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 Todd
Director of Programming
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Royal Albert Hall
Matthew has worked in music management for over 25 years in a wide variety of roles and genres, including as producer, promoter, agent, and now at one of the world’s leading venues.
As concerts director at the London Philharmonic, Matthew worked on concert planning and scheduling across the orchestra’s range of activity, including LPO promotions, touring, and recordings. As education & community director, he oversaw the strategic direction of the orchestra’s outreach work – working with industry-leading practitioners, arts organisations, and charities to deliver music projects of excellence.
As a producer at IMG Artists, Matthew has worked on national and international festivals and concert promotions, including Abu Dhabi Festival, Tuscan Sun Festival, Placido Domingo Festival, as well as corporate events and arts consultancy projects. Matthew has worked with some of the leading names in popular music, jazz, classical, and world music, as well as opera and ballet companies, Arabic artists, theatre companies, and actors.
A founder and director of Our Music Story Ltd, Matthew produced concerts with a narrative approach, working closely with renowned author Michael Morpurgo on concert productions of his titles including War Horse: The Story in Concert.
For three years from 2016 until 2019, Matthew ran the Harlequin Agency in Cardiff, including managing world-renowned opera singer Sir Bryn Terfel.
He joined the Royal Albert Hall in 2019 as head of programming, overseeing the hall’s hires, own & co-promotes, and Beyond the Main Stage events, as well as taking responsibility for the venue’s Engagement programme.
Appointed director of programming in January 2024 and as a member of the Hall’s Executive team, Matthew also oversees the Production & Technical Department and the Tours team. In November 2024, Matthew was appointed a non-executive director of CIISA’s Board of Finance.
ILMC 39 Partners
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