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Music Conference: IMS Ibiza 2025 2nd Day Highlights

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Annually, IMS Ibiza presents a snapshot not only of the current state of the industry but also of the broader world, which is undergoing unprecedented rapid change. Two early sessions today witnessed esteemed industry leaders grappling with this transformation and attempting to establish new rules of engagement. The most noteworthy highlights of the second day are presented here.

First, AFEM’s session on Generative AI advocated for a new way to deal with what’s certainly been the most hyped new development in the world at large recently.

While the speakers were at pains to make it clear they weren’t enemies of AI as a tool for creativity, perhaps Alistair Webber, son of the composer Andrew Lloyd, summed it up:

“Over the last six months, in the UK and other territories, governments want to give AI companies carte blanche to scrape copyrighted music to train their models – by amending hundreds of years of copyright law. It’s completely outrageous.”

The session outlined not just the complexities of unpicking who’s owed what, but looked to chart a course forward, whether via AFEM’s forthcoming AI Principles or Inder Phull of KOR Protocol’s work with artists to innovate new – and equitable – ways for fans to engage with their music.

A few moments later in The Brave Space presented by HE.SHE.THEY. in partnership with One Of Us, we heard about another attempt to chart a course to a better and fairer industry. The Trans Inclusion Charter session featured cultural dynamos like HE.SHE.THEY.’s Sophia Kearney, Sashkia Menendez (driving force, with AFEM, behind the charter), and Boudica founder Samantha Tonghi – and it felt both vital and urgent, particularly the heartbreaking plea from artist softchaos.

“There are trans artists who are DJs being detained for doing their jobs because they were brave enough to change their gender markers,” they said. “They aren’t safe doing jobs that most people wouldn’t think twice about. What can we – you – in the music business, do to protect them?”

The day began on the Summit Stage - Indoor, with the management, and agency teams behind the rise of phenomenon John Summit’s rise to selling out Madison Square Garden; speakers Ben Shprits and Daisy Hoffman (Wasserman Music) and Holt Harmon and Parker Cohen (Metatone Management), delivered a masterclass in artist momentum and steering an extraordinary talent.

Later, in a fascinating recap of his new book, Selling The Night, author and creative Andy Crysell talked us through the history of brands involved in electronic music from Fiorucci in disco (and Ibiza) in the 70s, to Absolut joining the dots between queer and club culture, the dawn of youth marketing in the 90s, to the Red Bull Music Academy, to ‘Colonel Sanders’ playing a DJ set at a festival in Miami – before a chat with Ralf Lülsdorf of Deutsche Telekom / Electronic Beats, who have been backing electronic music culture now for 25 years.

Blessed by quite stunning weather, more and more delegates have been taking advantage of the new outdoor big screen to watch events in the Summit Stage - Indoor, while another new addition, the Favela Bar, has brought a carnival vibe to poolside, framed perfectly by the view over Cala Llonga Bay.

For sheer, reckless charisma, few speakers come close to Fat Tony. His contribution to the Crash and Burn, The Price of Success session had all the laughter and scandalous stories that you’d expect – but was also shot through with compassionate advice for artists and indeed anyone in the industry struggling to keep the candle burning at both ends.

The Silent Epidemic: Tinnitus, Hearing Loss & Listening Responsibly was another The Art of Areté session that struck a chord across the different generations of the industry. Beginning with moderator Seb Wheeler describing his own sudden hearing loss and accompanying tinnitus, and Āliyah Husna outlining her own struggle with an ear condition, the speakers not only outlined the immense scale of the issue, but practical steps that we can take to protect our hearing, from EMT surgeon Dr. James Schuster-Bruce and Jenine Civil from Ultimate Ears Pro.

Just how valuable our ears are was later fully demonstrated at From Stereo to 360 – New Immersive Experiences in Electronic Music, presented by L-Acoustics. L-Acoustics also presented today’s Networking Drinks, with DJ Hugo Heathcote.

The final session of the day on the Summit Stage: Indoor paired the unstoppable SHERELLE with DJ Flight for an intergenerational exchange that was full of insight and mutual respect – and of course touched on another huge theme of the Summit, Four Decades of Jungle and Drum ’n’ Bass. The first woman to host a national drum ’n’ bass show, Flight started DJing in 1997, when SHERELLE was six years old – and at times it felt like there were three generations represented, as Flight referenced her close connection with her first inspiration: OGs Kemistry and Storm. A conversation that ranged from Flight’s work on Windrush stories to their shared experience of the world of radio, and respecting and referencing the lineage of the music that has come before when producing their own music.

So it was a day that looked both backwards and forwards, that looked to the past to inform the future.

As Andy Crysell said: “Everyone now looks to their community to learn. Once you would never hear education mentioned in the same sentence as club culture. ‘Knowledge is power’ seems more relevant now than ever.”

QUOTES OF THE DAY

“There’s this idea that trans folk are somehow ‘new’. Nobody at this conference would have a job without the contributions of trans people to this industry; without people like Wendy Carlos, or the communities in Detroit and Chicago where queer and trans people first accepted this innovative new sound.” softchaos

“I’ve not yet heard a track created completely from scratch with AI that’s not utter shite. I find that quite reassuring.” Alastair Webber, CEO & Co-Founder, The Other Songs

“When I was really young I had VH1 and MTV to watch. I was enamoured, but also scared, of The Prodigy’s Firestarter, and I genuinely thought Daft Punk were a cartoon.” SHERELLE

“Brands have been involved in club culture for a long time. Back in the 1940s, Pepsi was sponsoring jazz dance parties in Harlem. In the late 70s and the disco boom, though, things really stepped up a level. Andy Crysell

“Have you ever heard an artist win an award and thank the publisher? No, but that’s not why we do it. We do it to help songwriters create and make a living out of it.” David Ventura, President / Co-Managing Director, Sony Music Publishing

