Insomniac and eBay Launch First-Ever EDC Week Charity Auction Benefiting Culture Shock Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV -- (Marketwired) -- 05/05/15 -- Insomniac, in partnership with global e-commerce partner eBay Giving Works, and dozens of EDC Las Vegas partners, is excited to announce their latest charitable endeavor, "The EDC Week Charity Auction." This unique auction offers fans of Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), Las Vegas unparalleled access to the festival, its DJs, multiple Las Vegas hot spots, and more -- all to raise funds for a local charity, Culture Shock Las Vegas (CSLV).

The first round of experiences, released today, focuses on unique festival-related access. A second round of exclusive artist experiences will be announced simultaneously with the festival lineup this Wednesday (tomorrow), May 6, and is guaranteed to start bidding wars for items that can't be purchased anywhere else in the world. All auction items are accessible to bidders by clicking www.ebay.com/insomniac, with all bids starting at just $0.99.

The first of its kind to be launched by a music festival, the auction is the vision of Insomniac Founder and CEO Pasquale Rotella. It is intended to provide dance music fans unparalleled access to North America's largest dance music festival and the events surrounding it -- while helping a worthy cause.

"Our fans have an incredibly generous spirit and so much passion for the music, that it makes perfect sense to give them special access to the festival, its artists, and dozens of exclusive events in the name of charity," said Rotella. "Culture Shock's message of positivity and community aligns perfectly with the spirit of EDC, and I'm so glad that we can offer one-of-a-kind experiences while bringing attention to an organization that is doing amazing work in Las Vegas."

Culture Shock Las Vegas is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through performance art and dance, while steering them away from substance abuse, violence and hatred. They also provide educational assistance and dance and leadership training.

"Words cannot express how grateful we are to have Insomniac select us as a charitable partner for the first EDC Week Charity Auction," said Vangie Bisquera, Executive Director at Culture Shock Las Vegas. "With the funds raised through the auction, we'll be able to expand our programs and give even more kids the chance to grow and express themselves through dance."

For its launch, Insomniac and dozens of EDC Las Vegas partners -- such as the TAO Group, Maverick Helicopters, MGM Resorts International, Hakkasan Group, the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, SLS Las Vegas, Life Is Beautiful Festival, Blue Man Group, the LINQ, Interscope Records, and many more -- have come together to curate more than 50 unique experiences for the 10-day online auction. Many of EDC Las Vegas' artists are also participating, with the reveal of their unique experiences dropping on May 6, alongside the full lineup release.

Through the generosity of its partners, Insomniac and the EDC Week Charity Auction aim to showcase the community spirit that is the essence of EDC, while providing fans the chance to bid on over-the-top, once-in-a-lifetime experiences at the festival and throughout Las Vegas. The first round of experiences now available for bidding includes:

