Winter Music Conference has revealed a list of WMC 2025 sanctioned events, which offer WMC delegates free or reduced entry to premier Miami Music Week parties
WMC 2025 sanctioned events include the Official WMC Opening Party, Official WMC Pool Party, and other shows featuring world-class performers & labels such as Armada, MK, Major League DJz, Anjunabeats, Markus Schulz, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Moodymann, Sam Feldt, Toolroom Records, Axtone, and more
Danny Tenaglia & Nicole Moudaber will celebrate Winter Music Conference’s 35th anniversary edition with a special Closing Keynote
WMC 2025’s second wave of speakers also includes renowned artists such as Afrojack, Alok, Sam Feldt, Young Franco, Mary Droppinz, Juliet Fox, Crystal Waters, and BT, as well as industry representatives from Spotify, Ophelia Records, Night Bass Records, Toolroom Records, MusiCares, The Orchard, Thrive Music, Splice, Beatport, and more
The conference will kick off the week’s festivities with the Official WMC Opening Party at M2 Miami on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, featuring headlining performances from Timmy Trumpet, Deorro, and Audien
Tickets on sale now for the Official WMC Opening Party
There will also be the Official WMC Pool Party at the Eden Roc headlined by Alok with special guest KSHMR and support performances from Cheat Codes, Elephante, Frank Walker, HAYLA, Jonas Blue, and more
Tickets on sale now for the Official WMC Pool Party
Winter Music Conference will take place from Wednesday, March 26 – Friday, March 28, 2025 at Eden Roc Miami Beach
The first tier of WMC 2025 tickets is now sold out, limited tickets are still available at WinterMusicConference.com
Winter Music Conference (WMC) has announced the second wave of programming for its 35th anniversary celebration, revealing a stacked list of WMC sanctioned events, official parties, and speakers for the conference’s highly-anticipated return. The three-day event is taking place Wednesday, March 26 – Friday, March 28, 2025 at Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort.
Returning to Winter Music Conference in 2025, this year’s WMC Sanctioned Events feature an exclusive selection of premier Miami Music Week celebrations – including label showcases, club takeovers, and pool parties – that offer WMC 2025 wristband holders free or discounted entry.
This year’s WMC Sanctioned Events include:
- Armada Invites Pool Party
- Axtone & Friends Pool Party
- MK presents Area10 Pool Party
- Danny Tenaglia, Nicole Moudaber, Jonathan Cowan
- Anjunabeats Miami Pool Party
- Toolroom Pool Party
- Heartfeldt Pool Party
- WAKYIN & MAJOR LEAGUE DJZ
- Glitterbox with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Moodymann
- Markus Schulz (Open to Close)
- and more!
WMC 2025 has also announced that Timmy Trumpet, Deorro, and Audien will headline the Official WMC Opening Party at the luxurious M2 Miami nightclub in South Beach. Taking place Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Official WMC Opening Party will kick off the week’s festivities with an unforgettable night in the 35,000 sq ft megaclub.
Over at the conference’s home of Eden Roc, Winter Music Conference 2025 will host the Official WMC Pool Party, featuring a headlining performance from Brazilian superstar Alok with special guest KSHMR. Taking place on Thursday, March 27, the daytime event will also feature talented support acts such as Cheat Codes, Elephante, Frank Walker, HAYLA, Jonas Blue, Lavern, Regard, Vinny Vibe, Z3LLA, and more to be announced.
WMC 2025 delegates enjoy complimentary access to both the Official WMC Opening Party and the Official WMC Pool Party as part of their wristband.
Winter Music Conference has also announced a very special Closing Keynote between DJ legends Danny Tenaglia and Nicole Moudaber, which will serve as the conference’s grand finale.
In a fitting tribute to WMC’s enduring imprint, Tenaglia and Moudaber – two of the conference’s most influential figures – will take the stage for a monumental conversation moderated by Katie Knight. Both artists have been instrumental in shaping WMC’s legacy and, in turn, the evolution of dance music itself. With Danny Tenaglia marking an incredible 50 years behind the decks, this Closing Keynote will reflect on WMC’s 35-year impact on the global electronic music scene, the milestones that have defined dance music’s past, and the road ahead for the industry.
WMC 2025 has also added a second wave of speakers to its 35th anniversary edition, adding a handful of renowned industry professionals and artists to an already-esteemed roster of representatives.
