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WOMEX Festival and Convention

WOMEX Festival and Convention

WOMEX is the most important international music meeting in the world and the biggest conference of the global music scene. Long regarded as an essential annual ground for all music lovers - interact with over 2,700 industry professionals (including 300 performing artists) from more than 92 countries representing 1450 companies. Attend more than 30 conferences and mentoring sessions, learn from more than 60 expert speakers, experience more than 60 exclusive music showcases. Watch 16 films and documentaries...

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Posted on: 26/09/2019   Categories: Industry Event News

MaMA celebrates its 10th birthday!

MaMA celebrates its 10th birthday!

2009 – 2019...

With more than 5,900 professionals in attendance, more than 150 conferences and debates, focus and other workshops around the key topics of the music industry and nearly 400 French and international speakers, MaMA is the largest professional gathering of the music industry in France.

These 10 years were spent providing the best support possible to professionals aiming to remain at the edge of innovation in a challenging industry known for its constant transformation....

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Posted on: 26/09/2019   Categories: Industry Event News

Live UK SUMMIT

Live UK SUMMIT

With a move to a new venue after 12 years at its previous location, the annual LIVE UK Summit conference and networking event for the live music industry is adding new panels and features to the one-day event.

Under the banner New Venue, New Date, New Focus, the event is set to take place on Wednesday 30 October at London's new Hard Rock Hotel and its convention space Great Cumberland Place.

New conference sessions include Everyday People, covering diversity and gender balance...

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Posted on: 29/08/2019   Categories: Industry Event News

ILMC Production Meeting Shapes Up

ILMC Production Meeting Shapes Up

On Tuesday 5 March, the ILMC Production Meeting (IPM) welcomes 200 of the world's most respected production professionals and suppliers for a day of hosted conversation and networking. Topics this year include The Show Must Go On, which looks at improving the mental and physical wellbeing of production crews, followed by a discussion on the Challenges...

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Posted on: 14/02/2019   Categories: Industry Event News

Event Production Show 26th - 27th February 2019, Olympia London

Event Production Show 26th - 27th February 2019, Olympia London

This year's instalment of The Event Production Show is set to be the most prolific yet, with industry legends confirmed to host informative seminars on Music and Festival Production. Industry heavyweights Harvey Goldsmith and Vince Power are both set to host educational sessions and panels where they will share and discuss their unmatched experience in the music and events industry.

Both promoters' sessions are free to attend on The Main Stage and will be invaluable to any music industry...

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Posted on: 14/02/2019   Categories: Industry Event News

Live UK SUMMIT

Live UK SUMMIT

THE FIRST panellists have been announced for the 12TH annual LIVE UK Summit, to be held on Thursday 11 October in London's West End.

Focussing on the venues sector, the Supply & Demand panel will feature NEC Group MD of Arenas Phil Mead and VMS Live founder Steve Forster, while Fields of Change include the Association of Independent Festivals' Membership & Project's Coordinator
Phoebe Rodwell.

Speakers on The Big Ticket will include Ticketmaster vice-president (VP)...

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Posted on: 27/09/2018   Categories: Industry Event News

THE GATEWAY TO THE FRENCH MUSIC MARKET

THE GATEWAY TO THE FRENCH MUSIC MARKET

With more than 5,600 attending professionals, MaMA is the greatest French gathering of the music industry. By day, MaMA suggests a conference program featuring over 150 panels, keynotes, workshops, match-making sessions, cocktails for music industry actors.

There's also MaMA Invent, the dedicated space to the integration of innovation in and for the music industry. This operation offers solutions for: Artist Factory, Live Music Factory and Label Factory.

By night, MaMA transforms...

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Posted on: 27/09/2018   Categories: Industry Event News

WOMEX – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 24–28 October 2018

The biggest World Music Expo and conference of the global music scene, features a trade fair, curated programs, talks, films, and a showcase festival.

WOMEX is one of its kind places to meet and network with the key players of the global music community. Forge new business partnerships with who's who of the music business while keeping you up to date with industry issues and trends at the conference. Discover music from all over the world, showcased on multiple stages, customized club...

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Posted on: 27/09/2018   Categories: Industry Event News

20 – 23 September 2017 - Hamburg

20 – 23 September 2017 - Hamburg

The Reeperbahn Festival will present more than 800 events spanning a range of genres in locations around Hamburg's Reeperbahn, in Germany. It's one of the most important meeting places for the music industry worldwide. In addition to some 500 concerts, the festival programme includes events in the fields of fine art, film, and literature as well as a conference programme that is designed for professionals active in the music and creative digital industries and features sessions, showcases, networking...

