ESNS Announces Full Programme for Focus on Spain
ESNS proudly presents the full programme of the earlier announced Focus on Spain project, in close collaboration with The Spanish Wave. Focus on Spain features showcases of fifteen upcoming Spanish acts from different parts of the country, a conference programme that explores the music industry in Spain and the ‘Meet The Spaniards! Mixer & Fiesta’.
ESNS traditionally has a focus on one country or region in Europe. This year the festival and conference zooms in on Spain and all the different musical flavours that the country has to offer. The Spanish acts performing at ESNS 2023 are: Ghouljaboy (Andalucia), Irenegarry (Madrid), Kokoshca (Navarra), Go Cactus (Balearic Islands), Maestro Espada (Murcia), Mainline Magic Orchestra (Catalonia), Marina Herlop (Catalonia), Marta Knight (Catalonia), Merina Gris (Basque Country), Mundo Prestigio (Galicia), Queralt Lahoz (Catalonia), Shanghai Baby (Madrid), Tanxugueiras (Galicia), Yo Diablo (Valencia), and Zetak (Basque Country).
Learn all you need to know about the amazing and varied Spanish music sector. Panels, workshops, keynotes and networking will show the diversity and unique insights from top professionals from Focus on Spain. Meet and network with all the Spanish partners at “The Spanish Lounge” and the delegates during the ‘Meet The Spaniards!’ mixer at ESNS.
From his early days playing guitar in psychedelic pop band Los Negativos to promoting the first Spanish shows of acts such as Nirvana, Beastie Boys, Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Oasis, Sonic Youth, Blur, Pixies and many others, Robert Grima’s life has revolved around music. He has been one of the pioneers in helping Spain become one of the must-visit destinations for international tours. With more than 30 years experience in live music, Robert sits down for his keynote with Gordon Masson, editor of IQ Magazine, who will delve into Robert’s life and career to explore what still drives his passion for live music; his unfaltering determination to care for his artists; and his unique vision and creativity that has helped Live Nation Madrid become one of the powerhouse promoters in the global business.
Seventeen autonomous communities are the frame of Spain, each of them with their own culture, history, own autonomous governments, industry and local, national and international cultural strategies. This makes Spain one of the richest and most culturally varied countries in the world. Brij Gosai of Pollstar will present data on Spain's music industry power and diversity before talking to local, regional and national cultural official representatives of different autonomous governments and the national government. They will explain to the international delegates this rich diversity, how they work individually, their goals nationally and internationally and the cultural and industry impact of their regions without forgetting about the super exciting, fresh and exportable talent from every part of Spain that is very well represented this year at ESNS.
Presented by the Spanish Copyright Society foundation (Fundación SGAE) and moderated by its general manager Rubén Gutierrez, this panel will be showing and explaining the latest (and more to come) amazing local and global cases of success of Spanish record labels, publishers-syncros, record distribution and Spanish leadership in artists rights collection. Top notch professionals from all these sectors will be bringing the process and the light on the past-present-future of Spanish successes in their homeland and overseas.
Spain is a festival nation by nature, with one of the largest numbers of festivals happening in Europe and the world. The impact of festivals in the national, regional and local economy is massive and the variety of regions and experiences makes Spain one of the most attractive countries to visit for festivals. Nearly all seventeen autonomous communities have important festivals, some big, some medium and some small or boutique. The Spanish festival experience is unique, most of them start in the evening so the touristic experience prior to the music is a plus for any visitor and for the country itself.
“The Spanish Lounge” presented by The Spanish Wave - Thursday & Friday 10:00 - 18:00. The official spot where to meet, network and trade with the official Spanish partners of Focus On Spain. Find time to meet with the official partners, learn what they do, network with them and make business while you have a coffee or refreshment thanks to The Spanish Wave.
Check out the conference programme here.
Focus on Spain will close with a Fiesta and mixer reception for all international ESNS delegates, Meet The Spaniards! Meet and greet with all the Spanish delegates with Spanish tapas and wine. The official cocktail party will end up high with The Spanish Wave Showcase presenting two live bands to be announced shortly, expect big games! This is a RSVP event.
