✿ IMS International Music Summit 2022, 27-29 April

INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SUMMIT CONFIRMS IMS IBIZA WILL RETURN IN APRIL 2022 FOLLOWING A TWO YEAR HIATUS

THE SUMMIT PROMISES A PROGRAMME OF DIVERSE DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN INDUSTRY LEADERS AS WE NEGOTIATE THE WORLD IN THE AFTERMATH OF COVID-19

IMS Ibiza
April 27th - May 1st 2022
Destino Pacha Resort, Ibiza
Hosted with SheSaid.So
In partnership with Pioneer DJ

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International Music Summit (IMS), the leading platform for industry, culture and education in electronic music, has postponed IMS Ibiza 2021 and announced the summit will return in 2022 for its 13th edition. The event will reunite thousands of global electronic music industry professionals after a two year hiatus, curating a programme of diverse discussions that are set to help us negotiate the post-COVID world.

IMS Co-Founder Ben Turner says: “As the majority of the world is still in the grip of the pandemic, it feels irresponsible to encourage our community to gather together until it is safer to do so. Therefore, the next IMS Ibiza event will now be 27th April - 1st May 2022, a time which feels very realistic for a huge coming together of our industry. IMS was created at a time of crisis for electronic music, we have galvanized the genre before, and we remain committed to supporting the industry that we love. The next edition of IMS Ibiza will mark a huge reset for the industry, for the world, and for IMS.”

With the return of the summit in 2022, delegates will be able to experience a rebooted and refreshed summit experience hosted at new luxurious venue Destino Pacha Resort, privatised exclusively for IMS, featuring:

  • Three days of the world’s leading thinkers and creatives discussing key values and issues.
  • Leading companies showcasing the latest in innovation at a new Technology Trade Fair.
  • IMS College Education Zone, including workshops and masterclasses, to inspire the next generation.
  • ARETÉ wellness platform open to all delegates at no cost, courtesy of Pioneer DJ.
  • More networking opportunities including 1-1 speed networking with promoters, agents & bookers.
  • Access to Ibiza club openings & satellite events across the island.
  • IMS Dalt Vila closing celebration at the 2,500 year old UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • SheSaidSo hosted safer space featuring their own curated content series.

Super early bird Delegate badges and hotel packages for the 2022 edition of IMS Ibiza will be available soon.

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IMS IBIZA SUMMIT
‘IN PURSUIT OF PURPOSE’
HOSTED BY PETE TONG & JAGUAR
ANNOUNCES A “NO PANEL POLICY!”

APRIL 27-29 2022
DESTINO PACHA IBIZA RESORT
BADGES ON SALE NOW

In Association with shesaid.so
In Partnership with Pioneer DJ
Supported by Skiddle & Ultra Music

Purchase delegate badges, here​

International Music Summit (IMS Ibiza Summit), the leading platform for industry, culture and education in electronic music, returns for its thirteenth edition in April 2022 following a two-year hiatus. One of the first major global industry gatherings to take place since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the summit will reunite the entire ecosystem of the genre for three-days of purposeful conversation, connection and celebration.

Co-presented by BBC Radio 1 broadcasters Pete Tong MBE and Jaguar, the summit will continue its pledge to highlight and focus on its core values to an industry emerging and re-building following the devastating impact of the global pandemic.

Adopting a no-panel policy for the first time in the history of the summit, IMS Ibiza Summit 2022 will curate a series of keynotes, lectures, conversations, workshops and sessions with industry thought-leaders who will bring their extensive knowledge and experience to analyse and identify best practice that the electronic music industry can adopt, rooted in the core values of IMS; sustainability, climate action, equality, innovation, collaboration, transparency, education, mental health and wellbeing. A sensitively designed program will be presented to thousands of delegates from over fifty countries, built to inspire and serve as a catalyst for positive change across the industry, from the boardroom to the dancefloor.

Highlights of the summit include; a carefully crafted three-day content agenda; speed networking and official summit networking events; the IMS Legends Award dinner honoring an icon of the scene; free access to all delegates to the IMS wellness platform The Art of ARETÉ villa; daily yoga and breathwork; The IMS College x Point Blank Education Hub featuring workshops and masterclasses; the shesaid.so Safer Space presenting their own curated content and offering a creche facility to all delegates; the Bye Bye Plastic & EarthPercent Eco Lounge showcasing the latest in Green innovations; entry to opening parties and events across the island; the legendary IMS Dalt Vila seven-hour closing celebration in Ibiza Old Town - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Recognising the need to mitigate the environmental impact of the summit, a 5% donation will be added to the price of all delegate badges, each donation will be match funded by IMS and used to fund carbon removal initiatives, working in partnership with A Greener Festival. This is one step in a series of actions that will be implemented at the summit to ensure best practice in core summit values is not only highlighted, but also acted upon.

