Free seminar to master Midem, a leading conference in Cannes for the global music industry and place to network with music's movers and shakers. 'Hacking Midem' will be held on 15th May at PPL's offices in central London, 4pm-7pm.

Learn how to prepare for and maximise your presence at Midem in Cannes this June. First, you'll find out from Javier Lopez (MIDEM) what to expect this year. Hear about the highlights of the conference, key networking opportunities and live programme before anyone else.

The second half will be packed full of practical tips and advice to help you make the most of Midem. You'll have the opportunity to hear from industry professionals who've successfully hacked Midem, there to give you the low-down and share their insight.

The event will finish with networking drinks.

Why is Midem unmissable for all members of the global music community? Midem explains:

In today’s globalised music economy, the music industry and all its sectors require innovation, adaptability, and artistic freedom to develop new business models and fresh ways to interact with fans.

With changes in how people discover and consume music, it must also forge new partnerships with social media, tech companies and brands to reach audiences, drive growth and improve reputation.

Midem is a leading event for the global music community, and the top place to network with the movers and shakers of the international music ecosystem: 4800 participants, 1915 companies, 80 countries.

Our ambition is to help build the modern and innovative music business of tomorrow by merging the industry’s know-how and pushing its boundaries to increase creativity and promote talent at a global scale.

The conference combines expertly-curated industry programming and tailored events, to provide a platform aimed for the music ecosystem’s contributors to meet, exchange and network: 60 meeting sessions, 44 startup pitches, 95 conferences, 300 speakers.

AIM (The Association of Independent Music):

AIM is the not-for-profit trade body exclusively representing the UK’s independent music sector, which makes up a quarter of the recorded music market. Now in its 20th year, AIM’s members range from the largest, most respected record labels and associated music businesses in the world to self-releasing artists and the next generation of entrepreneurs in music. AIM promotes and supports this exciting and diverse sector globally and provides a range of services, commercial opportunities and practical help to members, enabling them to innovate, grow and break into new markets.

aim.org.uk