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The World Music Expo (WOMEX) will return for its 23rd edition in 2017. WOMEX is an international networking platform for the world music industry. The annual five-day event comprises a bustling Trade Fair, Showcase Festival, Conference, and Film programme, as well as festive Opening and Award ceremonies. From 25-29th October 2017, the Cidade da Cultura will once again play host the bustling Trade Fair, in-depth Conference Sessions on burning topics, boundary-pushing Films, Daycases and more, with the Nighttime Showcases spread…
Find out more »Iceland Airwaves has come a long way since its inception in an airplane hangar at Reykjavík Airport. Nowadays the festival is regarded as the biggest…
Find out more »Since its very beginning in 2008, Sonic Visions Music Conference & Festival has developed into one of the Rockhal’s annual key events where the music industry actually gets to meet the artist and vice-versa. The 2015 edition awaits you with a series of hands-on workshops, theme-oriented panels with high-profile speakers and a bunch of networking opportunities where artists and (future) music professionals can find the information they need to push their project further. The topics, which are mostly treated from…
Find out more »Eurosonic Noorderslag is a European Music Platform with a proven track record for helping new acts break into the international music scene. Two showcase festivals (Eurosonic and Noorderslag) let musical talent present themselves to an international audience of music lovers and professionals. Eurosonic is the stepping stone for European acts, taking place in Gronigen’s city centre. Noorderslag presents the best Dutch music and takes place at Gronigen’s De Oosterpoort. Eurosonic Noorderslag has been responsible for kick-starting the careers of European…
Find out more »The International Ticketing Association (INTIX) connects entertainment professionals with the education, innovation, tools, and relationships necessary to ignite success. By joining INTIX you are instantly connected to a network of ticketing, sales, technology, finance and marketing professionals who work in the entertainment industry. Members represent companies all across the United States, Canada and 25 countries from around the globe. The INTIX Annual Conference & Exhibition is the industry’s premier event of the year — a three-day professional development forum with a…
Find out more »The 2018 edition of ILMC Production Meeting (IPM) takes place in London on 6 March, the day before the annual ILMC conference. Over the last decade, IPM has become one of the foremost platforms for international production professionals to meet, network and discuss the most pressing issues affecting the industry, with delegates attending from as far afield as Australia, Africa and the Middle East. Around 250 of the world’s most renowned production managers; sound and lighting engineers; venue personnel; suppliers…
Find out more »The 10th edition of the Green Events and Innovations Conference (GEI) will return to the ILMC, London, on 6 March 2018. GEI is presented by A Greener Festival and Bucks New University in partnership with ILMC, and welcomes around 150 professionals working, or with an interest in, environmental initiatives at live events. As the industry’s response to environmental management matures, GEI continues to demonstrate the latest solutions and technologies for practical event management. The conference mixes practical case studies and presentations from around the world,…
Find out more »The International Live Music Conference (ILMC) has been the foremost meeting place for live music professionals worldwide for 30 years. The invitation-only event takes place in March each year, welcoming over 1,000 decision makers from over 60 countries. With three days of meetings, panels, workshops, networking and events relating to the global concert and festival business, ILMC is THE key platform for serious players wanting to stay ahead of the game. ILMC‘s various panels and workshops are mixed in with…
Find out more »M4music is a non-commercial festival aimed at promoting the local pop music scene. It is organised by the Migros Culture Percentage, a private promoter of culture. The latest developments in pop music are discussed at the Conference. These discussions are often picked up by the media and thus made accessible to a wider public. The conference will address the music industry’s most pressing current issues. Björn Beneditz, creative consultant and performer of Deichkind, will dwell on when and how multimedia-supported and ecstatic…
Find out more »As Europe’s largest B2B ticketing business meeting, TheTicketingBusiness Forum explores, debates and showcases the latest trends, innovations and technologies that will deliver the next generation of live entertainment ticketing solutions. The Forum incorporates TheTicketingBusiness Awards, recognising leadership, innovation and achievement in the application of technology in ticketing across sports, performing arts, music, cinema, live entertainment and visitor attractions.
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