K-pop tour spectacular confirms UK stadium debut
SM Entertainment has revealed details of a huge K-pop stadium spectacular coming to London as part of the label’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
In collaboration with London/Seoul-based concert producer and tech firm Frontrow, the company is bringing its SMTown Live concert to the UK for the first time this summer.
It will be held at London’s Allianz Stadium Twickenham on 28 June. EXO’s SUHO and CHANYEOL, NCT DREAM, WayV, RIIZE and NCT WISH head the first wave of performers confirmed for the show.
The event will mark the first time SM’s label-wide concert has visited Europe since 2010 in Paris
The event will mark the first time SM’s label-wide concert has visited Europe since 2010 in Paris.
SMTown LIVE 2025 launched last month with two sold-out concerts at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome in South Korea. Both Seoul concert dates sold out immediately, according to organisers, with 40,000 fans in attendance over the weekend of 11-12 January.
It will next head to Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros on 9 May, followed by Los Angeles’ Dignity Health Sports Park on 11 May. The series will conclude in Tokyo, Japan, on 9-10 August, at a venue to be confirmed.
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Spotify expands festival scheme to Argentina
Spotify is offering up-and-coming artists a slot at one of Argentina’s top rock festivals after expanding its Mi Primer Escenario (My First Stage) scheme to the country.
The streaming behemoth launched the music contest in Mexico in 2024, which saw winner Mia Salinas added to bill at MEXCLA Spotify: Palenque, Feria y Cotorreo – Spotify’s biggest live event in Mexico to date – and land the cover of its top Mexico playlist.
The platform is now inviting Argentine acts to participate, with the winner receiving the chance to play a 30-minute set at the 60,000-cap Quilmes Rock, set for 5-6 & 12-13 April at Tecnópolis in Buenos Aires.
“We launched this contest to give participants the chance to showcase their music to the world and debut at one of the most iconic festivals in the country”
“National rock continues to leave its mark in Argentina, and with the new wave of emerging artists, the genre continues to evolve and transcend generations,” said Carolina Martin, Spotify’s artist & label partnerships lead, Southern Cone. “As part of our mission to support local talent, we launched this contest to give participants the chance to showcase their music to the world and debut at one of the most iconic festivals in the country.”
Participants are asked to record a video of 30 seconds to two minutes of them performing an original rock, indie or pop-rock song, and then upload it to TikTok with the hashtag #SpotifyMiPrimerEscenario.
Entrants must be Argentine nationals and resident in the country. They are also required to have an active Spotify profile with at least six original tracks, and at least two tracks uploaded in the last year, as well fewer than 50,000 monthly listeners.
The 20 entries with the most comments will advance to the semi-finals, from which the Spotify team will select the 10 finalists to feature on a special Spotify playlist. The winner will then be decided by a public vote utilising a new in-app tool.
The victor, who will be announced on 5 March, will also be featured on the cover of Spotify’s Top Verano 2025 playlist for the following week. All 10 finalists will be added to a separate Spotify editorial playlist.
The streaming platform courted controversy in December 2023 when it announced it was withdrawing its financial support from two French festivals – the Francofolies de La Rochelle and the Printemps de Bourges festivals – in response to a new tax imposed on streaming services in the country. It went on to increase its subscription prices in France last year due to the “additional costs” of the tax.
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All aboard: ILMC 37 sells out
The largest-ever International Live Music Conference (ILMC) has sold out, with over three weeks to go.
The leading gathering of international live music executives will return to London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel between 25-28 February, with a record 2,500 professionals in attendance.
This year’s new-look, refreshed programme includes Question Time, which will see top industry leaders tackle questions submitted by conference delegates, and Meet The Fans – a fan focus group that gives the industry a chance to hear directly from regular gig-goers.
Another new element, Middle East Live supported by OVG, will comprise two dedicated sessions on the rapidly expanding region: a state of the nation review and a venue focus.
As previously announced, Superstruct co-founder James Barton will be the Hotseat interview for ILMC 37. A raft of other industry heads have also joined the bumper programme.
