That was freaking fast....

Sunday School tickets first batch already SOLD OUT! Tickets are now 45$ plus processing fees. This is really impressive to me a couple of years back event producers had trouble even doing presales, now tickets are selling out before they even announce who's playing.

***UPDATE: Seems like prices are growing exponentially, now one day after official anouncements prices $55. WTF! How much higher can it go? MADE EVENTS, please let us know.

The days of the $25 buck partys are long gone. This is why labels/promoters come to WMC - to make money.

Some Words on Playa del Carmen - BMP Festival

‘Start as you mean to go on’ is a mantra that instructs one to begin a new enterprise by acting and sounding as if it were already a success. And visitors to Playa Del Carmen for the first week of 2010 have been sleeping easily knowing that they have set the bar for clubbing for the next decade extremely high.

Now in its third year the BPM Festival has steadily been establishing itself as a ‘must-do’ on the clubbing calendar and with a strap line and mission statement of ‘escape the winter doldrums and head for the Mayan sun for beats and beach fun’ it is little wonder the festival has been attracting not only clubbers from across Canada, the United States and Europe, but also artists at the forefront of electronic music.

More than 20,000 party goers descended on the resort town of Playa Del Carmen over the course of the 10 day event this year. And with a seemingly impossible schedule of 30 parties meaning an almost 24 hour party policy which comprises 70 DJs spinning the best of house and techno in an abundance of backdrops, including the miles of white sandy Caribbean facing beaches, it is hardly surprising the festival is gathering an increasingly substantial army of followers year on year.

The music policy is strictly house and techno and allows for a full spectrum of artists and promoters to visit and work within the format outlined buy the BPM organisers. This year most of the day parties were held at the Kool beach resort beginning at around brunch time and running through to 8 or 9pm. The dance area is set around a pool which flows out onto the beach. The sound, supplied by Acoustic Project, was more than up to scratch for an external system and could be heard for some distance outside the resort. Daily parties at the beach included clubbing mecca Space Miami fronted by Luis Puig and Frenchman Cedric Gervais; a party with Cielo resident Nicolas Matar and Californian based Marques Wyatt and a whole host of upcoming stars from the Canadian and New York underground scene including Nitin Kaylan, Monsieur Cedric, dance temptress Lauren Lane and the nefarious Michelangelo among others. And with the likes of dance music monolith Hed Kandi in attendance one can begin to see why BPM is holding its weight on the global festival scene.

Elsewhere parties were held in the lavish surroundings of the Blucacao Beach Club which meant a short complimentary bus trip outside of the normal party zone, and saw the likes of Jojo Flores playing out he soulful take on house music. The Freak N Chic Label party brought Parisian favourites Shonky, Anthony Collins and Steve Letigre’s deep house across the Atlantic whilst Brazil’s Ana Paula brought a little carnival style flair and samba flavoured house music.
From the day one could segue into the evening to continue the party at a number of parties in some really impressive and at times intimate venues. The Blue Parrot beach club (complete with sand inside) was decked up to the nines to complement its beach front location with giant fluorescent jellyfish and electronic visuals to the same effect. This was the setting for nights headlined by the legendary Dubfire who brought his jet-black polished-chrome techno; purveyor of dark twisted house Steve Lawler; and global phenomenon Steve Angello.

Brahma club with its spacecraft lighting feature played host to Air London’s Nick Curly and Simon Baker. Curly’s fast growing profile was further enhanced as his Mannheim sound went down a storm following Baker’s tech house explosion. Sander Kleinenberg also delivered a memorable set here on the opening night which set the tone for the week.
La Santanera’s boudoir-esque décor played host to parties headed up by NYC tribal and techno titan Victor Calderone, Israeli techno export Guy Gerber, second-wave Detroit don Stacey Pullen, and even late addition to the programming British born Lee Burridge!

A wide plethora of artists comprised the line up this year in an attempt to deliver something for all dance music aficionados. And staying true to their roots the programmers deliver a fantastic mix of high profile DJs whilst supporting the up and coming artists from America and Canada.

For those who prefer to operate outside of the ‘hardcore party goer’ realm the BPM Festival and Playa Del Carmen offer a host of ‘extra-cirricular’ activities for those who wish to supplement their trip. Many visitors take advantage of the phenomenal diving opportunities on offer along the Mayan Riveria, and a short drive south of Playa are the breathtaking Mayan ruins near Tulum which serve as a perfect respite from the festival for many attendees.

