What a way to end 3 brilliant days of this years International Music Summit. We weren’t Mark Ronson’s biggest fans before yesterday but after his interview and fantastic set at the finale gig we are very happy to change our mind. At one point he went from La Roux – In For The Kill to The Strokes, Tears For Fears and then Jackson 5 (i think it was) – it worked – the new Boom Boom track opener and the final one with Boy George on vocals were great. Sasha then smashed it.

The International Music Summit here in Ibiza have revealed the panel lineups for this years event at the end of May. Panels that immediately stick out are:

Weds: the Augmented Reality presentation by Nick Heller from Google and the Our Community Is Our Brand as Callum Negus Fancey is on it and he created the stir last year when he famously quoted that “his audience doesn’t know or care who Paul Oakenfold is”.

Thurday: This is an obvious one for anyone who was at the inaugural IMS in 2008 – the clubs panel with representatives from Amnesia, Eden, Es Paradis, Pacha, Privilege and Space – (no El Divino again?)

Wednesday 26th May

12.00-12.05 IMS:10 Opening Welcome by the Consell Insular d’Eivissa.

12.05-12.10 IMS:10 Introduction & Announcements by IMS Partners:
 Ben Turner, Danny Whittle, Mark Netto, Pete Tong, Simeon Friend.

12.10-12.30 Keynote Introduction. To be revealed…

12:30-12:45 Electronic Music: A Business Report Commission by IMS, presented by Kevin Watson, Market Researcher, UK.

12.45-13.00 Press Conference. IMS presents. To be revealed

13.00-13.20 Meet The Future ­ A Presentation.
Tron: The Soundtrack created by Daft Punk. Interview with Jason  Bentley, Music Supervisor, USA.

13.30-14.30 Panel. Big Dog DJs: F*** You We¹re Famous.
                  Moderator: Ralph Moore, Editor At Large, Mixmag, UK.
                  1. David Guetta, Artist, F*** Me I¹m Famous, France.
                  2. Erick Morillo, Artist, Subliminal, USA.
                  3. Pete Tong, Artist, IMS / BBC Radio 1, UK.

14.30-15.30 Networking Lunch. Music by Phil Mison.

15.30-16.15 The IMS Anthem 2010 in conjunction with Burn and Dance4Life.
Created by Cassius (Philippe Cerboneschi aka Philippe Zdar and  Hubert Blanc-Francard aka Boom Bass).

16.25-17.00 Meet The Future ­ A Presentation.
 Augmented Reality and Future Mobile. Presented by Nick Heller, New Business Development, Google, Switzerland.

17.10-18.10 Panel. Our Community Is Our Brand.
                  Moderator: Mark Quail, Attorney, USA.
                  1. Atan Burrows, Co-Founder, M-Flow, UK.
                  2. Callum Negus Fancey, Promoter, Let¹s Go Crazy, UK.
                  3. David Mitchell, Poker PR: Digital Media Agency, UK.
                  4. Jonas Tempel, Retailer, Beatport, USA.
                  5. Konrad Von Loehneysen, Label & Radio Owner, Ministry of
                  Sound DE / Motor FM, Germany.

18.20-18.30 Meet The Future ­ A Presentation.
                  Studio Audio Electronics by Gavin Attard, UK.

18.40-19.30 Technology & Music Performance.
                  Moderator: Tom Middleton, Artist, UK.
                  1. Sasha, UK.
                  Joined by…
                  2. Jason Pook, Pioneer, UK.
                  3. Florian Plenge, Native Instruments, Germany.
                  4. Ola Sars, Tonium / Pacemaker, Let¹s Mix, Sweden.

19.30-21.00 Drinks Reception at the Pioneer Networking Bar, Ibiza Gran Hotel.

21.00-21.30 M Flow Cocktail Reception poolside at the Ibiza Gran Hotel.
                  Music by Tom Middleton.

23.00-03.00 IMS:10 – IMS Label Showcase at Grial, Ibiza Town.
                  To be revealed ….

Thursday 27th May

11.00-11.10 Meet The Future ­ A Presentation.
                  Music DNA: MP3 Evolved by Dagfinn Bach, Bach Technology, Norway.

