“Music is what feelings sound like”. ~ Author unknown
Happy New Year to all! And if you were lucky enough to ring it in in Playa del Carmen (Playa), all the better! With January upon us, tourist season begins to ramp up in the Riviera Maya bringing many lively events to the region.
One of the big draws this time of year in Playa is the BPM Festival, which is quickly becoming THE premiere winter getaway for electronic dance music fans. For 10 sunny days and action-packed nights some of the world’s best DJ’s keep the beats going at what is quickly becoming one of the world’s premiere beach dance festivals.
Originally designed as an elite dance music industry networking event, the festival has morphed into an international mélange of electronic music lovers, DJs, producers, revellers and partygoers. Named one of Mixmag’s 10 Best International Parties, the BPM Festival in 2011 hosted 120 of the best DJs and producers playing day & night for 10 fun-filled days! And although attendance continues to grow and it’s gaining momentum each year, the festival still has a special, almost intimate feel to it.
The festival takes place from December 30, 2011 to January 8, 2012 so you’ve still got a long weekend to enjoy if you hop a plane now! This is 10 (yes 10!) days and nights of pool parties, beach parties, club events, and, because it’s their 5th anniversary, add surprise parties to the list, as well. Check it out at: http://www.thebpmfestival.com/
PS for those of you wondering what BPM stands for, it’s for Bartenders, Promoters and Musicians – the groups that the festival is oriented to. Another piece of trivia: it was a group of Canadians who started the festival four years ago. They wanted to have an ideally-located festival in the Caribbean that could rival Ibiza. Mission accomplished!
Signing off from Canada, go on now, get your groove-thing on at the BPM festival!
“Playa gal” Sal” (a very satisfied client working to promote Playa Beach Condos & Villas!) salgal@playabeachcondo.com (PS- Click on the feed and visit my ongoing blogs!)