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EU unveils plans for “Creative Europe”

EU unveils plans for “Creative Europe”

The EU has unveiled plans for a major programme called Creative Europe that would replace the MEDIA programme. The news is of significant importance to European film, TV and music professionals – as well as their international partners. What is the Creative Europe programme? The Creative Europe programme would support European cinema and the cultural [...]

Easyjet to open 5 new destinations to Nice

Easyjet to open 5 new destinations to Nice

New connections to Nice airport is always good news for travelers to Cannes. From March 2012, low-cost airline Easyjet will be increasing flights to and from Nice airport and Toulouse. The new Nice destinations include the French cities Toulouse, Nantes and Bordeaux as well as two extra Italian airports, Naples and Venice. This considerably increases [...]

Italy is country of honour at Mapic

Italy is country of honour at Mapic

With the news of Italy’s problems, it’s probably ironic that it is the country of honour at the upcoming Mapic 2012. I say probably as the turmoil on the money markets will not deter businessmen from attending the major retail trade fair and planning ahead. It must be said: Italy has a remarkable palette of [...]

MAPIC: all tomorrow’s shoppers

MAPIC: all tomorrow’s shoppers

With all the turmoil in the news, it takes a brave man to make predictions. MAPIC, nonetheless, is going to attempt the impossible by trying to sketch tomorrow’s shopping habits. Kate Ancketill, CEO of trend tracker GDR Creative Intelligence (UK), will profile emerging concepts that will revolutionize retailing tomorrow. A consultant to major international companies [...]

Getting the most from Cannes for Midem, MIPIM and MIP

Getting the most from Cannes for Midem, MIPIM and MIP

One particularity of Cannes is that it hosts the most important trade fairs in a number of different industries. Midem, MIPIM, TFWA, the Film Market, MIPTV, MAPIC and MIPCOM – to name a few – are the most influential trade fairs of their kind. This is not news, and in boom times, many people would [...]

Cannes no-go areas during the G20

Cannes no-go areas during the G20

Unless you have been doing some intergalactic travel recently, you’ll know that the G20 summit will be held in Cannes November 3 and 4 next. The nature of these events means that very strict security measures will be in place to protect the visiting heads of state and keep any demonstrations away from the town. [...]

MIDEM to launch as a live festival

MIDEM to launch as a live festival

Live music is in the news with Midem. The annual music trade fair had cut back on its live concerts somewhat over the past few year. Yet it has just announced that Midem will also feature a live festival at the upcoming show in January 2012. The news is interesting, and is good news for [...]

Midem early bird deadline + Facebook

Midem early bird deadline + Facebook

If you’re in the business of music, the news is that the Midem early bird deadline is coming up on September 30. For €495 you can be part of the newer, shinier Midem next year (start-ups and application developers get this rate irrespective and students & independent artists can get in at just €295). These [...]

Partouche Poker returns to Cannes

Partouche Poker returns to Cannes

After months of touring France, the big poker news is that the Partouche Poker Tour will finish its 4th season at the Palm Beach in Cannes, September 12-17 2011. A range of top French and international players will be battling it out for a prize pool of €4 million. The top winner last year, the [...]

Early bird rate for TFWA ends August 18

Early bird rate for TFWA ends August 18

Anyone intending to attend TFWA 2011 should register straight away to make savings. Pre-registration for the Tax Free World Association (TFWA) World Exhibition in Cannes, September 18–23, ends on August 18, 2011. After that date anyone wishing to attend the event needs to register on arrival. Workshops and major brands Pre-registrations for the exhibition and [...]