For 2012, WMC plans to further enhance the WMC experience by delivering ten non-stop days of music programming in Miami Beach and Miami. This expansion will wrap the program week with two full weekends of parties and events. WMC Co-founder, Bill Kelly, explains, “Expanding the WMC dates was an easy decision given the high demand of artists, businesses and industry delegates. Miami Beach and the greater Miami area boast some of the most celebrated event and club venues as well as the hotels and resorts that comprise South Beach’s famed Art Deco District. Hotels, restaurants, cafes, shops and every sort of possible entertainment venue are filled to capacity during WMC Week to the point where five days just wasn’t enough.”

New for 2012, WMC will be unveiling correlated segments of its industry program dedicated to music and fashion on its opening weekend and indie rock meets electronica programming under the WMC Rocks header on the closing weekend, in addition to its standard programming and events. More details will be announced over the coming weeks.
Winter Music Conference 2012

Music Meets Fashion: March 16 – 17, 2012
DJ Sets, Live Performances & Parties: March 16 – 25, 2012
WMC Music Industry Program: March 19 – 24, 2012
WMC Trade Show & Exhibits: March 19 – 20, 2012
Art & Record Collectors Show: March 24, 2012
WMC Rocks: March 23 – 25, 2012
Club & Poolside Events: March 16 – 25, 2012

Currently the WMC industry badge is being offered at a promotional Early Registration rate of $275 (over 40% off the Walk-Up rate) until October 26th, 2011. Registration includes access to panels, seminars, featured Q & A’s, the 27th Annual IDMAs, WMC official poolside events, South Beach Sessions, Record Collectors Show, WMC Rocks, trade show & exhibits, workshops (with the exception of the Remixing and Editing Workshops), DJ Spin-Offs, VJ Challenge as well as complimentary or reduced admission to WMC official and sanctioned events for the full ten days of programming.

Marketing opportunities are currently discounted by 30% through December 16, 2011. The WMC registration office and housing bureau is currently open at www.WinterMusicConference.com. WMC is also accepting applications, inquiries and requests for panels and workshops, DJ Spin Off, VJ Challenge, showcasing and events.

Roger Sanchez and Ministry of Sound are very proud to announce they are teaming up for the Release Yourself event in Miami to celebrate their 20 year anniversary. Ministry of Sound is a flagship for British youth culture; an iconic brand that includes the world’s most famous club, the world’s largest independent record label, and a multimedia entertainment business, all directed from the company’s South London home.

Ministry of Sound and Roger Sanchez pres. Release Yourself
Wednesday 23rd March 23, 2011
Mansion – Miami USA
Roger Sanchez (exclusive 7 hour set)
Tickets available at: www.mansionmiami.com

This is the first nomination for ALDA Events, so here is a bit of background about the company. About ten years ago managing directors Allan Hardenberg and David Lewis worked together in promoting exclusive clubevents in Hollands most important cities Amsterdam and Rotterdam. They learned all there is to know about the business by throwing quality parties in special venues like underground warehouses and cruise ships. The vibe was good between them so the logical next step was an official partnership. In October 2007 they founded their new company, using the first two letters of each of their names to create ALDA. The core business was to promote a series of large new events featuring the world’s No.1 DJ Armin van Buuren – events such as Armin Only and A State Of Trance. The initial events took place in their home country of Holland, but it didn’t take long for the ALDA crew to expand and stage events in countries like Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Lebanon, Poland, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Spain, the United States and Ukraine. Expansion into even more international territories is being negotiated as we speak.

However, ALDA’s events aren’t limited to ones just featuring Armin van Buuren. During the summertime it gets hectic at the ALDA office as a result of the various festivals they’re involved in. One of the non-trance programmed key events is the highly acclaimed Amsterdam-based festival A day at the park, which is a good example of their ‘out of the box’ thinking. With only one large stage and just a couple of famous artists, A day at the park does not top the polls in terms of the size of the line-up, but the festival makes up for this by its creativity, a superb atmosphere on the day and the best looking crowd you can imagine.

