Amsterdam Dance Event Announce Dates for 2022 Edition and Return of ADE Pro Conference
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is set to celebrate its upcoming edition from October 19th through 23rd, 2022. In addition to the festival program, the daytime business conference will be returning as well.
ADE 2021: A successful return of electronic music in Amsterdam
This year, in less than a month's time, the Amsterdam Dance Event, in collaboration with the municipality and the city’s electronic music scene has confirmed 350+ events welcoming over 300,000 visitors. “Given the role that ADE fulfilled this year, it was perhaps the most important edition in its history," according to national newspaper Volkskrant.
In addition to well-known festival events such as DGTL, Loveland and the DJ Mag Top 100, this year’s many highlights included Niklas Paschburg's live concert in Concertgebouw, He.She.They at Shelter and Speedy J's STOOR project in Paradiso, as well as Arts & Culture events such as the artist residency with Villa Buitenlust, Ester at Muziekgebouw and the energetic ARK Rave Studio sessions. The organisation also collaborated with Boris Acket, Chris van Meer and Lumus Instruments to symbolically signal the big restart of nightlife in Amsterdam with the art installation BAKEN (Beacon) on top of the A'DAM Tower.
Although ADE’s conference had already been cancelled in September, industry professionals were able to meet up and work at the ADE Business Hangout, and participate in a special innovation showcase edition of ADE’s monthly talk show ADE in Conversation. The show featured DJ Pierre, Colin Benders and industry leaders from Roblox and Universal Music Group discussing innovations in electronic music and its industry such as the Metaverse, all in a mixed reality environment where physical and virtual audiences came together in one room.
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 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
The Amsterdam Dance Event is organised by The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation.
Founding partner: Buma
Main partners: Heineken 0.0 | Desperados
ESNS Expands 2022 Line Up and More Acts Highlighted in the Focus on Spain
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) announces another sixty artists for the upcoming edition, taking place from 19 – 22 January 2022 in Groningen. Sixty up-and-coming European acts confirmed to play ESNS 2022. New confirmations include ten new Spanish acts for Eurosonic and five Dutch acts for Noorderslag.
Focus on Spain;
Each year ESNS highlights the very best emerging acts from a different European country. This year ESNS focuses on Spain. César Andión of The Spanish Wave and Live Nation Madrid: "[The focus on Spain] will bring a wide palette of young, emerging and talented acts from all over Spain to show how fresh, alive and exportable artists we have in our country.”
The festival adds ten Spanish artists to the line-up; Marta Knight (es), Marina Herlop (es), Mundo Prestigio (es), Pódium (es), Biznaga (es), Gabriela Richardson (es), Santa Salut (es), Maika Makovski (es), Derby Motoreta´s Burrito Kachimba (es), and Dora (es).
Previously confirmed Spanish acts playing ESNS 2022 are; Travis Birds (es), Rodeo (es), Kai Nakai (es), Daniel Sabater (es), Dharmacide (es), and Carola Ortiz (es)
Other confirmed acts;
a/lpaca (it), Alewya (gb), Balkan Taksim (ro), Blak Saagan (it), Blanks (nl), Bob Vylan (gb), Combos (no), Denise Chaila (ie), Echt! (be), Eliza Legzdina (lv), Enfant Sauvage (fr), Enola Gay (ie), Fears (ie), Feng Suave (nl), Finn Askew (gb), Friedberg (at), Gents (dk), Gewalt (de), Iosonouncane (it), Irene Dresel (fr), Jada (dk), Joe & The Shitboys (fo), Kids Return (fr), Ladaniva (am), Marta Del Grandi (it), Mehmet Aslan (ch), Michael Aldag (gb), Myd (live band) (fr), Neptunian Maximalism (be), Noisy (gb), Oscar Anton (fr), Pantaloons (si), Pitou (nl), Remme (nl), Shunaji (it), Smoothboi Ezra (ie), Structures (fr), Susobrino (be), Temple Fang (nl), The Black Mamba (pt), Tuys (lu), and Ydegirl (dk).
Five new acts confirmed for Noorderslag;
ESNS presents the best of Dutch pop music at Noorderslag. The festival adds five acts to the line-up; Don Melody Club, Flemming, Hang Youth, KUZKO, and Son Mieux.
ESNS previously confirmed 61 acts for the showcase festival. Find all confirmed acts at esns.nl/line-up. More acts will be added to the line-up in the coming weeks.
Previously, ESNS announced the first speakers for the conference; a keynote address with Urgenda director and 'leading global thinker' Marjan Minnesma, interviews with 'the one billion dollar man’ André de Raaff and with Matt Schwarz (DreamHaus). Anne Löhr (Mental Health in Music) will be running the Mental Health Help Desk. Find more information about the conference programme at esns.nl/conference
Conference Registrations are available in a limited batch at the medium rate via esns.nl/tickets
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 Alma, Altin Gün, Arlo Parks, Aurora, Black Country, New Road, Celeste, Dua Lipa, Fontaines D.C., girl in red, Hinds, Idles, Mavi Phoenix, Meduza, Melanas, Oscar and the Wolf, Pip Blom, Podium, Pongo, Shame and Sigrid.
