European Festival Awards Announce Shortlists
With the 11th edition of the European Festival Awards set to take place on January 15th in
Groningen, The Netherlands, we’re announcing the shortlists for 14 of the ceremony’s categories.
Over 350’000 votes have been cast for the 2019 European Festival Awards in the main public categories. We’d like to extend a huge thank you to all of those who applied, voted, and otherwise participated in the Awards this year.
The shortlists...
The Brand Activation Award
Presented by: EMAC
Lowlands (The Netherlands) & Rabobank (Brasserie 2050) Open’er Festival (Poland) & Netflix (Stranger Things)
Øya Festivalen (Norway) & Fortum (The Green Rider)
Sziget Festival (Hungary) & IBIS (IBIS Music)
Untold (Romania) & KFC (Haunted Camping)
We Love Green (France) & Back Market (Back Market x We Love Green Circular)
The Take a Stand Award
Presented by: Take a Stand
Awake (Romania)
Das Fest (Germany)
Festival Svobody (Czech Republic)
Orange Blossom Special (Germany) Pol’and’Rock (Poland)
The Green Operations Award
Presented by: Go Group
Electric Castle Festival (Romania)
OpenAir St.Gallen (Switzerland)
Øya Festivalen (Norway)
PortAmérica (Spain)
Roskilde Festival (Denmark)
We Love Green (France)
The Health & Safety Innovation Award
Presented by: YES Group
Balaton Sound (Hungary)
Happiness Festival (Germany)
Pohoda Festival (Slovakia)
Wat en Schlick Festival (Germany)
Promoter of the Year
Alter Art (Poland)
Festival Republic (United Kingdom)
FKP Scorpio (Germany)
Goodlive (Germany)
MCT Berlin (Germany)
Pohoda Festival (Slovakia)
Primavera Sound (Spain)
Ruisrock (Finland)
Wacken / ICS (Germany)
Wepromote (Switzerland)
Agent of the Year
Presented by: IQ Magazine
Alex Bruford (ATC Live)
Angus Baskerville (13 Artists)
Ian Huffam (X-Ray Touring)
Kiki Ressler (KKT)
Lucy Dickins (WME)
Maria May (CAA)
Mike Malak (Paradigm)
Natasha Bent (Paradigm)
Paul Wilson (CAA)
Rob Challice (Paradigm)
The Award for Excellence and Passion
Alex Hardee
Barrie Marshall
Ben Challis
Codruta Vulcu
Daniel Fontana
Eric van Eerdenburg
Folkert Koopmans
Holger Jan Schmidt
Kim Bloem
Mikolaj Ziolkowski
Best Indoor Festival
Presented by: eps
Blues in Hell (Norway)
FOCUS Wales (Wales, UK)
Hamburg Metal Dayz (Germany)
Let it Roll Winter (Czech Republic)
MENT Ljubljana (Slovenia)
Mithra Jazz à Liège (Belgium)
Prognosis Festival (The Netherlands)
Reeperbahn Festival (Germany)
Sudwave – Festival & Convention (Italy)
Taksirat Festival (Macedonia)
Newcomer of the Year
Presented by: Eurosonic Noorderslag
Billie Eilish (US)
Black Midi (UK)
Fontaines D.C. (IRL)
Idles (UK)
Jessie Reyez (CA)
Lizzo (US)
Rosalía (ESP)
Sam Fender (UK)
Sea Girls (UK)
Slowthai (UK)
Line-Up of the Year
Glastonbury (United Kingdom)
Lollapalooza Berlin (Germany)
Lowlands (The Netherlands)
Open’er Festival (Poland)
Pohoda Festival (Slovakia) Primavera Sound (Spain) Pukkelpop (The Netherlands) Rock Werchter (Belgium) Sziget Festival (Hungary) Wacken (Germany)
Best New Festival
Afronation (Portugal)
FEST Festival (Poland)
Jika Jika (Northern Ireland)
Mystic Festival (Poland)
No Sleep Festival (Serbia)
REVOLT (Germany)
Best Small Festival
Arsenal Fest (Serbia)
Jazz in the Park (Romania) Leffingeleuren (Belgium)
Maifeld Derby (Germany)
No Sleep Festival (Serbia)
Roadburn Festival (The Netherlands) SHARPE Festival (Slovakia)
Szene Openair (Austria)
Tauron Nowa Muzyka Katowice (Poland)
Wacken Winter Nights (Germany)
Best Medium-Sized Festival
Presented by: Universe
Balaton Sound (Hungary)
Down The Rabbit Hole (The Netherlands)
Electric Castle (Romania)
Let it Roll (Czech Republic)
Melt Festival (Germany)
OFF Festival Katowice (Poland)
Orange Warsaw Festival (Poland) Pohoda Festival (Slovakia)
Sea Dance Festival (Montenegro)
We Love Green (France)
Best Major Festival
Lowlands (The Netherlands)
Exit Festival (Serbia)
FM4 Frequency (Austria)
HELLFEST (France)
Lollapalooza Berlin (Germany)
Nova Rock Festival (Austria)
Open’er Festival (Poland)
Pukkelpop (Belgium)
Rock Werchter (Belgium)
Sziget Festival (Hungary)
The winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be published mid of December 2019.
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
Italian Acts at ESNS 2020
Italy continues to showcase young talented musicians shaping and redefining Italian music in the context of pan European and global music communities. Ready to make their mark on this year's Eurosonic Noorderslag are 9 artists covering a diverse range of genres from neoclassical to shoegaze, Indie, rock, experimental electronic and tribal pop. These acts should be on your radar for 2020.
