New York’s dance palaces may feel a bit barren this week as many of the world’s best deejays bring the party to Miami for the 25th annual Winter Music Conference. The weeklong orgy of sound, which begins Tuesday, brings together thousands of industry bigwigs and performers for more than 500 events – many at the sweat-soaked clubs in South Beach.
David Blatt, NY Daily News, March 2010

“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,” Will (Will.I.Am) told MTV News Friday night, just before he took the stage. Will.I.Am quoted on MTV News, March 2010

I think the WMC is good where it is, it’s the busiest it ever has been now. Or at least every party I played at last year made it seem that way. It’s a good place for labels, promoters, artists to showcase what they’re about.
Steve Lawler, Rhythmism, April 2010

“The cream of the crop come here every year from all over the world along with Spring Break, a good 300 to 400 thousand people,” said Debra Eriksen, with Oracle Entertainment, representing Def Jam and Capitol Records.
Debra Eriksen quoted on CBS 4/ March 2010

Danny Tenaglia performed a marathon set. He also debuted a new Lady Gaga “Bad Romance” remix track he created. Tenaglia said, “I hope she hears it and likes it.” The international DJ also said, “It’s not fair WMC only happens once a year.”
Danny Tenaglia quoted in AHN Entertainment Editor

The Winter Music Conference in Miami is the ultimate see-and-be-seen event. The yearly pilgrimage is to nightlifers and electronic-music fans what Coachella is to... well, everyone else. Only WMC is bigger, longer and a whole lot crazier with more shindigs than we can count, spread out across South Beach and Downtown Miami.
Deanna Rilling, Las Vegas Weekly, March 2010

“You get an influx of students coming into South Florida for spring break, so it was like a breeding ground to educate people and inform people about dance music and electronic music,” Sharam says.
Sharam, One News Page, March 2010

It’s a banner year for Winter Music Conference. Celebrating a quarter-century in 2010, it’s grown into one of the largest music gatherings in the world, something between an industry schmoozefest and an adult spring break. Just check the impressive stats. Some 70,000 people attended conference events last year, some 45 percent of those from outside the country. And even with the Internet, conference remains an essential place for artists to interact and break new tracks. Nothing beats face-to-face, or foot-to-dancefloor, interaction…Nothing else in Miami compares to WMC’s eclectic blend of music and top-name artists. Think Sasha and Digweed, Frankie Knuckles, James Holden, Little Louie Vega, Richie Hawtin, and countless others. As a result, these thousands of DJ’s—national, international, and local—energized Miami and its people into a sweet and unforgettable insomnia for more than a week.
Miami New Times, March 2010

The WMC serves electronic music like the golf course serves big business companies. If you’re a DJ trying to build your reputation, a producer trying to sell more records, or in the industry in general, this is where connections and deals are made. You can say the WMC is where artists dreams are realized and where exposure provides their accreditation.
Eric, Genxglow.com, December 2009

What: This March, DJs, artists, media, celebrities and fans alike all attending WMC or Winter Music Conference. For any house/electro/techno or die-hard music fan, WMC is a must on the music festival circuit. The annual event brings together thousands of top artists from around the world to participate in this blow out event. Far more than just a giant concert, the WMC features educational sessions, networking opportunities, exhibits and award shows.
Kayleigh L., Clubzone, April 2010

Back again this year is the prestigious international event, Winter Music Conference, held in Miami (USA) in the spring (this year from 23 to 27 March). This will be the 25th annual edition, which will be even richer with events, conferences and so much good music. The event is considered the largest meeting point in the world for the electronic dance music industry.
Turismo in Italia, March 2010

One of the greatest weeks in electronic dance music is upon us, as Miami is invaded by an expected 100,000 attendees and more than 500 epic sweat-soaked dusk-till-dawn parties for the Winter Music Conference. Sirius XM’s Area channel will be live at North America’s largest dance music event broadcasting performances and conversations with DJs, producers and dance artists.
Orbit Cast, March 22, 2010

One of the most exciting parts of attending WMC is hearing that one track that echoes in all of the lasting memories of your festival experience. Over the course of the next few days, MTV News will be catching all the acts that are generating a lot of buzz and catching our ears at the same time. The one that jumped out right away? “Scarcube” by the Cube Boys.
Adam Stewart, MTV, March 2010

