20:00-01:00
VNYL Hi-Fi
Line-Up: Kira, Motion, Shaz, Shef Codes
Warm up for IMS Dubai at one of the newest hot spots, VNYL Hi-Fi showcasing some of the most exciting Dubai based DJs.
Free entry all night for IMS Dubai delegates.
As Thursday’s summit program at IMS Dubai winds down, get to know your fellow delegates, speakers and the IMS team better at this delegates only networking event hosted by leading Dubai underground brand Duck Soup. Swap ideas and contacts, analyse the day’s events, make connections with the global industry…. and then hit the dancefloor in the W Dubai - Mena Seyahi’s Farrago venue as Duck Soup DJs Mo Ezabi and Zenim showcase what’s made their party so renowned in the region.
Free entry for IMS Dubai delegates.
A night to celebrate the quite incredible female artists who are shaping the scene in the MENA region, this party in Soho Garden’s intimate-yet-still-spectacular Playroom features a line-up that epitomises the diversity and evolution of the regional scene. From the melodic house of Saudi Arabia’s first star female DJ, Cosmicat, Egypt’s Yas Meen Selectress’ Middle Eastern electronic music and rhythmic bass music influenced by New York’s diasporic club scene, Parvané (Iran via Paris) ranging through genres, from Miami Bass, Breakbeat, UKG, house, Tech House, Chicago house, ghetto tech and Disco ro afro and Brazilian funk sounds, this is a night of collective joy and musical exploration.
Free entry for IMS Dubai delegates.
As he’ll explore in his keynote conversation with Pete Tong at the Summit, Stryv has managed to fuse influences from the region with contemporary electronic sounds to create the year’s standout track - ‘Move’ with Adam Port - and a sound that has resonated across the globe. See him at The Garden, the stunning outdoor arena that forms part of the Soho Garden complex, and you have the killer combination of one of the world’s hottest artists in one of the world’s bucket list venues. Unmissable.
Free entry for IMS Dubai delegates.
19:00 - 22:00
AlphaTheta invites members of the press, media, and other brands to connect and network during the International Music Summit (IMS) Dubai 2024. This mixer provides an excellent opportunity to meet and engage with the team as AlphaTheta looks to expand their activities in the region, and to stay informed about their latest developments and innovations.
Interested in joining us? Request your invite HERE
As the sun sets over Dubai Marina - and on the final day of IMS Dubai - celebrate the connections, insight and experience of the Summit at this networking event hosted by key partners Beatport and Dubai based collective Honeytrap System. Live streamed on Beatport and featuring very special, and very secret guest DJs, this is where we come together to decompress, dance, and make plans for the IMS Dubai closing party - and the future of electronic music in the region and beyond.
Free entry for IMS Dubai delegates.
Powerhouse DJ and production duo Deep Dish are not only the closing keynote speakers at the Summit, they’re also the headline act for the official IMS Dubai closing party at Soho Garden flagship venue, HIVE. In a partnership that has spanned nearly three decades, the Iranian born, US raised duo have been responsible for some of the defining tracks in house music, from their classic remixes of De’Lacy’s ‘Hideaway; and ‘Dreams‘ with Stevie Nicks to ‘Hello’ and ‘Flashdance’. Ably supported by Thessaloniki born Echonomist, whose atmospheric productions have featured on labels from Watergate to Innervisions, Olympus, whose melodic sound can be found on labels from Afterlife and Just This and London based, acid inspired Lebanese artist Klo, who has moved floors from Phonox in London to retro groove in Cairo.
Free entry for IMS Dubai delegates.
The ultimate Drum N Bass club night, Project 174, is headlined by legendary UK dance music guru, GOLDIE, who will be joined by the sharpest local DJ talent. GOLDIE's been at the cutting edge of the Drum N Bass and jungle scene since it began almost 30 years ago. Awarded an MBE for his royal contributions to music, GOLDIE stands as the king of jungle, Drum N Bass, and breakbeat.
Free entry for IMS Dubai delegates.
Visionary Swiss duo Adriatique bring their groundbreaking X show to Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience on Saturday night, promising a journey through digital and avant-garde artistry with X production pushing the boundaries of conventional performances. Backed up by Rivo and Yulia Niko, expect a spectacular show in a truly spectacular setting.
Free entry for IMS Dubai delegates.
Event
20:00
Terra Solis Dubai XCQ9+W7R - Dubai Heritage Vision - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Tomorrowland presents Meduza at Terra Solis Dubai on November 16.With over 2 billion streams, Meduza returns for a night under the stars, bringing their chart-topping hits to the desert. Plus, don’t miss the debut of the Tomorrowland Academy competition winner. Extend the magic with an overnight stay in the Polaris tent or Perseid & Orion Lodges. VIP Tables: +971 509372344.
Free entry for IMS Dubai delegates.