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WMC 2011 Dates - March 8-12 / Ultra Music Festival March 25-27 -- DISCUSSION (pg. 14)
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Neonbeats
Yeah I'm hearing everyone is staying til the end of March. What are the wmc parties anyway?
PatMcGroin
last year they went on sale oct 30th (and im pretty sure it was announced ahead of time). i bought mine nov 5th and they went up nov 7th even though they were announced to go up nov 11th.

source: http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...threadid=542770

thats miles ahead of the they are pulling this year.



last year i paid $275.95 for 2 tickets both days ga with the shipping.
this year they want $464.00 and that doesnt even include the shipping.

off. seriously.
jester
I heard from someone in the UK that all the parties are set for the end of the month (i.e 22nd to 27th)

At least I still got my place... now to spend another $100 to switch my flight again :haha: :haha: :haha: Just between the changing the flight twice... cost me the same price as the flight the first time :haha: :haha: :haha:
MeLLyMeL
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Originally posted by Renzo
It seems DJs are following suit:

lol @ sydney blu's opinion actually mattering.
bdr222
quote:
Originally posted by MeLLyMeL
lol @ sydney blu's opinion actually mattering.


:haha:
Renzo
I hear she gives great head.

That counts for something.
bdr222
She has no ass either
mar46017
Clubs like Mansion, Liv and Space need to announce their parties/lineups and then I will make my decision on which week I want to attend.

I've never attended Ultra, however as of now, it appears that most parties will be on Ultra week.

I also switched my flight and cancelled my room. I re-booked the room, but I'm gonna hold off on switching the flight and paying fees again until I see lineups and DJ's.
AMMORA
directly from the Space mailer:
Hello Electronic Music lovers,

With WMC comes WMC Drama, the two just seem to go hand in hand. This year the big D is all about the two different Dates (WMC and Ultra) which are confusing the fcuk out of everyone and raising all sorts of questions… What is up with the 2 dates? What is really happening? What is the inside scoop? What is Club Space doing? When should we come to Miami? My father always had one answer for every question, when in doubt always chase the money and sure enough this is no exception so pay close attention because I am only explaining this once…

This year and once again, Ultra is trying to monopolize WMC by engaging exclusive contracts with all major DJs which will not allow them to perform at your favorite dance clubs. Last year they got Tiesto, Dead Mau, Guetta, Carl Cox, Armin...) to sign Ultra exclusives and this year they are going after everyone else. What this means to the consumer is that you will no longer be able to enjoy your favorite DJ for extended sets after midnight at your favorite clubs, instead you will be forced to listen to them for a one hour set before midnight in a crowded field of dust, mud and ravers. You can also forget about seeing them at your favorite pool parties. You either pay the overpriced Ultra admission or you don't get to see and dance to your favorite DJ at all, so much for democracy and your rights as a consumer. Now, I love Ultra and what they bring to the game but I do not agree with their greedy strategy to manipulate and monopolize Music Conference. This is just not good for anyone.

WMC used to be about free parties with DJs and industry folks sharing and enjoying new music. Now, it is about greed and money with Ultra and all the clubs fighting over talent, hotels charging 4 times what they are used to and agents and DJs banking on the demand. As the owner of Space, I like all the demand and the high prices as it allows us to raise our prices and make more money and Space will be packed regardless of what DJ is performing and what decision you make. In fact, the better Ultra does, the better we do as we are right across the street and at midnight everyone comes our way. However, as a 35 year supporter of Electronic Music I cannot consciously stand back and see this take place. This is not what EM is about and it surely is not what I want to see WMC turn into. In fact, for the past 5 years I have made it a point to stop the door cover at a certain price knowing that we could easily charge double the cover. Our presales discount tickets even start at half of the door cover charged on the day of the event. This Industry has been very good to me and I for this I am eternally grateful. Thanks and thanks again.

Now what does this mean to you? Well, unfortunately the consumer is the one that ends up paying for everything. As long as there is just one music festival and one weekend as long as you keep supporting and feeding the greed you will keep suffering the high prices. This year you have a chance to make a difference and bring back what Music Conference and Electronic Music used to be about. You can either come to Miami on the last week of March, support the greedy monopoly, keep taking it up the ass and lose your right to seeing your favorite DJ at your favorite club or you can come the second week of March, claim back your wallet and your nightlife. It is really all up to you… your life, your music, your choice. The good folks at WMC have taken a brave step towards bringing saneness and normality to this over populated and overpriced chaos by choosing a separate week from Ultra for you to hold their parties and events. Now, if we could just get someone to start another music festival during WMC week things would really stabilize. Gordon Gekko once said, "greed is good" but I truly believe competition is even better. Humm... if I were you I would not book your tickets just yet.

Finally, a good friend pointed out something which we are all overlooking and that is that “without WMC there would not be an Ultra Music Festival.”

See you the second week in March,

Louis Puig
Owner and Resident DJ of Club Space


***find this hilarious he's attacking Ultra for "monopolizing" the artists and overcharging party-goers...HI HI overpriced F*CK YOU WRISTBAND anyone?? lol :stongue:
stepotts
pretty quick ;)

Banora
quote:
Originally posted by AMMORA


This year and once again, Ultra is trying to monopolize WMC by engaging exclusive contracts with all major DJs which will not allow them to perform at your favorite dance clubs. Last year they got Tiesto, Dead Mau, Guetta, Carl Cox, Armin...) to sign Ultra exclusives and this year they are going after everyone else. What this means to the consumer is that you will no longer be able to enjoy your favorite DJ for extended sets after midnight at your favorite clubs, instead you will be forced to listen to them for a one hour set before midnight in a crowded field of dust, mud and ravers. You can also forget about seeing them at your favorite pool parties. You either pay the overpriced Ultra admission or you don't get to see and dance to your favorite DJ at all, so much for democracy and your rights as a consumer. Now, I love Ultra and what they bring to the game but I do not agree with their greedy strategy to manipulate and monopolize Music Conference. This is just not good for anyone.


:stongue: :stongue: Yeah, he couldn't be further from the truth with that one.
k1ba
quote:
Originally posted by Donnie Gryphon
I believe they were just tearing down over there. Cirque the Soleil is just about to kick off at Bicentennial and runs until early march. No way the city will started building the new complex as soon as Cirque is done. Ultra will happen at Bicentennial this year. Big question is where it will be in 2012


cirque du soleil kooza ends dec 26 from what i'm aware of. does their show usually last 3 months?
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