This year’s theme, INTERGENERATIONAL EXCHANGE, is all about connecting different generations within the electronic music world. From seasoned pros to fresh talent, IMS Ibiza 2025 will foster collaboration and creative sparks by blending experience with bold new ideas. It’s shaping up to be a vibrant meeting of minds that dives deep into the past four decades to inspire the future.

One of the standout sessions, FOUR DECADES OF JUNGLE & DRUM ’N’ BASS: THE MCS TO THE OGS TO THE NEW BREED, will celebrate the genre’s journey from its jungle roots in the UK to its global reach today. Expect insights into how Drum & Bass has remained a powerful cultural force while looking at what’s next for the scene.

Another highlight is MARKET FOCUS: SPAIN – FROM FIESTAS TO ITS FUTURE, which takes a closer look at Spain’s rich musical history, its influence on international trends, and its role in shaping the next wave of festivals, talent, and creativity.

Other sessions to watch out for include:

• THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL NIGHTLIFE: A candid look at how nightlife can adapt to challenges like economic pressures and cultural shifts.

• THE SILENT EPIDEMIC: Breaking the stigma around tinnitus and hearing loss, while promoting ways to protect long-term hearing health.

• AFRICA IS NOT A COUNTRY: Exploring the growth of electronic music across Africa and how to engage with its markets ethically and sustainably.

• SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DANCE & ELECTRONIC LABELS: How labels are navigating a changing industry where DIY releases and short-term deals are the new norm.

• GET PLAYED, GET PAID: Hosted by AFEM, this session dives into the evolving rights and revenue landscape in the USA.

• MENTOR MATCHMAKING: A unique chance for young industry hopefuls to connect one-on-one with seasoned experts for advice, ideas, and collaboration.

The IMS Ibiza curation committee is responsible for shaping the summit’s programming, ensuring it stays relevant, engaging, and reflective of the ever-evolving music industry. This diverse group of industry leaders plays a crucial role in crafting an agenda that resonates with the global electronic music community.

The committee includes (in alphabetical order): Ben Turner (Co-Founder, IMS), Blaise DeAngelo (Co-Founder, The Art of Areté), Chloe Lula (Senior Producer, Resident Advisor), Danny Whittle (Co-Founder, IMS), Farah Nanji (Artist/Curation Manager, N1NJA/IMS), Grace Ladoja MBE (Co-Founder & CEO, Metallic Inc.), Jaguar (Co-Host/Broadcaster, IMS/BBC Radio One), Katie Sallows (General Manager, IMS), Kikelomo Oludemi (Artist), Pete Tong (Co-Founder/Broadcaster, IMS/BBC Radio One), Silvia Montello (CEO, Voicebox Consulting), Sofia Ilyas (Chief Community Officer, Beatport), Sophia Kearney (Co-Founder, HE.SHE.THEY.), Steven Braines (Co-Founder, HE.SHE.THEY.), and Tracie Storey aka Tensuhi (Vibrational Sound Practitioner, Qigong Teacher & Sound Designer).

The summit takes place over three days at the stunning Mondrian Ibiza and Hyde Ibiza hotels in Cala Llonga. These venues, exclusively reserved for delegates, offer a relaxed yet vibrant setting perfect for networking, discussions, and unwinding. Located just 10 minutes from Ibiza Town, they’re surrounded by breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and peaceful nature trails—ideal for recharging between sessions.

As part of its ongoing commitment to the planet, IMS Ibiza 2025 is teaming up again with EarthPercent, co-founded by Brian Eno. A portion of badge sales and sponsorship fees will support impactful climate and biodiversity projects, so every attendee will be contributing to a greener future.

And of course, it wouldn’t be IMS Ibiza without the iconic closing party at Dalt Vila, where delegates can enjoy one of the island’s most unforgettable nights. Delegate badges, student discounts, and accommodation packages are available now on the IMS website, including special rates for under-27s and students. Contact info@internationalmusicsummit.com for more information

For more information and to get your pass for this year’s IMS Ibiza click the link here

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Joining the festivities are longstanding Mambo stalwarts Jason Bye, Andy Baxter, and Ryan McDermott, ensuring a fitting tribute to Mambo’s enduring legacy.

Synonymous with awe-inspiring sunsets along the west coast and renowned for hosting the official pre-parties for Ibiza’s premier clubs, including Pacha, Hï!, and Amnesia, Café Mambo stands as an icon of the island’s nightlife. Over the past three decades, global music luminaries such as Fatboy Slim, Carl Cox, Sasha, Digweed, Pete Tong, Judge Jules, Swedish House Mafia, and Boy George have graced its decks, contributing to its legendary status.

