Countdown

Okay so the venue i really like. I have been here 4-5X now the only thing that sucked was the rain and we had to leave around 11pm NYE because it just wasn't worth itNot insomniac's faultAny ways I really loved GROUND CONTROL they were super quick to respond to my bf who was injured. Like seconds quick.I found two iPhones and gave them to lost and found and they returned them to both owners. Very trustworthy!!! Love that I am deducting a star because the tequila tasted like water. At least have Jose Cuervo or something because I went to the bar 4x on Friday night and it was literal dog water. Do better with your alcohol lol

Meh. Countdown is awful nowadays. The people that attend are pretty fake and either look like gangbanger wannabes who want to start fights for no reason, or attendees that fake PLUR their way with every conversation to steal your phone, or both. This year's lineup wasn't that great but the crowd was pretty bad overall compared to previous years or other insomniac events. For example, At Alison Wonderland's midnight countdown, these girls behind us were way too messed up so they kept shoving us from behind like animals. We ignore but one walks up and looks at my wrist to trade kandi bracelets and picks out one she wants. First of all, when doing trades, you don't get to choose what you want. Second of all, pushing people into others and not saying anything is just trash. That's just a mild example but it's not that great, honestly. Oh yeah, bring a long sleeve to survive the new year cold. You'll absolutely need it.

Insomniac did it again and broke another record. 67,000 Humanoids attended Countdown 2019 to welcome the new year making it the largest NYE Festival in the Galaxy!!! This was my 3rd Countdown and by far my favorite! I was able to catch Elephante, The Chainsmokers, Alesso and best of all ATLiens! Festivals are what you make of them don't complain about silly things. Make sure you come prepared and have a plan! Yes there will be traffic to get to the venue, yes there's shitty cell service, yes it can be extremely crowded etc.. but at the end of the day none of that matters. What matters are the memories you create with those are around you and the music!! Insomniac went all out this year with the venue creating an out of this world experience. The art displays and lazer shows were amazing. Overall had an amazing time singing and dancing the night away with my better half!

Expecting the worst since last year was an apocalyptic shitshow, we were well armed with hand warmers and layers of clothes. Fortunately, it wasn't windy like last year and the venue provided space blankets and heated lamps. Such an improvement! I also highly recOmmend taking the shuttle. Was very efficient and we didn't have to wait in line at all! Make sure to buy your shuttle pass well in advance because that sells out fast! Our friend Ubered back...waited 1 hour and cost him $240.

Seven months behind on this review, but better late than never! When I first drafted this, I gave Countdown 3-stars. Since then I've been to EDCLV and I'm deducting another star because that's how sucky Countdown is LOLCountdown 2015 into the 2016 year was my first rave ever. I've been listening to trance since 2001 but music festivals have never appealed to me so I was never interested in going. After a whirlwind of a year, while dining with my best gal pal at Denny's on NYE, we decided 4 hours before the event to go. We recruited another girlfriend, bought tickets right then and there, and off we went! I love spontaneous adventures, but unfortunately, this experience was very meh.It was 37 degrees and freezing. It was colder here than when I was in Iceland covered in snow. I wore a fur lined parka, which hardly helped. I honestly don't know how there were girls in itty bitty lingerie outfits. Is it the drugs? I personally find that hard to believe because you know, I was freezing... They had heat lamps in some areas, which helped a little but by the end of the night, they burned out. I couldn't focus on the music at all and remember thinking that it was just so cold for the majority of the night. There were so many groups of people just huddled together on the cement ground trying to keep warm. The weather really dampened our experience. Not necessarily the event's fault, but I guess Insomniac could've been more prepared and added more heat lamps or refueled them, or added more enclosed spaces for people to gather and stay warm.The traffic was so bad going to NOS that it took us two hours to get there (as opposed to the normal hour commute). Missing most of the DJs I wanted to see, arriving late already diminished the overall experience. We went back and forth between the heat lamps and main stage/tent area for warmth, so we didn't really get a chance to explore the grounds. I had no idea there was a skating rink until afterwards.Parking was scattered among different lots nearby NOS. It was a mess and we ended up parking pretty far away.The three of us agreed we won't be returning -- it's just way too cold.