The conference side of the event attracts more than 4,000 entertainment industry professionals from all sections of the industry, including representatives of over 400 European festivals. Each year, ESNS stages more than 350 showcases all over the city of Groningen as well as offering a comprehensive and focused conference programme of around 150 panels and keynotes, alongside multiple networking opportunities.
More info https://esns.nl/
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EXIT's Showcase at Amsterdam Dance Event, at One of the Most Exciting Clubs in the World!
This year, EXIT will once again cooperate with the famous Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), at a party that will take place on Friday, 15th October, at Faralda Crane, one of the most exciting clubs and hotels in the world, located 50 meters above Amsterdam, on top of a monumental construction crane. As the only festival group in the world that managed to organize as many as four festivals in three different countries in 2021, EXIT will present an eclectic lineup of esteemed international electronic music performers consisting of Anfisa Letyago, Adiel, DJ Jock, Daniella da Silva, Human Rias and Lieke Trienekens to Amsterdam's ADE audience. The performances start at 5 p.m. and will be broadcast live on Exit's Facebook page and YouTube channel.
The Key Visual for the EXIT’s Showcase at the Amsterdam Dance Event was made in support of the “Unmute Us” protests in the Netherlands, which were launched against the ban on the music industry during the coronavirus pandemic. The closed fist with a festival wristband was inspired by the symbol of resistance against the oppressive government of Slobodan Milosevic, from which the EXIT festival originated in 2000 and which was later used for peaceful revolutions around the world.
Amsterdam Dance Event is the largest electronic music festival in the world, bringing together all leading and upcoming DJs, producers, publishers, agents, promoters, production companies, and many other actors on the global electronic scene. This year it will be held from 13th to 17th October with the festival program including over 350 events. Adam Beyer, Charlotte de Witte, Maceo Plex, Nina Kraviz, Paul Kalkbrenner, and many other world-renowned names in electronic music will perform at ADE.
The cooperation with ADE has lasted since 2018, when EXIT featured its No Sleep music platform and presented some of the most talented DJs from the region, such as Marko Nastić, Ilija Đoković, and DJ Jock, to the most influential people in the music industry. The continued cooperation with ADE in 2019 resulted in the first LIFE STREAM event, which started the festival's most prominent environmental project. At that time, also at Farald Crane, ARTBAT performed at ADE as the reigning winners of the award for the best new DJ duo, along with regional talents including Coeus, After Affair, and Andrew Meller.
Anfisa Letyago first established herself on the Neapolitan club scene, followed by releases for New York's Nervous Records and Cox's Intec label, as well as performances at the world's largest festivals. Currently, she is one of the fastest-growing stars on the global electronic scene, bravely following in the footsteps of Nina Kraviz, Charlotte de Witte, and Amelie Lens. Adiel is a multi-talented Italian with a residency at the Roman club Goa. She is the owner of the Danza Tribalia label. DJ Jock and producer from Split, is considered one of the highest-quality producers in the Croatian and regional scene's new generation of artists. Daniella da Silva, a South Africa native with a degree in music production from the Soul Candy Institute, represents the Berlin underground scene. Human Rias is known as a resident and booking agent for the former cult Munich club MMA (Mixed Munich Arts), while the evening's host will be Amsterdam DJ Lieke Trienekens.
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Amsterdam Dance Event 2021 Officially Kicks Off - Electronic Music Gathers Here
Today, the official start of ADE 2021 will be signaled by the lighting of art installation BAKEN (Beacon); a light on the horizon for the electronic music industry, set to shine over the entire city of Amsterdam from the roof of the A'DAM Tower during ADE.
The BAKEN art installation is a collaboration between ADE and artists Boris Acket and Chris van Meer, together with Lumus Instruments. The art installation can be seen from all over the city every evening from 6:45 PM onward, from Wednesday, October 13 through Sunday, October 17. The work symbolizes the reopening of the electronic music industry.
ADE Festival
Over 350 Festival and Arts & Culture events are set to take place during the daytime this week, with highlights such as a one-off live concert by Weval and Metropole Orkest at the Melkweg and the Top 100 DJs Awards in AFAS Live on Wednesday, the Dutch debut of the Secret Project Festival on the Hembrugterrein, African riddims during Cloud 8 x Ziongate presents Tribes in Paradiso, and much more. The full festival program can be found here.
In addition, the organization welcomes its brand new Arts & Culture program this year, which includes, among many others, an audiovisual artist residency at Nxt Museum and a collaboration project with Music Moves consisting of 11 accessible and inclusive ADE events, as well as a candlelit piano concert by Helena Basilova, and a wide range of mindful raving experiences.
ADE Business Hangout
Although the Amsterdam Dance Event business conference has been cancelled, the organization has opened its new ADE Business Hangout for business visitors in Fosbury & Sons to gather, network and participate in a number of networking events during ADE.
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
The Amsterdam Dance Event is organised by The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation.
Founding partner: Buma
Main partners: Heineken 0.0 | Desperados
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
Amsterdam Dance Event Completes Program
The Amsterdam Dance Event organisation, in collaboration with Amsterdam’s clubs and festival organisers, has confirmed over 350 Festival and Arts & Culture events in 140+ locations since the decision to move forward with its programming last month.