• Helicopter Into EDC with Pasquale and Holly: The winner will get to arrive at EDC Las Vegas in style with Insomniac's founder and his lovely wife. Skip the drive, and hop on a Maverick helicopter with Pasquale and Holly!
• Spend One Night of EDC Las Vegas in Pasquale's Cabana: Enjoy EDC with the best view in the house. One winner and a friend will be personal guests of Pasquale and enjoy exclusive seating in his private cabana overlooking the festival.
• I've Got the Golden Ticket!: This magic pass will grant the winner entry to every Insomniac festival for the next year -- from EDC Las Vegas 2015 to EDC Las Vegas 2016, and many in between! Festivals include: Electric Forest 2015, EDC UK, Beyond Wonderland, EDC Orlando, White Wonderland and more.
• Meet the VP of A&R for Insomniac & Interscope Records: Looking to make your mark on the dance music industry? A power meeting with Interscope's Neil Jacobson, Vice President of A&R for Insomniac Records, is just the break you need. Learn trade secrets from industry tastemakers and game-changers to become the next up-and-coming star.
• Inner Sanctum Access: The winner receives two (2) passes to the most exclusive areas of EDC Las Vegas, with the chance to mingle with DJs in the Artist Area and take a tour of "Holly's World" for a firsthand look at the magical realm created for EDC's first lady.
• Private Trailer: Every VIP needs a personal trailer. One winner will enjoy the comfort of their own private trailer, provided by Star Waggons, in the Production/Artist Area Thursday through Monday, from 5pm-8am.
• Backstage Passes: The winner and a guest will have the opportunity to go backstage and see what goes on behind-the-scenes and in front of the stage.
• kineticFIELD Marriage Proposal: That moment your partner says "I do!" is a memory you'll treasure forever. Celebrate the occasion with 75,000 of your closest friends on the largest stage ever created: kineticFIELD at EDC Las Vegas 2015.
• Be Onstage for a DJ Set: The winner will have the chance to hang out on the stage during a set and see the festival from the DJ's point of view.
• Your Own Personal Photographer: For two hours, an Insomniac photographer will be capturing shots of one lucky festivalgoer and their friends at EDC Las Vegas. In addition, Insomniac will provide the winner with a digital gallery of their memories Under the Electric Sky.
• Drop the First Track at the Stage of Your Choice: Every party has to start somewhere, and one fan will have the chance to kick off EDC Las Vegas by playing the opening track at the stage of their choice.
• DJ the Industry's Biggest Event -- EDMbiz Conference & Expo: One lucky winner will show off their DJ skills during EDMbiz Conference & Expo 2015, at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, where the dance music industry's most powerful players will be in attendance.
• LIGHT Nightclub presents "Flying High": Become a Cirque du Soleil Performer for a Day: One lucky winner and a guest will be invited to join a Cirque du Soleil rehearsal inside LIGHT Nightclub on Friday, June 19, during EDC Week. They will be taught to fly/participate in one of the LIGHT tableaus (shows). Afterward, the two guests will receive dinner for two at Red Square and be escorted past the line at LIGHT to view that night's show from a private VIP Area.
• Bassrush Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas EDC VIP Experience: The winner will receive one (1) cabana, one (1) complimentary bottle service, $250 credit toward food and beverage, and the opportunity to party at one of the hottest pool parties of the year: the Bassrush Pool Party at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
• Ultimate Marquee Experience: The lucky winner will receive one (1) complimentary table with $1,000 beverage credit, swag bags for up to six (6) guests, and a VIP balcony and production experience (includes a tour of the A/V booth and VIP balcony, a meet-and-greet with the Production Director, and photos with Marquee's specialty performers). Must be redeemed June 15, 18, 19 or 20, 2015.
• Ultimate TAO Experience: The winner of this prize will enjoy one (1) complimentary table with $1,000 beverage credit, swag bags for up to six (6) guests, and a VIP production experience (includes a tour of the A/V booth and lighting stage). Must be redeemed June 18 or 19, 2015.
• NASCAR/Las Vegas Motor Speedway Deluxe Fan Experience: The Las Vegas Motor Speedway is home to the largest annual sporting event west of Texas. You can have the ultimate fan experience at the March 4-6, 2016 NASCAR Weekend. Package includes: Four (4) tickets in either the Petty or Earnhardt Terraces (which provide for the most spectacular views of the racing action), four (4) passes to the Neon Garage (which allows access to the teams and drivers, live entertainment, driver Q&A sessions, the Sprint Cup Series drivers' meeting, and Victory Lane celebrations), four (4) passes to driver introductions (which gets you on the Speedway to watch all of the pre-race entertainment and driver introductions prior to the Kobalt 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race).
• The Range 702 Pre-Wedding EDC Party Package: Before tying the knot, get the blood pumping with two (2) fully automatic machine guns, M4 and MP5, and the 1911 pistol. After blowing off some steam at the range, the lucky winner of this prize can head down to the Hustler Club in a luxury limo for a bachelor experience of a lifetime.

For a full list of all first-round auction items and descriptions, along with information on Culture Shock and the EDC Week Charity Auction, please visit www.ebay.com/insomniac.

To stay up-to-date on the latest news regarding EDC Las Vegas, head to http://lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com.

About Insomniac

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next-generation special effects, these events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the experience is the company's top priority.

Throughout its 20-year history, Insomniac has produced more than 250 festivals, concerts and club nights for nearly 4 million attendees in California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New York, Texas, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the United Kingdom. The company's premier annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the largest multi-day music festival in North America, and attracted more than 400,000 fans over three days in June 2014.

The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella, and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

Keep up with Insomniac announcements and news on Insomniac.com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About eBay Giving Works

Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is a global commerce platform and payments leader connecting millions of buyers and sellers. As eBay helps to drive the next generation of commerce, they believe in the power of their employees, technologies and global networks to also enable positive social and environmental change in the world. Integrated into eBay's regular buying and selling platform, eBay Giving Works is a program that allows fundraising for nonprofits and fundraising for charity. The eBay Giving Works program is part of a portfolio of programs, resources, and tools across eBay Inc. that are intended to enable and inspire online charity donations at a scale never seen before. Learn more at givingworks.ebay.com.

About Culture Shock Las Vegas

Culture Shock Las Vegas is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dance troupe developed in 1995, under the direction of international fitness expert Darryl Thomas. Its ideology mirrors the original Culture Shock developed in 1993 under the direction of Nike Fitness Trainer Angie Bunch. Both organizations share the powerful vision to expand the opportunities of those less fortunate than themselves. We share the mission, "dedicated to innovative performance, artist development, and community enrichment, revealing the power and beauty of hip-hop to diverse audiences."

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