The first announcement of artists performing at the 15th annual Ultra Music Festival has finally arrived. As expected. the lineup does not disappoint. Phase 1 of the lineup features the biggest names in EDM of both old and new. Among the names announced are Above & Beyond, Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Avicii, Bassnectar, Calvin Harris, Carl Cox, David Guetta, Fatboy Slim, Kaskade, Knife Party, Richie Hawtin, Swedish House Mafia, and Tiesto... and that's just the main stage. Not to mention, this announcement comes shortly after Ultra announced that deadmau5 will be performing at UMF. With a ton more artists performing over both weekend still be to be announced, its become clear that the 2013 installment of Ultra may very well be its best year yet, maintaining its position as one the world's premier music festivals.

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