IMS Ibiza to spotlight and celebrate four decades of Jungle and Drum 'n' Bass with curated programme & event

IMS Ibiza, the thought-leadership platform at the intersection of culture, education, industry, and wellness in electronic music, today reveals an unprecedented focus on Drum ‘n’ Bass and Jungle for the sixteenth edition of the summit, celebrating four decades of the genre and its profound cultural impact as both a movement and a community, including an unmissable event at the intimate venue, Akasha Ibiza.  

The theme of IMS Ibiza 2025 is INTERGENERATIONAL EXCHANGE, deepening the connection between different generations of the electronic music community, from artists and industry leaders to entrepreneurs, pioneers, and visionary thinkers. The summit will unite seasoned experts and veterans with young innovators of today, fostering collaboration between generations and merging wisdom and perspective with bold and disruptive ideas. One of the most exciting, fresh artists on the scene, SHERELLE, will be in conversation with an original Jungle icon. Combining their visionary approaches to music and headliner-status, the pair will discuss the lasting impact of the history and the future of club culture through a Jungle and  Drum ‘n’ Bass lens.
 
Journeying through four ground-breaking decades of Drum ‘n’ Bass, from its humble jungle roots in the UK to its global influence today, FOUR DECADES OF JUNGLE & DRUM ‘N’ BASS: THE MCS TO THE OGS TO THE NEW BREED will explore the genre’s profound cultural impact as both a movement and a community rooted in British multiculturalism. Moderated by Silvia Montello (Voicebox Consulting/AFEM) the discussion will feature DJ Krust (Wonder Palace Music/Full Cycle), jungle historian, lecturer and Digital 101 Recordings label manager Julia Toppin, Keir Tyrer (Shogun), and DJ/broadcasters Baileyand Charlie Tee.
 
“TOO MANY MAN, TOO MANY MANY MAN” - GENDER PARITY PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE will be a deep-dive discussion between DJs, MCs, promoters and industry figures on gender inclusion past, present and future, exploring how female talent from club and festival line-ups to production and labels has fared within the male dominated jungle and drum & bass scene across the years. From clubs and festival line-ups, production and label opportunities, the male gaze and domination of the scene, our panel brings a frank perspective on past and present challenges and initiatives to work towards greater parity for future generations of female talent. Featuring MC Chickaboo, Amy Jayne (LabelWorx), Sarah Cole (AEI), Nicola Whiskey Kicks (AEI), and moderator Julia Toppin.
 
FROM LOCAL TO GLOBAL – THE INTERNATIONAL EVOLUTION OF A VERY BRITISH GENRE will look at how a distinctly unique genre, born from the urban streets of 90s Britain, travelled to the far-flung corners of the global dance scene, spawned new producer and DJ talent, and grew new audiences and communities world-wide. Featuring Maja Cicic (AEI), Chris Goss (Hospital Records/Hospitality), Charlotte Kain (Spotify), Duncan King (Skiddle), Ed Brew (Beatport), and moderated by Rufy Ghazi (Audience Strategies) this discussion will explore the data on the global scene, bringing insights on both established and emerging markets, charting the evolution and trends across streaming and sales, fan communities, and the live landscape, exploring what’s hot, what’s growing, what the challenges are and what the future holds. 

40 YEARS OF JUNGLE AND DRUM ‘N’ BASS at Akasha Ibiza on Friday 25 April will present legends and trailblazers of the Jungle and Drum ‘n’ Bass scene, featuring in A-Z order Bailey, Charlie Tee, Krust, Lens, Mark System, Sherelle and is set to be hosted by MC Chickaboo.

Delegate Badges for IMS Ibiza are available to purchase now on the IMS website including concessions for Students, Under 27s, Ibiza Residents, and delegates using sustainable travel to arrive in Ibiza. Hotel accommodation at Mondrian Ibiza and Hyde Ibiza is also available to purchase, with a limited number of subsidised hotel rooms at Hyde Ibiza available for delegates who are eligible for Student or Under 27 badges, priced at €95 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. 

To see the full list of confirmed IMS Ibiza speakers A-Z visit the IMS Ibiza website