IAMA’s 32nd International Conference
The International Artist Managers’ Association (IAMA) will be holding its 32nd international conference for the classical music world from 24-26 April at the Konzerthaus in Vienna. It is the third time that the city plays host to one of the lIanaargest gatherings of promoters, presenters, artist managers of its kind in the world. This year, the record label industry will be joining the meeting with over 80 labels and distributors with it receiving support from the BBC and Gramophone Magazine making it one of the essential business meetings points to go to this year.
After Covid and a battle to keep the industry going, this comes as breath of fresh air.
“We are looking forward to a meeting whether member or non-member, we can all look to getting back to a situation where we can function more normally and where we can meet many decision makers from all over the world in one place.” – Cornelia Schmid, Chairman, IAMA and Managing Director, KD Schmid
“We are delighted that the record industry found a home this year within the IAMA international conference. We think the synergies between the recording world adding to the delegates who usually attend the IAMA conference will make this a very special event.” – Steve Long, Signum Records, and curator of Audio Classique
Speakers include: Matthias Naske, Intendant, Wiener Konzerthaus ; Simon Reinink, General Director, Concertgebouw ; Daniel Froschauer, Member, Wiener Philharmoniker, Louwrens Langevoort, Intendant, Köln Musik GmbH / Kölner Philharmonie, Karen Stone, Director, Opera Europa; Florian Weigand, Director of Concerts, Salzburg Festival, Dr Clemens Trautmann, President, Deutsche Grammophon; Jasper Parrott, Executive Chairman, HarrisonParrott; Sarah Wedl-Wilson, Rektorin, Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler, Berlin; Chair, Salzburg Easter Festival; Evans Mirageas, Artistic Director, The Harty T. Wilks, Cincinnati Opera; Donagh Collins, CEO, Askonas Holt
More information can be found on www.IAMAworld.com
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About: The International Artist Managers’ Association is a non-profit membership network established to raise professional standards. It is based in London and has around 300 member companies worldwide