Ultimate Guide to WMC & MMW Hotel Pool Parties
Ultra Music Festival, Winter Music Conference, Miami Music Week, whatever you want to call it, these are the lineups for the freshest pool parties during the week of electronic music ecstasy in Miami. Get excited! Parties start as soon as Saturday March 21 and run through March 29, 2015.
Delano South Beach
Delano South Beach (1685 Collins Ave., South Beach; 305-672-2000) is the official Miami Music Week Hotel for this year’s festivities and with that comes an incredible lineup of parties at Delano Beach Club and FDR.
Tuesday, March 24
Delano Beach Club (5 p.m. – 12 a.m.): Bob Sinclair & Friends – Autograf, Chocolate Puma, Erik Hagleton, Norman Doray, Tom Staar, Watermat
FDR (11 p.m. – 5 a.m.): Firebeatz & Friends – Sander van Doorn, Julian Jordan, Dub Vision
Wednesday, March 25
Delano Beach Club (2 p.m. – 12 a.m.): Intec All Stars – Carl Cox, Joseph Capriati, Yousef & more
FDR (11 p.m. – 5 a.m.): Size Presents X – Steve Angello (Mescal Kid) and more
Thursday, March 26
Delano Beach Club (2 p.m. – 12 a.m.): Big Beat & Friends – Clean Bandit, Cash Cash, Galantis, Hercules, Love Affair, New World Sound, Gregori Klosman, Matoma, Hunter Siegel, Nat Dodge, and more
FDR (11 p.m. – 5 a.m.): Ultra Records – TBD
Friday, March 27
Delano Beach Club (2 p.m. – 12 a.m.): Dirty South & Friends – Dirty South, Arty, Otto Knows, Michael Calfan, Henrik B, SNBRN
FDR (11 p.m. – 5 a.m.): Odesza NO SLEEP MIAMI AFTER PARTY – Odesza RAC, Lane 8, Autograf
Saturday, March 28
Delano Beach Club (2 p.m. – 12 a.m.): Heldeep Pool Party – Oliver Heldens, Cazzette, Chocolate Puma, and more
FDR (11 p.m. – 5 a.m.): Guy Gerber
Sunday, March 29
Delano Beach Club (2 p.m. – 12 a.m.): Robin Schultz & Friends – Klinganda, Flic Flac, Sam Feldt, Nico Pusch, Peer Kusiv, Disiples, David K, Ping Pong, Ryan Stephens, Thomas Lizzarra
FDR (11 p.m. – 5 a.m.): TBD
Tickets: delano.wantickets.com
For cabana reservations at Delano Beach Club, call 305-924-4071 or email FDRVIP@MHGC.com
For table reservations at FDR Lounge, call 305-924-4071 or email FDRVIP@MHGC.com
SiriusXM Louge @ W South Beach
SiriusXM Radio will be broadcasting a limited-run, commercial-free “UMF Radio” station featuring performances, DJ sets and interviews with the world’s most popular DJs, producers and international dance music artists live from Miami at Ultra Music Festival for the 11th year in a row. Tune in via satellite on channel 52 and through the SiriusXM app or online at siriusxm.com, starting Monday, March 23 at 12:00 p.m.
You can also come out to the SiriusXM Lounge at the W South Beach (2201 Collins Ave., South Beach; 305-938-3000) for the following live broadcasts:
Wednesday, March 25 from 12:00-6:00 pm ET on “UMF Radio:” Armin van Buuren, Andrew Rayel, Malinchak, Mark Sixma, Dash Berlin, Kygo and Michael Woods
Thursday, March 26 from 12:00-6:00 pm ET on “UMF Radio:” Axwell/\Ingrosso, Alesso, Martin Garrix, Above & Beyond and Dirty South
Friday, March 27 from 12:00-6:00 pm ET on “UMF Radio:” Hardwell, Tritonal, Dannic, Dyro, W&W, Jordy Dazz, Blasterjaxx, Sick Individuals, Duke Dumont, Dallas K, Lucky Date, Kill the Buzz & Manse and Mako, Paris & Simo
Invite Only
Deauville Beach Resort
The official Winter Music Conference Hotel, the Deauville Beach Resort (6701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-865-8511) will hold down the pool parties and the panel discussions.
