Ultra Music Festival is gearing up for its monumental 25th anniversary, returning to Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami from Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30, 2025. In celebration of this historic milestone, the festival has unveiled a 25-part docu-series, “All Eyes On Us,” which will air weekly in the lead-up to the anniversary event.
Following the announcement of the festival’s star-studded Phase 1 lineup, Ultra Music Festival introduced the exclusive YouTube series to reflect on its legacy as a pioneering force in the electronic music scene. Each Monday, a new episode will premiere, counting down the 25 weeks to Ultra 2025. The series, produced by NOMOBO, the team behind Ultra’s iconic #ULTRALive streams, will explore the festival’s global influence and its role in shaping dance music culture over the past quarter century.
The first episode, titled “Open The Gates,” kicked off the series by highlighting 25 years of footage that captures the exhilarating moment when Ultra’s gates open each year. Featuring cameos from renowned artists like Nic Fanciulli and Gryffin, the episode also spotlights the excitement of fans eagerly awaiting the start of their festival journey.
The second episode, “That First Ultra,” delves into the festival’s early years, showcasing stories from artists such as Hardwell, Pendulum, Oliver Heldens, Marshmello, SLANDER, Steve Aoki, and Martin Garrix. These artists share their first memories of Ultra, whether as performers or festival-goers, highlighting how Ultra 1999 shaped their careers and the global electronic music scene.
In the latest episode, “All Eyes On You,” viewers are treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the coveted closing sets at Ultra. The episode follows W&W as they prepare for their first-ever Ultra closing performance at ULTRA Europe 2024. With insight from industry leaders and iconic DJs like Armin van Buuren, Marshmello, Nicky Romero, and Steve Aoki, the episode sheds light on the significance of the closing set, often described as “the holy grail” of festival performances.
Fans can catch new episodes of “All Eyes On Us” each Monday on Ultra’s official UMF TV YouTube channel as the festival counts down to its 25th anniversary. With every episode, Ultra Music Festival continues to honor its rich history while building excitement for what promises to be a milestone celebration in 2025.