ESNS23 tickets
Get your registrations for the ESNS conference here: http://esns.nl/en/conference/conference-registrations/
About ESNS
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is the key exchange for emerging European music talent, with a proven track record of helping to break new acts on the international music scene, with now well-known names such as Altin Gün, Arlo Parks, Alyona Alyona, Daði Freyr, Dua Lipa, Fontaines D.C., Hinds, Go_A, girl in red, Meduza, Meskerem Mees, MYD, Priya Ragu, Pip Blom, Pongo, Sigrid and Wet Leg.
European Festival Awards Reveal Lifetime Achievement Award and Shortlists
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With the 12th edition of the European Festival Awards set to take place on January 18th in Groningen, The Netherlands, the European Festival Awards are proud to announce that this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award will go to Roskilde Festival, its full team and volunteers in Denmark.
In 2022 Roskilde Festival celebrated the 50th edition of the festival. Since 1971, the Danish non- profit festival has brought together generations of young people around music, art and community. Roskilde Festival is organised by the Roskilde Festival Charity Society and is created by approximately 30’000 volunteers. Every year, about 130’000 participants (volunteers, guests, partners, and media) join the famous ‘Orange Feeling’ at the 8-day long festival moving into a festival city built on love, non-profit values and sustainability. All profits from the festival are donated to humanitarian, non-profit and cultural work for the benefit of children and young people especially. Over the years, Roskilde Festival has generated approximately EUR 55 million for charity.
7.00pm - 9.00pm: Three-course sit down dinner with drinks ESNS will be fully vegetarian 9.15pm - 11.00pm: European Festival Awards Ceremony
11.30pm - 2.00am: After show party, Location: Pacific, Oosterstraat 65, Groningen
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Amsterdam Dance Event presents film portraying the shared energy of its 27th edition
Amsterdam Dance Event today launches the official ADE22 film shot during its successful 27th edition, entitled ‘What’s Your Vibe?’. The film captures the shared energy and culture that all visitors, artists and professionals experience each October. Directed by Anna Bogomolova, the film premieres Thursday, December 15, at 16:00 CET and will be available to watch via the link below.
Following up on last year’s ‘Dance is a Rave-olution’, the film captures the shared experiences throughout the 200+ dance floors, clubs, live venues, theatres, and concert halls that make Amsterdam Dance Event special. The vibe of the music, people, and energy is portrayed through a diversity of musical philosophies and tools that amplify, distort, echo, and radiate sound. Watch the film in full below:
Amsterdam Dance Event presents: ‘What’s Your Vibe?’ | Official ADE22 Film
Watch here: https://a-d-e.co/ade22film
FILM CREDITS:
Directed and edited by Anna Bogomolova
Written and narrated by Connor Schumacher
Original soundtrack by Kenny Kneefel
Camera work by:
Marc Scherpenzeel
Maxime Van Erp
Levien Priem
Creative direction by Majon van der Schot
Color graded by Matthias Stoopman
Produced by Blitzkickers
About ADE
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), an initiative of Buma, has grown into the world’s largest and most influential club-based festival and conference for electronic music. The five-day event attracts visitors from over 146 countries and features every conceivable aspect of electronic music culture, with dedicated conference programming, an extensive arts & culture program, live music and DJ/artist performances, all spread across the city of Amsterdam. More information about ADE can be found here.
ADE – Electronic Music Gathers Here
ADE is organised by The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation.
Founding partner: Buma
Main partners: Heineken 0.0 | Desperados
NTIA Announce Second Night Time Economy Summit in Conjunction with VibeLab featuring Special Guest Harvey Goldsmith CBE
Following the successful launch of the First Night Time Economy Summit in Bristol, the NTIA have announced the second in the series of conferences focused on night time economy across the UK, with an extremely ambitious programme of speakers, panels and workshops.
Taking place at E1 Venue in London from the 9th & 10th February 2023 the NTIA summit is pleased to announce Harvey Goldsmith CBE as a Keynote speaker at the event this year.
