It's no surprise that NYC will be hosting some of the hottest New Years Eve parties. With that in mind, Pier 36 will be the hot spot as world renowned DJ and trance producer,
Armin van Buuren will be spinning the biggest party to close out 2012.
Being named DJ Mag’s # 1 DJ a consecutive five times from 2007-2010 and yet again in 2012, Armin has proved he is a force to be reckoned with in the DJ world. Just a few accomplishments under his belt include being voted as the Best Trance Artist in the Beatport Music Awards, which is judged on the musician’s artistic achievements, national and international success. Additionally, Armin was awarded the ‘Best Global DJ’ at the International Dance Music Awards and most popular International DJ at Australia’s Sony inthemix DJ Poll.
His music and production work has received high acclaim as well. He has won ‘Best Album’ for his artist albums, ‘Best Compilation’ for his A State of Trance compilation series, ‘Best Mix Radio Show’ at the Miami Winter Music Conference four years in a row for his weekly radio show ‘A State Of Trance’ (ASOT) which has over 20 million listeners a week, and reached the #1 slot in the Dutch album charts for his artist album “Imagine.”
This past October, “A Year With Armin van Buuren” the official documentary was released. In the doc, fans can get a look into a very important year for Armin. It’s a glimpse of a determined period in the everyday life of the DJ and reveals his perfectionism and huge passion for music, following him from airports to the world’s biggest parties and festivals.
Listen to his ASOT 550 set live from Los Angeles below and to buy tickets for his NYE show at Pier 26
click here.