The International Live Music Conference (ILMC) has launched an annual bursary scheme for young professionals and start-up companies. Supported by Robertson Taylor W&P Longreach, a minimum of ten delegate places to next year’s event will be made available, including some distributed exclusively via agreements with selected industry associations.

Anyone fulfilling the criteria may apply, while a number of places are earmarked for members of industry associations, including Yourope, the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), the International Music Manager Forum (IMMF) ...