BowLand is a trippy electronic musical project born in Florence who have already made a name for themselves on the Italian X factor 2018 and have amassed over 2 millions Spotify streams.
Young neoclassical artist Bavota explores the possibilities and boundaries of the piano sound through improvisation and use of technology.
Born in Rio, raised in Miami and currently based in Milan, Emmanuelle has released two EPs produced and distributed by Deewee (the label of Soulwax / 2manydjs) with one track included in the soundtrack of the much acclaimed Dogman film.
Started in 2017, Eugenia Post Meridiem produce songs tinged with indie, folk, soul influences mixed with 60s and 70s psychedelic flavours and 90’s sound textures.
Bologna based producer and musician Julian Zyklus blends electronic beats with piano and synths crafting classical /ambient worlds. In 2017 he made a soundtrack for the Nat Geo musical contest Genius, receiving praise from the judges Lorne Balfe and Hans Zimmer.
Meduza have spent the year leading the charge in returning house music to daytime radio, and succeeding in their quest. Their debut release ‘Piece Of Your Heart’ has clocked up over 600 million streams globally and reached at #2 in the Official UK Charts.
Ponzio Pilates performed at Glastonbury in 2019 bringing an addictive mix of explosive twists, rhythmic litanies and danceable rituals to honour the Earth and the Cosmos.
Since the release of their self-titled debut album back in 2013, Rev Rev Rev have repeatedly been hailed as one of the finest new shoegaze bands. They received praise from BBC 6 Music, Drowned In Sound, Clash Magazine, Bandcamp Daily, NPR and played extensively across the UK and Europe.
Last but by no means least are the Milan based post punk shoegazers The Gluts who have a formidable reputation for their intense, deafening but fun-as-hell live shows.
More about The Artists...
Bowland
BowLand is a musical project born in Florence by three friends who come from Tehran. They find their roots in a space where shifting sonic textures and unusual sounds merge with ethereal voices and groovy rhythms. In 2018 they captured the attention of Italian X Factor audiences making it all the way to the finals. In December they release their new EP ‘Bubble Of Dreams’ that includes the single “Don’t Stop Me” that has clocked up more than 2 millions Spotify streams.
Genre: Trippy Electronic
If you like: The xx, Morcheeba
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wP8Zgqr5XdEcCPn97OBFl
Bruno Bavota
Bruno Bavota is a young Italian composer and multi-instrumentalist with seemingly boundless potential and an extraordinary gift for binding together intellectual and emotional aspects of life into powerful and profound songs. Although his early works attracted comparisons to the legendary Ludovico Einaudi, Bavota has increasingly found himself pursuing ways to distort and disturb traditional arrangements and melodies in pursuit of a more distinct resonance. Armed with a plethora of outboard effects pedals and processors, Bavota creates his songs through performance improvisation that infuses a genuine sense of tension and forward momentum and makes his work extraordinarily poignant.
Genre: Neoclassical/Experimental
If you like: Ludovico Einaudi, Ólafur Arnalds
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/22kkuXdiuYd7ISzXU5o7eH
Emmanuelle
Born in Rio, raised in Miami and currently based in Milan, Emmanuelle is a mysterious cosmopolitan musician, half producer and half chanteuse. Hers is a songwriting with an eclectic, nostalgic and dreamy approach, in a continuous journey through hypnotic landscapes away from the monotony of everyday experiences. Produced and distributed by Deewee (the label of Soulwax / 2manydjs), her two EPs have become instant classics with cult singles like ‘Free Hi-Fi Internet’ and ‘Italove’. The latter was included in the soundtrack of Matteo Garrone's acclaimed film Dogman presented at the Cannes Film Festival 2018.
Genre: Italo Disco
If you like: Giorgio Moroder, Daft Punk
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1C2Gz0VQuVWtaLWd54ujI5
Eugenia Post Meridiem
The story of Eugenia Post Meridiem starts in the summer 2017 when Eugenia (voice, guitar) met Matteo (bass), Giovanni (guitar, keys) and Matteo (drums, percussions). Following three months of travelling and intense music sessions in Lisbon, Eugenia returned to the project playing both solo and band sets in Genoa and in Liguria and releasing a series of tracks that showcased her remarkable vocals and songwriting potential. Mixing together indie, folk and soul influences with distinct flavours of 60s and 70s psychedelic trends, Eugenia Post Meridiem songs lean towards rough 90’s sonic textures. Their debut album “In Her Bones” came out in October 2019 via Factory Flaws Records.
Genre: Indie Rock Folk
If you like: Big Thief, Alice Phoebe Lou
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/47wCQih5a5wC9l3LqDRySE
Julian Zyklus
Bologna based musician and producer Julian Zyklus started playing piano when he was a child. After learning several instruments, he studied sound engineering and electronic music and later played piano and synths with various bands and artistic projects. In 2017 he made a soundtrack for the Nat Geo musical contest Genius where he received high praise from the competition judges Lorne Balfe and Hans Zimmer. His music blends the mechanical, cyclical nature of electronic beats with more organic classical and ambient textures. Pianos, loops, synthesizers and samplings come together in his melancholic soundscapes. His debut album “Four Dimensional Waves” was released in June 2019 by the Seattle electronic label Hush Hush Records.
