Report

Between 6-9 March 2018 over 1, 000 secret agents and galactic explorers were observed hovering ominously around  ILMC’s top-secret headquarters in Kensington, London. The great, the good and the green – they came in peace to discuss, to network, to be reunited with old friends, battle with adversaries from other universes, and to have a drink or two. Maybe three.

As ILMC’s go, our 30^th anniversary edition had an inter-stellar vibe to it. From lively discussion in many of the panels, to the general buzz around the hotel and the packed night-time events, the live music business seemed as ‘up’ for its annual meeting as ever.

If you want to read in-depth reviews of all the panels that took place at ILMC including the ILMC Production Meeting and the Green Events & Innovations Conference; if you weren’t at the Gala-ctic Dinner and want to find out who returned to their own solar systems with an Arthur Award stowed in their hand luggage, or were there but were too “jetlagged” to remember; or if you want to see the highly illogical behaviour of certain alien ‘live’-forms captured on film during the karaoke... all the damning evidence – and much more - can be found below.

Live long and prosper. Now beam me up…
 

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30. ILMC in London eröffnet (in German)... read more

Panels, Präsentationen und eine neue Berliner Halle bei der ILMC (in German)... read more

DEAG auf de ILMC (in German)... read more

Arthur Awards handed out at ILMC... read more

 Feedback from Delegates

"I had the most productive (and fun!) conference of my life. I've been going to industry conferences for over 20 years (Midem, TGE etc), but never ILMC. Well.. more fool me. I felt exactly the same way when I attended ILMC this year, as I did when I went back to Glastonbury for my 40th, two years ago. I AM NEVER MISSING THIS AGAIN!"

Tina Kelly, Livestyled

"I loved it as always, I think your panels are getting better and better."

Toby Leighton-Pope, AEG Presents

"Just wanted to say thank you for making my first ILMC so great! I thought the whole thing was awesome."

Brittany Glossop, Leighton-Pope Agency

"It was “galactic” as ever."

Andreas Henkel, Maya Event

"It was the best ILMC for me so far; and I think it mostly because of the good topics of the seminars and excellent panellists – it was quite easy to continue conversation with unknown people after the panel with seminar’s agenda."

Kari Possi, Blue Buddha Management

"This was my first time attending the conference and I travelled from Los Angeles. The conference was a great way to connect with the buyers that we work with internationally and I found many of the sessions to be insightful and enjoyable."

Kevin Horton, WME Entertainment

"This was my first conference and I enjoyed it immensely. The networking was brilliant and I enjoyed the sessions. The food was excellent. The space was a little crowded overall but I think that actually helps oddly enough as you end up rubbing shoulders quite literally. Keep it up, well done and I’ll plan to attend the next time."

Andrew Bolt, Bridgewater Hall

"Thank you for an excellent conference and gala :-)"

Mari Hatakka, Lippupiste

"This year was excellent. It gets better every year. Myself and many others are now suffering from post-ILMC withdrawal symptoms!"

Ed Grossman, Brackman Chopra LLP

Delegates by Sector

Delegates by Region

The Arthur Awards 2018

The Table Football Coup de la Galaxie

Stefan Bernhard, Allgäu Concerts (DE) & Alexander Färber, Färber & Partner (DE)

The Dead Man's Hand Poker Showdown

1st
George Isaak, 32 Media Enterprises (GR)

2nd
Dan White, Liverpool Football Club (UK)

3rd
Chris Carey, Live Data Agency (UK)