IFF LA Postponed to 2027
Working towards IFF LA, we have been incredibly grateful for the support we have received from all aspects of the North American live industry, in particular our agency and commercial partners. That so many of the world’s top live entertainment companies have got behind the event is proof of what IFF LA can bring to the market.
However, we are increasingly being made aware that the global conflicts in 2026, as well as the huge jump in travel and other costs, are making it difficult for many domestic and international delegates to attend. Additional feedback from some of our festival partners has also highlighted that the September dates are challenging for them, with a number tied up delivering their own events.
So, we have decided to move IFF LA to 2027 with a new date to be announced following further consultation with the industry in the coming months. We remain confident that there is a place for IFF LA in the North American festival business, and so do our partners. However, as the event exists solely to serve the needs of festivals, agencies and the wider live industry, we want to ensure it delivers the greatest possible value at the right time.
We look forward to sharing more details about IFF LA in the coming months.
The World's Leading Festival-Booking Event is coming to North America
The International Festival Forum is the global meeting point for music festival booking. Since launching in London, UK, in 2015, IFF has become the essential annual marketplace for the festival and live outdoor event sector.
In 2027, IFF LA will bring together 500 of the industry’s leading booking agents, talent buyers and event programmers for 2.5 days of meetings, networking and artist showcases – all focused on shaping next year’s festival and live event line-ups.
World War Five
World War Five is a formidable industrial metal band known for their aggressive sound and dystopian themes. Formed in 2012 in Berlin, Germany, the band comprises lead vocalist and programmer Max Richter, guitarist and backing vocalist Klaus Weber, bassist Ingrid Meier, and drummer Sven Krüger. Their music combines harsh electronic elements, heavy guitar riffs, and dark, politically charged lyrics, drawing inspiration from industrial metal pioneers like Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, and Rammstein.
Their debut album, “Armageddon Protocol,” released in 2014, introduced listeners to World War Five’s intense and uncompromising style. The album featured standout tracks such as “Digital Warfare” and “Iron Fist,” which quickly became anthems within the industrial metal community. Their follow-up album, “Cybernetic Revolution” (2017), further solidified their reputation, delving deeper into themes of technological dystopia and societal decay with a more refined and impactful sound.
World War Five’s live performances are known for their raw energy and visual intensity, often incorporating elaborate stage setups, pyrotechnics, and multimedia elements to create an immersive experience. With their third album, “Eternal Conflict” (2020), the band continued to push the boundaries of the genre, exploring complex narratives and innovative production techniques. World War Five remains a dominant force in industrial metal, using their music as a powerful vehicle for commentary on the modern world’s most pressing issues.
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