11.20-11.50 Press Conference hosted by Burn.
                  presented by Bobby Simms, Exploding Plastic, UK.

11.50-12.20 Keynote Address: Frank Mertens, Head of Brands, Sprite / Minute Maid / Coca-Cola Group, USA

12.30-13.30 Panel. Ibiza United 2010.
Moderator: Juan Suarez, Diario de Ibiza, Ibiza.
                  1. Amnesia, Ibiza.
                  2. Eden, Ibiza.
                  3. Es Paradis, Ibiza.
                  4. Pacha, Ibiza.
                  5. Privilege, Ibiza.
                  6. Space, Ibiza.

13.45-14.30 The IMS Anthem 2010 in conjunction with Burn and Dance4Life.
Remixed by Arthur Baker and Robin Millar

14.30-15.30 Networking Lunch. Music by Jose Padilla, Ibiza.

15.30-15.40 Meet The Future ­ A Presentation.
New approaches to synchronisation by Alex Lavery, Simon Rose,  Pitch & Sync, UK.

15.50-16.40 Panel. Meet the Future ­ The Artists.
                  Moderator: Nick Decosemo, Mixmag, UK.
                  1. Annie Mac, Artist, BBC Radio 1, UK.
                  2. Arthur Velasquez, Artist Manager, Germany.
                  3. Jesse Rose, Artist, Made To Play, Germany.
                  4. Heidi, Artist, BBC Radio 1, Canada.
                  5. Pedro Winter aka Busy P, Ed Banger Records, France.
                  6. Skream. Artist, UK.

16.50-17.00 The IMS Vote. Help Shape the Future of Electronic Music.
                   Hosted by Pete Tong, IMS / BBC Radio 1, UK.

17.00-17.45 Meet The Audience! Delegates Debate.
Hosted by Ted Cohen, Tag Strategic, USA.

17.50-18.05 Global Retail Trends in Electronic Music by Jonas Temple and Matthew Adell, Beatport, USA.

18.10-18.50 Presidential Debate. Residential Advisor presents:
How to Conquer Ibiza and Remain Credible.
                  Moderator: Todd Burns, Resident Advisor, Germany.
                  1. Andrea Pelino, Promoter, Circo Loco / DC10, Italy.
                  2. Steve Lawler, Artist, Viva Music, UK.

19.00-20.00 Ibiza Music Island by Consell Insular d’Eivissa.
                  Speaker: Paco Medina, Ibiza Music Cluster

20.00-21.00 Drinks Reception at the Pioneer Networking Bar, Ibiza Gran Hotel.

21.00-00.00 Pioneer Charity Dinner, Ibiza Gran Hotel.
                  Featuring the Get Tested Charity Auction and the Pioneer Award for                   Outstanding Dedication to Dance Music.

23.00-03.00 IMS:10 – IMS Label Showcase at Grial, Ibiza Town.
                  To be revealed ….

Friday 28th May

09.30-11.00 Networking Breakfast.

11.00-11.50 Panel. Taking Dance Music to the Arena.
                  Moderator: Ben Turner, IMS / Graphite, UK.
                  1. Dean Wilson, Manager, Three Six Zero Group, UK.
                  2. Jessica Koravacs, Managing Director, AEG Live, UK.
                  3. Jim King, Promoter, Loud Sound / AEG Live, UK.
                  4. Kurosh Nasseri, Nasseri Music Business Solutions, USA.
                  5. Mark Beavan, Manager, Advanced Alternative Media, USA.
                  6. Stephen Kempner, Lawyer, Sheridans, UK.

12.00-12.15 Meet The Future ­ A Presentation.
Electronic Beats by Claudia Jonas, Deutsche Telekom, Germany.

12.25-13.15 Presidential Debate:
David vs. Goliath: Agent Billing Wars.
 Moderator: Kurosh Nasseri, Nasseri Music Business Solutions,  USA.
                  1. To be revealed….
                  2. To be revealed….

