Bicentennial Park, located in downtown Miami, was the venue of The Miami Bang Music Festival. The music started at 11am and did not stop until midnight, accommodating the massive list of performers. One of the highlights was the return of Duran Duran's original line up, after having broken up a while back. The group performed their greatest hits as well as some new material from their "astronaut" album. The album was described as a return to their musical roots, roots that date all the way back to 1979 in England.

Legendary bands were not all the Miami Bang Music Festival had to offer. Today's up and new comers were given the chance to display their talents as well. Modest Mouse, one of today's fastest rising alternative bands, performed at the event. Modest Mouse quickly built a good reputation and following upon the release of it is CD and their profile only continues to grow. Recently, Modest Mouse has been featured in magazines such as Rolling Stone and Spin.

Hip Hop star Gnarls Barkley was another relatively new act on the last year's festival. Feared by some, admired by others, Barkley is regularly found near the top of today's music charts. Other acts participating last year were Daft Punk, Roger Sanchez, Atomic Tangerine, Second Sun Live, and Christopher Lawrence.

If you want to attend the Miami Bang Music Festival when it returns to the city of Miami, you better start saving and planning now. Ticket cost $75 and they disappear fast. All ages are welcome to attend, but age restrictions regarding alcohol are strictly enforced at the festival. While you are not permitted to bring food or drinks with you, refreshments will be sold. Vendors will also be on hand to sell a variety of products. To become a vendor, go to the website at www.bangmusicfestival.com and check out the guidelines. Among these are: you must have a valid occupational license, have liability insurance and allow officials to inspect booths to make sure that everyone is in compliance. You can apply on the site or by faxing your application to (305) 532-3757 or mail it to Haddad Productions, LLc. 555 Washington Ave, suite 230 Miami Beach, 33139. Start preparing that application now, so you will be sure to get included!

Also, keep in mind Bang Music festival's coordinators do not allow guests to bring pets, cameras (unless you have a media pass), sound systems, or glass/metal objects that could be used to cause harm to other festival goers. This Miami event also offers special VIP passes to those who wish to buy them.