“Music is the best drug in the world. You don’t need anything else as a DJ. Just get up there and do your job. I’ve played clean and been gurning away like a loon with excitement.” Fat Tony

“With the current political climate, it’s more important than ever that allies [of the trans community] are vocal. Being silent, being neutral, is not an option anymore.” Samantha Togni, Founder, Boudica

“The audience for drum ‘n’ bass is very different to everyone else. The enthusiasm of the people who love the music; they buy tickets so quickly, they love the music so much. It’s huge – but still so DIY and independent.” Duncan King, Head of Festivals and Partnerships, Skiddle

“When I first arrived in Ibiza as a young promoter, the thing that struck me was the spirit of the island. I arrived in ’79 and saw in the clubs something I’d never seen before. You could be a millionaire or a poor person sharing the dancefloor and feeling the spirit of the island." Pino Saglioco, Live Nation Spain President

“Authenticity will always win in the long run. Deviation [Benji’s club night], I think we had 70 people at the first one and we were happy if we made 100 quid a party in the first year, but now it’s grown to be something that’s influential and totally looks after itself. Authenticity and staying true to yourself always wins the long game.” Benji B

“It’s so important to respect the origins and foundations. Without those people doing what they were doing, we wouldn’t be doing what we are doing. Support new music and innovations – but pay homage to what came before.” DJ Flight

Summary: The second day of IMS Ibiza highlighted key industry discussions, including AFEM’s session on Generative AI, where concerns were raised about copyright laws and AI’s impact on creativity, with Alastair Webber criticizing governments’ leniency towards AI companies. The Trans Inclusion Charter session, led by HE.SHE.THEY. and One Of Us, emphasized the urgent need for industry support for trans artists facing discrimination. Insights into artist growth were shared through the journey of John Summit’s rise, while Andy Crysell explored the deep-rooted relationship between brands and electronic music. Mental health and wellbeing were addressed in "Crash and Burn" with Fat Tony offering candid advice, and "The Silent Epidemic" focused on hearing health across generations. The day culminated in an intergenerational dialogue between SHERELLE and DJ Flight, celebrating four decades of jungle and drum 'n' bass, underscoring the importance of respecting musical heritage while embracing future innovations.

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Music Conference: IMS Ibiza 2025 Day One Highlights

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06:32:00

Lets take a closer look on the day one of the 16th edition of IMS Ibiza, presented in partnership with AlphaTheta.

The tone was set by Elijah, who didn’t just introduce this year’s theme of Intergenerational Exchange, but, as always, added his own provocations and inversions — and with accompanying yellow boxes for each.

“The bond across generations is principles and ethics,” he said, as he looked for the shared values that link countries, ages and scenes. “What are you doing to expand the possibilities of electronic music?” he asked the audience. “That’s how we pass the torch to new generations.”

The IMS Business Report carried echoes of the same sentiment. MIDiA Research’s Mark Mulligan stressed that in 2025 it’s about looking beyond the numbers to the cultural impact, to remember that what happens in real-life spaces is what drives this business. There were plenty of encouraging numbers, from a market value for the electronic music industry that grew 6% year-on-year in 2024, reaching a $12.9 billion global valuation. But… “the numbers follow from the culture,” he reminded us.

Afro house is a big strand of that global culture, and across IMS Ibiza this year. In a way, its meteoric success has become a prism through which to view electronic music culture as a whole — as a regional sound that has captured the mainstream, with all the questions about ownership and authenticity that brings up. In a great session moderated by Dare Balogun, Jackie Queens, Zakes Batwini and Shimza struck an optimistic note, clearly excited by the huge opportunities that its popularity has opened up, and a defiant yet somehow inclusive refusal to let outsiders pigeonhole or set rules on that growth. But Jackie also reminded us of the spirit that has fuelled the sound this far: “spirituality, joy, dancing, and music rooted in Black lived experience. That’s the kind of afro house that moves me.”

Indeed, there was a truly global feel to the program today — with afro house, with a session on the opportunities in the Middle East — and MDLBeast Radio broadcasting live in the Lobby — with The Brave Space exploring the rise of South Asia as a force in electronic music, the market focus on Spain — both in live and in recorded music — and the simple fact that there are delegates here from over 50 countries.

It’s a global culture, but as Mark Mulligan pointed out in the Business Report session, electronic music is no longer a monolith; every country, even cities, have their own demarcated scenes and cultures. Looking for the values that connect them, the ideas that can be exchanged, and the opportunities for evolution and growth in different ways and spaces, is the key.

But it’s never just all about grand themes and global movements. It was quite literally standing room only at the How Managers Break Artists panel, where managers David De Valera (Mochakk) and Guga Trevisani (Vintage Culture) were in conversation with HE.SHE.THEY.’s Sophia Kearney. This was IMS Ibiza at its most practical, nuts-and-bolts career-focused, with all three giving actionable advice for artists and managers in their Q&A — from building up a bank of music to grinding out gigs as a selector, even to creating a ‘fake’ management team to handle those awkward negotiations.

Across IMS Ibiza’s four spaces, every session today seemed to find its crowd, especially the calm and secluded The Art of Areté area, where Patrick Mason’s emotional, personal chat with Chloe Lula and choreographer Cecilia Bengolea was a moving testimony to his own biography and self-discovery through movement and dance. Particularly the revelation that a ‘secret’ relative had been part of the voguing scene back in 80s NYC, a revelation which came after Patrick himself decided to come out as queer after moving to Berlin. An intergenerational exchange that transcended time, space and even death. When Cecilia started dancing — demonstrating how interior emotion was so essential to external movement and sensation — it was a privilege to witness, and a unique IMS Ibiza moment.

