With over 200 parties occuring during the week of the Winter Music Conference in Miami, we thought we’d put together a list of some of the hottest events that definitely caught our attention. In other words, if the crew at thefreshpage.com could make it out this year to the Winter Music Conference in Miami these are the parties we would hit (unfortunately we’ll be working away hard on some new features coming for the site very soon, however if you are attending and can help us out with coverage of any of the events please contact us immediately – info@thefreshpage.com ).
So where do we begin? How about we get our feet a little wet with Wet Grooves Miami Pool Party?
Full listing: Wet Grooves Miami Pool Party Date: Wednesday March 26th 12:00PM - 5:00AM Talent: Bad Boy Bill, George Acosta, Steve Angello, Donald Glaude, Filo & Peri, Charles Feelgood, Jeff Bomb, Mar-T, Les Schmitz, Mikie Smithers, Dj Deone, Adam Rush, Dj Silver, Lea Luna Venue : Marseilles Hotel - 1741 Collins Avenue
This one makes us most extremely jealous because it’s at the beautiful Niki Beach! How cool is it that a city allows 6000 people to party it up until 5am on a beach on Thursday night?!
Full listing: Juicy Beach presented by Armani Exchange Date: Thursday March 27th 12:00PM - 5:00AM Talent: Robbie Rivera, Deadmau5, Benny Benassi, Axwell, Sander Van Doorn, DJ Rap, Tommy Lee & DJ Aero, Tocadisco, Mark Knight, Dirty South, Sebastian Ingrosso, The Shapeshifters, Funkagenda & Laidback Luke Venue : Nikki Beach & Club Nikki
But if you’re a true hardcore fan of Sasha and Digweed you’ll want to squeeze this one in too....
Full listing: Sasha and Digweed Tour at Mansion Miami Date: Thursday March 27th 10:00PM - 5:00AM Talent: Sasha and John Digweed Venue : Mansion Miami - 1235 Washington Avenue
Or maybe catch Sasha and Digweed at Ultra Music Festival and get over to Om’s massive party which runs until 9am
Full listing: OM Miami 2008 Date: Thursday March 27th 10:00PM - 9:00AM Talent: Mark Farina, Tiefschwarz, DJ Sneak, Metro Area (exclusive), Cobblestone Jazz(live), DJ Heather, Marques Wyatt Colette, Andy Caldwell, Hipp-e, Samantha James, Chuck Love, Fred Everything, Johnny Fiasco, and so many more... Venue : Y Ultralounge - 71 NW 14th Street
So the biggest party of all - bringing in pretty much ever DJ/producer in the electronic music industry will be at the Ultra Music Festival spanning two days on Friday March 28th and 29th. If you can only make it to one thing, then this double night pass is one not to be missed. Talent list is too huge!
Full listing: Ultra Music Festival Date: Friday March 28th 4:00PM - 12:00AM Saturday Mach 29th 11:00AM - 12:00AM Talent: Tiesto, Justice, Eryc Prdyz, Carl Cox, The Crystal Method, Davude Guetta, Paul Van Dyk, Underworld, Erick MOrillo, Calvin Harris, Pete Tong, Armin Van Buuren, Fedde Le Grand and a list that keeps going....view full list here Venue : Bicentennial Park
A serious contender after the Ultra Music Festival and for those who prefer to be indoors....
Full listing: Am One Night Only Date: Friday March 28th 10:00PM - noon Talent: Bad Boy Bill, Benny Benassi, Charles Feelgood & Donald Glaude, Dirty South, ATB, BT, Fedde Le Grand....view full list here Venue : KARU & Y Ultralounge
And rounding up our top 10:
Full listing: BBC Radio 1 Pool Party @ The Surfcomber Date:Friday March 28th 11:00:00 AM - 10:00:00 PM Talent: Pete Tong and Annie Mac with Deep Dish, Eric Prydz, Eddie Halliwell, Justice, Steve Angelo, Cedric Gervais, DJ Craze, PAS from Sam Sparro n Santogold. Dropping to in to chat Armand Van Helden, Bob Sinclair, Calvin Harris, Deadmau5, Felix Da Housecat and more Venue : Surfcomber Hotel - 1717 Collins Avenue
Full listing: Hustle Miami Yacht Party Date:Friday March 28th 6:00PM - 12:00AM Talent: DJ Sneak, Mark Farina ( Mushroom Jazz Pre-Boarding set), DJ Heather, DIZ, Wally Callerio, Jason Hodges, 1200 Warriors, Hector Moralez, Justin Long, DJ Mes, Jamanta Crew -LIVE, Dawn of Sound. Venue : Aquacasino - Miami Beach Marina - 390 Alton Road
Full listing: Future Sound of Breaks V6.0 Date:Friday March 28th 10:00PM - 10:00AM Talent: DJ Icey, Krafty Kuts & Dynamite MC, Freestylers, DJ Craze, Zinc vs Friction, Jackal + Hyde, Deekline + Wizard, Soundweapon/Fresh+MC Ivory, Hyper, Utah Saints, Ed Solo.Splitloop, BabyAnne & Scratch D Venue : Area 51
Full listing: X Mix Productions: Suite with Armand Van Helden and Felix Da Housecat Date:Friday March 28th 11:00PM - 5:00AM Talent: Armand Van Helden, Bad Boy Bill, DJ Sneak, Felix Da Housecat, Harry Choo Choo Romero, Junior Sanchez, Mark Farina, Princess Superstar & Todd Terry Venue: Suite