Tuesday, March 24
Pool Party – WMC Paradise World Music Festival Present Caribbean Invasion, 1 Noon to 10:00 PM: TBD
Jazz Club – WMC Sleeping Giant Present A Night with Serafin, 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM: Serafin, Scooter & Lavelle, Scotty Boy, Kristina Sky, DJ Frenzi, DJ JB, Ronix, DJ Devile and more
Wednesday, March 25
Pool Party -WMC Vega Records & Vagabonds-At-Large present The Funkified Poolside Get-Down Jam BBQ, 12:00 Noon to 10:00 PM: Louie Vega and Friends, Soul Clap, Anane’ Vega, Josh Milan, Mr. V, Nick Monaco, Sa’d Ali. Special Live Performances By: George Clinton and the P-Funk Allstars, Bebe Winans, Karen Clark
Jazz Club – WMC Housestationradio.com, 6:00 PM to 4:00 AM: Guido P, Gigi Frassanito, N’Dinga Gaba, Giulio Bonaccio, Mark Di Meo, Gerardo Smedile, Derrick Brown and more.
Thursday, March 26
WMC International Dance Music Awards, poolside 8pm – 11pm: Luciana with Arcadia and more. (Invite Only).
Jazz Club – WMC Barbara Tucker 30 Years “Ascension” 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM: Robin S, Kenny Bobien, Barbara Tucker, Dawn Tallman, Charlotte Small, Bryan Coxx, Franco Moiraghi, DJ Q
Friday, March 27
Jazz Club – WMC We Live Here 7:00 PM – 5:00 AM: DVRT, Pablo Fe, Diaga, Spinnzinn, Roly G, Sanedrachunter, Eddie Lopez, Peter Parrado, Alej Varez and Ashley Powers.
Saturday, March 28
Pool Party – WMC South African Invasion 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM: Fresh, Euphonik, Lars B, Zandy, Sunshine, DJ Salah, Fistaz, Black Motion, Roland Clark and Ryan Nathan.
Jazz Club – WMC Release! 2015 Party 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM: Kenny Dope, Terry Hunter, Deep House Providers.
Tickets: wantickets.com
Redbull Guesthouse @ Sagamore, The Art Hotel
Redbull Guesthouse is back and this time they’re taking over Sagamore, The Art Hotel (1671 Collins Ave., South Beach; 305-535-8088) with a lineup of daytime pool parties and late night breakfast club bashes.
Thursday, March 26 (Pool Party, 2-7 PM): Guy Gerber’s RUMORS
Guy Gerber, Chromeo (DJ set), Danny Tenaglia, Chaim
Friday, March 27 (Breakfast Club, 2-6 AM): Ladyfag & Seva Granik present: SHADE: MELTDOWN
Joris Voorn, Michael Magnan
Friday March 27 (Pool Party, 2-7 PM): HARD
Duke Dumont, Boys Noize b2b Destructo, Justin Martin b2b Ardalan, Gold Room b2b Le Youth, Kidnap Kid b2b special guest
Saturday March 28 (Breakfast Club, 2-6 AM): Seth Troxler’s Big Tittie Surprise
Seth Troxler, Jackmaster, DJ Tennis
Saturday March 28 (Pool Party, 2-7 PM): Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment
Lil Wayne, Questlove, Hudson Mohawke, Mannie Fresh and special guests
Sunday March 29 (Breakfast Club, 2-6 AM): RBMA Presents Dixon & DJ Harvey
Dixon, DJ Harvey
Sunday March 29 (Pool Party, 2-7 PM): Tropical
Kygo, The Magician, Thomas Jack, Sam Feldt, special guest Pete Tong
Invite Only
Rec Room at Gale South Beach
Rec Room at Gale South Beach (1690 Collins Ave., South Beach; 305-673-0199) promises to throw some of the hottest, underground parties of the week from 10 p.m.-5 a.m.