Other large ALDA projects are Citymoves, which is an easily accessible street-festival in various Dutch cities, and the indoor events Best Of Both Worlds and Essence. With a new outdoor festival on the way starting in the summer of 2011, alongside the consolidation of the existing events, the future looks bright for ALDA Events.

Please don’t forget to vote: http://wintermusicconference.com/idmaballot/finalballot/
For more information please visit www.aldaevents.com
Check out the highlight video: http://www.youtube.com/user/Aldaevents

Featuring a huge array of underground talent from their ever-growing European and North American rosters including Glimpse, Kate Simko, Robert Dietz, Burnski, M A N I K, Matt Tolfrey & Maher Daniel, Robert James, Adam Shelton and Crazy Larry, air london mark their rise to becoming one of the current leading house and techno outfits with a spectacular showcase of talent.

Glimpse had a big year in 2010 with his debut artist album, ‘Runner’ receiving critical acclaim on Crosstown Rebels and followed by a high profile Cocoon release and continual touring the globe over. Kate Simko also has her debut artist album scheduled in April 2011 on Hello?Repeat bringing her classic Chicago sound to wider attention and M A N I K’s album is due on Josh Wink’s infamous Ovum imprint in the first few months of the year. Crazy Larry has recently launched his new label, Time To Get Ill from him NYC base.

Each artist brings their own individuality to the event but collectively they promise some of the most exciting music of the conference. Hosted within the best venue in Miami, the Electric Pickle, within its two intimate and low ceiling rooms and stunning outdoor garden, this promises to be the best way to start the conference yet again.

Air London presents at Electric Pickle WMC 2011

Glimpse (Cadenza/Cocoon/Crosstown Rebels) live
Kate Simko (Spectral Sound/Ghostly)
DVS1 (house set)
Robert James
Robert Dietz
Matt Tolfrey & Maher Daniel b2b
Burnski (Hot Creations/Poker Flat)
M A N I K (Culprit/Ovum)
Adam Shelton (One Records)
Crazy Larry (Time To Get iLL)

Tuesday 22nd March 2011 10pm – 6am
Electric Pickle, 2826 N Miami Ave, Miami Florida
$10 Advance Tickets from Resident Advisor
www.airlondonmusic.com

The remix contest is not only a great reference for the winner but is also a rare chance to play for thousands of people and to start building a reputation in the global dance music scene. UMF is one of the leading global festivals with serious artists like Carl Cox, Tiësto, David Guetta, Empire of the Sun, Armin van Buuren, Pendulum (Live) and more. Afrobeta’s 2010 EP release ‘Play House’ is a track that leaves a lot of space for creative interpretation, challenging the status quo with layer upon layer of sound that blends funky synths, head-bopping basslines, electro house, bilingual lyrics and serious attitude. Inspired by a mutual love of classical songwriting, Cuban pastries and dancing until 5 am, Afrobeta was formed in 2006 by the Miami-based avant-dance duo Cuci Amador and Smurphio. Their live performance of ‘Play House’ to a sold-out 2010 Ultra Music Festival was colorful, crazy, passionate and explored Miami’s clash of cultures with jamming sounds and a fantastic video light show.

Click here to go directly to the remix contest: foem.info.

Overall, the UMF remix contest weighs in pretty good for the winners with prizes including at least one release of the winning tune on Do IT Records Miami, SoundCloud Premium accounts, Beatport vouchers – plus the gig experience at UMF.

Promoters of the Ultra Music Festival have also announced that they will be expanding the festival to a massive three-day event this year and have now unveiled initial details of its highly anticipated line-up for the festival’s 13th annual installment set for Friday, March 25, Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27, 2011 in downtown Miami’s Bicentennial Park.

