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WMC 08 - Winter Music Conference
Article Written By: Amanda Huynh
“Let me think about it…” – the Winter Music Conference
March 24-31st, 2008
www.wintermusicconference.com
There is no better combination than the sand between your toes, the sun on your back and heavy bass echoing through your ears. No where can you find a more comprehensive gathering, than at the Winter Music Conference. Held in Miami Beach, WMC celebrates its 23rd year this march with an amazing up of international talent. People from over 62 countries will be in attendance, and there’s no doubt you’re going to bump into the biggest names in dance music, radio programming and various media outlets.
It is truly the industry event of 2008, and is booking up quickly. Here’s a list of this year’s most highly anticipated events, taking place throughout the week.
2008 DJ Battle hosted by Felix Sama & Shortee
Last year, over $40,000 in prizes were given out. This year another star studded judging panel gets ready to crown the winner.
South Beach Sessions
Running all week long, this new program is mean to address the efforts of the music industry in dealing with current global issues. It will include evening sessions, cocktail receptions and the gathering of industry insiders as well as leading community organizations.
International Dance Music Awards
Honoring the best in dance music, this is like the Grammy’s for electronic music. Awards for 45 categories will be handed out, playing homage to the many talented artists and DJs in the industry.
Over 1700 DJs will perform over the week, joined by over 700 journalists who will be covering the event for publications around the world. Past guests have included the links of Carl Cox, Lucas Prata, and Rihanna- who knows who will pop up on the beach this year.
Hundreds of hotel rooms have already been booked, and area hotels are clamoring to attract guests with special rates. Partnering up with the Miami Beach Resort and Spa, registered delegates will enjoy discounted rates starting at just $219 per night based on double occupancy, for a minimum stay of five nights.
If you want to get into the conference free, consider becoming a staff member or a volunteer. You must be in the Southern Florida area prior to the week in order to be considered. For more information go to the website, but don’t hesitate to ask. Volunteers are always needed for major events, so if getting media accreditation won’t work for you, a helping hand might.
 
WMC Schedule for 2008
Monday March 24th, 2008 12:00PM Exhibit Area Set-Up (Exhibitor Access Only)
Mediterranean East
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Tuesday, 3/25/2008
9:00AM - 6:00PM Registration Open
Mediterranean Center
9:00AM - 6:00PM Exhibit Area Open
Mediterranean East
Experience the latest technology, products, services and gear representing every aspect of the Industry. The WMC Exhibit Hall is an International Marketplace where business and consumers meet face to face. See the most cutting edge innovations and breakthroughs in technology.
9:00AM - 6:00PM Lobby DJ Sets
Miami Beach Resort & Spa Lobby
Some of the best DJ Talent from around the world spinning live!
9:00AM-10:00AM
10:00AM-2:00PM
2:00PM-4:00PM
4:00PM-5:00PM
5:00PM-6:00PM Stephney
Cesare vs. Disorder
Ghaia
DJ David Phillips
DJ Blow
12:00PM - 6:00PM WMC & Club Sessions Present 'Miami All-Stars WMC Launch Party'
Miami Beach Resort & Spa Poolside
It’s all hood! WMC & Club Sessions present Miami’s best spinning live on stage all day. Local DJ’s will play all day at The Miami Beach Resort & Spa pool deck kicking off WMC Miami style.
Talent:
Cato K
Ean Sugarman
DJ Bruno
Hersh & Darmon
Granite & Phunk
Juan E
Luis V
Nikolas
Louis Dee
and more TBA!
3:00PM Producing Music for Film & TV
Miramar North - ready room Balboa
Learn how to get your music into the hands of film and TV producers & directors. Why are certain labels omnipresent in film and TV and some you never hear? How do you score for others and still retain creative control? Get the answers to these questions and more during this invaluable discussion.
Panelists:
Dave Curtin- Deep Mix
Jon Granat- Chrysalis Music USA
Manny Lorenzo- Razor & Tie
Amine Ramer- Marsh-Best & Assoc.
