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UPCOMING EVENTS:
IMSTA FESTA London
June 1, 2024

IMSTA FESTA Tokyo
June 23, 2024

Annual Shows For Music Makers

IMSTA FESTA is a celebration of music technology that brings manufacturers face-to-face with their product users. These consumer shows have something for all musicians, songwriters, producers, audio engineers, music students and educators in the industry. These events include software exhibits and master classes, music industry panels and master classes, as well as song reviews. Some events will also feature a song competition, and the regional winner will be entered into the Annual IMSTA Songwriting Competition, where the first-place winner will be awarded the Grand Prize—a remarkable collection of software packages valued at over $5000.

IMSTA FESTA is hosted across North America, Europe and Asia, register for free admission to a show near you!

Event Location Date Registration

IMSTA FESTA London 2024

SAE London June 1, 2024 Register Now

IMSTA FESTA Tokyo 2024

Tokyo School of Music Shibuya Annex June 23, 2024 Register Now

IMSTA FESTA New York 2024

SAE New York September 28, 2024 Register Now

IMSTA FESTA Toronto 2024

Toronto Metropolitan University October 19, 2024 Register Now

IMSTA FESTA Seoul 2024

TBA November 10, 2024 Coming Soon


LEARN . DISCOVER . SHARE . CONNECT


Inspiring Panelists

IMSTA is honored to host GRAMMY winning Super Producers, Audio Engineers, and Songwriters as the Keynote Speakers to kick off each IMSTA FESTA Panel Series. The professional panel series is fueled by our invaluable Sponsors & Partners including GRAMMY's P&E Wing, BMI and SOCAN.

Software Exhibits

Many brands feature their newest hardware & software products for music creators as well contributing to raffle pool. Product specialists host non-stop demonstrations while giving attendees the opportunity to experience the products for themselves; allowing them hands-on experience with their favorite music making tools.

Master Classes

IMSTA Masterclasses & Workshops feature one-hour intensive training on cutting edge software hosted by IMSTA members. Masterclasses are interactive; taking place in a classroom, allowing attendees to intimately get to know the ins & outs of some of the best software tools available.

Song Critiques

IMSTA hosts Song Reviews with industry professionals throughout the day. Song Reviews have become the initial purpose of some musicians attending IMSTA FESTA. Some Songwriters win a ‘Wild Card’ during their Review, which automatically advances them to finals for a chance to win 1st place.

Songwriting Competition

ENTER OUR ANNUAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION

IMSTA hosts the IMSTA FESTA Songwriting Competition. This contest is an annual affair that will provide aspiring and established songwriters the opportunity to have their creative pieces heard by industry professionals. Songs with or without lyrics of any genre are welcome. Each region has a deadline to submit a song (usually before that IMSTA FESTA).

At IMSTA FESTA, there are Song Reviews where a songwriter gets an exclusive critique from a professional where they may win a 'Wild Card' (an extraordinary song).

'Wild Cards' are spontaneously added into the IMSTA Songwriting Competition finals.




Our Sponsors

NAMM foundation

The NAMM Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade association that supports programs, research and activities that promote music-making across the lifespan through its signature programs.

SAE Institute

SAE Institute offers courses in audio engineering, 3D animation, multimedia, graphic design, game design, digital filmmaking, and music production. It currently has campuses and facilities in 54 cities in 30 countries.

Ryerson

Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University) is at the intersection of mind and action. What our students learn in the classroom is enhanced by real-world knowledge and experience. We champion diversity, entrepreneurship and innovation.

SOCAN

Canada’s largest rights management organization, SOCAN issues licenses for the performance and reproduction of music as well as for the reproduction of visual art. They serve & champion music creators, publishers, and visual artists.

AES

Audio Engineering Society has grown to become an international organization that unites audio engineers, creative artists and scientists worldwide by promoting advances in audio and disseminating new knowledge and research.

Music China

With a huge selection of Western and Chinese musical instruments plus professional audio, lighting and entertainment systems, the Music China is the most comprehensive event in the music industry in Asia.

XCHANGE Market Corp.

XCHANGE is a service that unites any software vendor with any software reseller anywhere in the world. XCHANGE delivers more than licenses and sales, it is significantly reducing the carbon footprint to the software selling business.

School of Music

滋慶学園COMグループは1987年の開校以来、留学生6,736人の卒業生が、全世界で活躍しています。TSM渋谷は、東京入国管理局から「適正校」として認定されました。適正校の場合 、入学後の在留資格「留学」が原則2年間付与されます。

IMSTA FESTA is a FREE event open to everyone in the music making community; professional and semi-professional musicians, songwriters, music producers, and audio engineers, as well as music students and educators.