![]() ![]() Photo Credit: Ivan Meneses for Insomniac Events Across the venue, the Nebula stage contained some true galactic elements into its overall design. Overflowing crowds or people just looking for more space could still get a close-up view of the acts at work thanks to these. Outside of the megastructure and really every stage, a jumbo LED screen streamed the performances. The Mothership also contained a healthy amount of lasers and lighting fixtures to add to the production value. Similar sized vertical screens aligned the sides of the megastructure carrying the visuals throughout the entire area. The design of the stage was LED panel-driven with a mammoth LED situated between four vertical rectangular screens in the center. The change in structure is a definite improvement for the main stage as the increased height and decks ensured more people could have a quality view of the performers and visuals. I started with The Mothership stage, which was converted to a megastructure this year after formally being a tent structure in the years prior. Photo Credit: Ivan Meneses for Insomniac Events After spending time adventuring and discovering these gems, I set out to experience the magic of each of the four major stages of Countdown NYE. It’s the small things like these two exhibits that set Countdown NYE a cut above. Festival officials handed out 3D glasses too as the inside was full of blacklight space decorations. Inside the area, people could pick up headphones and tune in to a silent disco led by a DJ inside. Although the Biosphere was seen on the Countdown NYE map, this small hideout felt like a mini secret. Attendees looking for warmth can find some in style. The Solar Flare Garden mixed an art exhibit with practicality as large metallic prongs spewed flames. Photo Credit: Ivan Meneses for Insomniac Events Tucked behind the Area 51 stage the Solar Flare Garden and Biosphere provided warmth and a silent disco. Fans looking for a spot to relax or get a change of pace could fall back here. Inside Area 151 stood a small stage with a respectable LED screen and lighting structure. The gargantuan wall displayed thematic visuals and neat designs while illuminating the surrounding area. The Area 151 LED wall resembled the Pixel Forest area from this past year’s EDC Las Vegas. Directly behind Lazer Lagoon, Area 151 boasted a colossal LED wall and hosted a small chill-out stage inside. Beyond the decorations, Insomniac is converting this lake-which some might consider inconvenient-into its own atmosphere which adds to the ambiance. The separate elements combined to help capture the theme of the event and serve as a stunning backdrop for photos. In the middle of the lake, a sizable globe-like piece emitted more light and fog. Photo Credit: Scott Hutchinson for Insomniac Events Once passing the entrance arch, the mini-lake inside NOS transformed into the mesmeric Lazer Lagoon.Ī small pillar at the north side of the lagoon shot out beams of lasers. Another set of performers dressed like sci-fi space rangers showed off their acrobatic abilities on a trampoline bed just outside of the Area 51 stage. Throughout the venue, alien performers scurried around to observe their recent abductees or pose with attendees for photos. Even all the trees in the venue are basically converted into alien Christmas trees with layers of blue, green, and purple orbs hanging from the branches. Past the entrance, a large twenty-foot tall arch with various alien warning signs welcomed guests into the venue. ![]() Insomniac canvassed the venue with props, set pieces, mascots, and lighting to transform the open space into a very convincing alien invasion outpost. Related: Return to the Countdown NYE 2019 galaxy with these livesets we’ve compiled! Immediately after clearing security, I nsomniac’s commitment to transforming the NOS Events Center into a science fiction alien fantasy was front and center. On December 31 in San Bernardino, Countdown NYE allowed thousands of attendees to assemble, dance, and hear some wondrous music one final time before transitioning into the new decade.Ĭonsidering that most of the people in attendance found their love for dance music and the festival scene during the last decade, what better way to cap it off than to see some big names perform with tremendous production? I couldn’t think of a better way myself and that’s why I decided to make the trek to the NOS Events Center to dance away the final hours of the year. We reflect on the moments that defined our year and look forward to what’s next in the year ahead. New Year’s Eve is a special time of celebration and jubilation. Countdown NYE sent over 67,000 fans on a galactic quest, hosting the biggest space inspired New Year’s Eve party on the final night of the decade.
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