IMS Ibiza 2025 unveils main theme & first keynote topics
IMS Ibiza 2025 will keep shaping the future of electronic music industry across key topics panels like diversity, intergenerational exchange and wellness.
IMS Ibiza, the global thought-leadership platform for electronic music, has unveiled the first details of its 16th edition, scheduled for 24-26th April 2025.
With the theme “Intergenerational Exchange” the summit aims to bridge four decades of electronic music, fostering collaboration between seasoned pioneers and today’s innovators to shape the industry’s future.
IMS 2025 First Keynote topics
Four Decades Of Jungle & Drum ‘N’ Bass
This panel traces the genre’s journey from its UK jungle roots to its global impact, celebrating its cultural legacy and community. It examines its evolution between underground and mainstream as IMS looks toward its future.
Market Focus: Spain
Explore Spain’s rich electronic music heritage, global influence, and key role in cultivating future talent. Industry insights highlight opportunities and challenges shaping this vibrant market in a unique keynote.
The Future Of Global Nightlife
As nightlife faces economic, regulatory, and cultural threats, this panel will discusse rebuilding a sustainable ecosystem, emphasizing nightlife’s importance as a cultural connector for future generations.
The Silent Epidemic
As Tinnitus and hearing loss are rising, with untreated issues linked to serious health risks, this keynote will develop the importance of responsible listening, ear protection, and breaking stigma.
Africa Is Not A Country
Diving into Africa’s dynamic electronic music scenes, exploring their diversity, cultural influence, and ethical engagement across deep discussions, guided listening, and genre storytelling.
Shaping The Future Of Dance & Electronic Labels
Discover how artists and labels navigate DIY approaches, short-term licensing, and major distribution challenges, this panel will outline the evolving role of labels in the industry’s future.
Get Played, Get Paid
As the U.S. electronic music market faces disruption in license collection and distribution amid political shifts, this panel will explore fairer live performance revenue systems for the next decade.
