| Tuesday, March 18, 2003 | |
| 9:00 AM - 6:00PM Registration | |
| Napoleon 1 | |
| 10:00 AM The 1st SPLASH! Poolside at the Radisson | |
| Poolside Stage Talented DJs from around the world spin the hottest tracks on the turntables while many socialize and network poolside. DJ lineup: · Mac Quayle/HQ2/NYC · DJ Sarah G./UK · DJ Mark Brickman/Miami · DJ Andre Siren Maldonado/NY/NJ · DJ Lady Tita/NYC/Ibiza · And more TBA! |
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| 5:00 PM - 1:00AM Official WMC Opening Reception Party | |
| Join us in celebration
of the launch of WMC 2003 the 18th Annual WMC's Official
Opening Reception Party commemorating King Street
Sounds' 10 Year Anniversary in conjunction with Underground
Collective, I:DJ (UK), XLR8R (San Francisco) and CODA
(France) Magazines. Location: Raleigh Hotel Pool 1775 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139 Complimentary Admission With WMC Badge DJ Lineup: · Grammy Award Winner David Morales · Tony Humphries · Kerri Chandler · Ron Trent · Dennis Ferrer · Danny Krivit · Eric Kupper · DJ Turbo (GTS-Japan) Live PA: · Frederic Messent (CODA Magazine, Paris, France) with Miles Davis percussionist Sammy Figueroa · Anonda Project Experience · Lady Alma · Stephanie Cooke & Kenny Bobian |
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| 10:00PM - 2:00PM Official WMC Opening Night Party | |
| The Beach Night Club featuring Qaraj'
Talent Location: The Beach Night Club 90 NE 11th Street Downtown, Miami Complimentary Admission With WMC Badge Main Room: · Kenny Carpenter (Studio 54, NYC) · Jason Herd (2Risqué, Manchester) · Rui Vargas (Lux, Lisbon) · Daryl D'Bonneau (Odyssey Records) · Ralph (Cocorió, Riccione) · Justin Burkmann (founder of MoS and Qaraj') VIP Room: · Patrick Oliver (The Beach, Qaraj`) · Bruno R · DK Junior · and many more TBA. |
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| Wednesday, March 19, 2003 | |
| 9:00 AM - 6:00PM Registration | |
| Napoleon 1 | |
| 12:00 PM A&R/Listening Workshop | |
| Le Jardin Audition your music for an EXPERT panel of A&R specialists who will give you DIRECT & HONEST feedback to guide you to the NEXT STEP to STARDOM! These will take place EVERY day of the conference. Slots have been reserved in advance. Check in will be 30 mins. prior to panel time or you will be bumped. Walk-ups will be accepted as "fill-ins" for "no-shows". Panelists: Geoffe Colon - UBL Music Group George Calle - OH Records John Parker - Robbins Entertainment |
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| 12:00 PM WMC / Party93.1 "Tsunami" Pool Party at the Radisson! | |
| Poolside Stage Talented DJs from round the world spin the hottest tracks on the turntables while many socialize and network poolside. ARTISTS confirmed to perform: · iio · Dark Beats/Latin Xpress · Rockwell · Reina · Lucas Prata ·DJ LINEUP: · Hex Hector/Grammy Award Winner/Global · DJ Erik Velez/PARTY93.1/Miami · DJ Mikrosound/D.C. · And more TBA! |
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| 12:00 PM The Art of the Deal-- The BASICS | |
| Napoleon 2 Pt. 1 of a 3-part LEGAL & BUSINESS Series covers the initial BUSINESS dealing: The aim of the panel will be to enlighten the attendees as to the process of making a deal in the record business, from the courtship of the artist by the record label(s) to the bare-knuckled negotiation of the deal points. The format will be of a "mock" record deal negotiation - with each panelist assuming a role. Moderators: Ted Weis - Serling, Rooks & Ferrara, LLP Wallace Collins Esq. - Serling Rooks & Ferrara LLP Panelists: Candice Pascal, Esq. - Zen-Fusion Entertainment Cory Robbins - Robbins Entertainment John Wright - Point Blank Network |
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| 1:00 PM MEDIA Workshop- How to expose your artist via ALL types of media | |
| Napoleon 3 This talented panel of experts will encompass the following media, Press/Publicity/TV/Film/Internet, and show how to utilize each one to your (or your artist's advantage). Moderator: Michael Paoletta - Billboard Magazine Panelists: Karel Bouley- KFI AM 640 Liam Mayclem - Tech TV |
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| 2:00 PM Promotion In The Digital Age | |
| Napoleon 2 Moving beyond clubs and radio, dance artists are finding new opportunities for promotion via video games, advertising, film soundtracks - even mobile phones! Moderator: Francis Preve - Keyboard Magazine Panelists: Andrew Fox - Clubplanet.com David Porter - Live 365 Laura Betterly - Boing Media Liam Mayclem - Tech TV Nelson Bae |