UMF 2011 will feature headlining performances from world-renowned electronic producers, DJs and live acts including the return of the legendary Tiësto on Friday, March 25; deadmau5 – whose critically acclaimed album 4×4=12 is taking the dance/electronic music world by storm – on Saturday, March 26; and U.K. electronic pioneering legends The Chemical Brothers – who recently garnered a Grammy-nomination for their album Further—on Sunday, March 27 with their mesmerizing live show.

UMF will continue to diversify by showcasing a wide array of indie-rock and live electronic acts this year, including Empire of the Sun, Cut Copy, CSS, Klaxons, Chromeo, STS9, Simian Mobile Disco and !!!, as well as legendary dance pop act Erasure and ahead-of-the-curve live electronic performances from Crystal Castles, Röyksopp, Trentemøller, Sander Kleinenberg and Hybrid.

In 2010, UMF had its most successful year with two sold-out days drawing over 100,000 people, featuring more than 350 international leading electronic music performers DJs and cutting-edge bands. With the continued support of the biggest artists in the world, UMF is positioning itself to be the leader of the live music festival scene in North America with the first major U.S. festival of the year. And the winner of the UMF Remix Contest? Up there with the giants. Not a bad New Year’s resolution to have.

The current line-up for UMF 2011 is as follows:
TIËSTO, CARL COX, DEADMAU5, THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS (LIVE), DAVID GUETTA, EMPIRE OF THE SUN, PENDULUM (LIVE), CRYSTAL CASTLES, RÖYKSOPP, CUT COPY, TRENTEMØLLER (LIVE), ERASURE, CHROMEO, MSTRKRFT, BOYS NOIZE, LAURENT GARNIER (LIVE), FERRY CORSTEN, BENNY BENASSI, AFROJACK, RUSKO, STEVE AOKI, WOLFGANG GARTNER, STS9, SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO, CSS, KLAXONS, SANDER KLEINENBERG (LIVE), ROGER SANCHEZ, !!!, SUB FOCUS (LIVE), SKRILLEX, NERO, HOLY GHOST!, CLAUDE VONSTROKE, HYBRID (LIVE), MARTIN SOLVEIG, CHRIS LAKE, GUI BORATTO, MR. OIZO, TINIE TEMPAH, JORIS VOORN, SUPER MASH BROS. , FUNKAGENDA, ALEX GAUDINO, DAEDALUS, AFROBETA.

More information @ www.ultramusicfestival.com.

Weddenschap
Initiatiefnemers en uitdagers zijn Wilco Jung (filmmaker) en Sied van Riel (dj/producer). “Het is allemaal begonnen met een twitter-vraag aan KLM waarom ik begin maart niet direct vanuit Amsterdam kan vliegen naar Miami. Een directe verbinding terug van Miami naar Amsterdam is er wél, dus dat vond ik raar” zegt Wilco Jung. “Van het één kwam het ander en voordat ik het wist had ik met Sied van Riel en KLM een weddenschap dat wij wel een vliegtuig naar Miami konden vullen met dj’s, producers, promoters, platenbonzen, managers, bookers, reporters en andere professionele party people. Hoe leuk is dat!”

KLM
“Het werd KLM op Twitter al snel duidelijk dat de vraag om een directe vlucht naar Miami sterk leeft in de Nederlandse dance scene. Daarop hebben wij besloten de weddenschap aan te gaan,” aldus Martijn van der Zee, Vice President Distribution & E-Commerce bij KLM. “Het is met recht een primeur te noemen; het is namelijk de eerste keer dat KLM een vliegtuig zou gaan inzetten op basis van een verzoek op Twitter. Voor KLM zijn Social Media steeds belangrijker voor het bieden van informatie en service.” KLM laat zien hiermee een actieve airline te zijn en te luisteren naar de behoeftes van de klant.