Jason Wilkes- Smooth Rhythm Productions
Glenn Litwak, Esq.- Law Offices of Litwak & Havkin
4:00PM Musicians Collaborative
Valencia -ready room Madrid
This panel is directed towards one of the largest groups of musicians working in the Industry today- studio musicians, backup vocalists, touring musicians etc. Learn how to get work, secure benefits and most importantly get paid!
Panelists:
Eddie Phoon- USA Songwriting Competition
Herta Suarez- AFTRA
Ron Thomas- AFTRA
6:30PM South Beach Sessions-Music & Art in Education
The Catalina Hotel Rooftop- 1720 Collins Ave.
What are the long and short term results of funding cuts of Art Education Programs? How do public Arts budgets reflect the value of Art & Culture? Why are Art & Music societally important? These questions and more will be answered in this increasingly important discussion.
Moderator: Christine Condaris, Ph D.- Mass. College of Liberal Arts
Panelists:
Gustavo Matamoros- ISAW/Subtropics Festival
Theresa Amandi- The Recording Academy
Mark R.Shaya, MD- University of Miami
9:00PM - 11:00PM South Beach Sessions Cocktail Reception
The Catalina Hotel Rooftop -1720 Collins Ave.
Evening seminars will be followed by music and cocktail receptions bringing together acclaimed guests, music industry leaders, global outreach and community organizations, and the media.
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Wednesday, 3/26/2008
9:00AM - 6:00PM Registration Open
Mediterranean Center
9:00AM - 6:00PM Lobby DJ Sets
Miami Beach Resort & Spa Lobby
Some of the best DJ talent from around the world spinning live!
9:00AM-11:00AM
11:00AM-12:00PM
12:00PM-1:00PM
1:00PM-2:00PM
2:00PM-3:00PM
3:00PM-4:00PM
4:00PM-6:00PM
David Hopperman
Murat Uncuoglu
DJ Herbert Holler
DJ Cosi & Marc Smooth
Dave Kerns
DJ Soozin
DJ Andy Spencer
9:00AM - 6:00PM Exhibit Area Open
Mediterranean East
Experience the latest technology, products, services and gear representing every aspect of the Industry. The WMC Exhibit Hall is an International Marketplace where business and consumers meet face to face. See the most cutting edge innovations and breakthroughs in technology.
12:00PM - 4:00PM WMC DJ Spin Off
Miami Beach Resort & Spa Poolside
DJs battle for first place in two categories (beat matching & scratching). If you are a DJ who thinks you can put up some weight or an admirer of DJ battles, join us for the WMC 2008 DJ Spin-off!!
Hosts- Felix Sama
DJ Shortee
Judges-Charles Ward (Kam)
DJ Immortal
DJ Enferno
DJ Geometrix
12:00PM The World of Remixing
Miramar North- ready room Balboa
What should you charge for a remix? What is reasonable to pay for a remix? How do you decide whether or not to accept a remix offer? Learn do’s and don’ts from the experts on this interesting subject!
Moderator: Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk- 101 Distribution
Panelists:
Maurice Joshua- Music World /Nu Soul
Romulo Del Castillo- Schematic Music Co.
Man Parrish- Parrish Digital
Richard Devine- Warp/Schematic
Ectomorph- Interdimentional Transmissions
John Morales- M&M Mix Productions
12:30PM Meet the Media
Regency Ballroom -ready room Ocean Bar/Bistro
Don’t be scared! We’ll introduce you. If armed properly, the media can be your best promotional ally. Discover details on relationships between publicists and journalists, artists and publicists, and artists and writers. Learn how to write a proper press release, how to best expose artists and events to the media and so much more!
Moderator: Jim Tremayne- DJ Times
Panelists:
Paul Clement- Residentadvisor.net
Betty Kang- Plexi PR
Kerri Mason- Billboard Magazine
Michael Melfi- Six Degrees Magazine
Lesley Wright- DJ Magazine
Ron Slomowicz- DanceMusic.About.com
Darryl von Daniken- tilllate.com
Charles Ward- Pacha/Lamba PLC
1:00PM Demo Listening Workshop
Vista 18th Floor
Top industry A&R representatives, producers, and label heads 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:
Harry Towers- Deet Promotions
Barbara Tucker- Bstar Music Group
Pepper MaShay- JM Music Prods, Inc.
