International Music Summit Ibiza announces 2017 edition!

IMS, International Music Summit, is one of the most influent festivals worldwide.

Next May will be celebrated in Ibiza  IMS 10th anniversary, and as usual it will be unmissable.

As all the years, IMS presents a program with many important guests, conferneces and events:  2017 edition will take place 24th till 26th May.

So, save the date,  because of the countdown for Ibiza 2017 has started.

The organizers said:”International Music Summit (IMS) is the three-day inspirational and educational platform held annually in the dance music capital Ibiza. A wide spectrum of electronic music industry professionals participate in a series of talks, interactive workshops, intimate networking opportunities, inspiring dinners and club events led by skilled experts, experienced business minds and talented artists.
 
IMS sets out to educate, inspire and encourage the sharing of new ideas and 2017 marks a decade of dynamic change in the sector and provides a theme for this year’s most engaging debates.
 
Founded by electronic music industry’s most respected individuals including Ben Turner, BBC Radio 1’s Pete Tong MBE, and Ibiza heavyweights, Danny Whittle, Mark Netto and Simeon Friend, participants and curators alike, they all share a passion for electronic dance music and culture and are invested in shaping its future. The curators invite the most relevant, candid and thought-provoking speakers with participants from all around the world – providing a tangible opportunity to connect and learn.
 
IMS speakers over the decade have included David Lynch, Quincy Jones, Chuck D, P.Diddy plus every major DJ on the planet. The founders of YouTube, Instagram and Twitter have all spoken. Nile Rodgersand Giorgio Moroder made the first Daft Punk collaboration announcement on the stage at IMS. Lynch’s recent music career was revealed at this event in Ibiza. It was the Ibiza delegates who supported IMS partner Ben Turner’s vision to take IMS a step further, to create the much-needed global trade body AFEM: Association for Electronic Music. The annual IMS Business Report also helped measure the global value of electronic music for delegates to use to win deals and, in many cases, sell companies. IMS founding partner Pioneer DJ have also been integral to the event’s success with continued products revealed at the event, and critical industry products like KUVO were conceived from discussions at the IMS Ibiza event.
 
IMS Ibiza takes place during the island’s opening season week, with a multitude of high profile events in iconic venues including Pacha, DC10, Amnesia and Ushuaia featuring the world’s biggest DJs. This year there is a return of the ‘Back2Live’ event – a special and unique showcase that celebrates the crossover between electronic and live music.  There is also the annual IMS Legends Dinner to honor those that have left a legacy on the culture and industry. Previous award winners include Nile Rodgers, Fatboy Slim, Sven Vath, Carl Cox and Pepe Roselló, Founder of Space Ibiza. 
 
Thereis of course a fitting Grand Finale, offering the opportunity to dance in one of the most uniquelocations in the world – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalt Villa. Undoubtedly a rare and alternative opportunity to dance on and enjoy the 2500-year-old castle. Previous headliners have included Carl Cox, Solomun, Sven Vath, Rudimental and Pete Tong.“

This is the official poster. Are you ready for Ibiza 2017?

Ibiza by night, as usual, will update you.

A super Friday in Ibiza! Destino, Privilege, Heart, Dalt Villa, Lio, Pacha and many more

This is the “Opening parties Friday”…and here you have an useful guide

DESTINO

The elegant resort of Pacha Group re opens its doors with Luciano and friends. More info here.

PRIVILEGE

One of the most influent events of the day is Privilege opening party. All the details here.

BORA BORA

Bora Bora will celebrate its opening party with Pirupa, Cristian Viviano and friends. Free entry. Further details here.

IMS DALT VILLA

Well this is the cult event on Dalt Villa, with Dubfire, Tale of Us, Nicole Moudaber and many more: all the useful info here.

HEART

Heart is back with a top guest: Papa Sven. Here you will find all the useful news.

LIO

Sebastian Gamboa and friends are back with Vintage. How to get the invitation? Click here.

PACHA

At Pacha is time for INSANE and for a special line up with also MK, Pete Tong, Alex Kennon.

This is the official poster.

Ready for a great Opening party Friday in Ibiza?

 

IMS Ibiza legends dinner presents: Pepe Roselló !

The countdown for IMS Ibiza 2016 has started, and- as all the years- the team of Ibiza by night will partecipate to all the activities.

One of the most important moments of IMS is the “Legends Dinner” that will be celebrated next 25th of May at Space Ibiza terrace, and for 2016’s edition the guest will be the legendary owner of Space Ibiza,  Pepe Roselló .

Our friends of Toga Media sent us this article that we are very happy to publish.