“We’re very pleased to have sold out ILMC almost a month before the event and the team is incredibly busy preparing every aspect of the conference to ensure this is the best edition ever,” says ILMC managing director Greg Parmley.
“ILMC is an event that exists for its members, providing a valuable opportunity to discuss some of the biggest issues facing the industry, and we are pleased that it maintains its position as the must-attend conference for international live music execs.”
“The team is incredibly busy preparing every aspect of the conference to ensure this is the best edition ever”
Passes are still available for Futures Forum (Friday 28 February), Touring Entertainment LIVE (Wednesday 26 March), and the Green Events & Innovations Conference (Tuesday 25 February).
Taking place on the final day of ILMC, Futures Forum brings together the people who currently define the business with the emerging execs who are driving its evolution.
Panel topics this year include new booking strategies for festivals, evolution of venues, tour marketing, new global touring markets, alternative revenue streams for artists, a series of 12-minute soapbox sessions, and much more.
Running alongside the core ILMC programme, Touring Entertainment LIVE gathers the world’s top show and exhibition producers, rights holders, venue operators, and promoters for a dedicated day on this multibillion-dollar sector.
Panels include Lands of Opportunity, in which CTS Eventim’s Susan Gloy-Kruse looks at the hottest touring products; Find the Gems examines changing tastes and where to find the next big show; Marketing Masterclass will see FKP Scorpio Entertainment’s James Cassidy discuss ways to maintain interest in a product and maximise marketing effort; and Making Waves involves a high-level discussion with some of the industry’s senior execs.
The 17th edition of GEI takes place on the first day of ILMC and includes sessions such as How Fan Travel F*cks Up Your Carbon Balance; Act 1.5 & Beyond, which evaluates Massive Attack’s recent proof-of-concept, low-carbon gig; sustainable disabled event access in No Climate Action Without Us; plus topics such as greener touring, water & sanitation, food & drink, a keynote conversation, and the 2025 International AGF Awards.
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Female pop pantheon dominates Grammys 2025
The 67th edition of the Grammy Awards took place last night (2 February) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with performances from some of the biggest names in pop music.
More than 20 musicians performed during the awards show, which took place in the wake of the LA wildfires – one of the largest natural disasters in US history.
The ceremony kicked off with a tribute to the city, featuring an all-star cast of artists including Dawes, Brad Paisley, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Brittany Howard and St. Vincent.
The supergroup delivered a jaunty rendition of Randy Newman’s I Love L.A. as clips of firefighters and first responders played on the screens behind them.
Elsewhere, Charli XCX delivered a ‘boisterous’ performance of Von Dutch and Guess, with the former track earning her Best Dance/Pop Recording. The British popstar also scooped Best Dance/Electronic Album for the cultural phenomenon BRAT.
Doechii delivered an electrifying performance of her breakout hits Catfish and Denial Is A River after becoming the third woman ever to win Best Rap Album and Chappell Roan gave a buoyant performance of Pink Pony Club before walking away with Best New Artist.
Beyoncé, the most nominated artist in 2025 and in Grammys history, did not perform, but she finally won Album of the Year on her fifth try for Cowboy Carter. The star also went home with Best Country Album and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her track II Most Wanted ft Miley Cyrus.
Beyoncé finally won Album of the Year on her fifth try for Cowboy Carter
Minutes before winning her first-ever Grammy Award, Sabrina Carpenter took the stage to perform her smash hit Espresso (which earned her Best Pop Solo Performance) and Please Please Please. She later earned Best Pop Vocal Album for her recent LP Short n’ Sweet.
Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish – who earned six and seven nominations, respectively – went home empty-handed. Eilish performed her nominated hit Birds of a Feather alongside her brother Finneas.
The biggest winner of the night was Kendrick Lamar whose track Not Like Us was named Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance and Best Music Video.
Other artists that performed during the ceremony included Shakira, Benson Boone, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, Raye, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, Khruangbin and The Weeknd, who delivered a surprise performance.
An all-star tribute to Quincy Jones, who died on 3 November 2024, drew performances from Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Lainey Wilson, Stevie Wonder and Janelle Monáe. Elsewhere, Coldplay’s Chris Martin delivered a muted take on the band’s track All My Love for the ceremony’s In Memoriam segment.