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| 4:00
PM A Special Presentation by Stanton "How does Final Scratch Affect you? Bridging the Gap Between Analog & Digital |
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| Le Jardin A well informed and experienced panel of industry leaders will discuss the new highly acclaimed Stanton Final Scratch system. The Final Scratch system allows DJ's to use and manipulate digital audio files on any existing DJ setup - turntables or CD's. Some of the questions that will be posed to the panel will be: "What are the pros and cons to the industry with the creation of a tool such as Final Scratch?", "How does something like Final Scratch affect the DJ and the Industry?", "Is Final Scratch the future for the DJ and the Industry?" After the discussion a brief Final Scratch demo will be conducted with the new MAC OSX version and the new FS CD adapter kit. Attendees will be invited to demo the system themselves after the demo. Moderator: Panelists: |
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| 4:00 PM Latin Music Workshop - Quieres Bailar?? | |
| Napoleon 3 What are the new challenges that face the world of Latin Dance Music? Even though R&R has acquired RADIO Y MUSICA, on the positive, we are faced with continued staff cutbacks at all labels, lack of proper service to record pools, and lack of budgetary commitments to properly set records up….what is the NEXT step in order to move FORWARD?? Moderator: Joe Granda - Granda Ent./Angel Eyes Panelists: Alex Carmenates - Salsamania Entertainment Inc. DJ Rico - KCAQ/Oxnard. CA Byron Brizuela - Brizz Productions DJ Leony - Promo Only/ WPYO/Orlando Fabio Acosta - EMI Latin Records Leo Vela - Salsa 98 Tony Torres - DJ Latino Record Pool |
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| 4:00 PM The Ultimate Mixshow Workshop | |
| Napoleon 2 Expert promotion people and selected radio mixmaster panelists discuss radio mixshows, their contribution to the mixshow at their station, and the issues associated with radio programmers, etc. Moderator: Harry Towers - Xtreme Records/Promotions KC Anderson - Nervous Records Panelists: Anthony Rossi - WXXP Party 105.3 FM Art Rooney - Aural Stimulation Prod. Darryl "Awesome" Owens - Awesome DJ Productions DMA DJ RaNpage - WKSS Erik Velez - WPYM/Party 93.1 Miami Johnny Rocks - WKTU/NYC, WAPE/Jacksonville Kenn Burrola - KRCL 90.9 FM-Liquid Rhythms Michael Setlock - ERG Music Mikey D Merola- Digital Groove Syndicated |
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| 10:00 PM Freefall @The Beach Club | |
| DJ Lineup: · BT · Charles Feelgood (Buzz DC, Moonshine) · Misstress Barbara (Relentless, Moonshine) · John Acquaviva (Definitive Records) · DJ Rap (Propa Talent) · Jackal's Digital Mix (Hallucinatin Recordings) · Mixin Marc (Brooklyn Music, WK Djs) · Sebastian Leger (Deaf & Dumb) · Dave London (Yesmate Recordings, WK Djs) · Mea (Moonshine) · Stacy Kidd (Classic, Yellorange, WK Djs) · Andy Hughes(Balance Promote Record Pool) · Adam Jay (Azure Records, Zinc Records, WK Djs) · Ruckus (R & R, WK Djs) · Annalyze (Stanton, Breakline, WK Djs) · Dan Efex (Afterhourstv.net, WK Djs) · Voigt-Kampff (Zeropoint Records, WK Djs) · Gianna Lavarda (WK Djs) · JJ Boogie (Groovereactor, WK Djs) · Soren LaRue (Symbiotic, WK Djs) · DJ Booth (WK Djs) · Kitsonik (Unified, WK Djs) · Shapesh Location: The Beach Night Club 90 NE 11th Street Downtown, Miami Complimentary Admission With WMC Badge |
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| Thursday, March 20, 2003 | |
| 10:00 AM-4:00PM Registration | |
| Napoleon 1 | |
| 11:00 AM Exhibit Hall | |
| Richelieu WMC attracts the leading music and technology innovators from around the world. Distributors, producers and labels shop new material and license product while the latest gear and services are showcased at the WMC Exhibit Hall overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Be a part of this total hands-on experience, where you can see, hear or touch the latest sound equipment, instruments, DJ hardware, lighting, nightclub/bar products, music publications, internet technology, apparel, and other merchandise. WMC's international marketplace provides endless opportunities to exchange ideas and generate business globally. |
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| 12:00 PM Wheelin' & Dealin' with the MEDIA-- A Film & TV Workshop | |