Genre: Electronic, Ambient
If you like: Nils Frahm, Max Richter
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3aw1DOxYfpTUVnttSsYufT
Meduza
Meduza have spent the past year leading the charge in returning house music to daytime radio, and succeeding in their quest. Their debut release, ‘Piece Of Your Heart’ has now seen 600 million streams globally. A million sales in the UK alone placed the single at #2 in the Official UK Charts. This show of popularity has given the Milan natives multi Diamond, Platinum and Gold certifications around the world. The follow-up track ‘Lose Control’ has already made an unprecedented impact, reaching the UK Top40 in its first week and notching upward of 50 million streams with 25 million YouTube views in just a month. These successes are also bolstered by an impressive catalogue of remixes for the likes of MK, R+, Friendly Fires and Ritual that display not only Meduza’s signature sound and energy but also their raw ability to create stand out releases in a variety of musical contexts.
Genre: Dance
If you like: Diplo, Black Coffee
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0xRXCcSX89eobfrshSVdyu
Ponzio Pilates
Ponzio Pilates started life as a music collective jamming and gigging at the old fish market in Rimini. Their debut EP “Abiduga” came out of the collaboration with an artist Gola Hundun and was released in June 2016. In 2017 they embarked on the Pizza e Vongole Tour that extended into more than 50 shows in Italy and abroad. The band’s progressive stylistic presentation turned every concert into an addictive mix of explosive twists, rhythmic litanies and danceable rituals to honor the Earth and the Cosmos. In the autumn and winter of the following year Ponzio Pilates took spiritual refuge in isolation of the Romagna countryside and emerged with their first LP “Sukate” released in spring 2018.
Genre: Crazy Funky Punk
If you like: Fela Kuti, Tshegue
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3nyjyChrh3AAItJquTrQb0
Rev Rev Rev
Since the release of their self-titled debut album back in 2013, Rev Rev Rev – based in Modena, Italy – have repeatedly been hailed as one of the finest new shoegaze bands. They’ve received praise from BBC 6 Music, Drowned In Sound, Clash Magazine and Bandcamp Daily and taken their infamous live shows across the UK and Europe; sharing the stage with the likes of The Jesus and Mary Chain, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Telescopes and Ringo Deathstarr along the way. The band were invited at SXSW 2019, where their live set impressed Bob Boilen of All Songs Considered and earned them a feature on NPR's SXSW wrap-up as well as airplay on the network's radio stations. Produced by James Aparicio (Spiritualized, Dead Vibrations), the new album marks their signing to the London cult indie label Fuzz Club Records.
Genre: Shoegaze
If you like: The Horrors, My Bloody Valentine
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0osv6JQzCfTjwPAOKZlSBP
The GlutsThe Gluts are a powerful overload psychedelic noise punk. Play to believe and play it loud. The Milan based post punks are undoubtedly one of the loudest and most extreme bands in Italy. Over the past few years they have been playing packed out shows across the UK and Europe, building a formidable reputation for their intense, deafening but fun-as-hell live shows. The new album released on London’s Fuzz Club Records is a seven-track noise rock masterclass that can be challenging but always rewarding. It is a sound of a band heading for the top spot.
Genre: Rock/Post Punk
If you like: A Place To Bury Strangers, The KVB
Music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/13WOru4Cg1ZdszgnB1AU17
Contact
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
ESNS2020 Conference Update: ESNS Tech, Beercrate Sessions, EPIC, Focus on Switzerland, New Panels and MMETA's
With six weeks 'till ESNS and we'd like to get you up to speed on the conference, festival and the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards. It's all in this newsletter with a great new outline of the Saturday, new panels, sessions, the Tech programme, the European Production and Innovation conference and our focus on Switzerland.
A new Saturday Outline
On the Saturday of the event, ESNS Conference moves to a brand new conference centre: Forum Groningen. This allows the Saturday conference to be extended with a couple of hours. The conference is directly followed by Noorderslag Festival, which is taking place in the Oosterpoort as usual.
At the Oosterpoort there's a special early entrance for delegates who are visiting Noorderslag festival, which is giving them the opportunity to enter the venue before doors open for the regular Noorderslag audience. During Noorderslag, there's a special 'networking hub' in the heart of the Oosterpoort, where music professionals can meet up, hang out and network. This is exclusively accessible for conference delegates.
Two New Beer Crate Sessions...
Maria May - CAA (GB)
Maria May's roots in dance and electronic music run deep, with 22 years under her belt representing DJs and producers including David Guetta, Frankie Knuckles, Paul Oakenfold, David Morales and Soulwax. The veteran agent currently sits on the board of advisors of the Association For Electronic Music (AFEM). At CAA, May and her expanding global team have developed her division into a crucial player with a powerful roster including Black Eyed Peas, The Chainsmokers, Nicky Romero, Alle Farben and Paul Kalkbrenner.
Sophie Hunger (CH)
Since her last album, 2015’s Supermoon, Sophie Hunger has made major changes. She moved to Berlin, got passionate about analogue synths and electronic music – Berlin’s heartbeat. She exchanged her classical instruments for drum machines and computer software and decided to write a full English album. Recorded almost entirely solo, it’s a twilight journey through the mind of an artist who’s long been loved by musicians and continental connoisseurs, and is about to plant her flag in the Anglophone world.
