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As part of WMC’s ongoing commitment to providing a bridge to the industry for college graduates, new artists and newcomers, the all-new WMC mentor sessions will invite the industry’s brightest minds and forward-thinking creators to gather for networking and thought-provoking discussions.
Meet The Mentors
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Josh Wink
Ovum Recordings
Artist, Label Boss
Owner and operator of one of the most essential dance-music imprints, Ovum Ovum Recordings, which recently celebrated its 22nd year of existence. Josh Wink is one of the true pioneers of techno, house and allied styles, having extensively traveled the globe as a DJ & Producer since 1995.Learn More
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Stephanie LaFera
Little Empire Music
Music Manager and CEO
Little Empire works alongside artists including Galantis, CID, Justin Jay, Phantoms, Rufus Wainwright, Eli & Fur, The Presets, 12th Planet, Mat Zo and many more. With 20 years of management experience, LaFera helped usher-in the North American Dance Music boom of the early 2000’s. As manager for Kaskade, whom she worked with for 14 years, LaFera successfully pioneered both Las Vegas residencies for DJ’s, as well as Dance Music’s transition from clubs to arenas. LaFera has also managed the career of Multi-Platinum selling, Grammy Nominated duo Galantis since before their first ever show at 2014’s Coachella. Additionally, as the founder of Skylight, a non-profit designed to instill hope and power in entrepreneurs; LaFera has designed mentorship programs, intern placement programs and a series of community-building gatherings.Learn More
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Ben Hogan
United Talent Agency (UTA)
Electronic Music Agent
Ben Hogan is an Electronic Music agent at leading global talent and entertainment company UTA. He represents artists ranging from powerhouse DJ icons and industry leaders like Alesso, Slander, NGHTMRE, Snails and Carnage to emerging live acts such as Elohim and GoldFish, among others. He is known for his ability to work with acts from inception and help them reach the top tier of the electronic landscape.Learn More
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Morgan Page
Music Producer & DJ
GRAMMY-nominated Artist
Morgan Page is a seminal force in electronic music. Across his dozens of hit releases, the GRAMMY-nominated producer and DJ has racked up hundreds of millions of plays, and charted multiple Billboard, Beatport, and US Dance Radio #1s.Learn More
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David Waxman
Ultra Music
General Manager /Senior Vice President, A&R
For the past 2 decades, Waxman has played the instrumental and influential role of head of A+R at Ultra Music, where he’s delivered multiple platinum hit singles, award winning remixes as well as helped developed superstar talent in electronic music.Learn More
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Andrew Marcogliese
Pandora Media
Head of Dance and Electronic Music Programming
Electronic producer, DJ, touring musician and co-founder of San Francisco club night "Push The Feeling". As a curator, Andrew is responsible for editorial curation and programming across hundreds of genre stations and playlists, as well as being a trusted liaison to the music industry. Since joining Pandora in 2016, he has helped to increase listenership exponentially across niche and mainstream genres of dance and electronic music on one of the largest digital music streaming platforms in the US.Learn More
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Jonas Tempel
Beatport
Co-Founder, Entrepreneur
A creative entrepreneur that has helped build some of the most iconic brands in the categories he serves. This legacy rests firmly on his achievements as a graphic designer, creative director, DJ, producer, and serial-entrepreneur with a track record of leading and/or building category-defining brands such as Beatport, Beatsource, Beta Nightclub, Moody Recordings, Factory Design Labs and Beats Music (Apple Music). Beyond the companies he has founded, Jonas is an active investor, mentor, and board member in many exciting ventures in the media and tech spaces. He is also a regular speaker and panelist at events around the world speaking about his experiences in taking his projects from idea to exit.Learn More
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Peter Wohelski
Symphonic Distribution
Senior Client Manager
After nearly 30 years in the electronic dance music space, Peter Wohelski's career has been defined by highlights including acting as Director of A&R at US electronica powerhouse label Astralwerks, General Manager for Detroit Techno legend Carl Craig’s seminal Planet E Communications imprint and longtime Account Manager at Beatport. With time spent running labels big and small, overseeing the execution of marketing and promotion plans for major artists such as The Chemical Brothers, influencing the direction of independent label success stories like Black Hole Recordings, Crosstown Rebels, and Soma Recordings, Peter’s deep level of experience lends a unique wide angle perspective on how to succeed in today’s oversaturated and challenging music marketplace.Learn More
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Sydney Blu
Blu Music
Artist & Label Boss
Founded the widely successful record label Blu Music in 2009. Sydney has toured relentlessly for many years while releasing music on labels like Knee Deep in Sound, Mau5trap, VIVa Music, Desert Hearts, Kerri Chandler’s Mad Tech Records, Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records and more. Her release "Give It Up For Me" on Mau5trap Recordings was one of Beatport’s highest selling songs, earning her the rank of first female electronic music producer to have a Top 10 hit on the platform.Learn More
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Jay Moss
Paradigm
Agent
Paradigm agent Jay Moss is one of the top influencers and innovators in the business of dance music, guiding the touring careers of artists like ODESZA, Louis The Child, TroyBoi, Jai Wolf, Big Wild and Lane 8.Learn More
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Tommie Sunshine
DJ, Producer
Tastemaker
Tommie's 27 years in the industry have given him a unique perspective on the business of dance music and established him as a tastemaker to tastemakers. He is regarded as one of today’s most prolific producers, with remixes and collaborations spanning artists like Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, Lizzo, Sofi Tukker, Lenny Kravitz, Dua Lipa, Elvis Presley, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Major Lazer, Santana, Fall Out Boy, Junkie XL, Chocolate Puma, James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, Felix da Housecat, Peaches, The Disco Fries and legend Arthur Baker.Learn More
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Alexandra Greenberg
Falcon Publicity
Founder
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Kozmoe Alonzo
SBE
Senior Director of Nightlife Marketing & Entertainment
A former restaurant manager and small business owner with over 21 years of experience in F&B including 16+ years producing events in the competitive landscape of Las Vegas’ Nightlife & Entertainment industry. He currently oversees nightlife marketing for SBE, a global lifestyle hospitality and development group that owns and operates hotels, restaurants and nightlife venues across the globe.Learn More
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Lara Kelly
Complex Networks
VP of Brand Partnerships
Lara has spent 14 years connecting brand partners to large youth culture audiences both locally and globally. Working with some of the biggest brands in the world including Nike, Apple, Toyota, Netflix, Microsoft, Google, Adidas and Levi’s, Lara builds multiplatform and multimillion dollar video programs, event activations and digital media solutions to engage consumers and drive press-worthy moments.Learn More
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Barbara Tucker
Recording Artist
Music Writer & Producer
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