'Most diverse' program in history announced for ILMC 2020

The agenda for the 2020 edition of the International Live Music Conference (ILMC) has been announced, and is already being touted as "the largest and most diverse agenda in ILMC history."

Conference head Greg Pamley says the growth of the business necessitates a broader conference programme for 2020.

There'll be over 100 speakers and 40 sessions, with 1,200 delegates expected.

“As the contemporary live music business gets broader and touches more fans and sectors than ever, reflecting that growth in just three days at ILMC gets harder," he added.

"We owe a huge debt of thanks to the 150 professionals around the world who’ve contributed to the planning this year as part of our Agenda Committee.”

This year's agenda will cover the global touring and festival businesses, topics on the ILMC agenda range from agency, ticketing, festivals and investment to greener touring, mental health, the Insta-generation and life after your star act.

Workshop hosts and session chairs include Alex Bruford & Stacey Pragnell (ATC Live), Sophi Lobl (C3 Presents), Paul Latham (consultant), Jackie Wilgar (Live Nation), Ruaha Kyyro (Fullsteam), Raye Cosbert (Metropolis), Jo Young (Ticketmaster), Karma Bertelsman & Lucy Levitt (Kilimanjaro Live).

Others include Kelly Bennaton (DHP), Prince Laryea (Shift Coaching), Lou Champion, Steve Machin (FanDragon), Chris Carey (TicketSwap), Michael Hosking (Midas Promotions), Claire O’Neill (AGreenerFestival), and Gordon Masson & Jon Chapple (IQ Magazine), with more to be announced.

The invite-only conference takes place from March 3 to March 6 at the Royal Garden Hotel in London.

This year's conference also has a game show theme.

Organisers have touted a number of highlights, including The Open Forum: Universally Challenged, the Promoter & Agent Blind Date, 2020 Vision: The Ten-year view, Mental Health: Next Steps for live.

Also not-to-be-missed is Urban Legends: Hip-hop on top, The Agency Business 2020, and Insta-generation: Live through a lens, while there'll be workshops on TikTok, 5G, greener touring, digital marketing, life after your star act, the digital ticket & cancellation insurance.

The full ILMC agenda can be viewed here.