WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES RETURN TO MIAMI MARCH 24 - 26, 2026, LAUNCHING A NEW ERA AT KIMPTON EPIC HOTEL - THE OFFICIAL MIAMI MUSIC WEEK HOTEL

The world’s longest-running electronic music conference unveils distinct Industry and Creators programming tracks, rooftop pool parties, and the inaugural Bridges for Music x International Dance Music Awards (IDMA) Gala to close out the 

The legendary conference reignites its legacy as the global hub for music, technology, education, and culture

Tuesday, March 24 - Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami

WMC 2026 Badges are on sale now at WinterMusicConference.com

WMC 2026 Discounted Rooms are available at The EPIC 

Winter Music Conference (WMC) will make its highly anticipated return to Miami for its 36th edition from Tuesday, March 24 through Thursday, March 26, 2026, headquartered at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami - the Official Miami Music Week Hotel.

WMC 2026 ushers in a new chapter for this legendary institution, reaffirming its place as a global hub for music, technology, education, and culture. The conference will feature two curated programming tracks (Industry + Creators), daily rooftop pool parties at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel, and the Bridges for Music × International Dance Music Awards Gala, honoring excellence throughout the electronic-music landscape.

Globally recognized as the longest-running electronic music conference of its kind, WMC returns with a program built to connect industry leaders, creators, and rising talent through panels, keynotes, workshops, exhibitor showcases, and curated networking. 

Set against the Kimpton EPIC Hotel overlooking Biscayne Bay, WMC 2026 re-centers Miami as the nexus of Miami Music Week and the global electronic music community.
 

WMC 2026: Daily Programming Snapshot
 

Tuesday, March 24: Badge Pickup & Opening Pool Party
Wednesday, March 25: Panels, Workshops, Exhibitors & Networking Opportunities, Pool Party
Thursday, March 26: Final Programming Sessions, Closing Pool Party, and Bridges for Music × International Dance Music Awards (IDMA) Gala

Educational Programming for Industry & Creators
 

WMC 2026 delegates will connect through panels, keynotes, workshops, and networking opportunities, designed to inspire both industry leaders and creators.

• WMC // INDUSTRY: The Industry Track is built for music and live events professionals. Programming includes panels, workshops, and networking sessions designed to dive deep into the business of music, event production, emerging technologies, and the evolving landscape of dance culture. From thought leadership discussions with top executives to practical insights from adjacent industries like tech, marketing, and social media, this track is the place to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the global electronic music ecosystem.

• WMC // CREATORS: The Creators Track is dedicated to DJs, producers, and content creators shaping today’s and tomorrow’s scene. Expect gear demos and showcases from leading brands, artist-led workshops, and career path breakout sessions designed to inspire and inform. This track puts the spotlight on creativity, empowering the next generation of music makers and giving them the tools, skills, and connections to succeed in an ever-changing landscape.

Bridges for Music x International Dance Music Awards (IDMA) Gala - Thursday, March 26

Thursday evening concludes with a landmark collaboration between Bridges for Music - a global nonprofit that empowers underserved communities through music and education - and the International Dance Music Awards (IDMA), electronic music’s longest-running awards institution.

Bridges for Music has built a powerful reputation for its work in bridging cultural and economic divides through music-led education programs. Known for its pioneering Academy in South Africa and for the support from artists like Richie Hawtin, Skrillex, Martin Garrix and Black Coffee, the organization has become a global model for social impact through electronic music and is expanding rapidly across the African continent.

The International Dance Music Awards, established in 1985, are electronic music’s original award platform, honoring artistic and technical excellence across the global dance landscape. From pioneering producers and emerging acts to industry leaders and behind-the-scenes innovators, the IDMAs celebrates the culture’s evolution and future.

The 2026 Gala will mark a new era for both institutions - merging philanthropy, recognition, and celebration into one unforgettable night. The event will feature in-person award presentations, artist performances, and opportunities to support the mission of Bridges for Music through ticket proceeds, auctions and awareness.

