IBIZA, Spain (Top40 Charts/ International
Music Summit) - The first line-up of artists and industry panellists 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 content curator Ben Turner. Hawtin, a global ambassador for underground music, has been at the top of his game for over 15 years, with his Berlin based M-nus record label is at the forefront of the futuristic underground sound, and he remains one of the most-in demand DJs in the world and hugely revered by both his peers and club goers alike.
Hawtin states: "I heard great reports about the first IMS, and as this is a critical time for the industry and the world at large, this intimate gathering feels more important now than ever before. I am excited to share my experiences and vision for the future with the leaders of the genre."
With many dance music luminaries stating they'd done more deals in three days at last year's summit than in ten year's of attending other dance conferences, this year they'll have the opportunity to do some good as well, as IMS has partnered with the Hepatitis C Trust and their 'Get Tested! Mission. The Mission will involve industry folk being sponsored to travel to Ibiza via any means possible (other than plane or car!) to reduce the carbon emissions footprint of the music industry whilst raising awareness and funds for the Hepatitis C Trust. So if you fancy having fun travelling through France and Spain with like-minded people make sure you sign-up and get on-board this ground-breaking challenge whether it be by bike or bus, scooter or skateboard!
Proving the event's heavyweight status within the dance music community the owners of the industry's leading brands such as Sonar, Bestival, Creamfields, F**k Me I'm Famous, Pacha and Wall Of Sound are all confirmed to take part in the IMS: 09 panels, keynotes and presidential-style debates, with many more to be announced soon. Representing the artists' interests we'll hear from the managers and bookers of today's biggest dance stars. Former MD of Island Records Marc Marot will be explaining why he chose a rock music approach to managing Paul Oakenfold, whilst David Enthoven of management company IE, will be talking about how they have transformed the traditional approach to management through their work with Robbie Williams, Simian Mobile Disco, Sia and Little Boots. Other speakers will include live bookers for the likes of Mark Ronson, Underworld, Moby, Mylo and Royksopp.
Looking into the vital importance of sync deals today four of the world's leading music supervisors will a present special synch panel, with Jason Bentley from KCRW overseeing a debate with PJ Bloom, Jason Alexander and Sanne Hagelsten. Between them this quartet are responsible for placing music in some of the biggest American network TV shows including CSI and Entourage.
IMS partner and BBC Radio 1 DJ Pete Tong states: "We're delighted to get back to business with the second International Music Summit in Ibiza. Last year was a revelation, an incredible gathering of big thinkers, with deals being done on the spot, and a feeling of all wanting to take our genre to a new level."
Finally, the IMS are proud to announce that Ibiza's local government, the Consell Insular d'Eivissa, are co-sponsors of the IMS: 09 event, sending a strong message of support and approval to the electronic gathering. The Consell have kindly provided IMS with a stunning location in Ibiza's Dalt Vila. This famous UNESCO World Heritage site will set the spectacular backdrop for the IMS: 09 Grande Finale, as the first international dance event of its kind to take place within the historic Moorish walls of the old town which overlooks the Mediterranean. Tickets are included free of charge with all IMS delegate badges, however, a limited number of tickets will be available for purchase (details TBC). Acts will be announced shortly for this special event.
Francisco Medina Vicente, Secretario General Tecnico de Presidencia of the Consell Insular d'Eivissa, says 'The Consell d'Eivissa offer our most sincere congratulations for the success obtained in the first edition of the International Music Summit in 2008. We have received a lot of reactions from the first initiative, so innovative in our island of Ibiza, as a result of the large national and international media attention, and how well it has been embraced. For this reason, the Consell d'Eivissa wishes you new success in the second edition and offers our support for the event.'
The closing event will feature a stellar line-up of electronic music talent to signal the end of the three day event and marking the opening of the Ibiza season. Pioneer, key partner in the first IMS, will return with their innovative and entertaining showcases. Sol also return as sponsors for a second year, along with new local partners Sonica FM radio and Ibiza-Voice (exclusive online).
