What is Winter Music Conference all about?

 

So what is Winter Music Conference all about anyway?
What is WMC? This week is the kick off to one of the most monumental events in the music industry for electronic music. If you are a follower of "electronic dance music" (EDM) then you must know about Winter Music Conference! WMC happens annually ever March in South Beach, Miami. This year marks the 27th consecutive year! "WMC attracts thousands of artists from 70 countries and over 100,000 event attendees each year for a concentrated schedule of more then 400 events, parties, seminars, and workshops" (wintermusicconference.com). This event gets global sponsoring and has hotels and near by establishments planning ahead to be on their "A" game for the massive rush. The clientele that conference brings is not the usual spread either! It's a mix of young professionals, press, industry heads, record labels, and fans all intermingling in crowds at hotel parties, beach parties, pool events, seminars, etc. The international ratio is heavy for this specific week draws in travelers from across the globe in large numbers. You may see royalty from another country or your favorite film stars in town and other upper class moguls because of the South Beach luxuries along with the glam of the music industry professionals. It's a unique blend of music, sun, attractive people, and networking possibilities. I'm sure after reading this blog you know I'm a major fan and will be attending as usual!I plan to be at the NextAid event mid day on Wednesday March 21st, and benefits will be raised to go to Africa from the party. Most of the talent come Wednesday will be New York and Chicago artists whom I connect with. Good people and good energy at this show. Officially the conference began today, even though parties started last Wednesday. After the kick off event today there will be panels all evening and again into the morning. Registering for a badge is now closed, and record labels flying you out usually get crews in on Tuesday. If your reading this blog and would like to attend you may be closing towards the deadlines!