The International Music Summit (IMS) isn't just your average rock concert. It's a chance for musicians, producers, manufacturers, promoters and others in the music industry to network. It's also a chance to learn about what's new in the industry.
The first International Music Summit was held in Ibiza in 2008. The IMS was founded by the legendary British DJ Pete Tong. His ideal in creating the conference was to combine good music with opportunities for networking and to provide a "back to business ethos."
The 2009 International Music Summit has space for 400 delegates, up from 300 in its first year. The number of spaces has been increased due to demand. It appears that the IMS may continue to grow in popularity over the next several years. This is due in part to Tong's influence and his hard work in attracting quality musicians and speakers.
The fact that the conference is being held in Ibiza is not coincidental. The summit has been strategically scheduled to immediately precede Ibiza's summer tourist season kick-off.
The Mediterranean island is well-known for its party atmosphere and numerous dance clubs. Tourism officials on Ibiza have been trying to shed its party image for a few years. Petty crime, public drunkenness and bad drug trips associated with the party life has given some a bad taste for the island.
Despite the efforts of tourism promoters, party-goers still flock to Ibiza by the thousands every year. This makes it the prime location for the International Music Summit, which caters to European/UK music lovers. Musician-tourists will be able to cavort with some of Europe and the UK's most prominent businessmen and women. During the off times, they can enjoy Ibiza's sunshine and waterfront life.
Of course, participants will also be able to enjoy concerts by some up-and-coming bands and artists. Concerts are open to all 400 delegates. Seven hundred tickets will also be available to the general public for the concert portions of the International Music Summit. Basement Jaxx and Filthy Dukes will be headlining.
Basement Jaxx, a duo consisting of Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe, have been around since the mid 1990s. The group went from headlining at the South London club Rooty to releasing their first album in 1999. Since then, their music has been featured in a number of movies and commercials. The band has even had a number four UK chart entry.
Filthy Dukes is relatively new to the music scene. The three-member synthpop group also hails from London. The band released singles and played clubs for several years until finally releasing its first full-length album in March of 2009.
The International Music Summit will also feature the DJ stylings of Pete Tong. Tong continues to draw fans, both to his radio programs and to his live performances at clubs across the UK and the world.
Tong, who carries a considerable amount of clout in his field, undoubtedly hopes to use his popularity to promote the International Music Summit. The success of the first IMS in 2008 promises to lend itself to this year's version. The conference takes place at the world renowned Ibiza Gran Hotel, a landmark hotel on the a href="http://www.youribiza.net/map">map of Ibiza
The concert series will be performed in Dalt Vila - Ibiza's Old Town. Dalt Vila rests inside an ancient walled castle. The location draws millions of tourists and locals every year. It's a spectacular location for any event, and Basement Jaxx is reportedly delighted to be playing in such a famous historical venue. They look forward to wrapping up the 2009 International Music Summit in such a manner at the end of May.
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