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AND IT BEGINS...

Holy

hijinks, ILMC is back! The world’s favourite live music conference returns with a galaxy of events, meetings, networking and fun. Thinly disguised as our alter ego, the Intergalactic League of Music Crimefighters, we’ll be welcoming over 1,000 would-be industry superheroes to our ‘Fortress of Platitudes’ for a truly supercharged edition of the conference.

This registration guide contains information on key events, booking information and a host of useful tips on getting the most from the conference. We’ll also be keeping you up to speed in our regular eNews, but for a complete rundown, head to 27.ilmc.com.

ILMC 27 has mutated! Not through the intervention of a radioactive spider or exotic space rock, but in response to the

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wishes of you, our members. The biggest change will be to the timing of the conference schedule, which will run from Thursday evening to late afternoon on Sunday. It will feature more events, more meeting space and more panels than ever before, with a new workshop programme and Tech Laboratory thrown in for good measure.

However, like the best spandex outfits, space is at a premium at ILMC. The conference always sells out in advance, so it’s advisable to sign-up quickly to avoid missing out and being forever banished to the Phantom Zone.

So dig out your old Marvel comics, start figuring out how to fit your underpants over your trousers, and we’ll look forward to seeing you – and all the heroes and villains of the live music world – in London, in March 2015!

JOINING FORCES?

The

ILMC Networking Scheme is one of the many ways that ILMC facilitates dialogue between its members, in addition to the raft of events taking place over the weekend. The scheme allows all registered delegates to access a secure area of 27.ilmc.com to contact fellow delegates and arrange meetings before the conference starts.

To take part, please tick the relevant box when registering or contact registration@ilmc.com to receive the code and link.

For first-time delegates, ILMC can be an overwhelming experience, so the New Delegates’ Orientation (Friday 6 March at 10:00) is a must. The 30-minute session is a quick orientation about getting the most from ILMC, and a chance to make a few introductions (and compare underpants.)

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register for ILMC, sign up online at 27.ilmc.com where you’ll of course they will, it’s a flipping website find up-to-date information about the conference, including event schedules, the networking scheme and details on how to get to the Royal Garden Hotel, along with the most important part of the conference – the agenda, when it is published in February.

Please note, that if you haven’t attended before, ILMC is an invitation-only event. All new delegates must be nominated by two existing ILMC members, who have attended on more than one occasion. Please refer to 27.ilmc.com/registration for more details.

Agents of I.L.M.C. PRODUCER Lou Percival +44 (0)203 743 0305 lou@ilmc.com

AGENDA Greg Parmley +44 (0)203 743 0306 greg@ilmc.com

AGENDA Gordon Masson +44 (0)203 743 0303 gordon@ilmc.com

REGISTRATION MANAGER Kane Leighton-Pope +44 (0)203 743 0301 registration@ilmc.com

MARKETING & PRESS Chris Prosser +44 (0)203 743 0302 marketing@ilmc.com

AGENDA Allan McGowan +44 (0)7966 446226 allan@allanmcgowan.com

AGENDA & NETWORKING Tom Hopewell +44 (0)7739 316518 tom@ilmc.com

TRAVEL Christine McKinnon +44 (0)141 353 8800 christine@thetourcompany.co.uk

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A ‘Night on the Tiles’

Gala Dinner & Arthur Awards…

If

you’re in the contemporary live music business, then there’s one night of the year you shouldn’t miss. The heart of every ILMC and the pinnacle of the live music calendar, The Gala Dinner & Arthur Awards welcome the great, the good, the heroes and the villains of the international business to meet, dine and celebrate its most super.

The capital’s finest hotel, The Savoy, will be transformed into the usual hangout of every superhero – the rooftops of New York (oh ok, London). Guests will be treated to a champagne reception followed by a four-course feast with fine wines, as well as some excellent entertainment. More details will be revealed shortly, but with ILMC’s current superhero theme, expect anything from chandelier-swingers to mind control, or more…

After the champagne, music, food, wine and entertainment, comes the climax of the night, The Arthur Awards. During this spectacular annual ceremony, the live music industry’s Oscar equivalents are handed out to those most deserving.

The awards honour this year’s industry favourites in the fields of promoting (Promoters’ Promoter), festivals (Liggers’ Favourite Festival), agency (Second Least Offensive Agent), venues (First Venue to Come into Your Head), new business talent (Tomorrow’s New Boss), professional services (Most Professional Professional), ticketing (The Golden Ticket), production services (Services Above and Beyond) and assistants (The People’s Assistant). Finally, the pinnacle of proceedings is The Bottle Award, where we honour one special hero for their outstanding contribution to the live music industry.

