Deeper Substance jetsetter Demi provides his take on Miami's 2005 Winter Music Conference with an interesting look at how he spent his time. From the parties he enjoyed most to getting kicked out of a certain big name club Demi's WMC Perspective for RA follows.

On his current hair situation;
" Big and round, sculpting it into the perfect microphone."

- Demi, WMC 2005

What was the best gig at this year's WMC?
Best gig was undoubtedly Howells' party at Bed again coupled with the afterparty at the excellent Pawn Shop. Dancing and chanting with fist in the air from 10pm Thursday night right through till 2pm the next day as various pictures I think testify... I blame the bloody DJs...

What party or venue would you liked to have played at?
The Pawn Shop hands down. BED is a great intimate venue as well with the right sound system in place

Which track do you remember going off the most?
I think the most obvious one I heard played by many jocks was the Pump up The Jam mix which was always going to get cheered on, even by myself so that would be the standout one.

What kind of music, events, DJs or live acts would you liked to have seen or seen more of at this year's WMC?
I think the live element is something that should be introduced more as well. I think it is going down on record to say there were over 1000 DJ's at some point playing that week. That number is crazy especially with such a short time frame. The Ultra festival is key to this being a more prominent feature but I remember seeing the likes of Royskopp, Metro Area in previous years and there was nothing more pleasurable than drinking in the sun dancing away to acts like these.

What's the status on you're current hair situation?
Oh geez... you seen the pictures on your galleries no? I’m not going to hear the last of it. Right now it is growing prosperously thank you very much. Big and round, sculpting it into the perfect microphone.

Who had you laughing this year?
Ashley Casselle at Bed and then Pawn Shop – love the guy and hadn't seen him for a while. And Ben Lost as well especially during a certain cross-dressing incident with a few girls after the Pawn Shop

What was the first thing you did once you checked into your hotel...
I was staying with a friend I know who lives in Miami. Had the biggest joint if I recall and whacked on some summer goodness on the decks.

Was the WMC for you all about... a. tan lines b. drink lines c. guestlist lines d. other?
Definitely not the tan line as I have come back more pale looking than ever. Drink lines would be more accurate description. Shot lines to be exact.

Are there any rumours about yourself or others that you'd like to clear up?
I am straight although it is a lot of fun with the trannies and gays messing about. They are a lot of fun people to be around I don’t care what anyone says and just watching them is hilarious J and yes the afro is still growing on my head.

And just to clarify without a doubt one of the shadiest clubs I have ever had the experience of going to, SPACE. Aside from being thrown out of the club myself, how they treat the clubbers in there is nothing short of disgraceful. I heard of friends who had bought those 3-5 day passes and still had trouble getting in and treated like animals outside.

Although I got thrown out for what may appear something so mild the fact is that club will do ANYTHING to make sure they can get in as many people as possible and paying. Think about it - if they know that there are still 200-300 people outside trying to get in and willing to pay at least $100 and tip off the bouncer they will hunt through that entire club to try and chuck anyone out for the slightest of things. It is intimidating almost just being there with how the security and staff behave. I have heard many other stories of friends also who have had a good beating from these scumbags and want something in the press or from you guys written up about that club. It’s a sorry state of affairs when you experience and hear stories like that.

And finally, yes, the Deeper Substance Records launch is iminent. A big project that we have had in the pipeline for a while - all demos to lawrie@deepersubstance.com.

Sum up the 2005 WMC in 5 or less words.
Too busy, previous years better.