1:00PM Digital Dispatch
Valencia- ready room Madrid
Everything you ever wanted to know about where Digital Distribution stands today. This panel will explore every angle- legalities, exclusivities, recouping earnings, accounting, attracting labels, inventory, encoding, sound quality, etc. This is a not to be missed panel for every person working in the business today.
Moderator: Matthew Kletter- Law Offices of Matthew L. Kletter
Panelists:
Michael Spiegelman- Yahoo! Music
Chris Biggins- United Vision
Molly Neuman- eMusic
Jeff D. Straw- InGrooves
2:00PM Marketing Your Music
Miramar North -ready room Balboa
Learn the most effective means of marketing your music- from Myspace to print advertising to PR methods to promotional comps, this panel will explore which methods will work best for your label and artists.
Moderator: Lainie Copicotto- Aurelia Entertainment
Panelists:
Miguel Alvarado- Brightcove
Jason Bills- Muzak
DJ Pierre- Afro Acid Digital
Jeremy Bliler- Strategic Media Group, Inc.
Steve Repetti- Fifth Generation Systems, Inc.
Marea Stamper- Groovesource
Alena Zyabkina- RMA Music Business School
Daniella Etienne- Universal Music Canada
3:30PM The Recording Academy® & WMC Present the Producers Panel
Regency Ballroom- ready room Ocean Bar/Bistro
The Florida Chapter of The Recording Academy, in conjunction with Winter Music Conference, will present The Producer’s Forum, a panel discussion featuring major electronic/dance producers who will discuss creative and business trends in electronic/dance music.
Moderator: Kurosh Nasseri- Law Offices of Kurosh Nasseri
Panelists:
Jason Bentley- artist/producer/music supervisor (The Matrix trilogy)
Carl Craig- Planet E Communications, Inc.
Paul Van Dyk- Vandit Records CEO, VONYC.com
Kaskade- Quiet City, Ultra Records
Jimmy Douglass- 2007/2008 Best Dance Recording GRAMMY winner, producer/remixer
5:30PM The Recording Academy® & WMC VIP Reception (by Invitation)
Vista 18th Floor
6:30PM South Beach Sessions-Green Initiatives in the Music Industry
The Catalina Hotel Rooftop- 1720 Collins Ave.
This year the Industry was buzzing with environmental chatter. Artists are touring using only green methods and labels are now using biodegradable packaging. The Industry is rallying around conservation efforts in an unprecedented way. Listen to some of the professionals leading this movement in an open forum.
Moderator: Jaime Matyas- National Wildlife Federation
Panelists:
Richie Hawtin- Minus Records
Carlos Correal- Mansion/The Opium Group
Nina Guralnick- Live Earth
Alterra Robinson- Turn The Tables on Global Warming
DJ Dan- Kinetic Records
Rob Simas- BPM Magazine
Neal Turley- Sustainable Waves
9:00PM - 11:00PM South Beach Sessions Cocktail Reception
The Catalina Hotel Rooftop- 1720 Collins Ave.
Evening seminars will be followed by music and cocktail receptions bringing together acclaimed guests, music industry leaders, global outreach and community organizations, and the media.
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Thursday, 3/27/2008
10:00AM - 6:00PM Registration Open
Mediterranean Center
10:00AM - 6:00PM Lobby DJ Sets
Miami Beach Resort & Spa Lobby
Some of the best DJ talent from around the world spinning live!
10:00AM-12:00PM
12:00PM-1:00PM
1:00PM-3:00PM
3:00PM-4:00PM
4:00PM-6:00PM DJ Misjah
Heather Holiday&Vida
Adan
John Canada
Touchphonics
12:00PM Advances in Production Technology
Valencia -ready room Madrid
Did you know that now you can record 4 tracks directly into an iPod? Do you know how to produce in 5.1? From gear to software to web technology- leading producers, manufacturers, and software developers discuss technological developments in mixing and production technology.
Moderator: James Bernard- Propellerheads Software
Panelists:
Heath Tougas- Numark/Alesis/AkaiPro
DJ Pierre- Afro Acid Digital
Omar 'Supersoul' Clemetson- Metatronix Inc.
