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BASS: Paul van Dyk returns to NYC, plays at Pier 54 Aug. 16
Edited Press Release

For five consecutive years Paul van Dyk's annual concerts in Central Park have been one of New York City's most anticipated live music events. In 2007, over 10,000 loyal fans from around the world descended upon New York City with the sole purpose of experiencing their favorite artist in this surreal environment. This year, van Dyk (pictured left) and Made Event leave the friendly confines of Central Park and travel west to the famed Pier 54 for a waterside dance music extravaganza on August 16 that's never been experienced before.

For the first time ever in New York City, Paul van Dyk's four-hour live set is to be accompanied by a full sound system installation engineered specifically for this event by acclaimed sound design company Integral Sound. Fans in attendance at Pier 54 will enjoy Paul van Dyk's music in its purest form and at an unmatched level of clarity.

Historically, Pier 54 was considered one of New York's key launching spots for ocean liners and it even provided a point of origin for the Lusitania's first voyage. To this day, Pier 54's breathtaking original steel arch entrance greets visitors to what has become one of the city's largest performance spaces.

Tickets for Paul van Dyk at Pier 54 are available in advance for $45 dollars per ticket from Ticketweb.com. In the coming weeks Made Event will reveal the very special surprises and themes associated with Paul van Dyk at Pier 54. It's something that no Paul van Dyk fan will want to miss!

About Paul Van Dyk

A pioneer in the genre of Electronic Music, Paul van Dyk not only surpasses the standard to which DJs are regarded - he is the meter to which they are measured. He recently received three International Dance Music Awards at the 2008 Winter Music Conference in Miami, Florida for his latest album In Between. In 2005, he received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album for his original album Reflections - this marked the first time NARAS recognized this category. van Dyk's original productions from Reflections have been synced into major motion pictures such as Into the Blue, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, television's Entertainment Tonight and MTV's Cribs international ad campaigns for Motorola, HBO, Land Rover, and JEEP. With over 3 million albums sold worldwide, van Dyk travels around the world over 16 times each year to sold out performances internationally.

About Made Event

Made Event is committed to excellence in the promotion, production, and execution of electronic dance music events. They constantly bring a world-renowned caliber of entertainment into ever increasing unique and innovative venues, and seek to push the limit of expertise in their field. Made Event was the trailblazer for bringing international DJ events to Central Park for five consecutive years, and this August 2008, they bring their award-winning event Made Event Presents Paul van Dyk to an exciting new venue - Pier 54!

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