Harvey is as legendary as he is prolific as a rock and pop promoter. He is a visionary producer and has worked with most of the world’s major artists, being responsible for not only two of the world’s largest ever music events, Live Aid and Live 8, but also an astounding range of television broadcasts and charity events.
Harvey has received numerous awards including a CBE in 1996, the Chevalier des Artes et Lettres from the French Minister of Culture in 2006, an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from the University of Brighton in the UK in July 2012. Harvey received The Diamond Award during The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
The Summit will also bring together some of the leading lights in night time economy from around the world, including Mirik Milan (Vibe Lab/ Former Night Czar Amsterdam), Sacha Lord (Greater Manchester Night Time Economy Advisor), Amy Lame (London night Czar), Carly Heath (Bristol Night Time Economy Advisor) Lawrence Barton (NTE Advisor Birmingham City), Jon Collins (LIVE), Peter Heath (#WeMakeEvents), Jamie Njoku- Goodwin (UKMusic), Philip Kolvin KC (Barrister) and Lutz Leichsenring (Vibe Lab). International counterparts across the world have become a huge part of the global night time economy network and the sharing of best practices and experiences within different countries has helped galvanize the community worldwide.
We have two reports which will be released at the summit:
The UK Night Time Economy Report will benchmark the economic position of the NTE sector, updating current workforce numbers and evaluating the impact of the current crisis to the sector business types in conjunction with CGA.
The UK Electronic Music Report is the first of its kind, and will demonstrate the economic, community and cultural value of the sector within the UK which will form part of a submission to DCMS and a broader piece of annual reporting which will allow us to evaluate the current market movements in terms of counter culture.
Says NTIA CEO Michael Kill
"Through the multiple crises that we have faced as a sector, we have grown as a community, and in 2021 we started a journey to bring the best of our industry together once a year to share our challenges and network amongst our peers. An opportunity for operators, regulators, creators, entrepreneurs to come together and share, learn and build a stronger, more resilient industry for the future.”
The two day event will include over 100 speakers with panels and workshops featuring innovators and entrepreneurs from across the sector.
Some of the Panelists and Speakers for 2023 include…
Harvey Goldsmith CBE / Sacha Lord / Mirik Milan / Claire ONeill / Silvia Montello / Lawrence Barton / Duncan King / Ali Turnham / Philip Kolvin KC / Rob Masterson / Jamie Scahill / Mustard Media / Ben Newby / Mike Grieve / Boyd Sleator / Katy Porter / Lutz Leichsenring / Jeordie Shenton / Sarah Clover / Jon Collins / David Lucas / Wez Sounders / Biff Mitchell / Turno / Chalie Tee / Laidlaw / Mila Falls / Steven Braines / Carly Heath / Yousef / Nikki Mc Neill / Jamie Njoku-Goodwin / Peter Heath / Yuri Doktor / David Boyle / Jon Collins / Dan Davies / Amy Lame / Home Office / NPCC / Adam Brooks / Mark Burtonwood / Professor Fiona Measham / Kim Beasley / Christine Osazuwa / Dave Fullerton / Suzanne Bull / Deborah Hewitt / Rick Stainton / Silvana Kill / The Loop / Institute of Licensing / LIsa Lashes / Robert Sheapperd / World Health Organisation / Attitude is Everything / Best Bar None / UKDSA / SIA / CGA / DCMS / Pioneer / Adam Ficek / DJ Monitor / Whats on Your Mind? / Arts Council / Carl Stevens / PRS Foundation / National Lottery / Tonic / LIVE / SheSaidSo / AGF / #WeMakeEvents Plus More..
More to be announced in the Full Schedule of Speakers and Panelists shortly.
More info here: https://nighttimeeconomysummit.com
Tickets Available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ntia-night-time-economy-summit-e1-london-9th10th-february-2023-tickets-467668558247
Contact:
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Groningen and Seattle connected by music at ESNS23
Now confirmed: Keynote interview with founders of legendary grunge label Sub Pop, Jonathan Poneman and Bruce Pavitt at ESNS Conference and the Live on KEXP sessions during ESNS Festival.