| Napoleon 2 HOW TO GET YOUR MUSIC LICENSED! As the Music Industry finds itself in a state of severe flux, alternative ways of exploiting talent and creating income have become critical for all involved. Accordingly, the Licensing of Music has proven itself to be a key vehicle for generating money and awareness. In this workshop, we will examine the many ways Artists, Songwriters, Producers and Labels can exploit their music within the worlds of Film, Television, Video Games, Commercials and Soundtracks. Topics will include preparing and protecting your music to be licensed, the legal aspects of Synchronization Rights, negotiating Licensing deals, Soundtracks, "sampling", exploring different licensing outlets and so much more! Moderator: P.J. Bloom Panelists: Byron Brizuela - Brizz Productions Danielle Diego - 20th Century Fox Films Marisa Porter - Universal Music Publishing Michael Frick - Mo:pho Michael Perlmutter Michael Todd - ASCAP Nelson Bae Sanne Hagelsten - Zync Music Scott Cresto - Chrysalis Music Publishing |
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| 12:00 PM WMC / DJ World Spin-Off | |
| Poolside Stage See some of the newest talents in our industry display their expertise on the "wheels of steel"…all happening POOLSIDE at the Radisson. CONFIRMED JUDGES are: Hosh Gureli, J Records Kevin Williams, Nervous Records Rich P., Ultra Records Bobby Shaw, Bobby Shaw Promotions Joe Bermudez, DJ Times/XM Radio |
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| 1:00 PM Breaking in Europe: What Are The Keys To Success? | |
| Napoleon 3 The idea is to bring together various European dance professionals find their ways when it comes to international development of dance music. Topics could include: -license, distribution or export: what is the best solution? -dealing territory by territory, or dealing globally? -the role of internet distribution? -how can an artist or a label be better promoted within each market? More than a debate, the idea would be to be very concrete by exchanging experiences and providing tips to the audience. Moderator: Matthew L. Kletter - Law Offices Matthew L. Kletter Panelists: Eddie Gordon - Neo Records Gary Salzman - Big Management Rainer Weichhold - Public Propaganda |
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| 2:00 PM A&R/Listening Workshop | |
| Le Jardin Audition your music for an EXPERT panel of A&R specialists who will give you DIRECT & HONEST feedback to guide you to the NEXT STEP to STARDOM! These will take place EVERY day of the conference. Slots have been reserved in advance. Click here for listings Check in will be 30 mins. prior to panel time or you will be bumped. Walk-ups will be accepted as "fill-ins" for "no-shows". Panelists: Cory Robbins - Robbins Entertainment Eddie O'Loughlin - Next Plateau Entertainment Hosh Gureli - J Records Kelly Schweinsberg - Logic Records US Nick Fiorucci - Hi-Rias Records Inc. |
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| 2:00 PM Let the Beats Hit Ya! Poolside at The Radisson - | |
| Poolside Stage Talented DJs from around the world spin the hottest tracks on the turntables while many socialize and network poolside. DJ lineup: · DJ Cash Money/NY · DJ DRIVETRAIN/Derrick Thompson/Detroit · Freddy Bastone/NYC · DJ Thomas James/NY/LA/SF/UK · And more TBA! |
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| 2:00 PM The Promotion Machine- Working Outside of The "Box" | |
| Napoleon 2 This meeting will be a combination of marketing whizzes, promotional stategists and savvy record pool directors who have been continually striving at new and innovative ways to "break new ground" for dance music and dance artists. Moderator: Dan Miller - Dixie Dance Kings Panelists: Cary Vance - Elite Promo Only DaVe - Clubplanet.com Fred Held - Fred Held Marketing Gary Deane - Mid-Atlantic Dance Promo John Parker - Robbins Entertainment |
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| 3:00 PM New Technologies in Music Production Workshop | |
| Napoleon 3 Emerging technologies for DJs and producers are revolutionizing the way we create and listen to music. Hear what the pros have to say about the future of dance music. Moderator: Francis Preve - Keyboard Magazine Panelists: Bob Rosa - Bogart Recording Studios John Acquaviva - Spksprsn/STANTON/Finalscratch Mac Quayle - Q Muse Limited Tage Widsell - Propellerheads Terry Maedche - Immersive Media Research |
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| 7:00 PM 18th Annual IDMA Cocktail Reception | |
| Location: Jackie Gleason Theatre 17th St. & Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139 Theatre Lobby |
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| 8:00 PM 18th Annual International Dance Music Awards | |
| Jackie Gleason
Theatre, located at 17th St. & Washington Ave.
