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IMS Partner & Host Pete Tong has started an audio blog over at Audio Boo. Click the logo on the left to here Pete discussing all matters of the up and coming International Music Summit including line-up information and what you can expect to find at the conference.

Ibiza Gran Hotel, May 26-28

• Mark Ronson To Star In Keynote Interview • David Guetta, Annie Mac, Erick Morillo, DJ Skream, Pedro Winter / Busy P, Arthur Baker, Robin Millar To Speak • Alexandra Patsavas appears at her first dance music event • Speakers from Sprite, Coca-Cola Group, Ministry of Sound, BBC Radio 1, KCRW, MP7, Beatport, Resident Advisor All Confirmed

Latest confirmed speakers:

Sasha, Artist, UK.
Heidi, Artist / BBC Radio 1, Canada.
Cassius, Artist, France.
Jesse Rose, Artist, Germany/UK
Nick Heller, Google, Switzerland.
Claudia Jones, T-Mobile / Electronic Beats, Germany.
Denzyl Feigelson, Artists Without a Label, UK.
Ola Sars, Tonium / Pacemaker / Let’s Mix.
Florian Plenge, Native Instruments, Germany.
Jason Pook, Pioneer, UK.
Travis Hayden, A&R, Atlantic Records, USA.
Mark Beaven, Advanced Alternative Media, USA.
Sam Kirby, William Morris Endeavour, USA.
Arthur Velasquez, Cassius Records, Germany.
Todd Burns, Resident Advisor, Germany.
Stephen Kempner, Sheridans, UK.
Dagfinn Bach, Bach Technology, Norway.

How the panels are shaping up...

Big Dog DJs: F*** You We’re Famous
David Guetta, Artist, F*** Me I’m Famous, France.
Erick Morillo, Artist, Subliminal Records, USA.
Pete Tong, Artist/IMS founder, BBC Radio 1, UK.
And more TBC

Meet The Future
Annie Mac, Presenter/DJ, BBC Radio 1, UK.
Arthur Velasquez, Business partner for Cassius/Guy
Gerber/Tiefschwarz, Germany
Jesse Rose, Artist, Made To Play, Germany/UK
Heidi, Artist, BBC Radio 1, Canada
Pedro Winter aka Busy P, Ed Banger Records, France.
Skream, Artist, UK.

USA Today: Boom Boom Now!
Arthur Baker, Artist, UK/USA.
Eddie Dean, Promoter, Pacha NYC, USA
Patrick Moxey, Ultra Records, USA.
Sam Kirby, Agent, William Morris Endeavor, USA.
Tommie Sunshine, Artist, USA.
Travis Hayden, A&R, Atlantic Records, USA.
Moderator – Jason Bentley, KCRW, USA.

Ibiza United
Bringing together the key players behind:
Amnesia
Eden
Es Paradis
Pacha
Privilege
Space
Moderator – Juan Suarez (one of the chiefs behind powerful local newspaper, Diario De Ibiza)

IMS will hear from legendary producer Robin Millar, responsible for 44 number one hits, who will talk about why just one month after he retired from production duties, electronic music has re-inspired him, and see the return of 19-year old teen promoter Callum Negus Fancey from Let's Go Crazy after stealing the show last year by stating "Who is Paul Oakenfold? My audience have never heard of him."

In addition, IMS has teamed up with leading consumer portal Resident Advisor, whose audience will select a topic and speakers for the Presidential Debate format which debuted in 2009 to great acclaim.

Ben Turner, a founder and partner in the IMS, states: "IMS was never about the artists, more the people behind the curtain who help guide the gifted. In 2010, we've been overwhelmed by approaches from artists to be involved in some way. It's a great testament to our first two years. Watch out for more special names to follow..."

Following 2009’s successful experiment The IMS Vote, a session where the audience make decisions on the future of the genre, will return. Indeed, last year, 69% of those present agreed that IMS had 'made them question how their companies work'. In 2010, this is taken one step further then Ted Cohen from TAG Strategic will moderate a one-hour session where the panelists are the audience, and the agenda is not set. Cohen himself was so inspired by IMS:09 that he invited last year's Key Note speaker Richie Hawtin to attend MidemNet after hearing his radical assessment of future music.

Finally reprising his 2009 role, electronic pioneer Tom Middleton will blog to the Beatport community what is being debated, who will in turn feedback and pose questions to the speakers.

Once again the IMS Grand Finale will take place at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dalt Vila on Friday May 28. Last year, Basement Jaxx headlined with Pete Tong, Rob da Bank and Filthy Dukes in support. IMS has been with requests from artists to perform at this landmark event. The headline acts will be announced imminently. The event is free to attend for all delegates of the IMS, with some 2,000 tickets available to the public. Tickets are available now from INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SUMMIT . COM

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IMS:09 FACTS AND TESTIMONIALS

- Ibiza history made with World Heritage Site concert
- Delegate registrations up by 30% from 2008
- 73% of IMS registrants 'won't sign a 360 degree deal'
- 19-year old entrepreneur from Let's Go Crazy talk of the Summit
- Key Note Richie Hawtin blasts the industry for 'not being in touch with youth'
- KCRW's Jason Bentley wins first ever IMS Pioneer Award

The second Ibiza International Music Summit was declared a resounding success as its Grand Finale drew to a close. This finale gig saw headliners Basement Jaxx thrill crowds at an open-air concert at a packed Dalt Villa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has never before been allowed to host a contemporary music event. They were joined by Filthy Dukes, host Pete Tong and Rob da Bank.