What began as a humble finca on San Antonio’s coast blossomed under the vision of owner Javier Anadon into a bar offering unparalleled sunset views, swiftly earning accolades such as “Bar of the Year” by GQ. Now deeply entrenched in Ibiza’s lore, Café Mambo has become a revered destination for music aficionados worldwide.

As they prepare to embark on another season, it remains as vital and relevant to Ibiza’s cultural landscape as ever before. Last season’s highlights, including pre-parties featuring FISHER, The Martinez Brothers, and Claptone‘s The Masquerade, as well as special performances by Mel C, Robin Schulz, and Jax Jones, underscore the venue’s enduring appeal.

With a steadfast commitment to familial warmth and the distinctive Café Mambo ambience, coupled with intimate performances by the world’s finest DJs and an exquisite selection of culinary delights and libations against the backdrop of unparalleled sunsets, patrons anticipate yet another unforgettable summer season at Café Mambo.

For more information head to the Café Mambo website here!

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Legendary broadcaster Pete Tong MBE and Jaguar will be at the helm, guiding attendees through a diverse range of topics. From the latest trends in music and technology to crucial issues like diversity, education, and health & wellness in the industry, there’s something for everyone to explore.

Highlights of the summit include a thought-provoking discussion on “Rebuilding Our Community,” keynotes from industry visionaries like Michiel Beers of Tomorrowland, and exclusive interviews with Amapiano sensation Sarz and Matt Black from Ninja Tune.

“These are strained and complicated times in electronic music – not a landscape this industry has had to navigate before. Now in our 15th edition, the key theme of trying to understand how to Rebuild Our Community is designed to be constructive, positive and impactful. Special thanks to the team of IMS advisors and experts for their input to this year’s program. We hope those in attendance will find something insightful and inspirational to take home with them along with new connections, new music and positive thoughts and actions for the future.”

IMS Co-founder Ben Turner

In collaboration with Ballantine’s True Music, IMS Ibiza will shine a spotlight on the vibrant evolution of South African Dance Music and Amapiano. This special segment will trace the genre’s roots from the local townships of South Africa to its meteoric rise on the global stage.

New to the lineup for 2024 is The Brave Space, featuring curated content that celebrates diversity and inclusivity in the music industry. Additionally, sessions addressing climate change and the future of dance music will inspire attendees to make a positive impact.

For those in the industry looking to sharpen their skills and network with peers, IMS Ibiza offers valuable sessions on tech innovations, best practices, and career development opportunities. And let’s not forget the networking events and parties hosted by Ultra Records, Helix Records, Ballantine’s True Music, Hyde Ibiza, AFEM, Party Degenerates, The Beatport Awards at House of Wow plus opening parties at Pacha, Club Chinos, Amnesia and Ushuaia, and other industry leaders.

Wrapping up the summit is the iconic IMS Dalt Vila, a seven-hour celebration set against the backdrop of a historic fort with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Mark your calendars and join them and us for an unforgettable experience at IMS Ibiza 2024!

For more information and tickets click the link here!

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Hosted by BBC Radio 1 legends Pete Tong MBE and Jaguar, IMS Ibiza 2024 is set to bring together innovators, creators, visionaries, and disruptors from around the globe. It’s the ultimate destination for anyone passionate about electronic music. Remember, badge prices go up on March 1st, so grab yours now and save up to €155 off a full-priced delegate badge.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the exciting sessions lined up:

• The Art of Areté Presents: Keynote Interview: Mochakk – Health is wealth in the new touring age
• Embracing Superfandom: Hosted by Music Ally
• Keynote Interview: Aloki Batra – The Pacha Group.
• Book Corner – Readings From The Culture: ‘Welcome To The Club’ by DJ Paulette
• IMS Business Report 2024
• Emerging Talent: Navigating the Next Generation of Music
• Everything You Need To Know About…Distribution
• AMA – Ask Me Anything: Agencies & Agents
• AMA – Ask Me Anything: Meet The Bookers!
• AMA – Ask Me Anything: Ibiza Class of 2024

Come for the enlightening discussions, and stay for the music, culture, and stunning views. Keep an eye out for more updates on these topics in the weeks to come.

Join the troops heading out for IMS Ibiza 2024, presented in partnership with Alpha Theta, from April 24th to 26th at Mondrian Ibiza and Hyde Ibiza.

Let’s make waves together!

Secure your tickets now before the price increase. Get ’em here!

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Privatizing these hotels exclusively for attendees fosters an intimate environment amid stunning surroundings. Just a short distance from Ibiza Town, this new venue offers a picturesque setting overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, inviting the global electronic music community for networking and discussions amidst breathtaking natural beauty.

Across three days, IMS Ibiza will bring together pioneers, creators, and disruptors from the electronic music realm. The summit will delve into music innovation, technology, diversity, education, and health. Hosted by Pete Tong MBE and Jaguar, it promises to dissect pivotal issues in the industry.

