JEAN MICHEL JARRE TO KEYNOTE AT INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SUMMIT

The Sixth Ibiza International Music Summit

Theme: “Beyond the Boom Boom”

22^nd – 24^th May, Ibiza Gran Hotel

@IMSIbiza

21^st March 2013: - At a time when dance music seems to be taking over mainstream culture, the International Music Summit (IMS) has brought together the most important players in the business to share their thoughts for the three day summit, and rounding off each day with a unique one-off events with performances from Fatboy Slim, BBC Radio 1 DJ Pete Tong, Sven Vath, Maya Jane Coles and DJ Driis (Idris Elba).While the IMS focuses on shaping the future of electronic music, the light also shines heavily on those that have helped pave the way… This year, the IMS is thrilled to announce that Jean Michel Jarre, one of the earliest pioneers of synthesised music, will be giving a keynote interview where he will discuss his career, past, present and future.Jarre, who laid the foundations of what eventually became dance music, having also established hIMSelf as the true master of the open-air extravaganza with incredible light shows at Tiananmen Square, the Pyramids as backdrops and the infamous Destination Docklands shows, has been collaborating with some of the hottest contemporary names in modern electronica, including his recent work on Parisian imprint InFiné.IMS partner Ben Turner states: "A lot of work has gone into landing Jean Michel Jarre. But we are hugely excited to have his attendance. I interviewed him in 1993 for the Melody Maker when electronic DJs like Slam had remixed his work. So it’s been amazing talking to him again about speaking at IMS. He is a true pioneer and his understanding of today's scene is quite surprising. His understanding of the challenges facing the business is second to none, and his vision for change is also impressive and inspiring."Nile Rodgers, who broke the news that he was working with Daft Punk at last year’s IMS, and is the global ambassador for the Association for Electronic Music (AFEM), will also be returning to the IMS for a chat,Turner states: "Nile set IMS alight last year but it felt like he didn't get to finish his story. So welcome back – the main was an inspiration and so much has come from his involvement in IMS last year. He can come back every single year as far as IMS is concerned."With the line up looking to be the IMS’s strongest yet, new additions include artists DJ Yoda and Guy Gerber, alongside industry titans Ted Cohen, Oliver Luckett (theAudience), Shane Murray (Ibiza Rocks), Marcus Trojan (Weekend Club), and Stephen Titmus (Shazaam).New additions to IMS 2013 speaker list are:ARTISTSJean Michel Jarre (Keynote Interview)Nile Rodgers (Keynote Interview part two)DJ Yoda (technology demo)Guy Gerber (Changing Face of Ibiza panel)INDUSTRYTed Cohen (Tag Strategic)Oliver Luckett (The Audience)Shane Murray (Ibiza Rocks) / (Changing Face of Ibiza panel)Marcus Trojan (Weekend club) / (Market Focus: Germany)Stephen Titmus (Shazam) (Where Does All The Money Go) FULL CONFIRMED SPEAKER LIST FOR IMS 2013:ARTISTS:Jean Michel Jarre (Keynote Interview)Nile Rodgers (Keynote Interview part two)DJ Yoda (technology demo)Guy Gerber (Changing Face of Ibiza panel)Fatboy Slim (IMS Legends Dinner Recipient)Sven Väth (Keynote Interview)Driis Aka Idris Elba (Keynote Interview)Solomun (IMS Grand Finale DJ)Paul Van Dyk (Keynote Interview)Maya Jane Coles (IMS Grand Finale DJ)Pete Tong (Host)Groove Armada (IMS Anthem Creator)Eats Everything (IMS Anthem Remixer)Arthur Baker (Exclusive Film Screening)Scuba (IMS Grand Finale DJ)Monika Kruse (Market Focus: Germany)Nicky Romero (Ghostdancing Debate)Timo Garcia (Ghostdancing Debate)Shadow Child Aka Dave SpoonTensnake (IMS Grand Finale Live Act)Kaz James (IMS Legends Performer)Le Carousel (IMS Grand Finale Live Act)Tom Staar (IMS Legends Performer) INDUSTRY:Ted Cohen (Tag Strategic)Oliver Luckett (The Audience)Shane Murray (Ibiza Rocks) / (Changing Face of Ibiza panel)Marcus Trojan (Weekend club) / (Market Focus: Germany)Stephen Titmus (Shazam) (Where Does All The Money Go)Bob Lefsetz (Keynote Interview)Patrick Moxey – Ultra / Sony Music (Keynote Interview)Marc Geiger – William Morris Endeavour (Keynote Address)Emmanuel De Buretel – Because (Keynote Interview)Andrea & Antonio – Circoloco@DC10 (DC10: The Story…)Amy Thomson – ATM Artists, Swedish House Mafia (Keynote Interview)Shelly Finkel – SFX (Keynote Interview)Duncan Stutterheim – ID&T/Tomorrowland (Keynote Interview)Anja Schneider & Ralf Kollmann – Mobilee Records (Market Focus: Germany)Arash Shirazi – The Bullitt Agency, DubfireAsh Pournouri – At Night Management, AviciiDavid Vincent – SankeysDavid Waxman – Ultra MusicFrancisco Ferrer – PachaJudy Weinstein – Def Mix, Frankie KnucklesMaria May – CAA, David GuettaNikhil Shah – MixcloudSam Evitt – Method Music, DisclosureStephen Greene – RockCorpsValentino Barrioseta – Bridges For MusicYann Pissenem – UshuaiaDanny Whittle – The Ibiza NetworkBen Turner – IMS/Graphite Media (AFEM)Kurosh Nasseri – Association For Electronic Music (AFEM) KEY TOPICS:Market Focus: GermanyGhostdancing: The Ghist In The Machine DebateThe Changing Face Of IbizaSocial Responsibilit In Electronic MusicWhere Does All The Money Go And Why Don’t I Get Any?Women In Dance Music Debate: Year Two!Next Generation ManagementIs The American Style Of Doing Business Killing The Heart Of Dance Music?IMS Question Time Returns…Afem: Association For Electronic Music – A Case For To Register For Delegate Badges And To Book Accommodation Please Visit:Www.Internationalmusicsummit.Com