Delegates arriving early will be able to collect their IFF pass in advance of the opening party in order the avoid the queues later.

With over two hours of complimentary drinks and small bites, the IFF Opening Party gives delegates the chance to catch-up with friends and contacts before the 2025 event gets going in earnest the following morning.

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And ensuring that IFF kicks off in the best possible way, this year's party is hosted by two of the music festival world's major players: CAA and FKP Scorpio.

With live music, surprise guests, freak shows, circus performers, and complimentary drinks and food for IFF delegates plus VIP networking, IFF's opening night continues...

Pick up your pass at the IFF Campus from 9:00AM onwards. The campus is where much of the event takes place, and your IFF pass includes access to all conference sessions, events and showcases.

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IFF 2025’s registration partner is Universe, the platform which pairs simple, flexible ticketing with unmatched distribution and marketing, powered by Ticketmaster.

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Immediately before the conference sessions begin, delegates are invited to kick off the day with complimentary teas and coffee.

Many of IFF’s agency partners set up shop within, or close to, this year’s campus. These pop-up offices provide private spaces for festival and agency representatives to meet, reducing the need for festival reps to travel to offices around London during IFF.

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Full details of the agency pop-up offices are available here.

A stellar lineup of agents and festival leaders run the rule over 2025’s festival season, with tips and learnings to take into 2026.

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• chair
• James Drury‍
• panelists‍
• Cindy Castillo‍
• Jesse Fayne‍
• Josh Javor
• Luís Soares‍
• Virág Csiszár

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This seminar will explore how two festivals are looking to leverage their brand and diversify to thrive in the modern market.

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• Chair
• Beth Morton
• Speakers
• Nick Bonard
  
• Sia Farr

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IFF Speedmeetings are a great way to meet a host of new people or reconnect with others.

With five street food options at Flat IronSquare, and Spring Street Pizza on the lowline, delegates can choose from an array of different cuisines this year, and eat lunch at almost any time during the day!

This workshop brings insights and learnings from the new Professional Certificate in Showstop® Procedure supported by The Pink Bows Foundation.

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• Hosts
• Steve Allen
• Jesper Adler

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The Chief Executive of AEG’s European Festival Division, Jim King, will be interviewed by ILMC head and IFF co-founder Greg Parmley in one of the highlights of the conference programme.

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• panelists
• Jim King

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IFF Speedmeetings are a great way to meet a host of new people or reconnect with others.

Presented by: YOUROPE and Take A Stand

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Join festival producers from across Europe as they share how they stay true to their vision, protect their spaces from backlash, and translate their beliefs into line-ups and festival experiences that matter.

Take a well-earned break from the networking and deal-making and treat yourself to a free session with our professional back massage therapists. Emerge reinvigorated and ready to get back on it for the rest of the festival.

Drawing from the IMEMS.eu report, this session breaks down the most relevant AI and tech solutions set to transform the running of festivals and booking agents.

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• Host
• Yvan Boudillet‍

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Back by popular demand, the WME Happy Hour sees complimentary drinks served in the revamped main bar and courtyard area of the campus.

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The home to artists such as Kings of Leon, Wolf Alice, Pet Shop Boys and Kneecap, this showcase is sure to include festival headliners of the future.

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Lineup:
16:15-16:35 – YES AND MAYBE
16:40-17:00 – Brògeal
17:05-17:25 – Natanya
17:30-17:50 – Monster Florence

The team behind the new Professional Certificate in Showstop® Procedure, supported by The Pink Bows Foundation, will be on hand to discuss their work over a complimentary drink.

Wednesday evening is the mid-point of IFF and time for complimentary dinner and drinks. Expect a couple of laidback hours to recharge and catch up before the evening gets underway.

It’s always a popular moment on the schedule. Further details will be announced shortly.

Our title partner this year, OFFLIMITS Festival, is generously opening a tab at the main IFF bar, so that all delegates can enjoy a drink or two with Wednesday's complimentary dinner. The whole OFFLIMITS team will also be on hand to say hello in advance of the evening showcases. 

With meetings wrapping up for the day, it's time for the first ever IFF arcade competition. Grab some complimentary dinner then impress colleagues and contacts with your quick reactions and hand-eye skill. Prizes and fame await...

This year’s International Showcase will see some of the hottest up and coming artists from Ireland and Spain take to the stage at IFF.

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Lineup:
20:00-20:30 – Ellie O'Neill
20:35-21:05 – Dharmacide
21:10-21:40 – Salvana
21:45-22:15 – YARD

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Pick up your pass at the IFF Campus from 9:00AM onwards. The campus is where much of the event takes place, and your IFF pass includes access to all conference sessions, events and showcases.