See the full list of nominees and winners at Grammys 2025 here.
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Music Mudder returns for fifth anniversary edition
Wasserman Music and UK music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins have announced the return of the music-inspired endurance event Music Mudder for a special fifth-anniversary edition.
Taking place on Friday 19 September in Dorking, Surrey, Music Mudder 2025 will see teams take on Camelot Events’ ‘Nuts Challenge’ obstacle course to raise funds for Nordoff and Robbins.
Running in teams of up to 10 people, competitors will tackle classic Music Mudder obstacles including the Bog of Doom, Rat Crawl, Kamikaze and River Crossing, as well as new obstacles in the works for 2025. Alongside the main event, there will be live music, free food and drink vendors, and exclusive raffle prizes up for grabs.
The 2024 edition of Music Mudder, hosted by broadcaster, presenter and content producer Ore Olukoga, raised over £75,000 for Nordoff and Robbins, with 540 people across 56 teams from all corners of the music industry taking on over 40 adrenaline-pumping obstacles at the legendary course.
ASM Global won the top prize for fundraising, with over £8,000 raised, Team Atlantic were the fastest overall team with an average time of 1 hour 18 minutes and 38 seconds and Oscar Tuttiett, competing on the ‘AEG Winners 2023 A’ team, completed the challenging 7km route in just 49 minutes 21 seconds to secure the fastest individual time.
“What better than to spend a day in the mud raising money for such a great cause”
“It’s an honour to represent such a worthwhile charity and to have Nordoff and Robbins as our national charity partner,” says Nicola Jackson, HR Director (UK Venues), ASM Global. “Having experienced first-hand the music therapy that is offered to those with challenges, we understand the difference it can make. Working within the music industry, we know just how powerful a connection music brings to people’s lives, so what better than to spend a day in the mud raising money for such a great cause.”
Sandy Trappitt, director of fundraising, Nordoff and Robbins, adds: “Music Mudder is one of the highlights of our year – it’s a chance for us to engage with future music industry leaders, get muddy and raise as much money as possible for Nordoff and Robbins. With our costs increasing across the board and demand for our services rising, support from our friends in the music industry is still crucially important to our cause. We’re so happy to be partnering with Wasserman Music again to bring you a special fifth-anniversary edition of this much-loved event. Sign up now!”
Lucy Putman, Agent, Wasserman Music, comments: “Raising £75,000 and having over 500 people join us for Music Mudder in 2024 was a huge milestone for us, but this year we want to go even bigger, with more money raised and more teams competing. This is a great chance to bond with colleagues in a team and enter into some friendly competition with peers, while raising money for this incredible charity. We have some surprises in the works for Music Mudder’s fifth anniversary, and we can’t wait to see everyone back out on the course.”
Nordoff and Robbins’ trained music therapists use music to break through the barriers caused by life-limiting illness, disability and social isolation. The charity reaches thousands of vulnerable people through their bases across the UK, and by working in partnership with organisations including care homes, schools and hospitals. Its work can be transformative, from an adult with dementia reconnecting with family, to a child with autism finding their voice.
The charity hopes to encourage at least 60 teams to register for Music Mudder 2025, raising enough to fund at least 1,000 music therapy sessions.
Teams of 10 cost £1,000, plus a minimum of £500 fundraising per team and can be booked by emailing [email protected] or via music-mudder.com.
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ILMC 37: Industry leaders join bumper programme
The countdown is on to the 37th International Live Music Conference, with a raft of new speakers joining the conference’s largest-ever programme.
The leading gathering of international live music executives will return to London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel between 25-28 February, with around 2,500 professionals expected to attend.
With five weeks to go, executives from FKP Scorpio, AEG Presents, Live Nation, Oak View Group and ASM Global have joined the speaker line-up.
FKP Scorpio’s Folkert Koopmans joins The Open Forum on Wednesday 26 February, while FKP’s Rauha Kyyrö is set to chair Ethics & Activism: Adapting to artist and fan views.