Planet HipHop - Challenging the Unwritten Laws
Artists in the hip hop genre have chosen their own unique way of communicating with their audiences. They are challenging all the unwritten laws of the pop and rock industry. What can we all learn from the urban approach to music, booking and promoting a show, selling tickets and performing live? With Maarten van Vugt - Mojo Concerts (NL), Julian Gupta - Melt Bookings, Splash (DE), Anna Brink - Live Nation (DK) moderated by Beckie Sudgen - X-ray Touring (GB).
Festivals & Ticketing...
The Boutique Festival Panel
Consolidation at the top end of the festivals business is placing many of Europe’s best known events in the hands of corporate owners, but just what effect is this having on the smaller, boutique events? With many artists now signing festival tour contracts with specific festival groups, is there a need for boutique event bookers to re-think their programming strategies? And while statistics suggest fans are more willing to visit smaller festivals, is there a danger that the powerful corporates are trying to squeeze out the competition in the boutique sector? With Rui Torrinha - Westway Lab (PT), Christof Huber - OpenAir St.Gallen (CH), Emma Zillmann - Bluedot | Kendall Calling (GB) and Dimitris Voglis - Release Athens (GR), moderated by Gordon Masson - IQ Magazine (GB)
Face-value European Alliance for Ticketing (FEAT)
Despite numerous measures to curb ticket scalping, it remains a sticky issue that just won’t go away. Bringing together a spectrum of industry and political figures across Europe, FEAT’s panel will look to debate the effectiveness of different approaches and whether it’s possible to reach a consensus on what a Europe-wide solution might look like. The panel will also look beyond legislation to more contentious issues, such as fans rights to resell their tickets in all circumstances, stock allocation and the role of the primary market. With Neo Sala - FEAT / Dr Music (SE) and Peter Kwint - Socialist Party (NL), moderated by Sam Shemtob - FEAT (GB)
Inspirational Sessions...
She.grows Mini-Mentor Program
ESNS and shesaid.so Amsterdam are teaming up for an inspirational mini-mentor program for the next generation of female professionals in the music industry at the ESNS 2020. Aspiring female professionals (between 20 - 25 years old) can get linked up with one of the ten mentors, establishing new connections, opportunities and inspiring talks for everyone involved. Sign up here
Interview with Jon Ola Sand - Eurovision Song Festival
The last job Jon Ola Sand will do as the Eurovision Song Contest’s Executive Supervisor is the event's 65th edition in Rotterdam, 2020. Interviewed by Helienne Lindvall, Jon Ola will share his views on the biggest media event in Europe, and share some behind the scene stories. A truly unique insight in the complexity and the immense mediascope for European music.
European Production and Innovation Conference (EPIC) at ESNS 2020
EPIC offers three full days covering the most current topics and innovations within all that has to do with event production. From volunteers, suppliers and industry association to (technical) producers. From logistics, data analytics to health & safety and sustainability. Simply all that is indispensable to enable high-quality technical event productions within clubs, and festivals.
Focus Country Switzerland at ESNS 2020
As the focus country of ESNS 2020, Switzerland are hosting a variety of events in Groningen. Register here to meet the most relevant Swiss labels, managers, promoters, associations and artist representatives during the ‘Meet the Swiss Speedmeetings’ in their exclusive Focus Lounge.
On Thursday evening the Swiss will give you a warm welcome in the Stadsschouwburg with food, drinks and a very special show of Sophie Hunger & Julian Sartorius. On Friday, the panel ‘Diversity Roadmap’ will present good arguments, simple recommendations and potential measures for accommodating diversity and equality in clubs and at festivals, and a Beer Crate Session with Sophie Hunger.
SAY HI! Soundwalks
During the SAY HI! Soundwalks on Thursday and Friday morning, groups of 10 to 12 persons will be guided through some very special locations in Groningen where various Swiss artists will offer intimate insights into their musical activities. Sign up here.
Swiss vs Dutch Cheesecontest
The Netherlands and Switzerland – two countries famous for their cheeses – invite you to a sound & flavour experiment: a Gouda vs. Gruyère contest. Open your mouth and your heart, and vote for your favourite cheese! More information here
New Panels Added at the Tech Programme
The (Almost Free) Tech Tools You Can Use to Build a Career
There is today an incredible array of powerful tools available, offering world class data insights to build a fanbase, market to them and be in control of your career. This panel will discuss how building a successful business and career starts at almost free, and will also be examining the power of the classic strategic move. With Adam Perry - Bloodhound Gang (GB), Tom Burris - ie:music (GB) and Robby Towns - Good Cop Bad Cop (US), moderated by Gary Smith (GB)
Paying Songwriters Within 24 Hours Rather Than 2 Years
Can we really pay songwriters much faster than is currently the case? A recent industry pilot by Teosto, BMAT & Revelator showed that they were able to pay royalties within 24 hours to 19 different rights-holders. But how does that happen? Some of the leaders in this field discuss how the industry can work together to ensure that songwriters can get paid faster. With Mandy Aubry - Songtrust (GB), Turo Pekari - Teosto (FI) and Sammy Andrews - Deviate Digital (GB), moderated by Chris Carey - Media Insight Consulting (GB).
Radio Models Making Sense in a Changing World...
