The second Ibiza International Music Summit was declared a resounding success as its Grand Finale drew to a close. This finale gig saw headliners Basement Jaxx thrill crowds at an open-air concert at a packed Dalt Villa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has never before been allowed to host a contemporary music event. They were joined by Filthy Dukes, host Pete Tong and Rob da Bank.

The conference attracted nearly 400 delegates from 29 countries, up by 30% on the first year (IMS launched in 2008). Including invited speakers from around the world there were over 450 of the…

The International Music Summit is shaping up as a force to be reckoned with, with just under 150 delegate badges left available, inventive panel discussions with leading industry figures announced, intimate evening showcases and now a spectacular grand finale to open the summer season.

The three-day music summit, which will be held at the Ibiza Gran Hotel from the 27-29th May 2009, will culminate with a dazzling live event at the stunning location in Ibiza’s Dalt Vila. This famous UNESCO World Heritage site will set the spectacular backdrop for the IMS: 09 Grande Finale with a live show featuring the…

The first line-up of artists and industry panelists for the second International Music Summit was today announced. Returning to the dance capital of the world, Ibiza, the essential high-profile music gathering takes place May 27-29 at the island’s luxurious new five-star Gran Hotel. After the success of 2008’s inaugural event, IMS has swiftly eclipsed other music conferences to establish itself as the single most important destination for the global dance industry, artists and executives, to do business.
The keynote interview will be with pioneering techno artist Richie Hawtin, who will take part in an hour long discussion with IMS…

The International Music Summit (IMS) is set to return to Ibiza on May 27-29th 2009 after swiftly establishing itself as one of the most talked about music conferences of the year. Last year’s hugely successful inaugural summit brought together 300 of the most influential players at the cutting edge of the electronic music industry, marking the successful arrival of the key business and networking event in the dance music calendar.

Pete Tong, summit co-founder states “what happened in Ibiza [last year] will impact our future and the way the music industry moves forward. The response was overwhelming; people walked away…

The inaugural International Music Summit in Ibiza has responded to the challenges facing the electronic music industry and marked the successful arrival of a new forum in the dance music calendar.

Attended by many of the most senior, proactive and heavyweight industry figures and artists in today’s scene, the future of the industry was fiercely debated over three days of intensely programmed panels and events. Legendary music producer and Key Note speaker Francois K exclaimed that the IMS was “The most amazing conference I’ve ever seen. I am looking forward to seeing what this grows into next year”. Simply, lots…