Back in the big room, in the relaxed yet fascinating conversation between long-time Fatboy Slim manager and founder of Anglo Management, Garry Blackburn, and Black Coffee’s manager, Alegria Agency’s Cristiana Votta, there was also a real feeling of intergenerational exchange in action — “the youth will learn from the older generation and vice versa”, as IMS co-founder Ben Turner had hoped in the introductions that started the day. “There’s no such thing as an average day in this business, that’s what I love the most about the job,” said Votta, with Blackburn in full agreement.

The same applies to IMS Ibiza. If day two is as insightful, inspiring — and surprising — as day one, we’re in for quite a ride.

QUOTES OF THE DAY

“Every initiative that makes it easier to live also makes it easier to create. A lot of government creative policy is focused on the arts, but if rent is too high, that will have a negative impact on creativity.” Elijah

“People talk about the gatekeepers having all gone. They haven’t, they’ve just been replaced by a new gatekeeper: the algorithm.” Mark Mulligan, MIDiA Research

“I owe my entire career as a DJ to radio. It goes beyond just the broadcasting. It provides this bridge between the real world and the online world. It provides connection.” Jaguar

“Afro house means I get to express myself in my most authentic way to the world: without changing myself.” Shimza

“I think many Spanish artists have been lazy. They haven’t taken the risk to go outside of their own country and push their careers. It’s all about attitude and networking. That’s why Paco Osuna has done so well — because he was focused.” Brian Cross, Live Nation Spain

“As artists we’re sponges. Wherever I’m lucky enough to travel, I make sure I go to local club nights, local record shops, try and meet local DJs in the studio, and that broadens my sound and my curation skills. I take inspiration from the noise and find the thing I want to share in the noise.” Chloé Caillet

“People want to buy an experience now rather than just a line-up. A brand like Elrow has shown you can create a brand and experience that’s not about a headliner.” Alex Montoya, Agent & Promoter, Analog Agency

“I think the next generation has to have its own ambition. They need to focus on the music and stick to their guns. They need to worry less about Instagram numbers and what everyone already likes, and push forward with the sounds that they believe in.” Martín Ferrer Vega, Amnesia

“I saw how successful Mochakk was on TikTok and Instagram. But when he then sent me 50 tracks, I knew that we had something real.” David De Valera, Founder & CEO / Director, Spike Management / Circulate

“You learn a lot being a manager about things you never thought you would… geography, immigration, divorce law!” Cristiana Votta, Manager, Alegria Agency

“I think a revelation for me was realising that I wasn't actually the boss in the relationship. All the best artists I’ve worked with know exactly what they want. They might be wrong… but you have to trust them while still having a voice and giving support.” Garry Blackburn, Founder/CEO, Anglo Management

“We’re the pioneers of this thing, we are the voice of this thing. Why would someone else tell us how this sound can be? We have the leverage to dictate where the sound is going. For us to limit where that sound would go is wrong. The canvas is clear: we can explore as much as we can without any fear or doubt.” Shimza

MS Ibiza 2025 - Day One Summary

The 16th edition of IMS Ibiza, in partnership with AlphaTheta, kicked off with a dynamic blend of thought-provoking discussions, cultural insights, and practical advice for the electronic music industry.

Setting the Tone:

Elijah opened the event, introducing the theme of Intergenerational Exchange. His thought-provoking address emphasized the importance of shared values—principles and ethics—that transcend generations. He challenged attendees to consider how they expand the possibilities of electronic music, highlighting the role of cultural continuity in passing the torch to future artists.

Business Insights:

Mark Mulligan of MIDiA Research presented the IMS Business Report, underscoring the growing global market value of electronic music, which reached $12.9 billion in 2024—a 6% year-on-year growth. However, he stressed that beyond numbers, it's the cultural impact and real-life experiences that truly drive the industry forward.

Global Cultural Highlights:

Afro house featured prominently, with industry leaders like Jackie Queens, Zakes Batwini, and Shimza sharing their optimism about its global rise. They celebrated the genre’s roots in Black lived experience, emphasizing spirituality, joy, and authenticity. The event also spotlighted the Middle East’s growing electronic scene, South Asia’s emerging influence, and Spain’s evolving live and recorded music market, reflecting IMS Ibiza’s truly global reach with delegates from over 50 countries.

Practical Industry Advice:

A packed session on How Managers Break Artists provided actionable tips from David De Valera (Mochakk), Guga Trevisani (Vintage Culture), and Sophia Kearney (HE.SHE.THEY.). Their advice ranged from strategic music releases to innovative management approaches.

Personal Stories and Emotional Moments:

In The Art of Areté area, Patrick Mason’s heartfelt conversation with Chloe Lula and Cecilia Bengolea delved into his personal journey of self-discovery through dance, culminating in a moving revelation about his family’s hidden connection to the voguing scene of 1980s NYC.

Intergenerational Wisdom:

The dialogue between Garry Blackburn (Fatboy Slim’s manager) and Cristiana Votta (Black Coffee’s manager) exemplified the day’s theme, showcasing how mutual learning between generations fosters industry growth.

Key Quotes:

“The bond across generations is principles and ethics.” — Elijah

“The numbers follow from the culture.” — Mark Mulligan

“Afro house means I get to express myself in my most authentic way.” — Shimza

“We’re the pioneers of this thing. We have the leverage to dictate where the sound is going.” — Shimza

Looking Ahead:

Day one set a high bar, blending grand cultural themes with practical industry insights. If day two matches its depth and inspiration, IMS Ibiza 2025 promises to be an unforgettable journey.

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Music Conference: IMS Business Report 2025

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IMS Ibiza unveiled during its first day the IMS Business Report 2025. Presented live at IMS Ibiza, the report returns for its eleventh edition, authored for the third year by MIDiA Research’s Mark Mulligan.

