission Passes & Single Day Tickets are available now, but HURRY because prices go up on Sunday, August 29th at 12 midnight. VIP Upgrades are also available with optional parking. If you are 21+ and have purchased a general admission ticket, the VIP Upgrade will get you in through a separate VIP entrance, provide prime viewing of the main stage from the VIP bleachers or front row, as well as access to the VIP tented lounge with couches, table and chairs, separate food menu, and private cash bar featuring mixed drinks, beer and wine, and VIP-only deluxe air conditioned bathrooms. For tickets and information, go to: www.electriczoofestival.com.

Listen to Electric Zoo Radio on Sirius XM's Area channel every Thursday at 8:00 pm ET with rebroadcasts on Sundays at 7:00 pm ET now through Thursday, September 2nd.

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Here is the current day & stage breakdown of artists performing at Electric Zoo 2010 (*indicates new):

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th
Main Stage
The Chemical Brothers
Benny Benassi
ATB
Major Lazer
Dirty South
Boris
Tom Middleton

Hilltop Arena
Axwell
Kaskade
Chuckie
Gareth Emery
Glenn Morrison
Joachim Garraud
Markus Schulz
Pete Tong

Red Bull Music Academy Stage
Pretty Lights
Afrojack
Erol Alkan
Fake Blood
Flying Lotus
LA Riots
Martyn
Rusko

Sunday School Grove
Richie Hawtin
Claude VonStroke
Joris Voorn
Paco Osuna
Paul Kalkbrenner
Reboot
Sleepy & Boo
Steve Bug

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th
Main Stage
Armin van Buuren
Moby (DJ Set)
Fedde le Grand
Boys Noize
Laidback Luke
Funkagenda
Grum
Orchard Lounge

Hilltop Arena
Above & Beyond
Avicii
Chris Lake
Cosmic Gate
D. Ramirez
Sander van Doorn
Steve Aoki
Wolfgang Gartner
Zack Roth

Red Bull Music Academy Stage
Bassnectar
A-Trak
Aeroplane
DJ Mehdi
Diplo
Jon Hopkins
Savoy
The Glitch Mob
XXXChange

Sunday School Grove
John Digweed
Adultnapper
Davide Squillace
Dixon
Dusty Kid
Marco Carola
Martin Buttrich
Matthias Tanzmann
Popof
Victor Calderone

About Electric Zoo
After its inaugural year, Electric Zoo has already established itself as New York’s premier electronic music festival. In 2009, 26,000 people passed through the gates of Randall’s Island Park to witness over 50 acts representing multiple countries on 4 stages. Electric Zoo represents all genres of electronic music by bringing top international DJs and live acts along with hometown favorites to New York City. The festival’s inaugural edition received a coveted IDMA nomination for “Best U.S. Festival” and “Best Music Event” by URB magazine, as well as positive press coverage from major media outlets like CNN, New York Times, Huffington Post, Village Voice, Time Out New York, New York Post, DJ Mag, and Ocean Drive.

About Made Event
Made Event, helmed by Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma, working with a team of industry leaders, is committed to excellence in the programming, promotion, and production of electronic dance music events. They stand at the vanguard of their field due to the world-renowned caliber of entertainment and expert production values they bring into a variety of distinctive and innovative venues. In 2009, Made Event was nominated for “Promoter of the Year” by URB magazine and “Best Event Promoter” by the IDMAs. With over 25 years of combined experience, and over 400 successful events produced in New York City and at Winter Music Conference in Miami, Made Event continues to set the bar for quality electronic music events. For more info, please go to www.MadeEvent.com.