Cheers to bringing in 2017 at Countdown! This is my second time at countdown and i had a wonderful time both days this year (not so much last year cuz it was cold af)! I knew it was going to rain so my amazing biancé Albert S. prepared us for the rain. It rained a lot harder on the second day (NYE) and that made it 10 x more fun! lol. We were in rain coats, waterproof pants, and rain boots. lol. It was cold AF so i dont know how all the girls were dealing with it..but i didn't mind..i'll keep u warm girlllll. loll. On Friday, Albert S. and I met up with his hs friends and we raged out for a bit..that was fun. :) lol I discovered seven lions that day..and oh my..he's amazing. lol. I know..what a noob. hahaha. At one point we were at the infinity stage on Saturday and it was raining super duper hard outside, and so water was leaking through...it felt like we were in the rain room...certain spots were dry and certain spots were wet. It was friggen fantastic!! lol. The parking can suck biggo balls so definitely come early if you want free/good parking. and leave like 15 minutes before the event is over so you don't have to deal with the line leaving the parking lot. GL you!I remember last year was really really cold so we were extra prepared this year so we weren't cold at all. protip: they give out free handwarmers at the medical tent. those things are MONEY! lol. Overall, I had an amazing time, and this hands down had to be one of the best event we've been to...not only did i get to vibe with my sweetheart, but i also got to spend time with my babies (finally!) lol. Shoutout to baby D for giving the bestttt shoulder rides ever! lol. Albert S. and i spent most of our time on the front side of the stage or towards the back just because i like a lot of space to dance. I'd definitely be back next year! Cheers to 2017!! :)

The scene is dead. PLUR is long dead. People here know adays want to pop pills and go to LA LA land. SHOWTEK!It rained pretty heavily. I rolling biscuits, I met this girl in line. What did you know we met back on stage. There was some chemistry when we touched, but her friend cockedblocked plus the rolls were wearing off so. Whatevers. If you handsome guy like me the sloots be all after ya. I think 3 - 5 girls were after me at this rave. The asians are DBAGs, you wangsters. Don't mess with chinese OGs, we can have you decked and erased off this planet. Know you place wangsters. Overall, I am very polite and nice guy. I treat people with the confucian golden rule. Once the rolls wear off these kids get nasty.My socks and shoes got wet. It was effing DANGEROUS+++++ The chick ditches to get OJ. Then find me back. Mixed signals young lady. Pissed off that we didn't kiss on the countdown, but whatevers. Overall, it was good experience. I didn't die. Even though the roads were flooded and everything was wet. Plus I was driving all way to Los Angeles. Good ole San Bernardino. Next time when I go hunting for girls I'll ask where there from. OC and inland girls. This pretty boy. Doesn't kiss and tell. Till next time guys. I'll possibly be your temporary boyfriend at the rave. Most likely be nice to fat one. -__-' having nice guy heart does have it's disadvantages. Plus giving one of his many legendary lightshows. Zedd sucks at DJing he's great a producing music. The dutch are the best DJs, except don diablo. The chinese were awesome the fobs from mainland taiwan. Friendliest mofos ever. Not like the AA wangsters. Bro, what else does you mama buy ya? LOLs that house that bimmer? -_-' TLDR it writes itself.I'll keep it PLUR. There were some thieves on the mainstage. Thank god I put all my money in hidden pocket. Watch for people who bump into you.

First year going to Countdown, it was awesome BUT REEEEAAAALLLLLYYYY freakin' cold! It was 39 degrees. While you're in the stages you can't really feel it, especially if you're dancing WHICH YOU SHOULD be because that's what it is all about! Pasquale [CEO] never disappoints. Yes, it's pricey. BUT IT IS DEFINITELY WORTH IT! Just know when you're buying a ticket, you're buying an experience & the experience is worth much more than money. Although it's getting a lot more mainstream, you'll still find your regular ravers and plur lovers! It's funny, I never take any Kandi but somehow at the end of the night I always end up with at least 3 Kandi bracelets! Back to Countdown, I mostly stayed at the main stage resolution. I saw Yellow Claw, Flux Pavilion, Carnage, Dj Snake, Cookie Monsta, & Kaskadeeee! They were ALLLLL awesome ! My favorite set was Flux only because I'm more of a hardstyle person & he killed it ! The only thing I didn't like was the ice rink, it was cheap and not safe at all. Kinda looked like fake ice lol I didn't even bother to skate. My boyfriend and I thought it would be fun to skate because he plays hockey but after looking at the ice rink we thought probably not! Oh also there were a lot of gangsters and it's annoying because they just stand there while you're trying to dance and it's so uncomfortable I don't even understand why they even go. All they do is record the whole set. Best advice is, put your phone in your bag and leave it there. You'll miss the whole event if you don't + the time goes by faster when you keep looking at your phone.Next time, I will definitely come in a onesie and make a totem so it's easier to find my rave fam!

I only give this 2 stars because I liked only a couple of the DJ's. This was such a shitty festival, as I was walking into the festival their staff was on the sidewalk, it's raining and there's puddles so I jump onto the sidewalk and the event staff literally shoves me off the sidewalk (and this is a HUGE man) and says "stay off the fucking sidewalk" first off, you don't push a girl for any reason..the staff in red and white jackets were mostly all drunk and just assholes. I wish I could contact this event and talk to whoever runs the staff department and give them a piece of my mind bc I'm so pissed that a staff member laid a hand on me for an unnecessary reason. Btw a lot of people are rude and they'll just push you out of your way. People that go to these events don't know what the word manners means so just keep that in mind.

Hands down my favorite, not crazy busy like beyond. Also the vibes at countdown are always THE BEST