The one-day discussion and networking event is chalked full of immersive workshops and mentoring opportunities, with more than 40 speakers lined up for an array of informative panels. All ILMC delegates are invited to take part in the day’s lineup of events, bringing together the current industry leaders with the emerging stars driving its evolution.
Meet the New Bosses: Class of 2023 will see some of IQ Magazine’s New Bosses outline their vision for the future of the music business, while Live After TikTok panellists will discuss how to strike a balance between capitalising on virality and cultivating longevity.
On The Young Entrepreneur, panellists will discuss what’s motivating the next generation of business owners, while Now That’s What I Call 2023 will see participants discuss the emerging artists set to dominate 2023.
True Sustainability will investigate how to balance the environmental, economic and social in order to ensure the longevity of the industry, while OK, Boomer: Closing the Generation Gap, Part II will reignite discussions about new ways of working from both sides of the generation gap.
And if that’s not enough, there are two sets of Soapbox Sessions packed full of informative-yet-brief presentations. Grassroots Music Venues: The Heart of Culture and Community will outline how grassroots venues are essential to the music industry ecosystem.
Hear all about the challenges, triumphs, strategies and collaborations involved in promoting Ed Sheeran’s + – = ÷ x (Mathematics) tour during The A Team: Promoting Ed Sheeran’s blockbuster UK tour. Don’t miss the first-ever female recipient of IQ’s The Gaffer Award, Nicole Massey, as she divulges her secrets to success on the road during The Roadie’s Philosophy: Leading with a Smile. Read on for further Soapbox Sessions that have just been announced!
Singer Bobby Vylan of the duo Bob Vylan will close out the day as our Keynote speaker with a frank discussion about the band’s music, lives, and vision of the music industry. Touted as “the most exciting and important punk band in the UK in 2022,” you won’t want to miss this discussion.
With refreshments, a complimentary five-star lunch — including vegetarian and vegan options — and admission to the Access All Areas programme, Futures Forum is set to be the most fulfilling event on your calendar.
The latest speakers to join are Louise Broni-Mensah from Shoobs for The Young Entrepreneur, and One Fiinix Live’s Jess Kinn for Now That’s What I Call 2023.
Confirmed speakers include Emma Banks (CAA), Nicole Massey, Steve Tilley (Kilimanjaro Live), Raye Cosbert and Alexandra Ampofo (Metropolis Music), Vikki Chapman (Live Nation), Sally Dunstone (Primary Talent International), Emma Davis (One Fiinix Live), Caroline Reason (MATA Agency), Ross Patel (Whole Entertainment), Sammy Andrews (Deviate Digital), Nastassja Roberts (DreamHaus), Chris Beltran (DF Concerts), Kirstie Loveridge (AEG Europe), and Dotun Bolaji (Runway Artists), among numerous others.
Click here to see the agenda, and register now to secure your place alongside Futures Forum and ILMC delegates. Are you coming?
