One of the most anticipated annual events on the global music calendar (and the only longstanding awards event dedicated to the EDM industry), the International Dance Music Awards (IDMAs) generate over two million votes from music enthusiasts in 209 countries and territories every year to recognize and honor exceptional achievements in 57 award categories. This is the industry highlight at the center of WMC Week. Another unique aspect of the IDMAs is the convergence of industry legends and emerging talent alike. As part of its mission statement to serve as a platform for the advancement of the industry, the IDMAs place particular emphasis on innovative artists and industry. As music continues to evolve the IDMAs have emerged as an essential platform for career launching appearances.
The awards will be announced at the 31st annual Winter Music Conference, right before Ultra Music Festival kicks off on March 18-20, 2016. If you consider yourself informed on all aspects of EDM–from the mainstream to the underground–you should definitely vote for your favorites of last year HERE (ends March 2, 2016).
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Winter Music Conference (WMC) is an electronic music conference held in Miami, Florida and is aimed at industry professionals, producers, artists, promoters, record labels, and enthusiasts. There are various seminars, panels, workshops, parties, DJ spinoffs, and networking events for those in the industry or looking to learn more about the industry.
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