Confirmed Speakers For IMS:09 (with many more to be announced) Include:
- Richie Hawtin, Artist, M-nus, Germany
- Pete Tong, Artist, BBC Radio 1 / Wonderland, UK
- Rob da Bank, Artist, Bestival / Sunday Best, BBC Radio 1, UK
- Matt Edwards, Artist, Radioslave / Rekids, Germany
- Enric Palau, Sonar, Spain
- Mark Grotefeld, Pioneer Europe, UK
- Sander Kleinenberg, Artist, Holland
- James Barton, Cream, UK
- Mark Jones, Wall of Sound, UK
- Marc Marot, SEG International (Manager - Paul Oakenfold), UK
- David Enthoven, IE Music (Manager - Robbie Williams, Sia), UK
- Cathy Guetta, F**k Me I'm Famous, Paris
- Michael Weiss, Nervous Records, USA
- Eric Harle, D.E.F. Management (Manager - Moby, Mylo, Royksopp), UK
- Cris Hearn, Primary Talent (Agent - Mark Ronson, Underworld, Rob da Bank)
- PJ Bloom, Neophonic / Music Supervisor, USA
- Sanne Hagelsten, Zync Music / Music Supervisor, USA
- Jason Alexander, Hit the Ground Running / Music Supervisor, USA
- Martin Gontad, 2 Net Productions / Creamfields Argentina, Argentina
- Jason Bentley, KCRW, USA
- Henry Semmence, Absolute Marketing, UK
- Olga Heijns, Unmanageable Artists (Manager - Roger Sanchez), Holland
- Danny Whittle, Pacha, Spain
- Oli Isaacs, This Is Music (Manager - Simian Mobile Disco, Little Boots), UK
- John Niven, Author, Kill Your Friends
- Jose Cadahia, Sinnamon, Spain
- Lynn Cosgrave, Safehouse Management (Manager Carl Cox, Yousef), UK)
- Tim Binns, New State, UK
- Kurosh Nasseri, Nasseri Music Business Solutions, USA
- Samuel Guetta, Ibiza-Voice, Spain
- Bobby Simms, Pop Shop, UK
- Steve Hulme, Pacha Recordings, Spain
- Neil DeGuzman, Little Mountain Productions, Holland
- Stephen Kempner, Sheridans, UK
Notes for Editors: About the International Music Summit 2008
2008 saw a host of music industry executives, DJs and artists descend on the white island for the inaugural IMS. DJs and producers who attended the summit included Leftfield's Neil Barnes, Layo & Bushwacka!, Francois K, Richard Norris from Beyond The Wizard's Sleeve & The Grid, Robbie Rivera, Lemon Jelly's Fred Deakin and Tom Middleton.
Others who attended: Randy Reed, Red Light Management (Sasha, James Zabiela); Rob da Bank, Bestival / Sunday Best Recordings; Simon Dunmore, Defected Records Garry Blackburn, Anglo Management (Pete Tong, Fatboy Slim); Kim De Ruiter, Mercury; Ralf Lulsdorf, Head of Music, T-Mobile; Andrew Keen, The Cult of The Amateur; Ben Turner, Graphite Media; Jason Ellis, Positiva Records; David Glick, Founder Edge Group; David Levy, William Morris Agency; Jason Bentley, KCRW US; Charles Schillings; Patrick Moxey, Ultra Records; Matt Jagger, Naked; Natasha Kizzie, Euro RSCG KLP; and BBC Radio 1's Pete Tong.
'The IMS has spotted a real need for a high quality, invitation-only event focusing on the top people in the electronic music market and has brought them together with a range of high quality speakers. I was delighted to be invited. I learned a lot and I had a great time - hard not to in Ibiza! I came away with a fist-full of business cards I'm going to be following up on. A really first rate event!' - David Glick, Founder, Edge Group
'The first International Music Seminar was a revelation; a very rewarding and illuminating time, met a lot of old friends and picked up some valuable new contacts (and work!) along the way. Having participated in the New Music Seminar, In The City, WMC, London Calling, Great Escape etc, I can vouch that the seminar brings together the best of these events, and more." - Richard Norris, Producer, Beyond The Wizard Sleeve (with Erol Alkan) and The Grid
Ticketing Details
Please go to www.internationalmusicsummit.com to secure your place at the event that has been dubbed the 'G8 of music conferences'. Delegate badges cost just ˆ295 with five-star hotel packages currently on offer for a little over ˆ1000. Early purchase highly recommended
Delegate badge includes:
Access to all daytime panels and presentations
Access to all events and workshops
Access to all networking activity inside the Gran Hotel (hotel access denied to non delegates)
Free entry to showcases and official satellite venues
Welcome pack on arrival
Free 1/4 page for company logo, IMS manual, the definite bible of dance
Free entry to the Grand Finale Event
Free and Rapid Access Pass to Pure Pacha opening, Friday 29th May
Free and rapid Access Pass to Ibiza Rocks opening, Saturday 30th May