Moving a month earlier in the calendar to the end of April, IMS Ibiza Summit 2022 will be the catalyst for an island vibrant with visitors earlier than ever before as it unveils a series of new music and travel experiences created with an eclectic mix of the world’s biggest artists and brands. The relaunched IMS Ibiza Summit will see 20,000 music lovers and fans from across the globe joining delegates in enjoying the best of Ibizan hospitality, gastronomy, nightlife and culture at unmissable, immersive experiences hosted at some of Ibiza’s most iconic locations and globally renowned clubs.

IMS co-founder Ben Turner states: “It is time for change, so we start here. The temporary switch-on was a strong indication that many of our industry had forgotten the many values discussed and debated during the lockdown, so expect IMS Ibiza Summit to take the conversation forwards again as we go In Pursuit of Purpose. We’re removing the multi-person panels to allow bigger amplification of thinking from less dominant but equally as inspiring individuals - you will not hear the ‘panel’ word at IMS Ibiza Summit 2022! We can’t wait to help open the Ibiza season alongside our fellow club owners and operators on the island.”

IMS Ibiza Summit’s new co-host Jaguar says: “Co-hosting IMS Ibiza Summit 2022 with the legend Pete Tong is truly a dream come true. I’ve learnt so much from attending the summit over the years and I feel so strongly about bringing through the next wave of electronic artists and opening doors for my generation. I’m excited to head up forward-thinking conversations and inspire and get to know new artists.”

Badges to the summit are available to purchase now via the IMS website via exclusive ticketing partner Skiddle. Early Bird Delegate badges are priced at €295, badge prices will increase in price after two weeks and on the first of each month thereafter. Student badges are once again priced at €99 with Under 27 badges priced at €150, with all badge tiers available on four month payment plans. A new Eco badge priced at €150 is also available for any delegates travelling to Ibiza using sustainable travel (train & ferry). Destino 3 and 4 night hotel packages are also available.


IMS Ibiza Summit 2022: Partners in Purpose
AFEM (Association For Electronic Music) – Advocacy & Industry Relations
Bye Bye Plastic & EarthPercent – Sustainability & The Environment
Point Blank Music School – Education & Legacy
The Art of ARETÉ – Health & Human Potential
shesaid.so – Diversity & Inclusion ​
 
IMS FINALE DALT VILA 29/4
5pm-midnight

B2B Sets:
Jamie Jones b2b The Blessed Madonna - Headline Slot
Joy Orbison b2b Overmono (DJ) - Sunset Slot
Prospa b2b Jaguar

Solo Sets:
Patrick Topping
Tsha
LaLa
Artche

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INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SUMMIT
REVEAL THE RETURN OF IMS DALT VILA
WITH HUGE 2022 LINE-UP

B2B Sets:
Jamie Jones b2b The Blessed Madonna - Headline Slot
Joy Orbison b2b Overmono (DJ) - Sunset Slot
Prospa b2b Jaguar

Solo Sets:
Patrick Topping
Tsha
LaLa
Artche

IMS DALT VILA
A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Presented by
Pioneer DJ & Skiddle

FRIDAY 29 APRIL​

International Music Summit (IMS) today announces the return of their highly anticipated IMS Dalt Vila event in Ibiza Old Town, revealing a colossal and diverse line-up of electronic talent that will perform at the 2,500-year-old former fort and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Presented in partnership with Pioneer DJ and Skiddle, the event not only represents the closing festivities of the 13th edition of the three-day summit and flagship event of IMS Ibiza Summit 2022 but also signals the start of the Ibiza summer season and the much-welcomed return of music events to the island.

A diverse line-up of both established names and rising artists will share the stage for this seven-hour unmissable event, with unique b2b and headline sets framed with incredible production against the jaw-dropping backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea and the historic Catedral de Eivissa.

A bastion of underground house music on the island of Ibiza, Hot Creations icon and Amnesia resident with his Paradise party concept, Jamie Jones, will take to the stage b2b with admired Chicago selector, producer, and broadcaster The Blessed Madonna in the headline slot.

Adding to the b2b line-up are Joy Orbison and Overmono (DJ), two of electronic music’s most dominant and ground-breaking production outfits, each rooted in rave revivalism and possessing a rare dynamic to traverse many genres from techno to 2-step and jungle. As day turns into night, their performance will soundtrack an idyllic Ibiza sunset.