This year marks the 25th anniversary for Winter Music Conference - the global music fest that embraces clubland & captivates a diverse group of industry moguls, celebrities & down-and-dirty fans hoping to push the limits of creative sounds mastered by the many DJs at the core of this event. Last year, more than 70,000 people attended the WMC event with 62 countries represented. Participants filled every corner of the dance floor, at every hour of the day, during the 500 events that took place. While DJs such as Paul van Dyk or Bob Sinclar are notable anchors of the event, it’s no longer just a niche affair for networking between industry insiders and artists. Three years ago Lady Gaga was launched from WMC and last year Black Eyed Peas were a part of the event. The official WMC badge is the key that gets you access to most events free of charge including poolside events, panels, seminars, Ultra Music Festival, South Beach Sessions and the International Dance Music Awards.
Mamie Joeveer, Plum, March 2010

WMC is most definitely a one-of-a-kind experience that every electronic music lover should experience at least once before you go to meet the great beat maker in the sky.
Adam Murphy and Akshay Bhansali, Dancefever 5000, April 2010

WMC 2010 in Miami this year was excellent, a huge renewed energy on all genres of dance music.
Dj Icey, Adicts, April 2010

WMC has the ability to breathe new life into a tune that isn’t necessarily hot off the presses. For Dennis Ferrer, a killer track the he produced back in November is all the rage here in Miami.
MTV, March 2010

It’s their 25th annual conference, and it will be my 24th year participating. I had moved to Miami for a few years in 1985 and I had just missed the first one. That’s it, the rest has been history—I never missed a conference and it’s something that I look forward to every year.
Danny Tenaglia quoted in Pacha NYC, April 2010

Miami. For decades the place New Yorkers went to die. How times change. This week dozens of local DJs, labels and promoters armed with all varieties of electronic music invade the city during its annual Winter Music Conference.
Billy Gray, Guest of a Guest, March 2010

Hot on the heels, of South by Southwest comes a different type of music festival: the Winter Music Conference. And it is “hot.” The WMC is all about dance music, and its taking place this week in Miami.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the conference — one of the largest music industry gatherings in the world. Today, the WMC attracts the likes of P. Diddy and the Black Eyed Peas.
Sami Yenigun, One News Page, March 2010

The WMC has been the most important electronic music festival in the U.S. for the past 25 years. Typically it has been a place where names like Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren and DJ Tiesto have held court, spinning four- to six-hour sets for their fans
Akshay Bhansali, MTV, March 2010

Things are heating up on Miami Beach this week as thousands of musicians, DJ’s and music industry execs are in town for the 25th annual Winter Music Conference. Winter Music Conference, at this point, is the premiere place to be in the U.S.
CBS 4, March 2010

What makes WMC different is the energy of EVERYONE from all over the world coming together. There is so much excitement, dancing and music to be shared.
DJ Afro Monk, Afro Monk, March 2010

MIAMI — There is something special in the air in South Beach. You’d expect the mood to be euphoric on day three of the Winter Music Conference, the annual dance music conclave that brings together fans, artists and event promoters from around the world. But this year, people seem to be in an even more delighted mood than usual. House DJ and rock-remix impresario Tommie Sunshine, who’s been attending WMC for the past 14 years, attributes the extra happiness to the increasing relevance of dance music today.
Akshay Bhansali, MTV, March 2010

Miami plays host to one of the Americas’ biggest dance music events: The Winter Music Conference. A few hundred thousand revelers and industry types from around the world descend onto the city for some late winter sun and dancing each year during this five-day event. Now in its 25th year, the WMC is brimming with parties catering to all walks of life and musical preference.
Dummy Mag, April 2010

Thousands of DJs, dancers and debauchers have swarmed into town for the 25th Winter Music Conference; an orgy of electronic music parties that kicked off Tuesday. On Wednesday, during a Winter Music Conference panel at the Eden Roc hotel on Miami Beach, Pitbull spent more than 90 minutes answering questions from his fans, most who were in the music industry from other parts of the world.
Carlos Miller, Miami Beach 411, March 2010