With less than one week to go, ADE has completed its full program of daytime events, taking place from October 13th through 17th. The city’s venues and organisers have shown remarkable resilience in making this achievement possible, and the organisation is looking forward to welcoming thousands of electronic music enthusiasts to Amsterdam. Among the confirmed artists are Animistic Beliefs, Armin van Buuren, Charlotte de Witte, Disclosure, Don Diablo, DJ Pierre, Elena Colombi, Hunee, Jeff Mills, Job Jobse, KI/KI, Luke Slater, Maya Jane Coles, Nina Kraviz, Paul Kalkbrenner, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Todd Terry, an ADE Special live concert by Weval x Metropole Orkest and many others. The full program can be found here.
ADE Arts & Culture
Aside from its festival program, ADE focuses on a variety of artistic disciplines surrounding electronic music culture through its new Arts & Culture program, showcasing artistic residencies, exhibitions, films, special performances and much more. Highlights include an audiovisual collaboration with Nxt Museum, a program to make dancefloors accessible to everyone in collaboration with Music Moves, and mindful raving experiences by Nelly Ben Hayoun, ARK Rave Studio plus more. The full program can be found here.
ADE in Conversation
Although ADE’s business conference has been cancelled, the organisation will be hosting a special edition of its ADE in Conversation show on Thursday, October 14th, starting at 5:30 PM CET. The free online event will be streaming live from a cutting-edge mixed reality environment, as part of an innovation showcase in collaboration with Felix Meritis and Ravel. The organisation invites both a physical and virtual audience to be present simultaneously and interact with the speakers during the live panel: Jon Vlassopolus (Global Head of Music, Roblox) and Oana Ruxandra (Chief Digital Officer, Warner Music Group) will dive into the opportunities in the virtual domain for music and entertainment. In addition, intergenerational visionaries DJ Pierre and Colin Benders join the show, demonstrating live on stage how DJ Pierre invented the sound of Acid House, discussing modern innovations in electronic music and even diving into possible futures.
Among the confirmed artists for ADE 2021 are:
999999999, Abstract, Abstract Division, Adana Twins, Afra, Afro Bro’s, Afrojack, Agent Orange, Airod, Alan Fitzpatrick, Alan Walker, Albert van Abbe, Alex Salvador, Amelie Lens, Amy Root, Ancel, Andhim, Anfisa Letyago, Animistic Beliefs, Antal, Armin van Buuren, Arp Frique, Bart Skils, Bastian, Bastienne, Ben Klock, Ben Sims, Benny Rodrigues, Black Sun Empire, BMBMND, Bokoesam, Bonnefooi, Brennan Heart, Buried Secrets, Carl Craig, CATSINKA, Charlotte de Witte, Chris Liebing, Chris Stussy, Chuckie, Cinthie, Colin Benders, Cosmic Force, Cybersex, Cynthia Spiering, Dam Swindle, Dave Clarke, Dax J, De Ambassade, De Lichting, De Sluwe Vos , Denis Stockhausen, Dimitri, Disclosure, DJ Bone, Dj Isis, DJ Pierre, Don Diablo, Dopebwoy, Dose Sampu, Dr. Rubinstein, Drumcomplex, DubVision, Dupleaux, DVS1, Eclair Fifi, Eelke Kleijn, Elena Colombi , Elias Mazian, Ellen Allien, Enrico Sangiuliano, Fadi Mohem, Fedde Le Grand, FemmeTastic, Firebeatz, FJAAK, Flava, Franca, Franky Rizardo, Freddy K, Fritz Kalkbrenner, Future:remnants, Gerd Janson, Ghost in the Machine, Gourment De Funk, Gui Boratto, Helena Basilova, Hernan Cattaneo, Honey Dijon, Hunee, Hyperaktivist, Ida Engberg, Identified Patient, I-F, IliassOpDeBeat, Interstellar Funk, ISAIAH, Ivo Janssen, James August, Jamie 3:26, Jarreau Vandal, Jayda G, Jeff Mills, Jennifer Cardini, Joachim Pastor, Job Jobse, Joran van Pol, Joris Voorn, Joseph Capriati, Joyhauser, JP Enfant, Julian Jordan, KI/KI, KiNK, KlangKuenstler, Kluun, Kölsch, Konstantin Sibold, Kraak & Smaak, Kremlin Disko, Kris Kross Amsterdam, KRTM, Lady Starlight, Lake Avalon, LEIA, Len Faki, Loco Dice, Lucas & Steve, Luciano, Lucien Foort, Luigi Madonna, Luuk van Dijk, Lyzza, Maceo Plex, mad miran, Mano Le Tough, Marco Carola, Markus Schulz, Mary Lake, Maya Jane Coles, Meetsysteem, Metropole Orkest , Michael Mendoza, Michel de Hey, Mike Williams, Minitech Project, Mirella Kroes , Miss Melera, Moksi, Monika Kruse, Nederlands Kamerkoor, Nick Warren, Nicky Romero, Nina Kraviz, Noneoftheabove, Nto, Obscure Shape, Oceanic , Odette, Ofenbach, Oscar Mulero, Palms Trax, Pan-Pot, PAPER CITIZEN$, Patrice Bäumel, Paul Kalkbrenner, Perc, Planetary Assault Systems , Pleasurekraft, Rebekah, Reinier Zonneveld, Reiss, Richie Hawtin, Rødhåd, Roman Flügel, Sam Feldt, Sam Paganini, San Proper, Sandrien, Sanja, Satoshi Yamamura, Secret Cinema, Seth Troxler, SHDW, SHΔRE, Sleazy Stereo, SNTS, Soichi Terada, Special Key, Spekki Webu, Spektre, Stephan Bodzin, Steve Taylor, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Surgeon, Sven Väth, The Blessed Madonna, The Martinez Brothers, The Partysquad, Tinlicker, Titia, Todd Terry, Ultra Naté, Vladimir Ivkovic, VNTM, Voigtmann, W&W, wAFF, Weval, Xenia , Young Marco, Yung Felix, ZOHAR and many more.
