In 2027, ILMC sets off on its most challenging edition yet: to race around the live music world in just 80 hours. From 23-26 February, over 1,700 of the industry’s leading pioneers and trailblazers will gather in London for the start of an unforgettable race as the touring party crosses borders and seeks out new markets, routes and opportunities.
Competitors from 80 countries will make their way to ILMC’s own Reform Club – The Royal Lancaster Hotel – from where the most spectacular journey will begin. So polish your compass and pack your trunk, because ILMC 39 is going to be the most global edition yet. But with tickets for the journey strictly limited, for Fogg’s sake, don’t leave it too late to sign up!
4 DAYS
80+ MARKETS
180+ SPEAKERS
1700+ ATTENDEES
The Conference Itinerary
Now in its 39th year, ILMC is the international live music industry’s largest and most respected conference. And with the world of live entertainment under one roof, every conversation leads somewhere…
A World of Connections
With over 1,700 professionals attending from 80 markets, you’ll depart with your passport stamped and full of new contacts. From speed meetings and socials, to dedicated networking and private meeting space, ILMC is all about connections.
Onboard Leisure Activities
In between conference sessions and five-star lunches, you can relax with a back massage, take a brisk morning jog around Hyde Park, or get noticed by fellow travellers at the karaoke.
ILMC Central
In 2027, panel sessions move to the lower ground Westbourne Suite and a brand-new central meeting point – ILMC Central – opens up on the ground floor. It’s a new focal point for the whole event with more meeting space than ever.
Latam & Asian Stopovers
ILMC 39 will stop off at various live music destinations around the world with two dedicated tracks for 2027: Latam Live and Asia Live. Each programme features two dedicated panels, a hosted lunch, speed meetings, and curated networking with professionals from the region.
Private Cabins for Hire
New for 2027, voyagers can book their own private meeting spaces and cabins during ILMC, allowing for privacy and quiet away from the hubbub of the main areas. Bookable by the hour, or by the half day, get in touch for details.
New Friday Programme & Departure Lounge
In recognising how many of our members want to fly home for the weekend, Friday at ILMC has a new look with a full morning of specialist sessions before a relaxed and informal ‘Departure Lounge’ farewell brunch that completes our journey.
The Arthur Awards 2027
The Arthur Awards is relocating to a brand-new luxurious destination in 2027, the Hilton Park Lane, where we expect to welcome over 600 of live entertainment’s biggest names to a glamorous evening of five-star food and wines, and a major industry celebration.
Ashish Hemrajani
Matthew Lazarus-Hall
Chief Commercial Officer
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Kai Tak Sports Park
Matthew Lazarus-Hall is a dynamic entertainment executive with over 30 years in live entertainment.
He is currently the Executive Vice President – Content & Entertainment, Australia and Asia for Legends Global and interim Chief Commercial Officer for Kai Tak Sports Park. This dual role sees him driving content and assisting promoters in delivering more shows and tours into Legends Global network but also ensuring that Kai Tak Sports Park has a full calendar. With over 1.5m tickets sold in the first 6 months his focus is on further strategic planning for 2026 and beyond.
Previously he was the Senior Vice President Asia for global entertainment company AEG overseeing all concerts, Festivals and sporting events across the Asia Pacific region.
He was the CEO of Chugg Entertainment for 13 years, one of Australia’s preeminent entertainment touring companies. Under Matthew’s leadership, Chugg was the sixth biggest promoter in the world in 2010. A well-respected individual, Matthew has promoted hundreds of concerts and Festivals and sold as a promoter multiple millions of tickets. Matthew has helped develop two of Australia’s biggest festivals from the ground up, now both more than 15 years old.
Matthew also founded his own consulting business Square Circles Creative Solutions, an Australian-based company focused on providing quality advice in event strategy across touring, festivals, exhibitions and sport.
Commonly referred to MLH, he has toured and worked with the following artists: Elton John, Robbie Williams, Radiohead, Coldplay, Keith Urban, Luke Combs, Bette Midler, Pearl Jam and AC/DC.
Before Chugg, Matthew held highly successful leadership roles at Ticketek, Australia’s largest ticketing agency, where he was the Operations Director, overseeing major marquee events such as the Sydney Olympic Games, Rugby World Cup, and many other events and theatrical concerts.
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