IFF 2019 Schedule
IFF 2019 kicked off at 19:00 on Tuesday, 24 September, and wrapped up late in the evening on Thursday 26 September.
We welcome suggestions for speakers, sessions and events for IFF 2020 – if you have something or someone to put forward, please get in touch.
Tues 24 September
For the third year running, IFF runs dedicated speedmeetings between agent and festival delegates. With 40 participants per session, it’s 90mins of quick meetings and a great way to meet a host of new people you can see later in the bar.
16:30 – 18:00
Fest Camden
Hosted by United Talent Agency, the IFF Opening Party is where IFF kicks off, whilst also providing delegates with an opportunity to grab their conference pass early and avoid the queue the next day.
19:00 - 21:00
Camden Assembly
Joining IFF as an official agency partner this year, Solo Agency presents four recent signings.
21:00 – 00:00
The Monarch
Weds 25 September AM
IFF’s agency partners set up shop in various venues around the conference for private meetings with festivals.
10:00 – 17:30
Various
Hot and cold refreshments will ensure that delegates are suitably hydrated/caffeinated for the conference sessions that follow.
9:30 – 10:30
Fest Camden
The Knowledge Hub sees leading innovators and solutions experts invited to IFF for a series of private one-on-one meetings on topics ranging from the latest festival tech to next-generation ticketing and VIP opportunities.
10:30 – 12:30
FEST Garden
With the 2019 festival season now wrapped-up, it’s time to take stock of the key issues, successes, trials and tribulations. So how was 2019 for you ‘really’?
10:30 - 11:30
Fest Camden
There have been quarrels over star billing since Roman promoters chiselled line-ups onto stone flyers for The Colosseum, but in recent history, the arguments have become even more gladiatorial.
11:45 – 12:45
Fest Camden
The complimentary delegate lunch will see all IFF delegates suitably fed and watered before the agency showcases begin at nearby venue Dingwalls. The Fest team will be delivering a selection of tasty hot bowl food to fill hearts and minds for the afternoon ahead, while a pay bar operates in the venue.
12:30 – 13:30
Fest Camden
Weds 25 September PM
Primary Talent International launches Wednesday’s showcase sessions with four of the hottest new signings to the agency.
14:00 – 15:30
Dingwalls
UK and Swedish agency Pitch & Smith host two of their most promising artists.
15:45 – 16:30
Dingwalls
WME Entertainment invites delegates for a complimentary drink or two across the main IFF delegate bar and terrace. A liquid refresher between showcases, it’s a great chance to quaff and mingle with WME’s London team before the showcases continue…
16:30 – 17:30
Dingwalls
Fresh from a summer in festival fields, the guys and girls at X-ray Touring showcase four of next year’s most exciting additions to line-ups.
17:30 – 19:00
Dingwalls
Wednesday night kicks off with a difference this year, as we head to Gabeto for dinner and drinks, hosted by CAA. And with sumptuous cuisine, chilled drinks and great company, it’s going to be a bustling two hours.
19:00 – 21:00
Gabeto
Dutch Music Export has a strong reputation of showcasing the best up and coming Dutch artists with international ambitions on the major showcase festivals around the world. Featuring three of the Netherland's hottest new artists and plenty of complimentary drinks, Dutch Impact is always a party not to miss...
21:00 - 00:00
The Monarch
Bol Festival is the biggest festival of independent music in Russia, co-organized by Moscow-based concert agency Pop Farm. For one night only at IFF, Pop Farm presents three of the most remarkable musical talents emerging from the Russian music scene, and a flavour of Bol Festival in London.
21:00 - 00:00
Upstairs @ The Lock Tavern
European booking agency Toutpartout celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and as part of its ongoing birthday festivities, the agency presents four of its most talented festival floor fillers.
21:00 – 00:30
Camden Assembly
Thurs 26 September AM
IFF’s agency partners set up shop in various venues around the conference for private meetings with festivals.
10:00 – 13:15
Various
Hot and cold refreshments will ensure delegates are suitably awake and ready for the second day of IFF. Whether hydrating or caffeinating, we’ve got you covered…
10:00
Fest Camden
For the third year running, IFF runs dedicated speedmeetings between agent and festival delegates. With 40 participants per session, it’s 90mins of quick meetings and a great way to meet a host of new people you can see later in the bar.
10:30 – 12:00
Gabeto
The Green Hub sees leading practitioners offer advice and expertise on environmental efforts by festivals, artists and companies.
10:30 – 12:30
FEST Garden
IQ’s Jon Chapple invites a guest line-up of genre-specific festivals and specialist agents to tell tales from their respective scenes.
10:30 – 11:30
Fest Camden
Rock Werchter founder and Live Nation Belgium head Herman Schueremans sits down with ILMC founder Martin Hopewell for a unique hour of festival-related tales and insight.
11:45 – 12:45
Fest Camden
The complimentary delegate lunch will see a sumptuous selection of bowl food brought directly to all delegates. With more than enough sustenance to power us all through the afternoon, it’s a chance to network, catch up on the previous night’s gossip, and enjoy some mouth-watering cuisine before the showcases that follow.
12:30 – 13:15
Fest Camden
Thurs 26 September PM
International Talent Booking (ITB) busts Thursday’s showcase sessions wide open with four future festival headliners.
13:30 – 15:00
Dingwalls
Whether it’s to grab something from the bar or chase that next booking, IFF hangs fire for 30 minutes…
15:00 – 15:30
Dingwalls
The Paradigm crew descend en masse to Dingwalls for the second showcase slot of the day, presenting four of their most promising new signings.
15:30 – 17:00
Dingwalls
A quick 30-minute breather between showcases – head to the bar for a quick quaff, make that call… but be back by 17:30 for the final showcase event…
17:00 – 17:30
Dingwalls
Always a popular IFF showcase, ATC Live presents a standout selection of stellar new signings.
17:30 – 19:00
Dingwalls
Last year’s Grand Finale was, for many, the best moment of IFF. So, we’re heading back to Lockside Camden for another memorable feast and final fling.
19:00 – Late
Lockside Camden
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