Friday, January 18, 2008
MIDEM 2008 Cote d'azur French Riviera Cannes
Talent Only: MIDEM’s talent-nurturing initiative will feature a series of up-and-coming artists in a brand new seafront location, in partnership with Orange and Sonicbids (January 27-30); click here to find out more, including confirmed artists!
Special Showcases: MIDEM regularly plays host to numerous showcases highlighting the best music from the world over. Star genres & countries at MIDEM ‘08 include the China-focused Opening Night Party (January 27) and regular favourite, the British at MIDEM night (January 28)
Electronic Delights: Returning to Jimmy’z for MIDEM 2008, the Electronic Club sessions will welcome DJ/producers such as Lopazz and Dennis Ferrer (22.30-04.30, January 28 & 29); not forgetting the traditional Pschent Closing Party (January 30)
The European Border Breaker Awards: This European Commission-organised event rewards the artists who have achieved top export sales within Europe, with live performances from winners (January 27)
The NRJ Music Awards: These glitz-tastic awards welcome the world’s biggest music stars to Cannes the night before MIDEM’s official opening (January 26).
CLASSIQUE & JAZZ CONCERTS
Guest of Honour, MIDEM Classique 2008: Legendary mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig
The MIDEM Classical Awards’ fourth edition takes place on January 30. Click here for the 2008 nominees
Themed concerts backed by the Orchestre régional de Cannes-PACA, conducted by Philippe Bender (Opera Night, January 28) & a Slovenian Night January 29, with the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra…
“Talent Only Classique” concerts, with artists such as Peter & Patrik Jablonski, Olivia Doray, Janacek Trio, Bojan Gorisek and Diego Tosi
“Talent Only Jazz” showcases: early evening sessions welcoming Europe’s most gifted jazz talent
MIDEM & IJFO Jazz Club sessions offer pure excellence late into the night, hosted with the International Jazz Festivals Organisation.