Radio Models in 2020
Key factors in the development of successful radio models might be Digital Audio Broadcasting replacing FM broadcasting, adapting new ways of communicating and diffusing content to attract listeners and internet radio. How can the medium radio remain the simple and direct way to capture the hearts of its listeners? Glenn Peoples from Billboard Magazine (US) will quiz Marta Salicru - Radio Primavera Sound (ES), Sharid Alles - 3FM (NL), Millie Carter - BBC Introducing (GB) and Kevin Cole - KEXP (US) about their strategies
All for One… Thing: Supporting New Music
All for on thing, and for an important thing: we’re all for supporting new emerging artists. Indeed, public service broadcasters have been key in unearthing, supporting and promoting up-and-coming bands and artists over the years. What’s the score today? Others are doing it too, but the on-air and online reach of radio channels remains unique. with Tom Billington - BBC (GB), Rachel Davies - BBC (GB), Jurriën Haverlag - NPO (NL), Sam Vuillermoz - mx3 (CH) and Joris Jonckheer - VRT (BE), moderated by Menno Visser - VPRO (NL)
Music Moves Europe Talent Awards
The ceremony for the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards, the EU prize for popular and contemporary music, takes place on January 17 at ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) in the Stadsschouwburg of Groningen, the Netherlands. During the ceremony, eight winners selected by an expert jury plus the Public Choice Winner will be revealed. The ceremony starts at 19:00 hrs.
Central to the ceremony is the celebration of emerging European musical talent. During a lively sixty minutes show designed by Guy Weizman (Noord Nederlands Toneel), the winners will receive an award and an amazing prize package focused at boosting their international careers. After the ceremony, all nominees present in Groningen will perform live across the city as an official part of the ESNS festival.
Contact
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
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Music Moves Europe Talent Awards Show Ceremony Announced
The ceremony for the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards, the EU prize for popular and contemporary music, takes place on January 17 at ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) in the Stadsschouwburg of Groningen, the Netherlands. During the ceremony, eight winners selected by an expert jury plus the the Public Choice Winner will be revealed. The ceremony starts at 19:00 hrs.
Central to the ceremony is the celebration of emerging European musical talent. During a lively sixty minutes show designed by Guy Weizman (Noord Nederlands Toneel), the winners will receive an award and an amazing prize package focused at boosting their international careers. After the ceremony, all nominees present in Groningen will perform live across the city as an official part of the ESNS festival.
Music Moves Europe Talent Awards 2020 nominees
Announced in September during Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg, the 16 nominees for this year’s awards are:
5K HD (AT) * Anna Leone (SE) * A u/Ra (DE) * Beast In Black (FI) * Charlotte Adigéry (BE) * Flohio (UK) * Fontaines D.C. (IE) * girl in red (NO) * Harmed (HU) * Hugo Helmig (DK) * Kimberose (FR) * Meduza (IT) * Naaz (NL) * Perfect Son (PL) * Pongo (PT) * Tribade (ES)
Prize package
There are eight jury awards to be handed out during the ceremony. Each winner selected by the jury receives a prize worth € 10.000- funded by the EU programme Creative Europe, to be spent towards promoting their international careers. A total of € 7.500 of the prize package covers all expenses made for promotion and/or touring. Additionally, winners get a business package of the value of € 2.500 on targeted training provided by our music industry partners: the live sector (Liveurope, Yourope and Live DMA), the recording industry (IMPALA and Digital Music Europe), the International Music Managers Forum (IMMF) and co-organizers of the awards Reeperbahn Festival and ESNS. The European Music Exporters Exchange (EMEE) helps winners navigating through this list of tailored services.
Public Choice Winner
Since the nominees were revealed at Reeperbahn Festival, fans across Europe could choose their favorite emerging European artist through an online vote. The winner of the Public Choice Award 2020 receives a monetary prize of € 5.000 and is offered to play a filmed music session at the Deezer Studios in Paris. This is part of the contribution made by Digital Music Europe and is presented by Deezer.
Music Moves Europe
Music is one of the most popular forms of art, widely consumed, and a vibrant expression of Europe's cultural diversity. Music Moves Europe, the overarching framework for the European Commission’s initiatives and actions in support of the European music sector, aim to help the music sector flourish by, among other things, supporting the annual Music Moves Europe Talent Awards.
The Music Moves Europe Talent Awards are co-funded by Creative Europe, the EU funding programme for the culture and audiovisual sectors, and are implemented in close cooperation with the European Commission. The awards are organized by ESNS and Reeperbahn Festival, in partnership with Yourope, Independent Music Companies Association (IMPALA), International Music Managers Forum (IMMF), Liveurope, Live DMA, European Music Exporters Exchange (EMEE), Digital Music Europe (DME) and media partner European Broadcasting Union (EBU) who all contribute to the prize package inclusive to the awards. The awards receive the support from the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Province of Groningen and the City of Groningen.
More about the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards
https://musicmoveseuropetalentawards.eu/about/
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Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
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BRIGHTON MUSIC CONFERENCE AWARDED FOR COMMITMENT TO ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC AT THE AMBASSADORS OF THE NIGHT AWARDS
At the Ambassadors of the Night Awards the NTIA presented The Bright Music Conference with an award for their work and commitment to developing awareness and education of the UK Electronic Music Scene internationally within the NTE.
Says Michael Kill (NTIA): "We feel that the work that you have done is exceptional and represents exactly the type of initiative and entrepreneurial spirit which leads the way for the NTE."
On the night the award was presented by DJ Mag Editor Carl Loben, who praised the event in his speech.
Said Billy Mauseth (BMC): "BMC are honoured to get this award and we are all over the moon! We just want to thank all our speakers, sponsors and artists who attend year after year and see our vision of creating a more successful and sustainable electronics music industry."