Also performing b2b will be UK duo Prospa and IMS Ibiza Summit co-host and BBC Radio One broadcaster Jaguar, joining them on the line-up are two leading breakout artists of their generation with distinct sounds, DJ and Producer Patrick Topping, best known for shaping an energetic style around his now global TRICK platform and with a soon to be announced Ibiza residency and TSHA, rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting talents coming out of the UK with her releases on Ninja Tune and her Jackfruit Radio series for Apple 1. Finishing up the line-up is as Glasgow’s finest export and Sub Club resident LaLa and PRYDA associated producer and vocalist Artche.

This spectacular line-up proudly celebrates the return of Ibiza as the undisputed global mecca of clubbing and electronic music, the opening of the summer season on the island and the closing of IMS Ibiza Summit 2022 in one of the most extraordinary locations in the world.

IMS is partnering with Pollen to expand IMS Dalt Vila into a two day celebration of electronic music. On Saturday 30th April, one of the biggest house music brands in the world, Defected Records, will take over historic Dalt Vila as part of the Defected Ibiza four day group travel event.
 
HOUSE MUSIC ALL LIFE LONG

THE IMS LEGENDS AWARD 2022 HONOURS
SIMON DUNMORE
CREATOR OF ICONIC UK HOUSE LABEL
DEFECTED RECORDS

PETE TONG TO HOST EXCLUSIVE
INDUSTRY AWARD DINNER AT IMS IBIZA SUMMIT
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUTUBE​

International Music Summit (IMS) recognise and pay tribute to Simon Dunmore, a truly inimitable electronic music pioneer who over the last three decades has helped shape British dance music history and has created a brand that has cemented itself into international electronic music culture. Simon will be honoured during IMS Ibiza Summit at a celebratory dinner presented in partnership with YouTube, hosted by IMS co-founder and BBC Radio 1 broadcaster Pete Tong.

As well as being the founder and head of Defected Records, arguably one of the best known independent electronic music labels of the last twenty years, Simon is also an unparalleled A&R, tastemaker, promoter and world class DJ; fiercely business-minded yet ultimately passionate about and driven by the music, propelling the growth of the electronic music industry by constantly evolving and reinventing the business rule book.

With an unquestionable contribution to dance music, Simon will join a prestigious list of previous recipients of this special accolade which include: Underworld, Nile Rodgers, Fatboy Slim, Pete Tong, Sven Väth, Carl Cox, Space Ibiza founder Pepe Roselló, Mambo Ibiza founder Javier Anadon and Ricardo Urgell founder of Pacha Ibiza and the worldwide Pacha Group.

A previous winner of the Pioneer DJ ‘Outstanding Achievement’ award at the 2012 edition of IMS Ibiza, and with a philosophy of ‘House Music All Life Long’, Simon Dunmore is a vital ambassador of the scene, constantly looking ahead to predict and counteract the challenges that our industry often produces. Living and breathing House music, through Defected Records Simon has developed and cultivated some of the most standout electronic artists of our time, from Sandy Rivera, Bob Sinclar and Martin Solveig to Tensnake, MK, Noir and of course the ubiquitous Grammy nominated Camelphat. Focused on a distinct musical identity rather than constantly genre jumping in search of a quick hit, since 1999 Defected Records and sister labels DFTD and Classic have been a constant in the scene, releasing some of the standout House tunes of our generation that continue to be played in heavy rotation at clubs across the world.

In recent years Simon has introduced a new club and label brand to the mix, the mighty Glitterbox, an Ibiza phenomenon and a celebration of diversity and disco. In addition to this is the long standing and hugely popular Defected In The House Ibiza residency, the Defected Croatia festival and Defected London FSTVL, launched in 2019.

Simon Dunmore comments:
“To quote a line from Talking Heads 'Once In A Lifetime’… "you may ask yourself, how did I get here?”
The answer is, there are so many factors; the support, guidance and mentorship of all the amazing and talented people that have helped me on my journey. Being stupidly stubborn in my love of House music, Ibiza and dance culture. Right place, right time. The dedication and relentless graft of my team at Defected Records. Luck when it was most needed. Being blessed with an incredibly supportive and loving family. It’s never lost on me how privileged I am that my passion happens to be my vocation and like many I know I suffer frequent attacks of imposter syndrome. It’s an insecurity I channel as a driving force. Ultimately, I am humbled for my contribution to be recognised in this way by my peers. I take my inspiration from them all.
The most exciting thing though, is what lies ahead.”