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
The Amsterdam Dance Event is organised by The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation.
Founding partner: Buma
Main partners: Heineken 0.0 | Desperados
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
ESNS Announce First Acts for 2022 Edition
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), the leading international platform for the European music sector is gearing up for its 2022 edition which will take place in Groningen from 19th to 22nd January. Due to the recent relaxation in the corona containment measures, the event will take place physically and registration for the conference is now open via ESNS.nl.
For the showcase festival, where emerging European talent presents itself to the Eurosonic visitors and the Dutch acts at Noorderslag, the first sixty names have been announced, including Sylvie Kreusch, For Those I Love, Daði Freyr, ascendant vierge, Froukje, Mimi Webb, Meskerem Mees and Travis Birds.
For the conference, ESNS has confirmed a keynote address with Urgenda director and 'leading global thinker' Marjan Minnesma, named most influential person in the field of sustainability in the Netherlands three years in a row. Also confirmed for a keynote interview with 'the one billion dollar man’ André de Raaff. He is the Dutch music entrepreneur who will invest a billion dollars over the next five years in acquiring copyright and master rights. In addition, there will be a keynote interview with Matt Schwarz (DreamHaus). DreamHaus is part of Eventim Live and organises festivals like Rock am Ring and Rock im Park. Anne Löhr (Mental Health in Music) is a psychologist, working together with musicians and music professionals to help them cope with the mental consequences of the corona crisis and much more.
Focus on Spain
During both the conference and the showcase festival, Spain will be the focus country for the coming edition. César Andión of The Spanish Wave and Live Nation Madrid comments: "We are looking forward to presenting 'Focus on Spain' at ESNS 2022, with a large number of panels and artists showing the power, quality and diversity of the Spanish music industry and its plethora of upcoming talents.” First confirmed Spanish acts for ESNS are: Carola Ortiz, Daniel Sabater, Dharmacide, Kai Nakai, Rodeo and Travis Birds.
The first acts for ESNS 2022
European artists will get the chance to present themselves at Eurosonic, and the first names have been announced. Among the first group of names, a selection has been made in collaboration with the European national radio stations who operate under the EBU (European Broadcasting Union) banner. In addition, six acts from the Focus on Spain have been confirmed. The acts are Airbag (bg, BNR), Alba August (se, SR/P3), Albertine Sarges (de), Amason (se), Amelie Siba (cz, CR/Radio Wave), Annie Taylor (ch, SRF3), ascendant vierge (fr/be), Ash Olsen (no, NRK P3), Ba. (lt, LRT Opus), Bel Tempo (lv, Latvijas Radio 5), Błoto (pl), Bruno Pernadas (pt, RTP/Antena 3), Bulp (sk, Radio_FM), Carola Ortiz (es), Charles (be, Tipik), CMAT (ie), Commander Spoon (be), Cyan Kicks (fi, YleX), Daði Freyr (is, RUV), Daniel Sabater (es), Dharmacide (es), Dino Brandão (ch), Duo Ruut (ee), Eydís Evensen (is), Florence Arman (at, ORF/FM4), For Those I Love (ie, RTÉ/2FM), Francis Of Delirium (lu, LUERSL/100.7), Gaia (it, RAI Radio 2), Hauptman (si, RTVSLO/Val202), Ivan$ito (dk), Jazzbois (hu), Kai Nakai (es), Kety Fusco (ch, RSI/Rete Tre), Kynsy (ie), LNDFK (it), Meskerem Mees (be), Mimi Webb (gb), Monsieur Doumani (cy), Naima Joris (be), Priya Ragu (ch, Couleur 3), Rita Ray (ee, ERR/Raadio 2), Rodeo (es), Sana Garić (rs, RTS/Radio Belgrade One), Shelter Boy (de, ARD), Sofie (at), Sparkling (de), Sylvie Kreusch (be, VRT Studio Brussel), Takeshi's Cashew (at), The Vices (nl, NPO 3FM), Théo Charaf (fr, Radio France), Travis Birds (es), Wet Leg (gb), Wu-Lu (gb), and Yard Act (gb).
The first seven names have been announced for Noorderslag, traditionally the cream of the latest crop of Dutch pop music; Antoon, Bob uit Zuid, Froukje, Goldband, Loupe, Mazey Haze and Nonchelange.
The full lineup is available here. More acts will be announced in the coming weeks.
