Meet Label Teams. Drop Your Demos. Start Conversations.
Ever dreamed of the opportunity to hand off your demos to the world’s biggest labels? WMC’s new A&R Pop-Up Lounge offers just that.
Introducing the A&R Pop-Up Lounge, a new activation created in partnership with LabelRadar, offering direct, in-person interaction with artist and label teams.
What Is the A&R Pop-Up Lounge?
The A&R Pop-Up Lounge is a dedicated space exclusively for WMC badge holders. It will host meet-and-greet sessions with participating labels.
The format prioritizes short, focused conversations rather than open-floor pitching. Producers will have the chance to introduce themselves, explain their projects, and place music directly into the hands of people responsible for signing and releasing records. This structure aims to reduce the distance between creators and label decision-makers by placing them in the same physical room.
Across scheduled sessions, badgeholders will have the chance to:
• Meet label A&R representatives face-to-face
• Hand off USB demos directly to label teams
• Start meaningful conversations with decision-makers
As a badge holder, you’ll be able to:
• Bring prepared USB demos
• Speak directly with label teams
• Ask questions about what they’re signing
• Gain insight into current trends and expectations
• Position yourself for future releases
Which Top Labels Can I Expect to See?
We’re proud to announce an exciting selection of participating labels. The Lounge will feature respected dance music imprints like Balance Music, Brobot Records w/ Junior Sanchez, Create Music Group (mau5trap, Monstercat, !K7, and Cr2 Records), Dirtybird, Dirty Workz, Too Lost, Spinnin’ Records and Ultra Records.
Who Will I Be Speaking To?
At the A&R Pop-Up Lounge, you’ll meet the people responsible for discovering and signing new music. These are the decision-makers who listen to demos, shape label rosters, and help bring new artists to market – giving you the chance to introduce your demo directly to the people who move music forward.
How Will I Benefit?
The A&R Pop-Up Lounge is designed for artists who are ready to take the next step. You’ll gain:
Direct Access
Put your music straight into the hands of active A&R teams.
Industry Insight
Learn what top labels are currently signing, and how to position your sound.
Professional Visibility
Stand out by showing up in person, prepared and serious about your craft.
Who Should Attend?
• DJs and producers keen to drop demos
• Independent artists seeking label partnerships
• Managers representing talent
• Songwriters and collaborators
Why This Is a Must-Attend Experience at WMC
The A&R Pop-Up Lounge is more than a networking space – it’s a career catalyst.
Meet globally respected labels, hand over demos and get insight from the teams shaping electronic music. All included with your Winter Music Conference badge.
Put your music in the right hands and secure your WMC 2026 badge today.