Groningen and Seattle, December 1st: The two cultural hotspots on their respective continents may be 8,000 kilometers apart, but they are closer than you might think when it comes to music. The ESNS23 announcement of an exclusive keynote interview with Sub Pop founders Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman by music journalist Everett True and Live on KEXP sessions underpins the fact that music lies at the heart of the connection between these seemingly faraway cities. And you can experience all this first-hand at ESNS 2023.
Sub Pop keynote at ESNS Conference
One of the highlights of the ESNS Conference is the exclusive keynote interview with Jonathan Poneman and Bruce Pavitt, the two founders of the legendary Sub Pop Label. The Seattle record label signed bands such as Nirvana, Soundgarden and Mudhoney, being key players in the heyday of the grunge movement. In 1995, the owners of Sub Pop sold a 49% stake of the label to the Warner Music Group. Music journalist Everett True will dive deep into this story, an area of expertise for True since he followed the emerging grunge scene from its earliest moments in the late eighties.
KEXP live sessions at ESNS Festival
Based in Seattle and with a shared focus on championing music from all around the globe,
non-profit music organization KEXP has confirmed its attendance at ESNS 2023. The international radio station will host a number of its globally popular sessions during the festival from the legendary venue Vera, with exclusive performances and interviews from emerging and established artists. Stay tuned for programme announcements.
More conference news
More speakers and panels have been announced for the ESNS Conference, including a panel on artist development through radio with various European public broadcasters present, the panels presented by EPIC and a panel on fair pay when it comes to streaming and a lot more. More information: esns.nl/conference
ESNS23 tickets
Tickets for the festival are available here: esns.nl/en/tickets
Get your registrations for the ESNS conference here: http://esns.nl/en/conference/conference-registrations/
About ESNS
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is the key exchange for emerging European music talent, with a proven track record of helping to break new acts on the international music scene, with now well-known names such as Altin Gün, Arlo Parks, Alyona Alyona, Daði Freyr, Dua Lipa, Fontaines D.C., Hinds, Go_A, girl in red, Meduza, Meskerem Mees, MYD, Priya Ragu, Pip Blom, Pongo, Sigrid and Wet Leg.
Each January, ESNS showcases 350 emerging European artists to over 40,000 visitors. The festival and conference attract over 4,000 music industry professionals, including 400 international festivals. By day, the front-running conference hosts over 150 panel discussions, interviews, keynotes and more that take on urgent subjects and the need for social change in the music industry. By night, European acts perform across 40 locations in the heart of Groningen from Wednesday to Friday, and Saturday presents upcoming Dutch artists in concert venue De Oosterpoort.
SUPERBLOOM 2023: The first SUPERSTARS are confirmed
After its successful debut this year, SUPERBLOOM Festival returns to Munich on September 2th and 3th 2023. The first acts like Imagine Dragons, Martin Garrix, Ellie Goulding, Marteria, Badmómzjay, Zara Larsson, Ofenbach, Aurora and Lost Frequencies are confirmed for SUPERBLOOM 2023 - the ticket presale has already started.
Berlin/Munich, 1th Dezember 2022 – After the successful premiere of SUPERBLOOM 2022, next year's festival will take place on 2th and 3th September 2023. The American indie rock band Imagine Dragons, EDM superstar Martin Garrix and British pop singer Ellie Goulding will be there in September, when the grounds of Munich's Olympiapark will once again be transformed into a spectacular world of experiences. Already 2022, the SUPERBLOOM Festival could celebrate its first sold-out edition with 50,000 visitors per day. A unique and diverse program with national and international superstars, comedians, podcasters and numerous experience areas paired with a dreamlike setting – this ist SUPERBLOOM.