Building Back Better Together
The music industry has been hit hard by the pandemic, which has now lasted more than a year and a half. The pandemic also showed how the music industry, both collectively and individually, needs to reinvent, improve and innovate. We can and must do better. Right now, on the eve of 'back to normal', we need to collectively ask ourselves whether we really want to go back to the old routine again. This is the time not only to do it better, but also to do it together; and Building Back Better Together, is the overall theme of the conference programme. With this, ESNS 2022 heralds the restart of a renewed festival season.
ESNS director Dago Houben says: “ESNS is an event representing the live industry in which networking is key. It is therefore inevitable that, now that the restrictions of the pandemic are diminishing, we are going to set up a physical event. We have found that there is a need for this among both artists and delegates. In keeping with this year's adage, Building Back Better Together, we are organising ESNS in physical form and taking some successful digital elements from the last edition with us.”
ESNS registrations and sustainability
ESNS has already taken a number of steps in recent years in the context of sustainability and intends to intensify this in 2022. For example, the organization has affiliated itself with the Green Deal Circular Festivals, a collaboration with European festivals, with the aim of operating in a circular manner by 2025. ESNS is aware of the fact that this process takes time and presents a large number of challenges, and the event wants to include delegates, visitors, artists and partners in the process in order to inspire each other with new initiatives. ESNS is including a Solidarity Eco Tax for the first time, in the form of an additional contribution for all visitors ESNS 2022, in an effort to offset the CO2 emissions generated by travel to and from the event.
Registrations for ESNS 2022 are open as from today via the ESNS website. There are a limited number of tickets available at the Early Bird rate of €275 (a discount of €150 on the walk-up rate of €450). Delegates who bought a ticket for the digital edition last year will receive a €50 discount, and tickets for Young Professionals (up to 28 years) are available for € 225. The Solidarity Eco Tax is € 12.50.
About ESNS
With over 350 acts, 40,000 visitors and 4,200 participating professionals, ESNS is the leading international platform for the European music sector. ESNS's mission is to generate more attention for European pop music and to provide European artists with an effective springboard to international success. The main activities are the conference, the festivals Eurosonic and Noorderslag and the two European projects: the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards and the European Talent Exchange Program (ETEP).
More info https://esns.nl/
Electronic Music Industry Bounces Back at Brighton Music Conference
“it's about trying to help others and trying to support others.” Carl Cox
Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK's foremost electronic music and networking event successfully hosted its 8th edition the prestigious British Airways i360 complex on Brighton’s beachfront from the 22nd to 24th September. The three day event featured over 200 speakers and 60 panels and talks across four theatres, with a program full of insightful talks, seminars and workshops focusing on inspiration and collaboration, rebuilding and rethinking to create a stronger and brighter future.
The event kicked off on Day 1 with a special welcome networking party hosted by Sentric Electronic on Wednesday 22nd September with dj’s Mollie Collins, George Smeddles and wAFF performing on the stunning roof terrace at Rockwater as the sunset over the city.
Day 2 of the conference program kicked off with a packed program featuring keynote interviews with Carl Cox and Matt Black (Coldcut). Other panels included; Discussing the Electronic Music Mental Health Report presented by AFEM, Celebrating, Championing and Honouring Women in Dance Music with Lady of the House, Representation and Visibility in Dance Music with Jaguar (BBC Radio 1), How to get your Music Signed, How the Events Industry Has Bounced back presented by Skiddle, Electronic Music on the Big Screen and Beyond in association with PRS and Masterclasses with Pioneer DJ, Point Blank and Future Music. The label lounge also returned giving producers that golden opportunity to sit down, for 1-to-1 immediate feedback with label heads including Armada, Axtone, and Champion Records.
During his Keynote Q&A Carl Cox gave an insight into his success:
“If I didn't have the passion for it I wouldn't be doing it. I think more than anything else, my success is probably down to that I assist and support others, it's not all about me at the end of the day.” He added “that's why I do it, as it puts smiles on people's faces, it's a positive movement, it's always been a positive movement and I think it will always become a positive movement because of who we are as people, who believe in what we do and why we do it and that's what drives me at the end of the day. So it's not all about me, it's about trying to help others and trying to support others.”
Day 3 begun with music masterclasses hosted by WaterBear and the Music Sync Surgery with Cavendish. Other panels included Overcoming Barriers to Entry in the Music Industry presented by Shesaid.so, How to Avoid Burnout with Getahead, The Beatport Annual Report, 25 Years of Hospital Records, 30 Years of Nervous Records, The Digital Toolkit for the Music Industry with Amplead, Harnessing the Power of Radio with istreem and a Keynote interview with legendary DJ Roger Sanchez.
During his Keynote interview Roger Sanchez gave some sound advice:
“Understand your own self worth, understand you have to invest in yourself...Labels/ radio/ tv would be nothing without content.” He added “ If you're a content creator you hold the keys to your future (dramatic pause)... CREATE”
During the event the BMC networking hub, Pro Meeting Lounge, and Exhibition/Tech and services zone gave delegates the much needed space to network and reconnect with each other with the Disco Bug hosted by istreem Radio providing the musical backdrop on the terrace with dj’s including; Lisa Loud, Steve Mac, Serge Santiago and Wax Worx. Meanwhile in the BMC Networking Hub dj’s taking to the decks included Carly Wilford and Ridney alongside local favourites Jenni Hipkiss, Mikee Hollywood and many more.
