To hear the future sound of the music business, simply turn up
The exciting buzz you can hear is the future of the music business calling. It’s London Calling, decision-makers and doers, innovators and investors from all over the world. The place where labels, managers, distributors, forward-thinking brands, service providers and technologies are determining the shape of the new music economy, featuring around 400 companies from more than 40 countries and thousands of delegates. And it’s the one place you simply have the time of your life with the best new music, events, parties and networking…
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Truly international
"I am delighted that the capital is hosting London Calling this year – a chance to bring together major music industry players and dealmakers from over 40 countries in what is the largest ever gathering of its kind.
London is known around the globe for its music scene. It is also the world’s most international city – with 300 languages spoken here everyday. These two factors combine to make London a creative epicentre and over the years this has meant that our music scene – both historical and contemporary - has become the stuff of legend"
Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London
“London Calling 2007 is truly the type of international event that our industry needs. Business, networking and music in a city that is the center of the indie scene. London Calling is a must attend event for every serious indie.”
Paul Gilbert – Co-founder of ESP3 the global leader of “back office” services in support of the Independent Music Industry.
Brain Food at London Calling
There’s plenty of brain food at London Calling, including The Forum where the big ideas are tested and the future revealed. The Forum’s Big Interviews feature one of the world’s most influential and versatile music producers, Tony Visconti, as well as IFPI Chairman John Kennedy, WIN’s Alison Wenham and Patrick Vien, CEO of Warner Music International.
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London Calling: the social whirl…
Where would the music industry be without fun and entertainment? And where would London Calling be without bands, parties and essential networking? So if you want to mix some serious business with some not so serious pleasure, London Calling is the place. From the international live music showcases in a series of satellite venues around Earls Court to the international receptions and the London Calling Party, there are almost endless networking opportunities.
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Live music showcases at London Calling 2007 »