WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE
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March is upon us, and for electronic music fans in Miami, this month beats out Christmas for the most wonderful time of the year. Because not only does March conclude with the largest dance music festival in the country, but each day leading up to Ultra is also equally rage-worthy.
Miami boasts top electronic acts year-round, but we’re calling the official march madness commencement March 16th - the Winter Music Conference Opening Day.
March 16th offers events for everyone, from pool parties to all-night concerts, you will not want to waste one precious moment of these 24 blissful hours.
Joonbug is your one-stop-shop to everything new, hot, trendy and awesome happening in America’s wildest cities. From restaurant reviews to socialite spottings, our goal is to keep our readers up-to-date and ever-informed.
For our Miami fanbase, we’ve created Joonbug’s Miami Music Festival guide - an all-inclusive list of the best EDM events taking place from March 16 - 25. These two weeks of non-stop partying stem from the presence of Winter Music Conference, one of the largest annual music gatherings in the world. The two-week seminar gathers 100,000+ up-and-coming DJs and music lovers for events, workshops, seminars and parties.
With such a massive influx of music lovers comes daily/nightly musical happenings. Check out http://miamimusic.joonbug.com/ for our extensive list of events.
Last month tech-house sensation, Manufactured Superstars came to the big apple for an exclusive party at LAVO NY. Denver natives and founding member of the infamous online music store, Beatport.com, Bradley Roulier and original employee of Beatport Shawn Sabo, two original have been in the electronic music industry for years. Their latest single, "Take Me Over" featuring Scarlett Quinn has been a We sat down with the two before their New York City gig to get the inside scoop on their first collective album through Black Hole Recordings.
You can’t help it. You leave state and everyone gawks. No, no booger in your nose. Is it your high top Dunks? Your blow-out? Your puma-like walking pace?
Whatever it is about you, it’s decidedly New York. And you can’t escape it. That’s why at the Winter Music Conference you share dance space with the same people, attend the same parties, at the same places. (The following can be combined for all plausible possibilities: Danny Tenaglia, marathon, Space Terrace, Victor Calderone, Boris, Surfcomber, Shelbourne.)
But hold on. These names are at the very end of a long line of local NYC DJs-- Exacta and Merritt, Sleepy & Boo, Tedd Patterson, Cevin Fisher-- who’s local residencies have led to (inter)national success.
Below is a list of the top 5 upcoming New York City DJs. Support your local scene and go see them while they still play for free before midnight.
1. Michael Anthony
Prophetic even in name, Michael Anthony sees himself as “herding an eclectic mix of wolves of sheep.” Revolutionary and brash, he explains how he got into house music; “I thought it was fascinating how some DJs just made the crowd straight up blow them for hours on end. I kind of thought to myself, wow, I want a crowd to blow me too. Then, it all kind of meshed together.” (Sex, music and Michael Anthony).
Space is proud to bring you what could potentially be “the party” of WMC this year. Come rave with Victor Calderone and Chus + Ceballos on the terrace of Club Space. The party starts at 11 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 and is guaranteed to rage on until Sunday afternoon. Purchase tickets at www.wantickets.com.
Club Space
34 NE 11th St.
Miami, FL 33132
For table reservations contact MIAMI@JOONBUG.COM
Winter Music Conference is known for its famous pool parties. What could be better than partying all day in the sun with some of the most renowned DJs? Surfcomber is bringing us its 7th annual GET WET pool party with Boris, Chus+Ceballos and Louie Corrales. Grab your hottest bathing suit and join us on Saturday, March 12 from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. rain or shine! Purchase tickets at www.wantickets.com
Surfcomber
1717 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
For table reservations contact MIAMI@JOONBUG.COM
Party with Nick Cannon and DJ Ross One as the week of Winter Music Conference comes to an end. Nick Cannon and Ross One will be at Arkadia on Saturday, March 12. End your week or start your weekend in Arkadia’s intimate setting from 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. Table reservations are highly suggested.
Arkadia at Fontainebleau Hotel
4441 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33140
For table reservations contact MIAMI@JOONBUG.COM
Wall Lounge is hosting the Sleaze Records Party Saturday, March 12 for Winter Music Conference. Celebrate Anotnio Martucci's birthday with Cedric Gervais from 11 p.m.-3:30 a.m. Also performing is Mr. Becks, Nervo and a live performance from Mya. Table reservations are strongly suggested for this WMC party at the exclusive Wall Lounge.
Wall Lounge at the W Hotel South Beach
2201 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
For table reservations contact MIAMI@JOONBUG.COM
LIV will be celebrating the tail end of Winter Music Conference on Saturday, March 12. Cadenza Records presents Luciano along with Reboot. Wrap up the WMC festivities one of the best ways possible with hosts Michael Capponi and Michael Martin from 11 p.m.-5 a.m. Table reservations are highly recommended for Miami Beach’s most acclaimed LIV night club.
LIV at Fontainebleau Hotel
4441 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
For table reservations contact MIAMI@JOONBUG.COM


