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IFF 2025’s registration partner is Universe, the platform which pairs simple, flexible ticketing with unmatched distribution and marketing, powered by Ticketmaster.

Immediately before the conference sessions begin, delegates are invited to kick off the day with complimentary teas and coffee.

Many of IFF’s agency partners set up shop within, or close to, this year’s campus. These pop-up offices provide private spaces for festival and agency representatives to meet, reducing the need for festival reps to travel to offices around London during IFF.

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Full details of the agency pop-up offices are available here.

The opening session of Thursday’s IFF conference agenda is set to kick off the day in blockbuster style, with four top agents setting out the festival strategies employed by some of the world’s biggest artists.

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• chair
• Kim Bloem‍
• panelists‍
• Alex Bruford‍
• Chris Payne‍
• Martje Kremers
• Paul Wilson

How can festivals drive authentic and impactful change in a time of constant uncertainty and crisis? This session invites participants to take a dive into the role festivals play in the future and how organisers can take on responsibility — not just towards the audience, but towards society at large.

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• Speakers
• Mika Christoffersen
• Tamara Gal-On

IFF Speedmeetings are a great way to meet a host of new people or reconnect with others.

With five street food options at Flat IronSquare, and Spring Street Pizza on the lowline, delegates can choose from an array of different cuisines this year, and eat lunch at almost any time during the day!

Leaders from EXIT Festival will be delivering Thursday’s Keynote session at IFF 2025, as the event marks its 25th anniversary.

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Dušan Kovačević and Ivan Milivojev, co-founders of EXIT, and Senior Talent Booker Jennifer Cochrane will appear in a must-see session moderated by CAA’s Maria May.

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Make sure you’re there for what promises to be a fascinating keynote session with festival leaders at the frontline of culture and politics.

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• panelists
• Maria May
• Dušan Kovačević
• Ivan Milivojev
• Jennifer Cochrane

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With the ROSTR x IQ Europe’s Festival Summer 2025 report just released, CEO Mark Williamson will be giving a brief rundown of its key findings, while treating IFF delegates to an exclusive first-look at new ROSTR analysis of the global agency landscape.

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• host
• Mark Williamson

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Join the team from Fever for a drink, and to explore how the live entertainment discovery and ticketing platform can help amplify your next show, tour, or festival.

Kicking off Thursday’s showcases with a bang, IFF showcase debutant Runway will be presenting some of the hottest new talent from their roster.

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Lineup:
13:15-13:35 – Oh My God! It's The Church
13:40-14:00 – First Time Flyers

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Take a well-earned break from the networking and deal-making and treat yourself to a free session with our professional back massage therapists. Emerge reinvigorated and ready to get back on it for the rest of the festival.

From key headline slots to breaking talent and new event developments, this hour-long session will see the team give insight into what’s ahead across the FKP Scorpio Festival and Open Air Series portfolio.

Also making their first appearance at an IFF showcase, the agency that reps artists including Ocean Colour Scene, The Fratellis, Tricky, Goldie Lookin Chain and Cast bring some of their best and brightest festival-ready acts to the stage.

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Lineup:
14:05 - 14:25 – The Jacques
14:30 - 14:50 – Pastel
14:55 - 15:15 – Goldie Lookin Chain

UTA hosts an hour of complimentary refreshments between showcases, giving delegates the chance to catch-up over a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

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Home to the likes of Fontaines D.C., Lambrini Girls and PJ Harvey, ATC Live’s showcase promises to highlight some of the future’s biggest stars.

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Lineup:
16:15-16:35 – The Itch
16:40-17:00 – Westside Cowboy
17:05-17:25 – Native James
17:30-17:50 – The Sophs

Join the team for a drink at IFF, connect, and explore how you—or your artists—could be part of the next chapter in Montreux history.

It might be the final moment to break bread with friends and colleagues alike, but the Big Finale is a precursor to the final evening at IFF.

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A complimentary dinner for all delegates with cuisine prepared by Pyro’s excellent chefs. Meanwhile, all bars are open across the IFF Campus

With the hard rock and metal festival scene in continued rude health, IFF hosts the second annual Metal Mixer, hosted by our friends at Napalm Events.

As they take a break from protecting the UK's grassroots venue scene, the team at Music Venue Trust present four must-see emerging artists across the final night of IFF.

With an additional invited audience, and a drink or two waiting at the bar, it's a fitting finale for this year's edition.

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Lineup:
20:00-20:30 – Sam Wilkinson
20:35-21:05 – Nadia Sheikh
21:10-21:40 – Bilk
21:45-22:15 – ĠENN