Tuesday, March 24
IHEARTCOMIX & JUKELY present Club IHC with Franki Chan, 4B, Danny Howard, Stooki Sound, Prince Fox, Regulators, Steffi Fox
Wednesday, March 25
Mad Decent featuring Alvaro, Boaz Van de Beatz & Mr Polska, Grandtheft, Jauz, Meaux Green, Party Favor, Twrk, UZ, Wiwek
Thursday, March 26
Night Bass f
eaturing AC Slater, Anna Lunoe, Ardalan, Astronomar, Bones, Hunter Siegel, Jack Beats, Shift K3y, Wax Motif, Wuki
Friday, March 27
Ape Drums, DJ Slink, Milo & Otis, Salva, Valentino Khan, What So Not
Saturday, March 29
No Neon featuring ACTION, AC SLATER, Autoerotique b2b Anna Lunoe, Chris Bushnell b2b Rowland Evans, Ghastly
Sunday, March 29
Enormous Tunes Showcase featuring EDX, Nora En Pure-Croatia Squad, My Digital Evemy, Calippo, Cedric Zeyenne, Flic Flac Frey, Me & My Toothbrush, R.O.N.N. aka Ron Carroll, Sons of Maria, Spada
All events are free entry and open to the public, RSVP required at jukely.com/s/yc7669/rsvp
For table reservations email Miami@recroomies.com or call (786)525-3199
Hyde Beach at SLS South Beach
Hyde Beach at SLS South Beach (1701 Collins Ave., South Beach; 305-674-1701) will once again prove to be one of the sexiest spots to bounce to the beats during Miami Music Week with this all star lineup.
Wednesday, March 25 – Luciano
Thursday, March 26 – Alesso
Friday, March 27 – NERVO and Friends
Armand Van Helden, Chuckie, Deorro & Panda Funk, Kaz James, Tchami, Ummet Ozcan, and other surprise guests.
Saturday, March 28 – Foxtail Pool Club featuring R3HAB and Gareth Emery
Borgore, EDX, EC Twins, Michael Woods, Danny Avila, Rebecca & Fiona and Bynon.
Sunday, March 29 – Dimitri Vega and Like Mike
Tickets & Table Reservations: nightlife.sbe.com/MiamiMusicWeek/
Enter Sweepstakes to win complimentary general admission with a guest to all five events on property during Miami Music Week, a meet and greet with select artists, a $200 food and beverage credit and SLS South Beach and Hyde Beach Miami Music Week branded apparel, here facebook.com/HydeBeachMiami.
Shelborne Wyndham Grand
Red Rabbit Presents is throwing down the pool parties at Shelborne Wyndham Grand (1801 Collins Ave., South Beach; 305-531-1271).
Thursday, March 26 (10am-10pm) The Kitchen Pool Party
DJ Craze, Just Blaze, Araab Muzik, & More. Special Guest Waka Flocka Flame
Friday, March 27 (10am-10pm) Sweat It Out Pool Party
Chris Lake, What So Not, Anna Lunoe, Amine Edge & Dance, Yolanda Be Cool & More
Saturday, March 28 (11am – 11pm) Sexy By Nature Pool Party hosted by Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano
Don Diablo, AN21 & Max Vangeli, John Dahlback & more
Sunday, March 29 (10am-10pm) The Exit Brunch
Pic Schimtz, Raul Boesel, Jetlag, & More
Tickets: shelbornepoolparties.wantickets.com
The Standard Spa
Party it up or wind down this WMC at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach (40 Island Ave., Venetian Causeway; 305-673-1717).
Friday, March 27, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Music production tech company, Native Instruments will announce and present its new technology, followed by cocktails in Lido Grill. Music curated by Nightmares on Wax.
Saturday, March 28, 7 p.m.
Standard Sounds Talks with special guests: Nico Perez, Co-founder of Mixcloud, Constantin Koehncke, Head of Marketing at Native Instruments, and Guy Gerber, Music producer & DJ. Mixcloud’s Nico Perez will moderate the dynamic discussion on how Djs collaborate today and the effect of new technology. Music curated by Jamie Jones.
Sunday, March 29, noon to sunset
Lazy Sunday BBQ with DJ sets by Guy Gerber and Chaim
Open to public. RSVP to miamievents@standardhotels.com, lazysunday@standardhotels.com
Shore Club South Beach
Shore Club (1901 Collins Ave., South Beach; 305-695-3100) x MMW presents the following pool parties from noon to 8 p.m..