Scheduled Performers: · iio/Made · DARK BEATS/Twisted · WIDELIFE/Nervous · MARY GRIFFIN/Curb · BECKY BAELING/Universal · ULTRA NATE`/Nu Life · WEEKEND PLAYERS/ffrr/WMG · ROCKELL/Robbins Ent. · PEACHES/Beggars Group · REINA/Robbins Ent. PRESENTERS include: · HEX HECTOR/Grammy Award Winning Producer · DJ SAMMY/Robbins Ent/Ministry of Sound · RAY ROC & TINA ARENA/SONY UK · MAC QUAYLE/Producer/Remixer · GEORGIE PORGIE/Music Plant · PEPPER MASHAY/Cetacean Records · and more to be announced. |
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| 11:00 PM IDMA/WMC 2003 After Party at the JADE Lounge | |
| Come join us in our
post celebration party with some of the IDMA Award
Recipients, Performers, Delegates as we provide THREE
separate "vibey" rooms for your every mood,
from house to hiphop to progressive with three major
DJ/producer talents. Special VIP room DJ: Grammy Award Winning Producer HEX HECTOR Location: JADE Lounge 1776 Bay Rd, just west of Alton Rd. Miami Beach, FL |
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| Friday, March 21, 2003 | |
| 11:00 AM-5:00PM Registration | |
| Napoleon 1 | |
| 11:00 AM Exhibit Hall | |
| Richelieu WMC attracts the leading music and technology innovators from around the world. Distributors, producers and labels shop new material and license product while the latest gear and services are showcased at the WMC Exhibit Hall overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Be a part of this total hands-on experience, where you can see, hear or touch the latest sound equipment, instruments, DJ hardware, lighting, nightclub/bar products, music publications, internet technology, apparel, and other merchandise. WMC's international marketplace provides endless opportunities to exchange ideas and generate business globally. |
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| 12:00 PM How to Achieve "H.A.P.P.Y. RADIO" Airplay! | |
| Napoleon 2 Industry veteran Cary Vance takes you through a comprehensive session of dance radio and achieving airplay for dance tracks in the age of tougher promotion. Moderator: Cary Vance - Elite Promo Only Panelists: Andre Ferro - WXXP- Party 105.3 Doug Bennett - KCJZ/San Antonio Phil Michaels Trueba - Party 93.1 Pure Dance Channel Seth Neiman - Music Choice Skyy Walker - WKTU/NYC Steve Bartel - WPYO/Party95/Orlando |
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| 12:00 PM High Tide! Poolside at the Radisson | |
| Poolside Stage Talented DJs from around the world spin the hottest tracks on the turntables while many socialize and network poolside. DJ lineup: · Chris Cox/Tommy Boy/EMI/Global · Lazaro Leon/Miami · SF & Edgar/St. Louis · DJ Victor DiNaire/NY · Mark Ronson/Elektra artist/NY · George Raw & DJ Buck/Germany · And more TBA! |
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| 1:00 PM Copyrights, Co-writes, and Performing Rights. | |
| Napoleon 3 This songwriting and publishing workshop will discuss the merits of a publishing deal as well as what the agreement entails for the lyricist & writer/producer. Moderator: Brandon Bakshi - BMI Europe Panelists: Benjamin Groff - EMI Music Pusblishing Jerry Calliste Jr - Bassmint Music, Inc Marlene Munoz - Prolific Management (US) Roger Miller - BMI NY |
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| 1:00 PM Remixing & Editing Workshop/Intro 101/The Basics | |
| Cavalier 2 Moderator: Eric Kupper - Hysteria Productions Panelists: Chris Cox - Thunderpuss StoneBridge - StoneBridge Productions |
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| 1:30 PM "HOT Topix"-- Internet Issues, Creative Marketing & The RAVE act | |
| Napoleon 2 The third in a three part business & legal series which will encompass the following issues: INTERNET topics, including downloads, streaming music, webcasting, royalty issues; the RAVE ACT; and new, innovative ways to market music and artists in today's struggling economy. Moderator: Ted Weis - Serling, Rooks & Ferrara, LLP Panelists: Bill Piper - Drug Policy Alliance Jeff Schock - IMG WORLD Mark Friedlander, Esq. Kenneth Jordan - The Crystal Method Scott Kirkland - The Crystal Method Mark G - Distinctive Grooves Wallace Collins Esq. - Serling Rooks & Ferrara LLP |