The first confirmed acts also include award-winning German art-pop band Giant Rooks and singer Olly Alexander - better known as Years & Years - who is catching up for his concert from 2022. French DJ duo Ofenbach, who are currently delivering hit after hit, as well as Belgian chart breaker Lost Frequencies and Brazilian house DJ Öwnboss complement the electronic music part of the festival. Two of the country's most celebrated rappers also grace the SUPERBLOOM line-up for 2023: Rap veteran Marteria and Badmómzjay, who has just been voted as the best newcomer of the year in Germany. Concentrated female power also comes to Munich with the British Cat Burns, as well as the Scandinavian singers Zara Larsson and Aurora. Paula Hartmann, who knows how to tell a story in her songs with her straight and contemporary lyrics, the iconic rapper Ski Aggu, who doesn't hold back in his lyrics, and singer-songwriter Ennio lead the squad of national artists. Many more artists, comedians and podcasters will still be part of the line-up for 2023.
SUPERBLOOM is more than just a music festival: The numerous experience areas offer an experience for all senses. So there is also a special offer for families and all the little guests - they can experience many adventures in the magical world of the MiniBloom. For “the heart” of the Kids Area, the Daisy Stage, the rapping rhinoceros Dikka, the first dino heavy metal band Heavysaurus and UNTER MEINEM BETT präsentiert GORILLA CLUB & GÄSTE have already been confirmed. More experience areas will be announced in the upcoming months.
The ticket presale has already started. The 2-day ticket for Saturday & Sunday is available from 199 EUR. Next Generation tickets for 16 & 17 year olds are offered at a discounted price of 119 EUR and limited Kids tickets from 6 to 15 years are offered for free. These and other ticket categories are available at www.superbloom.de
First confirmed acts:
MARTIN GARRIX
ELLIE GOULDING
MARTERIA
ZARA LARSSON
AURORA
LOST FREQUENCIES
GIANT ROOKS
BADMÓMZJAY
OFENBACH
ÖWNBOSS
CAT BURNS
SKI AGGU
PAULA HARTMANN
ENNIO
DIKKA
HEAVYSAURUS
UNTER MEINEM BETT präsentiert GORILLA CLUB & GÄSTE
SUPERBLOOM
2. & 3. September 2023
Olympiapark & Olympiastadion München
About SUPERBLOOM
SUPERBLOOM is a new live entertainment festival by Goodlive GmbH. The festival celebrated its sold- out premiere in Munich in 2022 with 50,000 visitors per day. The festival takes place in the Olympic Park and in the legendary Olympic Stadium. National and international superstars, comedians, podcasters and numerous experience areas are part of the new concept. Artists such as David Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion, Calvin Harris, Kraftklub, Rita Ora, Glass Animals and Stromae have been confirmed for the 2022 line-up.
AGF Announce First Speakers for Green Events & Innovations Conference
From the world’s greenest football club to Grammy-nominated musicians
The Green Events and Innovations Conference (GEI 15), the foremost conference for sustainable events is delighted to announce the first speakers for the 15th edition, which will take place on 28th February 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
As the World Cup is underway and under fire for questionable carbon neutral claims, in addition to human rights abuses, GEI assemble leading voices to delve into the challenges of delivering green global events, venue construction and operational impacts, genuine carbon removals vs misleading offsets, impactful truthful communications vs greenwashing, and the power and responsibility of using high profiles for positive change.
GEI welcomes Dale Vince, founder of the world's first green electricity company Ecotricity, and chairman of the world's greenest football club according to the UN and FIFA, Forest Green Rovers. Major event organiser Rosanna Machado shares the social and environmental ambitions and achievements of HM the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant. Mark Stevenson of CUR8 deep dives into credible and durable carbon removals and the pitfalls of offset claims that lack credibility and efficacy and award winning creative Zed Anwar who will speak about the importance of creative communication in communicating about climate issues and his campaign concept for WWF about brands becoming extinct.
Food is one of the top 3 impacts to our emissions and biodiversity loss globally. Andy Cato, regenerative farmer, cofounder of Wildfarmed and one half of the electronic music band Groove Armada gives insight into transforming our agricultural practices to support biodiversity and store carbon. Dale Vince, by nature, demonstrates success in challenging the status quo with the transformation of Forest Green Rovers to the world's first Vegan football club.”
This stellar line-up of speakers will be bringing their passion, expertise, and insight to GEI15 with more speakers to be announced soon.
