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WMC 2026 Is Heating Up with Massive Second Wave Reveal

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A high-level industry panel at Winter Music Conference (WMC) featuring Shaquille O'Neal and three other speakers seated in front of a massive wall of black loudspeakers.

Winter Music Conference 2026 has officially unveiled its second wave of programming for March 24–26, bringing a powerful mix of underground legends and industry leaders to Downtown Miami.

Winter Music Conference 2026 latest additions to the speaker and workshop lineup include Sara Landry, Radio Slave, DJ Minx, Doc Martin, Junior Sanchez, Lizzy Jane, Arielle Free, OOKAY, Alleycvt, Sydney Blu, Sippy, Sandflower Dyson, and Eli from Soul Clap — bringing a strong mix of underground authority and next-gen talent to the conference stage.

On the industry side, WMC expands its roster with representatives from SoundCloud, StubHub, Experts Only, Palm Tree Records, Ultra Records, Dirtybird, Bandsintown, mau5trap, SoundOn at TikTok, Interscope, Helix Records, and HE.SHE.THEY. They join previously announced leaders from Beatport, Create Music Group, The Circuit Group, Prodigy Artists, L-Acoustics, and AFEM.

WMC and Beatport Live have also unveiled full programming for the three-day pool party series, curated by Mood Child, Rekids, and Hot Creations x Three Six Zero Recordings. The showcases will feature Danny Tenaglia, Radio Slave, DJ Minx, DJ Sneak, and more.

Additionally, the A&R Pop-Up Lounge presented with Label Radar will host imprints including Balance Music, Dirtybird, Spinnin’ Records, Ultra Records, and more — offering artists direct access to label decision-makers.

New for 2026, SoundOn at TikTok will present an Indie Label and Industry Mixer, designed to connect artists with label and platform leaders in a structured networking format.

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Andrea Simon is a passionate content creator and seasoned raver who’s been immersed in the global dance music scene for nearly a decade. Based in Buffalo, NY, she regularly covers events across her hometown and nearby Toronto—two cities with growing electronic music communities. She’s danced her way through iconic festivals like Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and Amsterdam Dance Event—capturing content and making memories. Along the way, she’s connected with some of the biggest names in the game, including Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, and Loud Luxury. Whether she’s front row at a sunrise set or backstage with the artists shaping the scene, Andrea brings a sharp eye for storytelling and a deep love for the culture that unites us all on the dancefloor. Keep up with Andrea and her adventures: @heyitsandreah