Winter Music Conference 2009
Tuesday, March 24th to Saturday, March 28th, 2009
Miami Beach Resort & Spa
Established in 1985, Winter Music Conference (WMC) is the largest dance music industry convention in the world. Now in its 24th year, WMC attracts over 3,000 industry delegates from over 70 different countries and hosts more than 500 events during its week-long takeover of Miami Beach. With over 2,000 artists in attendance, this is definitely the HOT SPOT to be for club-music lovers everywhere. In a nutshell: WMC is the only place you can hear every major dance-music act in the world at the same time = HEAVEN! Whether you are into house, drum ‘n’ bass, trance, techno, hip-hop, trip-hop, chill out or electro, WMC has plenty for you to enjoy. Not to mention the beautiful weather…
One of the most impressive and enjoyable facets of Winter Music Conference is the union of industry peeps (executives, press, A&R reps, etc.), artists and DJs getting down on the dance floor and rubbing elbows at the bar. Whether you are there to simply enjoy the music or are on a mission to break out and promote yourself, WMC offers limitless opportunities to network: various workshops, DJ and performance stages, the DJ Spin Off, the Record Collectors Show, various artist showcases, release parties, hotel soirees, beach blowouts, etc.
Two events that are definitely NOT to be missed are the International Dance Music Awards and Ultra Music Festival.
WMC presents the 23rd annual International Dance Music Awards on Thursday, March 26th, 2009.
Ultra Music Festival, the official closing event for WMC, will take place on Friday, March 27th and Saturday, March 28th. The initial line-up for the first night of the festival includes Miami exclusive performances from: Tiësto, Bloc Party, The Ting Tings, Santogold and – making their first US appearance as a full band in seven years – DnB legends Roni Size Reprazent. Miami exclusive artists confirmed for the second night of the festival include: Cut Copy, Deadmau5, Crystal Castles, The Presets, Hercules and Love Affair, Simian Mobile Disco, Busy P, and Carl Cox.
Registration
Registration for WMC before February 11th, 2009 is $375. Registration before March 11th, 2009 is $435. Walk-up registration is $475.
Each registration includes entry to WMC poolside events and full access to all panels, seminars, both days of Ultra Music Festival, the International Dance Music Awards, Record Collectors Show, South Beach Sessions, exhibits and workshops with the exception of the Remixing and Editing Workshops. Your badge will also provide complimentary and/or reduced admission to WMC official nighttime club events.
To register for WMC, please go here.
If you choose not to register, then admission to most events sponsored by WMC varies (some cost up to $60, though some are as little as $5 or even free).
Location
Miami Beach Resort & Spa
4833 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
For more information on Winter Music Conference, please visit the official website: http://www.wintermusicconference.com
