✿ International Music Summit @ Mondrian & Hyde Hotels, 24-26 April 2024

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALPHATHETA

IMS IBIZA REVEALS STUNNING
NEW DESTINATION FOR 15th EDITION IN 2024

FOUNDERS AND VISIONARIES FROM NINJA TUNE, TOMORROWLAND, DEFECTED RECORDS AND THE AMAPIANO SCENE AMONG FIRST TALKS

THE SUMMIT ANNOUNCES ITS SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE ACTION PARTNER EARTHPERCENT

HOSTED BY PETE TONG MBE & JAGUAR

APRIL 24 – 26 2024
MONDRIAN IBIZA & HYDE IBIZA RESORT
Cala Llonga, Santa Eulalia​

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 fifteenth edition of the summit. For the first time, the summit will be held at the newly opened Mondrian Ibiza and Hyde Ibiza hotels, located in the tranquil and idyllic Cala Llonga, with programming taking place across both venues.

Sharing facilities, bars, restaurants, and pool areas with direct access to the beach, both hotels will be privatized exclusively for attending delegates to create an intimate, immersive setting for networking and presenting the summit agenda. Just 10 minutes by car or 15 minutes by ferry from Ibiza Town, the new summit venue is an inspiring destination that will unite the global electronic music community. Overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea, and framed by pine-clad hills, this picturesque bay on the east coast of the island enjoys breathtaking sunrises and is perfectly placed for walks in nature to balance out the dynamic summit schedule.

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 & inclusion, education, and health & 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.

IMS will host Ninja Tune: Unveiling The Wizardry Behind One Of Electronic Music’s Greatest Independent Labels, with the visionary co-founder of the label, Matt Black, who will guide delegates through the label's storied past, revealing the magic behind its success and Coldcut's inspiration for an independent, artist-led, equitable label rooted in inclusivity that mirrored the ‘80s London warehouse scene. With insights from additional significant team members, IMS will explore Ninja Tune's current diverse roster across its 7+ sub-labels, understanding the elements shaping its enduring impact on the music industry.

Tomorrowland: 20 Years of Innovation will see founder Michiel Beers deliver a rare keynote speech sharing insights into the festival's evolution as we delve into two remarkable decades of innovation at Tomorrowland. Alongside the festival’s journey, Michiel will also shed light on the significant impact of the Tomorrowland Foundation which supports vulnerable children through the building of music + art schools.

Going deeper into the IMS Ibiza 2024 theme and the current global landscape of electronic music, Rebuilding Our Community: How To Bring Back Peace, Love, Unity & Respect will examine how we can respect and restore the values of the industry when our community becomes fractured - as it has done with the impact of recent world events.

The summit will explore the vibrant evolution of Amapiano, tracing its roots from the townships of South Africa, to its meteoric rise on the global stage, including Ibiza. Amplifying Amapiano: The Journey of a Genre From The Township to the Global Stage will unpack the genre’s cultural influence as it transcends borders, leaving an empowering mark on the music industry.

Two years after CEO Wez Saunders acquired Defected Records from founder Simon Dunmore, the pair will engage in a reflective conversation on the 25-year journey of the label, navigating challenges in the landscape while preserving the label’s legacy and culture in 25 Years of Defected: Life After An Acquisition.

In 2024, IMS will bring back its Market Focus format, this year with a deep dive on the thriving scene in Germany. It will bring together leading lights from the region across labels, publishers, promoters, PROs and the artist, management, and agency community.

IMS Ibiza delegates will be encouraged to make time to prioritise their physical and mental health with free daily experiences presented by The Art of Areté, fully integrated into the summit in partnership with IMS founding partner AlphaTheta. The programme will be co-curated by Vedic Meditation teacher Blaise DeAngelo and Tracie Storey aka Tensuhi, a vibrational sound practitioner, and will include daily breathwork, yoga, sound meditations, morning runs, sunset walks, conversations around mental health, sleep, and well-being, and more.

IMS Ibiza will feature a new Brave Space, presented in partnership with award-winning collective He.She.They, are a brand for all sexualities, all races, all genders, built on the shared values of respect, compassion, and acceptance of others. A place for like-minded delegates to connect and share bold ideas, the Brave Space will be created to foster open and honest dialogue, where individuals feel empowered to express themselves authentically without fear of judgment or reprisal. The space will encourage participants to engage in challenging conversations, confront biases, and explore diverse perspectives whilst emphasising the importance of respect and empathy.

IMS Ibiza is proud to partner with climate action partner EarthPercent to unleash the power of music in service of the planet. 1% of all IMS Ibiza 2024 delegate badge purchases will be donated to the charity. In addition, the levy will be applied to all event sponsors. Co-founded by Brian Eno, EarthPercent identifies and supports some of the most impactful organisations addressing the climate and biodiversity emergency. Every grant they make is vetted by their world-leading Expert Advisory Panel - an international, multidisciplinary, multi-generational, and diverse group of climate scientists, academic researchers, economists, climate communicators, youth activists, community organisers, and policymakers.