The event which took place at The Hippodrome Casino Leicester Square. included a host of inspirational speakers including Ariel Palitz, Nightlife Mayor of NYC, Rafael Espinal Jnr, City Council Member Brooklyn Borough President Candidate and Inspector Daryl Lyon, Northamptonshire CIRV Scheme, who highlighted how the night time industry contributes to society and culture and is a valuable ecosystem that the government should support.
The Ambassadors of the Night Awards were created in 2018 to publicly recognise key voices within the Night-Time business sector, whose work has not only achieved some great things for our industry but significantly contributed to the enhancement of our communities, strengthened both cultural and economic growth and we aspire to be part of this group that lead change within our industry.
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. It is attended by 1000s of experienced music industry professionals, the next generation of DJs, producers as well as electronic music enthusiasts.
More info on the Brighton Music Conference here: https://www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk
More info on the awards and the NTIA here: https://www.ntia.co.uk/
#Savenightlife
Brighton Music Conference 2020 will take place from 22nd to 24th April.
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
ETEP 2019 Final Results: 391 shows by 164 acts
The ESNS Talent Exchange Programme continues to lead the way in offering international opportunities for artists.
With this years’ last ETEP festivals; Les Trans
and Taxirat, kicking off on this week, the ETEP year has come to an end. Time
to review the year whilst looking towards the future.
Next year, ETEP will offer opportunities for European artists in even more countries, adding two new export offices: Music Export Denmark and Music Latvia. Additionally, ETEP aims to have 11 non-European ETEP festivals in 2020. The first has just been confirmed: Playtime festival in Mongolia!
ETEP 2019: 391 shows by 164 acts in 36 countries
2019 offered ETEP shows by acts from 28 different countries. Acts from Great Britain (31 acts, 96 shows), The Netherlands (22 acts, 49 shows), Ireland (11 acts, 39 shows), Belgium (14 acts, 37 shows) and France (14 acts, 32 shows) were booked for the most ETEP festivals.
ETEP 2019 Artist Chart
- Fontaines D.C. (ie) - 14 shows
- Black Midi (gb) - 9 shows
- Flohio (gb) - 9 shows
- Elderbrook (gb) - 8 shows
- Pip Blom (nl) - 8 shows
- Mavi Phoenix (at) - 8 shows
- SEA GIRLS (gb) - 7 shows
- girl in red (no) - 7 shows
- Penelope Isles (gb) - 7 shows
- Iris Gold (dk) - 7 shows
ETEP 2019 Top acts by country
- Fontaines D.C. (ie) – 14 shows
- Black Midi (gb) – 9 shows
- Pip Blom (nl) – 8 shows
- Mavi Phoenix (at) – 8 shows
- girl in red (no) – 7 shows
- Iris Gold (dk) – 7 shows
- Whispering Sons (be) – 6 shows
- Yegor Zabelov (by) – 6 shows
- Gato Preto (de) – 5 shows
- RENDEZ VOUS (fr) – 4 shows
New partners, offering even more opportunities:
Two new partners will join ETEP in 2020. export offices Music Export Denmark and Music Latvia will be supporting our quest to help the international careers of European artists. The support of these export offices helps ETEP in the education and promotion of the acts participating in the programme. Export offices from: Austria, Belgium, Catalonia, Czechia, Estonia, Italy, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Switzerland alongside Yourope and the PRS Foundation are already supporting ETEP.
ETEP Festival Chart
- The Great Escape (gb)- 26 ETEP acts
- Reeperbahn Festival (de) - 24 ETEP acts
- Iceland Airwaves (is) - 16 ETEP acts
- Sziget (hu) - 12 ETEP acts
- Waves Vienna (at) - 11 ETEP acts
- Dour Festival (be) - 10 ETEP acts
- Winterthurer Musikfestwochen (ch) - 9 ETEP acts
- Europavox (fr) - 8 ETEP acts
- Haldern Pop (de) - 8 ETEP acts
- Les Nuits Botanique (be) - 8 ETEP acts
ETEP would
not be possible without all the partners involved. The festivals play a great
role in offering these emerging acts an opportunity to present themselves to an
audience of international music lovers. We have started adding festivals from
outside of Europe in order to grant the artists further opportunities to expand
their careers outside their home countries, aiming to have 11 non-European
festival participants in 2020.
About ETEP
The European Talent Exchange Programme (ETEP) was introduced in 2003 to stimulate the exchange of European artists across Europe, and would not be possible without the funding of the support programmes for culture by the European Union. ETEP has been one of the very first programmes to support popular music on a European level. Currently ETEP receives funding by the sub-programme "Culture" as part of Creative Europe. To find out more about Creative Europe, please check https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/creative-europe/node_en
An initiative of
ESNS, ETEP facilitates the bookings of European acts on European
& international festivals outside their home countries and generates
extensive media exposure for these artists in cooperation with the European
Broadcasting Union (EBU) public radio stations, as well as national and
international media. Additionally, ETEP actively cooperates with 16 music
export offices. This way, ETEP aims to give a boost to the
international careers of European artists and highlights the
participating ETEP festivals.
Since the start of the programme ETEP has facilitated 4.392 shows by 1.609 acts in 38 countries, and we are very proud to have contributed to the careers of so many talented European acts. Many acts that received support from ETEP at the start of their careers have grown out to be very successful. Over the past 17 years, acts such as Agnes Obel, Ásgeir, Ben Howard, Benjamin Clementine, Calvin Harris, Franz Ferdinand, James Blake, MØ, Noisia, Selah Sue, The Editors, The Kooks, The XX, Within Temptation and Years & Years have greatly benefited from the support of the ETEP programme. More recently, acts such as Fontaines D.C., girl in red, Mavi Phoenix, Pip Blom, Idles, Shame, Alma, Aurora and Dua Lipa played some of their first international shows with the support of the European Talent Exchange Programme.