Any prior ILMC delegate or IQ subscriber is eligible to vote for The Arthurs (at 27.ilmc.com/arthur-awards), with voting open until 6pm GMT on Friday 20 February.

Tickets for The ‘Night on the Tiles’ Gala Dinner and Arthur Awards are £160. To attend, tick the relevant box when registering for the conference itself, or email registration@ilmc.com.

The ‘Avengers Assemble’ Opening Party

ILMC

starts with a ‘BANG!’ (and no doubt the odd ‘POW!’ and ‘WHAM!’) on Thursday 5 March when live music avengers from around the world gather to kick off the weekend in style. With ILMC now beginning earlier, the Opening Party marks the official start of the conference.

The party is a must-attend event as members reunite to swap 12 months of crime-fighting tips, daring tricks and heroic tales from the music universe (and avoid the Friday morning rush by arriving the night before).

Come and enjoy a complimentary drink (or three) courtesy of hosts Dot Tickets, who have some spectacular surprises planned for the evening… more will be revealed shortly.

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Energising the weekend

As

anyone who’s attended before will know, ILMC is a long way from a conventional music business conference. Due to the fact that only invited professionals can attend, and with the ever-colourful live music business as its backdrop, there’s always something to talk about on the Monday morning once the headache clears, the bruises go down, or that photo has gone viral…

However, it’s not all outlandish exploits and fun…there’s business to be done too! And to ensure that members get the most from the ILMC weekend, each delegate place includes: • Access to all panel, meeting and social areas • Five-star buffet lunches on Saturday and Sunday • Tea and coffee service • Annual postal subscription to IQ Magazine • Participation in the Networking Scheme • A copy of the ILMC Globetrotters Guide featuring contact info of all delegates • An ILMC delegate bag • Wi-Fi throughout the Royal Garden Hotel 27.ILMC.COM • The opportunity to hang out with superheroes of the global live music industry

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What

New Recruits...

This

year, ILMC has introduced a Bursary Scheme for young professionals and start-up companies. The scheme is intended to provide a route for those who would otherwise not be able to attend, to participate in ILMC for the first time. Patrons of the scheme are Robertson Taylor W&P Longreach.

If you’re employed by, or own, a company that employs less than 10 people, and have not previously attended an ILMC, you may well be eligible. The closing date to apply is Friday 30 January 2015 and more info is online at 27.ilmc.com/features.

Saving the Planet

Saving

the earth is a mission that most superheroes have attempted at one time or another, so in keeping with this year’s theme, ILMC is implementing a staged three-year plan to become more environmentally aware, and introducing several new initiatives this year as a result. These include: • Voluntary carbon offset for all delegate travel • Reviewing all print and manufacturing around the event

was once a simple cyber café is being transformed this year into a Tech Laboratory. Open and online 24-hours a day throughout the ILMC weekend, the space will host some of the most innovative tech companies in the industry who’ll be showcasing their wares to delegates.

With hot tea and coffee on tap, and cakes and snacks also available, it’s one of the best areas for private meetings over the course of the weekend. So if you have a product, gadget or gizmo that you’d like to showcase to delegates, please contact marketing@ilmc.com.

• Recycling bins placed throughout the hotel • Paper waste reduction • Suppliers issued with our environmental policy and asked to consider their own • Working closely with the Royal Garden Hotel to reduce all waste Anyone who’d like to find out more, or just needs something to help them sleep better at night, can find a copy of our environmental policy at 27.ilmc. com/features.

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EVENTS FOR DAREDEVILS AND NIGHT OWLS...

Thursday 5 March...

ILMC Production Meeting The seventh annual IPM will see production professionals from across the globe converge for a day of panel sessions, discussion and networking. Delegate numbers will again be expanding this year, but with a strict 200-capacity in the room, the event is likely to be oversubscribed. IPM includes a five-star buffet lunch, refreshments, and a closing drinks party. Sponsored by eps, EFM, Fly Victor and Megaforce, registration is separate to the main ILMC conference but ILMC delegates benefit from a discounted rate. See 27.ilmc.com/ipm for more info. 10:00 - 18:00.

ITB Showcase Our friends at ITB kick off the ILMC’s showcase schedule with some of the best new music you’re likely to hear this side of next Christmas. And with it all taking place directly opposite the Royal Garden Hotel, it’s a great event to twin with a visit to the ILMC ‘Avengers Assemble’ Opening Party, which also takes place that night. The line-up will be revealed closer to the time… 18:30 – 22:00.

Green Events & Innovations Conference (GEI) Presented by A Greener Festival, Bucks New University and the Association of Independent Festivals, the GEI – now in its seventh year – is a leading conference for sustainability at live events. GEI will continue to demonstrate the latest solutions and technologies for practical event management and in 2015 will be exploring social and cultural sustainability of events, in addition to solely environmental factors, and how these issues intertwine.