Festival Formats: Survive & thrive sees Alex Bruford from ATC Live take the chair, and Kelly Stelbasky from AEG Presents joins Pricing the Ticket: Balancing expectations.
The Venue’s Venue adds Tom Lynch from Live Nation EMEA, and Marie Lindqvist from ASM Global takes the chair for Wellness vs The Industry. The speaker lineup so far can be found here.
As previously announced, Superstruct co-founder James Barton will be the Hotseat interview for ILMC 37.
This year’s ILMC ushers in a new-look, refreshed programme, with session formats that range from question times to fan focus groups and panels to keynotes.
This year’s ILMC ushers in a new-look, refreshed programme, with session formats that range from question times to fan focus groups and panels to keynotes
A new element of the conference is Middle East Live supported by OVG, which will comprise two dedicated sessions on the rapidly expanding region: a state-of-the-nation review and a venue focus.
Other new additions to the programme include Question Time, which will see top industry leaders tackle questions submitted by conference delegates, and Meet The Fans – a fan focus group that gives the industry a chance to hear directly from regular gig-goers.
The Arthur Awards 2025 and the Gala Dinner will return on Thursday 27 February, with just a handful of tickets left.
Similarly, tickets for the third edition of London Calling – now rebranded as Soho Calling – are flying off the shelf. The showcase event takes place on Wednesday 26 February, bringing together over 20 exciting emerging artists to six of Soho’s iconic stages: The 100 Club, 21Soho, The Lower Third (presented by DIY Magazine), Phoenix Arts Club, The Social, and The Forge.
Performers include Tom Aspaul (UK), Monster Florence (UK), Giift (DK), Bluai (BE), Kai Bosch (UK), Lola Moxom (UK), Punchbag (UK) and Really Good Time (IE).
Also taking place on Wednesday 26 February is Touring Entertainment LIVE, which will offer a full day of big-brand live entertainment, exhibitions and touring family shows. The Greener Events and Innovations (GEI) Conference will tackle sustainability in the live sector throughout Tuesday 25 February and Futures Forum will offer a programme geared towards young and early-career live music professionals on Friday 28 February.
Key partners on ILMC 37 include Live Nation, Ticketmaster, CTS Eventim, ASM Global, Tysers Live, BWO Entertainment, AXS, Showsec, DEAG & LMP Group.
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ESNS concludes ‘phenomenal’ 39th edition
Organisers of ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) have hailed a “phenomenal” 39th edition of the annual showcase festival and conference, which wrapped up on Saturday (18 January).
The four-day event returned to the Dutch city of Groningen last week with 40,000 professionals and music fans in attendance.
More than 300 European acts from 33 countries demonstrated their talents during the sold-out showcase festival, while 500+ industry professionals took part in panel discussions, workshops and keynotes.
Though the festival programme has traditionally been staged in venues across the city, this year’s edition saw showcases in de Oosterpoort, the main conference centre, for the first time on Wednesday (15 January).
Oosterpoort also hosted the 14th edition of the European Festival Awards, which honoured the likes of Open’er, Hellfest, EXIT and Montreux Jazz.
“The diversity of European music was brilliantly showcased at ESNS25”
Elsewhere, the conference programme focused on topics such as the impact of AI on the music industry, the future of streaming, achieving sustainability goals for festivals by 2030, the fairness of dynamic pricing, tech innovations, the effect of private equity on business, and the devastating impact of rising costs and lack of personnel in the live music industry.
Keynote sessions saw Wasserman Music’s Alex Hardee discuss his illustrious 33-year career and Katie Melua and her manager Sumit Bothra (SB3 Artist Management) tackle parenthood in the music industry.
“ESNS25 has once again proved that music is both our cultural heartbeat and an investment that pays dividends,” says Anna van Nunen, managing director of ESNS.
“Across Groningen this week, from intimate venue showcases to major performances at De Oosterpoort’s main stage, and through inspiring sessions at the ESNS Conference, we’ve seen how our European music ecosystem thrives when properly supported – connecting grassroots venues with international talent agents, major festivals with sustainability experts, and emerging talent with industry professionals. To maintain this momentum, we must support the fundamentals: the rehearsal spaces, the small venues, and the talent development programmes across Europe. ESNS continues to show that when we invest in music’s foundations, we create both cultural and economic prosperity.”