The report offers the definitive snapshot of the global electronic music economy, examining both its cultural resonance and commercial realities. With many key financial, economic and cultural findings in this year’s analys is broken down in detail highlighting major emerging themes which can help to guide and inform the industry.

MIDiA Research is a leading provider of research, analysis and data for the digital entertainment business, with a team of analysts and consultants focused on everything related to where tech and entertainment meet.

“Global music industry revenue grew again in 2024, though at a slower rate than in 2023 due to maturing streaming revenues and the post-covid live resurgence lessening. Electronic music however, continued to increase its share of both revenues and culture. Driven by the rise of new genres like Afro House, a renaissance for genres like Drum & Bass, and the rise of a new generation of fans, creators and scenes remaking electronic music in their own image, electronic music finds itself at the start of a brave new era of culture resonance.” MIDiA Research’s Mark Mulligan.

The global electronic music industry expanded to $12.9 billion in 2024, marking a 6% rise from 2023. While slightly slower than the previous year’s 9% growth, the gains reflect a maturing and resilient sector. Festivals and clubs remain the largest revenue source, but strong growth in publishing and hardware/software underline the industry’s multifaceted strength.

“The IMS Business Report continues to evolve each year, with more robust data and the benefit of over a decade of compilation — allowing us to truly compare and contrast the state of the electronic music industry. Our annual health check this year reflects continued growth and major developments: the Superstruct acquisition reshaping live, rising momentum in key genres like Afro House and Drum & Bass, ongoing catalogue acquisitions, and unprecedented engagement with the genre on cultural platforms such as TikTok.” IMS Co-Founder Ben Turner.

For the fifth consecutive year, independent labels increased market share, reaching 30% of global label revenues. While major labels remain dominant, regional and digitally native players in the global south are gaining ground, carving out space with localised scenes and culturally attuned content strategies.

Genres including Drum & Bass, Jungle, and UK Garage are undergoing a creative revival, particularly among younger audiences. Beatport data shows Afro House leapt from 23rd to 4th most searched genre, while SoundCloud saw a 100% increase in UK Garage uploads.

With 566 million new electronic music fans added across Spotify, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook in2024, the electronic music genre continues to outperform rivals like rock and indie. The format of fandom isshifting too — SoundCloud saw a 14% rise in plays across electronic genres, particularly in re-emerging micro-scenes such as UK Garage.

Mexico, India, and Brazil drove subscriber and listener growth on Spotify, with Mexico’s listener base surging 60%year-on-year. Meanwhile, African genres including Afro House and Amapiano made significant strides, reflecting an electronic culture that is truly global, decentralised, and diverse.

Clearly demonstrating that Ibiza remains a global heartbeat of electronic music and unrivalled cultural touchstone for the global dance music community Ibiza club ticketing revenue reached €150 million. (This figure reflects ticketing only and does not include VIP sales, so the total value created for the local economy was even higher). This represents a 6% increase for the Balearic island despite a dip in event volumes, as ticket prices rose and demand for high-value experiences held strong.

The presence of electronic acts on global festival lineups hit 18%, up from 13% in 2021. Superstruct’s $1.4 billion acquisition highlighted the category’s commercial heat. Meanwhile, gender representation is shifting slowly but steadily: AlphaTheta’s registered female user base grew again in 2024, now at 16%.

2024 was also a breakout year for music AI, with 60 million users engaging music creation apps and 10% of consumers reporting having used generative AI to create music or lyrics. As a result, the line between fan and creator is becoming ever more fluid as AI, audio tools continue to democratise music creation.

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Summary: The IMS Business Report 2025, authored by Mark Mulligan, highlights the global electronic music industry’s growth to $12.9 billion in 2024. The report underscores the industry’s resilience, driven by emerging genres, a resurgence in live events, and increased engagement on cultural platforms. Despite a slower growth rate compared to 2023, the industry’s expansion reflects its multifaceted strength and evolving landscape.

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Music Conference: Roisin Murphy and Mochakk announced for IMS Dalt Vila - historic 2,500-year-old former fort and UNESCO World Heritage site

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IMS Ibiza, the thought-leadership platform at the intersection of culture, education, industry, and wellness in electronic music, today announces the a-z line-up of the highly anticipated annual IMS Dalt Vila event in the world’s number one dance music destination, Ibiza. Widely regarded as the starting point of the summer season, IMS Dalt Vila will unite a unique collection of diverse and exciting DJ talent, both rising and established names who are making moves on the international electronic music scene, as well as a PA from trailblazing artist Róisín Murphy.

Presented in partnership with AlphaTheta, the seven-hour musical celebration marks the closing of the 15th edition of the three-day summit at the newly opened Mondrian Ibiza and Hyde Ibiza hotels. This unmissable event is held in the old town of Ibiza at the historic 2,500-year-old former fort, Dalt Vila, providing spectacular views of the Catedral de Eivissa with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. In 2024 the site celebrates the 25th anniversary of its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site, an award that recognises both its cultural and architectural value.

The IMS Dalt Vila 2024 line-up showcases extraordinary talent with a performance by the energetic Brazilian sensation Mochakk. Drawing from a broad range of musical influences, including the funk and soul of his home country Brazil, his charisma behind the decks has turned him into a global star.

IMS is proud to have Róisín Murphy performing a PA to the backdrop of an Ibizan sunset, shaped for IMS Dalt Vila and designed for the dance floor. For almost three decades, the Irish singer, songwriter and DJ, a resident of the White Isle, has injected the true spirit of Ibiza into her incredible ideas-bursting discography. First in the 1990s in the group Moloko and since 2005, as a prolific solo artist constantly rewriting dance music’s interaction with pop and disco. Her most recent albums affirm her iconic status in club culture - “Róisín Machine” which firmly re-introduced her as queen of the dance and her latest creative collaboration in the DJ Koze-produced new album, “Hit Parade”.