Being perfectly situated 45 minutes from tourist hotspot Cancun, Playa Del Carmen is a perfect blend of traditional welcoming Mexican community mixed with the right amount Americanisation to make visitors feel at home away from home. Recognisable commercial outposts such as Starbucks and Burger King sit easily next to family run Mexican eateries that serve up the tastiest of Mexican cooking including perhaps the best burritos to guacamole.

The BPM Festival enjoys an easy relationship with the locals as the opening welcome note from the local Mayor in the festival programme attests. And with VIP passes not only including entrance to 30+ events during the BPM Festival (with VIP entrance and VIP Stage Access) but also VIP discounts at local stores & restaurants in Playa del Carmen you begin to realise that this does not have to be bank busting trip.

As Steve Lawler said following his third BPM set ‘it was insane, has an amazing vibe, with beautiful people. The BPM Festival is now an annual event for VIVa MUSiC and myself, see you next year” – if you have not already, we suggest you join him.

WMC2010: Let's Move the Party

Nuestra Nena de Wynwood, originally uploaded by oscarpretell.

Promoters please I beg you lets move the parties on over to Miami's warehouse district, just a couple of blocks north of down town to the Wynwood Art District. Wynwood has party potential written all over it. Literally it's a party haven, hundreds YES! hundreds of warehouses all within feet of each other. Some big, some small they come in all shapes and sizes, some of them are already equipped for parties and have sound systems installed. The best part is you don't have to worry about your party getting shut down or noise ordinances, Why? Because the people that live in this area (and few do), dont give a flying fuck. Most of the area is populated by art galleries. Most of the galleries will rent out there space for events, and parties.

Made Event's Sunday School was the first to pick up the trend of what I believe will be the way of the future for WMC. They moved the party over to Ice Palace film studios, just north beyound the Downtown clubs it's located in Overtown the bewteen Wynwood and Downtown.

Wynwood also has a a hand full of clubs and lounges, that should not be over looked. Leading the way is the Electric Pickle, which had an amazing set of parties Conference 2009. The Beach and Downtown are completely saturated, there is just no more space to grow, Wynwood is limit less.

PROS
- Lots of unexplored territory.
- No worries with policy or sound ordinances.

CONS
- Transportation might be a more expensive cab ride, hard to acess from the beach.
- Farther than what people are used to.

Here are some examplesn of venus and spaces:
Parafernaila Studios
174 NW 25th St.
Miami, FL 33127
http://www.parafernailastudios.tv/

SOHO STUDIOS‎
2136 NW 1st Terrace,
Miami, FL 33127
(‎954)245-8777‎
http://www.sohostudiosmiami.com/

Vlada Lounge
3215 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 381-5015
http://www.vladabar.com/

The Electric Pickle
2826 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 456-5613
http://www.electricpicklemiami.com/

Wynwood Social Club
2501 N.W. 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 576-5066
http://www.wynwoodsocialclub.com/

Bardot
N Miami Avenue & NW 34th Terrace
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 576-7750
http://www.bardotmiami.com/

Just west of Wynwood:
The Awarehouse
MIAMI ART SPACE
OHWOW

Wynwood Mural , originally uploaded by garoquel.

WMC 2010: First round of officially announced parties.

Shine/Shelbourne event tickets already available. even without lineups.

03/23/10: Shelter w/ Timmy Regisford and friends TBA ) @ Shine, Miami Beach
$10

03/24/10: 15 Years of OVUM w/ Josh Wink @ Shine, Miami Beach
$10

03/24/10: DJ Mag Beach Sessions 2010 w/ TBA @ Shelbourne, Miami Beach
DAY PARTY
$20

03/25/10: DJ Mag Beach Sessions w/ TBA @ Shelbourne, Miami Beach
"with HAHAJAJAJA… guess who is coming back… From the Top of the DJmag Charts some of the most sought after Dj’s will be here"
DAY PARTY
$20

03/25/10: DJ Mag @ Shine, Miami Beach
party is still to be confirmed.
$10

03/25/10: EC x EU = HOUSE @ Heathrow Lounge, Miami Beach
dj Teresa, dj Carlos Bros, dj Salah, Andrea Martini, Tim Baker, dj Miss M, Pedro M, Tony Puccio, Missy Jay, dj LeXxX, UK Jenn
$10

03/26/10: DJ Mag Beach Sessions w/ TBA @ Shelbourne, Miami Beach
DAY PARTY
$20

03/26/10: Hope and Therapy w/ Nick Warren & Dave Seaman @ Shine, Miami Beach
$10

03/27/10: Pacha Ibiza Classics Beach Sessions w/ TBA @ Shelbourne, Miami Beach
DAY PARTY
$20

03/27/10: Sasha @ Shine, Miami Beach
$10

03/28/10: Little Mountain w/ Sander Kleinenberg @ Shine, Miami Beach
$10

03/28/10: Sunday Tea w/ TBA @ Shelbourne, Miami Beach
DAY PARTY
$10

http://www.wantickets.com/affiliates/events.asp?id=270

Brace your self the Guido's Guide to WMC

I know this is old but I just couldn't resist, had to bring it back. Damn Guidos are like roaches.

