A&R Pop Up Lounge: Balance
New to WMC in 2026, 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.
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, and start meaningful conversations with decision-makers.
We’re proud to announce an exciting selection of participating labels. The Lounge will feature respected dance music imprints, including Balance. About Balance The ‘Road to Balance Croatia’ is a global festival journey for progressive and melodic house music lovers, connecting sound and culture across Miami, London, Zagreb, Osijek, Melbourne, and Buenos Aires, and culminating in the Balance Croatia Festival as its creative heart, which takes place August 6th-10th 2026 at The Garden Resort in Tisno. Through a curated series of international events, the Balance festival unites leading and emerging artists, forward-thinking audiences, and creative communities to celebrate electronic music, balance, sustainability, and meaningful connection across continents. From intimate showcases to larger-scale events, the series creates a bridge between international scenes and local communities. Events in Zagreb and Osijek will spotlight Croatia’s growing presence on the global electronic music map, while Miami, London, Melbourne, and Buenos Aires will serve as key international touch-points, introducing the Balance Croatia Festival ethos to audiences worldwide. The first ‘Road to Balance Croatia’ event for 2025 will launch in Miami on Wednesday March 25th at 1-800 Lucky in Wynwood during the Winter Music Conference and Miami Music Week where industry and electronic music lovers will gather to celebrate a week of world class artists and events. Balance Miami will showcase the talents of Guy J, Guy Mantzur, Ezequiel Arias, Niki Sadeki, and Miami local Lucas Zarate, for a day and night of unforgettable music at one of the the hippest indoor/outdoor spaces in Miami.