“Africa is not a country, the growth of electronic music across Africa” will be one of the most important themes during IMS Ibiza 2025, the thought-leadership platform at the intersection of culture, education, industry, and wellness in electronic music. Its 16th edition is scheduled from Wednesday 24th to Friday 26th, April 2025 at Mondrian Ibiza and Hyde Ibiza hotels.
IMS Ibiza 2025 main theme will be Intergenerational Exchange, deepening the connection between different generations of the electronic music community, from artists and industry leaders to entrepreneurs, pioneers, and visionary thinkers. The summit will unite seasoned experts and veterans with young innovators of today, fostering collaboration between generations and merging wisdom and perspective with bold and disruptive ideas.
Africa is not a country is going to be an in-depth exploration of Africa’s evolving scenes, diving into the continent’s increasing potential in electronic music, the nuances involved between countries, and an exploration of how to engage ethically and sustainably with the markets. It will also focus on Africa’s broader cultural influence through guided listening, deep discussions, and genre storytelling.
These are some of the most important topics covered during IMS Ibiza 2025 as well as Africa is not a country: four decades of jungle & drum ‘n’ bass: the mcs to the ogs to the new breed; market focus: Spain – from fiestas to its future; the future of global nightlife: how to rebuild a sustainable eco-system; the silent epidemic: tinnitus, hearing loss & listening responsibly; shaping the future of dance & electronic labels in 2025: from diy to disorder to distribution; get played, get paid: Usa the final frontier hosted by afem: association for electronic music; mentor matchmaking: empowering the next generation.
Across three days, IMS Ibiza will unite innovators, creators, visionaries, and disruptors from across the global electronic music ecosystem all in one destination, presenting opportunities for delegates to explore best practices and innovation in music, technology, diversity and inclusion, education, and health and wellness. Co-hosted by leading BBC Radio 1 broadcasters Pete Tong MBE and Jaguar, the summit will deconstruct the topics and issues that really matter to the global electronic music community.
Further infos at IMS official website.