“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.”

Ben Turner (IMS co-founder and lead curator)

Sessions will spotlight Ninja Tune‘s journey and Coldcut‘s inspiration for an equitable label, explore Tomorrowland‘s evolution and its philanthropic endeavours, address industry values in turbulent times, and celebrate Amapiano’s global impact. Additionally, discussions will reflect on Defected Records‘ 25-year trajectory post-acquisition and highlight Germany’s thriving music scene.

The summit integrates well-being experiences daily, emphasizing mental and physical health, co-curated by experts in meditation and sound therapy. It will also feature a Brave Space by He.She.They, fostering open dialogues on inclusivity and respect.

Partnering with EarthPercent, IMS Ibiza pledges a portion of delegate badge purchases and event sponsor levies towards climate action. This aligns with their commitment to support impactful climate and biodiversity organizations, vetted by a renowned Expert Advisory Panel.

 “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.” 

 Brian Eno (Artist and co-founder of EarthPercent)

Delving further into the theme of IMS Ibiza 2024 and the current state of electronic music worldwide, Rebuilding Our Community: How To Bring Back Peace, Love, Unity & Respect will explore ways to honour and reinstate industry values during times of community division, as seen amid the aftermath of recent global events.

Beyond these sessions, delegates can immerse themselves in exclusive island events, including the iconic IMS Dalt Vila closing celebration. Delegate badges, hotel accommodations, and discounted rates for eligible attendees are available through the IMS website, encouraging sustainable travel practices for a vibrant and engaging summit experience.

More info and tickets can be found here!

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‘O Come All Ye Ravers’ was the first-ever global live stream event filmed from the floor of the iconic 20,000 capacity venue. It was also the first music to have been played in the space since it closed its doors in March.

“2020, our whole year has been lost. No tours. No shows. No exceptions. We can’t be together in clubs or concert arenas BUT we can still put on a show for you. We’re going to perform from the floor of The O2 arena and broadcast it right into your homes. The rave will be back one day but for now, we are going to make the most of what we have. ” – Pete Tong

The global live stream aired on New Year’s Eve via LIVENow and was expertly crafted by two of London’s most exciting creative houses – Up The Game and Cassius Creative. They worked in unison to create a jaw-dropping visual and audio show. The spectacular visuals created reawakened Ibiza Classics for 2020 bringing the rave directly into our homes. 

From the dreamy opener of De’Lacy ‘Hideaway’, to the show-stopping rendition of ‘Running’ sung by Jessie Ware herself, from the upbeat such as Basement Jaxx ‘Red Alert’, to the more downbeat Massive Attack ‘Unfinished Sympathy’, a full range of classics were given a fresh revamp. Myself and my partner were certainly having a good ol’ time stomping around our flat as I’m sure everyone else was from around the globe. 

Let’s be frank, you can’t replace a night out by staying indoors, and an online audience is not the same as a live audience, but this was as close as anyone was going to get over the Christmas period, and they did an absolutely bang-up job. Hats off and let’s hope things start getting back to normal in 2021 so we can all dance together soon!

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Dig that degree deeper and you’ll find the story of Marcus Worgull, German producer and Innervisions artist who categorically stated he’d never run a label. When his friend Frank Wiedemann stepped up with a solo EP that was so good, having trusted Marcus’ ear to treat his music right he knew an outlet was needed and Chorus was born.

If you didn’t know, Frank Wiedemann is one half of the uber talented Âme and co-owner of the stalwart label Innervisions with Dixon. Put together all those touch-points and the scene is set for that special story to play out all the way to a happy ending. We all know that happy endings are not guaranteed, but from the opening bars of ‘Granville’ you get the sense that the production quality is deeply ingrained into the fabric of the production. It’s complex, deep and I would imagine for some a little challenging. To those with the ear for rich and powerful sounds this is immediate. Not in a commercial way, in a way that you know takes experience and pedigree to commit to a composition like this.

‘Granville’ is twisted yet soulful techno. It could be deep house, perhaps with a touch of the progressive too. You decide, because the box it comes in doesn’t matter. What does matter is the quirky organs, the repetitive bleeps, the nagging bassline, squelchy analogue and the clever affected percussion. The ever changing soundscape is like watching the scenery slip by from the back seat of a car or the moon sliding out from a cloud on a starry night, magical and surreal, emotive and life-affirming.

In the right club you’ll set fire to the curtains. In the wrong club you’ll clear the floor. I know which club I’d rather be in.

Lurking behind and nudging gently for the top spot is ‘Themroc’, a skanking techno groove that builds like a steam train powering through the night, unstoppable, heavy and dangerous.