Michael Pearson-Adams- Waves Audio Ltd
Keith Shocklee- Shocklee Entertainment
Jonnie Wilson- Electic Method
12:00PM Online Retailing
Miramar North -ready room Balboa
Learn business models for selling music over the Internet so that you can set up shop! This panel will discuss structure, marketing & promotion, licensing, merchant accounts & online payment options, etc. Discover the basics in Online Retailing and begin selling music online immediately.
Panelists:
Tommy Capistrano- Napster
Jonas Tempel- Beatport
DJ Rap- Proper Talent
DJ NYC Ken- Hidden Beach Recordings
Douglas Ruffin- GiGCREATOR LLC.
Laura Betterly- Yada Yada Marketing
Tiffany R. Almy- Sedlmayr & Associates
12:30PM WMC & Scratch DJ Academy presents "A Crash Course in Scratching" Workshop
Regency Conference Room
Speak with your Hands. Sharpen your skills with Scratch DJ Academy. Learn beginner & advanced scratches by the pros!!!!
Panelists:
Featuring Demonstrations by:
DJ Shortee- Heavy Artillery Recordings
DJ Immortal- Scratch DJ Academy
DJ Trippin
DJ K-Razor
1:00PM Demo Listening Workshop
Vista 18th Floor
Top industry A&R representatives, producers, and label heads 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:
Hazel B. Zoleta- Tommy Boy Ent.
Howard Kessler- HK Productions
1:30PM License It & Collect!
Regency Ballroom -ready room Ocean Bar/Bistro
TV, radio, film, ringtones, gaming, and licensing are more ever present now than ever. Industry professionals will discuss how to license music properly in order to maximize revenue potential. Learn about various licensing laws and contracts. This is a must see panel for every artist and label owner in the business.
Panelists:
Steve Goldman- Vivendi Games
Alex Hackford- Sony Computer Ent.
Jeff Buckingham- Nokia
Jason McCormick- Muzak
Ryan Jeffs- Republik Records
Ed Razzano- Ricall, Inc.
Manny Lorenzo- Razor & Tie
2:00PM Electronic Music -History Made Fresh!
Regency Ballroom -ready room Ocean Bar/Bistro
It still sounds fresh!! Know your music history. Learn the difference between a good song and a classic song. Discover how these legends created legacies and how you can too!
Moderator: Ectomorph-Interdimentional Transmissions
Panelists:
Hank Shocklee- Shocklee Entertainment
Frankie Bones- East Music Group Inc.
Carl Craig- Planet E Communications Inc.
Cornelius 'Atlantis' Harris- Underground Resistance
Man Parrish- Parrish Digital
Junior Sanchez- X-Mix Productions
Jesse Saunders- BrokenRecords.us
3:00PM 'Video DJing with DVJs & the SVM Mixer' Workshop presented in conjunction with Pioneer & Sony Vegas
Regency Conference Room
3:00PM Mobile Music -Take It with You!
Miramar North -ready room Balboa
Cell phones and MP3 players have birthed new corridors for music sales and revenue. Listen to Industry leaders discuss business models that reinvent themselves daily. Discover why consumers will pay $3.99 for a ringtone but will not pay $.99 for a song. This panel is crucial for anyone who wants to learn how to make money in the Industry today.
Panelists:
Brad Ferringo- Blackberry
Andrew Meadors- Motricity
Chris Stacey- Mozes, Inc.
Jennifer Koster- Globefish Media
4:00PM Artists, Agents & Managers
Valencia -ready room Madrid
Picking the right manager is one of the most important career decisions an artist makes. Having the right representation can make or break your mainstay in the Industry. Learn from Industry veterans about how to choose the manager that best suits your needs.
Panelists:
Randy Jones- Pop Front Productions
Evita G. Kaigler Esq.- Law Offices of Evita G. Kaigler
Randy Reed- Red Light Management
Adam Gill- Embrace Productions
Jonny Williams- We Will Doo Recordings
Perryn L. Oglesby- Fine Wine Entertainment
Troy Gilmore- Blue Moon Management
Cortney Callanan- Star 69 Records
4:30PM Free Legal Advice
Grande Promenade Ballroom
Entertainment Attorneys discusses the changing laws of distribution, touring, licensing, merchandising etc. If you have inquiries about anything relating to entertainment law, our panel of legal experts is here to help you. Come armed with questions!
