In 2019 Miami saw the rebirth of one of its most iconic brands, Winter Music Conference (WMC). In 2020 the legendary WMC celebrates its 35th anniversary as the longest-running conference of its kind. The annual gathering that helped give birth to an entire industry from its humble beginnings back in 1985 is now stronger than ever with a renewed sense of purpose and direction. Under the umbrella of Miami Music Week (MMW), the Winter Music Conference will return to The Faena Forum on Miami Beach, March 16-20, 2020 with even more updates, panels, demos and insightful programming that will bring together a new generation of industry professionals and music consumers for a week of unforgettable experiences.
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Despite early sporting success as an NBA basketball star, music has always been Rony Seikaly’s passion. The Lebanese/American DJ and producer has played every major club worldwide and has shared the stage with luminaries such as Marco Carola, Damian Lazarus, Guy Gerber to name a few.
Since 2010, he has released on labels including Suara, Saved, Yoshitoshi Recordings and many more. Last year he began his own Stride Records imprint, and continues to run his radio show ‘Sugar Free Radio’, now in its sixth year.
He recently released a documentary on his life with CloseUp360, which really showed the amazing journey he’s had, from war-torn Beirut to Global NBA Star, DJ, Producer and Real Estate Mogul. He’s worked incredibly hard and that has paid off.
A Miami resident and a Miami lover, Seikaly shares his favorite spots in the 305. Watch Rony Seikaly’s documentary with CloseUp360 here and read on for his Miami picks below!
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Rakastella, the brainchild of underground electronic music tastemakers, Life and Death and Innervisions, returns this December. The seventeen-hour sunset to sunrise collaborative music and art experience, taking place on the idyllic shores of Miami’s Historic Virginia Key, has become a must-attend in the global music calendar and a cornerstone of Miami’s Art Basel week since its launch in 2017.
Rakastella – a Finnish word meaning ‘to make love’ – is just that, a coming together of some of the greatest minds in the global house and techno community along with leaders from the worlds of art and fashion.
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RESISTANCE, Ultra Worldwide’s esteemed underground concept, has come a long way since its Ultra debut as a single stage in 2015. With Ultra Music Festival 2019 around the corner, RESISTANCE has announced that it will be returning to Miami this year with its most ambitious plans yet.
Following the news that Ultra Music Festival officially moved to its new venue at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park & Miami Marine Stadium, RESISTANCE has revealed that it will have its own island, taking over the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park side of the venue for the weekend. This comes as a significant upgrade as the concept will have more space and hours to use than ever before. The festival will officially run from 2pm – 2am on all three days.
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Winter Music Conference (WMC), now under the Ultra Worldwide umbrella and set to take place March 25-28, 2019at the Faena Forum, Miami Beach, has now announced its initial media partners, brand partners and programming.
WMC Media Partners include technology news and media network The Verge, Grammy.com/The Recording Academy and its charity MusiCares, Mixmag who will host their popular live “Lab” event from the Faena rooftop, Billboard Dance, Data Transmission, Attack Magazine, EDM.com, DJ Mag Asia, Belgium, France, Latin America, Switzerland and UK, and Magnetic Magazine.
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On December 6th Octopus Recordings brings their newly-launched Warehouse Series sub-label sound to Miami for Art Basel, featuring label favorites Sian, Michelle Sparks and Juheun (Live), as well as special guest Drumcell.
Octopus Warehouse Series is a series of raw, harder-edged, stripped & boosted tracks, that define the sound of the Octopus Warehouse parties.
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SOUP NYC, Afro Acid, & Rvdiovctive join forces to bring you their second annual Miami Music Week edition of Sweeeet! a combination of today’s on the rise stars and long established House & Techno legends playing on Do Not Sit‘s finely tuned Funktion 1 sound system.
