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MIDEM 2025, organized by LIVE NATION, is positioned as the global hub for the music industry. This event offers a unique platform for the exchange of ideas, collaboration and the exploration of emerging trends, bringing together key players in the industry, renowned artists and visionary innovators.
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The global crossroads
Of the music industry
MIDEM 2025 is not only a professional event, it is a celebration of music in all its forms.
AN EVOLUTION TOWARDS MODERNITY
Over the years, MIDEM has transformed, becoming not only an essential business meeting place but also a space for thinking about the evolution of the music industry and for presenting the latest technological innovations. The evening concerts also enriched the program, making MIDEM a complete event combining business and entertainment.
THE EDITION OF THE RISE OF LIVE MUSIC AND THE EXPORT OF FRENCH ARTISTS
For this 2025 edition, MIDEM, organized by Live Nation, will focus on the rise of live music. Music, more than ever, is experienced live. Concerts by emerging and established artists will be at the heart of this new edition, offering immersive and innovative artistic experiences.
AN EVENT OF RENEWAL AND OPTIMISM
MIDEM 2025 will be an opportunity to take stock of a music industry in full transformation, marked by cautious optimism. MIDEM remains at the forefront of these evolutions, offering a unique platform for exploring new technologies and market dynamics. A unique experience where business meets live, and where every moment is an opportunity to connect, be inspired and celebrate music in all its forms.
For this edition of MIDEM 2025, our ambition is to create an unforgettable musical experience that resonates well beyond professional circles. By transforming Cannes into a lively and dynamic scene, we aim to attract music lovers to iconic and prestigious locations such as the Palais des Festivals, Croisette Station, and many other captivating sites.
A WINDOW OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Our programming will be both exclusive and accessible, based on a general and transversal approach. By presenting internationally renowned artists to the French public, we aim to create a virtuous circle: the presence of these artists will increase the reputation and attractiveness of the event, thus contributing to the success of the professional convention.
EMERGING TALENTS AND UNIQUE ENCOUNTERS
MIDEM 2025 will also be a platform for emerging talent, with a particular focus on French and European artists.
ORIGINAL AND AMBITIOUS CREATIONS
To ensure the attractiveness of the event, we have set up a program of ambitious artistic commissions. By provoking encounters between different musical worlds and by presenting original creations, we promise an exceptional program that will seduce festival-goers with its novel and innovative character.
AGENDA
The challenges of customer experience: a winning strategy for promoters
11:30 - 13:00
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30.1.2025
BUSINESS TESTIMONIAL: Irène Drésel & Boris Vercher
TESTIMONY
11:30 - 12:30
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31.1.2025
Snapshot of the Live Nation 2025 Global Trend Report
16:00 - 16:20
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31.1.2025
New frontiers in the music industry: the power of transversality
10:15 - 11:15
By La French Touch/Bpifrance
Music is no longer an isolated industry: it is at the heart of a global ecosystem where cinema, fashion, sport, video games... intersect in particular.
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31.1.2025
Fairness fresco - Day 2/2
WORKSHOP
14:00 - 15:30
Thanks to a fun, interactive and collaborative format, the discovery format of La Fresque de l'Équité helps you quickly understand the causes and consequences of gender inequalities.
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31.1.2025
LOCAL PROMOTERS: A CATALYST FOR TALENT
16:30 - 17:15
In an increasingly globalized world, local promoters play a crucial role in developing regional music scenes, discovering new talent and connecting artists with their communities.
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30.1.2025
BUSINESS TESTIMONY
TESTIMONY
11:30 - 18:15
The Midem Academy invites you to come and meet artists and professionals in the sector. Are you curious to discover different professions and to hear inspiring careers? Join us for a series of professional testimonies where artists and professionals will share their experiences, challenges and successes.
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30.1.2025
Current legal issues in the live industry sector - Comparative analysis
16:00 - 17:00
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31.1.2025
Arenas: from simple theaters to genuine entertainment district
TALK
14:30 - 15:45
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30.1.2025
Transforming the music industry
TALK
14:00 - 15:15
Sustainability in the music industry, from venues to tours to festivals.
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30.1.2025
JOB TESTIMONIAL - CHRIS MARQUES
TESTIMONY
17:00 – 17:30
Juge emblématique de Danse Avec Les Stars et entrepreneur visionnaire, Chris Marques partage son expérience unique mêlant création artistique et gestion de projets à grande échelle.
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30.1.2025
Metal for Everyone: A Genre That’s Mainstream Again
TALK
17:15 - 18:30
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30.1.2025
M.A.T.R.I.C.E PROJECT
11:30 - 12:30
M.A.T.R.I.C.E project: what is the future for major musical tours?
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31.1.2025
The materiality of music
WORKSHOP
10:00 - 11:30
Follow the life of a song.
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30.1.2025
Challenges and issues of parity in the current music sector
TALK
15:30 - 17:00
Un talk pour faire un état des lieux ensemble et réfléchir en format participatif à des idées pour une industrie plus paritaire.
