Extended from ILMC, Asia Live is a new strand of the IFF 2026 programme that brings together festival bookers from across Asia with leading agents from around the world. The initiative aims to create more opportunities for booking international artists to perform across Asia while also giving attendees a deeper insight into one of the world’s most exciting live music markets.

Supported by funding from Arts Council England, the programme will feature a series of dedicated networking and presentation sessions alongside the main conference, giving delegates the chance to meet the people behind some of Asia’s leading festivals, learn more about the region’s live music landscape, and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

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Asia Live: Speed Meetings

Tue, Sep 8 | 14:00 - 15:00

This year, we’re introducing a series of five-minute introductory meetings between agents and Asian festivals, giving you a dedicated space to meet and connect with peers from across the region.

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Asia Live: Festival Presentations

Wed, Sep 9 | 14:00 - 15:00

Discover some of Asia's leading music festivals as the bookers behind their line-ups take to the stage to introduce their events in a quickfire format.