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
Event PR | Festival PR
Iceland’s Most Unique Festival, Secret Solstice Announces Its First Acts For 2020 With Cypress Hill, Lil Pump, Primal Scream, TLC, Meduza, Regard + More
The midnight sun festival returns to the world’s most northerly capital, Reykjavík for their seventh edition. Featuring three days of endless sun, music, culture and one-of-a-kind music & nature in the land of fire and ice.
Super Early Bird Weekend Passes On Sale Now
www.secretsolstice.is
June 26-28, 2020
Reykjavík, Iceland
Secret Solstice, is pleased to announce the phase one lineup for its seventh edition
this June 26 - 28, 2020 in Reykjavík,
Iceland. Taking place once again
during 72 hours of continuous sunlight from the Nordic islands fabled Midnight
Sun. Performing
in Iceland for the first time, Secret Solstice is proud to present pioneering
Grammy-nominated Latino-American hip-hop collective, Cypress Hill, rising star and American rapper/songwriter Lil Pump, British indie-rock band, Primal Scream and global r’n’b two timed RIAA diamond
certified supergroup, TLC as the
first festival headliners for Secret Solstice 2020. Featuring 20+ acts across rock music, dance music,
hip hop and house music including Meduza,
Regard, Hayden James, Hot Dub Time
Machine and many more.
Boasting naturally breathtaking landscapes and scenery, attendees will have the
opportunity to experience a uniquely memorable music festival while bathing in
beauty of Iceland under the 72 hours of non-stop sunlight.
With an innovative sound that paved
the way for a new style of hip-hop, Cypress
Hill will bring their legendary mix of intense rhymes and their instantly
recognisable Latin swagger to headline the Secret Solstice’s Valhalla main stage on Saturday, June
27. As the first Latino American hip-hop group to go platinum
with hits including - “Insane in the Brain” and “Hits from The Bong” Cypress
have embedded themselves in pop culture and hip hop history with over 20 millon
albums sold, sold out global shows and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in
2019. On Saturday, June 27 rap star, Lil Pump, will make his Icelandic debut
on the main stage with his hypnotic flow and mischievous flair. Lil Pump, burst onto the rap scene in
2017 with his viral smash hit “ Gucci Gang” and chart success and platinum
certification followed. With an enormous social media following and increasing
popularity, his success continues to grow. One of the best-selling
American girl-groups of all time, TLC will
start off the festivities on the headline stage on opening night of Secret
Solstice, Friday, June 26 with an
endless catalogue of timeless monikers including “Waterfalls”, “Creep” and No
Scrubs”. TLC have cemented
themselves as one of the greatest legacies in music history with sales of 70
million records worldwide and four GRAMMY Awards, their inimitable style has
garnered fans around the world. Headlining on the closing day of the festival,
Secret Solstice welcomes the influential rock band Primal Scream to the Valhalla stage on Sunday, June 28.
At the forefront of Britsh indie-pop scene, they changed the scene in the 80s and 90s and have embraced
everything from psychedelic pop to degenerate rock’n’roll; euphoric rave to
industrial gloom, constantly redefining their sound and breaking down
musical boundaries.
Festival-goers
can look forward to performances from one of the hottest dance acts around,
Italian multi Diamond, Platinum and Gold certified dance trio Meduza, famed for “Piece Of Heart”,
their debut release with over 600 millon streams worldwide, Kosovo-born deep
house dj/producer Regard whose hit
“Ride it”went viral on Tik Tok,
Spotify and Apple music this year.
Critically acclaimed Australian dj, Hayden
James will bring his soulful house jams to Iceland this summer and fellowAustralian dj and international music
phenomenon Hot Dub Time Machine,
will also showcase his popular genre crossing, dance-through-the-decades,
audio-visual performance. With an indescribable sound and innovative use of
vocals, Norwegian musical outfit, Sturle
Dagsland will play Secret Solstice for the first time. Attendees can also look forward to some of Iceland’s biggest acts and
up-and-coming talent including seasoned musician and singer/songwriter, Krummi who will bring his concoction of country, folk, rock n roll
and blues with soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics to Secret Solstice for the
first time, GKR will be back on the
festival stage with his energetic and colourful style of rap. Returning
after stellar performances at last years event, Sprite Zero Klan the quirky rap duo with big ambitions in 2020 for
their playful approach to music and catchy tunes, Jói Pé og Króli the popular
young, multi-talented rap group, Berlin-based electronic artist Rokky, and rap
artists Elli Grill and Séra Bjössi.Debuting for the first time on the Secret Solstice stage,
chart topping new rapper 24/7, half-Icelandic, half-Russian emerging rap act Danill, videographer turned recording
artist Tómas Welding and local
newcomer and self-produced songwriter Frid,
who emerged onto the local scene in 2018 with hypnotising vocals, melancholic
synths and an equally mesmerizing debut video. Rounding out the first offering
of local talent is producer and dj Ingi
Bauer.
