After six years of silence, Winter Music Conference is finding new rhythm once more. With just six weeks until its long-awaited return, organizers have revealed the first wave of programming for its milestone 35th anniversary, promising a lineup packed with dance music’s most influential artists and industry power players.
Taking place from March 26-28 at the historic Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort, WMC 2025 promises three days of insightful panels, educational workshops and networking events designed to fuel the next chapter of electronic music’s creation. LP Giobbi, Shimza, HAYLA and Aluna are some of the notable artists slated to appear, joining a roster of executives and thought leaders from Ultra Records, SoundCloud, Defected Records, Kompass Music Group and Wasserman, among many others.
For a conference that once set the blueprint for Miami Music Week, this year’s edition marks a significant return to form after a six-year absence. WMC’s return to Miami feels like a homecoming for an industry that has transformed dramatically in its absence. WMC last took place in 2019, with plans for a 2020 revival derailed by the pandemic. A virtual edition followed, but the physical event has remained dormant until now.
As dance music continues to thrive in new markets, digital spaces and crossover genres, this year’s edition offers a rare chance for both veterans and newcomers to once more shape its future together, in person. Panels and discussions will explore the evolution of music distribution, artist branding in the streaming age and the impact of emerging technologies on the creative process. Over 60 industry leaders are scheduled to participate with moderators from Billboard, SPIN, EDM.com and DJ Mag guiding the conversations.
Beyond the conference halls, attendees can expect signature WMC events, including the Official WMC Pool Party, a Kickoff Networking Mixer and a new awards ceremony merging the Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMAs) and the International Dance Music Awards (IDMAs). The latter promises a star-studded closing event, celebrating fan-favorite artists.
WMC 2025 tickets are on sale now at on the conference’s official website.
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