WMC 2008

Miami plays host to biggest event of its kind

Staff file photo by Mary Kathryn Burnside

Courtesy WinterMusicConference.com

by Stephanie Collier

on 06/08/2008

Published 03.12.08

In its 23rd year, Winter Music Conference, which draws DJs, producers and thousands of music-lovers all across the globe, will take place March 25-28 in Miami, Florida.

The event consists of a series of workshops, panel discussions of numerous topics in the electronic music industry, DJ-Spin Off competition, Record Collector's Show, production and DJ equipment showcase, International Dance Music Awards and its highlight - hundreds of daytime poolside and hotel lobby parties and night-time club events featuring the top DJs the world.

Conference, as it's affectionately known, has earned the reputation of the ultimate meet and greet, networking and elbow-rubbing industry event.

Also, the superstar-powered two-day Ultra Music Festival in Bicentennial Park in downtown Miami will be celebrating its 10th year with a laundry list of who's who and some of the best each genre has to offer. Tiesto, Justice, Underworld and Paul Van Dyk will be headlining the outdoor event's extensive lineup.

For more details, a full list of participating DJs and WMC events, check out http://www.wintermusicconference.com.

For the full Ultra lineup and more details, visit http://www.ultramusicfestival.com.