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Posted on: 15/09/2017   Categories: Industry Event News

18 – 20 October 2017 - Paris

18 – 20 October 2017 - Paris

MaMA is a music festival and convention based in Paris for the international music industry actors. This event offers a gateway to the French music market. MaMA is the first place to meet and exchange for all the music industry sector : majors or independents, producers and promoters, venues and festivals, bookers and agents, record companies, publishers, promotion companies, media ... And obviously artists.

Program features: live acts, international meetings, conferences, workshops, talks,...

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Posted on: 15/09/2017   Categories: Industry Event News

25 – 29 October 2017 - Katowice

25 – 29 October 2017 - Katowice

WOMEX – the World Music Expo – is the most international music meeting in the world and the biggest conference of the global music scene, featuring a trade fair, conference sessions, films and a showcase festival. It travels around Europe and this year we hit Katowice, Poland!

Around 2,500 professionals come together every October from more than 90 countries, making WOMEX not only the number one networking platform for the world music industry, but also the most diverse music...

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Posted on: 15/09/2017   Categories: Industry Event News

Reeperbahn Festival

Reeperbahn Festival

21 – 24 September 2016

Hamburg / Germany

https://www.reeperbahnfestival.com/en/

From 21 – 24 September 2016, the Reeperbahn Festival will present more than 700 events spanning a range of genres in locations around Hamburg's Reeperbahn. Since its debut in 2006, the Reeperbahn Festival has grown to become one of the most important meeting places for the music industry worldwide, and, as Germany's...

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Posted on: 08/08/2016   Categories: Industry Event News

Marcel Albers: "EPIC will take over Eurosonic next year"

Marcel Albers:

He is joking of course, without Eurosonic there would be no EPIC, but new coordinator Marcel Albers does have a point. His conference is becoming more impressive by the year. This third edition will be spread out over three days, situated at a stone's throw from De Oosterpoort conference. Cross the street, then the bridge and three minutes later you'll be in front of the Hampshire Hotel, where EPIC provides you with an abundance of panel discussions, pitches and new applications for concerts,...

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Posted on: 08/12/2015   Categories: Industry Event News

WOMEX Budapest

WOMEX Budapest

This year taking place in Budapest, Hungary WOMEX is "The most important international professional market of world music of every kind. This international fair brings together professionals from the worlds of folk, roots, ethnic and traditional music and also includes concerts, conferences and documentary films. It contributes to networking as an effective means of promoting music and culture of all kinds across frontiers." UNESCO Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity

Made in Berlin...

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Posted on: 22/09/2015   Categories: Industry Event News

MaMa Paris

MaMa Paris

FROM THE 14th TO THE 16TH OF OCTOBER 2015, 3 DAYS OF CONCERTS AND INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS IN PARIS – PIGALLE MONTMARTRE

Now an established international event for the music industry, MaMA known as 'the gateway to the French music market' attracts over 4300 French and international professionals.

Following the success of the 2014 edition, MaMA will return for 3 days of live music and professional meetings in Paris, the event will take place on 14 to 16 of October...

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Posted on: 21/09/2015   Categories: Industry Event News

Venues Day 2015 - Pre-booking Open for Venues

Venues Day 2015 - Pre-booking Open for Venues

Venues Day 2015 takes place on Tuesday 20 October at Ministry of Sound, London. Pre-booking for venues only is now open and booking for all delegates will open on 14 September.

Since the first Venues Day event in December 2014, awareness of the precarious position in which the UK's small independent venues find themselves has grown enormously. Music Venue Trust, the charity created to champion and protect the nation's grassroots music, continues to lead this work and is putting together...

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Posted on: 09/09/2015   Categories: Industry Event News

Reeperbahn Festival l Sept. 23-26, 2015 l Hamburg/Germany

The Reeperbahn Festival combines concerts in a variety of pop-cultural genres with an arts programme and a platform for professionals in the music and digital industries. It is Germany's largest club festival and has grown to become one of the most important meeting places for the music industry worldwide.

The 30,000 visitors can choose from a total of 600 events, including around 400 concerts, 30 arts highlights, and more than 150 programmes of Reeperbahn Festival Conference. Reeperbahn...

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Posted on: 01/09/2015   Categories: Industry Event News

The Live UK Summit 2015

The Live UK Summit 2015

The aim of The Summit conference and awards is to reflect this vibrant, fast-moving industry where the winners are those who have entrepreneurial drive and the ability to create and embrace opportunities.

The energy that sustains this industry, both domestically and on a global scale, in delivering new talent, staging spectacular events and pushing the boundaries in production – is the very essence of The Summit.