IMS Partner Ben Turner comments:
“Simon Dunmore’s rise to success is one of dance music’s great success stories. Defected has become one of the world’s most trusted independent labels and now event brands, a stamp of authority and quality for pure house music. Dunmore is a journeyman who has guided this brand like he was a Premiership Football Manager or Chairman, with the added twist he’s also the ace player with his legendary DJ sets. Dunmore’s undivided devotion to authentic house music is worthy of this award, his consistent support of booking the legends that inspired him 30 years ago around the world is today exemplary. In addition, Simon is one of the nicest industry figures we have around, the IMS partners are proud to host this dinner in his name.”

Head of YouTube Music EMA, Dan Chalmers comments:
“Simon’s unwavering passion, integrity and loyalty has been instrumental in building a global community around house music that will surely have a lasting impact in the industry as a whole. We’re proud to have recently partnered with Simon for the Defected festival and now to be able to honour him in the Legends Dinner. Our collaboration with IMS is another step to bring electronic music and technology even closer and a testament to our commitment with some of the most innovative and critical parts of the music business.”

The IMS Legends Dinner honouring this music industry icon will take place on Wednesday 27 April, featuring surprise live performances, entertainment and a charity auction. Limited tickets are available to purchase now from the IMS website, entry to this event is included with IMS Ibiza All Access badges.

IMS LEGENDS DINNER IN HONOUR OF SIMON DUNMORE
DATE: Wednesday April 27, 2022
TIME: 20.00 - 00:00
LOCATION: CASA MACA, IBIZA
COST: €190 plus booking fee – including food, beverages and live entertainment.

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IMS IBIZA SUMMIT 2022
‘IN PURSUIT OF PURPOSE'
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PIONEER DJ
IN ASSOCIATION WITH SHESAID.SO

SPEAKERS AND PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED!

FROM DAOS TO DURAN DURAN…
FROM UKRAINE TO THE UNITED NATIONS…

APRIL 27th - 29th 2022
DESTINO PACHA IBIZA RESORT

IMS Partners in Purpose:
The Art of ARETE: Health & Human Potential
Association for Electronic Music: Advocacy & Industry Relations
EarthPercent: Sustainability
Point Blank Music School: Education
shesaid.so: Diversity & Inclusion ​

IMS IBIZA (International Music Summit), the leading platform for industry, culture and education in electronic music, returns for its thirteenth edition in Ibiza this April following a two-year hiatus. One of the first major global industry gatherings to take place since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, IMS Ibiza Summit 2022 will reunite the entire ecosystem of the genre for three-days of purposeful conversation, connection, and celebration. The summit takes place from April 27-29 at Destino Pacha Ibiza Resort.

The summit today announces first details of the summit agenda, a carefully crafted programme co-hosted by Pete Tong & Jaguar (both from BBC Radio 1), which aims to highlight best practice in core values to an industry emerging and re-building following the devastating impact of the global pandemic. Adopting a no-panel policy for the first time in the history of the summit, IMS Ibiza Summit 2022 has curated a series of keynotes, presentations, conversations, workshops and sessions with industry thought-leaders, exploring the most important topics and themes facing our industry today.

Key highlights announced today include:
  • ‘In Conversation’ Lyor Cohen (YouTube & Google; Global Head of Music) & Pete Tong
  • Artist Interviews (A-Z): BLOND:ISH, Brian Eno, Deadmau5, Duran Duran & Erol Alkan, DVS1, Jaguar, Jamie Jones, Kerri Chandler, Laurent Garnier, Nastia, Nora En Pure, Patrick Topping, Portrait XO, Prospa, Richie Hawtin, Sarah Story, Tsha
  • Opening Keynote: Road to Recovery by Robb McDaniels (Beatport; CEO; UK / USA)
  • Keynote Address: Ten Years of AFEM: Association for Electronic Music by Silvia Montello (AFEM; Association for Electronic Music; UK)
  • shesaid.so Presents: In Conversation with Trevor McFedries, Friends With Benefits (Dapper Collectives/Friends With Benefits, CEO/Founder, USA) hosted by Andreea Magdalina (shesaid.so; Founder; Romania)
  • Keynote Interview: Skiddle Presents - Surviving 20 Years in the Event Industry with Wilf Gregory (Event Horizon, Group CEO, UK), responsible for AfroNation, Rolling Loud, Secret Project, Hideout, Lost and Found, Origin and BPM Europe.
 