One of the fastest-rising stars in electronic music, the vibrant and unmistakable Ukrainian artist Miss Monique will also take to the IMS Dalt Vila stage for the very first time. Possibly the most recognised female Progressive House DJ, she has gained a huge fanbase now hooked on her exquisitely crafted and produced livestreams. One of the fastest-rising stars in electronic music, she is about to hit a million subscribers on her YouTube channel, a huge landmark at this stage of her career.

IMS is very excited to welcome for the first time two artists showcasing Amapiano and its fusion of deep house, jazz, kwaito and afrobeat elements. KILIMANJARO, hailing from South Africa, raised in Scotland and now residing in London, combines his background of Afro-centric rhythms and influences with the fast paced energies of the European electronic scene. Osabuohien Osaretin, better known by his stage name Sarz, is a two time Grammy-nominated Nigerian producer, mixing engineer, musician and DJ. The undisputed heavyweight producer of contemporary Afrobeats, his unique and pioneering production techniques have helped reshape Nigeria’s sound profile. Sarz is behind hit songs that not only top the Nigerian charts but also make an indelible mark on the global scene - Skrillez, Drake, Beyoncē and Skepta are but a few of his global superstar collaborators.

The accomplished and revered Sasha will be weaving his magic in the iconic setting of Ibiza’s Old Town in addition to close collaborator Frankie Wah. The UK producer and founder of SHÈN Presents has not only played in the world’s hottest clubbing destinations but has embedded his progressive sounds on the shores of the White Isle through his island residency at Club Chinois.

IMS Ibiza co-founder, BBC Radio 1 DJ and broadcaster and figurehead of dance music Pete Tong (MBE), will once again grace the decks at IMS Dalt Vila. With an unparalleled ear for new talent, Tong has become the leading tastemaker of the electronic generation and an industry icon.

Alex Wann, the Parisian DJ and producer, also joins the line-up. With his brooding deep house track ‘Milkshake’ he delivered one of the hottest tracks of summer 2023. As his star continues to rise, his musical prowess and innovative productions are sure to leave an indelible mark on the global dance music scene.

The pedigree of talent continues featuring IMS Ibiza co-host, broadcaster, selector and next-gen tastemaker Jaguar who will treat the audience to her signature cocktail of genre-hopping, feel-good bubblers. BBC6 Music presenter and winner of the DJ Mag top 100 Lifetime Achievement award DJ Paulette joins the IMS Dalt Vila line-up. From the Hacienda to Homoelectric, Paulette's career spans three decades, and is documented in her new book - Welcome to the Club: The Life and Lessons of a Black Woman DJ.

Completing the line-up of new talent is producer and vocalist Artche and Ibiza-based, Brazilian DJ Kalismã, both of whom will glide through electro, melodic techno, and house.

A limited number of IMS Dalt Vila Early Bird tickets are available to purchase now at €55, with General Admission priced at €60, available on Eventix.

A-Z

ALEX WANN

ARTCHE

DJ PAULETTE

FRANKY WAH

JAGUAR

KALISMÃ

KILIMANJARO

MISS MONIQUE

MOCHAKK

PETE TONG

RÓISÍN MURPHY - PA

SARZ

SASHA

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About International Music Summit

International Music Summit (IMS) was created in 2007 by influential industry professionals including Ben Turner, Danny Whittle, Pete Tong, and Simeon Friend. A thought-leadership platform for industry, culture, and education in electronic music, the organisation champions ethical and sustainable growth and aims to be a catalyst for positive progress and transformation from the boardroom to the dancefloor.

The flagship annual event of IMS, IMS Ibiza, unites thousands of delegates from across the global ecosystem of electronic music, incorporating a three-day summit, the IMS Business Report, and the iconic IMS Dalt Vila closing celebration at the island’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. IMS is co-hosted by Pete Tong and Jaguar (both BBC Radio 1), alongside long-term sponsor AlphaTheta. Follow IMS on Instagram, LinkedIn Facebook & X (formerly Twitter).

Ims Ibiza 2024 Topics (A-Z)

25 Years Of Defected: Life After An Acquisition

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Ama - Ask Me Anything: Agencies & Agents

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Ama - Ask Me Anything: Ibiza - Class Of 2024 

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Ama - Ask Me Anything: Meet The Bookers!

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Amplifying Amapiano & African Music: The Journey Of A Genre From The Township To The Global Stage

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Book Corner: Readings From The Culture

‘Welcome To The Club’ - Dj Paulette

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Everything You Need To Know About…Distribution

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Ims Business Report 2024

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Keynote Interview: Aloki Batra - Pacha Group

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Market Focus: Germany

From The Dancefloor To The Dataroom

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Ninja Tune: Unveiling The Wizardry Behind One Of Electronic Music’s Greatest Independent Labels

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Rebuilding Our Community: How To Bring Back Peace, Love, Unity And Respect

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Embracing Superfandom

Hosted By Music Ally

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The Art Of Areté Presents...

Keynote Interview - Mochakk

Health Is Wealth: The Future Of Touring

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Tomorrowland: 20 Years Of Innovation

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MUSIC CONFERENCE: IMS Ibiza Announce Final Details & Full IMS Week Schedule

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International Music Summit (IMS) Ibiza, the premier global platform for business, culture and education in the electronic music industry, will once again unite the most influential global industry figures at the 12thedition of its annual three-day inspirational and motivational thought-leadership forum. Curated in partnership with shesaid.so, the leading global network of women in the music industry, the 2019 program and keynote speakers will focus on mental health, diversity and examining club culture with the objective of developing fresh strategies and leading the direction for change.