Note: The gala is not included with WMC badges and will be separately ticketed. Additional details to follow.

Miami Music Week Hotel: A Unified Vision between ULTRA Worldwide and We Group

Since 1985, Winter Music Conference has served as the heartbeat of the global dance culture - a meeting ground where the industry’s pioneers, innovators, and future leaders converge to shape the sound and spirit of what’s next.

Under the stewardship of ULTRA Worldwide - the world’s most international music festival brand - WMC 2026 continues to evolve as a forward-looking incubator for ideas and innovation while honoring its legacy as the industry’s annual cornerstone.

Beyond the educational programming, the Kimpton EPIC Hotel will transform into the Official Miami Music Week Hotel, hosting daily rooftop pool parties at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel, blending business, creativity, and celebration in Downtown Miami.

The Kimpton EPIC’s panoramic pool deck offers a distinctive mix of luxury and energy, serving as the week’s social centerpiece and gathering point for artists, executives, and fans alike.

We Group, the award-winning London-born collective behind WMC’s production and operations, brings decades of expertise in large-scale festival and event delivery - including production, operations, health & safety and licensing. The teams, based in London and Miami, have delivered experiences for some of the most renowned promoters in the UK and US. Building on its successful expansion into the US, We Group shares WMC’s vision to craft experiences that merge education, entertainment, and community impact on a global scale.

WMC 2026 will conclude on Thursday, March 26, just before Ultra Music Festival’s 26th-anniversary edition begins at Bayfront Park (March 27 – 29, 2026), bridging the conference, the Official Miami Music Week Hotel, and the festival into one unified weeklong celebration of electronic music culture. Tickets to Ultra Music Festival 2026 are on sale now.
 

Join Us At Winter Music Conference 2026!

Stay tuned for additional announcements in the coming weeks, including panel topics, keynote speakers, and pool party programming.

Winter Music Conference and the Miami Music Week Hotel have officially partnered with FEVER and DICE to provide attendees with the best possible customer experience. 

For 2026, WMC will offer two badge tiers: WMC Access and WMC Pro: 

• The WMC Access badge provides delegates with admittance to all Winter Music Conference Programming, including keynotes, panels, exhibitor spaces, and workshops. Conference programming starts on Wednesday (25th) and runs through Thursday (26th), with early badge pickup on Tuesday (24th) at the registration desk on the 14th Floor. 

  • NOTE: The Access badge does not include admittance to any of the pool parties or sanctioned events.

• The WMC Pro badge provides delegates with admittance to all Winter Music Conference Programming, including keynotes, panels, exhibitor spaces, and workshops. This badge also covers pool parties at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel, taking place from Tuesday to Thursday (1 pm - 10 pm) featuring top-tier DJs and label partners. Additionally, the Pro badge grants entry to all our sanctioned events during Miami Music Week, with select parties to be announced as they are secured. 

  • NOTE: Entry to sanctioned events is not guaranteed and is typically the first hour to two hours after doors open. 

Early Bird WMC Access and Pro Badges Available at WinterMusicConference.com

Limited Discounted EPIC Hotel Room Block - WMC 2026 Room Block

ALEX WANN AND NOTRE DAME TEAM UP ON MESMERIZING ANTHEM: ‘THE CITY (FEAT. CARTEBLANCHE)’

The track lands hot on the heels of the pair’s co-headline tour across North America

Acclaimed DJ and producer Alex Wann has teamed up with rising artist Notre Dame for their first-ever collaboration, ‘The City,’ out now via Armada Music. The release follows closely on the heels of the pair’s North American co-headline tour, including a standout performance at 99 Scott in Brooklyn, New York City.

Blending Alex Wann’s signature Afro-house rhythms with Notre Dame's melodic textures, ‘The City’ delivers an evocative soundscape enriched by a powerful vocal from carteblanche, who delivers the emotive refrain: “I fell in love with the city.” Already a highlight in sets across the globe, the track is primed to become a standout dancefloor anthem.