“International Music Summit can now reveal that Space Ibiza owner, Pepe Roselló has been named as 2016’s recipient of their coveted ‘Legends’ award. Given to a pioneer in the electronic world each year, previous winners include Nile Rodgers, Fatboy Slim, Pete Tong and Carl Cox, with the celebratory banquet set to take place on Space’s legendary terrace on Wednesday 25^th May – a fitting location for dinner guests to see the club for one last time before it draws its final curtain. 

Presented by Ballantine’s Scotch whiskey, the IMS Legends Dinner will celebrate Pepe and his 27-year legacy of Space. Widely regarded as one of the most recognized and respected businessmen of the Balearic Islands, Pepe Roselló was born in Ibiza in 1937 and has spent a lifetime dedicating himself to the world of musical entertainment and is a true embodiment of what the award honours. Previously the Second Major of San Antonio, Pepe established his club owning career with the San Antonio club, Playboy, in 1963 before taking over the reigns at Space in 1989 – and has gone on to build the venue into a musical Mecca for tens of thousands partygoers today.

 Having been behind the club’s trajectory for almost three decades, Pepe’s initial bookings of techno and trance legends Sven Väth and Marc Spoon have been intrinsic to the club’s success. From there on in, parties were only getting bigger and better, with Sasha, Richie Hawtin, Steve Lawler, Dave Seaman, John Digweed and Carl Cox to name a few all hosting parties. Its cornerstone residency ‘Sundays at Space’ proved to be one of the world’s most celebrated and loved club nights, and showcased the world’s most exciting electronic music talent through marathon day to night parties each week. Built upon an ethic of love and togetherness, Sundays at Space undoubtedly played a pivotal role in shaping the patterns of behaviour of the entire island and only re-affirms Space’s position as a taste-making institution. For the past two decades, the club’s opening and closing parties have signaled the beginning and the end of the Ibiza season.

 During his 27-year reign at Space, Pepe has always brought innovative ideas to the table and has always strived for Space to be the number one destination for dance music lovers. The emergence of the club has helped place Ibiza as the ultimate clubbing destination, with the finest DJ’ing talent consistently gracing the decks – and have all equally expressed their love for the club. Undoubtedly, Pepe Roselló is one of the key parts of the engine that drives the island.

IMS co-founder Ben Turner states: “The closing of Space as envisioned and run by Pepe Rosello is the end of an era for Ibiza and a fascinating changing of the guard of the old-school Spanish-owned discotheques of Ibiza. It will be a different island without Space. Pepe’s passion and love for music has been there for all to see with his regular appearances in the DJ booth at key moments and he became that rare thing: a night-club owner that the clubbers applauded as much as the DJ. Pepe has done so much for Ibiza creatively and politically and he truly deserves this accolade from the electronic music industry and from IMS.”

Text by Toga Media     Here you have the official poster!

Ims Ibiza 2016 reveals several important speakers: Carl Cox, Pete Shop Boys, Seth Troxler, Richie Hawtin, Guy Gerber, Nicole Moudaber and many more!

Ims, International Music Summit has announced several important  details for IMS Ibiza 2016’s speakers and industry icons.

IMS since years, represent the “start” of summer season, and also the program for 2016’s edition is amazing. If you want to know the complete and updated list of opening parties, click here.

But now let’s go back to IMS: from the May 25^th – 27^th, the event  is built around a programme of live talks, debates, master classes and parties.

The three-day summit welcomes a massive first reveal of the IMS year with 20 iconic artist and 20 complementary industry leaders announced as speakers for IMS Ibiza at the Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza.

IMS Ibiza presents also a rare and important interview from the Pet Shop Boys, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe for The Pete Tong Interview.

The duo will be celebrating a monumental 30 years of making music in 2016, making this interview spotlight a very special appearance for the entire electronic music community.

Another rare public appearance arrives at IMS Ibiza in the form of Swiss electro-pioneers Yello, comprised of Dieter Meier and Boris Blank.

Ben Turner, IMS Co-Founder and Curator, states: “Pet Shop Boys and Yello are both visionary acts that have taken electronic music worldwide with a pioneering, but populist approach. We’re proud to have Chris Lowe, Neil Tennant, Deiter Meier and Boris Blank all in attendance at IMS Ibiza this year. 2016 showcases our biggest list of artist speakers to date for IMS Ibiza, and in addition, our flagship event will also bring some amazing industry icons to introduce the perspective not often heard in our daily working lives.“

Island icons, “King”  Carl Cox and Richie Hawtin – individually responsible for two incredible Space residencies, ‘Music is Revolution’ and ‘ENTER.’ respectively – will also be spotlighted in special interview sessions at IMS Ibiza, that will be unmissable.

