News added 15th April 2008

From the 28th – 30th May 2008 the first ever ‘International Music Summit’ will take place in the home of electronic music…Ibiza. Hailed as the “G8 of Music Conferences” and fronted by Pete Tong, the IMS promises a fresh approach to the industry standard music conference. At this time of momentous change in the music industry, the IMS has been created by leading industry professionals with an emphasis on enlisting fire breathing panels to excite and bring together key opinion formers within our industry.

At a time when the music industry is in a state of flux, the International Music Summit is offering 300 music industry professionals a unique opportunity to debate and shape the future of their industry, with unparalleled access to some of the most influential individuals in the business. The IMS provides a platform to address the key challenges electronic music faces, as well as showcasing the very best it has to offer.

Over fifty of the leading figures behind the music industry have now been named as panellists, lending heavyweight support to three days of intensively programmed events. Every aspect of the industry is represented including leading labels, agencies, management, festivals, promotions, press, mobile and digital content providers in both the live and electronic music arena thus proving that this IMS really does mean business.

Francois Kevorkian (Francois K) is confirmed as a key note speaker for the conference. Francois’ career spans over 30 years, as a pioneering DJ having played at venues such as Studio 54, Paradise Garage & The Loft in America and remixer for the likes of U2 and Diana Ross. His speech: ‘Past, Present, Future’ will reflect his 30 years at the cutting edge and his insights on survival going forward, something he tackles daily with his ever-relevant Wave Music imprint.

Tom Middleton will create the IMS anthem in a live 1 hour showcase recording. The following day, the track will be remixed, again live, by remixer of the moment, Radio Slave, before being passed over to the man of the conference, Pete Tong, to be synchronised into visuals from a leading TV show. He will do this with Adam Wolf from Pig Factory in Los Angeles, a leading source of music placement. In a pioneering move, the track will be auctioned off at the end of the conference to labels with all proceeds going to a local Ibiza charity. Keep an eye on the website for further information.

For all those interested in building new inroads for business development, the International Music Summit really is the place to be. The panels and talks focus on topics such as the exponential rise of the digital world, the controversial topic of whether the DJ Top 100 is hype or not, or the debate of whether the dance music industry needs a ruling body… please refer below for a full list of seminars & panels.

Confirmed names for Panels

Host: Pete Tong

Adam Bradley, Ad Bradley Music
Adam Wolf, Pig Factory
Amy Thomson, Dex-Ray
Andy McKay, Ibiza Rocks / Manumission
Andrea Pelino, Circo Loco
Andrew Keen, Author The Cult Of The Amateur
Ben Turner, Graphite Media
Beth Appleton, Universal Music
Bobby Simms, Popshop Entertainment/ Universal Music
Caroline Prothero, PromoOne
Cris Hearn, Primary Talent
Dave Jenkins, I-DJ Magazine
David Glick, Edge
David Levy, William Morris Agency
Dominic Anciano, Warner Music Entertainment
Francois Kervorkian, Wave
Frank Lampen, Independents United
Garry Blackburn, Anglo Management
Isaac Hidalgo, Eden
James Dury, Audience Magazine
Jason Bentley, KCRW / Music Supervisor
Joel Zimmerman, William Morris Agency
Judy Weinstein, Def Mix
Justin Pearse, DJ Download
Kim De Ruiter, Mercury Records
Kurosh Nasseri, Nasseri Music Business
Lesley Wright, DJ Magazine
Liz Miller, Beatport
Marcel Eingh, Sony BMG
Maria May, ITB
Mark Brown, CR2 Records
Matt Jagger, Naked Communications
Michael Cohen, AM Only
Natasha Kizzie, KLP
Paco Medina, Consell Insular
Patrick Bradley, Ingenious Media
Patrick Moxey, Ultra Records
Rachel Birchwood, IMD
Radio Slave, Artist
Ralf Luelsdorf, T-Mobile
Rob da Bank, BBC Radio 1 / Bestival / Sunday Best
Roger Wade, Brands Inc
Ross McGregor, Sony Computer Entertainment
Samuel Guetta, Ibiza-Voice
Serg Bienati, Club Class Management
Simon Dunmore, Defected Records
Steve Hulme, Pacha Recordings
Tim Clarke, IE Management
Tom Middleton, Artist

THE INDUSTRY SAYS ...

David Levy, William Morris Agency
Every year, the Ibizian summer is the tipping point for everything else that happens in electronic culture globally, on its dance floors and in every other aspect of the lifestyle surrounding it. So to finally have a true business forum take place at the beginning of each summer is a great development and one that William Morris Agency welcomes and intends to support.

Andy McKay, Ibiza Rocks
Ibiza has been at the epi-centre of music not only in Europe but throughout the World for many years and it's great to be involved in a Music Seminar that reflects that.

Geoff Oakes, Renaissance
It makes sense for what is the center of dance music for several months of the year to host the International Music Summit. Ibiza is the ideal time and place just before the summer hots up to indulge in some real business. I really look forward to attending.

THE PERFORMERS SAY ...

Rob da Bank, BBC Radio 1 / Sunday Best / Bestival
I am excited to be bringing Rob da Bank & Friends to the IMS in Ibiza. The island has always been a great focal point for the dance industry so it’s great to finally see it made official by the creation of the International music Summit. I intend to present the freshest showcase of new electronic bands to the occasion.

THE SCHEDULE…

WEDNESDAY 28th May 08 (Hotel Atzaró)

Does Dance Music Need a Ruling Body? A discussion

Speaker: Dance music in India

PANEL SYNC: SYNC OR SWIM?

Workshop 1: Tom Middleton creates the IMS anthem

Q&A Session 1: Dance music on the radio

PANEL IBIZA 2008: THE YEAR OF CHANGE

THURSDAY 29th May 08 (Hotel Fenicia)

Speaker: Financial investment in dance

PANEL BRANDS: SHOW ME THE MONEY!

Workshop 2: IMS anthem is remixed

Q&A Session 2: Digital dance music

PANEL LIVE & RECORDED MUSIC: JOINING THE DOTS

FRIDAY 30th May 08 (Hotel Fenicia and legendary Hotel Pikes)

Speaker: Festivals and the future

PANEL DIGITAL: DIGITAL DARWINISM?

Workshop 3: IMS anthem is synchronised to TV

PANEL DJ MAG TOP 100: DON’T BELIEVE THE HYPE

www.internationalmusicsummit.com

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