Sunday, March 22
George Acosta and Friends- Epic Fail X Titus 1, Eran Hersh, George F,Jason Vernau, Scott Christian, Ayesik
Wednesday, March 25
Miami In Session with Tiger Records, with Special Guest David Tort, Armand Pena, Plastik Funk, 2 elements, Adam De Great, Augie Delarosa, Ben DJ, Dave Lambert, Dj Falk, Fredrico Scavo, George Acosta, H110, Kurd Maverick, Pay & White, Ollie Sanders, Vanillaz
Thursday, March 26
Love House with Hardrock Sofa, Swanky Tunes, Ben Gold, Gazzo, Kate Elsworth, Matisse Sadko
Friday, March 27
Reload Pool Parties Day 1 with Julian Ingrosso, The Cubeguys, EC Twins, Starkillers, Vicetone,Plastik Funk, Sick Individuals, Giovanetti, AN21
Clubhouse Jamboree, 8pm – 4am – DJ Timmy Regisford (club Shelter), Stan Zeff, Adam Rios, Mark Francis & Yuko Jikido
Saturday, March 28
Reload Pool Parties Day 2 with Wally Lopez, Prok Fitch, Harry Romero and Richard Grey
RedRoom at Shore Club – 10pm – 4am Uphoric Tv and Heineken present Ultra music after hours – featuring Crystal Method, LA Riots, Tommie Sunshine, Macy Gray
Sunday, March 29
Groove Cruise Present Cruise Controll pool party with George Acosta and Scooter and Lavelle, Anthony Atalla,Kristina Sky, Louis Dee, Ronnie G & Damion, Shoe Scene, Scotty Boy, Jason Vernau
Tickets: wantickets.com
Surfcomber Hotel
With tickets ranging from $30-$50, the Surfcomber (1717 Collins Ave., South Beach; 305-532-7715) is a classic WMC pool party destination with major talent on the turntables starting at noon and going to 11 p.m. every day.
Wednesday, March 25
DJ Mag Pool Party featuring Dimitri Vegas & Like mike, Seth Troxler & more
Thursday, March 26
All Gone Pete Tong Pool Party featuring Pete Tong, Deep Dish, Duke Dumont & more
Friday, March 27
Axtone Presents Miami 2015: Axwell & friends
Saturday, March 28
GET WET: Boris, Steve Lawler, Hector and more
Sunday, March 29
USED + ABUSED MMW Closing: Loco Dice, Chris Liebing, tINI & more
Tickets: surfcomber.wantickets.com/
National Hotel
A Miami Music Week mainstay, the National Hotel (1677 Collins Avenue, South Beach; 305-532-2311) has a smokin’ lineup all week long.
Saturday, March 21
OSCAR G & FRIENDS – MADE IN MIAMI: Oscar G, Cocodrills, Lazaro Casanova, Roland, Ralph Falcon, Patrick M, Ivano Bellini, Stryke
Thursday, March 26
MIXMASH MIAMI Pool Party: TBA
Friday, March 27
TOOLROOM in STEREO w/ MARK KNIGHT, CHUS + CEBALLOS & MORE: UMEK, Technasia, Dosem, Prok & Fitch, Adrian Hour, Rafa Barrios, Weiss
Saturday, March 28
SANDER VAN DOORN Presents DOORN POOL PARTY
Sunday, March 30
THE BORGORE POOL PARTY w/ Borgore & More! Panda Funk DJ Set, Jauz, Rain Man, Boots & Pants, Cedek, Crichy Crich, Exxsv, Ghastly Kayzo, Nick Hogan, Yultron & Very Special Guests TBA
Tickets: national.wantick
ets.com
Raleigh Hotel
No stranger to a good party, The Raleigh (1775 Collins Ave., South Beach; 305-534-6300) will welcome revelers around its iconic pool for the following parties.
Wednesday, March 25
Robbie Rivera Presents JUICY BEACH: Robbie Rivera & Bob Sinclair. Supporting Lineup TBA
Thursday, March 26
MOOD DAY POOL PARTY w/ Nicole Moudaber & Friends. Supporting Lineup TBA
Saturday, March 28
MY HOUSE POOL PARTY w/ Cedric Gervais & Friends. Supporting Lineup TBA
Tickets: raleigh.wantickets.com
Dream Hotel South Beach
The rooftop at the Dream Hotel (1111 Collins Ave., South Beach; 305-673-4747) will host a variety of pool parties for Miami Music Week.