Fly2miami.nl
KLM biedt een zeer scherp speciaal tarief voor dit retourtje Miami, zie: www.fly2miami.nl (heenvlucht op maandag 21 maart, terugvlucht op een datum naar keuze – KLM vliegt om de twee á drie dagen van Miami naar Amsterdam). Via de website kun je je inschrijven voor een ‘optie’ op een plek in het vliegtuig. Het is dus nog geen officiële boeking, eerder een intentieverklaring. De deadline voor deze inschrijving is maandagavond 6 december om 24.00 uur. Dinsdagochtend 7 december wordt bekend gemaakt of er voldoende voorinschrijvingen zijn. Het is nu aan de Nederlandse dance scene om te bewijzen dat er voldoende enthousiasme is om met een eigen ‘private jet’ van KLM naar party walhalla Miami te vliegen.

Who’s in?
Op dit moment hebben Black Hole Recordings, Spinnin’ Records, The Matrixx, Link2Party, Twenty4seven Management, LiNC Communication, We Are The Night en Sied van Riel zich reeds opgegeven om mee te vliegen naar Miami! Meer informatie voor geïnteresseerden die deze unieke kans niet willen missen: www.fly2miami.nl, www.facebook.com/fly2miami en natuurlijk www.twitter.com/fly2miami.

“The date selection is based exclusively on venue availability. We present one of the most extensive programs of the year during peak season in Miami Beach. We are constantly developing our program in order to provide the best possible venues and hotels at the best possible terms for the artists, delegates and program participants.” Traditionally the WMC dates have ranged from mid February to the end of March.

“WMC remains committed to the artists, delegates and fans that have made the program what it has become over the last 25 years. The festivals, Ultra and many others, are amazing experiences for the fans and artists alike. By contrast the quintessential WMC experience is really about the camaraderie between pioneering artists and industry legends – walking into a club or pool party and seeing your favorite artists up on stage performing amongst their own peers. It is the unrehearsed chemistry that goes along with the amazing aggregation of artists, industry and fans converged on Miami Beach that make these once in a lifetime collaborations happen everywhere you turn – from the panel discussions and meetings to the incredible sounds coming from every nook and cranny across Miami Beach for five days straight. Our passion has always been about the love of music. We don’t see that changing anytime soon.”

More info @ www.wintermusicconference.com.

Over its 26-year history WMC has become known by industry insiders, audiophiles and fans alike as the pre-eminent date for merchandisers and manufacturers launching new music, technology and trends in the music business. According to Billboard Magazine’s April 3, 2010 issue, “WMC demonstrates (that) dance music retains a powerful allure among brands looking to connect with young, engaged consumers.”

During WMC, more than 500 annual industry gatherings and performance events boast one of the most sought after aggregations of legendary and emerging artists to be found in the world. WMC’s drawing power for assembling innovative music professionals and launching effective global campaigns is demonstrated year after year with career-launching performances and new releases by artists that have historically included Lady Gaga (WMC 2008), Rihanna (WMC 2006), the Black Eyed Peas (WMC 2009) and featured appearances in 2010 by artists like Deadmau5 and Grammy winner David Guetta, amongst hundreds of others. Of his appearance during WMC 2010, The Black Eyed Peas’ Will.I.Am told MTV News “I think it’s important to come out to WMC to test out the new beats you’ve been making — rockin’ the crowds, learning from the crowds”.

For 2011 WMC will continue to roll out new initiatives as part of its development plan bolstering the ‘WMC Experience’. Unlike previous events the conference has hosted at hotels such as the Fontainebleau and most recently the Eden Roc, this year will offer nearly unlimited opportunities for expansion and growth with its move to the Miami Beach Convention Center in the midst of South Beach. Organizers say “for many years WMC has been challenged to configure its rapidly developing program into limited meeting space.” This year we are able to offer the best of all worlds – enormous room for expansion of the industry program at one of the best locations in South Beach with easy access to the top venues, restaurants and beaches. We are also able to offer our delegates a diverse range of official WMC hotels from the historically luxurious Raleigh and Albion hotels to the plush new Grand Beach Hotel to the business-budget-minded South Beach Courtyard. Virtually every class of service, location and amenity at a price point to fit any budget are offered. WMC is widely known as one of the highest hotel occupancy generating events of the year in the South Florida area – so book your hotel stay early.