Moderator: Wallace Collins- Serling Rooks & Ferrera LLP
Panelists:
Corey Boddie, Esq.- Boddie & Assoc, PC
Matthew L. Kletter- Law Offices of Matthew L. Kletter
Mark V. Lindsay- Jonston Barton
7:00PM Handmade Electronic Music w/Nic Collins presented by iSAW/WMC/Art Center
Art Center- 800 Lincoln Rd Mall
An introductory artist forum by Nicolas Collins, explaining the principals and practice of circuit-bending and hardware-hacking as addressed in his 2006 book Handmade Electronic Music: The Art of Hardware Hacking. This informative show-and-tell lecture-demonstration will be followed by a book-signing.
Moderator: Nic Collins- Composer/Hardware Hacker
7:00PM - 8:00PM IDMA Cocktail Reception
Miami Beach Resort & Spa Poolside
8:00PM - 10:30PM 23rd Annual International Dance Music Awards
The Miami Beach Resort & Spa Poolside
Over 10,000 ballots are cast to vote for the most innovative and elite artists, DJs, producers, promoters, remixers, manufacturers, and labels in the business. With live performances and presentations by the top players in the business, the IDMAs is a one of a kind Industry event.
10:30PM 23rd Annual IDMA After Party Co-Presented by DJP Muzik
StarBar 18th Floor
Talent:
DJ Pierre
Miss Barbara Tucker
Roy Davis Jr.
Ron Carroll
Hanna Hais
House of Stank
M-TRAXXX
Sean Nash
Deep Factor
Daniel Thomas
Ladyfoursquare/Charles West Eddy
James Bernard/Influx
Sergio Mega
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Friday, 3/28/2008
10:00AM - 6:00PM Registration Open
Mediterranean Center
10:00AM - 6:00PM Lobby DJ Sets
Miami Beach Resort & Spa Lobby
Some of the best DJ talent from around the world spinning live!
10:00AM-11:00AM
11:00AM-12:00PM
12:00PM-2:00PM
2:00PM-4:00PM
4:00PM-6:00PM DJ Savoy
DJ Burnout
DJ Vince Slay
DJ Fred G.
Heather Holiday&Vida
12:00PM - 6:00PM WMC & BEAT Tour present 'On Deck'
The Miami Beach Resort & Spa Poolside
WMC & BEAT Tour present an afternoon with the top BEAT Tour DJs that participated in the 2007/08 BEAT Tour. Come see who is On Deck at The Miami Beach Resort & Spa pool!
Talent:
Bird Peterson
Select
Matthew Orloff
Marc West
Witnes
DJ M!keattack
Dave McRoberts
Ravi
DJ Billy Lane
DJ Juggy
Re:up
Johnny Monsoon
DJ Switch
12:00PM Mock Negotiations Workshop
Miramar North -ready room Balboa
This is how it should be done. Once again, panel attendees will be lead through a mock recording contract negotiation with an A&R exec, a lawyer, and an artist. This panel will save you both time and money as you will learn what to do and what not to do in contract negotiations.
Moderator: Wallace Collins- Serling Rooks & Ferrera LLP
Panelists:
Mark Quail- Q&A Music Rights Admin. Inc.
Cassandra Willard Esq.- Full Sail Real World Edu.
Gary Salzman- Big Management
12:30PM Industry Gurus -Open Forum
Regency Ballroom -ready room Ocean Bar/Bistro
The gurus of the industry discuss the past, current status and future of dance music in an open forum. Engage in a Q&A with the pioneers of the Dance Industry and learn how they shaped the world that we conduct business in daily.
Panelists:
Wayne Williams- (Sr. Vice President) Jive Records
Vivian Host- (Editor) XLR8R
Andrew Fox- (Owner) Clubplanet.com
Andy Horsfield- (Owner) Global Underground Records
1:00PM Demo Listening Workshop
Vista 18th Floor
Top industry A&R representatives, producers, and label heads 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."