The conference attracted nearly 400 delegates from 29 countries, up by 30% on the first year (IMS launched in 2008). Including invited speakers from around the world there were over 450 of the leading executives in the global electronica business present.

As one esteemed speaker, Juan Vandervoort from K7 Records, Germany put it: "An industry known for producing innovative music, finally also has an innovative conference."

At the end of most panels and during a special IMS Vote quick fire experiment, complete with digital voting devices, delegates were asked to vote on a number of key issues. 45% of delegates believed the Spotify model would not work for electronic music, 63% thought it's not possible to reverse the trend of free music, and 73% voted against signing 360 degree deals. 69% of the panel audience agreed that the IMS made them question the way their companies work! (full results below).

The results of the votes, together with key action points from the panels will also help shape a 20-point action plan to help the sector navigate the year ahead. This will be announced by the IMS shortly.

Questions were also voted on by consumers via the leading dance site Beatportal, with 80% of voters arguing the electronica business doesn't need the majors to thrive. Electronic pioneer Tom Middleton was on hand to blog live throughout the entire event.

As the conference drew to a close, a humbled Jason Bentley, Musical Director of Santa Monica's influential KCRW, was selected as winner of the IMS PIONEER AWARD 2009 for outstanding dedication to business. He was selected by IMS partners and Pioneer, for his continued work at pushing electronic music on the highest platforms from KCRW to his music supervision work.

Jason Bentley: “I am honored to be the recipient of the IMS Pioneer Award 2009. We all believe in the power and promise of music to make a better world, and it's thoughtful gestures like this that help further inspire and motivate everyone involved. Here's to the ever expanding horizons of dance and electronic music, and the continued success of the International Music Summit."

Ben Turner: "Jason is a true champion of this genre into mainstream circles, from his work with music placement in films and brands, his work with the Grammy Awards, and of course now taking over the breakfast show on KCRW and continually using his influence to promote what's best about our genre. The event is all about promoting the people behind the scenes and the hard work they do to make a difference. There is nobody who deserves more attention that Jason Bentley."

IMS launched with a powerful opening Key Note from Marc Marot, formerly head of Island Records and manager to Paul Oakenfold. His speech about the dinosaurs of the industry remained fresh in people's minds right to the closing Key Note interview with iconic pioneer Richie Hawtin who stated that 'many people in the room are still acting like dinosaurs'. His talk offered huge inspiration about the technological possibilities electronic music has to play with, and challenged the delegates that, despite their 'vote' to the contrary, they are "not in touch with their youth".

Hawtin singled out for praise 19-year old fellow speaker Callum Negus Fancey from Let's Go Crazy, an underage phenomenon in the UK with his large scale dance parties. Fancey's words sent shockwaves through the audiences with his attack on how record companies and brands fail to market properly to their future audience. All IMS panels and debates can be found exclusively on the IMS You Tube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/imstube20091

Another highlight was the creation of the IMS anthem by Dirty Vegas, which they created live in support of AIDS charity Dance4Life. The anthem was then passed on to producer legends, Above and Beyond who remixed it live in front of the delegates. The Get Tested Auction on behalf of the Hepatitis C Trust truly benefited from some crazed bidding on an eclectic set of lots which included a Pete Doherty blood painting (raising over €5,000) whilst other lots included a signed Goldie poster, Anna Mantronix’s (Scissor Sisters) first tour dress and a Pam Hogg cat-suit.

IMS partner and BBC Radio 1 DJ Pete Tong states: "It was an incredible second year. We've raised the bar with the summit, and now with the Grand Finale which is one of my proudest moments in this business. To see such an event in Ibiza was inspirational. IMS brought together veterans and virgins - from Ted Cohen to Callum Negus Fancey, this was a true melting pot of ideas and visions for the future."

IMS Grand Finale Festival

BALUARTE DE SANT LUCIA / OLD TOWN IBIZA
A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

Friday 28th May 2010 / 18:30 - Midnight

MARK RONSON DJ
SASHA DJ
PETE TONG DJ
SKREAM DJ

BURAKA SOM SISTEMA LIVE
DAVID E SUGAR LIVE

Fancy attending the Grand Finale of the International Music Summit? Read on to discover how you could win tickets for this unique event!

The IMS has been created by Pete Tong and leading professionals to help re-set the agenda for electronic music culture, at a time when the industry needs it most. Set at the stunning five-star Ibiza Gran Hotel, the IMS covers three intense days of business programming, networking and activity leading straight into the official opening weekend of the Ibiza season.

The three-day music summit will culminate with a dazzling live event at the stunning location in Ibiza's Dalt Vila on Friday 28 May. This famous UNESCO World Heritage site will set the spectacular backdrop for the IMS:10 Grand Finale with a live show.

For your chance to win a pair of tickets to the Grand Finale, simply add the IMS as a friend on Myspace or Facebook, or follow the IMS Twitter feed.

Terms & Conditions:
1. Each winner will receive a pair of tickets to the IMS:10 Grand Finale event
2. Winners will be selected at random from IMS social network friends & followers on Friday May 14th 2010
3. 2 winners will be selected from IMS Myspace friends, 2 winners will be selected from IMS Facebook friends, and 1 winner will be selected from Twitter followers
4. Winners will be contacted through the social network by which they are connected to IMS
5. Winners are responsible for their own travel to the event and accommodation