GEI 15 brings together leaders and innovators in the global live and events sector to network and accelerate environmental and social best practices to make impactful change. The programme ranges from strategic senior level commitments, to “how to” case studies and workshops for operational implementation on the ground, and all important networking opportunities.
GEI is AGF‘s flagship event and is organised in partnership with the ILMC. Join pioneers, activists and leading collectives in the space of greener events, festivals, tours, venues and entertainment, unite to discuss the key questions in an industry in the midst of transformation.
More info and tickets here.
More information at agreenerfestival.com / @agreenerfestival
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
ESNS and Marshall kick off three year partnership
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), Europe’s largest showcase festival of emerging European music acts, has announced a three year brand partnership with Marshall. With respectively 37 (ESNS) and 60 (Marshall) years of operating in and for the live music industry, the two join forces in their shared goal of supporting artists, crew and promoters to provide the live music industry with the tools it needs to be successful today.
“We are very proud and happy to team up with Marshall. The live music industry is possibly facing the most important, and challenging times in history. More than ever, ESNS is focussed on providing the best platform for emerging European acts to help them push their careers forward. The partnership with Marshall is very supportive towards this goal, seeing our joint passion for music and focus on supporting artists.” says Dago Houben, Managing Director of ESNS.
Stuart Vallans, Head of the Marshall Live Agency states “We’re delighted to be embarking upon this partnership with ESNS. Live music and supporting emerging artists has always been of the highest importance to Marshall. We feel ESNS embodies the same passion and values as Marshall, when encouraging artists’ creative output and further career development.”
In the next edition of ESNS, from the 18th to the 21st of January 2023, Marshall will focus on connecting with ESNS acts and will mostly be present in the ESNS artist village. Besides that, they will host a side-event showcasing a number of acts listed at Marshall live agency.
About ESNS
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is the key exchange for emerging European music talent, with a proven track record of helping to break new acts on the international music scene, with now well-known names such as Altin Gün, Arlo Parks, Alyona Alyona, Daði Freyr, Dua Lipa, Fontaines D.C., Hinds, Go_A, girl in red, Meduza, Meskerem Mees, MYD, Priya Ragu, Pip Blom, Pongo, Sigrid and Wet Leg.
Each January, ESNS showcases 350 emerging European artists to over 40,000 visitors. The festival and conference attract over 4,000 music industry professionals, including 400 international festivals. By day, the front-running conference hosts over 150 panel discussions, interviews, keynotes and more that take on urgent subjects and the need for social change in the music industry. By night, European acts perform across 40 locations in the heart of Groningen from Wednesday to Friday, and Saturday presents upcoming Dutch artists in concert venue De Oosterpoort.
NTIA & AFEM Say New Report Shows Government Underestimates True Value of Club Culture in the UK
With recent reports stating that 1 in 3 Nightclubs are at risk of closing in the coming months, the NTIA and AFEM are concerned that the UK faces losing the world-renowned club network, the breeding ground for the artists, DJs, and entrepreneurs which shape this amazing movement.
The pandemic has shown that the Government does not recognise the importance of the sector, and has limited knowledge of its value, particularly its value outside of simple economics, but Electronic Music and Club Culture in the UK also has community and cultural importance as this new report shows.
Dance music shapes our communities and our culture across the UK. Clubs and festivals improve the health, well-being, friendship and happiness of millions, year in year out. They are positive, unifying and inspiring forces in an increasingly divided world.
The creativity of the scene powers every corner of popular culture. Whether they’re gloomily-lit dark rooms or flamboyant, otherworldly fantasylands - clubs have become an increasingly fundamental part of modern social infrastructure.
Night Time Culture Economy accounts for 1.6% of GDP – or £36.4 billion – and 425,000 jobs across the UK.
These quantified benefits are often presented when urging the wider public to tolerate what some only perceive as noise-polluting local venues. However, nightlife’s contribution to the UK economy far exceeds the revenue it generates, and is significantly underestimated by the UK Government in its lack of consideration and direct support.
By focusing exclusively on their commercial value, the Government and key stakeholders overlook both the roles individual clubs play within their local communities and the broader socioeconomic context within which nightlife operates.