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30.1.2025
Project yourself with the SPOT workshop
WORKSHOP
14:00 - 15:30
What music ecosystem in 2050 in a carbon neutral world?
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31.1.2025
The golden age of live entertainment
15:05 - 16:00
The new dynamics
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31.1.2025
Mental health, inclusion, harassment
14:15 - 15:05
The challenges of supporting artists and consumers
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31.1.2025
In search of the perfect feat
11:15 - 12:00
Behind the scenes of collaborations between talents and brands
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30.1.2025
How live music generates engagement
10:20 - 11:15
Les émotions sont depuis toujours, le moyen le plus efficace de faire passer un message.
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31.1.2025
Content creator
TALK INFLUENCE
10:30 - 18:45
Content creators are speaking up to share their experiences.
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30.1.2025
Mentoring The Determined
16:00 - 17:30
Intended for mentors or mentees.
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30.1.2025
Fairness fresco - Day 1/2
WORKSHOP
14:00 - 15:30
Thanks to a fun, interactive and collaborative format, the discovery format of La Fresque de l'Équité helps you quickly understand the causes and consequences of gender inequalities.
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30.1.2025
GUSO/GIP Café culture
11:30 - 13:00
Simplifying employment in the performing arts with Guso: What steps should you take? What are the conditions to join Guso?
Supporting employment in the performing arts with GIP Cafés:
What aid funds? How do you dispose of it?
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31.1.2025
Employability: W.T.F?!
WORKSHOP
14:00 - 15:00
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB?
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD AND SHOW WHO YOU ARE!
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31.1.2025
“The Times They Are A-Changin'” — Recruit in Accordance with the New World
Round table
11:30 - 12:30
The world of recruitment has changed profoundly. Understand the new challenges of recruitment.
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31.1.2025
Resonating Differently: For a Music Industry at the Service of Inclusion
Round table
14:00 - 15:00
The music industry plays a central role in society. How can it incorporate a more inclusive approach and practices? What are the keys to make it a vector of change of views and thus promote a more just society? On the agenda: testimonies and a time for exchange to be inspired and take action.
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30.1.2025
Generational diversity, a strength in business!
Talk
14:30 - 15:30
Discover how generational diversity can become a real strength in your business!
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31.1.2025
Mental health, from action to erosion
TALK
11:30 - 13:00
The price of passion? The workshop will address the issue of mental health, that of personal and professional spaces and of a balance to be found not only in order to preserve oneself but also so that employment can be a personal resource.
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30.1.2025
The first 1000 days and parenting in business
Talk
11:30 - 12:15
Individual and collective challenges. Building solutions for the music sector together.
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30.1.2025
Opening the doors of the music sector
Table ronde
14:00 - 15:30
Issues and challenges of inclusion and diversity and how to promote the emergence of new talents in music? Take part in our exclusive round table on the theme “Professional integration in music: how to break down barriers? And discover how to promote the emergence of new talent.
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30.1.2025
Public Power vs. Culture: Dynamics and Synergies
10:00 - 11:15
This session will explore the interactions between public authorities and the cultural sector, examining how public policies influence culture and vice versa.
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30.1.2025
Impact of French Artists on the European Scene: Strategies and Collaborations
TALK
14:30 - 15:15
Reflection on strategies to increase the visibility and success of French artists in Europe, with a focus on collaboration with European agents.
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30.1.2025
The Role of French Electronic Music on the International Scene
TABLE RONDE
15:30 - 16:15
A deep dive into the influence and future of French electronic music on a global scale, with discussions on current trends and future innovations.
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31.1.2025
Dynamic Pricing in the Music Industry: Issues and Perspectives
10:00 - 11:30
An exploration of the issues and opportunities of dynamic pricing in the music industry.
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30.1.2025
Stadiums: A Major Role in the Future of the Music Industry
TALK
11:30 - 12:30
A discussion on the future role of stadiums within the music industry.
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31.1.2025
The Role of Music Criticism Today
16:30 - 17:30
Examining the gaps in the industry in both formulating and accepting music criticism.
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31.1.2025
Copyright in Live Performances
15:30 - 16:30
Led by SACEM, this plenary examines the importance and evolution of copyright in the live music industry.
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30.1.2025
Connecting live events to the power grid to reduce their carbon footprint
16:00 - 17:00
Led by ENEDIS, A discussion on the importance of corporate social responsibility in building live projects and the growing commitment of artists, creators, and brands on this topic.
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31.1.2025
Music and Cinema: Two Arts in Harmony
TALK
11:45 - 12:45
An exploration of the connections between music and cinema, from soundtrack creation to the emotional impact of music on visual storytelling. How does music enrich cinematic stories, and conversely, how does cinema contribute to musical evolution?
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31.1.2025
Artificial Intelligence: A Boon or a Threat to Music?
10:30 - 11:30
A discussion on the rise of AI in music creation and its impact on the industry: from automated production to personalized user experiences. Does AI represent a powerful tool for creators and producers, or a threat to authenticity and employment in the sector?
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