
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!
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Carlos Abreu is a music agent at leading global talent, entertainment, and sports company UTA. He is one of the industry’s only London-based and fully bilingual agents focusing on European and international touring strategies for Latin recording artists. He represents Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Rosalía globally with UTA partner and co-head of global music Samantha Kirby Yoh, overseeing all territories of her business. He also oversees the international bookings and strategies for Bad Bunny, Anitta, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Morad, Ayra Starr, Tokischa, Natalia Lafourcade, St. Vincent, and Mon Laferte, among others, as well as Robyn, Polo & Pan, Rush, and The Marías in Latin America. Abreu also represents Spanish multihyphenate artist Arón Piper for global representation outside of Spain.
Prior to joining UTA, Abreu worked at WME, where he got his start in the Beverly Hills office before relocating to London in 2018. Throughout his career, he has worked with artists such as Joji, Juanes, Rema, Polo & Pan, Eric Nam, Umi.
Abreu’s achievements have been recognised by Billboard’s 40 under 40 list, and their Latin Power Players accolade on multiple occasions.
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