Carl Cox will discuss his closing year at Space with club owner Pepe Roselló and his manager Lynn Cosgrave while Hawtin plans to share his insight on the developing realm of music technology.

House legend Erick Morillo returns to IMS Ibiza for a candid discussion with Pete Tong to offer insight from his extensive career and life experiences.

Specifically, Morillo will address the cyclical nature of the music scene and the powerful resurgence he’s now poised to command.

Detroit’s Seth Troxler and Haçienda legend Dave Haslam will host a very special listening session together following the news of Troxler’s purchasing of Haslam’s 4,500 strong record collection in November.

Guy Gerber, who popularized his Rumors party and established it as a staple of the Ibiza party calendar in 2015 is slated to bring valuable insight to IMS Ibiza. Also confirmed for IMS Ibiza are two acts also featured on the IMS Dalt Vila lineup: Italian duo Tale Of Us who will make their speaking debut at IMS and Dubfire ahead of the Ibiza debut of his live HYBRID show.

MOOD Records label boss and the ‘Queen of Dark Techno’ Nicole Moudaber joins the conversation at IMS Ibiza dually as both a worthy speaker and a performer at IMS Dalt Vila. Progressive Radio 1 broadcaster B.Traits will return after bringing her engaging ‘State of Mind’ panel to IMS Ibiza last year that tackled the difficult, but necessary subject of the relationship between dance music and drug use. Fellow BBC Radio 1 DJ and Dance Anthem’s presenter Danny Howard will also make his IMS debut in 2016.

Los Angeles-based Jason Bentley represents the American radio front as the Music Director for the leading Southern California station KCRW. Fellow Prominent promoter behind HARD Presents Gary Richards, also known through his performing alias Destructo, will also represent the West Side of the United States with his IMS debut in 2016.

But there are more surprises: in addition to 20 artists, 20 industry icons spanning across a wide variety of positions within the electronic music scene have been announced as speakers for IMS Ibiza. Ranging from agents and club owners to promoters and journalists, IMS Ibiza continues to pave the way for open conversation for the industry as a whole. Former Universal executive and CEO of the heavily tipped music social network Crowdmix Rob Wells will be speaking amidst plans for the platform’s forthcoming launch in May.

Crowdmix, one of the most buzzed about start-ups in the industry, aims to enable users to develop and enjoy rich social media experiences by joining crowds and communities of like-minded people using music as the link. Already, the platform has built up a team of 160 in its London office.

Kenny Gates, Co-Founder and CEO of one of the world’s leading independent music companies PIAS, will share his insights from over 30 years in the industry. Legendary owner and founder of Space Ibiza Pepe Rosello has been at the helm of the club since its inception in 1989, making him a qualified leader and pioneer of the island. Also speaking is founder of R&S Records Renaat Vandepapeliere, Jacobi Calthorpe, a promoter of the Houskeeping party brand, comedian and internet star Dear Morni, or Austin Gebbia, a witty 20-year old who went viral with his satirical look at the underground music realm on his Instagram, Executive VP of Global A&R at Warner Music Group Bart Cools and many more.

News of this year’s speakers also arrives with the confirmation of regular IMS event details, following the unveiling of the iconic IMS Dalt Vila party that will take place on Friday 27^th of May at the island’s historic UNESCO World Heritage site. Other events on the schedule include the IMS Business Report for 2016, IMS’ live showcase Back2Live and the prestigious Legends Dinnerwhich will be held on opening night with various networking sessions hosted by Ultra Records and Pioneer DJ. This year, the IMS Pioneer Award will return. Previously, the award has awarded to long-term manager of industry greats Frankie Knuckles and David Morales Judy Weinstein.  So, ready for Ibiza 2016?

Many thanks to Elena Sanchez for the media support.

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Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza will host the International Music Summit!

Hard Rock Hotel will host for the third year International Music Summit, one of the world’s  most influent meeting about electronic music.

IMS will be hosted  from may 25th till may 27th, and the program includes also open-air party on 27 May at Ibiza’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalt Villa, and we already talked about it (read here).

So, if you plan to visit Ibiza that week, this is an unmissable event, where is possible to meet some of the most influent figures of electronic music.

Soon will be revealed the program, but  Hard Rock Hotel media team already said said:”Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza will kick off its summer season with one of the world’s most influential music industry gatherings, the Ibiza International Music Summit (IMS), for the third consecutive year from 25-27 May 2016. 

Now a major opening weekend on the island, IMS will bring together the most influential decision makers in electronic music at Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza for three days of debates, workshops, panel sessions and afternoon mixers to set the agenda for the music genre for the year ahead. Having launched with the summit as its first ever event back in 2014, Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza has close connections with the electronic music festival, emphasising both the hotel’s musical heritage and its status as one of the island’s leading venues. 