Electronic Music and clubs have been self-sufficient for the best part of 40 years, steering clear of conformity or politicization, the industry was purely about the music and creativity and galvanizing communities.
The report below quantifies the community and cultural importance of Electronic Music and Club Culture in the UK. https://www.dropbox.com/s/z9jhw4ipypuz8bn/Dance%20Music%27s%20Impact%20on%20Communities%20and%20Culture.pdf?dl=0
Michael Kill CEO NTIA says
“Dance music and clubs drive culture to the heart of communities - from the lone teenager listening to beats on a laptop in a bedroom, to groups of kids on an estate spitting lyrics and bars over an electro beat from the 1980s on a mobile phone, to the soul, jazz and funk instrumentals that underpin modern productions.”
“Electronic Dance music has inspired millions of people, and given them a hunger to dig deeper into music heritage to find new sounds, a new rhythm to listen to, create and produce. Reaching people from all walks of life, without prejudice or bias, crossing cultural boundaries and creating pathways for expression.”
“Aided by this report, wider society will grow to recognise electronic music and club culture as one of the most important economic and cultural movements of the future."
Silvia Montello CEO AFEM says
“Those of us who live and breathe dance music have always known the incredible community value that club and rave culture has brought to our lives and our global audiences.”
“It is great to see the collection of academic evidence of these benefits outlined clearly in a report, which can contribute towards a broader understanding of the importance of our music and scene to millions of people, alongside the clearly defined commercial and economic benefits. “
“The need to dance, to express, to commune and to build friendships that know no
barriers of race, class, gender or creed are fundamental.”
Yousef DJ - Circus says
“Dance music is the most significant cultural shift since the dawn of roll & roll. In the 1950s guitar heroes began blending black gospel, soul and juke joints, by the 1980s, DJs were blending disco with drum machines in warehouses, and both genres fought for their own expression beyond oppression.”
“In the subsequent decades, dance music has overtaken rock & roll as a popular form of youth culture, because it’s more spontaneous, more economical, more accessible and available to everyone, whether as a dancer or a producer, a DJ or a promoter. Nothing in musical history has ever been as easily accessible to so many people, making it one of the more important new global industries of the 20th century.”
Leigh Morgan b:electronic says
“The contribution of electronic music to communities and the wider cultural landscape globally should not be underestimated.”
“Powered by artists, DJs, labels, clubs, dancers, people of all ages and backgrounds, underpinned by shared values of togetherness, friendship and hope.”
“Electronic music broke social and economic barriers, imbued with a future-thinking spirit of innovation and it continues to do so.”
“This report, by collecting together peer-reviewed academic research, showcases this impact on society across many different areas.”
“The hope here is that the report will illuminate cultural and economic benefits for both governmental institutions and wider society to give this sector the respect and support it deserves.”
Notes to Editors
About NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is the leading trade body representing the businesses in the Night Time Economy in the UK. It has more than 1400 members, including night clubs, bars, casinos, festivals, and supply chain businesses. The NTIA also holds commissions with Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland.
About AFEM
AFEM is the trade association created to connect, and represent the common interests of, those companies and individuals whose business is Electronic Music. Governed by a democratically elected Executive Board of members AFEM seek to advocate best practice for the genre.
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Brighton Music Conference Announce 10th Anniversary Edition
Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK's foremost electronic music and networking event will host its 10th Anniversary edition from 24th to 26th May 2023 at the prestigious Brighton i360 beachfront complex.
The concept for the event came from the idea that the UK is a world leader when it comes to electronic music, but didn’t have its own electronic music industry conference and so in 2014 BMC was born. Starting life at the Brighton Dome the conference has grown into the leading event for electronic music in the UK with thousands of people attending and over 250 industry professionals taking part in events, panels and workshops over the three days each year, plus exclusive pod parties on the i360 observation tower, the Label Lounge A&R sessions and numerous networking events at some of Brighton’s best loved venues to meet colleagues and make new connections. BMC was also awarded by the NTIA at the Ambassadors of the Night Awards 2019 for their work and commitment to developing awareness and education of the UK Electronic Music Scene internationally within the NTE.