It’s another quirky groove, percussive, bass driven and attention seeking from the off. The unusual vocal lulls you into a false sense of security, but the bass and skanking synths are the fire to the ice that propels this monster groove. There’s melody too, it’s an ear worm in the most thuggish way, but when the break comes in a powerful arpeggio slopes in and settles the argument, the synths go crazy and the whole thing lifts the roof.

For those that love the groove there’s a dub that is exactly that, grooved out dub techno. I can imagine this whole EP being played by François Kevorkian or Danny Tenaglia, it’s Germany, New York, London, Ibiza……

Support from corners as diverse as John Digweed and Pete Tong too.

This EP is touched with a little genius, and it’s not for the faint-hearted. Make no mistake this is one underground, heavyweight jam, the likes of which we rarely see. Get on it, but don’t tell anyone else. This is our secret, right?

Score: 9/10

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House and Techno legends and trailblazers will perform at the 2,500-year-old former fort as the sun sets and day turns to night, framed by the Mediterranean Sea and the historic Catedral de Eivissa.

To give you a flavour of the music being played, we’ve created a playlist from the artists playing for you on Spotify.

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Fresh off the back of a sell-out inaugural show at Butlin’s Minehead last year, iconic clubbing institution Cream returns to the resort between Friday 7th – Sunday 9th December.  Once again, it’s a showcase of Cream past and present, with some of the biggest names associated with the brand, joining clubbers who’ve made Cream their home over the years.

The three-day event is a prime example of Butlins’ move into hosting clubbing weekenders, an experiment that has proven highly successful and is now a solid part of their calendar. Joining them will be Basement Jaxx, Leftfield, Roger Sanchez, Pete Tong, Tall Paul, Judge Jules and loads more!

Tickets start at £155pp and are on sale now and include three nights accommodation plus access to all live music venues and performances. More information here!

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For the last 25 years, there’s been a showcase of the world’s seminal moments in nightlife. From the farthest regions, this planet has to offer have come mixes of all varieties featuring artists Lindstrøm, DJ Snake and David Holmes. In recent years we’ve seen the likes of Helena Hauff really showing the world what club culture has to offer; but the one thing that all of these artists have truly in common is the man himself, Pete Tong; and the excellence he’s nurtured along the way, none other than BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix.

For the big celebration, The Warehouse Project plays host to yet another stellar lineup of artists. None other than the man himself Pete Tong would be gracing the decks, being joined by the fantastic duo that are The Martinez Brothers. Eats Everything would be turning back time with his ‘93 set, with both Artwork and B.Traits entering the mix across the evening. With HAAi, Theo Kottis, Krysko and Greg Lord all supporting, this was a lineup not to be missed.

With eager visitors up from London, we loaded up on hotel made cocktails and Buckfast and made our way back towards Manchester’s musical depths. This time, unlike the week prior, was extremely busy. Queuing all the way back up to the station was something I’d not seen in the 10 years I’ve been coming here, but this is a positive for Warehouse Project; despite the large queue, we got into the venue in less than 30 minutes, with both ticketing and security staff being seriously efficient.

Arriving into room two and to the sounds of HAAi we grabbed a couple of beers and shoved our way a little closer. HAAi provided an exceptional display of selection; with tunes such as ‘Angel Dust’ by Akalino keeping the crowd moving as the place filled with the remaining stragglers.

Stepping into the main room we were greeted by Pete Tong who whisked us on a journey through the past with classic around every corner. Grabbing another beer (or seven) we went back to see an artist who recently really amazed me. At Gottwood I was lucky enough to see him play as Grain b2b Jackmaster. But this time, under his original name; Artwork. There’s no surprise that he was given residency at fabric earlier this year; and with him continuing the old school vibes of the night, once again; I was not disappointed in the slightest.

Grabbing some more beer we bounced between the rooms for a bit to check out BBC favourite B.Traits as well as Edinburgh party favourite Theo Kottis; who both continued the style of the night.

The entire evening provided such an incredible experience; with tunes such as Cajmere’s ‘Percolator’ sounding through the arches, and up-tempo bangers like Smooth Touch’s ‘House of Love’ the music was nothing short of amazing.

But the best set of the evening has to go to Eats Everything. The man who is famous for not only producing some seriously successful tunes, but also being the only person to two BBC Radio 1 Essential Mixes within the space of a year!! I’ve seen him play before and whilst his normal style isn’t my general cup of tea, tonight he really took my breath away. His ‘93 set summoned up some serious rave nostalgia. Piano riff’s galore and non-stop 808 breaks, this was a powerful set which left sweat dripping from the ceiling and nothing but smiles all around.

The Warehouse Project delivered nothing short of its usual spectacle, leaving punters well and truly in awe, but because it’s Manchester, once again, it’s raining and we’ve got to walk home…

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