Alex Wann says: "Jeremie (Notre Dame) and I have known each other for over ten years — friends from the same hometown. 'The City' came together naturally. The vocal immediately caught our attention: inspiring, emotional, and perfectly matching the energy we wanted to create."

Notre Dame added: “‘The City’ is a track born from our shared story, two kids who grew up in Paris and started this journey together. It’s a tribute to those nights that shaped us, to the city that raised us, and to everything that made us dream bigger."

Alex Wann has continued on an impressive upwards trajectory in 2025, building on his recognition as Dancing Astronaut’s Artists To Watch. With over 3.6 million monthly listeners, he continues to captivate audiences worldwide, highlighted by his rework of Route 94 and Jess Glynne’s ‘My Love,’ which has surpassed 72,000,000 streams and earned praise from When We Dip for his “talent for reimagining classic tracks with a fresh, modern twist.”

Notre Dame has quickly established himself as one of electronic music’s brightest new talents. In the past months he launched his own label, Paranormal, dropped ‘Give It To Me 2025,’ a collaboration with Adriatique, Nelly Furtado, and Timbaland on Interscope, while continuing to tour globally and deliver high-profile remixes for Lenny Kravitz, Bedouin, Röyksopp, and BLOND:ISH.

‘The City’ is out now via Armada Music.

With a fearless touch and instinct for what dance floors crave, Alex Wann bridges Parisian underground roots with global appeal. Breaking through in 2023 with his moody rework of Kelis’ 'Milkshake,' championed by Keinemusik, Diplo, Pete Tong, and David Guetta, he’s since become a staple on stages like Tomorrowland, Cercle Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, and EDC Las Vegas.

Releasing on Defected Records and remixing acts like Blond:ish, Adriatique, and Swedish House Mafia, Wann’s sound blends groove, emotion, and storytelling. Drawing inspiration from the cities and fans he encounters, he channels melody, rhythm, and melancholy into every track.

Now a global force, Alex Wann continues to evolve beyond viral fame — an artist defined by vision, energy, and enduring impact.

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Notre Dame is a Parisian DJ, producer, and musician whose cinematic and emotionally charged sound has made him one of electronic music’s most exciting new names. His breakout track “Yumi” on Solomun’s Diynamic label became a global hit, earning Pete Tong’s Essential New Tune and support from artists like Adriatique, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and Keinemusik. Since then, Notre Dame has released on Innervisions, Cercle, Human By Default, and Kitsuné, and delivered acclaimed remixes for Lenny Kravitz, Röyksopp, and RY X. In 2025, he launched his label Paranormal and collaborated with Adriatique, Nelly Furtado, and Timbaland on “Give It To Me 2025” for Interscope. With performances at Pacha Ibiza, Space Miami, and Womb Tokyo, Notre Dame continues to craft immersive, uplifting sets that fuse emotion and euphoria.

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ANYMA TO HEADLINE MARQUEE NIGHTCLUB AT THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS DURING RACE WEEK

Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will present a special Race Week performance by multidisciplinary artist, Anyma, on Saturday, Nov. 22, marking it as one of the most anticipated shows of the season.

Fresh off his groundbreaking performance at the Pyramids of Giza and his acclaimed, sold-out 12-show residency at Sphere Las Vegas, Anyma brings his visionary fusion of melodic techno, digital art, and immersive storytelling to Marquee’s newly reimagined main room.

This performance will fully harness Marquee’s next-generation audiovisual system, featuring a 1.5-ton monolith LED screen, kinetic ceiling centerpiece, and an enveloping spatial sound design that together redefine the nightlife experience. Guests can expect a multisensory journey that merges cutting-edge technology with the emotive power of Anyma’s sound.

The show anchors Tao Group Hospitality’s Race Week programming, continuing the company’s legacy of pairing world-class talent with unparalleled production to deliver transformative nightlife moments in Las Vegas.

For tickets, table reservations or additional information, visit marqueelasvegas.com