BMC also hosted exclusive dj sets in partnership with Beatport on the i360 Viewing Tower overlooking Brighton seafront, with Matt Black (Coldcut) and Ultra Music Presents with Martin Ikin performing on Thursday 23rd and Roger Sanchez and Amnesia Presents with Marco Faraone performing on Friday 24th September.
The official BMC Closing Party on Friday 24th September was hosted by Stompa Phunk at The WaterBear Venue with DJ’s Bushwacka! and David Parr.
Billy Mauseth, BMC Founder & CEO said:
“We are amazed at the support we have received from the industry and the enthusiasm of everyone who attended the event. It’s been inspiring seeing all the positivity and people networking and sharing ideas again. We hope that by us working hard to create a space for the industry to come together again after the pandemic has been beneficial to everyone and we can’t wait for BMC 2022.”
Save the Date for BMC 2022: 25th to 27th May 2022
More info on BMC here: https://www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk/
NOTES TO EDITORS:
For more info and photos from the event contact nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
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 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 also supports the charities Help Musicians UK and Last Night A DJ Saved My Life.
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Brighton Music Conference Kicks Off This Week
Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK's foremost electronic music and networking event takes place at the prestigious British Airways i360 complex on Brighton’s beachfront from 22nd to 24th September.
The conference program for the 8th edition will feature four Theatres, the BMC networking hub, the Pro meeting Lounge, and a specialised exhibition/tech and services zone. With over 200 speakers and 60 panels and talks, BMC21 will focus on shaping the future of the industry and uniting everyone in the electronic music industry after a devastating 18 months due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Newly confirmed speakers include; Andrew Salsano (Nervous), Archie Hamilton, Ashley Howard (PRS for Music), Charlotte Spillerova (Drumcode Records), David Courtney, Gavin Kingsley (The Radio Department), Hilit Kolet (Defected), Jay Cunningham (Denon DJ), Jim O'Regan (Paradigm Agency), Jody Ann Cato (Ninja Tune), Lil Rockit, Mollie Collins (Kiss FM), Lisa Loud, Maria May (CAA), Mark Lawrence (Black Rock Publishing), Michael Weiss (Nervous), Neil Evans (Amnesia), Teresa Moore (A Greener festival) and many more. (See full list of speakers below)
The conference program will feature an insightful program of talks, seminars and workshops focusing on inspiration and collaboration, rebuilding and rethinking to create a stronger and brighter future with topics including; Keynote Interviews with Carl Cox, Roger Sanchez and Matt Black (Coldcut), Dealing with Mental Health, Taking the Underground Back, How to Get Your Music Signed, Music Production & DJing, Studio Tips & Tricks, New Technology, Inclusivity, Overcoming Barriers to Entry in the Music Industry, 25 years of Hospital Records, 30 years of Nervous Records and the Beatport Annual Report.
As well as the conference there will also be many artists performing throughout BMC with a host of events and networking parties which can now be revealed. Exclusive networking parties will be held 450 feet above the city in the i360 observation pod with Matt Black (Coldcut) and Ultra Music Presents with Martin Ikin performing on Thursday 23rd and Roger Sanchez & Amnesia Presents with Marco Faraone performing on Friday 24th September. Getting the party started at the special welcome event on Wednesday 22nd September will be Mollie Collins and special guests performing on the roof terrace at the newest addition to Brighton & Hove beachfront, Rockwater. The Disco Bug will also return to BMC hosted by istreem Radio with their residents providing the musical backdrop on Thursday and Friday including; Wax Worx and special guests Steve Mac and Serge Santiago, whilst the BMC Networking Hub will feature sets from Carly Wilford and Ridney alongside local favourites Jenni Hipkiss and Mikee Hollywood and many more. The official BMC Closing Party on Friday 24th September will be hosted by Stompa Phunk at The WaterBear Venue with DJ’s Bushwacka! and David Parr.
The Label Lounge, returns on Thursday 23rd September sponsored by istreem. Taking place at the Tempest Inn, it gives producers that golden opportunity to sit down, for 1-to-1 immediate feedback with label heads. In this year’s lounge you’ll find; Armada, Axtone, Audio Rehab, Champion Records, Cheeky Trax, Sleazy Deep, IN-TUNE, Stress, Ear Wax/Shanghaied with more TBA. The last label lounge was an overwhelming success, resulting in no less than 18 tracks signed. Spaces are limited. Book your place click here.
