ILMC

On your marks... The 38th edition of ILMC is set for 24-27 February 2026 in London🏆🏃🏻‍♀️🏁⏰ With 3,000 professionals now attending an ILMC event during the week, it’s the largest gathering of live entertainment professionals in the world. eu1.hubs.ly/H0nTmvD0 ⬅️

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our retro sports day at ILMC 38! We hope you had a fantastic time and left with some new contacts and great ideas. Missed a session? Want to relive the highlights? Our full online report is now live 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0sN-vV0

The global live music industry descended on London for #ILMC38 last week and there was no shortage of unmissable conversations. The Hot Seat, Traitors: Live Experience, and Futures Forum keynote stories are live at eu1.hubs.ly/H0spNw40 - with more from ILMC still to come!

Last week, ILMC's annual state-of-the-nation opening session brought together @DEAG's Detlef Kornett, @Superstruct's Alex Mahon, @Ticketmaster's Saumil Mehta, @Pophouse's Jessica Koravos, and @AEGpresents' Adam Wilkes. Catch the highlights: eu1.hubs.ly/H0sl2cm0

🍾 The Bottle Award goes to Folkert Koopmans! Presented at last night's Arthur Awards, the industry's highest individual honour recognises a lifetime of outstanding contribution to live music.

⏱️ The pace isn't letting up at #ILMC38 – this morning opened with 'The Venue's Venue: Stadiums & Arenas', 'The Changing Business of the Middle East', 'The Glocalisation of Live Music' and 'Marketing: Something Old, Something New'. More to come!

Join us for the 'Foul Play' Karaoke & Arthurs After Party hosted by @EtharaLive tonight – where the real competition begins on stage. Warm up those vocal cords!

Thanks to @wme for hosting last night's Happy Hour at #ILMC38 🥂 See you today for day two!

🏃‍♂️ ILMC 38 hit the ground running this morning! 'The Open Forum' kicked us off with the annual state-of-the-industry sprint. 'Asia Live: The Touring Boom & New Routing Reality' followed. Then, 'Touring Entertainment LIVE returned with a keynote on The Traitors: Live Experience.

Last night's 'Get Set... Go!' Opening Party hosted by @livenation set the pace for #ILMC38. Thanks to everyone who showed up ready to compete! Now onto Day 1...

🏁 Today's the day – welcome to #ILMC38! Lace up and get ready. The 'Get Set… Go!' Opening Party hosted by @livenation starts at 6pm at the Royal Lancaster London. See you there!

🏆 On your marks for ILMC 38's Sports Day! This year, we're encouraging delegates to enter into the spirit of ILMC’s sports-day-themed event by taking part in our Game On! competition on the ILMC app. Download the app, get sorted into one of 5 teams, and compete for glory!

🎟️ A reminder that your ILMC delegate pass unlocks more than just the conference! ILMC's Access All Areas programme lets you catch some of London's hottest shows using just your delegate pass. See the full line-up available here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0s1n1d0

Dua Lipa's Radical Optimism Tour swept through Asia, Europe, and the Americas in 2025, playing to well over 1 million people. Now, the team behind the production comes together for an ILMC special to tell the story. Secure a digital pass here 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0rVdf60

Mindgames, backstabbing, double-crossing and lying. No, it's not a bad day as a promoter… It's this year's Touring Entertainment LIVE Keynote Interview! Secure your place here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rPh360

🌍 Speakers announced for Middle East Live at #ILMC38! Here's who's taking to the stage to unpack what this transformation means for the global live music landscape. Catch these sessions and more with a Digital Pass 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0rK0BM0

🌍 One of the centrepiece debates on this year's #ILMC38 agenda tackles how live music is expanding across borders. The conversation centres on new opportunities opening up, innovative touring strategies, the shifting dynamics of global tour deals.

#ILMC38 sold out in record time – but you can still be part of it! Introducing the brand-new Digital Pass, created for those who can't make it to London in person. Get your pass here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rGR1m0

🥇 Final call for Arthur Awards voting – polls close this Friday, 6 February! The live music industry's biggest night is almost here, and it's your last chance to have your say on who takes home the gold. Voting is open to ILMC members and IQ readers 👉eu1.hubs.ly/H0rvdR50

🌏 This year, Asia Live forms one of #ILMC38's key strands on Wednesday 25 February, bringing major players together to tackle the big issues facing the region. Want to get in on the conversation? Secure a digital ILMC pass here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rv3kp0

👋 Meet the minds steering Touring Entertainment LIVE! ILMC's dedicated conference for family entertainment and touring exhibition is shaped by a powerhouse steering committee of executives from across the sector. Secure your place to join them here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rp_l70