Mark your calendars for November 14-15, 2024, as Dubai hosts the inaugural International Music Summit (IMS) at the W Hotel Dubai – Mina Seyahi. Get ready for an immersive two-day event that brings together music industry leaders, pioneering artists, and key stakeholders from across the globe to explore the future of electronic music in the MENA region.
Why You Should Attend IMS Dubai 2024
IMS Dubai is more than just a conference—it’s a gateway to the dynamic world of electronic music in the MENA region. This summit will provide invaluable insights into the intersections of music, culture, finance, and technology. Whether you’re an aspiring artist, an industry veteran, or a music enthusiast, IMS Dubai offers something for everyone:
- Expert-Led Sessions: Attend panels on topics like navigating the MENA music industry, culture tourism’s impact, growing music labels and streaming, and understanding royalties in the Middle East.
- Keynote Interviews: Hear directly from influential artists such as Deep Dish and industry innovators about their journeys, challenges, and the future of music.
- Networking Opportunities: Meet investors, talent buyers, and other key stakeholders who are shaping the music scene in the MENA region.
- Focus on Women in Music: Join sessions led by organizations like Little Pink Book, highlighting the contribution of women to the music industry in the MENA region.
Exciting Program Highlights
IMS Dubai promises a lineup of compelling sessions and events, including:
- Navigating the Music Industry in MENA
- Culture Tourism: Dubai & Ibiza Duality
- Growth of Labels & Streaming in MENA
- Market Focus on Egypt by SceneNoise
- MENA Women In Music presented by Little Pink Book
- Get Played, Get Paid: Royalties in the Middle East presented by AFEM
- Keynote Interviews with Deep Dish and other prominent artists
Artists & DJs to Watch
The lineup for IMS Dubai 2024 features both global icons and regional rising stars:
- Deep Dish (Iran/USA): Pioneering house music duo known for their groundbreaking productions.
- Abdel Rahman Gawdat (Egypt): DJ and founder of DancIN’ Music Records, a key figure in Egypt’s electronic music scene.
- Saliah (UK/Lebanon), Yasmeen Selectress (Egypt), Parvané (France/Iran), and Stryv (USA): Emerging electronic music talents.
- Cosmicat (Saudi Arabia), Karam Toubba (Turkey), and Jenn Getz & Alfie (UK): Artists bringing diverse sounds and vibes to the IMS stage.
Evening Events & After-Parties
Beyond the sessions, IMS Dubai will host a series of exclusive after-parties:
- Thursday Night at Farrago, W Dubai – Mina Seyahi: Local underground collective Duck Soup presents talents like Mo Ezabyy (Egypt) and Zenim (Jordan).
- After-Party at Soho Garden’s Playroom: Celebrating regional female talent in electronic music.
- Closing Celebration at Hive, Soho Garden: Featuring top electronic music artists from Dubai and beyond.
Get Your IMS Dubai Badge
Badges for IMS Dubai go on sale starting Thursday, September 19, with prices starting from AED 435. Special discounted badges are available for full-time students, individuals under 27, and People of Determination, starting from AED 215. Plus, 1% of all delegate badge and sponsor income will be donated to EarthPercent, IMS’s charity climate action partner.
Be a part of the debut of IMS Dubai this November to celebrate music, culture, and innovation in the MENA region. Sign up now to receive updates and be notified when badges go on sale.