The line-up is impeccable, with Defected’s Sonny Fodera joined by US house pioneers DJ Pierre and Kenny Dope, Mat.Joe – without question one of the scene’s form duos – and SOUP NYC head honchos and DJ duo extraordinaire Love & Logic. Further support come from Devon James B2B Ant LaRock, Atomyard and Will OB B2B Subrinse, completing the finest house lineup you’ll find on or off the strip.
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Rapture Electronic Music Festival, the one day underground music and wellness event that takes place in Miami during Miami Music Week, has announced the lineup for its second edition this 2018.
Happening on Thursday, March 22, 2018, the festival will be held at the breathtaking beachside scenery at the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park in Miami, headlined by Luciano, as well as Guy Gerber, Chris Liebing, Art Department, ZIP, RPR Soundsystem and more top names in the underground electronic music scene across three stages.
Playing at the TERRA STAGE, Swiss/Chilean DJ Luciano of Ibiza fame will touch down for a special headline slot, and Rumors party starter Guy Gerber will bring his deep house vibes next to German techno pioneer and veteran, Chris Liebing. After an amazing performance at the festival’s inaugural edition in 2017, Canada’s Art Department will once again return as will Audiofly + M.A.N.D.Y under the hybrid known as ‘MANFLY’ for an exclusive set. Watergate’s Butch, Amnesia resident Archie Hamilton, and versatile DJ and producer Marco Faraone will round out the lineup at the TERRA STAGE.
Over at the UN_MUTE STAGE, playing exclusively at Rapture Festival are ZIP and returning favorites Petre Inspirescu and Rhadoo of [a:rpia:r] this time with fellow mainstay Raresh who will be opening with an extended morning set from 7am-1pm. Making their Rapture Festival debuts are producer Ion Ludwig as well as DJ and producer Sammy Dee and Romania’s Cristi Cons who are both playing exclusive sets. Back by popular demand are Germany’s highly acclaimed techno talent tINI as is eclectic DJ and producer DeWalta.
Keeping things melodic at THE SOUNDGARDEN STAGE will be Sudbeat label head Hernan Cattaneo, The UK’s Nick Warren, plus progressive house favorite Guy Mantzur (exclusive set). Playing Rapture Festival for the first time are Yotto of the Anjunadeep imprint, as well as Dutch DJ and movie soundtrack composer Eelke Kleijn and tech-house talent Danny Howells who are both playing exclusive sets.
Apart from the stellar lineup, there will be a lot of wellness activities at the venue, such as yoga sessions.
Rapture Festival has also partnered with ocean conservation non-profits The Big Blue and You, Ocean Generation, to provide fans not only with quality house and techno by connecting human souls with nature through music. Big Blue & You is a volunteer and youth-led organization which aims to inspire today’s young leaders to live an ocean loving lifestyle by educating people about ocean conservation through art and media. Festival goers can be inspired to make a change for the oceans and environment while enjoying interactions with the Mocha Mermaids or by visiting their booth. Further asserting their dedication to environmental awareness, the festival will also be partnering with Ocean Generation on #thelaststraw campaign by going “straw-free”, and all food and beverage containers will be made from 100% recyclable materials.
As a special offer, those who are interested to be volunteers to be part of the beach clean up crew are given a free ticket to event in exchange. Attendees are welcome to take this opportunity by emailing info@rapturefestivals.com.
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This coming Saturday, February 10th, Humans Alike and Heart Nightclub in Miami are hosting Life and Death boss DJ Tennis, with support from Donnie Lowe.
You can purchase tickets here, and enter below for a chance to win two (2) tickets to the show!
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Happening on December 9 at Virginia Key Beach Park in Miami, Life and Death and Innervisions‘ collaborative event Rakastella is set to feature a selection of top-tier artists throughout the event.
Set to perform are Âme II Âme, Axel Boman, Lovefingers, Moscoman, Solar, Uchi. Dixon, Axel Boman, Lovefingers, Moscoman, Solar, Marvin & Guy, DJ Koze, DJ Tennis, Jennifer Cardini, Moscoman, Red Axes, Octo Octa, Roman Flügel, and Uchi.
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