The International Music Conference
The International Music Conference | |
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Frequency | Annual |
Location(s) | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
Years active | 10 |
Inaugurated | 2011 |
Founders | Julia Huie-Martin |
Next event | 2014 |
Organized by | The Bridge Entertainment |
Website | theinternationalmusicconference.com |
The International Music Conference (IMC) is a multiple day music conference held annually in Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 2011, the globally focused conference is aimed at connecting the world's leading entertainment professionals, including artists, producers, disc jockeys, executives, attorneys, media and many more.[1] The International Music Conference is run by a parent company called the Bridge Entertainment, registered in London, England.[2]
Background[]
Inception[]
The conference was founded by a London native named Julia Huie-Martin in 2011.[3] It has since grown its participation significantly from the inaugural event, with attendance for 2013 well into the hundreds.[4]
Events[]
Multiple events take place throughout each day of the International Music Conference including invitation-only networking events and showcases for DJs, artists and producers. Promotional events also take place in other regions of the world including New York City and London.[5]
History[]
2011[]
The event's opening night was hosted by Miss Black Britain. Appearances were made by those including Bryan-Michael Cox, Drumma Boy, Chuck Harmony, Bangladesh and Rico Love.[6]
2012[]
Panel topics in 2012 covered international markets, promotion and marketing. Attendance included Kane Beatz, Claude Kelly, DJ Trauma and Manuel Seal.[7] DJ Khaled was the event's guest speaker.[8]
2013[]
SESAC was a primary sponsor for the conference in 2013. The organization hosted a popular music speed dating breakout session, with more than 60 participants, including Traci Hale and Kendrick Dean.[9] Singer Mylah won the conference's Artist Showcase, while Jus Clae and Kamal were winners of the DJ competition and Producer Showcase, respectively.
References[]
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- ^ "About Us". The International Music Conference. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "About Us". The Bridge Entertainment. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "International Music Conference connects US and UK music scene | Events | Downtown News". Downtown.11alive.com. 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "Hundreds attend International Music Conference 2013 in Atlanta". Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ^ "The International Music Conference Takes New York City!". The IMC Magazine. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "The International Music Conference Goes Down A Storm | Mtv Uk". Mtv.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ Biba Adams (2012-07-31). "Atlanta's International Music Conference Gives Aspiring Artists Access to the Global Music Scene". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ "Recap: The International Music Conference – Atlanta 2012 | Flavourmag - bh". Flavourmag. 2012-08-20. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20140328164919/http://sesac.com/News/News_Details.aspx?id=1966. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved October 11, 2013. Missing or empty
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