The summit leads with two extended keynote debates, in the first - IMS AND ARETÉ PRESENT MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS DEBATE - twenty leading industry voices including artists, managers, doctors and health care experts will be united in a vital discussion covering an issue that retains major significance the electronic music; mental health challenges and what can be done to safeguard all those working within the industry. Artists Luciano, Madame Ghandi, Pete Tong and Professor Green will join father of Avicii and founder of the Tim Bergling Foundation Klas Bergling in an open forum designed to find real, workable solutions to this growing issue. Also joining the discussion will be representatives from Association For Electronic Music, Remedy State presents ARETE, Your Green Room, Ibiza Calm, Help Musicians and Endel.

Fourteen of the most important names in electronic music will come together to take the temperature of Club Culture in RESIDENT ADVISOR & IMS PRESENT... IS CLUB CULTURE HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION? The never before seen format at IMS will feature insights from across the industry from speakers Andy Blackett (Fabric, Head of Bookings & Promotions, UK), Human Rias (MMA - Mixed Munich Arts, Bookings, Germany), Jaguar (Mixmag TV, Presenter / Artist, UK), Kae Burke (House of Yes, Founder & Creative Director, USA), Keira Sinclair (POLY, Agent, Germany), Keith Reilly (Fabric, Creative Director, UK), Leticia Van Riel (LVR Management; Artist Manager; Anna, SAMA’, Wehbba; Spain), Mark Newton (Printworks / The Drumsheds, Director, UK), Nicolas Matar (NM Entertainment / Output, Owner / Operator, USA), Olga Heijns (Unmanageable Artists, Founder, Netherlands), Pete Tong (IMS / BBC Radio 1, Co-Founder / Broadcaster, UK), SOPHIE (Artist, UK) and Steffen Charles (Promoter / Founder; TimeWarp / Cosmopop; Germany).

Newly announced artists joining the summit speakers line-up include Skunk Anansie frontwoman Skin who brings her experiences to SHESAID.SO PRESENTS...INVESTIGATING INTERSECTIONALITY, Detroit-born and raised techno / house DJ and producer Kelli Hand, German based DJ and Producer Loco Dice, Palestinian DJ and Producers DJ Dar and DJ Darbak plus Spain’s Paco Osuna who will introduce elrowART a new concept from global party brand elrow.

Now with the full IMS schedule and timetable across the three day summit and entire Ibiza week released detailing all talks, panels, workshops, networking drinks, club nights, livestreams and opening and closing events, delegates will be able to plan, enjoy and make the most of their time during IMS Week.

NEWLY ANNOUNCED IMS IBIZA SPEAKERS

Chris Braun (Artbat; Artist Manager; UK)

DJ Dar (Artist, Palestine)

DJ Darbak (Artist, Palestine)

Duco Smit (tappit, Chief Commercial Officer, Netherlands)

Dr. Norman Rosenthal (National Institute of Mental Health / Psychiatrist; USA)

Esther Lopez Riva (Clarks, Global Head of Communications & PR, Netherlands)

Grego O’Halloran (UNUM Festival / OpenLab; Director; UK)

Inder Phull (Graphite, Head of Brand Strategy, UK)

Jolyon Klean (Orca Sound Project, Founder, UK)

Juan Arnau Jr. (Elrow Family, Founder & CEO, Spain)

Karin Koopmans (Heartfeldt Foundation, Co-Founder, Netherlands)

Katy Ellis (Anglo Management; Artist Manager; UK)

Keira Sinclair (POLY, Agent, Germany)

Kelli Hand (Artist, USA)

Liam Hennessy (Help Musicians, Health & Welfare Manager, UK)

Loco Dice (Artist, Germany)

Mark Netto (IMS, Co-Founder, South Africa)

Michael Jobson (Tour Manager, UK)

Nick Roden (Ingrooves, SVP Label & Business Development, UK)

Nick Yates (Paradise; Promoter: Ibiza)

Nissan Logan (Artist Manager / Co-founder, Moonshine, Canada)

Okuda (Artist, Spain)

Oskar Sanz (Iam Agency, Founder, Spain)

Paco Osuna (Artist, Spain)

Seth Combs (Beat Fever; Founder; USA)

Skin (Artist; Skunk Anansie; UK)

Steffen Charles (Promoter / Founder; TimeWarp / Cosmopop; Germany)

Zac Day (Oceanic Global Foundation; Music Partnerships; UK)

IMS IBIZA EXTENDED KEYNOTE DEBATES:

RESIDENT ADVISOR & IMS PRESENT...IS CLUB CULTURE HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?

IMS AND ARETÉ PRESENT…MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS DEBATE

IMS IBIZA KEYNOTE INTERVIEWS

CHARLOTTE DE WITTE

JOSEPH CAPRIATI

KLAS BERGLING

ZANE LOWE

IMS IBIZA KEY THEMES & TOPICS

20 YEARS OF COCOON

BYE BYE TO PLASTIC - HOW THE MUSIC INDUSTRY CAN EVOLVE TOGETHER FOR A GREENER FUTURE

DATA DEBATE

DIGITAL DEBATE

DJ MAGAZINE PRESENTS...A TWIST IN MY SOBRIETY

GHOST PRODUCTION - OUT OF THE DARK

IMS AND ARETÉ PRESENT…MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS DEBATE