Combining the style and energy of the legendary Hard Rock brand with the vibrant Ibiza island setting, Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza sits on the seafront of Ibiza’s iconic Playa d’en Bossa. See you there“.

Here you have the official poster!

If you want to know the list of confirmed opening parties for Ibiza 2016, click here.

IMS Ibiza 2016 announces a great line up for Dalt Vila! Dubfire, Nicole Moudaber and many more!

IMS (International music summer) is – since years – the first important event of summer in Ibiza, and also this  year will be hosted at Hard Rock Hotel from May 25th till May 27th.

IMS has announced a great event  for  Friday 27th of May, in the  marvelous  location of  Dalt Vila!

The line up? It’s simply awesome: Dubfire:Hybrid live, Tale of us, Nicole Moudaber, B-Traits, Benjamin Damage live and  Francesca Lombardo.

On these premises, save this unmissable date.

Here you have the official poster  with the set times.

If you want the complete list of confirmed opening parties 2016, read here!

 

Tonight Ims Dalt Villa presents: Luciano, Sven Väth (live), Solomun, Pete Tong, Damian Lazarus & The Ancient Moon

Ims Ibiza 2015 has arrived to the second day.

The team of Ibiza by night will attend tothe conference, because of the program is absolutely interesting.

But, don’t forget, there are also the night event!

And tonight, in the unique location of Dalt Villa, will play Luciano, Sven Väth (live), Solomun, Pete Tong Damian Lazarus & The Ancient Moon..a super line up!

Here you have the official poster!

And this is an unmissable night.

#ims2015 #ibiza2015 #ibizaparty

IMS Ibiza announced the complete program!

Ims Ibiza has announced the complete program!

Next week, from 20th till 23rd of May, at Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza will be celebrated one of the world’s most influent and important conference about electronic music and all the related aspect of this global business!

During Four days there will be many important events, conferences and meeting with important speakers as Carl Craig (Wednesday 20th of May), Damian Lazarus (Thursday21st of May), plus an important the Market Focus about Africa, and  “The great IMS Ibiza debate”, Friday 22nd of May.

The team of Ibiza by night will partecipate also this year at IMS  and starting from today,we will update daily about the conference, and, of course, about the parties and events related!

For further infos, this is the link to the complete IMS program:

http://www.internationalmusicsummit.com/ibiza/agenda/wednesday-20th-may-day-one-1

#IMS2015IBIZA #ims2015ibiza #ims2015

20th of May: IMS Ibiza presents Back2Live at Hard Rock Hotel: free entry!

Next 20th of May, starting at 20 till midnight, IMS Ibiza (International Music summit)  presents at Hard Rock Hotel another great event: Back2Live!

On stage will play an amazing line up composed by  April Towers, Harley Maxwell, Power Dress, The Wolf, This is a recording Uner and Andy Baxter, so this is a party unmissable.

Here you have the poster of the party and don’t forget, the entry is free!

Ready for a great Ibiza 2015?

The event will be followed by the team of Ibiza by night.

#ibiza2015  #ims2015 #openingparty #hardrockhotelibiza #party #partycalendaribiza

IMS Asia Pacific confirms the performance of Nervo next 11th of December!

Ims is one of the most important summit of the world.

Waiting for IMS Ibiza next May, IMS Asia Pacific has announced todaty that Nervo, will play next 11th of December at Singapore Sentosa Cove  cocktail party!

So, if you are in that area, don’t miss this event.

Ibiza by night will follow to update you!

For further infos:

http://www.internationalmusicsummit.com

Tonight, Ims Ibiza at Dalt Villa presents Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler, Eats Everything, George Fitzgerald, Bob Moses and many more!

Tonight..in the marvelous location of Dalt Villa…  will be time for the second Dalt Villa event of IMS Ibiza!

The line up includes Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler, Eats Everything, George Fitzgerald, Bob Moses live, Anabel Englund and Marino Canal!

So, if you are in Ibiza..don’t miss it!
Here you have the official poster!
For further infos: http://www.internationalmusicsummit.com

Tonight..Ims at Dalt Villa! The line up!

Tonight, in the marvelous  location of Baluarte de Santa Lucia, Ibiza Old town, will be celebrated in the evening the first Ims salt villa concert!

Tonight the event will include  a special set with a  tribute to Franckie Knuckles (Pete Tong b2b David Morales b2b Hector Romero), and during the night will play  Steve Angello, Annie Mac, Pretty lights live, Rage on Gold, Manu Gonzalez, T.A.T.!

So, if you are in Ibiza..don’t miss it!

Here you have the official poster for tonight and tomorrow!

For further infos: http://www.internationalmusicsummit.com