ILMC 37 debrief: Five top takeaways for 2025

Executives from around the world came together at ILMC to discuss the state of the live music industry, with some major takeaways

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The International Live Music Conference (ILMC) returned to London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel last week for its 37th edition, with conversations set to shape how the industry operates over the next year.

The sell-out event, attended by over 1,600 professionals, sparked discussions on topics like headliner booking strategies, festival innovations, emerging markets, venue versatility, balancing wellness on the road, and much more.

While the conversations were wide-ranging, here are five of IQ‘s top takeaways from the week…

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