The integral Ibiza initiator earmarks the start of another season with their pivotal platform after achieving 12 years of guidance and growth for the scene. A highly valued jewel within the industry, this years International Music Summit (IMS) is set to inspire and ignite its audience from figureheads, market leaders and profile music producers to the culture consumers alike.
Created in 2007 by industry icon Pete Tong, and a collective of pinnacle characters, the IMS was launched to provide a safe and open environment for debate and discussion, by implementing a positive and progressive change within the electronic music industry. The well established multi-day event is seen as“the TED of music conferences” covering a wealth of topics including advances in business thinking, gender parity, diversity and inclusion, social conscience and mental health awareness.
With only a month to go until the 12th IMS hits the dance music capital of the world – here’s everything you need to know from guest speakers, key themes and of course, the unmissable event of the summer – IMS DALT VILA.
IMS 2019 IBIZA KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
- Zane Lowe talks about Apple Music, its global livestream Beats 1 and the multiple opportunities within the service for electronic music and conducts an exclusive Keynote Interview with Pete Tong.
- Artists Madame Gandhi, Professor Green and Luciano join the Mental Health Crisis debate with leading wellness experts.
- Charlotte De Witte Keynote Interview on her fast-paced career trajectory.
- Resident Advisor’s Club Culture debate featuring the founders of Fabric London, Output New York plus MMA Munich, Richie Hawtin and many more.
- ‘Streaming in the DJ Booth’ – the controversial shift in DJing is examined with Beatport, Soundcloud, Tidal and Dubset.
- Point Blank Music School production masterclass with Jax Jones
As if the above wasn’t enough to keep you engaged over the three day summit, you can also expect to hear guest artist speakers including Adam Beyer & Ida Engberg, Agoria, Blond:ish, Joseph Capriati, Nastia, Nicole Moudaber, and Sven Väth.
After an insightful and educational conference, it’s only natural that the IMS community like to head on to a party to continue networking and enjoy the essence of what brings everyone together – the music! With many parties taking place across the island, headlined by industry leaders, the ultimate event is the closing celebration – IMS Dalt Vila which takes place at Ibiza’s historic 2,500 year old former fort. Voted by DJ Awards as the ‘Best Ibiza Music Event’, it is an unmissable event that unites the electronic music industry and its fans for one night of incredible music!
DALT VILA 2019 – LINE UP
IMS badge holders gain automatic entrance to IMS Dalt Vila. If you are not booked to be at the conference but would like to experience this unforgettable night of outstanding music then head to https://www.internationalmusicsummit.com where you can purchase both general admission and VIP tickets. Come and kickstart the Ibiza clubbing season in style, shoulder to shoulder with the worlds influencers in the islands most prominent locations.