Programme director Robert Meijerink adds: “The diversity of European music was brilliantly showcased at ESNS25. We witnessed outstanding performances from Daniela Pes, Big Mama and Bassolino from our Focus country Italy, MRCY (uk), Sylvie Kreusch (be), Maquina (pt), Meule (fr), CVC (uk), Personal Trainer (nl) and Kosmonauci (pl) among many others. It’s especially exciting to see artists like Music Moves Europe Awards winners YAMÊ (France), Judeline (Spain) Kingfishr (ire), Naomi Sharon (nl), Night Tapes (ee), Uche Yara and nominees like Loverman (be), Woomb (bg) and Zimmer 90 (de) breaking through internationally.”
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Ed Sheeran launches UK music education charity
Global superstar Ed Sheeran has launched a UK-focused youth music charity with the aim of increasing industry and government support in development and education.
The Ed Sheeran Foundation is poised to address inequalities in music education, particularly in underserved areas. It has already partnered with 18 schools and grassroots organisations, impacting over 12,000 young people.
“Music education has shaped who I am. I’ve always enjoyed playing music, and it’s led to some of the best moments of my life,” Sheeran says.
In support of the new initiative, Sheeran voyaged to Northern Ireland last Friday (10 January) to visit three partner organisations: Drake Music Northern Ireland, Hotbox Entertainment and the Oh Yeah Music Centre.
Joined by Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody, who helped found the Oh Yeah Music Centre, Sheeran met music programme participants, joined in a band rehearsal and took part in a Q&A with aspiring promoters and producers.
“Music and the arts are badly underfunded in Northern Ireland,” Lightbody says. “The Republic of Ireland government spends the equivalent of £25 per capita on the arts; Wales spends £10 per capita; Northern Ireland only spends £5 per capita. As a result, access to music education here is miles below where it should be.”
“Furthermore, Northern Ireland is often excluded from British arts initiatives. That’s why it’s so significant that Ed has expanded to include Northern Ireland in his Foundation work. I’m genuinely excited about what this means for music in the UK as a whole, and, on a personal level, I’m particularly encouraged by what it could mean for Northern Ireland.”
“Providing opportunities for breaking acts is an essential cornerstone of our business”
Oh Yeah Music Centre CEO Charlotte Dryden echoes this: “The funding of the arts in Northern Ireland is at an all-time low and the cost of living is not getting any easier, so to have this support from Ed Sheeran is incredible.
“Music education is a vital part of a child’s development and we want to ensure that we can play a part in supporting young people that may face barriers to get involved in music. Thanks to the Ed Sheeran Foundation we will be able to provide 100 young people with access to music that will include instruments, mentoring, tuition and performances. We aim to incorporate existing projects, as well as working with our partners and will be engaging with schools as part of this,” she says.
Last year, UK Music reported the national music industry contributed a record £7.6 billion (€9.1bn) to the economy in 2023. Yet, disparities remain in terms of access to music education: a 2019 survey from record industry trade body BPI revealed one in four schools serving disadvantaged communities offer no music lessons at all.
Sheeran’s institution aims to rectify the gap by providing access to instruments, creating practice and performance opportunities, and opening pathways to the music industry. The efforts have inspired local organisations to step up their efforts, with Shine Promotions committed to contributing £10k towards the purchase of instruments.
“I’ve had the privilege of working with local musical talent in Northern Ireland for over 30 years, and it’s incredible to see the breadth of musicians from this country that are now projecting influence internationally,” says Alan Simms, CEO of Shine, which runs the legendary Belfast venue The Limelight (cap. 750).
“Providing opportunities for breaking acts is an essential cornerstone of our business, and I believe it helps in a small way to contribute to a vibrant and exciting artistic ecosystem.”
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What does Trudeau’s exit mean for Canada’s live biz?
The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) has set out to IQ what the industry wants to see from a new government following Justin Trudeau’s resignation after nearly a decade as Canada’s Prime Minister.