13.30-14.30 Panel. USA Today: Boom Boom Now.
                  Moderator: Jason Bentley, KCRW, USA.
                  1. Arthur Baker, Artist, UK.
                  2. Caroline Prothero, Artist Manager, Prohibition, UK.
                  3. Eddie Dean, Promoter, Pacha New York, USA.
                  4. Tommie Sunshine, Artist, USA.
                  5. Patrick Moxey, Label Owner, Ultra Records, USA.
                  6. Sam Kirby, Agent, William Morris Endeavour, USA.
                  7. Travis Hayden, A&R, Atlantic Records, USA.

14.30-15.30 Networking Lunch. Music by Michaelangelo L’Acqua, W Hotels. TBC.

15.30-16.30 Synchronisation and Visualisation.
Keynote Interbiew: Alexandra Patsavas, Music Supervisor, Chop Shop, USA.
Interviewed by Jason Bentley, Music Supervisor, USA.

16.40-17.40 Keynote Interview: ­ Mark Ronson, USA.
Interviewed by Ben Turner, IMS / Graphite, UK.

17.40-17.45 Closing Speeches by IMS Partners.
Ben Turner, Danny Whittle, Mark Netto, Pete Tong, Simeon Friend.

18.30-00.00 IMS Grand Finale Festival in association with Pioneer. Drinks courtesy  of Sol and BurnDalt Vila, Ibiza Town. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
DJs: Pete Tong, Skream. Live: Buraka Som Sistema, David E Sugar

00.00-07.00 Pure Pacha Opening Party, Pacha, Ibiza Town..
                  Club 75 featuring Justice, Cassius, Busy P, DJ Mehdi

Saturday 29th May

13.00-18.00 IMS Wind Down ­ Networking Finale in association with Pioneer.
                  Drinks courtesy of Sol.
                  Blue Marlin, Cala Jondal

12.00-00.00 Ushuaia Grand Opening
                  Luciano / Cadenza at Ushuaia, Playa d¹en Bossa.

IMS have announced this morning that Portugal’s Buraka Som Sistema will play the grand finale event at D’alt Vila in Ibiza Town.

Alongside them will be Mark Ronson, Sasha, Pete Tong, Skream and David E Sugar.

Buraka Som Sistema had their “Essential Mix” aired on Radio 1 over the weekend – The Portuguese blog Enchufada have kindly linked to the mp3 of their session here.

LOCATION: Dalt Vila, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ibiza
DATE: Friday 28th May 2010
EVENT TITLE: IMS GRAND FINALE FESTIVAL
TIMES: 18:30 – Midnight
PRICES: €22.50 (IMS delegates have free entry)
CAPACITY: 2,500 people

Last years International Music Summit finale gig in D’alt Vila with Basement jaxx, Pete Tong and Filthy Dukes:

More International Music Summit 2010, Ibiza announcements are due very very shortly so we thought it was time for a reminder of last years brilliant finale gig at D’alt Vila in Ibiza Town with Filthy Dukes, Pete Tong and Basement Jaxx:

Video by our good friend Kevin Palmer at KuschtyRyeProductions

Leading electronic artists and representatives of some of the world’s biggest brands are among those confirmed to speak at the third International Music Summit with superstar producer, DJ and artist Mark Ronson confirmed to appear in the headline keynote interview.

Ibiza Gran Hotel, May 26-28

• Mark Ronson To Star In Keynote Interview
• David Guetta, Luciano, 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

Commandeering the entire five-star Ibiza Gran Hotel, IMS creates an intimate atmosphere where artists such as the 2010 Grammy Award winner David Guetta can meet with notable business leaders such as Frank Mertens, Global Director of Creative Development, Sprite / Coca-Cola Group, and Konrad Von Loeheysen, the owner of Ministry of Sound Germany / Motor FM. In her first dance music event appearance, the world-renowned music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas will feature in a one-on-one interview about her work and company Chop Shop. Patsavas is supervisor on TV shows The OC, Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, Mad Men and Gossip Girl plus the Twilight film.

Guetta appears on a panel titled Big Dog DJs: F*** You We’re Famous, named after his legendary weekly party in Ibiza, alongside Erick Morillo from Subliminal Records, Luciano – the underground star and boss of label Cadenza Records. IMS founder and BBC Radio 1 DJ Pete Tong will moderate.