As well as conference sessions and discussion groups, the event...

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Posted on: 01/09/2015   Categories: Industry Event News

BMC ANNOUNCES FULL PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMY PROGRAMME, PLUS LAUNCHED EVENT NETWORKING COMMUNITY WITH JUST 2 WEEKS TO GO!

BMC ANNOUNCES FULL PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMY PROGRAMME, PLUS LAUNCHED EVENT NETWORKING COMMUNITY WITH JUST 2 WEEKS TO GO!

5th & 6th June 2015

Brighton Dome and various city venues

www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk

Aimed at experienced music industry delegates, those looking to break into the electronic music industry, aspiring DJ'S/Producers and dance music fans. BMC offers an array of opportunities for attendees to form new business relationships, learn their craft, showcase product and talent, expand existing networks...

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Posted on: 21/05/2015   Categories: Industry Event News

The Great Escape 2015

The Great Escape 2015

The Great Escape returns to Brighton for it's 10th anniversary taking place 14th-16th May. Line up includes Lapsley, Shamir, Slaves, Ibeyi, The Cribs, Gaz Coombes, Tkay Maidza, Lion Babe, Blossoms, Baxter Dury, Django Django, Swim Deep, SongHoy Blues and 400+ more artists as well as the CMU Insights convention strands, targeted networking and delegate parties.

Saver delegate passes are close to selling out, to purchase discounted passes CLICK...

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Posted on: 15/04/2015   Categories: Industry Event News

MUSEXPO 2015

MUSEXPO 2015

MUSEXPO 2015 (April 26 – 29) is a must attend for any artist or music/media industry professional looking to grow their footprint globally. Confirmed to attend for 2015 already includes an incredible list of industry leaders which you can view by clicking HERE. Additionally, the 2015 program will recognize radio and music visionary George Ergatoudis (Head of...

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Posted on: 24/03/2015   Categories: Industry Event News

Canadian Music Week | May 1-10, 2015 | Toronto, Canada

Canadian Music Week | May 1-10, 2015 | Toronto, Canada

Canadian Music Week is Canada's largest and most influential music and media conference and festival. Attracting delegates from all over the world, it is a convergence point for artists and industry to engage in current issues; gain insights on trends and digital innovations; network; and build lasting relations with tomorrow's leaders. Content covers the spectrum of sound recording, new media, broadcast, live touring, film, songwriting and publishing, distribution and emerging technologies.

2015...

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Posted on: 24/03/2015   Categories: Industry Event News

Is it a Bird? Is it a Plane?

Is it a Bird? Is it a Plane?

Dust off that spandex and hose down those Y-fronts, because ILMC is back... and this time it's super!

The 27th edition of the invitation-only event will once again take place in London, at the Royal Garden Hotel, welcoming over 1,000 of the leading heroes and villains of the live music world.

In response to delegate feedback, the schedule of ILMC is shifting forward, running from Thursday evening to late afternoon on Sunday. So in addition to the usual galaxy of events, panels,...

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Posted on: 25/02/2015   Categories: Industry Event News

Masters of the Universe headliners confirmed

Masters of the Universe headliners confirmed

THE FIRST participants in the most popular panel at the LIVE UK Summit – Masters of the Universe – have been confirmed.

Solo's John Giddings, of the Isle of Wight Festival founder and agent for the Rolling Stones, Madonna and U2; former AEG Live international president Rob Hallett; CAA's Paul Franklin – agent for Jessie J, The Saturdays, McBusted and Laura Mvula, and The Agency Group's Geoff Meall – agent for Muse, Paramore and Sum 41, will undoubtedly enthral delegates...

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Posted on: 26/09/2014   Categories: Industry Event News

WOMEX – the World Music Expo / Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain / 22 – 26 Oct 2014

WOMEX – the World Music Expo / Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain / 22 – 26 Oct 2014

This year taking place in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain, WOMEX is "The most important international professional market of world music of every kind. This international fair brings together professionals from the worlds of folk, roots, ethnic and traditional music and also includes concerts, conferences and documentary films. It contributes to networking as an effective means of promoting music and culture of all kinds across frontiers."

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Posted on: 26/09/2014   Categories: Industry Event News

Reeperbahn Festival - September 17-20, 2014, Hamburg/Germany

Reeperbahn Festival - September 17-20, 2014, Hamburg/Germany

International Talents, Trends and Trade

The Reeperbahn Festival is Germany's largest club festival and is one of the three most important meeting places for the music and digital industries in Europe. Under the heading 'Talents, Trends & Trade' the festival offers around 600 wide-ranging events in more than 70 venues on and around Hamburg's Reeperbahn. Over 30,000 visits are expected to attend the ninth edition of the Reeperbahn Festival – and they can look forward to the most...

