18/02/2008
The evolution of the music industry was clearly reflected at the 42nd edition of MIDEM, with significantly increased attendances from companies involved in the digital, live music and music management sectors. In addition, MidemNet, devoted to new technologies and new business models, welcomed a record number of delegates.This year’s international...
31/01/2008
The fourth edition of the MIDEM Classical Awards, which took place yesterday evening in Cannes as part of MIDEM (International Music Market, 27-31 January), awarded prizes to 12 CDs and three DVDs recorded in 2007 from 17 international labels.Several major figures from the international music scene participated in the gala...
22/01/2008
Every year MIDEM is a major date in the calendar for independents and the organisations representing them, and this edition of the international music market to be held in Cannes from 27-31 January will be hosting several major events for the sector.One year after the announcement at MIDEM of Merlin,...
17/01/2008
The 4th edition of the MIDEM Classical Awards, which takes place in Cannes on 30 January, will recognise the best classical recordings and artists of 2007. The ceremony will include a special tribute to celebrated German mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig, guest of honour at the Midem Classique 2008. She will receive...
14/01/2008
Just before they exploded onto the international stage, and when they were still totally unknown in many countries, Amy Winehouse and Patrick Watson were performing at MIDEM 2007. With 98 rock/pop, world music, electro, classical and jazz concerts, the 42nd edition of the MIDEM international music market will once again...
07/01/2008
Chad Hurley, founder and CEO of YouTube, the world’s leading video content platform, and Joanna Shields, Global President of social network Bebo, will join forces for an exceptional keynote session to close the MidemNet conference programme. The heads of these Web 2.0 giants, which both provide access to a wide...
03/01/2008
The inaugural MIDEM Green World Awards will honour three trailblazers in ecological live event production. Live Earth, The Roskilde Festival and The Paléo Festival Nyon will be recognized for their substantial contribution to combating climate change. The MIDEM Green World Awards are part of the 42nd MIDEM international music market,...
20/12/2007
Thirty artists and groups have been selected to perform at MIDEM Talent Only next month. A new flagship event at MIDEM for the discovery and development of artists, MIDEM Talent Only offers four days of pop/rock, jazz and classical concerts, conferences and a range of networking events.Headliners include The Black...
07/12/2007
For its fourth edition, the MIDEM Classical Awards will take place before a public audience on Wednesday 30 January 2008 at 7pm in the Debussy Theatre of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, as part of the 42nd edition of MIDEM.Record industry and music publishing professionals have submitted 562 recordings...
06/12/2007
Two leading industry figures will take part in the first International Manager Summit to be held on 28 and 29 January at MIDEM. Paul McGuinness, who has managed U2 since the group formed 30 years ago, as well as managing PJ Harvey and The Rapture, will deliver a keynote speech;...
29/11/2007
Three new key industry players have confirmed they will be delivering keynote addresses at the MidemNet Forum. They are Bob Ezrin, producer of such legendary albums as Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ and ‘Destroyer’ by Kiss and Chairman, Live Nation Recordings (USA); Prof. Lawrence Lessig, author of ‘Free Culture’ & CEO,...
22/11/2007
The celebrated German mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig will be guest of honour at MIDEM Classique & Jazz 2008, which will be held in Cannes from 27 to 31 January 2008. Christa Ludwig returns to France to celebrate her 80th birthday as honorary patron of the 42nd edition of MIDEM. She will...
08/11/2007
Laurence Bell, head of the Domino Records label, which signed hit bands such as Franz Ferdinand and the Arctic Monkeys, and Tony Visconti, famed producer of acts including David Bowie and T-Rex, will be the headline attractions at MIDEM Talent Only during a keynote event on 29 January, as part of the MIDEM music market.
05/11/2007
Music Ally, the leading digital music research and strategy company, and the MidemNet Forum, the two-day conference exploring how digital is driving the music business forward, are delighted to announce the launch of the Music Ally/MidemNet “New Business Showcase”. This will take place as part of the MidemNet conference in Cannes from 26-27 January 2008.
The showcase will highlight the most enterprising, innovative and inspiring business ideas to help to create value and move the music industry forwards in the 21st century. The six most inspiring business ideas will be invited to present at the MidemNet Forum where they will be voted on by attending delegates.
26/10/2007
Janus Friis, the Danish visionary who revolutionised consumer habits for digital content worldwide by creating KaZaA (music), Skype (telephony), then Joost (television), will deliver a keynote speech at the MidemNet Forum. The international conference program on the latest in new technologies and new economic models in the music industry, MidemNet,...
04/10/2007
MIDEM, the world’s music market, will honour musician and pioneering industry figure Peter Gabriel with the MIDEM Personality of the Year Award. Peter Gabriel will receive the award at a gala dinner for industry executives at MIDEM in Cannes on Monday 28 January. “Peter Gabriel is an outstanding musician with...
01/10/2007
For its upcoming edition, MIDEM is launching a new event called MIDEM Talent Only, dedicated to the discovery and development of artists in the context of today’s music industry. MIDEM Talent Only will comprise conferences, concerts and networking events, and will run from 27 to 30 January. The 42nd MIDEM...
13/09/2007
The CEO of French giant Vivendi, Jean-Bernard Lévy will deliver a keynote speech at the MidemNet Forum, the international conference on the latest in new technologies and new economic models in the music industry, which takes place 26-27 January 2008 as part of MIDEM. At the head of a group...
07/09/2007
MIDEM, the world’s music market, today announces that China will be the country of honour for its 2008 event. The 42nd MIDEM will be held from 27 – 31 January, in the Palais des Festivals, Cannes. Organised in partnership with the Chinese Ministry of Culture, China will host the prestigious...
09/02/2007
MIDEM 2007 confirmed its position as the international meeting place for the world’s music industry, with representatives from 91 countries attending the event. 9,481 participants, 4,605 companies, including 2,376 exhibiting companies, and a packed two-day MidemNet Forum, underlined the industry’s resilience in the face of challenging times. “The increase in...