IMS BUSINESS REPORT 2019

INTRODUCING…ENDEL

INTRODUCING…THE NEW CEO OF PACHA

MIXMAG PRESENT… NEW WAVE: RISING INDUSTRY INNOVATORS

MUSIC & ART - INTRODUCING ELROW ART

MUSIC & FASHION - HOW TO CREATE A DEEPER INTEGRATION

PALESTINE MUSIC SCENE

PIONEER DJ PRESENTS…INSTA DJ - SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE NEW AGE DANCEFLOOR

POINT BLANK PRESENTS…PRODUCTION MASTERCLASS WITH JAX JONES

SHESAID.SO PRESENTS...CURATING BALANCED LINE-UPS

SHESAID.SO PRESENTS...INVESTIGATING INTERSECTIONALITY

SHESAID.SO PRESENTS… RESTORING COMMUNITY TO THE DANCEFLOOR

STIFLING OUR CULTURE BY FABRIC’S KEITH REILLY

STREAMING IN THE DJ BOOTH

THE BIG DATA

THE EASTERN BLOC

THE FUTURE OF FEMINISM IS MEN - GENDER DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE

THE GREAT ANNUAL IBIZA DEBATE

THE IMS VOTE

The Mission

International Music Summit is an educational, inspirational and motivational thought leadership platform dedicated to creating and encouraging the awareness of, and appreciation for, electronic music, and the artistry related to DJing and related art forms - primarily through the presentation of summits and events that celebrate both the historic and ongoing contribution of the genre to culture worldwide. IMS annually hosts major events globally in Ibiza, Los Angeles, China and Malta. IMS was created by Ben Turner, Danny Whittle, Mark Netto, Pete Tong & Simeon Friend.

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Music Conference: IMS Ibiza 2018, videos from various sessions are now online (updated)

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22:42:00

International Music Summit (IMS), the inspirational, educational and motivational thought-leadership platform for the electronic music industry, last week delivered another insightful and inspiring schedule of powerful and at times emotional discussions on the most important issues facing the scene today, delivered by 120 artists and industry leaders.

Across 3 days IMS Ibiza welcomed 1,200 members of the global electronic music community from 48 different countries for a powerful week of reflection, positivity and progress.

IMS co-founder Pete Tong (BBC Radio 1, Broadcaster, UK) opened the 11th edition of the summit with an incredibly poignant opening tribute to Tim Bergling, otherwise known as superstar artist Avicii. Tong’s reflection on his life, his legacy and the impact of his tragic and untimely death started the summit on a somber but important note, reminding all of the importance of putting the spotlight “firmly back on our industry and the health of the DJ”, adding the powerful statement “we weren’t supposed to die chasing the dream.”

Now online there are videos of many of the sessions so definitely its worth watching them if you wish to have in-depth knowledge of what's really going on behind the scenes in the EDM industry. Hopefully more videos will be added in the coming weeks to experience the majority of the panels for those who didn't manage to be there.

Pete Tong - the most authoritative voice in electronic music - opens the IMS with a response to the tragic passing of Avicii and issues thoughts on how the industry can better deal with the stresses and strains of life in the music business.

Following on from Pioneer DJ and DJsounds’ documentary focusing on mental health and the tragic passing of Avicii, what are the issues faced by touring DJs? What are the warning signs of problems? AFEM discusses why it is time to protect the health of global artists not the wealth of global businesses…

Freedom, self-expression, inspiration. Built at the intersection of nature and art. But threatened by commercialisation and overrun by dance music; turning into a place for jet-setters and rich hippies. Are we talking about Burning Man or Ibiza? Lovers of both communities come together to explore and dissect misconceptions of two culture creators.

IMS brings together the leading figureheads of the Positiva Records label - from its inception inside EMI, to the global careers its launched, and where it stands today… Still strong, still relevant and in the steady hands of its A&R director Jason Ellis.

IMS brings together the leading members of the team for the global career of Black Coffee, with an specific focus on the second year of his Ibiza residency at Hï. Black Coffee’s career is moving at an incredible speed, so a perfect time to hear their strategic approach.

Todd “The God” Terry has seen it all - from the toughest streets of New York to international fame as one of the most successful house music producers of our time. IMS goes deep into his life and career, interviewed by IMS partner Pete Tong.

Electronic music was built by people doing things on their own terms. From Phuture birthing acid on a TB-303 to Dizzee Rascal creating grime on the Music 200 playstation game, a do-it-yourself ethos has always pushed the movement into the future. Meet five visionaries under 25 who are changing the shape of our scene and taking things forward.

Tom Middleton, founding member of Global Communication, stunned the community this year with the launch of the Sleep Better Sounds platform and psychoacoustic soundscapes album. Now a fully-trained Sleep Science Coach, he shares his wisdom on the importance of sleep and, most importantly, how to get to sleep

Bradley Gunn Raver is the viral sensation who is being invited around the world to bring his infectious, unstoppable dancing to their events. He has Asperger's syndrome, but sober raving has helped him socialise with other people. A true human interest story and inspiration to us all…

Fiona Measham returns to IMS to present The Case for drug testing at large events and clubs. Her organisation The Loop are in high-demand to increase testing at festivals and events as the world opens up to facing the reality of controlling this issue.

Young Guns Network has been providing a meeting point for young, ambitious media professionals since 2013. Following its inception, over 1,500 under-30s have joined and continue to engage with the initiative’s events, conversations and, of course, other members. IMS is delighted to present this year’s focus - Disruptors!

The fireside chat will cover the importance of community in music, and how it helps to build, establish and grow music scenes and creator communities, as shared through the experiences and perspectives of Room for Resistance (R4R). Room 4 Resistance is a Berlin-based queer femme / non-binary forward collective focused on community-building and creating safer space & visibility for underrepresented artists in Dance Music.

In recent years a world of new party destinations has matured. As Ibiza prices itself out of the market for many, we bring together the leading protagonists from Mykonos, Marrakech, Dubai, Tulum, Croatia and the Algarve in Portugal to find out the magic that is bringing thousands of new music tourists to their destinations.

Becoming a parent is traditionally perceived as a hindrance in one's career in the music business, particularly if you're a woman or an artist, in general. Our discussion aims to create more awareness in this space, remove the existing taboo around juggling family life with work and ultimately give parenthood a renewed, positive status in the workplace. A change in perception around parenthood in music will positively impact the industry ecosystem, both from a diversity as well as a commercial angle.