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Posted on: 07/08/2014   Categories: Industry Event News

Berlin Music Week

Berlin Music Week

Berlin Music Week has established itself and takes place from 3rd to 7th September for the 5th time.
Under the motto Music Released this year's Berlin Music Week WORD! Conference will set its focus on the changes digitalisation and global connectivity are causing to music, tech and start-ups. The conference will introduce new players and stakeholders and also present a whole new way of looking at the music industry. Panels, matchmakings and elevator pitches will give attendees the chance...

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Posted on: 07/08/2014   Categories: Industry Event News

PRIVATE JET CHARTER – SPONSOR THE TPi AWARDS

PRIVATE JET CHARTER – SPONSOR THE TPi AWARDS

Dressed to impress in our best little black dresses and a glass of bubbles to hand, the ladies at Private Jet Charter set out to catch up with some old faces and make a few new friends with some of the best in the live music production industry at the 2014 TPi Awards.

Host for the night was none other than that 'Fun Lovin' Criminal' himself, Huey Morgan. With a larger than life personality, the only time we saw Huey lost for words all night was when the award for the 'Favourite Travel...

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Posted on: 02/03/2014   Categories: Industry Event News, Featured Client Profiles

THE GREAT ESCAPE 2014 ANNOUNCES FIRST 100 ARTISTS

THE GREAT ESCAPE 2014 ANNOUNCES FIRST 100 ARTISTS


• KELIS WITH SUPPORT FROM ELLA EYRE CONFIRMED FOR BRIGHTON DOME
• FIRST ARTISTS FROM LEAD INTERNATIONAL PARTNER 'MUSIC FINLAND' ANNOUNCED
• LAST CHANCE TO BUY TICKETS AT THE EARLY BIRD RATE

Today, The Great Escape is excited to reveal the first 100 artists confirmed for 2014, including the Saturday night billing for the festival's biggest stage.

For the 9th year running The Great Escape 2014 will open the UK festival season, showcasing 400 of the...

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Posted on: 24/01/2014   Categories: Industry Event News

BRIGHTON MUSIC CONFERENCE - April 11th & 12th 2014

BRIGHTON MUSIC CONFERENCE - April 11th & 12th 2014

Get your discounted ticket to Brighton Music Conference 2014: Electronic music's most influential companies & thought leaders meet in April - www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk

Electronic music's most influential companies and thought leaders will meet in April for the first annual Brighton Music Conference. With a strong focus on business and education, the two day UK event is backed by leading industry bodies...

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Posted on: 24/01/2014   Categories: Industry Event News

LIVE UK SUMMIT - 17 October 2013 - Radisson Blu Portman Hotel, London

LIVE UK SUMMIT - 17 October 2013 - Radisson Blu Portman Hotel, London

More than 70 expert panelists and speakers – including promoters, festival organisers and artiste managers, as well as MPs and peers – are being lined-up for The Big Picture, the theme of October's LIVE UK Summit conference and networking event.

Previous Summits have been two-day events, but this year all the key sessions are being packed into a one-day extended business and networking extravaganza.

Discussion panels will include:

The Discovery Panel –...

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Posted on: 08/10/2013   Categories: Industry Event News

WOMEX – the World Music Expo / Cardiff, Wales, UK / 23 – 27 Oct 2013

WOMEX – the World Music Expo / Cardiff, Wales, UK / 23 – 27 Oct 2013

This year taking place in Cardiff, Wales, UK, WOMEX is "The most important international professional market of world music of every kind. This international fair brings together professionals from the worlds of folk, roots, ethnic and traditional music and also includes concerts, conferences and documentary films. It contributes to networking as an effective means of promoting music and culture of all kinds across frontiers."

UNESCO Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity
Made in...

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Posted on: 08/10/2013   Categories: Industry Event News

Reeperbahn Festival - September 25-28, 2013, Hamburg/Germany

Reeperbahn Festival - September 25-28, 2013, Hamburg/Germany

International Talents, Trends and Trade

Whether music lover, industry professional, art enthusiast or avid festivalgoer - Germany's largest club festival presents more than 400 wide-ranging events in over 70 venues. Featuring international newcomers, an extensive arts programme, a business platform for companies and organisations in the international music and digital industry. The Reeperbahn Festival is one of the three most important music industry platforms in Europe and an indicator...

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Posted on: 03/09/2013   Categories: Industry Event News