“The resignation of prime minister Justin Trudeau undoubtedly marks a turning point for our country as the world grows ever more complex, competitive, and small,” Erin Benjamin, president & CEO, CLMA tells IQ.
“Looking forward to a bright future for the live music industry, the CLMA is actively deepening awareness of the critical role live music plays in the Canadian economy. Harnessing Canada’s touring infrastructure creates a significant and scalable competitive advantage for Canadians and for all levels of government and is essential for our artists so that they can continue to create and share the music we love and need.
As with other live music markets around the world, Canada’s business has been grappling with mixed fortunes in the past year.
At the top end, major tours from the likes of Tate McRae, Green Day, The Rolling Stones, and Taylor Swift (whose Eras Tour closes in Vancouver in December) all rolled through the North American nation in 2024.
Meanwhile, behemoths like Live Nation and Oak View Group are capitalising on the parade of A-list artists with new venues – the former with a new open-air, seasonal stadium in Toronto and the latter with projects including the $300m Hamilton Arena Project.
At the same time, other players in the industry are struggling with a convergence of inflation, changes in fan behaviour, lingering effects of the pandemic and the cost of doing business.
“Harnessing Canada’s touring infrastructure creates a significant and scalable competitive advantage for Canadians”
“On January 30th, the CLMA will be releasing significant data and analysis from the first-ever economic impact study of the sector,” continues Benjamin. “The timing of the report is meant to inspire future policy that will reflect the industry’s place and true potential for growth within Canada’s cultural and economic framework, expanding and leveraging current and future impact.
“She added: “The CLMA looks forward to working in collaboration with Canada’s next government, confident in the understanding that protecting and growing Canada’s live music infrastructure directly results in more jobs, major economic impact for cities and towns, and more performance opportunities for Canadian artists. The CLMA thanks Prime Minister Trudeau for his years of devoted service to Canada.”
Read more about Canada’s live music market in the Global Promoters Report, Global Arena Guide and the International Ticketing Report.
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Second round of ILMC’s bursary scheme closing soon
The second round of the Alia Dann Swift Bursary Scheme, supported by ASM Global, will close for applications on 3 January.
The scheme offers 30 young executives a full complimentary delegate pass to the 37th edition of ILMC at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel between 25 and 28 February 2025.
Each bursary recipient will also be twinned with a dedicated industry mentor and benefit from additional networking opportunities both during and after the conference.
ASM has agreed to extend the scheme in 2025 to include six months of additional mentoring consisting of five monthly meetings post-ILMC, and access to the firm’s senior management during that period for any questions.
The long-running programme is intended to provide a route for live music’s brightest upcoming executives to participate in ILMC for the first time and build their network. This year will see the 150th mentee attend ILMC as part of the long-running scheme.
Places for the 2025 bursary are allocated in three rounds, ending 22 November, 3 January, and 7 February. More information can be found here.
“Nurturing the next generation is essential to keeping our industry alive”
“Nurturing the next generation is essential to keeping our industry alive,” says Chris Bray, president of ASM Global Europe. “Whether it’s emerging creatives, talented artists, or future executives and agents, there’s no shortage of remarkable talent ready to make their mark. At ASM Global, through ASM Global Acts, we’re proud to create meaningful opportunities that help young professionals take their first steps in the live entertainment business.
“Our partnership with ILMC’s Alia Dann Swift Bursary Scheme is a key part of this mission. With just 30 bursary places up for grabs and applications still open, now is the time to apply. We look forward to meeting the 30 bursary recipients next February at ILMC and celebrating their role in shaping the future of our industry.”
Founded in 2018, the bursary scheme is named after the late Alia Dann Swift, ILMC’s long-standing producer, who was instrumental in both bringing talent into the industry and supporting and encouraging new ILMC members.
Meanwhile, the countdown is on to the ILMC, which also comprises Greener Events and Innovations (GEI), Touring Entertainment LIVE and Futures Forum.
Around 2,500 live music executives are expected to attend the four-day conference, which also includes The Arthur Awards and Central London showcase event, Soho Calling.
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