10:00AM
- 6:00PM Registration Open
Grande Promenade
10:00AM Lobby DJ Sets
Miami Beach Resort and Spa - Lobby
Mix and mingle with some of the best established
and rising DJ talent from around the world spinning live!
| 10-12 |
Cleveland Jones |
| 12-1 |
Sin Morera |
| 1-3 |
DJ Mick |
| 3-5 |
Brando Ness |
12:00PM - 4:00PM Official 2007
Winter Music Conference Sunburn Sessions
2nd Annual Deep House Sessions
WMC brings the deepness back to the pool deck, with International
DJs spinning their soulful sounds. Complimentary beverages provided
by Hype Energy Drink, SYN Vodka, and Stirrings Mixers at 1PM.
Presents:
jojoflores
TheNextGeneration
12:00PM - 6:00PM Exhibit Area Opens
Mediterranean East
If you are interested in the latest technology,
products, services and gear you will not want to miss the WMC
Exhibit Area - an audiophile's utopia representing every aspect
of DJ & artist production, performance and industry. The WMC
Exhibit Area will provide comprehensive hands-on demonstrations,
product premieres and installations exploring infinite possibilities
of modern sound. Meet and interact with the leading audio recording,
editing, engineering and sound institutions.
12:00PM Full Sail Real World Education
Presents Trance In The Box
Regency Conference Room
Full Sail returns to WMC to conduct a series
of technology demonstrations. Trance In The Box will cover tips,
tricks and rules to live by when mixing Dance / Trance in a
digital Audio Workstation. Hosted by Atom Troy
1:00PM Demo Listening Workshop
Vista 18th Floor
THE REALITY CHECK! Top industry A&R representatives
and producers critique your demo. Pre-confirmed workshop delegates
must check in 30 minutes prior to the panel start time or risk
forfeit. Walkups will be accepted as "fill-ins" or
in the case of a "no show."
| Panelists: |
Z Morse - Perfecto Records
Craig DeGraff - Warner Music Group
John Parker - Robbins Entertainment |
1:00PM How to Set Up Your Own
Online Retail Store
Mediterranean Center Ready
Room: Ocean Bar/ Bistro
A model for the sale of music over the Internet. Structure,
licensing, and online payment options companies are all but
of a few considerations. This panel shall present the basics
in how to set-up your own online retail store, and to sell your
music via downloads and streaming.
| Moderator: |
Matthew Kletter Esq. |
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| Panelists: |
Shane German - Sound Exchange
Bob Kohn - Royaltyshare
Marea Stamper - goovesource.com
Jonas Tempel -Beatport
Vasili Zolotov - Necodo
Layne Fox - IRIS Distributions |
2:00PM Sequences
& Samples-The World of Remixing
Mediterranean West Ready
Room: Balboa
This collage of old and new has pioneered the electronic and
dance music genre to what it is today. Meet with experience
and creativity in this panel of remixers.
| Moderator: |
Maurice Joshua |
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| Panelists: |
Man Parrish
Kaskade
Albert Cabrera - Lee Cabrera
Steve Hurley - Freemasons
Paul Johnson - Freemasons
Daniel Piseno - Klubjumpers
Steve Rodway - Motiv8
Ford - Ford Productions
Albert Castillo - MYNT |
2:00PM The Presidents Panel
Regency Ballroom Ready
Room: Ocean Bar/ Bistro
It's a brave new world, and opportunities abound if you know
where to find them. Featuring a diverse cross section of the
dance diaspora, the gurus of the industry discuss the current
status and future of dance music, in an open forum.
| Moderator: |
Cary Vance - Promo Only |
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| Panelists: |
Cory Robbins- Robbins Entertainment
Michael Weiss - Nervous Records
Patrick Moxey - Ultra Records
Tom Silverman - Tommy Boy Entertainment |
2:30PM Meet the Press
Miramar North Ready Room: Madrid
PR and Press can be a worthy ally or a deadly enemy. Hear
from popular music journalists and PR consultants discuss realities
and benefits to developing healthy relationships with the press.
| Moderator: |
DJ Ron Slomowicz - DanceMusic.about.com |
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| Panelists: |
Buster - a3tv
DJ Shortee
Alan Freed - XM Satellite Radio
Kylee Swenson - Remix Magazine
Kerri Mason - Billboard Mag
Darryl H. von Däniken - tilllate Ltd
Derek Scott Graves - Star 69 Records
Jim Tremayne - DJ Times
Betty Kang - Plexi PR |
3:00PM Artists, Agents & Managers
Valencia Suite Ready Room: Balboa
A healthy professional relationship can be
the key to your success. How to find the right representation
and how to understand them when you do.
| Moderator: |
Gary Salzman - Big Management |
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Panelists: |
Man Parrish
George Clinton
Georgie Porgie
DJ Keoki - Flawless Entertainment
Joseph Lanzarin - Flawless Entertainment
David Brady - Brad Entertainment
Danielle Bollinger - EsNtion
Trixie Reiss - EsNtion
Chris Willis - Ultra Records
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3:00PM Full Sail Real World Education
Presents MIDI Remixing in Logic 7
Regency Conference Room
Full Sail returns to WMC to conduct a series
of technology demonstrations. MIDI Remixing in Logic 7 will
deal with topics such as extracting MIDI templates from audio
files, multiple track layering, and groove quantization. Hosted
by Nat Eichler.
