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Is it worth it to buy the WMC Badge??
Hey guys, this will be my first WMC so I'm hoping some of the veterans can give me a bit of insight. I saw that someone asked this question in one of the forums but I want to hear some more opinions. I just don't want to spend the money and then find out that it really wasn't worth it. I'm planning on Ultra and some of the bigger parties... Pvd, S&D, Above & Beyond.... etc. Any advice would be appreciated.
if you have no interest in going to the official WMC seminars and workshops than the general consensus is to not buy the pass. usually you do get a free Ultra ticket but it typically does not help for the big parties at Space, Mansion, Cameo, etc.
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| Originally posted by Cool1g if you have no interest in going to the official WMC seminars and workshops than the general consensus is to not buy the pass. usually you do get a free Ultra ticket but it typically does not help for the big parties at Space, Mansion, Cameo, etc. |
Same here,I just have to save a bit more and puss out and buy UMF tix.......I know it's not going to be as good as the past but hey it's going on during the day.
YES! It definately is! You really cant go wrong even for $300 if you do plan to go out a lot.
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| Originally posted by WiKKid sKiLLz YES! It definately is! You really cant go wrong even for $300 if you do plan to go out a lot. |
If one of your hobbies includes wasting money, buy the badge.
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| Originally posted by Renzo If one of your hobbies includes wasting money, buy the badge. |
Each year, the WMC has grown larger. And each year, the price of seeing your favorite acts has become exorbitant. My suggestion is that you stick to the artists that don�t normally tour and leave the big acts such as PvD, etc. for other times of the year because they�re always touring.
On the other hand, I would recommend you check out the little parties going on around the beach and downtown because I know you'll find something you would not have seen otherwise.
So many parties, so little time.
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| Originally posted by sunset.mushroom Each year, the WMC has grown larger. And each year, the price of seeing your favorite acts has become exorbitant. My suggestion is that you stick to the artists that don�t normally tour and leave the big acts such as PvD, etc. for other times of the year because they�re always touring. So many parties, so little time. |
I been buying the badge for the past 4 years... 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 and will stop...
2005 and 2006 was the best years, well at least for buying the badge for my lady and I, who attended most of the seminars, panels, and events, but last 2008 was complete shit...
WMC was hosting the bad ass DJ Spin-Off, it has completely changed. I was just looking at the website now, and they even posted an old image from 2005 
funny, that is actually me on the bottom left corner with the sunglasses... they gave out a good 30+ cds, hats, tee shirts, dvds, needles, turntable covers, etc... in 2005, I left with well over $1,500 worth of gear...
Keep your $325 and just pay for the events you wish to attend. They removed the bad ass nikki beach event, that they had for the past years... they had the best damn dj's... that event was like $75 to get into, and with the badge it was free... and many of the other events were canceled as well... so it is hard to get your moneys worth out of the badge... and of course...
The IMDA "International Dance Music Awards" has gone to shit... in 2005 and 2006 they always had free drinks, a big party at the penthouse, and the winning dj's would be at the party... 2007/2008 they stopped the free drinks, the dj's just go back to their hotel room... 2008 dance awards party was the worst... we had to wait forever to get into because security said we weren't allowed in the penthouse... then after all the crowd screamed and said after the past years we were..... finally security realized we were all suppose to be in there... and after 1 hour... everyone left... it was total shit...
It's only worth buying the badge, if you get the badge before Nov 12, 2008... and for $225 and attend every party you can... many parties are $25-$75 to get into... but honestly... going to Ultra alone... you can see every DJ you want... so why bother...
WMC prices keep rising, but they give us their guests... nothing in return...
I will only be attending ULTRA and a select few events.
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| Originally posted by Cool1g if you have no interest in going to the official WMC seminars and workshops than the general consensus is to not buy the pass. usually you do get a free Ultra ticket but it typically does not help for the big parties at Space, Mansion, Cameo, etc. |
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| Originally posted by sunset.mushroom Each year, the WMC has grown larger. And each year, the price of seeing your favorite acts has become exorbitant. My suggestion is that you stick to the artists that don�t normally tour and leave the big acts such as PvD, etc. for other times of the year because they�re always touring. On the other hand, I would recommend you check out the little parties going on around the beach and downtown because I know you'll find something you would not have seen otherwise. So many parties, so little time. |
I just looked at the list there are some good parties to attend free with the badge I might consider buying it now.
FUCK I am a retard I could have got it in Nov for $225 that would have been a major steal!
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| Originally posted by PartyGalFL I totally agree.. you can see artists like PVD many other times a year for a fraction of the price and actually be able to move around the dance floor. Go see people that don't normally tour or new up and comers.. its what WMC is all about! PartyGal |
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| Originally posted by PartyGalFL I totally agree.. you can see artists like PVD many other times a year for a fraction of the price and actually be able to move around the dance floor. Go see people that don't normally tour or new up and comers.. its what WMC is all about! PartyGal |
The list usually comes together about 5-6 weeks before conference. in the meantime wanttickets has quite a few events posted already.
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| Originally posted by Ohms Is it just me or is "The list" looking kind of short for this time of year!!? |
Just bought my badge! 
Anyone else joining me....? The mansion party on Star Island looks nice!
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