Pixelynx presents Metaverse & Web3 is a special day of programming dedicated to the conversation of NOW, also supported by EQ Exchange & CELO. It will provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate and harness the opportunities of this fast-emerging new landscape, from NFTs to DAOs to monetisation. Pixelynx will also host a Web3 Clinic at IMS to help on-board the electronic industry to the opportunity and will gift every attending delegate a free NFT.
  • Audius, BLOND:ISH, CELO, Coachella, Deadmau5, EQ Exchange, Emanate, Friends With Benefits, Future Art, Moda Dao, Outlier Ventures, Pixelynx, Portrait XO, Reed Smith, Richie Hawtin, Serenade, Seven20 and The Sandbox are all represented as part of this day.

Two of the world’s leading platforms will lift the lid on best practice and optimisation strategies for electronic music:
  • Tik Tok - Ole Obermann (Tik Tok; Global Head of Music; USA)
  • YouTube - Best Practice & Optimisation sessions led by senior representatives.
The summit will once again focus on core values, as we search for purpose post pandemic:
  • Environment: Brian Eno on the impact of the music industry on the world’s climate.
  • Sustainability: Flip The Script - Sustainability At The Heart of The Music Industry presented by Marina Ponti (United Nations; Director of the UN SDG Action Campaign; Italy)
  • Humanity: Ukraine - Emergency Discussion featuring Artbat - represented by Chris Braun (Artist Manager; House United; Germany) and Nastia (Artist; Nechto; Ukraine)
  • Diversity & Inclusion: AFEM will discuss creating effective platforms for developing diverse talent and inclusive environments.

The IMS Ibiza Summit ‘Introducing’ feature will continue to shine a light on new platforms, innovation and technology changing the face of the industry, including:
  • Aslice: Equalising The Disparity Between DJs & Producers - Presented by Zak Khutoretsky aka DVS1 (Aslice; Founder/Artist; USA)
  • Introducing PTDJA - Pete Tong will be joined by Jamie Jones to announce his latest exciting project.

Icons of the electronic music industry will be recognised and celebrated:
  • IMS Pioneer Award recipient Laurent Garnier will feature in a keynote interview.
  • The IMS Legends Awards Dinner In honour of Simon Dunmore (Defected Records; CEO/Founder; UK) will be hosted by YouTube at the exclusive Casa Maca, an idyllic restaurant located in the hills with a charming view of Dalt Vila and the old town of Ibiza.

Exclusive reports will be unveiled at the summit,including the much-anticipated annual valuation figure of the genre, and exclusive findings from a new report by The Jaguar Foundation and Sony Music UK Social Justice Fund.
  • IMS Business Report 2022 Presented by David Boyle (IMS / Audience Strategies; UK)
  • Balancing Gender in UK Electronic Music - Jaguar (BBC Radio 1; Host of Introducing Dance; UK)

Detailed industry case studies will reveal industry secrets and share invaluable insights on how leading electronic music industry brands are redefining success, featuring:
  • Dice & Bicep - Data & Touring with Oli Isaacs (This Is Music; Artist manager for Bicep; UK) and Russ Tannen (Dice; President; UK)
  • Label Worx & Solid Grooves - Label Optimization with Matt Abbott (Label Worx; CEO/Founder; UK) and Ramin Rezale (Solid Grooves; Label Manager; UK)

Lady of the House, a community movement that celebrates women in electronic music, will collaborate with IMS to bring forward an innovative approach exploring the power of networking and peer to peer support. A number of trailblazing pioneers will be paired with rising stars to engage in speed networking in front of the summit audience:
  • Maria May (CAA; Head of Electronic; UK) with Hannah Shogbola (United Talent; Agent; UK)
  • Pete Tong (BBC Radio 1; Broadcaster; UK) with Sarah Story (BBC Radio 1; Broadcaster, UK)
  • Becky Hill (Artist; UK) with Tsha (Artist; UK).

Masterclasses and instructional workshops will provide delegates with practical and easy to apply knowledge to optimize the performance and results of their business and careers, including:
  • L’Acoustics - Spatial Audio: The next dimension for live / virtual events presented by Guillaume Le Nost (L’Acoustics; Executive Director of Creative Technologies; France)
  • A production masterclass led by Point Blank Music School featuring Prospa (Artists; UK)
  • Sentric Electronic on the value of publishing income and the key role publishers play in creative development
  • Viberate - How to take your career to the next level with music analytics with Ariana Remskar, Miha Vidmajer and Vasja Veber

The concepts of Ibiza’s newest residencies will be explained by the creative forces driving them, revealing what’s in store across the summer season on the island.
  • Ibiza 2022 – Meet the Residents - Featuring Patrick Topping, HE.SHE.THEY’s Sophia Kearney and Stephen Braines, and more.

