15 July 2-8, 2026 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | NEWS | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | CAFE | MUSIC | SATURDAY 7.4 SATURDAY 7.4 SIERRA LANE DUO 3PM SIERRA LANE DUO 3PM GIO CHAMBA 8PM GIO CHAMBA 8PM SUNDAY 7.5 SUNDAY 7.5 CLEMENT AUBREY 2PM CLEMENT AUBREY 2PM FRIDAY 7.10 FRIDAY 7.10 THE SAMANTHA RUSSELL BAND 8PM THE SAMANTHA RUSSELL BAND 8PM SATURDAY 7.11 SATURDAY 7.11 J. J. RIVERA 3PM J. J. RIVERA 3PM ROOTS SHAKEDOWN 8PM ROOTS SHAKEDOWN 8PM SUNDAY 7.12 SUNDAY 7.12 JOEY TENUTO JR – TRIO 2PM JOEY TENUTO JR – TRIO 2PM FRIDAY 7.17 FRIDAY 7.17 JUTT HUFFMAN SINGLE RELEASE JUTT HUFFMAN SINGLE RELEASE “SMOOTH SAILING” 8PM “SMOOTH SAILING” 8PM SATURDAY 7.18 SATURDAY 7.18 TASTY VIBRATIONS TRIO 3PM TASTY VIBRATIONS TRIO 3PM ANDREW MORRIS BAND 8PM ANDREW MORRIS BAND 8PM SUNDAY 7.19 SUNDAY 7.19 MICHAEL LEBON 2PM MICHAEL LEBON 2PM FRIDAY 7.24 FRIDAY 7.24 SPIDER CHERRY 8PM SPIDER CHERRY 8PM SATURDAY 7.25 SATURDAY 7.25 JOHNNY DEBT 3PM JOHNNY DEBT 3PM JP SOARS AND THE RED HOTS 8PM JP SOARS AND THE RED HOTS 8PM SUNDAY 7.26 SUNDAY 7.26 JERRY GARCIA BIRTHDAY JERRY GARCIA BIRTHDAY BASH 12PM BASH 12PM miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | Another one Winter Music Conference announces its 2027 edition. BY OSVALDO ESPINO W inter Music Conference announced its 2027 comeback, once again taking place at the Kimpton Epic Hotel in downtown Miami. The conference, which made its long-awaited return earlier this year during Miami Music Week, remains one of the city’s most important gatherings for artists, DJs, executives, labels, brands, creators, and music industry professionals from around the world. The 37th edition of Winter Music Confer- ence will take place from March 24 to 26, 2027. For decades, WMC has been a staple of Miami’s music scene, offering a space where local and traveling artists can connect, learn, and build relationships that might not form elsewhere. From panels and workshops to networking sessions and industry events, the conference continues to create opportunities for people across the music ecosystem to meet face-to-face. You might even catch New Times editors and staffers there; we recorded an episode of our “Midweek Cafecito” pod- cast live from this year’s edition. The 2027 edition is expected to expand on that mission with dedicated industry and cre- ative tracks designed for today’s evolving mu- sic landscape. Badge holders will have access to industry-leading keynotes and panels, practical workshops, educational sessions, curated networking opportunities, and A&R pop-up sessions with global labels. Attendees will also be able to explore the latest music technology and products inside the gear exhibition room. As always, WMC will also include some of its signature experiences, such as rooftop pool parties and entry to select Miami Music Week- sanctioned events. A limited number of early bird badges are currently available at the lowest rate. WMC delegates can also access an exclusive dis- counted room rate at the Kimpton Epic Hotel between Tuesday, March 23, and Friday, March 26, though availability is limited and early booking is recommended. Beyond the programming itself, Winter Music Conference has long served as a meeting point for Miami’s electronic music community and the wider global industry that arrives in the city each March. Its re- turn adds another layer to Miami Music Week, giving at- tendees not only a place to celebrate dance music but also a space for meaningful conver- sations about the future of the busi- ness, culture, and the technology shaping the scene. Many still remem- ber Daft Punk’s his- toric DJ set during the event in 1999. For artists, cre- ators, and industry professionals looking to connect with oth- ers in the music business, Winter Music Conference remains one of Miami’s most valuable networking opportunities. After more than three decades, the conference continues to play a major role in helping artists and music professionals grow, collab- orate, and flourish. Winter Music Conference. March 24 to 26, 2027, at the Kimpton Epic Hotel, 270 Biscayne Blvd. Wy., Miami; 305-424-5226; wintermusic- conference.com. [email protected] Badge holders will have access to industry- leading keynotes and panels, practical workshops, and more. Winter Music Conference photo WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE HAS LONG SERVED AS A MEETING POINT FOR MIAMI’S ELECTRONIC MUSIC COMMUNITY AND THE WIDER GLOBAL INDUSTRY. | CROSSFADE | t Music