Registration is separate to the main ILMC conference but ILMC delegates benefit from a discounted rate. See 27.ilmc.com/gei for more info. 10:00 - 18:00.

ILMC ‘Avengers Assemble’ Opening Party ILMC starts with a ‘BANG!’ (and no doubt the odd ‘POW!’ and ‘WHAM!’) on Thursday 5 March when live music avengers from around the world gather to kick off the weekend in style.

With ILMC now beginning earlier, the new Opening Party is the official start of the conference weekend. Taking place in the Royal Garden Hotel, hosts Dot Tickets will be laying on some complimentary drinks and there are plenty more surprises to be announced. A definite diary date for any self-respecting crimefighter (or super villain)! 20:00 - Late.

Friday 6 March...

Crime-Fighters’ Super Snack

The World ‘Just-Ace’ Texas Hold’em Poker Tourney

With the ILMC now starting earlier than ever, the CrimeFighters’ Super Snack will keep delegates energised for a full day of conferencing. Enjoy two hours of tasty super treats, located on the mezzanine floor of the hotel. With everything else happening during the first day of ILMC, it’s a chance to rub caped shoulders with fellow guardians of the music universe before the afternoon sessions begin. 12:30 - 14:30.

The World ‘Just-Ace’ Texas Hold’em Poker Tourney is an annual favourite at ILMC, and a great way to make new friends, lie to their faces and win the capes off their backs. Seats are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. It costs £20 to enter, with all proceeds going to charity. Sign-up when you register, or if you feel like a gamble, swing by on Friday night and enquire about any last minute places. 21:30 - 00:00.

Captain Netherland’s Impact Party

The Sidekicks Table Football ‘Coupe du Monde’

Music, drinks, presentations, snacks, competitions...Friday night at ILMC would not be complete without a swoop across Kensington High Street to see the best new Dutch music. Dutch Performing Arts’ annual meet and greet takes place across the road from the Royal Garden Hotel. There’s a Eurosonic registration up for grabs, as well as some of the nation’s hottest new stars to check out. 18:00 – 21:00.

With ILMC’s new customised Bonzini table being unveiled in 2015, anticipation surrounding the annual Coupe du Monde competition will be at fever pitch by Friday night for this annual battle for international glory and the world’s smallest cup. Be in the bar with your chosen teammate by 10pm to sign-up and then feel like a true superhero as you and your chosen sidekick control 12 tiny football players in your quest for fame and glory. 00:00 - 03:00.

The aXs-Men’s Super Jam What happens when you mix a room full of concert business mystery men, a few special potions, and a worldclass backing band with a small galaxy of songs? Just as Friday night at ILMC gets properly underway, our friends at AXS are hosting an evening to remember. There’ll be complimentary cocktails, party mementos, and of course the Super Jam itself, where the most daring delegates can front their very own rock band and truly kick-ass (or suck ass) in front of their peers. 21:00 - late.

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Complimentary Lunch Lunches at ILMC are not to be missed, as the Royal Garden Hotel’s chefs showcase their own superpowers and lay on a buffet menu to remember. With everything from light sushi to super filling hot meals on offer, and more opportunities to mingle whilst you recharge your special powers. 12:30 – 14:30.

Feld’s Marvel-Ice Cream Break Even the toughest and roughest heroes and villains need to take a break now and again. Fortunately, our friends at Feld Entertainment are on hand with their Marvel-ice creams: some welcome relief after a long night saving the planet or a hard day’s conferencing. 16:00 – 17:00.

Match of the Year Football This galactic annual showdown sees the fearless UK take on the Rest of The World in a match of epic proportions, as these giants of the world of live industry face off and kick a ball at each other once more. Places are limited and must be booked in advance, so if you want to to get involved, contact peter@aikenpromotions.com. 19:30-21:30.

The ILMC ‘Night on the Tiles’ Gala Dinner & Arthur Awards The Gala Dinner & Arthur Awards welcomes the great, the good, the heroes and the villains of the international live music business. Over 300 of the industry’s finest will descend – by complimentary coach, or just fly direct – on London’s top hotel, The Savoy, for an evening of fine dining, champagne, entertainment, and of course the Arthur Awards, as the industry’s top honours are handed out. For more, see page 6.

The Access All Areas programme gives delegates a chance to catch some of London’s hottest shows using just their delegate pass from Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 March. The listings of all available shows is published in the Globetrotters Guide, and while some venues are quite literally across the street, for others you’ll need to get on the road for the show. Entry requirements differ, so please check at the Help Desk before heading out. With the whole of London on your doorstep, there’s an abundance of live music to get stuck into and enjoy…

Sunday 8 March...