Electronic Music has embraced streaming like almost no other genre, yet opinion remains divided; should labels fight to protect revenue from downloads and vinyl or transform their businesses to maximise plays, in a world where purchase price is a thing of the past. Cutting edge industry figures debate the full spectrum of business models and how the industry needs to evolve to make money from free.

The Annual Digital Debate this year brings in speakers from the artist side - managers and label heads representing the likes of Armin and Fatboy Slim. Also we welcomed Pandora and The Orchard to IMS for the first time. Always an insightful debate...

Another incredible IMS Dalt Vila event with a strong line-up and some special pairings including the debuts of many leading underground talents to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mission Statement: International Music Summit is an educational, inspirational and motivational thought leadership platform dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, electronic music, the artistry related to DJ-ing and all related popular artforms, primarily through the presentation of summits and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of the genre to art and culture worldwide.

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IMS 2018: Day 3 Round Up & Highlights At The International Music Summit - Ibiza

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On day three of IMS Ibiza one of the most legendary electronic brands of our time was welcomed to the stage as Enric Palau (Sónar Festival, Co-Director, Spain) Georgia Taglietti (Sónar Festival, Head of Communications, Spain) shared their story with Ben Turner. 25 YEARS OF SÓNAR – SHAPING UNDERGROUND CULTURE was a frank and revealing session covering the powerful impact of the festival on the electronic music scene and culminated with the announcement that Sónar would receive the 2018 Pioneer DJ Award.

Celebrating another milestone 25 YEARS OF POSITIVA RECORDS – THE CHANGING FACE OF A&R bought together two of the leading figureheads of the label recalled fond memories of the inception of the label and underlined why the label is so strong and relevant. Jason Ellis (Positiva/Virgin Records, A&R Director: 2008-present, UK) and Nick Halkes (Positiva/EMI Dance, Founder/Managing Director:1993-1999) highlighted the incredible back catalogue and string of anthems that sound tracked the heyday and the hedonism of Ibiza through the ’90s and the many that went on to crossover to be huge chart hits, including Shapeshifters’ ‘Lola’s Theme’ and David Guetta’s ‘When Love Takes Over’.

Dean Wilson (SEVEN20, CEO, USA) one of the most successful and most respected artist managers in the electronic music business, co-founder of ThreeSixZero, long-term manager of deadmau5, and now representing his new company, Seven20 Management sat with Pete Tong and pinpointed the ups and down of discovering new talent, his not so easy move to the US in 2011, along with the progression of megastar Calvin Harris. Wilson also talked honestly about the motives behind his company partnering with Live Nation / Roc Nation ‘We knew we needed help, no one would answer our calls, no one would answer our calls. We didn’t really understand the US market’.

Joining the conversation from via live steam from his home studio was Deadmau5 (Artist, Canada). Animated, engaging and of course disruptive, stating “I’m really happy where I’m at right now. I’m kind of in the middle. “I’ve pissed enough people off that I’ll never be right at the top and I’m worth enough money that I’ll never be at the bottom”. Zimmerman also covered his experiences with major labels, “‘EMI was a funny relationship’”, as well as his future plans and his new video game venture.

The artistic and cultural impact of Burning Man was examined in BLACK ROCK CITY x IBIZA: CULTURAL OPPOSITES OR KINDRED SPIRITS. Seth Troxler (Artist, USA) recalled how it took the full experience of Black Rock City to capture his love, “People dragged me to Burning Man and I hated it. Then the sun came up and I couldn’t stop smiling.” Adding the full panel’s outlook that Burning Man really is a city and community, Dominique Debucquoy-Dodley (Burning Man Project, Communications Manager, USA) confirmed that for those attending it profoundly changes their way of thinking and attitude to life. The panel ended on a powerful quote from Ed Karney, manager of Seth Troxler who passionately spoke on the need to bring the focus of Ibiza away from VIP culture and back to the people that love electronic music, noting “if you don’t look at where the kids are coming from all of this will fizzle off into a bunch of middle aged people like myself, who are kind of looking back thinking, what happened?

This community thread was echoed in THE ANNUAL IBIZA DEBATE which focused on how to keep the scene moving forward whilst maintaining a focus on sustainability and impact on the island

Becoming a parent is traditionally perceived as a hindrance in one’s career in the music business, particularly if you’re a woman or an artist, in general. The open discussion PRACTICAL PARENTING – HOSTED BY SHESAID.SO talked about creating more awareness in this space and juggling family life, Hosted by Andreea Magdalina (Shesaid.so, Founder, USA) the discussion highlighted struggles from artist managers and artist themselves, including La Fleur who commented, “I toured until I was 7 months pregnant. I wanted to wait for the right time in my career but I realised that there was never going to be a right time. Now, I think I’m more ahead of my career than I was back then.”

Also on day three Declan McGlynn (Point Blank, Music Journalist, UK) hosted Andrea Oliva (Artist, Switzerland) for a DJ Skills masterclass, “I like it to be chaotic. Chaos causes creativity.” said the ANTS resident before delivering insight into his unique approach to DJing and performing to a live crowd.

This year see’s BURN Residency evolve into a 9-month programme that provides 10 emerging DJs opportunities to build their careers outside of their home country. In partnership with DJ Mag, BURN Residency hosted a discussion on HOW TO BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL TOURING DJ. Loco Dice (Artist, Germany) recommended, “Never stop dreaming, dreams come true. I had a dream and it came true” focus from the full panel was very much on true life balance and surrounding yourself with positivity. Nastia (Artist, Ukraine) talked frankly about her rise as a global name, family life and how true balance relies on making the right priorities

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