Saturday, March 22, 2-7 p.m., Best Day Ever
Yes Julz, Norma Now
Tuesday, March 24, Noon-10 p.m.
Coyu, Doorly, Dosem, Matthias Tanzmann, Rodriguez Jr.
Wednesday, March 25, Hustling For House
DJ Sneka, Marco Faraone, Paolo Rocco, Yos & A Guy Called Amir
Thursday, March 26, 2-9 p.m. Light Bass Pool Party
AC Slater, Jack Beats, AMTRAC, Destructo, Jubilee, Mark Starr, Bones, Mike B, Posso, Shift K3Y, and Yolanda Be Cool
Friday, March 27, Noon-10 p.m. Cadenza
Michael Cleis, Argy, Eduardo de la Calle
Saturday, March 28, Junior Sanchez Presents Brobot Miami 2015 Pool Party
Junior Sanchez, Chocolate Puma, Todd Terry, Harry Romero, Kaz James, Aruthur Baker, Armand Pena, Blaqwell, Alexander Technique, Lupe Fuentes, Matthew Warren, Bakman
Sunday March 29, 2-9 p.m., Gina Turner & Friends
Gina Turner, Sluggers, Tony Quattro, Ben Finx, Snay
1 p.m. Yoga class taught by Gina Turner (doors open 12:30 p.m.)
Tickets: NightBassPoolParty.com and wantickets.com
Fifty Ultra Lounge at Viceroy Miami
Fresh off a $100,000 facelift, Fifty Ultra Lounge at the Viceroy (485 Brickell Ave., Brickell; 305-503-4400) is ready to throw a round of epic pool parties from noon-5 a.m.
Saturday, March 21 Aqua Beats at FIFTY Ultra Lounge
David Tort, Henrix, Digital Lab, Damaged Goods, Los de la Vega and Kito & Takshak.
Thursday, March 26 Funk Me, Funk You at FIFTY Ultra Lounge
Daytime: Sam Feldt, SNBRN, Mija, Felmax, Foreign Language, Jose Estrada, Kristin Rose and Steve Nova. Starting at 10 p.m.: Nom De Strip, Sick Individuals, Zav, eMkay, and Doug Riesco.
Friday, March 27 Nervous Rooftop Pool Party
Daytime: Josh Wink, Kevin Saunderson, Oscar G, Ralph Falcon and Todd Terry. Midnight: Cristian Arango and Miss Jennifer.
Saturday, March 28 Electric Splash at FIFTY Ultra Lounge
Daytime: EDX, Marcus Schossow and Third Party. Nighttime: Abel Ramos, Armand Pena, Dmitry Ko, Kimkat, My Digital Enemy, Plastik Funk, Richard Grey, Sebjak, Starkillers and Tom Swoon
VIP table and bottle service, call 305-503-4417 or email fifty@viceroymiami.com
Basement at The Miami Beach EDITION
Beats will be bouncing at the Discobox at Miami Beach EDITION’s (2901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 786-641-7119) Basement all week long.
Monday, March 23: Show Me Love Presents: Kryder, Normal Doray & Special Guests
Tuesday, March 24: DISCOBOX Presents: JAMIE JONES / LEE FOSS
Wednesday, March 25: Sci + Tec Presents: DUBFIRE / PAUL RITCH (live) / CARLO LIO / SHADED (live) / STIV HEY + Very Special Guest
Thursday, March 26: Def Mix & Vagabonds at Large Present: Frankie Knuckles Tribute Featuring DAVID MORALES / HECTOR ROMERO / QUENTIN HARRIS
Friday, March 27: DISCOBOX Presents: QUESTLOVE / DZA
Saturday, March 28: Resident Advisor Presents: ART DEPARTMENT / DENNIS FERRER / JIMMY EDGAR
Sunday, March 29: Disco, Funk and Soul Event Featuring a Very SPECIAL GUEST
Tickets: basementmiami.com/Events
This story was originally published March 19, 2015 at 5:03 AM.