IMS co-founder and lead curator Ben Turner states: “IMS continues with our third and most important edition since the pandemic, but also our 15th event in Ibiza. Now that the industry has (mostly) enjoyed its bounce-back, this is the real test of stability as consumer habits settle down. It is also a moment where global events have impacted the unity of our scene, presenting many with challenging decisions to make. IMS also moves to a new property in Cala Llonga, a stunning part of our magical island that is now home to the new Mondrian Ibiza and Hyde Ibiza hotels, and now IMS. We can’t wait to host everybody again and continue to help set and drive the conversation.”

Artist and co-founder of EarthPercent, Brian Eno, says: “We’re delighted that IMS have made the pledge of 1% contributions to EarthPercent. The funds will go towards some of the most impactful climate and environmental solutions around the world. We’re in the middle of the most challenging crisis we will ever face and the music industry has an amazing opportunity to champion action. It's hard to know what to do but we know that uniting voices, values, and funds can make a huge difference so we’d love others to join IMS in the movement too.”

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THE IMS LEGENDS AWARD 2024 HONOURS
ELROW & THE ARNAU FAMILY​

FOUNDERS OF THE ICONIC ENTERTAINMENT BRAND ELROW AND SPAINS REVERED MONEGROS DESERT FESTIVAL
AS PART OF THE BEATPORT AWARDS 2024

House of WOW
Wednesday, April 24
8pm to 11:30pm CET.

TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION​

IMS (International Music Summit) Ibiza will recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions of the Elrow & The Arnau Family who are today announced as the recipient of the annual IMS Legends Award 2024 as part of this year’s Beatport Awards.

The Arnau Family will be presented the award by IMS co-founder and BBC Radio 1 broadcaster Pete Tong at the landmark event celebrating excellence in electronic music production and DJ culture that takes on Wednesday, April 24 at House of WOW from 8pm to 2am CET.

From its humble beginnings as a small café over 140 years ago, the Arnau family empire has grown into the behemoth now known as elrow – the global phenomenon and successful touring experience that has taken the world by storm.

Their parties are renowned for their unique and colorful brand of hedonism that includes an extravagant selection of music, costumes and performance art, bringing the best in electronic music across the globe including its annual residency at Amnesia Ibiza.

Juan Arnau Jr. and Cruz Arnau, are the latest incarnation of six generations of The Arnau Family who have pioneered the dance music scene in Spain with clubs and events like Florida135, Monegros Desert Festival, Row14 and of course elrow.

Starting with Juan Jr. and Cruz Arnau’s great-great-grandfather, Juan Arnau Cabasés, the family is responsible for opening one of their hometown Fraga’s earliest casinos in 1870, its first major cinema in 1943, and the region’s leading discotheque, Florida 135 in 1978.

The Arnau Family join an esteemed list of previous recipients of this award which include: Underworld, Nile Rodgers, Fatboy Slim, Sven Väth, Carl Cox, Space Ibiza founder Pepe Roselló, and Ricardo Urgell founder of Pacha Ibiza and the worldwide Pacha Group.

Juan Arnau Jr. and Cruz Arnau comments:
“Truly thank you from the entire Arnau family and also and above all from our grandmother Pilar, who at 95 years old is extremely excited to receive in our name and from her home, in the middle of the fragatine orchard, this recognition of so many years of passion that all of us have had for the art of making our clients dance. Of course, also thanks to all of them and all the collaborators who, together with the family, of which they are also a part, have helped achieve this award that we humbly receive.”

IMS Partner Ben Turner comments:
“The Arnau family and the El Row brand are true disruptors of global nightlife not just Ibiza. A family legacy that has been promoting underground music and nightlife in Spain for generations, they are one of the true great success stories of our industry and consumer culture. IMS is delighted to honour them for their dedication, innovation and colourful approach to the dancefloor!”

About The Beatport Awards
Returning for the first time since 2011, The Beatport Awards aim to bring credible recognition to the electronic music industry through a combination of Beatport sales data and panel-judged awards. The judges for this year’s award ceremony are: Dan Chalmers (Head of Music EMEA, YouTube), Katie Bain (Director, Billboard Dance), Marcus Barnes (Journalist), Sofia Ilyas (Chief Community Officer, Beatport), and Raphael Pujol (VP, Curation, Beatport).

The 2024 Beatport Awards will honor recipients in the following categories: Best Selling Track of the Year, Best Selling Artist of the Year, Best Selling Label of the Year, Best Selling Remix of the Year, Hype Label of the Year, Social Impact Award, Producer of the Year, Best Live Performer, One To Watch, and the People’s Choice Award. Nominees for the People’s Choice Award will be submitted by the public.

Recognizing outstanding artists from across the globe and genre spectrum, nominees for The 2024 Beatport Awards include Chase & Status, Nia Archives, Barry Can’t Swim, Skrillex, Syreeta, Octave One and many others.

A full list of 2024 winners will be available on April 25, 2024. Limited tickets for The Beatport Awards are available at https://www.beatportawards.com .
 
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