MIDEM, widely regarded as the music industry's single largest trade fair, will return to the charming French seaside city of Cannes on 26th January 2013.

(TRAVPR.COM) UK - January 4th, 2013 - The annual event, which dates back to the late 1960s, brings together thousands of players in the music industry including not only musicians, but also managers, producers, and music journalists from all around the world.

The 2013 edition of MIDEM will take place at, and near, the prestigious Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, which was constructed in 1949 to accommodate the needs of the Cannes Film Festival. MIDEM will provide music industry players with opportunities not just for networking, but also for organised discussions regarding business aspects of the music world, as well as legal and political considerations. Of particular interest to participants will probably be the conferences that focus on the nurturing and development of innovative revenue streams that harness the latest technological innovations.

This year's event will kick off with ‘Visionary Monday,’ in which entrepreneurs, artists, technology experts, and marketing personnel will discuss best practices for the current and evolving music industry ecosystem. The goal is to share tips and approaches that will enable participants to quickly transform their business models to better meet the needs of today's tech-savvy music consumer.

The keynote speaker for MIDEM 2013 is scheduled to be Lang Lang, who will discuss how partnering with brands and leveraging technology has allowed him to bring his piano music to a much wider audience. Lang was honoured by Time magazine in 2009 with a place on the ‘100 Most Influential People in the World’ list.

Those who plan to attend MIDEM 2013 can save up to 20% by registering by 30 November. Details on the discount as well as a full listing of all conference events can be found by visiting http://www.midem.com/.

Anyone planning on attending the event and still looking for accommodation should visit the Quality Villas website at www.qualityvillas.com to view a selection of high quality self-catering holiday homes in and around Cannes.

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