Artists and speakers taking part in the 2021 event include; (In alphabetical order):
Adam Woolf, Aidan Culley, Aidan Lavelle, Alex Kenning, Ali Al-Ebrahim, Alon Shulman, Amy Lamé, Andre Berry, Andrew Salsano, Andrew Van G, Andrew Sharland, Andy Shiach, Angie B, Archie Hamilton, Arun Sethi, Ashley Howard, Aurelia Butler-Ball, Belinda Matwali, Ben Rubin, Ben Wynter, Belinda Matwali, Brandon Block, Bushwacka!, Caitlin O’Connor, Carl Cox, Carl Loben, Carly Heath, Carly Wilford, Chad Jackson, Charlie Tee, Charlotte Spillerova, Chøppersaurus, Christine Brown, Chris Goss, Chris Hamphire, Christopher Davies-Smith, Clara Suess, Cypherpunx, Damien Fell, Danny Howard, David Courtney, David Newton, Dean Marsh, Denney, DJ Phantasy, Ellie Talebian, Eve Horne, Evil 9, Gavin Kingsley, Gemma Hart, Georgina Cook, Greig Scott, Greg Marshall, Hatcha, Hilit Kolet, Naomi Fisayo, Huxley, Jack Collins, Jaguar, Jake Shillingford, Jane Third, Jansons, Jasmine Kent-Smith, James Bullock, James Wiltshire (Freemasons), Jamie Scahill, Jay Cunningham, Jenni Cochrane, Jess Bays, Jess Kidd, Jim Gash, Jody Ann Cato, John Monkman, John Truelove, Jules Kammann, Jim O'Regan, Just Her, Justin Robertson, Judge Jules, Karen Emanuel, Katherine Ellis, Kathy Brown, Keri Perkins, Krafty Kuts, Kris Toffer Lewis, Laila Mckenzie, LCY, Liam Norval, Lil Rockit, Lisa Loud, Lizz Cass, Lou Ellis, Louisahhh, Luke Brancaccio, Lynn Cosgrave, Lynden Campbell, Marco Faraone, Marina Palacios, Matt Black (Coldcut), Matt Priest, Mat Playford, Maria May, Martha Cleary, Martin Ikin, Mark Lawrence, Martje Kremers, Maxinne, Michael Boyce, Michael Kill, Michael Weiss, Miles Atmospheric, Mizbee, Mollie Collins, Neil Evans, Nick Evans, Nick Lawrence, Nicky Trax, Nikki McNeill, NOLAN, Nomine aka Outrage, Nurve, Pat Carr, Paul Arnold, Paul Wells, Peter van Dongen, Phil Morris, Professor Sam Warren, Rachel Barton, Rasha Shaheem, Richard Earnshaw, Rosie Lewis, Rowetta, Robbie Murch, Robert Luis, Roger Sanchez, Rupert Brown, Sacha Lord, Sacha Wall, Sally Freeman, Samatha Togni, Sara Al Hamad, Saytek Live, Simon Hills, Serge Santiago, Sergio Pimentel, Shino Parker, Si Truss, Silvia Montello, Silvana Kill, Sgt Pokes, Ski Oakenfull, Smokey Bubblin B, Sophie Lloyd, Steve Barrey, Steve Mac, Tammy Tinawi, Taz Matter, Teresa Moore, Tom Hines, Tracey Fox, Tristan Hunt, Wax Worx.
Speakers and representatives attending including (In alphabetical order):
ACS Custom, AFEM, A Greener Festival, AIM, Amplead, Amp Suite, Armada, AudioActive, Audio Lock, Audio Rehab, Axtone, Beatport, Bedrock, Berlin, Believe Digital, Big Star, BIMM, Black Rock Publishing, CAA, Cavendish Music, Champion Records, Cheeky Trax, Clintons, Critical Music, CTRL FRK, DJ Mag, Decked Out, Decoded, Defected, Denon DJ, Dream Team, Drumcode Records, Ear Wax, Education & Bass, Dolby Atmos, Elite Music Management, Fuga, Funktion One, Future Music, Get Ahead, Help Musicians UK, Hospital Records, Hot House, Iconic Underground, Identification of Music, In The Key Of She, IN-TUNE, Irwin Mitchell LLP, istreem Radio, Key Production Group, Kiss FM, Knee Deep In Sound, Lady of the House, Lime Blue, Listen Up Therapy, Liquorice Dragon Records, Loopmasters, Love Live Music, Manchester City FC, Mobilee, Motion Music Management, Moving the Needle, Nervous Records, Ninja Tune, NTIA, Paradigm Agency, Peak Music, Phase Transitions, Pioneer, Plugin Boutique, Point Blank, Posh Cockney, PRS for Music, Radio 1, RAM Records, #remarQabl, Remote Control, Sentric Electronic, Shanghaied, shesaid.so, Shogun Audio, Skiddle, Sleazy Deep, Sound Advice, Steinberg, Stompa Phunk, Stress, Suess Media, TikTok, The Logical Choice Group, The Radio Department, The Record Republic, T-Minus, Tru Thoughts, Truelove Music, Ultra Records, WaterBear, We Are Boogie Sound, We Are Grape, We Get Bands.
Find out more on the BMC 2021 Conference program and events here https://www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk/
BMC also supports the charities Help Musicians UK and Last Night A DJ Saved My Life.
Save the date for BMC 2021, September 22 to 24 (with the main conference being held on 23rd and 24th) More info on the event program and official events coming soon.
Tickets:
BMC Pro Pass - £149 + b/f (limited tickets available)
BMC Academy Pass (Sold out)
Buy tickets here: http://www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk/buy-tickets/
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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 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.
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Skiddle and NTIA Announce £50K of Bursaries to Bolster Events Industry
£50,000 OF GRANTS AVAILABLE AS SKIDDLE’S EVENTS REVIVAL FUND IS LAUNCHED AS PART OF NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NIGHT TIME INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION
Skiddle has today announced it will hand out £50,000 of bursaries to kickstart the events industry, as part of a new ongoing partnership with the Night Time Industries Association.