Moderator: Cortney Callanan- Star 69 Records
1:00PM Remixing & Editing Workshop Level 1
Starbar 18th Floor
Interact with top producers, programmers and remixers doing what they do best. Two half day sessions are being offered: "Level 1" for beginners and "Level 2" for the intermediate/advanced. Attend one or both. An additional fee is required and you must be a registered delegate to attend. Space is limited and these are guaranteed to sell out.
Moderator: Eric Kupper- Hysteria Productions
1:30PM Intellectual Property:Songwriting & Publishing Forum
Valencia -ready room Madrid
Make money off your music! Learn how to protect your songs, programs, and ideas effectively. What are the pros and cons of publishing under a label or independently? How do you make sure that your agency is recouping royalties? Can you copyright your songs years after the release date? This panel takes an in-depth look at copyright laws and publishing agreements.
Moderator: Brandon Bakshi- BMI
Panelists:
Tom Ara- Dickstein Shapiro LLP
Karl Avanzini- ASCAP Latin Department
Frank Liwall- The Royalty Network
Eric Wiener- US Patent & Trademark Office
John Saunderson- Notting Hill Music
Brian Hamilton- DeWolfe Music
3:00PM Love Is in the Airwaves
Regency Conference Room -ready room Ocean Bar/Bistro
This panel will discuss the rapid changes in radio. Structural differences between terrestrial and satellite radio. Also, groundbreaking ideas and experiments in internet radio i.e. the music genome project. Panelists will also teach you how to get your music on the air. You won’t want to miss this one!
Moderator: Cary Vance-Promo Only Promotions
Panelists:
Tom Calococci- WPOW/Power 96
Cato K- Y100/XM Satellite Radio
Blake Howell- Muzak
Geronimo- Sirius Satellite Radio
Trevor Simpson- KNGY/Energy 92.7
Skyy Walker- XM Satellite Radio
Mike Bordes- Sirius Satellite Radio
Rod Carillo- KNRJ/KAJM
3:30PM Remixing & Editing Workshop Level 2
Starbar 18th Floor
Interact with top producers, programmers and remixers doing what they do best. Two half day sessions are being offered: "Level 1" for beginners and "Level 2" for the intermediate/advanced. Attend one or both. An additional fee is required and you must be a registered delegate to attend. Space is limited and these are guaranteed to sell out.
Moderator: Eric Kupper- Hysteria Productions
3:30PM Networking For Success
Miramar North -ready room Balboa
Does it seem like the music industry embodies the ‘It’s not what you know- it’s who you know’ idea? Learn tips and strategies from industry veterans on how to network your way to success. Tap in to successful networking strategies from world class DJs, Artists, label directors and television executives. Delegates in attendance are invited to a special networking party after the panel for a meet & greet with the Panelists upstairs in the Vista Room.
Moderator: Douglas Ruffin- GiGCREATOR, LLC
Panelists:
Audiofly
Lamont Pete- MTV Casting
Alex Carmenates- Salsamania Ent.
Maime Colemen- Fox Broadcasting
D Wrek- MTV's WildNOut
Giuseppe D.- Robbins Ent.
Mike Jackson- Atlantic Records
Jeff Kosiba- EK Legal, LLC
4:00PM Latin Music: Looking Towards the Future
Regency Conference Room -ready room Ocean Bar/Bistro
We have assembled some of the top Movers & Shakers of the Latin Industry- Salsa, Merengue, Reggeaton, Latin Rock, Latin Hip-Hop, Pop, Cumbia, and Bachata. Where is Latin Music Headed? What are the new trends? Old trends? What is selling, what is not? Is the future bleak or bright!!!
Moderator: Joe Granda- Granda Entertainment
Panelists:
Rafael Artero- Universal BMG Publishing
Zeta Bosio- Soda Stereo
Tanya Bravo- MySpace Latino
David Naranjo- Estefan Enterprises
Gerardo Alton Ortega- Digi Music Card
Carlos Perez- Sony/BMG
Kike Posada- Boom Magazine/Boom Radio
4:00PM Cast Your Net -RSS, Podcasting & Webcasts
Regency Ballroom -ready room Ocean Bar/Bistro
This new panel will tackle the changes in how people are being exposed to music - access, distribution and dissemination of both dance music and information, plus discuss the innovative advances in technology ushering in this dramatic shift that's transforming the music and broadcast industry.
