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January 16, 2025
IMS Ibiza 2025
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'INTERGENERATIONAL EXCHANGE'
A TRUE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, WISDOM, AND CREATIVITY ACROSS GENERATIONS WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC COMMUNITY
IMS Ibiza, the thought-leadership platform at the intersection of culture, education, industry, and wellness in electronic music, announces today the first details of its curated programming for the sixteenth edition of the summit, inviting the electronic music community to nominate speakers and panelists they want to see tackle key topics and issues.
The summit aims to bridge generational gaps, delving into four decades of electronic music, looking for the insights, values, and experience that transcend eras, to inform the future of our industry and scene. IMS Ibiza offers an ambitious and innovative program—a true exchange of ideas, wisdom, and creativity across generations.
The theme of IMS Ibiza 2025 is INTERGENERATIONAL EXCHANGE, deepening the connection between different generations of the electronic music community, from artists and industry leaders to entrepreneurs, pioneers, and visionary thinkers. The summit will unite seasoned experts and veterans with young innovators of today, fostering collaboration between generations and merging wisdom and perspective with bold and disruptive ideas.
Journeying through four groundbreaking decades of Drum ‘n’ Bass, from its humble jungle roots in the UK to its global influence today, FOUR DECADES OF JUNGLE & DRUM ‘N’ BASS: THE MCS TO THE OGS TO THE NEW BREED will explore the genre’s profound cultural impact as both a movement and a community rooted in British multiculturalism. Shifting between the underground and the mainstream to uncover key insights into its enduring legacy as IMS looks to the future of this iconic sound.
Delving into Spain’s vibrant electronic music scene, MARKET FOCUS: SPAIN - FROM FIESTAS TO ITS FUTURE explores the country's deep musical heritage, its profound impact on international trends, and its pivotal role in cultivating the next wave of talent, festivals, and creativity. With insights from key industry players, it highlights the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of one of the world’s most influential music markets.
As nightlife reaches a critical crossroads shaped by economic pressures, regulatory challenges, and shifting cultural dynamics, THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL NIGHTLIFE: HOW TO REBUILD A SUSTAINABLE ECO-SYSTEM confronts how these mounting threats make its future increasingly uncertain. This session will explore how the industry can adapt and thrive in the face of these threats to ensure that nightlife remains a transformative cultural experience that inspires and connects generations to come.
Hearing loss and tinnitus are on the rise in our culture, with many high-profile artists now using hearing aids - a topic still shrouded in taboo. THE SILENT EPIDEMIC: TINNITUS, HEARING LOSS & LISTENING RESPONSIBLY will highlight the importance of listening responsibly, using ear protection, and addressing the stigma that prevents many from speaking out. It will explore how untreated hearing issues can lead to Alzheimer’s and why it’s time to prioritize long-term health.
AFRICA IS NOT A COUNTRY: THE GROWTH OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC ACROSS AFRICA is an in-depth exploration of Africa’s evolving scenes, diving into the continent’s increasing potential in electronic music, the nuances involved between countries, and an exploration of how to engage ethically and sustainably with the markets. It will also focus on Africa’s broader cultural influence through guided listening, deep discussions, and genre storytelling.
The landscape for record labels has shifted. More and more artists favour releasing on their own labels, or only agreeing to short term licenses, often shunning the major label route while embracing major label distribution options that have swallowed up most large indie distro routes. SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DANCE & ELECTRONIC LABELS IN 2025: FROM DIY TO DISORDER TO DISTRIBUTION will enlist leading label visionaries, distributors, and managers to sketch out the future of the label - the lifeblood of our scene.
The USA is undergoing a rapid evolution: shifts in the ever-growing electronic music market, changes within performing rights organizations, and a shifting political landscape. These developments are setting the stage for disruption in license collection and distribution across North America. What does the next five to ten years look like for live performance revenue streams in one of the world’s most influential music markets? In GET PLAYED, GET PAID: USA THE FINAL FRONTIER HOSTED BY AFEM: ASSOCIATION FOR ELECTRONIC MUSIC we will examine how the industry can set the agenda, and create a fairer rights distribution ecosystem for all.
MENTOR MATCHMAKING: EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION will connect the next generation of industry leaders directly with the industry’s most respected figures, including managers, agents, promoters, bookers, and label execs. Young talents aged 27 and under can apply for a ten-minute one-on-one session with their chosen expert to seek advice, share ideas, or discuss their aspirations. One standout mentee will receive ongoing mentorship after the summit.
Across three days, IMS Ibiza will unite innovators, creators, visionaries, and disruptors from across the global electronic music ecosystem all in one destination, presenting opportunities for delegates to explore best practices and innovation in music, technology, diversity and inclusion, education, and health and wellness. Co-hosted by leading BBC Radio 1 broadcasters Pete Tong MBE and Jaguar, the summit will deconstruct the topics and issues that really matter to the global electronic music community.
Who do you want to see on the summit stages? Click the link below to nominate speakers and sessions.
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