Winter Music Conference, in its 24th year, is regarded as the singular networking event in the dance music industry, attracting professionals from over 60 different countries. With its high concentration of top international artists, DJs and industry professionals, WMC permeates the international press and is thereby one of the most publicized events in the business. Every aspect of the industry is represented including the top technological innovators, artists, DJs, producers, radio and video programmers, retailers, distributors, audio manufacturers and many more. There are countless reasons why people from all over the world return year after year for this event, the most outstanding one being that there is nothing else in the world like it.
Last year, WMC 2008 exceeded its expectations with more than 1,316 artists participating in 371 events across Miami during the WMC week. The program boasted more than 80 groundbreaking meetings, seminars and presentations during the week – furthering its 24-year tradition of bringing together the most innovative talent, esteemed professionals and newest technologies to chart the future advancement and growth of the industry.
As Winter Music Conference has continued to evolve and grow, it promises a lot of new personalities in the 2009 program. Listed below are contacts for some of the areas you may be interested in, including performance bookings, panels, marketing opportunities and press relations, so you can begin planning your participation in WMC 2009.
Don’t miss out on what promises to be another legendary Winter Music Conference week in Miami. For more information please visit our website at www.WinterMusicConference.com
CONTACT US!
Registration and Travel Info
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Artist Relations
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Press
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Marketing
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Panels
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MTV Casting Director Lamont Pete Hosts: GiGCREATOR’s VIP Reality Remix A Red Carpet Event
Miami’s hottest celebrities, and reality tv stars mix up the night with MTV’s DJ D-Wrek and Shauvon Torres along with many more in this exclusive event presented by GiGCREATOR.
Q&A w/ Erykah Badu- The New Amerykah Panel 'The Emergence of the Underground Producer'
Grammy award winning singer, songwriter, and producer Erykah Badu joins Winter Music Conference to discuss her thoughts and ideas about how music software has changed the scope of music production.
‘Destruction Featuring BOMB SQUAD & The International Futuresound Soldiers’
For the 1st time in their legendary career, production team the BOMB SQUAD, the force behind Public Enemy, will perform live in anticipation of their upcoming debut project & world tour at The Miami Beach Resort & Spa.
WMC & BEAT Tour present 'On Deck'
WMC & BEAT Tour present an afternoon with the top BEAT Tour DJs that participated in the 2007/08 BEAT Tour. Come see who is On Deck at The Miami Beach Resort & Spa pool.
'Dub Echoes' Screening
presented by WMC & Metatronix
'Dub Echoes' is a documentary that shows how the Jamaican Dub movement influenced the birth of much of what we hear today- from electronic to punk to hip-hop music.
'Hardware Hacking Workshop with Nic Collins'
'Handmade Electronic Music' an introductory artist forum by Nicolas Collins, explaining the principals and practice of circuit-bending and hardware-hacking.
Living for the Nightlyfe
Nightlyfe Magazine presents a spectacular celebration of Nightlyfe at Opium Garden. Taking place in all 4 areas, Nightlyfe has assembled an all-star list of world famous DJ's and rising talent.
23rd Annual IDMA's After Party
Immediately following the IDMA's, attendees will toast the awards with DJs, Divas of Dance music and amazing live performances by DJ Pierre, Miss.Barbara Tucker, Roy Davis Jr. Aux 88, Hanna Hais...and more!
Confirmed Panelists
WMC has just released a preview of industry authorities who will be participating in this year’s program with many more being confirmed daily.
MN2S Official WMC Event
Badge holders will receive complimentary admission to the annual WMC MN2S event featuring Fedde Le Grand, Todd Terry, Tom Novy, Mark Farina, DJ Heather, Martin Solveig, Ian Pooley, John Julius Knight & much more!
WMC 2008 SCHEDULE preview
The WMC 2008 preliminary schedule is now posted! New additions include South Beach Sessions events, new panel topics, VJing workshop presented by Pioneer and Sony Vegas, and a Scratch 101 workshop presented by the Scratch DJ Academy.
Ultra Music Festival
Lineup Announced
UMF recently announced the lineup for their 10 year anniversary. UMF10 is the Official closing party of WMC 2008; WMC delegates will therefore receive complimentary admission to both days of Ultra.
WMC South Beach Sessions
As part of it’s 2008 program, WMC will unveil a new program series underscoring the Music Industry’s efforts to address modern global issues. The series will consist of evening seminars, music and cocktail receptions presented throughout the WMC week, which will bring together acclaimed guests, music industry leaders, global outreach and community organizations, the media and the general public - presented WMC style - in South Beach.
THE RECORDING ACADEMY®
AT WMC 2008
WMC & The Recording Academy® are partnering for the 4th year in a row to host one of WMC’s most celebrated panels as part of the 2008 program. Join WMC, The Recording Academy® & Grammy winning artists for a compelling forum.
Record Collectors Show
WMC
is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Int'l Record Collectors
Show during WMC 2008. RCS will
assemble the best record dealers in the country for your digging
pleasure. Stay tuned for details!
DJ
SPIN-OFF
One of the best ongoing
DJ battles in the country will take place once again
during WMC 2008. There will be celebrity hosts,
performers, judges, and over $40,000 worth of giveaways and
prizes.
ULTRA
MUSIC FESTIVAL 10
WMC and UMF have partnered for the 5th year in a row. This means that once again, each WMC delegate will gain complementary admission to both days of the Ultra Music Festival. Stay tuned for full line-up details!