Hey you. March is getting closer, and that waxed six pack and fist-pump-and-hop dance aren't going to perfect themselves. Look no further. Ryan B's 12 rules for WMC popularity will make sure you're 'roid ready to hit the beach faster than you can say Danny Tenaglia.

1) Stop going to clubs in NY/NJ after New Year's Eve. This way you can start to save money and brain cells in preparation for WMC 3 months later.

2) Start taking steroids. Preferably three or more different kinds at once. One to make you big. one to cut you up and another one just for shits and giggles. Go to the gym everyday and drink a protein shake with every meal.

3) Make an appointment with your barber hairstylist two months in advance. This way your mohawk will be at peak performance and the designs in the side of your head will be fresh for your arrival to Florida.

4) Go tanning right after your haircut. This way you have a base tan that will start to peel only on the 3rd day in Miami, and not the 1st or 2nd. You also want to tan the skin showing from the new designs in your haircut so it's not pasty white.

5) Get a new tattoo in a random spot on your body that will look cool for the WMC, but will look even stupider when you’re on the beach with your kids and grandkids in 50 years. The best places would be the belly button, ribs, forearms and across your chest.

6) Go shopping and buy all the t-shirts with skull designs and glitter. Make sure you buy the one you think that every single person in Miami will have. Some of my recommendations are Ed Hardy and Christian Audigier. If you can’t afford those brands, just go to Macy's and scour the bargain bins.

More here

WMC 2010: Here is the Juicy Juice

Juicy Beach Mar 25, 2010 at Nikki Beach, 16 confirmed Djs

Line up should be very similar to last years, which was:

Robbie Rivera, James Zabiela, Axwell, Antoine Clamaran, Tocadisco, Joachim Garraud, Kaskade, Alex Gaudino, Donald Glaude, Willie Morales,Kurd Maverick,Wally Lopez, ATFC, Stonebridge, Tony Arzadon, Mixin Marc, Rooster & Peralta, David Tort, Edgar V, Mark Ivan and QBA.

For more info: http://www.robbierivera.net/

WMC2010: Sasha and Digweed

Sasha confirm in Las Vegas Weekly, him and Digweed are back for WMC 2010.

For Winter Music Conference in Miami in March, 2010, do you have plans to reunite on stage with John Digweed to perform together again?

Yeah, we always do a big club show. I think we’ve already got Mansion confirmed and then we’ll be doing our boat party and maybe a festival thing, as well.

http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2009/oct/28/dj-sasha/

American Airlines WMC 2010 Discount Code

We have partnered with American Airlines® to bring you flight discounts for travel between March 19th and March 30th.

Tickets may be purchased online, through your travel agent, or via phone at 1-800-433-1790.

Reference promotion code 8230AN to receive our special group rate.

To any of these airports:

• Miami International Airport (MIA): Approximately 11 miles from Miami Beach
• Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL): Approximately 30 miles from Miami Beach
• Palm Beach International Airport (PBI): Approximately 75 miles from Miami Beach

Made Events WMC 2010

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http://www.madeevent.com/subscribe_process.php

Yes, ULTRA 2010 tix on sale

Ultra Music Festival VIP Combo $350

The VIP Combo pass is for 1 VIP ticket for each day of the event.*VIP includes access to multiple strategically placed VIP Platforms with Comfortable Seating Areas, preferred viewing of the Ultra Main and Bayfront Live stages. Relax and enjoy the VIP village featuring the Artist Meet + Greet, Shaded Areas, Premium Bars + Food Services, Comfortable Seating, Restroom Trailers and much, much more…

General Admission 2 Day Ticket $99.95

Friday, March 26, 2010 4:00 PM - Sat, Mar 27
Ultra Music Festival GA ComboThe GA Combo pass is for 1 General Admission ticket for each day of the event.

Buy them here:
http://umf.tix.ticketjunkie.net/UltraMusicFestival/calendar.aspx