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GENERAL FACTS 
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WHAT IS WMC
Winter Music Conference is a music industry convention that provides a platform that has served to springboard artists, DJs, and dance music professionals from all over the world to successful heights; thereby making it the place where many of the major deals of the year begin. WMC showcases top international talent, the newest technological developments, and celebrates dance music as a cultural art form.
WHEN WAS WMC STARTED
WMC was founded in 1985 by Louis Possenti and Bill Kelly. Louis and Bill have maintained sole ownership and control of WMC for the past 23 years.
WHO ATTENDS WMC
One of the most anticipated dates on the music industry calendar, WMC attracts every aspect of the industry and surrounding youth culture. WMC 2007 attracted industry professionals and music enthusiasts from 62 different countries, making it the most prominent and rapidly growing event of its kind.
HOW MANY ATTENDEES ARE THERE AT WMC
The attendance of the first WMC was 90 delegates; it now reaches over 4,500 delegates. Leading into it’s 23rd year and with over 45,000 people pouring into Miami WMC week, Winter Music Conference has established itself as the premier music conference for the world.
WHAT DOES A WMC BADGE INCLUDE
When you purchase a WMC badge, included are the following: all WMC Seminars & Panels, ticket to the Ultra Music Festival, ticket to The International Record Collectors Show, ticket to the International Dance Music Awards, eligibility for WMC Demo Listening Workshops, ticket to the WMC/DMC DJ Spin-off, all WMC On-Site Featured Events, free or reduced admission to all WMC Official and Sanctioned Events, WMC Sample Sack, The Guide, The List, admission to the WMC Exhibit Hall, and all WMC technology demonstrations.
HOW MANY EVENTS ARE THERE WMC WEEK
Because there are over 400 separate events taking place in Miami Winter Music Conference week, WMC is now known as ‘one of the most anticipated clubbing events in the country’, The New York Times.
WHAT ARE WMC PANELS LIKE
With over 40 panels and seminars, WMC has one most intensive panel programs in the business. WMC panel topics are always current and address the most relevant and significant industry issues. The WMC panel program is such that that no matter what level you are at in the industry, you will be offered a wide array of panels to choose from.
WHAT MAJOR ADDITIONS HAVE BEEN MADE TO WMC
WMC 2007 marked the premier of the WMC International Record Collectors Show. WMC facilitated first class record dealers, listening stations, and rare and collectable vinyl, making it a huge success. Because of its popularity, WMC will continue the RCS in the years to follow. The first annual WMC Record Collectors Show was sponsored by Waxpoetics Magazine, JBL, and Stanton.
DEMOGRAPHICS
GENDER
Male 60%
Female 40%
DELEGATES BY REGION
USA 69%
Europe 20%
Latin America 3%
Canada 3%
Australia 2%
Asia 2%
Other 1%
PROFESSIONALS AT WMC 2007
Record Company 16%
Remixer/Producer 15%
Press/Media 12%
Disc Jockey 12%
Promoter 7%
Artist/Composer 6%
Radio 5%
Retailer 4%
Club/Bar/Lounge 4%
Agent/Manger 4%
Other 4%
Technical/Hardware 3%
Attorney 2%
A&R 2%
Marketing/Advertising 2%
Publisher 1%
Record Manufacturing 1% |
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