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WMC 2011 Dates Announced - March 8-12 - Ultra March 25-27 - wtf? (pg. 7)
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| DjWoody |
| I think this might cause a big divide and the under 21 crowd will go during Ultra weekend and the over 21 crowd will go during WMC. |
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| Nerologic |
| quote: | Originally posted by DjWoody
I think this might cause a big divide and the under 21 crowd will go during Ultra weekend and the over 21 crowd will go during WMC. |
I don't think so, since most the of the Dj's will be having their parties around Ultra.
That's what it seems like right now. |
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| DjWoody |
| That's the big DJ's, but what about the smaller DJ's? The ones when you're walking down Collins and all of the sudden they catch your attention and you're like ! Why haven't I ever heard of him? I think there's two crowds, the one who like to go to the big parties and the ones who like the intimate ones with the up & coming DJ's and don't wanna get butt ed with overpriced ticket prices. Yes, WMC might be smaller than Ultra, but IMO, it might be more enjoyable and more fun to my taste. It'll be kinda like Underground vs Mainstream. |
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| gypsygirl |
| lawler is planning on doing a 10 hour set for the 10 year anniversary of Lights Out. you can bet your ass whichever week he is there that is when i'll be there. i'll find out and report back but i'm pretty sure it'll be the regular time |
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| Neonbeats |
| quote: | Originally posted by DjWoody
That's the big DJ's, but what about the smaller DJ's? The ones when you're walking down Collins and all of the sudden they catch your attention and you're like ! Why haven't I ever heard of him? I think there's two crowds, the one who like to go to the big parties and the ones who like the intimate ones with the up & coming DJ's and don't wanna get butt ed with overpriced ticket prices. Yes, WMC might be smaller than Ultra, but IMO, it might be more enjoyable and more fun to my taste. It'll be kinda like Underground vs Mainstream. |
I don't think too many people are gonna come out for no name djs walking down collins... |
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| CHEMISTRY |
Just in case you guys haven't seen this, it came from the owner of Space Miami. ENJOY!
Hey all this email came to me directly from the owner/resident DJ of Club Space explaining to us WTF is going on......
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 |
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| gypsygirl |
^^^^^
lol posted a couple pages back :) |
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| CHEMISTRY |
| Its called the harp from hell and am enjoying playing it. :stongue: |
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| Nerologic |
Kaskade's remark:
#WMC - R.I.P. - It was a good run, we will miss ya'! Now we can just start calling it what it really is, Spring Break. Guidos Unite!
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| element-y |
| Sorry but im anti Louis's remark. I think its actually him and others with him who are ripping this up. Ultra exclusivity? BULL. Sure it sucks for us fans, but honestly, there are a ton of artists out there. WMC has a demand during that week for artists Ultra doesnt care about. Book them and your solid. He just wants two weeks of money. I might not do Ultra but ill be there Ultra Week. Screw Louis and WMC. |
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| mar46017 |
| quote: | Originally posted by element-y
Screw Louis and WMC. |
Screw Louis, Screw WMC and screw ULTRA for putting us in this predicament. |
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| kevin shawn |
| Lets all just go to Ibiza instead :p |
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