In Meet The Future, BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac, who recently swapped shows with Tong to open the countdown to the weekend, will outline her vision for electronic music alongside the likes of Pedro Winter aka Busy P, former manager of Daft Punk and boss of Ed Banger Records. Joining them is DJ Skream, remixer of the moment.

In another panel USA Today: Boom Boom Now!, IMS will hear from both those behind dance music’s recent explosion in the states, including Patrick Moxey from Ultra Records, Eddie Dean from Pacha New York and original American dance architect Arthur Baker, and also from dissenting voices like Tommie Sunshine who recently stated: “There is NO room for dance music in America. It will never happen. Not real dance music, anyway”. The panel will be moderated by KCRW music director and presenter Jason Bentley, who last year received the first IMS Pioneer Award.

In Ibiza United, IMS will bring together the key players behind Amnesia, Eden, Es Paradis, Pacha, Privilege and Space on one panel for just the second time ever. This panel will be moderated by Juan Suarez, one of the chiefs of the 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.

Said Pete Tong: “It is with great pride that we announce some of the incredible
talent already confirmed to be involved in our third International Music Summit in Ibiza. For 2010 we continue to push for the most vital and engaging debates on all the key topics of the day involving the biggest players from every field.”

Commented 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 will return, a session where the audience make decisions on the future of the genre. 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 delegates 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 www.internationalmusicsummit.com

To our knowledge this is the only recording thats been made available of the infamous and historic clubs panel at the International Music Summit in Ibiza 2008 – thanks go to the IMS for allowing us to release it.

This was the first time that all of the clubs (except El Divino) had sat down in public with a member of the Balearic Government – Paco Medina.

It was easily the highlight of the 2008 music conference.

Download the International Music Summit club panel audio(50 minutes, 47mb mp3)

Our review of the first day of the IMS 2008, including the club panel.

The International Music Summit for 2010 will take place from May 26th to May 28th at the Gran Hotel in Ibiza Town

Friday nights post IMS gig by Basement Jaxx on top of Dalt Vila in Ibiza Town was stunning. We met probably everyone we know on Ibiza there that night and everyone bar none thought the location was perfect – we hope the Consell takes note and allows future gigs there…

We’re going through the photos of everything but a couple stand out: The old meets the new:

The three-day international music summit in Ibiza in May will culminate with a dazzling live event at the stunning location in Ibiza‘s Dalt Vila. This famous UNESCO World Heritage site will set the spectacular backdrop for the IMS: 09 Grande Finale with a live show featuring the Grammy & Brit award winning Basement Jaxx playing an exclusive live set alongside emerging act The Filthy Dukes. DJs include BBC Radio 1′s Pete Tong and Rob da Bank.

The IMS have announced that 700 tickets will be available to the public for this landmark event. The IMS:09 will be the first international contemporary music event to take place within the historic Moorish walls of the old town, overlooking the Mediterranean, and annually home to the Ibiza Jazz Festival.

Dalt Vila – IMS Gran Finale
Fri 29 May
BASEMENT JAXX – LIVE RICHIE HAWTIN PETE TONG ROB DA BANK FILTHY DUKES – LIVE
Price: €50.00

The three-day international music summit in Ibiza in May will culminate with a dazzling live event at the stunning location in Ibiza‘s Dalt Vila. This famous UNESCO World Heritage site will set the spectacular backdrop for the IMS: 09 Grande Finale with a live show featuring the Grammy & Brit award winning Basement Jaxx playing an exclusive live set alongside emerging act The Filthy Dukes. DJs include BBC Radio 1′s Pete Tong and Rob da Bank.

The IMS have announced that 700 tickets will be available to the public for this landmark event. The IMS:09 will be the first international contemporary music event to take place within the historic Moorish walls of the old town, overlooking the Mediterranean, and annually home to the Ibiza Jazz Festival.

Now you can hear the clubs panel audio. This was the first time the major clubs and a representative from the government sat at the same time in public. Unfortunately the IMS’s video didn’t work so it seems we’re the only ones with the full audio of this historic meeting.

download the international music summit club panel audio