BMC Founder Billy Mauseth explains:
“When I started in the industry we didn’t have anything like BMC to help people with their careers and we wanted to create an event that everyone can enjoy and a place for the industry to come together. We are all part of the same tribe, the same family and everyone can come together at BMC to learn, be inspired, network and enjoy amazing music and DJ sets.”
The first full edition on BMC after the pandemic in 2022 focused on getting ‘back to the music’ and the 10th anniversary edition will focus on the importance of communities with Bristol Night Time Economy Advisor, Carly Heath summing it up perfectly in her talk last year stating that “Nightlife is where communities happen”.
Over the years BMC has hosted some of the biggest names in the business including… Above & Beyond, Andy C, Archie Hamilton, BLOND:ISH, Brandon Block, Bushwacka!, Charlie Tee, Carl Cox, Carly Wilford, Chad Jackson, Coldcut, Colin Dale, Crazy P, Cypherpunx, Danny Howard, Danny Rampling, Dave Clarke, Dave Seaman, David Morales, DJ Paulette, DJ Pierre, DJ Rae, DJ RAP, DJ Spen, Dubfire, Eats Everything, Faithless, Fatboy Slim, Freemasons, Friction, Greg Wilson, Hannah Wants, Irvine Welsh, Jaguar, Jansons, Jess Bays, JFB, Josh Butler, Judge Jules, Just Her, Justin Robertson, Katherine Ellis, Krafty Kuts, Leftwing:Kody, Lisa Loud, Luke Brancaccio, Marshall Jefferson, Mark Knight, Martin Ikin, Maxinne, Mighty Mouse, Mollie Collins, Marco Faraone, Mr C, Nolan, Orbital, Patrick Topping, Paul Oakenfold, Prok|Fitch, Rebekah, Roger Sanchez, Rowetta, Robert Owens, Sam Divine, Saytek, Seamus Haji, Secretsundaze, Serge Santiago, Shadow Child, Sister Bliss, SOLAH, Seth Troxler, Stanton Warriors, Steve Mac, Tom Middleton, Trevor Fung and many more.
The legendary pod parties on the i360 observation tower with views across the city and the south coast have featured some of the biggest artists including; Alan Fitzpatrik, Coldcut, David Morales, Darius Syrosian, Hannah Wants, Roger Sanchez, Sam Divine, Sister Bliss, Stanton Warriors plus BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat hosting a talk on sustainability in the pod with BLOND:ISH and ByeBye Platsic. Other parties took place at some of Brighton’s best loved venues.
BMC’s vision is to create the most informative learning platform and networking opportunities to form new business relationships and collaborations for professionals and enthusiasts in the electronic music industry through various talks, seminars, workshops, networking events and gigs. BMC 2023 will once again present a full programme of panels, Q&A’s, workshops and networking events which will take place over three days from 24th to 26th May 2023. More info on speakers and artists coming soon.
BMC TicketsBMC launch with a limited number of ‘Golden tickets’ and are NOW on sale for BMC23 for just £99 + b/f from the BMC website: www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk
A golden ticket gives you:
- Invite to the welcome party on Wed 24th May 2023 at a secret location
- Access to all 4 Theatres
- Access to the BMC Creative Hub
- Access to all BMC networking events over the duration of the event
- Invite to one Pod party
- Access to the Delegates Database
- BMC Goodie Bag
- BMC Event Guide
More info on BMC here: https://www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk/
Notes to Editors
For more info please contact Nikki | Global Publicity
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Link to press photos from BMC 2022 here
About Brighton Music Conference
The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC) is the UK's foremost electronic music conference & networking event, focusing on innovation, education & the key issues facing the electronic dance music sector. BMC brings together Industry-leading delegates and speakers at over 60 talks, seminars and workshops, alongside networking events throughout the conference duration. It is attended by 1000s of experienced music industry professionals, the next generation of DJs, producers as well as electronic music enthusiasts.
BMC also supports the charity Last Night A DJ Saved My Life and our partners and sponsors:
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