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The International Music Summit is fast establishing itself as one of the most talked about events of the year. You have read the hype, now its time to get down to business.

At a time when the music industry is in a state of flux, the International Music Summit is offering 300 music industry professionals a unique opportunity to debate and shape the future of their industry, with unparalleled access to some of the most influential individuals in the business. The IMS provides a platform to address the key challenges electronic music faces, as well as showcasing the very best it has to offer.

Over fifty of the leading figures behind the music industry have now been named as panellists, lending heavyweight support to three days of intensively programmed events. Every aspect of the industry is represented including leading labels, agencies, management, festivals, promotions, press, mobile and digital content providers in both the live and electronic music arena thus proving that this IMS really does mean business.

Francois Kevorkian (Francois K) is confirmed as a key note speaker for the conference. Francois’ career spans over 30 years, as a pioneering DJ having played at venues such as Studio 54, Paradise Garage & The Loft in America and remixer for the likes of U2 and Diana Ross. His speech: ‘Past, Present, Future’ will reflect his 30 years at the cutting edge and his insights on survival going forward, something he tackles daily with his ever-relevant Wave Music imprint.

Tom Middleton will create the IMS anthem in a live 1 hour showcase recording. The following day, the track will be remixed, again live, by remixer of the moment, Radio Slave, before being passed over to the man of the conference, Pete Tong, to be synchronised into visuals from a leading TV show. He will do this with Adam Wolf from Pig Factory in Los Angeles, a leading source of music placement. In a pioneering move, the track will be auctioned off at the end of the conference to labels with all proceeds going to a local Ibiza charity. Keep an eye on the website for further information.

For all those interested in building new inroads for business development, the International Music Summit really is the place to be. The panels and talks focus on topics such as the exponential rise of the digital world, the controversial topic of whether the DJ Top 100 is hype or not, or the debate of whether the dance music industry needs a ruling body… please refer below for a full list of seminars & panels.

Confirmed names for Panels

Host: Pete Tong

• Adam Bradley, Ad Bradley Music
• Adam Wolf, Pig Factory
• Amy Thomson, Dex-Ray
• Andy McKay, Ibiza Rocks / Manumission
• Andrea Pelino, Circo Loco
• Andrew Keen, Author The Cult Of The Amateur
• Ben Turner, Graphite Media
• Beth Appleton, Universal Music
• Bobby Simms, Popshop Entertainment/ Universal Music
• Caroline Prothero, PromoOne
• Cris Hearn, Primary Talent
• Dave Jenkins, I-DJ Magazine
• David Glick, Edge
• David Levy, William Morris Agency
• Dominic Anciano, Warner Music Entertainment
• Francois Kervorkian, Wave
• Frank Lampen, Independents United
• Garry Blackburn, Anglo Management
• Isaac Hidalgo, Eden
• James Dury, Audience Magazine
• Jason Bentley, KCRW / Music Supervisor
• Joel Zimmerman, William Morris Agency
• Judy Weinstein, Def Mix
• Justin Pearse, DJ Download
• Kim De Ruiter, Mercury Records
• Kurosh Nasseri, Nasseri Music Business
• Lesley Wright, DJ Magazine
• Liz Miller, Beatport
• Marcel Eingh, Sony BMG
• Maria May, ITB
• Mark Brown, CR2 Records
• Matt Jagger, Naked Communications
• Michael Cohen, AM Only
• Natasha Kizzie, KLP
• Paco Medina, Consell Insular
• Patrick Bradley, Ingenious Media
• Patrick Moxey, Ultra Records
• Rachel Birchwood, IMD
• Radio Slave, Artist
• Ralf Luelsdorf, T-Mobile
• Rob da Bank, BBC Radio 1 / Bestival / Sunday Best
• Roger Wade, Brands Inc
• Ross McGregor, Sony Computer Entertainment
• Samuel Guetta, Ibiza-Voice
• Serg Bienati, Club Class Management
• Simon Dunmore, Defected Records
• Steve Hulme, Pacha Recordings
• Tim Clarke, IE Management
• Tom Middleton, Artist
  

THE INDUSTRY SAYS …

David Levy, William Morris Agency
“Every year, the Ibizian summer is the tipping point for everything else that happens in electronic culture globally, on its dance floors and in every other aspect of the lifestyle surrounding it. So to finally have a true business forum take place at the beginning of each summer is a great development and one that William Morris Agency welcomes and intends to support.”

Andy McKay, Ibiza Rocks
“Ibiza has been at the epi-centre of music not only in Europe but throughout the World for many years and it’s great to be involved in a Music Seminar that reflects that.”

Geoff Oakes, Renaissance
“It makes sense for what is the center of dance music for several months of the year to host the International Music Summit. Ibiza is the ideal time and place just before the summer hots up to indulge in some real business. I really look forward to attending.”

THE PERFORMERS SAY …

Rob da Bank, BBC Radio 1 / Sunday Best / Bestival
“I am excited to be bringing Rob da Bank & Friends to the IMS in Ibiza. The island has always been a great focal point for the dance industry so it’s great to finally see it made official by the creation of the International music Summit. I intend to present the freshest showcase of new electronic bands to the occasion.”

THE SCHEDULE…

WEDNESDAY 28th May 08 (Hotel Atzaró)

• Does Dance Music Need a Ruling Body? A discussion
• Speaker: Dance music in India
• PANEL SYNC: SYNC OR SWIM?
• Workshop 1: Tom Middleton creates the IMS anthem
• Q&A Session 1: Dance music on the radio
• PANEL IBIZA 2008: THE YEAR OF CHANGE
  

THURSDAY 29th May 08 (Hotel Fenicia)

• Speaker: Financial investment in dance
• PANEL BRANDS: SHOW ME THE MONEY!
• Workshop 2: IMS anthem is remixed
• Q&A Session 2: Digital dance music
• PANEL LIVE & RECORDED MUSIC: JOINING THE DOTS

FRIDAY 30th May 08 (Hotel Fenicia and legendary Hotel Pikes)

• Speaker: Festivals and the future
• PANEL DIGITAL: DIGITAL DARWINISM?
• Workshop 3: IMS anthem is synchronised to TV
• PANEL DJ MAG TOP 100: DON¹T BELIEVE THE HYPE

For more information please refer to www.internationalmusicsummit.com