Moderator: Alan Freed- Dance Broadcast Specialist
Panelists:
Michael Quoc- Yahoo! Live
Gareth Emery
Jesse Saunders- BrokenRecords.us
Domenic Armano- The Beat 36, Sirius Satellite Radio
Jesse Baer-Kahn, Esq.- Baer Solutions
Antoine Baduel- FG International
4:30PM Indie Label Forum
Valencia -ready room Madrid
Today’s top independent labels are not only surviving but thriving. What are their secrets? Join them in a discussion about the state of the industry and what an Indy label needs to do in order to survive a cutthroat industry.
Panelists:
Tom Silverman- Tommy Boy Ent.
Cortney Callanan- Star69 Records
Peter Pritchard- Media Records Ltd.
Omar 'Supersoul' Clemetson- Metatronix Inc.
5:00PM Ultra Music Festival 10 -Day One
Bicentennial Park Miami
Tiesto, Justice, Erol Alkan, Deadmau5, Carl Cox, Danny Tenaglia, Ritchie Hawtin, Josh Wink, Rabbit in The Moon, The Crystal Method, BT, Kevens, Dynamix II, Jackal & Hyde, Clayton Steele, Steve Lawler, James Zabiela, M.A.N.D.Y, Robbie Rivera, Lee Burridge, Damian Lazarus, Mar-T, Francesco Rossi, Digitalism Live, MSTRKRFT, Boys Noize, Annie Mac, Jeremy Dawson, LA Riots
6:00PM South Beach Sessions-Music, Politics & Social Awareness
The Catalina Hotel Rooftop- 1720 Collins Ave.
Pioneers of International Dance and Hip Hop music culture, media, and press rally around the world’s most pressing issues and corresponding campaigns.
Moderator: Lauren Segal- Next Aid
Panelists:
Christopher Willits- Ghostly International
Chris Deckker- Earthdance International
Paul Marengo- The Cherry Fund
Wessel Van Eeden- Dance4Life
Brittany Somerset- Praxis Public Relations
Parag Bhandari – UG Strategies
Scott Blackwell- SuDance
9:00PM - 11:00PM South Beach Sessions Cocktail Reception
The Catalina Hotel Rooftop- 1720 Collins Ave.
Evening seminars will be followed by music and cocktail receptions bringing together acclaimed guests, music industry leaders, global outreach and community organizations, and the media.
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Saturday, 3/29/2008
11:00AM - 6:00PM Registration Open
Mediterranean Center
11:00AM - 6:00PM Lobby DJ Sets
Miami Beach Resort & Spa Lobby
Some of the best DJ talent in the world spinning live!
11:00AM-1:00PM
1:00PM-2:00PM
2:00PM-4:00PM
4:00PM-6:00PM David Vasquez
Clayton Steele
Rev-E
Lune Noir
12:00PM WMC & Shocklee Ent. Present ‘Destruction Featuring BOMB SQUAD & The International Futuresound Soldiers’
The Miami Beach Resort & Spa Poolside
For the first time in their legendary 20+ year career, production team the BOMB SQUAD (Hank Shocklee & Keith Shocklee) are preparing to perform live in concert in anticipation of their upcoming debut project & world tour. The force behind Public Enemy and some of most significant albums of all time, including albums which regularly rank as two of the greatest and influential recordings in various publications such as Rolling Stone and Spin.
Talent:
Special debut concert performance- first time in their legendary 20+ year career!
BOMB SQUAD
also
Mala [Digital Mystikz, DMZ, Deep MeDi; UK]
Skream [Tempa, Rinse FM; UK]
Joe Nice [Dub War NYC, Gourmet Beats; B-More]
Seckle [Dubstep Forum, NYC]
Moldy [Heavy Pressure; Maine]
+Surprise Guests
12:00PM 2nd Annual WMC International Record Collectors Show
Mediterranean East
Attention vinyl enthusiasts! The 2nd annual Record Collectors Show will bring together the best collectors, diggers, and dealers from all over the world for a day of music mania on Miami Beach.
