INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SUMMIT 2010, IBIZA
MAY 26-28, IBIZA GRAN HOTEL14.12.09: - Now in its third year the International Music Summit returns to Ibiza in 2010 bigger than ever. The event, bringing together leading executives and artists in the electronic music industry, has firmly established itself as an essential event in the calendar. As Juan Vandervoort from !K7 Records, Germany put it last year, "An industry known for producing innovative music finally has an innovative conference." Hosted by BBC Radio 1’s Pete Tong, IMS 2010 will once again deliver an unrivalled agenda of business sessions with, unlike other electronic music summits, no two panels crossing over. In 2009, lively debates saw those attending challenged to embrace new technology and marketing strategies and engage with young people on their terms. A significant 69% of those present agreed that IMS had made them question how their companies work.The first speakers, panelists and agenda debates will be announced on Mon Jan 18th, with a list of global recording artists and DJs already confirmed.In previous years IMS has witnessed keynotes from pivotal industry figures such as global electronic pioneer Richie Hawtin, and former head of Island Records and manager to Paul Oakenfold, Marc Marot and seen panels packed with the likes of Bestival promoter, Rob da Bank, Wall of Sound boss Mark Jones, plus senior figures from Nokia, Bacardi, Blackberry, Pioneer and Sol. It was at IMS 2010 that Hawtin told the delegates they were lying when stating that they felt they were in touch with their audience. And 19-year-old Callum Negus Fancey from the under-age Let's Go Crazy brand spectacularly declared his audience had 'never heard of Paul Oakenfold'.After the success of 2009, IMS will again be held at the Ibiza Gran Hotel, the party capital's luxury five star hotel. This year IMS will take full control of the hotel to maximise use of the space and create an intimate space for delegates to work and socialise in.Full event and hotel packages are limited, and expected to sell out well in advance. The total cost of a delegates badge is €370 which includes a 5* buffet lunch throughout the conference with special packages at the hotel on sale from today.Once again the daytime sessions will be followed by special evening showcases at venues within walking distance of the hotel. Delegates will have free entry to all events including the IMS Grand Finale in the Dalt Vila World Heritage Site supported by the Ibiza government, which last year saw Basement Jaxx and Filthy Dukes perform live, with DJs Pete Tong and Rob da Bank. IMS 2010 will have more events per evening all within walking distance of the Gran Hotel.Said Pete Tong, IMS co-founder: "The IMS is delighted to announce our return to Ibiza in May 2010, and also our return to the perfect surroundings of the Ibiza Gran Hotel, probably the best setting imaginable for an international electronic music conference.“IMS is committed to helping develop the global scene that I'm so heavily involved in, and I hope industry people and clubbers alike choose to spend their time on the island around this very special gathering of global players and thinkers."EXCLUSIVE COMPETITION to Win Tickets for the IMS GRAND FINALEThe IMS Grand Finale event is the culmination of the conference. It’s set to take place on Friday 28th May - with both Pacha and Space openings the same weekend - making this the hottest ticket in dance music. Located in the stunning Dalt Vila, Ibiza , this famous UNESCO World Heritage site will set the spectacular backdrop for the IMS:10 Grand Finale and live show.Last year’s Grand Finale featured DJ sets from Rob Da Bank and Pete Tong and Live performances from Filthy Jukes and Bassment Jaxx. More details of next year’s performers will be announced soon. To enter, all you need to do is join the IMS Myspace, Facebook and Twitter social networks.Visit http://www.myspace.com/internationalmusicsummit for full competition details.Notes To Editors:About the International Music SummitLaunched in 2008, the International Music Summit has established itself as the essential event for those working within the electronic music community. A place to do business, network and learn about the latest developments, the past two years have seen a host of music industry executives, DJs and artists descend on the white island for the IMS. IMS was created by BBC Radio 1 DJ Pete Tong along with partners Ben Turner, Danny Whittle, Mark Netto and Simeon Friend.Those present have included Andrew Keen, author of The Cult of The Amateur; Cathy Guetta, F**k Me I'm Famous; Cliff Fluet, Lewis Silkin; Cris Hearn, Primary Talent; David Glick, Founder Edge Group; David Levy, William Morris Agency; Enric Palau, Sonar; Eric Harle, D-E-F; Garry Blackburn, Anglo Management; James Barton, Cream; Jason Alexander, Hit The Ground Running; Jason Bentley, KCRW US; Jason Ellis, Positiva Records; Louis Puig, Space Miami; John Niven, author of Kill Your Friends; Mark Jones, Wall of Sound; Mark Selby, Nokia; Martin Gontad, 2 Net Producciones; Martin Morales, Disney; Natasha Kizzie, Euro RSCG KLP; Patrick Moxey, Ultra Music; Paul Bedford, Ingenious; Peter Koepke; Pino Sagliocco, Live Nation; Ralf Lulsdorf, T-Mobile; Randy Reed, Red Light Management; Rob da Bank, Bestival / Sunday Best Recordings; Sanne Hagelsten, Zync Music; Simon Dunmore, Defected Records; Ted Cohen, Tag Strategic; Tony Andrews, Funktion 1. Labels in attendance include Cocoon, Cr2, EMI, Global Underground, K-7, Ministry of Sound, M-inus, New State , Rekids, Sony, Sunday Best, Toolroom, Ultra Records, Universal, Warners, ZYXDJs and producers who have attended the summit included Richie Hawtin, Basement Jaxx, Above & Beyond, Francois K, Rob da Bank, Radio Slave, Mark Knight, Sander Kleinenberg, Tom Middleton, Leftfield’s Neil Barnes, Layo & Bushwacka!, Dirty Vegas, Robbie Rivera, MYNC, Lemon Jelly’s Fred Deakin.“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 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 GridIMS: 2010 Reserve your place now, and HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF ELECTRONC MUSIC. Website - http://www.internationalmusicsummit.com/html/home.htmlMySpace - http://www.myspace.com/internationalmusicsummitFacebook – http://www.facebook.com/IMSibizaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/IMSibizaTicketing DetailsPlease 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 €370 with five-star hotel packages currently on offer for a little over €1000.Early purchase highly recommendedDelegate badge includes:Access to all daytime panels and presentationsAccess to all events and workshopsAccess to all networking activity inside the Gran Hotel (hotel access denied to non delegates)Free entry to showcases and official satellite venuesWelcome pack on arrivalFree 1/4 page for company logo, IMS manual, the definite bible of danceFree entry to the Grand Finale EventFree and Rapid Access Pass to Pure Pacha opening, Friday 28th MayFree and rapid Access Pass to Ibiza Rocks opening, Saturday 29th May