UK live music trade magazine LIVE UK has announced a new conference aimed at those working in the British live music sector, what the event's organisers call a "burgeoning but fragmented industry". The event will take place in London from 22-24 Oct.
Explaining the rationale for the new conference, LIVE UK Publisher and Managing Editor Steve Parker told CMU: "Through LIVE UK we can feel the energy and see the amazing results [in the UK live sector], but so many companies and individuals, from festivals down to the pub circuit, seem to be operating in isolation. They are not sharing knowledge and experience or uniting around common issues".
"It's time the broad industry came together at least once a year and recognised its incredible collective achievements. The International Live Music Conference [ILMC] held in London each March is highly successful at representing those working in the global business and The Summit aims to give similar support to the home market".
Full details of the new event will be announced in due course, though it has been confirmed that it will close with a gala dinner and a new awards ceremony.