3:00PM Starting Your Own Label
Mediterranean Center Ready
Room: Ocean Bar/ Bistro
Have talent that lies beyond the recording? Do you know several
independent artists? Wanna take them under your wing and to
the stars? Maybe you should start your own label. Experienced
indi label owners and artists discuss the “how to” steps to
get you and your artists started.
| Moderator: |
Chris the Greek - Amathus Music |
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| Panelists: |
Adam Marano - Viper Music
Bill McCormick - EsNtion
Josh Babyar - Hefty Records
Mike Fresco - Gotsoul Records
Curtis Urbina - Deep Haven Music
Jason Klein - Monster Taxi |
4:00PM Road to Radio; Navigating
the Super Highway to Success
Regency Ballroom Ready
Room: Ocean Bar/ Bistro
Our esteemed group of panelists will discuss how to travel
from the clubs to the mix shows and on to radio; along the way
we’ll look at how best to avoid the road blocks, pot holes
and speed bumps that artists, labels, and the industry in general
are faced with on a daily basis so that you can safely and successful
avoid the traffic and congestion and arrive at your destination
with the desired airplay results that you are looking for.
| Moderator: |
Cary Vance - Promo Only |
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| Panelists: |
Rod Carrillo - KNRJ Phoenix
Jon McDaniel - KNHC Seattle
Mike Schwab - Music Choice
Skyy - XM Satellite ‘BPM’
Mike Spinella - AOL Music ‘Top Dance’
Darin Taoka - Hot Mix Radio
Will Calder - I Party Radio/Jamtraxx / WXSS
Cato K - WHYI Miami
Jet Black - HD Radio Club Fusion / KTBT Tulsa
John Peake - KNGY/San Francisco |
4:00PM The Visual
Music: Past, Present, and Future
Mediterranean West Ready
Room: Balboa
Now established as a bonafide art movement,
VJs are increasingly in demand to accompany the world’s
top DJs, and in some cases, are becoming stars themselves. Visual
Music seems so new again, or is it? This comprehensive
panel will feature pioneers of the art form, current practitioners
at the cutting edge, as well as rising stars of tomorrow. Discussion
topics include ancient roots of visual music, integrating analog
with digital art, the state of the profession today, the importance
of artist self -generated content, and future technology trends
projected to be of crucial importance in the years ahead.
| Moderator: |
Andrew Borg - Hi-Beam Entertainment |
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| Panelists: |
Sandra Collins
Vello Virkhaus - VJ v2
Joshua Goldberg - Saccade
Xárene Eskandar - Author of 'vE-"jA’
Grant Davis - VJ Culture
Stefan Gosiewski - VJ Stefan G.
Chris Biggins - United Vision
Justin Kent - EJ Kent |
4:00PM – 8:00PM StarBar 
Miami Beach Resort & Spa 18th Floor
Overlooking the Miami skyline, this comfortable lounge is
the perfect setting to enjoy cocktails while schmoozing and
networking with top industry professionals. Exclusive to WMC
badge holders, this is the perfect place to seal the deal! Complimentary
beverages provided by SYN Vodka and Stirrings Mixers at 4PM.
7:00PM IDMA Cocktail Reception
Miami Beach Resort & Spa (moved
to StarBar 18th Floor)
8:00PM 22nd Annual International Dance
Music Awards
Miami Beach Resort & Spa
(moved to StarBar 18th Floor) 
The premier awards show for the dance and
electronic music - where the industry comes out in force. The
ballots are cast to vote for the most innovative and elite artists,
DJs, producers, promoters, remixers, and labels in the business.
With live performances and presentations by the industry's top
contenders, the IDMAs is a must see event.
10:30PM - 2:00AM Official IDMA After
Party 
Miami Beach Resort & Spa
StarBar 18th Floor
Toast the nominees and winners for the 22nd annual IDMAs at
the penthouse soiree over looking the Miami skyline. Presented
by WMC. Complimentary beverages provided by Hype Energy Drink,
SYN Vodka, and Stirrings Mixers at 11:30PM.
Confirmed artists:
DJ Pierre
Jojo Flores
Harrison Crump
Harley & Muscle
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