The first Music Conference in South America
The event organisers are very passionate about helping to promote the South American Music scene, which makes a refreshing change. There were stands representing local record shops, radio stations and magazines etc and this is an area which will undoubtedly develop as the event grows. The seminars brought together local and international DJs and Music industry professionals to discuss topics such as DJ Agencies, Festivals and Record Labels. They even had headphones for the speakers and delegates so they could listen to translations, so that language was never a barrier.
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is a beautiful city with a lot of history, places to visit with numerous shops and restaurants to suit any tastes. There is so much to do, from city tours around all the amazing monuments, learning about Evita and seeing her morceluem, taking a ride on the river Plate or in the Delta or going out to a ranch to learn about the origins of the Gaucho Cowboy. Oh and of course there is eating steak! Yummy! Many of the DJ’s loved it so much they asked for their flights to be changed so they can stay for a few days more.
Misstress Barbara:
‘I really had an amazing time and an amazing set in Buenos Aires at the SAMC. I think it's about time that we bring our music down there. It's a beautiful place and people really like to party and dance and it's just about time that South America gets more included in our DJ travel plans!
The weather
On arrival in Buenos Aires, we were greeted by friendly faces, blue skies and sunshine, which immediately banished the feelings of tiredness. This is far from the mud baths of UK festivals
and you can expect scorching sunshine and clear blue skies with temperatures reaching the mid 30’s with not a cloud in the sky! Are you feeling jealous yet?
The crowd & atmosphere
The people are so friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere is amazing in every room. There were so many people but they didn’t seemed to mind being squashed and kept on dancing and jumping all night long.
The line-up & performances
As the sun started to set the venue really started to fill up and the atmosphere intensified. Way Out West were the only live act at the event and their performance was well received by a responsive crowd. All four rooms were amazing with the likes of Pete Tong, Nick Warren, Ricthie Hawtin and Francois K whipping the crowds up into a frenzy. The energy in the main room was amazing at the end of Judge Jules’ set as they released silver confetti from the ceiling onto the crowd. Each stage also had an LED display running across the front which told the crowd which DJ they were watching.
Jody Westernoff (Way Out West):
Yeah,I had a fantastic time!! Very enjoyable weekend away , in sunny Argentina! Extremely well organised event, massive venue, beautiful crowd, great hospitality! Lets hope this becomes a regular event.
The cost of everything
The exchange rate couldn’t be better with the pound being 6 to 1 against the Argentinian Peso. This means you can eat at the best restaurants and struggle to spend £10 a head including drinks. Clothes are cheap and so is the leather. Make sure you have room in your case to take back a nice leather jacket. It is a shoppers paradise! Even Way Out West couldn’t wait to hit the shops as soon as they arrived! Taxis are £1 - £2 to get you around town and even taxi ride form the airport to the city centre will only set you back a fiver.
The after parties
No one wanted the party to end when the music stopped at 6am and party goers spilled out into the city to continue the party elsewhere. One such party was at Mint where clubbers were still partying at 10am and some DJ’s realised that they might miss their flights home and had to rush back to the hotel to get their things! Not mentioning any names of course, but you know who you are!
Smokin Jo:
A great event, I'll definitely be back again!
Chilling by the pool
The Sheraton Hotel seemed to be where most of the DJs and press were staying and the pool was the perfect place to relax and do interviews. Although you needed your factor 30 suncream on or you’d be glowing by the time you hit the party later! Could this be the new Miami?
[in the picture: Jody Wisternoff and Justin Robertson]
Tall Paul:
I thought it was very well organized, and enjoyed the whole experience from start to finish. The crowd was great and the organizers done fantastic. See ya next year! (hopefully).
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