12:00PM Ultra Music Festival 10 -Day Two
Bicentennial Park Miami
Underworld, Paul van Dyk, Erick Morillo, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Pete Tong, Sander Van Doorn, Calvin Harris, Second Sun, Enur, Carl Cox, MOBY, David Guetta, Fedde Le Grand, John Rundell, Sasha & John Digweed, Sander Kleinenberg, Benny Benassi, Dj Dan & Donald Glaude, Layo & Bushwacka!, Dirty South, Mark Knight, David Waxman, Audiofly, Nate Campbell, Stanton Warriors, Hybrid, Pendulum'El Homet, Dj Icey, Hyper, Krafty Kuts, Babby Anne Feat. Darling Nikki, Meat Katie, General Midi, Dylan Rhymes, Storm & Johnny Dangerously, Planet of the Drums (AK1200+Dara+Dieselboy+Mc Messinian), Andy C & MC GQ, Goldie, Fabio, ShyFX, AdamF, Photek, Ed Rush & Optical, Soundweapon (Feat. DJ Fresh + MC Ivory), TeeBee, Evol Intent, Reid Speed, Empress
12:30PM - 5:00PM 'Dub Echoes' Screening presented by WMC & Metatronix
Regency Conference Room
'Dub Echoes' is a documentary that shows how the Jamaican Dub movement influenced the birth of much of what we hear today- from electronic to punk to hip-hop music. Shot in Jamaica, England, the US & Brazil ‘Dub Echoes’ features more than 40 interviews with key figures from both the reggae and the electronic music world discussing the history and the importance of the Dub movement. Just follow the bass lines! Screenings will be at 12:30PM, 3:00PM, and 5:00PM.
12:30PM Event Planning & Promotion
Regency Ballroom -ready room Ocean Bar/Bistro
Learn how to throw a hot party with great talent, sound, production, and promotion from the biggest event promoters in the industry. Discover how to make money and create a great event at the same time.
Moderator: Alain Mongeau- Mutek
Panelists:
Jason Huvaere- Paxahau/DEMF
Robbie Rivera- Juicy Music
Allen Anders- Fantasma Productions
Efthemia Vasiliadis- Avalanche Music Group, Inc.
Billy Melnyk- Bacardi USA
Davey Gold- Star 69 Records
1:00PM Demo Listening Workshop
Vista 18th Floor
Top industry A&R representatives, producers, and label heads 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."
Moderator: Cortney Callanan- Star 69 Records
1:30PM Welcome to the Lounge!
Miramar North -ready room Balboa
You can dance (if you want to). Downtempo,Chill Out, Lounge, and World Music is the focus of the conversation. The eclectic lounge grooves that originated in the clubs now permeates hotel lobbies, restaurants, and advertising. What defines this sound? Is it a genre, lifestyle, or all of the above? What are the ethics of mixing indigenous music with electronic music? Join us for what is always a lively discussion.
Moderator: Mark Walker- Strange World/Deepness Music
Panelists:
Andrew Borg- Hi-Beam Entertainment
John Manuel- RAMP
Adam Herko- Alliance Entertainment Corporation
Erick Paredes – Sustainable Recordings
Marc Sacheli- SFP Records
Ramon Wells – Dot Dot Dot
3:00PM Audio Systems Design and Digital Signal Processing
Vista 18th Floor
Leading club-systems designer Lord Toussaint explains everything you need to know about building an exceptional audio system. He will address common misconceptions made from poor purchasing, design, and installation and tell you how to avoid these costly mistakes. Learn how to use Digital Signal Processing to design a system not only containing volume but also sound quality.
Moderator: Lord Toussaint
4:30PM The Midas XL8 Demonstration
Vista 18th Floor
Come and see this complete demo of the XL8, the first of a new generation of open-architecture, cross-platform, integrated audio control and distribution systems, which brings control of not only audio, but other aspects of a live performance to a single, intuitive control centre. The XL8's open architecture ensures that both third-party hardware and software, including 'plug-ins' can be easily integrated into the system. This is a not to be missed demo for all you technophiles out there.
Moderator: Lord Toussaint
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