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We hope you can make it - in fact you could say that we're dying to see you...

The ILMC is based around a large scale meeting - the International Live Music Conference - which takes place in London in early March each year to pull together the key figures involved in the presentation of live entertainment around the globe. Attendance is "by invitation only" and the ILMC includes among its members some 35 different professions from nearly 40 countries.

Since its conception in 1988, it has grown into the most significant gathering of its kind anywhere in the world. Most of the music industry's associations either began at - or drew their inspiration from - the conference, and use it as a home-base to report back to each year. The ILMC set out simply to foster communication and co-operation in a business which is fragmented by geography and competition - to address major industry issues and try to find a better way of doing things. It also recognises the international music business as one of the most colourful there is, so it does its best to give everyone a good time - and never takes itself too seriously.

In addition to the annual meeting, the ILMC publishes its own online newsletter, organises charity and sports events (including the legendary "Alternative World Cup" tournament), and occasional social gatherings.

For more information on the conference and a history of previous meetings go to The Axis and visit the ILMC Centre, either by clicking the button on the left, or it will be open on your browser below this conference brochure.