Rio Music Conference united a once fragmented and dispersed electronic music market into what is now the largest gathering of electronic music and entertainment in the Southern Hemisphere. RMC has transformed into an essential entity in Latin American nightlife, producing shows and events throughout the year, with the label RMC Official Event. The conference lasts from February 19th until March 4th and is divided into two legs. There is the conference (seminars, workshops and business fair) from Feb. 19th – 21st in Hotel Pestana, and the festival from Feb. 22nd - Mar. 4th in Marina da Glória. 2014 also marks the first edition of Club Week Rio, in which dozens of nightclubs in the city offer discounts and advantages to the participants of RMC from Feb. 19th until March 4th.
As usual, there are a number of acts we are looking forward to this year as well as a DJ contest. RMC has joined forces with Mixcloud and Dance Paradise Radio in search of new Brazilian talent. Each week, three winners are chosen from the pool of 20-30-minute mixes participants have uploaded on Soundcloud. Those winners are awarded airtime on Dance Paradise FM and are placed in the finals. The team of professional judges will all vote on their favorite mix, which will establish the final winner. The winner will get to play during the closing night of RMC on March 4th and will receive four passes to the festival, among other prizes. Click here for full details.
The conference serves to discuss major and current issues facing the electronic dance music industry as well as future trends. Check out the event roster below:
Feb. 18th – Boiler Room Rio De Janeiro
This Boiler Room session features tunes by celebrated local artists, such as Nepal and Mauricio Lopes.
Feb. 22nd - Steve Aoki
After the conference, RMC has its festival in Marina da Glória during Carnival. This year, RMC presents a special pre-carnival night with Steve Aoki. The American DJ and producer is also the founder of Dim Mak Records.
Feb. 28th– Ask 2 Quit, Felguk & Fatboy Slim
Ask 2 Quit is the group consisting of DJ Marcelo CIC, DJ Leo Janeiro and VJ Vgalume. Internationally acclaimed Brazilian duo, Felguk, is also playing along with British legend, Fatboy Slim.
Mar. 1st (Saturday of Carnival) – Roger Lyra, Jhonny Glovez, Wolfpack, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
Roger Lyra and Jhonny Glovez are Brazilian DJs and Wolfpack is a group from Seattle. EDM superstars Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have played some of the worlds largest festivals, such as Tomorrowland, Mysteryland, Electric Daisy Carnival, Creamfields, Electric Zoo, Ultra, and the list goes on…
Mar. 2nd – Marco Carola, DJ Renato Ratier, more TBA.
Father of techno, Marco Carola, is a special guest of the evening along with Brazilian DJ, producer and entrepreneur, Renato Ratier.
Mar. 3rd– Ana Paula (Brazil), Nacho Chapado (Spain), Tony Moran (USA) and Phil Romano (Italy)
RMC has teamed up with Rio Lifestyle and is throwing a special night to celebrate its gay audience featured an international line-up.
Mar. 4th– Armin van Buuren
The Dutch DJ and producer has been nominated as the Best DJ in the World by DJ Magazine and is closing out the event. The winner of the DJ contest will also be playing a DJ set tonight.
