MIDEM is one of the world's premier networking events for music industry professionals. Over 40 events old, this is an essential date for anyone serious about marketing their music to the industry people that matter. As well as giving artists the world over a chance to find the right partners to further their careers, promoters, concert organisers and A&R executives will all have the opportunity to make new discoveries.

However, it's not all just new talent trying to impress the suited and booted bigwigs - the evenings have performances from a host of top acts from almost every genre imaginable, so there really is something for everyone.

The next event takes place in January 2009.