Day 2 of Ultra might not have started off on a high note like it did with the Sriracha Guy at Joyryde’s set, but there were still plenty of highlight-able moments throughout the day. Whether it was special guests or just regular on-stage antics, day 2 wasn’t anything to scoff at.
Ultra 2018 Top Moments – Day 2
Cheat Codes has money to spare
Despite a mildly embarrassing mixing snafu at the end of their set, Cheat Codes threw down a pretty good performance. Toward the end of the show, Cheat Codes’ Trevor Dahl went to the front rails with a stack of bills (it was hard to make out the denomination) and tossed it all into the crowd. This is why you get to Ultra early, folks…
.@CheatCodesMusic just threw a bunch of money 💸 in the crowd at @ultra – this is why you get to the rail first 🤣 #ULTRA20 pic.twitter.com/rQIV77LvGC
— Your EDM (@YourEDM) March 24, 2018
Steve Aoki makes a big announcement with Alan Walker
Later on the main stage, Steve Aoki returned on the second day to make an appearance during Alan Walker’s set. He also took the opportunity to announce that they had a new collaboration coming out soon.
.@SteveAoki comes out as a special guest for @IAmAlanWalker! You truly never know what to expect at @Ultra #ULTRA20 pic.twitter.com/zl6Vki05rr
— Your EDM (@YourEDM) March 24, 2018
These rave chiefs are idiots
Throughout the weekend, UMF TV host Will Best has been going out and finding attendees in the crowd and taking them aside for some impromptu quizzing! On Day 1, it was a couple of cute girls; yesterday it was a pair of rave chiefs, and let’s just say they weren’t the sharpest arrows in the quiver…
where does @ultra find these people 😂 pic.twitter.com/O2pEoHGZX7
— Your EDM (@YourEDM) March 24, 2018
Frank Walker had 10 minutes on the stream & he made the most of it
Though Frank Walker was scheduled for 10 minutes on the UMF TV live stream, the reality was that between commentary and other sets, it was really only something like 4-6 minutes. Still, he was blessed with good timing, as just as the stream turned to him, he had just brought out mega-guest Smokepurpp to the Ultra Worldwide stage.
.@DJFrankWalker is on the @ultra live stream now and he brought up @smokepurpp as a special guest! #ultra20 pic.twitter.com/mXJ4zOuESb
— Your EDM (@YourEDM) March 24, 2018
Tiësto was couple-goals at UMF 20
Tiësto took his rightful place on the main stage yesterday for a special 90-minute sunset performance, and he definitely brought along a couple of friends. First up was his friend and “alter ego” Marshmello who came out as a surprise guest. Also making an appearance was his fiancée Annika Backes.
.@Tiesto brings out his first special guest at @ultra and it's @marshmellomusic! Join the fun here: https://t.co/HFER6hTU0c #ULTRA20 pic.twitter.com/Mi2KDWMbWg
— Your EDM (@YourEDM) March 25, 2018
d'awww… @tiesto just brought out his fiancée at @ultra! 😍 pic.twitter.com/3y1i0kDUGO
— Your EDM (@YourEDM) March 25, 2018
Afrojack brings the heat, but not so many pals
Compared to his performance last year, Afrojack’s set was missing a number of special guests. In spite of that, he still threw down one of the top 3 hardest sets on the live stream for day 2, so we’ll give him a pass. He managed to bring out Ravitez for a new collaboration, as well as Vassy, and took deadly aim with a bottle of champagne to the front row!
.@afrojack brings out @Ravitez on the @ultra main stage for their new collaboration! #ULTRA20 pic.twitter.com/ffJ08QkC3Z
— Your EDM (@YourEDM) March 25, 2018
.@afrojack deadly accurate with that bottle of champagne 🍾😂 #ULTRA20 pic.twitter.com/T1OlLMvgRu
— Your EDM (@YourEDM) March 25, 2018
Marshmello definitely didn’t come “Alone” at Ultra
Biggest special guests, probably of the whole weekend, but certainly for day 2, goes to Marshmello. Bringing out Slushii early on, he topped everything with a wildly unexpected appearance by Will Smith. He went on to bring out Yo Gotti, G-Eazy, and Lil Uzi Vert, the latter of which performed a new collaboration between the two of them.
MARSHMELLO JUST BROUGHT OUT WILL SMITH AT ULTRA 🚨
I REPEAT
MARSHMELLO JUST BROUGHT OUT WILL SMITH AT ULTRA 🚨 pic.twitter.com/w8FrrkequH
— Your EDM (@YourEDM) March 25, 2018
.@Marshmellomusic isn't done yet! He just brought out @G_Eazy at @Ultra #ULTRA20
— Your EDM (@YourEDM) March 25, 2018
The Chainsmokers shut up the haters
The Chainsmokers were definitely one of the most criticized bookings for Ultra 20, but they defiantly shut up all the haters with their set last night. Putting out a blistering blend of dubstep, vocal performances, trap, psytrance, and hardstyle, they didn’t miss a single beat. And better yet, they let their music speak for itself – their only special guest of the night was Halsey for “Closer.”
Shout out @MattMcDrums 🥁 for slaying it live with @TheChainsmokers at @ultra
🔥 THAT DRUM SOLO 🔥 pic.twitter.com/QzdaRA318T
— Your EDM (@YourEDM) March 25, 2018
.@Halsey coming out for "Closer" with @TheChainsmokers + that @DIRTYPHONICS remix!! 🔥🔥🔥#ULTRA20 pic.twitter.com/7JdSzSYi5s
— Your EDM (@YourEDM) March 25, 2018
Hopefully that shuts up some of the haters 🤫 @TheChainsmokers #ultra20 pic.twitter.com/DroT8Xz29U
— Your EDM (@YourEDM) March 25, 2018
Photo via aLIVE Coverage for Ultra