Currently the WMC industry badge is being offered at a promotional Early Registration rate of $275 (over 40% off the walk up rate) until November 30th, which includes access to all official WMC events across the conference dates. Marketing opportunities are currently discounted by 30% through December 10, 2010.

More info @ www.WinterMusicConference.com.

De show waarmee Ferry Corsten de wereld rond gaat, bestaat uit een 6 uur durend spektakel dat is verdeeld in 3 delen; zonsondergang, nacht en zonsopgang. De combinatie van geluid en beeld, waarbij de allernieuwste productie technieken worden gebruikt, zal het publiek een ongekende ervaring geven. De showelementen benadrukkenen de magie van de muziek van het album en voorzien in nog nooit eerder vertoonde interactieve visuals. Van zonsondergang tot zonsopgang, van pre-party tot afterparty. Ferry zal worden vergezeld door twee gast DJ’s, die samen met hem het publiek door de avond en nacht leiden.

De wereldtour start op 27 maart in Miami, USA tijdens de Winter Music Conference, gevolgd door een show in Los Angeles. De Europese kick off vindt plaats in de Londense O2 Indigo Arena op 9 april, gevolgd door de Nederlandse show op 10 april in de Matrixx, te Nijmegen. Hierna zal de show zich uitrollen over andere landen en continenten.

Ferry Corsten zal voor de show in de Matrixx vergezeld worden door Solarstone en Rafaël Frost. Tickets voor de Matrixx show kosten € 17,- (ex fee) en zijn online te koop op www.matrixx.nl. VIP-tickets kosten 30,- (ex fee) en bieden oa, VIP-parking, VIP-entrance, free champagne en toegang tot exclusieve VIP-balkon.

Bekijk hier de trailer van de wereldtour: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMZjJVNz-vQ.

Voor overige informatie check www.ferrycorsten.com.

2010 is a truly memorable year for Roger as he celebrates 10 years of his famous residency in Ibiza. This year Roger will as well release a new ‘Release Yourself’ compilation, all on Roger’s own Stealth label. For 10 years Roger Sanchez has dictated the tempo of the house music scene, bringing audiences up and coming artists that have grown to become big-time-players in the dance world. Even after 10 years Roger sees no reason to slow down as he looks forward to breaking barriers in house music for the next decade.

Throughout Roger’s career Mansion in Miami, has proven to always be an unforgettable stop on tour- a club full of the S-Man’s most dedicated fans. Adding to this audience is the buzz and excitement that Winter Music Conference has always created among the music community. Thus to start the new Sanchez decade off with a bang, Roger is planning a live experience unlike any other.

With “Release Yourself: The Beginning Of A New Era” taking a cue from the ways of the future, it can only be expected for Roger to bring a live spectacle unlike anything experienced before. Release Yourself will take the audience out of this world into an entire futuristic experience. In the metallic room, amidst the lights, lasers, and fog the audience will look up towards Roger, only to see the S-Man himself coming towards them. Yes, this years Release Yourself will be an entire 3D experience! 3D visuals will be projected onto giant screens behind Sanchez as he takes control of the club. With the mix of eye-popping 3D visuals and heart-pounding Sanchez beats, it can be certain that the audience will totally lose themselves in the audio-visual spectacle. Topping off the excitement of a new decade will be the debut of Roger’s hot new single “2gether”- already receiving a tremendous amount of buzz in the dance scene. Throughout his career, Roger Sanchez has been known as a DJ that breaks barriers, and with this years’ “Release Yourself: The Beginning Of A New Era”, another barrier has been broken.

The Decade begins in Miami!

Roger Sanchez pres. Release Yourself WMC 2010
Wednesday 24th March 2010
Manison – Miami USA

Roger Sanchez (exclusive 7 hour set)

Tickets available at: www.wantickets.com/opiumwmc
Info: www.rogersanchez.com