The presenters of the 5th IMC World Forum on Music are happy to announce that registrations for WFM5 are now open. WFM5 takes place in Brisbane, Australia from 21-24 November. Join 1,000 music professionals and arts enthusiasts from all over the world as they discuss, plan and experience the future of music in its myriad of forms and contexts. Check out the programme highlights Whether you are a performer or administrator, journalist or educator, student or aficionado, immerse yourself in the global musical experience of a lifetime. Early bird: By registering before August 21, you benefit from a 20 AUD reduction. Special rates are available for members of the International Music Council and their affiliates: IMC members are therefore strongly encouraged to communicate this information to their networks. Are you aged 30 or younger?  Then you can benefit from a substantially reduced fee. WFM5 registration fees take into account the diversity of economic capacity worldwide, by using the Human Development Index categorisation. Once you will have chosen your country of residence in the registration form, the system will automatically calculate your registration fee and apply the early-bird reduction (if applicable). WFM5: DON'T MISS IT FOR THE WORLD In November 2013, over 1,000 music professionals and enthusiasts from all over the world will descend upon South Bank, the heart of Brisbane’s cultural precinct. Musicians, producers, managers, administrators, festival directors, journalists, scholars, educators, facilitators, activists, policy makers and music lovers will discuss, plan, be part of, perform and experience the future of music on this planet.