Once again IMS will harness the power of its global network to identify and give a platform to the disruptors and visionaries that are changing the face of the industry:
  • The global search for the next generation of start-ups, IMS Accelerator, returns to IMS, this year powered by Pixelynx, with one innovative music business start-up receiving $50,000 funding and an invaluable mentorship programme from the Pixelynx team.
  • Supporting the next generation of the electronic music industry, IMS Visionaries will highlight innovators changing the game, providing a platform for their ideas and offering opportunities to network and develop their career to the most forward thinking figures in the electronic music industry. Previous IMS Visionaries winners include Pixelynx CEO Inder Phull, Coachella Global Live Stream host Valerie Lee and Identification of Music Group founder Robbie Merch.
 
IMS Ibiza Summit will also offer delegates a reinvented and refreshed summit experience with opportunities to explore, discover and engage with core summit values on a deeper level at newly created immersive areas:
  • shesaid.so will take over one of Destino's Cherry Pool Suites to create a safer space over three days of programming that will include workshops, talks, music, networking and a family-friendly area. With a focus on web3, parenthood and the next generation, the shesaid.so space at IMS Ibiza Summit will offer attendees a fun environment for people of all ages and genders.
  • IMS College Powered by Beatport, Microsoft Surface & Point Blank Music School will offer a complete schedule of artist-led workshops and DJ & production masterclasses. In between the on-stage sessions delegates will be able to drop in for one-on-one production feedback sessions, career coaching and product demonstrations.
  • IMS wellness platform The Art of Areté will now be fully integrated into the IMS Ibiza Summit experience free of charge to all attendees thanks to Pioneer DJ. It will offer daily programming designed to balance our mental health including Vedic Meditation (as taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi), breathwork, nutrition work, sleep advice, soundbaths, sunset hikes and more. As well as a practice taught by attorney Kurosh Nasseri.
  • The Eco Lounge hosted by theHUB Ibiza in partnership with EarthPercent & Ibiza Preservation will create a social space for delegates to connect, discuss and learn about sustainability. The space will be a showcase for the latest eco innovations and will feature interactive workshops delivered by leading experts.
  • IMS Ibiza Tech X will showcase the very latest in technology, providing a carefully curated selection of the world’s most innovative brands, including Pioneer DJ, TribeXR, L-Acoustics, Pixelynx, LunaFest, Belair Technology and more.
  • Leading NFT-Crypto Art collective Future Art will create a showcase across Destino, curating a selection of art by internationally renowned digital artists including XCOPY, Miss AI Simpson, Norman Harman and more.
  • AFEM: Association for Electronic Music will host a Meet the Team: Ask Us Anything to celebrate ten years of the global trade body, which was originally conceived at the IMS Summit.

IMS co-founder and lead curator Ben Turner states: “We stopped and started work on this event so many times due to covid, it is hard to believe it is happening. In a vulnerable world like the one we now find ourselves in, there is no better time to reconnect, align and assess our future. This is the most exciting time in music for decades, as the promise of web3 brings electronic music culture back to the core community spirit that its foundations were built on. It raises all the right questions about ownership, monetisation and transparency. After all the time off from touring, IMS Ibiza Summit 2022 is designed to focus or find your purpose, as values have never been more necessary to guide us all forwards.”

IMS Ibiza Summit delegates will also be able to experience some of the hottest parties and events on the island, including the iconic IMS Dalt Vila seven hour closing celebration, this year expanded into a two-day event as one of the biggest house music brands in the world, Defected Records, takes over the UNESCO World Heritage Site for a second night on Saturday 30 April, marking the start of the highly anticipated 2022 summer season on the white isle.

