In an eagerly awaited comeback, MIDƐM+ graces Cannes, France from January 24th to 27th, 2024, promising a multifaceted experience that transcends traditional boundaries. The event unites forum, marketplace, and music festival, fostering connections, growth, ideation, and success, propelling the music industry forward. In one space, discover endless opportunities for connections, growth, and success, propelling the music industry into a dynamic future.
Addressing Industry Challenges
Addressing the contemporary challenges faced by the music industry, MIDƐM+ stands as a crucial community gathering, providing a platform for dialogue, innovation, and tangible solutions. With top-tier speakers, thinkers, insiders, and experts converging, the event aims to be an indispensable experience. The overarching theme for this edition is “DISTORTION,” challenging norms, exploring future business trends, and celebrating the disruptive power of music.
Inclusive Features of MIDƐM+
Key features of the reimagined MIDƐM+ include an inclusive approach involving all creative and cultural industries, brands, and services. The event will host a Public Affairs Summit for dialogue, influence, and collaboration, promote future talent, investment, and vocational training through an academy, and foster cross-sector best practices and business opportunities.
Exploring Timely Topics
Over two days, MIDƐM+ will tackle pressing questions, delving into topics such as the Influence of New Technologies on Classical/Written Music, Music’s Worth in the AI Era, Elitism or Equity – The Paradox of the Artist-Centric Model, Music in Gaming & Virtual Realities, Sustainability of Touring, and more.
Esteemed Speaker Lineup
Esteemed speakers at the event include Sébastien Borget (COO & Co-Founder of The Sandbox), Jean Bourcereau (Managing Partner at Ventech), Srishti Das (Founder of Hivewire), and a lineup of industry leaders shaping the future.
MuSee+ Community and Start-Up Battles
As part of its mission, MIDƐM+ established the Music Seekers+ (MuSee+) community, fostering year-round dialogue among global decision-makers in the music industry. This exclusive community converges annually at Cannes for the flagship event, serving as the industry’s premier international business club and think tank.
Leading up to MIDƐM+, the Start-Up Battles competition invited startups founded in or after 2020, with less than 1 million euros in previous equity funding. The 50 finalists, showcasing innovations in Web3, Culture, Experience, AI, & Impact, will receive visibility and pitching time during MIDƐM+ 24, further solidifying the event’s significance for industry stakeholders.
In its entirety, MIDƐM+ not only shapes the present discourse in the music industry but also sets the stage for its vibrant and innovative future.