Dance music luminaries joining the WMC 2025 speaker field include internationally-recognized artists such as Afrojack, Alok, Sam Feldt, Young Franco, Mary Droppinz, Juliet Fox, Crystal Waters, and BT, as well as industry professionals such as Benjamin Yi (Label Manager, Ophelia Records), Ron Walker (VP of Global Streaming and Commercial Partnerships, Thrive Music), Nina Travers (General Manager, Night Bass Records), Jesse Jacobson (Head Of Label Partnerships, Spotify), Jordan Mafi (Label Manager, Dance & Electronic, The Orchard), Zoe Shanks (Creative Director, What To Do / Justin Martin), Miles Shackelton (COO, Toolroom Records), Stefanie Curtiss (Managing Director of Health Services, MusiCares), Travis Kirschbaum (Head of Label Relations, Beatport), Sara Cooper (Founder, Sara Cooper PR), and more.
They join previously-announced speakers such as David Waxman (President, Ultra Records), Cristiana Votta (Manager, Black Coffee), Chris Johnson (Head of A&R, SoundCloud), Andy Daniell (Director of Music, Defected Records), Sam Mobarek (Head of Major Recordings, Warner Records), Watse de Jong (Manager, Martin Garrix), Ollie Zhang (Head of Artist Development, 88rising), Taryn Haight (VP, Strategy – Electronic Music, Wasserman), and Blake Coppelson (Founder & CEO, Proximity / Co-Founder, Kompass Music Group).
These key figures will engage in critical discussions about the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the electronic music industry, with a list of panels that includes topics such as “Global Groove: Exploring The Flow Of Dance Music Across Borders,” “Getting Signed: What Agents Look For And How To Stand Out,” “Health On The Road: Touring & Self-Care,” and many more.
Due to popular demand, the first tier of WMC 2025 tickets is already sold out.
WMC 2025 tickets are on sale now WinterMusicConference.com
What’s Included In Your WMC 2025 Ticket?
- Access to Official WMC 2025 Events:
- Tuesday, March 25: WMC Opening Party @ M2 Miami – An epic kickoff featuring Timmy Trumpet, Deorro, Audien, and more, delivering festival-level energy and world-class production at Miami Beach’s two-story nightclub M2 Miami.
- Thursday, March 27: The Official WMC Pool Party – Dance poolside to superstar artists like ALOK, KSHMR, Cheat Codes, Elephante, Frank Walker, HAYLA, Jonas Blue, and more. With surprise guests in the lineup, this is a party you won’t want to miss.
- Friday, March 28: EDMA/IDMA Award Show Pool Party – Celebrate the brightest stars in dance music at this exclusive awards show, featuring live performances and industry recognitions.
- Educational Programming Led By Industry Experts
- Inspiring and insightful panel discussions led by electronic music artists and industry veterans. Don’t miss the exclusive keynote session, or the interactive music production workshop! [Please note: WMC 2025’s program schedule and speakers both are subject to change]
- Free or Reduced entry to WMC Sanctioned Events
- The WMC 2025 wristband grants free or reduced entry to select Miami Music Week parties, including label showcases, club takeovers, and pool parties. https://wintermusicconference.com/sanctioned-events/ [Please Note: Event access may be subject to capacity limits. Early arrival is recommended for popular events.]
- Unparalleled Networking Opportunities
- Connect with artists, producers, and professionals through unique, intimate networking experiences designed for collaboration and inspiration.
WMC 2025 SECOND WAVE OF PROGRAMMING – UPDATED LIST OF SPEAKERS
WMC’s speakers represent dance music’s most influential voices across the industry spectrum, from groundbreaking artists to leading executives shaping the future of electronic music.