IMS Ibiza Summit 2022 Speakers A-Z
AMÉMÉ (Artist, Benin)
Andreea Magdalina (shesaid.so; Founder; Romania/USA)
Andres Bretel (Point Blank Music School Ibiza / Ibiza Blau Music School; Lecturer; Peru)
Anna Lakatos (Point Blank Music School; Producer, Audio Engineer & Educator; UK)
Artbat - represented by Chris Braun (Artist Manager; House United; Germany)
Arthur Baker (Artist, USA)
Ariana Remskar (Viberate, Content Manager, Slovenia)
Becky Hill (Artist, UK)
Ben Turner (IMS, Summit Director & Curator, UK)
Blanka Nova (Point Blank Music School Ibiza / Ibiza Blau Music School; Director of Studies; Czech Republic)
BLOND:ISH (Artist, Canada)
Brian Eno (Artist, UK)
Dan Tait (Pioneer DJ; Artist Relations; UK)
David Boyle (IMS / Audience Strategies; UK)
Dean Wilson (Seven20; CEO / Co Founder & Pixelnyx; Co Founder; USA)
DJ Ravine (Point Blank Music School; Marketing Manager & Twitch DJ; Australia)
Duran Duran (Artists, UK)
Erol Alkan (Artist, UK)
Greg Marshall (AFEM, General Manager, UK)
Gregor Pryor (Reed Smith, Partner, UK)
Guillaume Le Nost (L’Acoustics; Executive Director of Creative Technologies; France)
Hannah Shogbola (United Talent; Agent; UK)
Iain Watt (Serenade; Active Investor; UK)
Inder Phull (Pixelnyx; Co-Founder & CEO; UK)
Jaguar (BBC Radio 1; Host of Introducing Dance; UK)
Jamie Burke (Outlier Ventures; Founder & CEO; UK)
Jamie Jones (Artist; UK)
Janice Taylor (EQ Exchange; Founder/CEO; Canada)
Joel Zimmerman AKA deadmau5 (Pixelnyx; C- Founder; Canada)
Jessica Wilson (Seven20; COO / Co Founder USA)
Kerri Chandler (Artist, USA)
Kurosh Nasseri (AFEM; Co-Founder/Lawyer; USA)
Laurent Garnier (Artist; France)
Laurie Charlsworth (Presenter, UK)
Lyor Cohen (YouTube & Google; Global Head of Music)
Maria May (CAA; Head of Electronic; UK)
Marina Ponti (United Nations; Director of the UN SDG Action Campaign; Italy)
Matt Abbott (Label Worx; CEO / Co-Founder, UK)
Miha Vidmajer (Viberate; Product Manager; Slovenia)
Nastia (Artist; Nechto; Ukraine)
Nora En Pure (Artist; South Africa)
Ole Obermann (Tik Tok; Global Head of Music; UK)
Oli Isaacs (This Is Music; Artist manager for Bicep; UK)
Patrick Topping (Artist; UK)
Pete Tong (BBC Radio 1; Broadcaster; UK)
Portrait XO (Rania Kim; Artist; US)
Prospa (Artists; UK)
Ramin Rezaie (Solid Grooves; Label Manager; UK)
Richie Hawtin aka Plastikman (Pixelynx; Co-Founder; Canada)
Robb McDaniels (Beatport; CEO; UK/USA)
Russ Tannen (Dice; President; UK)
Sam Schoonover (Coachella; Innovation Lead; USA)
Sarah Story (BBC Radio 1; DJ & Broadcaster; UK)
Sean Gardner (Moda Dao / Emanate; Founder: Australia)
Silvia Montello (AFEM; Association for Electronic Music; UK)
Simon Dunmore (Defected Records; Founder; UK)
Sophia Kearney (HE.SHE.THEY; Founder; UK)
Steven Braines (HE.SHE.THEY; Founder; UK)
Thilini Jayawickrama (AFEM; Events & Communications Manager, Australia)
Thomas Irwin (Point Blank Music School; DJ/Producer; UK)
Tristan Hunt (AFEM, Regional Manager, UK)
Tsha (Artist; UK)
Trevor McFedries; (Dapper Collectives/Friends With Benefits, CEO/Founder, USA)
Vasja Veber (Viberate; Co-Founder; Slovenia)
Wilf Gregory (Event Horizon; Group CEO; UK)
Zak Khutoretsky aka DVS1 (Aslice, Founder, Artist, USA)
 
IMS IBIZA SUMMIT 2022
‘IN PURSUIT OF PURPOSE'
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PIONEER DJ
IN ASSOCIATION WITH SHESAID.SO ​

IMS IBIZA 2022 RELEASES FULL RUNNING ORDER ACROSS THREE DAYS AND TEN AREAS ​

ADOPTING A NO-PANEL POLICY & TACKLING THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES TO DATE

APRIL 27th - 29th 2022
DESTINO PACHA IBIZA RESORT

See The Full Schedule Here

IMS Partners in Purpose:
The Art of ARETE: Health & Human Potential
Association for Electronic Music: Advocacy & Industry Relations
EarthPercent: Sustainability
Point Blank Music School: Education
shesaid.so: Diversity & Inclusion ​

IMS IBIZA (International Music Summit), the leading platform for industry, culture and education in electronic music, returns for its thirteenth edition in Ibiza this April following a two-year hiatus. One of the first major global industry gatherings to take place since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, IMS Ibiza Summit 2022 will reunite the entire ecosystem of the genre for three-days of purposeful conversation, connection, and celebration. The summit takes place from April 27-29 at Destino Pacha Ibiza Resort.

