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Ultra Music Festival turned out to be a bit of a rollercoaster of a weekend for everyone this year but, as usual, it's been three days of some of the most explosive electronic acts of our generation.

It was a terribly disappointing moment for festival goers (and, indeed, viewers; those who were viewing it live online) when it was announced that Saturday's main stage headliner Avicii would not make it to Miami for his set after being hospitalised earlier in the week for an emergency operation. However, that initial fan frustration was greatly eased by the arrival of Deadmau5, who took the Swedish DJ's place to much delightful surprise. Further entertainment came with some eagerly anticipated headline sets from Tiesto and Hardwell on the Friday and Sunday respectively.

Continue reading: Ultra Music Festival 2014: The Weekend Event's Most Memorable Moments

Rich Incognito, the former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman who is currently a free agent, has arrived back in the city for the first time since January 1 to attend the Ultra Music Festival 2014. The dance music extravaganza - which kicked off today (March 228, 2014) - promises to turn downtown Miami into a giant rave for the weekend.

"I am here for the Ultra Music Festival," Incognito told Local 10's Ross Palombo after touching down in South Florida on Thursday night, "You know, it's funny. I grew up around music and movies, and everything was telling me to come back here."

Continue reading: Richie Incognito Touches Down In Miami For Ultra Music Festival 2014

Over 100 young people were treated for the effects of  drink and drugs following a DJ Hardwell gig at Belfast's Odyssey Arena on Thursday (February 6, 2014). A charity worker helping to treat people at the scene told the BBC it was "like a disaster zone."

DJ Hardwell Performing at Global Gathering

Sources said police were investigating claims that many underage teenagers were served alcohol as well as being allowed into the venue while clearly drunk. Ten thousand tickets were sold for the show, though 300 young people were refused entry because they were underage or drunk. In total, 108 people - some of whom were described as "very young teenagers" - needed medical help both inside and outside the venue.

Continue reading: DJ Hardwell Gig Turns Into Drink And Drug Fuelled "Disaster Zone"