Artist Speakers
- Afrojack
- Danny Tenaglia
- Nicole Moudaber
- LP Giobbi
- Alok
- Sam Feldt
- Shimza
- HAYLA
- Aluna
- Young Franco
- Juliet Fox
- Crystal Waters
- Sydney Blu
- Mary Droppinz
- BT
- Laidback Luke
Industry Leaders
- Alex Dias – Splice
- Alex Jukes – Jukebox PR/The Tribes
- Allison Moore – Splash
- Andy Daniell – Defected Records
- Anna Horowitz – WME
- Ben Harvey – Pandora
- Benjamin Yi – Ophelia Records
- Bina Fronda – Ultra Records
- Blake Coppelson – Proximity II Kompass Music Group
- Brian Fink – iHeart’s Evolution Radio
- Brianna Schwartz – Schwartz & Schreiber, PLLC
- Brittany Berger – Mindful Music Lab
- Caiti Waks – Debris Free Oceans
- Cameron Sunkel – EDM.com
- Candace Silva-Torres (p/k/a SiLVA) – KCRW
- Carly Peterson – Circa
- Celena Fields – EVEN
- Chris Johnson – SoundCloud
- Chuck Fishman – Soul Clap Records
- Connie Chow – FUGA II shesaid.so AMS
- Cristiana Votta – Alegria Agency
- Dani Chavez – Good Girl Management
- Dani Deahl – BandLab
- Danny Klein – SPIN Magazine II Robot Sunrise
- David Waxman – Ultra Records
- Deron Delgado – EMPIRE Dance/Dirtybird
- Dilini Weerasooriya – Merrill Wealth Management (Bank of America)
- Dorothy Caccavale – FM Artists/Three Six Zero
- Eddie Sears – Republic Records
- Edward Balassanian – Aimi and VJ Live
- Elyn Kazarian – Women In Visuals/dublab
- Emily Butler – Super Music Group
- Emma Hoser – Liaison Artists
- Elaine Huang – Neon Owl
- Eric Silver – Red Light Management
- Eryk Puczek – FriendsOfFriends.Agency
- Gavin Ryan – Big Beat Records/Atlantic Records
- George Hess – G5 Entertainment
- Gina Tucci – 146 Records
- Hallie Halpern – SeriouslyHallie Studios
- Harmony Soleil – c895 Seattle
- Hilary Gleason – Backline
- Ja’dan Johnson – Trippy Labs
- Jack Bridges – SoundCloud
- Jason Adamchak – Calculated Creative Agency
- Jaye Hamel – 1of1 Custom
- Jeroen te Rehorst – BEAT Music Fund/Armada
- Jess Page – Rareform
- Jesse Jacobson – Spotify
- Jessica Desouza – Jeff Deane and Associates
- Jordan Mafi – The Orchard
- Jordyn Reese – Do Better For Artists
- Kat Bein – Super Kat World
- Katie Bain – Billboard
- Katie Knight – Can U Put Me On Guestlist Podcast
- Kyle Jones – EDM.com
- Lauren Anderson – LabelWorx
- Lewis Kunstler – 2 + 2 Management II Young Art Records
- Lorne Padman – Dim Mak Records
- Matt Buser – Buser Legal
- Matt Sherman – Sherm In The Booth Podcast II Hood Politics Records
- Megan Venzin – DJ Mag Global Contributor
- Miles Shackelton – Toolroom Records
- Nicholas Saady – Pryor Cashman LLP
- Nicole Ghapgharan – HITS Magazine
- Nina Travers – Night Bass Records
- Olivia Mancuso – Elevated Frequencies Podcast
- Ollie Zhang – 88rising
- Paula Quijano – Little Empire Music
- Pete Anderson – ETP Agency
- Peter Donaghy – Dons Lens
- Peter Slayton – Slayton Creative
- Ron Walker – Thrive Music
- Sam Mobarek – Major Recordings (Warner Records)
- Sara Cooper – Sara Cooper PR
- Seth Shapiro – Shapiro Legal, PLLC
- Shannon Herber – Wise River Consulting
- Simon Scott – Cirkay LTD
- Sonya Okon – Helix Records/Ultra Publishing
- Stefanie Curtiss – MusiCares
- Steph Conlon – Easier Said
- Tadia Taylor – W.O.Q.E.
- Taryn Haight – Wasserman
- Tom Williams – L’Affaire Musicale
- Tommy Nappi – Spinnin Homes Enterprises
- Travis Kirschbaum – Beatport
- Vivian Belzaguy Hunter – Ultra Music Festival II Ascendance Sustainable Events
- Watse de Jong – Manager, Martin Garrix
- Will Darling – EDM Tips
- Will Scott – Helix Records / Ultra Publishing
- Zoe Shanks – What To Do
ABOUT THE EDEN ROC MIAMI BEACH RESORT
For its highly anticipated 2025 comeback, Winter Music Conference will relocate to its new home at the historic Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort. Designed by famed architect Morris Lapidus, Eden Roc Miami Beach is Miami’s most iconic and architecturally significant hotel, blending nostalgic glamour with a modern beachfront resort experience. With a rich history as a hot spot for celebrities and VIPs since 1955, Eden Roc has long been a go-to destination for musicians, from Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand to Nat King Cole now, the EDMAs and the return of the Winter Music Conference, and the world’s best electronic music DJs.
Experience the timeless style and vibrant ambiance that once attracted Old Hollywood luminaries and music legends – and continues to captivate music icons and luxury-loving travelers today. Bright, spacious guest rooms feature oversized balconies with dazzling ocean views, while three sparkling beachfront pools and the expansive 22,000-square-foot Esencia Wellness Spa await your arrival. Savor world-class dining at five restaurants and bars, including the renowned Nobu Miami and Ocean Social with unparalleled views of sea and sky, or immerse yourself in pulsing nightlife and cultural attractions just minutes away.