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| 2:00 PM A&R/Listening Workshop | |
| Le Jardin Audition your music for an EXPERT panel of A&R specialists who will give you DIRECT & HONEST feedback to guide you to the NEXT STEP to STARDOM! These will take place EVERY day of the conference. Slots have been reserved in advance. Check in will be 30 mins. prior to panel time or you will be bumped. Walk-ups will be accepted as "fill-ins" for "no-shows". Panelists: Bobby Shaw - Bobby Shaw Promotions Cecilia Brizuela - Brizz Productions Hazel B. Zoleta - Tommy Boy Scott J. Mahia - Cetacean Records |
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| 3:00 PM Artistry in Production Workshop-- "The Producers" | |
| Napoleon 3 Hear how some of your favorite producers grew in this industry, who/what were their influences, and what their struggles/ triumphs have been throughout their respective tenures. Moderator: Kurosh Nasseri, Law Offices of Kurosh Nasseri Panelists TBA |
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| 3:00 PM Remixing & Editing Workshop/Intermediate & Advanced | |
| Cavalier 2 Moderator: Eric Kupper - Hysteria Productions Panelists: Mac Quayle - Q Muse Limited Maurice Joshua - Nu Soul Inc Peter Rauhofer - Star 69 Records |
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| 10:00 PM Big Shot Magazine & Contagious Musiq Showcase | |
| BIG SHOT MAGAZINE
& CONTAGIOUS MUSIQ SHOWCASE Location: CLUB LEVEL 1235 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, Fl 33139 from 10PM to 5AM. WMC BADGE HOLDERS ADMITTED FREE UNTIL 12:30 AM. DJs/Performers: MAIN ROOM · DJ Dan · Doc Martin · D:Fuse · Donald Glaude · Charles Feelgood · DJ Who · Vicious Vic DRUM 'N' BASS ROOM · DJ Craze vs. Adam F · Bad Company UK vs. Dieselboy · Total Science vs. Baron · Teebee vs.Bailey · High Contrast vs. Influx Datum · Know:el vs. Juju · Empress vs. DJ Dazee · MC MC · MC Questionmark · MC Armanni NU SKOOL BREAKS ROOM · DJ Rap · Hyper · Rennie Pilgrim · Danny McMillan · Reid Speed · Syrup (Siren & Stareyes) · The Wikkid! Crew · DBJ HIP-HOP ROOM · Allies (DJ Craze / A-Trak / DJ Infamous / J-Smoke / Kleve) |
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| 10:00 PM Webster Hall At The Beach Club | |
| Location:
The Beach Night Club 90 NE 11th Street Downtown, Miami A "slice" of NYC nightlife in the heart of DOWNTOWN MIAMI with DJs: Featuring - Louie Devito, Mike Rizzo, Ricky Corbo, Moody and many more TBA. ALL NIGHT PARTY! |
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| Saturday, March 22, 2003 | |
| 11:00 AM-4:00PM Registration | |
| Napoleon 1 | |
| 12:00 PM The LAST Wave! Poolside at the Radisson | |
| Poolside Stage Talented DJs from around the world spin the hottest tracks on the turntables while many socialize and network poolside. DJ lineup: · DJ Mike Mooch/Miami · Daniele Tignino/Italy · DJ Tito Heron/UK · DJ Mili Sefic/France · And more TBA! |
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| 1:00 PM Record Pools- Time to Dive Back into the Pool? | |
| 2:00 PM A&R/Listening Workshop | |
| Le Jardin Audition your music for an EXPERT panel of A&R specialists who will give you DIRECT & HONEST feedback to guide you to the NEXT STEP to STARDOM! These will take place EVERY day of the conference. Slots have been reserved in advance. Check in will be 30 mins. prior to panel time or you will be bumped. Walk-ups will be accepted as "fill-ins" for "no-shows". DJ Ron Slomowicz - WRVU/Tribe/Excess/Connection John Schwartz - Laidback Music AB KC - Nervous Records |
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| 10:00 PM Hey DJ Film Shoot At The Beach Niteclub | |
| Location: The Beach Night Club 90 NE 11th Street Downtown, Miami Find yourself possibly dancing on celluloid at this hot night of various DJ talents: Featuring Kevens, Wish FM, Patrick Oliver, David Padilla, Matt Martinez, and many more TBA. ALL NIGHT PARTY! Main Room: · Kevens and Friends · Wish FM (Featured in the movie Groove) · Patrick Oliver · David Padilla · DJ Storm · DMX · DJ Hirofumi · DJ Dawn · DJ Exotic E · and more TBA. VIP Room: |
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