Skiddle’s Events Revival Fund, in partnership with the NTIA which promotes the unique contribution of the night time industry to the UK, will be awarded to events organisers in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales to help rebuild the industry in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The money will support events organisers and promoters who plan to put on events in bars and nightclubs in a bid to revitalise the events industry with much needed financial support after a considerable loss of earnings for many promoters and venues in the last eighteen months.
Skiddle and the NTIA is calling out for new and experienced event organisers to apply now, to win the funds to put on the very best live experiences around the country, giving a much needed boost to the industry, and reigniting the public’s love for live events.
New figures released by Skiddle show that consumers are indeed ready to enjoy live events again, with the company reporting an extra £1.4m in ticket sales to live events in the last six months as lockdown began to lift, with an increase of 400% in comparison to the same period last year (March - August). Overall Skiddle has seen a huge increase of 442% in ticket sales in 2021 vs 2020, with plans from the Government to scrap Covid passports for nightclubs and live events expected to push the trend even further.
Ben Sebborn, CTO at Skiddle said “We know firsthand how hard the industry has been hit in the last eighteen months, and now we are able to host and attend events once more. We want to make them the best we possibly can. We hope that the bursaries enable promoters and event organisers to put on an amazing series of events around the UK that may not have been possible without this financial support.”
Michael Kill CEO NTIA added, “The Night Time Economy and Events sector has continually been at the sharp end of the pandemic. We are now able to plan for the future, with the removal of challenging mitigations we are able to really focus on supporting grassroots promoters in building back and re-establishing a world leading industry across the UK. We hope this bursary will help grassroots promoters to re-invigorate their commitment and inspire new entrepreneurs to invest in the future of the events industry . ”
The bursaries in Skiddle’s Events Revival Fund are available to promoters, events or venues which are planning events this autumn, and can show that the additional funds will create an incredible experience for guests. Promoters, event organisers, and venue teams will be able to apply for the bursary via the Skiddle website, with applications remaining open from 1st - 31st October 2021. Bursaries will be awarded to successful applicants on a weekly basis, so that organisers can focus on the important bit - welcoming the UK back to live events!
Those who are interested in applying for the fund can register their interest here.
As part of a new, ongoing partnership Skiddle, the leading Events & What's On Guide website in the UK and the NTIA plan to help the industry get back on track after the pandemic, with the two businesses working together to provide a support package for NTIA members and Skiddle promoters.
The two businesses will focus on initiatives such as discussions and networking opportunities for promoters in monthly socials, workshops and 1 to 1 mentoring for young people looking to get into the events industry and promoter focus groups run by the NTIA.
In addition to this, NTIA will offer all Skiddle promoters a free membership and Skiddle is working with the NTIA on creating bespoke ticketing and marketing packages for all their current members.
Ben Sebborn of Skiddle added "The NTIA have done amazing work campaigning and supporting the hospitality and nightlife industries, especially in the past year, and so we’re really pleased to be an official partner going forward. Throughout the pandemic, Skiddle has put its promoters front and centre to accommodate their events amidst the changing rules, so this partnership is a natural coming together of shared values.”
“We're confident this new partnership with NTIA will rebuild the events industry through our joint initiatives such as promoter networking opportunities and roundtables. We're also passionate about building up the next generation of promoters which is why we're planning to launch workshops and mentoring for young people.”
More information on the partnership can be found at www.skiddle.com/ntia
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ADE Continues Festival Preparations Despite New Covid Regulations
ADE Festival will continue to take place as planned from 13th-17th of October, despite the newly announced Covid restrictions in the Netherlands, among which is the mandate that clubs, venues and indoor events are forced to close between 00:00 and 06:00.
Although directors Meindert Kennis and Jan-Willem van de Ven are baffled by the new set of regulations, the ADE team sees no objection against a solid and safe ADE Festival in accordance with the current restrictions. Over the coming days, the organisation and the city council are examining the details of the new regulations for each type of event within the total ADE offering.
“Although as of now a limited number of events have unfortunately been forced to cancel, plenty of organisers are still willing to go forward to have an amazing ADE Festival this year,” co-director Jan-Willem van de Ven stated.
The directors feel immensely supported by the positive energy and the resilience shown by Amsterdam's nightlife: “Ever since the press conference, we have been overloaded with messages from organisers willing to do everything they can to push forward with their events within the current measures,” added co-director Meindert Kennis. “And we want to do everything we can to support them in their efforts to get the live industry moving again.”
The ADE Festival program can be found on the Amsterdam Dance Event website.
ADE Conference
Due to months of regulatory uncertainties up until four weeks before the event, paired with strict conditions surrounding international travel, the renowned ADE conferences have been forced to cancel. “The decision to postpone ADE Pro, for many music professionals the most important business moment in the year, was especially difficult in the time that the industry needs it the most,” said the directors. “On top of that, we need all of our available resources to coordinate the ADE Festival events as efficiently, and to the best of our ability, within the few weeks we have left.”
ADE Pro conference ticket buyers will be contacted with more info within days.
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 event continues to grow and develop each year, with last year’s edition featuring over 2,500 artists and 600 speakers in almost 200 venues. 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
The Amsterdam Dance Event is organised by The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation.
Founding partner: Buma
Main partners: Heineken 0.0 | Desperados
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