While most of us have the opportunity to get away from the cold Canadian winter during the holidays, most Bartenders, Promoters and Managers have to entertain. The 1st Annual BPM Festival in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico in January 2008 served up a forum for venue professionals to congregate and have some fun!
The latest addition to the blistering international party calendar was the 7 day electronic music festival dedicated to all players in the industry. Every aspect of the industry was represented including top international artists, event planners, venue owners, hospitality staff and Canadian music enthusiasts; not to mention a huge Mexican contingent.
The BPM Team produced the festivities at Kool Beach Club by day and various venues by night. Co-Organizer and DJ Craig Pettigrew secured an impressive line up for BPM in its initial year. Steve Lawler, Dubfire (Deep Dish), Pablo Ceballos (Chus & Ceballos), Gabriel & Dresden and Victor Calderone headlined the evening events at Coco Maya, El Cielo and Blue Parrot to name a few. Pettigrew and DJ partner James Doman (Doman & Pettigrew), along with DJ Addy tore down the house when they played Alux, a unique natural cave. Now know as the 'Cave Party', it boasts to be one of the best venues to party at during the festival.
Kool Beach Club schmooze, booze 'n' dance gathering was the official meeting place for all partiers to re convene from the night before and enjoy a Bud Light. Capturing the essence of the Canadian scene, homegrown talent rocked the decks in the sun including; DJ's Mikel Curcio, Julien Loreto, Neno, Nitin, DJ Matt C and Johnny White. DJ's from the prominent dance music label Hed Kandi, ended the festival at Kool with a sunset experience that won't soon be forgotten.
This week-long gathering of the hospitality industry and electronic music fans is gloriously affordable and undeniably around-the-clock fun. The event will be among the top electronic music draws in the world in years to come. Time to start checking flights for next year. For all you seasoned partiers.
You know the first few years are always the best, so don't miss out!
Hotels are available on a "Wild-Card" basis, and will be chosen upon availabilty at the time of booking. All hotels will be of a 3-4 star quality, and will be situated downtown Playa Del Carmen, close to the festival. An example of one possible hotel is listed below.
El Tukan features 133 spacious guest rooms in one main complex an two annexes boasting impressive views of the hotel's lush tropical gardens. Updated in 2007, these stylish rooms include two bedroom units, and the standard room both with large balcony or terraces.El Tukan features 133 spacious guest rooms in one main complex an two annexes boasting impressive views of the hotel's lush tropical gardens. Updated in 2007, these stylish rooms include two bedroom units, and the standard room both with large balcony or terraces.
Standard Room Includes:
- A/C
- King Size or two double beds
- Bathroom with shower
- Safety deposit box ($)
- TV with cable/satellite
- Ceiling fan
- Balcony or terrace
- Wireless Internet Access
Max Capacity:
4 Persons (3 Adults)
Two Bedroom Unit Includes:
- A/C
- Bathroom with shower
- Safety box ($)
- TV with cable/satellite
- Ceiling fan
- Balcony or terrace
- Dinning area
- Sofa Bed
Max Capacity:
2 Adults and 2 Children or 4 Adults
COMING SOON!!
All information gathered bbelow has been sourced from
www.playamayanews.com. This website is up to date and features details about many other aspects of Playa del Carmen and guides to its tourist attractions. On the site you will find information about: Transportation, Hotels and Resorts, Villas and Condos, Restaurants, Bars and Nightlife, Tours, Fishing, Diving, Golf, Cenotes, Weather, Health and Fitness, Shopping, and Playa del Carmen’s Banks and ATMs.
VITAL PHONE NUMBERS:
Emergency Free Call:
066 (Mexican equivalent of 911)
Emergency Ambulance:
984-873-0493
Police
984-873-4000
Fire 984-879-3670
MEDICAL DOCTORS:
Dr. Vlasak M.D.
Exclusively Serving Tourists in your Hotel Suite or Condo.
Licensed American M.D. on the Riviera Maya
Cell number 044-984-8762758 in Mexico international calls 52-984-8762758
Pager 984-8733011 Pager Id 9689 Playa Del Carmen