Mysteryland USA Announces Exclusive Day & Night Parties at Groundgrounds on Friday, May 22

Returning for its second annual installment in Bethel Woods, NY, Mysteryland USA has revealed the artist lineup for exclusive daytime & nighttime parties at the Holy Grounds Campgrounds. Kick off Memorial Day Weekend 2015 with some of the world’s leading electronic dance music acts a the historic home of Woodstock ’69.

Taking place on Friday, May 22, ahead of the start of the USA edition of Mysteryland, Holy Ground campers will be serenade by Fool’s Gold creator A-Trak, GTA, and Brazilian duo Tropkillaz at newly expanded Camping Circus stage from 2 p.m. until sunset. Once the night begins, techno titan Richie Hawtin will provide a live set as well as Maceo Plex, and Ovum Recordings boss Josh Wink until 2 a.m.

The newly added outdoor camping stage, The Pineapple Paradise, will make its debut on Friday. Hosted by New York locals Brunch Bounce, Pinapple Paradise will include sets from Adamboy, ARQ, DJ Schoolboy, EauxZown, Fight Clvb, Klep One, Mixa, Nadus, and Swizzymack from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Returning to ML USA, The BangOn! NYC bus expands with three art cars this year. Live sets at BangOn! Include The Golden Pony, Dirty Looks, Real Eyes, and Tribes DJs. Campers can also expect an intimate Silent Disco on Saturday and Sunday nights.

On Saturday and Sunday mornings at the Camping Circus, there will be Yoga sessions and music from 8-9 a.m. Beginning a new daily pre-party, The Breakfast Club will extend the weekend experience to Mysteryland campers from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Hosted by Saved By The 90s, live performances of your favorite 90s hits will perfectly accompany mimosas, bacon, eggs, and cheese sandwiches and more. Fully equipped with an official 2015 theme “Camp DoYaWannaDance,” Holy Ground is inspired by old school summer camps and includes classic games.

The 2-day Mysteryland USA event boasts world-class entertainment with live performances and DJ sets from Empire Of The Sun, Porter Robinson, Kygo, Diplo, Dillon Francis, Netsky, Robin Schulz, Guti, Bob Moses, and more. Curators include Adam Beyer presents Drumcode, Webster Hall, Verboten, The Sound of Q-dance, The Boat, Matthew Dear presents Subversions, and Zeitgeist.

Those hoping to take part in the Friday festivities can purchase camping tickets or 2-day festival passes at http://www.mysteryland.us/en/tickets/, while supplies last. Holy Ground camping is close to 90% sold out, Friendship camping is 100% sold out! Bring your own tent, or check out the multiple luxury Holy Ground camping options at mysteryland.us.

Weekend and day express shuttle passes from New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia, JFK, and LGA are available at mysteryland.busbank.com.

Single day tickets go on sale Monday, April 6. Payment plans are available for all ticket types, including single day tickets.

For more information about Mysteryland USA, visit Mysteryland.us.

Photo credit: Joey Timmer