This was the 2nd year attending POPNYE and all though I liked that we had pricing options on what levels to buy and hang out in, I thought it was unfair that we couldn't have a mutual area to see friends who bought tickets in a different area.
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Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 1/7/15Oracle Arena - Oakland Rating: 4 out of 5 Magical New Year's Eve
by Jessicanlas on 1/6/15Oracle Arena - OaklandThe wait outside to get in was horrid. There were like 3 lines. To get ID checked, bag checked, and then tickets/wristbands. It was freezing as hell ans the line was ridiculous. There wasn't any really structure or organization as to where the lines were. Anyone could cut in front of you or something. But when we got inside, it was soo fun! It was really an amazing sight to be in the presence of some of EDM's biggest djs. Although there could have been more ambiance boosts or crowd getting activities. What makes these kinds of events truly magical is the company you have with you. I went with this guy I have been seeing and his two friends and to have that midnight kiss with him at POP NYE was amazing. Thanks!!!!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Amazing NYE
by ToTheBreakOfDawn on 1/5/15Oracle Arena - OaklandHighly recommended based on line-up alone! Plenty of bathrooms and water stations. Only major complaint is that with floor tickets I was unable to go to lower bowl for seating or visiting friends.
Rating: 3 out of 5by Stevests on 1/5/15Oracle Arena - Oakland Poor base, and overall unimpressive sound. Almost the same price as, Beyond Wonderland but not even close in terms of talent or entertaining.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 1/4/15Oracle Arena - Oakland Lights and Lasers were great! Awesome event! My only complaint was that we had to step into about 4 different lines before getting in. Could have been compressed a little bit. Not to mention that it was freezing cold out. Perhaps put out some heaters or something next time.
Rating: 4 out of 5by Anonymous on 1/4/15Oracle Arena - Oakland This year's event for POPNYE line up was awesome, however with the new updated 360 stage I felt there was too many objects interfering for those on floor to see the DJ's.
Rating: 4 out of 5by quiksilver98765 on 1/4/15Oracle Arena - Oakland The performances were amazing, lights and actual venue layout was good, music wasn't too loud. Having water refill stations was very beneficial. Only downside: waiting in line outside in 35º weather for over an hour for security was awful... makes the TSA look efficient.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Great way to end one year and start another
by ryaneezy on 1/4/15Oracle Arena - OaklandThis POPNYE had a lot of meaning to me. It was my Rave-iversary, my 21st birthday, and the start of an amazing year. That being said it was an amazing experience, people I didn't know bought me birthday shots, bartender was SUPER generous and the performances were great (albeit they ALL repeated songs). It was definitely a great way to end one year and start another. Definitely recommended to noobies. My only gripe however is the inability to move between floors. Each year they get more strict on level access and raise the prices. SMH
Rating: 1 out of 5by Anonymous on 1/4/15Oracle Arena - Oakland They keep everyone outside took forever to get inside I think they hired TSA to search people going in wasted a hour waiting to get in I don't get y they search so hard they never find anything just waste a bunch of time
Rating: 5 out of 5 goarmin
by Bbbbbbbbbbbbbbblbbbbbb on 1/4/15Oracle Arena - Oaklandgoodgoodood amazing lazers not too hot expensive alcohol
Rating: 5 out of 5 EPIC
by kitkatdavis420 on 1/3/15Oracle Arena - OaklandThis was exceptionally fun. Can't wait til next year.
Rating: 2 out of 5 Good music, but no lockers/wardrobe, sep. areas :(
by djtdjt122 on 1/3/15Oracle Arena - OaklandThe music and sound system was all good. Nice set by Armin van Buuren. The fact that people can buy tickets for different areas ruined the atmosphere more than I expected before the event. People on the lower area with seating started to "claim" seats and since the event was far from sold out big empty areas were in each area. We were very surprised that there were no lockers for rent or a wardrobe to at least leave your coat on the very cold night, resulting in a lot of people dragging their stuff with them the entire event and people walking close to naked in very low temperatures outside. As this was our first party in the US we don't know how other events handle these things, but compared to similar events in The Netherlands its a lack in service.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Ridiculous line
by SevinX on 1/3/15Oracle Arena - OaklandArmin was great, 1 hour security line w/ ridiculously slow security personel and 10 total metal detectors was not.
Rating: 2 out of 5 Great line up...Horrific time getting in
by Lala2192 on 1/3/15Oracle Arena - OaklandThe line up was great for a one day event. The stage and visuals were amazing as well. But getting in was ridiculous. My group arrived at 8 and did not get in until 10. We were all stoked to see Armin (set 830-1015) but due to line after line we were only able to see 15 minutes of his set. The security lines where they pat you down and check your stuff was not even separated by sex. Which makes no sense, that is a simple way to make getting in go faster. Since girls naturally wear less than men it is faster to check them and get them through. But instead we were in a big clump of people, no organization. My group consisted of four girls (including myself) who did not anticipate waiting outside for 2 hours, we were absolutely freezing. I've been to plenty of events in my life many of them with a lot more people in attendance and it has only taken 30-45 min tops to get in. I was very dissapointed.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Best first celebrated New Years!
by CellaLovee on 1/3/15Oracle Arena - OaklandI had a lot of fun listening to the artists, running around with friends old and new, and I enjoyed all the good vibes!
Rating: 4 out of 5 pop nye was awesome, but tickets were too pricey
by gwen2231 on 1/3/15Oracle Arena - Oaklandeverything was greart. my friends and i had so much fun.
Rating: 5 out of 5 I'm Glad She Convinced Me To Come Along!
by RaverInAllPink on 1/3/15Oracle Arena - OaklandSo this was my 6th rave ever(first one was in October this year 2014) I hadn't thought about going to raves till one of my amazing new friends convinced me to come along, I said "what the heck sure" got my ticket for $160, all I have to say is best $160 I have ever spent! The lines took a while to get though but we got in during the beginning of Armin Van Buurens set HIS SET WAS AMAZING!(main reason why we all went) FireBeatz was fantastic, Bingo Players was everything I had expected(awesome!), and even though I only got to see W&W for about 15min because our party had to leave at 1 those were some awesome 15 min! Everyone there was awesome and friendly(got a little rough after Armin's set but nothing to bad) I WISH MORE OF MY FRIENDS WOULD SEE PAST THE RAVER STEREOTYPE AND GO TO MORE EVENTS LIKE THESE!!!
Rating: 4 out of 5 bad management
by nfsabcd on 1/3/15Oracle Arena - OaklandThe gates opened only at 6:40 pm instead of 6:00 pm. We were left cold in the long line for more than one and a half hour.
Rating: 1 out of 5 the only good thing was the music and people
by Anonymous on 1/3/15Oracle Arena - OaklandLines were ridiculously long. Waited over an hour and a half. Alcohol was $15 a shot. Tiered tickets so we weren't allowed to go through the different levels. They weren't even sold out. More than half the seats were still available. Too much equipment on stage, couldn't get good view from some spots. Waaaay too much white LEDs. The light show was mediocre. They should make use of their walls by putting lights on them. At least water was free.
Rating: 5 out of 5by watoy on 1/3/15Oracle Arena - Oakland Great event. SKILLS always kills it. Visuals and sound system was great as well. Could have used more mist though. Other than that it was awesome.