Midem 2020 Conference Cancelled

• For the first time since its inception in 1967, the Midem 2020 music conference has been cancelled due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The event had been scheduled for June 2-5 in Cannes, France. According to organizer Reed MIDEM, the next edition of Midem (“Home of the Global Music Community”) will take place June 1-4, 2021, in Cannes.

In making the announcement, Midem Director Alexandre Deniot said, “The situation related to the coronavirus is changing daily, as are government announcements and restrictions. These impact the way that we all lead our lives and conduct business. Given the uncertainty surrounding the virus and companies’ concerns for the safety of their people, it is not possible to hold Midem in June in Cannes. The Midem team is working hard to support the industry during this challenging time, especially artists and companies that have been hardest hit and when global music unity is more important than ever.”

Instead, Midem will be re-loading with a new format, the Midem Digital Edition. This online service, accessible to all, aims to bring the global music community together to discuss, collaborate and share solutions with a focus on the most impacted music stakeholders. Here’s how it works: from June 2-5, 2020, wherever customers are in the world, they will be invited to be part of the Midem Digital Edition. There will be live-streamed keynote sessions, talks and presentations, as well as opportunities for online conversations and speed-meetings between participants. Details of the service will be shared in the coming weeks.

Deniot added, “We look forward to bringing everyone together at Midem 2021 in Cannes June 1-4 to celebrate the return of the music industry to healthy growth and the 55th anniversary of Midem. Until then, on behalf of all the Midem team, I hope you stay strong, stay connected and above all… stay safe.”