Industry Development
Currently, the music industry is engaged in a profound structural metamorphosis. CDR’s, MP3’s, download streams and other new technologies are forever changing the ways in which people create, buy, sell and listen to music. Such matters are among the many debated at Winter Music Conference. The WMC program brings together informed professionals to present new ideas, discuss industry issues, and build new inroads for business development. Meetings and seminars focus on topics such as market strategies, artist development, copyrighting, publishing, writing contracts, artist management, distribution, radio, promotion, internet retailing, and the media, just to name a few. With more than 30 important meetings and seminars on the agenda, WMC will continue its mission to provide a decisive global platform for resolving the current challenges and stimulating new industry growth and revenue.
Artists, DJs and Events
One of the most exciting aspects of Winter Music Conference is the convergence of industry executives, press and A&R reps, as well as artists and DJs of all levels bumping heads on the dance floors and rubbing elbows at the bar, while enjoying their favorite DJs spinning on the decks. The level of exposure WMC provides for artists and DJs is invaluable. WMC offers endless opportunities for DJs and artists to network and have their music heard by an international audience of music industry professionals. The Demo Listening Workshops, CD compilation, DJ & performance stages, DJ Spin Off and a host of other performance events, showcases and release parties throughout the week, provide limitless opportunities for innovative DJs and artists to break out of the box. Venues throughout Miami feature a non-stop schedule of nighttime events showcasing legendary artists and DJs from all over the world. WMC also presents the International Dance Music Awards, revered as the premier annual awards event for the dance and electronic music industry. Ultra Music Festival, the largest music festival of its kind in the U.S., is the official closing event for WMC. Nowhere other than WMC will you experience such diverse and unique talents gathered together to share one week of exclusive music industry events.
Winter Music Conference
Winter Music Conference, in its 24th consecutive year, is one of the most publicized annual music gatherings in the world. A pivotal platform for advancement of the industry, WMC 2008 attracted 2,211 of the world’s most celebrated artists and DJs, 3,726 industry delegates and over 62,000 event attendees for a concentrated schedule of more than 500 industry events and meetings presented across 5 days. Music, as one of the world’s most accessible art forms, gives WMC the unique ability to cross economic, geographic and social boundaries. Over 1.3 million viewers from 183 countries (out of 192 in the world) logged on to the WMC 2008 website and participants from 70 countries came to Miami Beach to participate in WMC week.
Established in 1985, WMC is the largest music industry gathering of its kind in the world.
* 3,726 Industry Delegates attended WMC 2008 from 70 different countries.
* 1,000,000,000 + Media Impressions generated by WMC 2008.
* 227 Accredited Industry Guests, Panelists & Speakers participated in the WMC 2008 program.
* 368 Accredited Journalists participated in the WMC 2008 program.
* 38 Industry Panels, Seminars & Workshops presented at WMC 2008.
* 537 Total Events Presented Across 6 Days during the 2008 WMC week in Miami & Miami Beach.
* 2,211 Artists and DJ’S performed across 6 Days during the 2008 WMC week in Miami & Miami Beach.
GENERAL FACTS
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 24 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 2008 attracted industry professionals and music enthusiasts from 70 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 its 24th 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, Ultra Music Festival, ticket to The International Record Collectors Show, South Beach Sessions, 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 500 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 50 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 2008 marked the premier of the WMC South Beach Sessions and the 2nd Annual 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 65%
Female 35%
DELEGATES BY REGION
USA 62%
Europe 23%
Latin America 4%
Canada 6%
Australia 2%
Asia 1%
Other 1%
PROFESSIONALS AT WMC 2008
Record Label / Publisher / A&R 15%
Press & Media 13%
Music Production 12%
Disc Jockey 10%
Artist 8%
Event / Concert Promoter 7%
Manager / Agent / Consultant 6%
Radio 5%
Venue / Club / Bar 5%
Other 5%
Marketing/Advertising 5%
Retailer / Distributor 3%
Sound / Technical / Hardware 3%
Legal Services 1%
Education 1%
Film / Video 1%
