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Connecting the Dots
from IQ109 Preview
by IQ Magazine
GETTING SOCIAL AT
AN EPIC THREE-DAY ADVENTURE
While the full ILMC conference programme will be announced over the coming weeks, this year’s premier gathering of the international live music business will be all about the social events.
With Covid now ‘officially’ over for some and key markets in the process of reopening, ILMC 34 will be the first big international meet-up the business has had in two years. And as delegates set out to explore new opportunities and reshape the global business during the conference, it’s the socialising and events that make ILMC truly unique. In other words, it’s the fun stuff that will matter most this year...
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The ‘Call of the Wild’ Opening Party 18:00–21:00
After nearly two years ‘in the wild,’ the live music world’s most valiant explorers will finally be able to shake off their crampons and unpack their rucksacks at The ‘Call of the Wild’ Opening Party.
This international celebration will reunite friends and colleagues, with complimentary booze (not to mention energy-giving provisions) on hand to welcome everyone as the business gets back together.
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The WME Happy Hour 18:00–19:00
Kicking off Wednesday night at ILMC, the team at WME invites delegates to join them for the most popular inperson event this side of the pandemic. With 60 minutes of complimentary booze and snacks, it’s a chance to relax and unwind in the company of the industry’s top explorers and the whole WME team.
All delegates are welcome to attend, but be warned… it’s a popular event so early arrival is most definitely recommended.
REVIVE LIVE SHOWCASE 19:00–21:00
With support from the UK’s National Lottery, the Music Venue Trust’s Revive Live shows have played a huge role in restarting the grassroots sector. Spotlighting some of the best new emerging talent as well as household names taking the stage in small venues, it’s a fabulous initiative. And it’s coming to ILMC… more details shortly.
THE MVT POP QUIZ 21:30–23:00
Calling all those music buffs and knowledge nerds, the firstever pop quiz at ILMC invites individuals and teams to enter this slightly barmy and fully interactive pop quiz. Expect great music, fun facts and plenty of prizes. Hosted by the guys and gals at MVT, it’s a pop quiz, but not as you know it…
The ‘Up the Ante’ Poker Tourney 21:30–0:00
The ‘Up the Ante’ Poker Tourney will see around 50 explorersturned-cardsharps battle it out for some spectacular bartab prizes (to be redeemed in any of the Royal Garden Hotel’s bars) in this fierce annual competition.
Players can either sign-up when they register or email marketing@ilmc.com to secure a place at the tables. Alternatively, if you really like a gamble, enquire about any last-minute places on the night. Proceeds go to Stagehand, the live production welfare and benevolent fund.
A late-night game of quick reactions and occasionally even skill, The ‘Pass-tures New’ Table Football Competition will see players compete in pairs for both international glory and the world’s tiniest trophy.
Taking place on ILMC’s two custom-made, match-grade foosball tables, victory awaits those with supple wrists, a quick eye, and reactions not overly affected by too much time in the bar that night.
