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			Winter Music Conference 2006
	The WMPH crew spent five days in South Beach Miami for the annual Winter Music Conference. WMPH delegates were Clint Dantinne (Manager), Kris Henderson (Program Director), and Ben Yanis (Webmaster). WMPH syndicated mixshow affiliates Dom Armano (Evening Sessions), Sapphirecut (Soundfront Underground), Richard J. Dalton (Richard J. Dalton radio) were also in attendance.

	Winter Music Conference is the dance music industry’s biggest event. The conference brings the DJs, record labels, promoters, and artists together for networking and idea sharing. This is a global gathering of the Who’s Who in the dance music community. Exhibits display the latest technologies of the music industry. Workshops are offered to conference delegates discussing the latest trends, technologies, and applications for growth in the world of dance music and culture. There were a multitude of seminars including Music, Innovations in DJ and Production Technology, Distribution and Retail, Radio Exposure, Legal Issues and Advice, and many more.

	Held primarily at the Wyndham Hotel, Winter Music Conference hosted the DJ Spin-Off contest poolside. The event always had DJs spinning in the main lobby of the hotel during the conference. There was also the Ultra Music Fest, M3 Summit, nightclub showcases, artist performances, and the awards show.

	With more than 200+ artists/djs/producers, 40,000 music fans in attendance, and 10 stages , Ultra Music Festival is the largest music festival of it’s kind in the United States. Pictured left is the exclusive Ultra V.I.P. party at a bowling venue in South Beach. In attendance were the WMPH crew, Lisa and Debbie Loeb, remixer Valentin, PROMO ONLY, and many more industry giants.

	Pictured right is a scene from SoBe Live, a club in South Beach. WMPH delegates entered as V.I.P. guests. Rihanna, Christina Milian, and Lola performed live on stage.

	After the 21st Annual International Dance Music Awards show, an exclusive party was hosted by PROMO ONLY in the Presidential Suite. Pictured are Best New Dance Solo Artist winner Cascada with Kris Henderson and Clint Dantinne.