Complimentary Lunch Lunches at ILMC are not to be missed, as the Royal Garden Hotel’s chefs showcase their own superpowers and lay on a buffet menu to remember. With everything from light sushi to super filling hot meals on offer, and more opportunities to mingle whilst you recharge your special powers.. 12:30 – 14:30.

Nikos Fund Grand Prize Draw Be in the Park Terrace restaurant in the Royal Garden Hotel for the chance to win some colossal prizes as our chosen charities Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy and International Committee of the Red Cross benefit. But don’t forget – you must be in the room to win. 14:45 - 15:15.

Stragglers’ Bar Time ILMC may have wrapped up for the year, but delegates still have exclusive use of the Royal Garden Hotel’s bar. Crime-fighters who just can’t face the flight home yet, can join the stubborn few for a final cheeky tipple (or three) before Monday dawns and we all Zod off back to our own galaxies, until next year. 18:00...

Sonic Boom Karaoke Hosted by the awesome ID&C, Sonic Boom Karaoke is a latenight melting pot for anyone who can attempt a tune, shake a tambourine or who just fancies a giggle. With boxes of props and original 90s costumes for inspiration, this late night karaoke mayhem and zone of bad fashion sense will keep you amused for light years. It all takes place in The Phantom Zone of the Royal Garden Hotel. 22:30-02:00

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“What does it mean to be a superhero? We’re all fighting for the better good. But, at the same time, I think what stands out is, as superheroes, you don’t give up; you don’t surrender. I think that’s what makes a superhero.”

– Ellen Wong

Thursday 5 March 2015 09:00 - 17:00 10:00 - 18:00 10:00 - 18:00 11:00 - 18:00 13:00 - 21:00 13:00 - 18:00 18:00 - 20:00 18:00 onwards 18:30 - 22:00 20:00 - late Various

IPM Registration ILMC Production Meeting Green Events & Innovations Conference Association Meetings (invitation only) ILMC Early-Bird Registration Travel Desk IPM Closing Drinks Party Park Terrace Table Reservations ITB Showcase ILMC ‘Avengers Assemble’ Opening Party Access All Areas

Friday 6 March 2015 09:00 - 20:00 09:00 - 18:00 10:00 onwards 10:00 - 17:00 10:00 - 10:30 10:00 - 18:00 12:00 onwards 12:30 - 14:30 18:00 - 21:00 18:30 Various 21:00 - Late 21:30 - 00:00 00:00 - 03:00

Registration Desk & Help Desk Travel Desk Pollstar’s Tech Laboratory opens Association Meetings (invitation only) New Delegates’ Orientation Conference Sessions AEG’s Heroes & Villains Bar The Crime-fighters’ Super Snack Captain Netherland’s Impact Party Dinner in The Garden Access All Areas The aXs-Men’s Super Jam The World ‘Just-Ace’ Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tourney The Sidekicks Table Football ‘Coupe du Monde’

Saturday 7 March 2015 07:00 - 13:00 09:00 - 18:00 09:00 - 19:30 09:30 - 10:30 10:00 - 13:30 11:00 - onwards 12:30 - 14:30 13:00 - 19:00 14:00 - 18:15 16:00 - 17:00 19:30 - 21:30 19:30 - 00:00 Various 22:30 - late

Breakfast Available Registration Desk & Travel Desk Help Desk Coffee Break & Bars Conference Sessions AEG’s Heroes & Villains Bar Lunch Buffet & Pay Bar Robertson Taylor’s Pow! Wow! Suite Conference Sessions Feld’s Marvel-Ice Cream Break Match of the Year Football The ‘Night On the Tiles’ Gala Dinner & Arthur Awards Access All Areas Sonic Boom Karaoke

Sunday 8 March 2015 07:00 - 13:00 10:00 - 11:00 10:00 - 16:00 10:00 - 16:00 10:30 - 14:00 11:00 - onwards 13:30 - 15:30 14:45 - 15:15 15:30 - 16:30 18:00 - home

Breakfast on the Mezzanine Coffee Break & Bars Travel Desk Help Desk The Breakfast Meeting & Conference Sessions AEG’s Heroes & Villains Bar Lunch Buffet & Pay Bar Nikos Fund Grand Prize Draw ILMC Autopsy Stragglers’ Bar Time

The Not-so-Small Print

a full list of terms and conditions can be found online, but please note: • ILMC conference sessions may not be videoed or recorded • Children are not allowed in the conference areas

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• Conference passes must be worn at all times • Lost passes will incur a replacement fee