The summit today announces the full three-day schedule co-hosted by Pete Tong & Jaguar (both from BBC Radio 1). Bringing together a newly formatted summit, adopting a no-panel policy for the first time. Highlighting best practice and delivering keynotes, presentations, conversations, workshops and sessions with industry thought-leaders, all exploring the most important topics and themes facing our industry today and working towards re-building following the devastating impact of the global pandemic.

At this new location Destino, the summit is divided into 10 new and very distinct areas including the Summit Suite, the outdoor Destino Arc Stage, IMS College Powered by Beatport, Microsoft Surface and Point Blank Music School, Areté Villa, Cherry Pool Suite, IMS Tech X, YouTube Shorts Lounge, Pixelynx Suite, Party Degenerates Suite and The Eco Lounge.

Highlights from Day 1 Weds April 27th include the IMS Business Report 2022, presented by David Boyle (IMS / Audience Strategies; Business Report Author; UK). It is the official IMS analysis of key facts from all the major players in the industry, plus the highly anticipated annual industry valuation figure. In addition Robb McDaniels (Beatport; CEO; UK/USA) will give the opening keynote address on how the Electronic Music sector is alive and ready is to roar back to life after the last few years of macro shocks to the global community.

There will be an Interview with Nastia (Artist; Nechto; Ukraine) ‘Uniting For Ukraine’ discussing and sharing the effects of recent worlds events and how the music community can rally and assist. There will be a keynote address from TikTok’s Ole Obermann (TikTok; Global Head of Music; UK) who will lift the lid on the phenomenal success of the platform. Further there will be the results of a specially commissioned Survey Report by The Jaguar Foundation and Sony Music UK Social Justice Fund on ‘Balancing Gender In UK Electronic Music’ and a highly anticipated keynote Interview with Lyor Cohen (YouTube & Google; Global Head of Music) ‘In Conversation’ with Pete Tong examining the progression of music monetisation, distribution and visualization.

Additionally on Day 1 you will find a full schedule of events at IMS College, Powered by Beatport, Microsoft Surface and Point Blank Music School. The Art Of Areté wellness programme at The Areté Villa and a full schedule of evening events on and off site, including networking drinks presented by Ultra Records, IMS Legends Dinner in honour of Simon Dunmore of Defected and the official IMS opening party at Lio with Nora En Pure.

Day 2 Thursday 28th April brings us all things digitally related with Pixelynx Presents The Future Of Music: WEB3 & Metaverse Day, encompassing a full introduction and overview from visionary Web3 and Metaverse expert, Inder Phull.

Encompassing the introduction of cutting edge tech companies, Pixelynx, RCRDSHP, Alma or Miles, The Sandbox - a blockchain based 3D open world game, EQ Exchange, Volta, Emanate, Audius, Sensorium and Zora. As well as explanatory windows into, Tokens, Investment, Gaming and Experiences, DAO’s and a look into the legal landscape and security of this new frontier from leading industry firm Reed Smith.

There will also be a film screening – ‘Off the Record’ chronicles the rise of techno through the eyes and ears of one man: DJ and musician Laurent Garnier over a 30-year career.

Outside you will find Ten Years of AFEM and a chance to meet the team, Aslice on ‘Equalising The Disparity Between DJs and Producers’, IMS College presents ‘Beyond Jpegs’ - a practical workshop to design NFT's around new music. ‘In Conversation’ with CiCi and Alex Kennon. There will also be Lady Of The House & SHESAID.SO who will bring forward an innovative approach exploring the power of networking and peer to peer support, in particular for women. All with continued programming and focus on wellness with an interview with Kurosh Nasseri.

The Final Day 3, Friday April 29th includes YouTube & TikTok best practice, Brian Eno 'In Conversation' with Pete Tong, a keynote interview with legendary French DJ Laurent Garnier, a case study on building an engaged community of Live fans from DICE and BICEP, Skiddle Presents Surviving 20 years In The Events Industry and a look into the concepts of Ibiza's newest club residencies revealing what is in store across the summer in Ibiza 2022. There will also be a full day of scheduled events and workshops at IMS College (TBA).

All culminating in the grand finale IMS DALT VILA specially broadcast by YouTube & Beatport LIVE ‘STREAM FOR UKRAINE’, a spectacular event and crisis fundraiser.

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