Since
launching in 2014, Secret Solstice is known for its unconventional
distinguishing features, from their eclectic lineup set against endless
sunlight and stunning natural backdrops to its bucket-list worthy,
ultra-exclusive side events, and their commitment to reducing environmental
impact by using green energy and sustainable power. Entering into its seventh
edition, the destination festival is a not-to-be-missed summer event for a
diverse audience of festival-goers looking to take their music festival
experience to the next level. From first timers and adventure and activity
seekers to music lovers and culture and nature explorers, Secret Solstice
continues to bring something new, international and exciting to the small
northerly transatlantic island.
Premiering alongside super early-bird passes is the
Official Secret Solstice 2019 After Movie. Capturing the best festival
highlights, fans can relive the experience on the Secret Solstice website and on their social channels.
Super Early Bird weekend passes are available from $120
USD/ €109 while stocks last with VIP weekend passes on sale now from $320 USD/
€291 at www.SecretSolstice.is. Secret Solstice will cater to young festival-goers again
this year with Youth weekend passes on sale from $120 USD/€109 and free entry
given to children 12 years old and younger. For music-lovers looking for a
high-end festival experience, Secret Solstice offers its luxury limited
availability super VIP pass, Oðinn with special pass perks including
complimentary drinks and refreshments on-site, exclusive Oðinn VIP bars,
priority entry, a private Oðinn chill out lounge, premium viewing area and 20%
off side events, plus more benefits to be announced.
TICKET INFORMATION
Early Bird Weekend Passes:
Super Early Bird Passes from $120 USD | €109 | £94 | 14990ISK
Early Bird Passes from $160 USD | €146 | £125 | 19990ISK to be released
Youth Weekend Pass (13-17) from $120 USD | €109 | £94 | 14990ISK
VIP Weekend Pass (18+) from $320 USD | €291 | £189 | 39990ISK
Oðinn Weekend Pass (18+) from $1254 USD | €1099 | £949 | 149990ISK
Kids Pass Free for children 12 years and under
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Direct flights to Reykjavík, Iceland are available from Europe, North America, Canada and Russia
Full tour
packages including tickets and accommodation with Iceland’s top services
including hotels, rentals, and airport transfers will also be available for the
2020 edition through the Secret
Solstice website. More details coming soon!
Stay tuned for the phase two lineup announcement coming soon!
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
28 new acts ESNS added to 2020 line-up
ESNS (Eurosonic
Noorderslag) had added 28 emerging acts to its line-up today. Alice Boman,
Crystal Murray, Melenas, Thomas Azier and Working Mens Club are among the
confirmations for Eurosonic, as well as the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards
nominees Anna Leone and Flohio. Dutch acts like Davina Michelle, Roxeanne Hazes
and Willie Wartaal have been added to the Noorderslag schedule, which brings
the current total of confirmation close to 300.
The newly confirmed acts for Eurosonic are: Alice Boman (se), Anna Leone (se), Benny Sings (nl), Crystal Murray (fr), De Ambassade (nl), Flohio (gb), Johnny Mafia (fr), Marko Markovič (rs), Melenas (es), Nona (nl), Sloper (be/nl), Thomas Azier (nl), Violet Days (se) and Working Mens Club (gb). For the Noorderslag festival the following Dutch acts have been added; A.Rose, Ashafar, Davina Michelle, EAUXMAR, Gaidaa, Goldband, Joost, Lars And The Magic Mountain, Paracetamøl, Personal Trainer, Roxeanne Hazes, This is LOVSKI, Vic Willems and a dj set by Willie Wartaal.
Listen to ESNS acts playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5cRLHWNAgLUNVlEXel4sUn?
Tickets & registrations
The presale for ESNS festival tickets are available via www.esns.nl. Registrations for the ESNS conference are currently available via esns.nl. The deadline to register for the late rate is on November 28.
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. ESNS stages more than 350 showcases alongside offering a full conference programme of around 150 panels and keynotes, alongside multiple networking opportunities and award ceremonies. The event attracts more than 4,000 conference delegates from all sections of the entertainment industry, including representatives of over 400 festivals. This year’s focus country is Switzerland. https://esns.nl/
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Event PR | Festival PR | Consultant | Marketing
ESNS adds 87 emerging artists to Eurosonic 2020 line-up
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) has added 87 emerging artists to the Eurosonic line-up. Among the newly confirmed acts are Duncan Laurence (nl), Moyka (no), Blanche (be), The Homesick (nl), Lankum (ie), Johan Papaconstantino (fr), Martyn Heyne (de) and Alfie Templeman (gb). Also coming to Groningen are Cella, La Colère, Ramin & Reda, Sophie Hunger & Julian Sartorius from focus country Switzerland.
All of today’s confirmations are: Alexander Oscar (dk), Alfie Templeman (gb), Anger (at), Ätna (de), Bang Bang Romeo (gb), Barney Artist (gb), Becky Hill (gb), BeraadGeslagen (be), Blanche (be), Blondage (dk), BLVTH (de), Bobby Oroza (fi), Boundaries (dk), BowLand (it), Bratři (cz), Brihang (be), Catastrophe (fr), Cell7 (is), Cella (ch), DC Salas live (be), Declan J Donovan (gb), Delilah Montagu (gb), Duncan Laurence (nl), DZ'OB (ua), Eefje De Visser (nl), Evija Vēbere (lv), Fehdah (ie), Fulco (be), Gabriel Ólafs (is), Genuine Jacks (sk), Griff (gb), Haiku Garden (si), Hardwicke Circus (gb), Het Zesde Metaal (be), Horsy (pl), I See Rivers (no/gb), JFDR (is), JNR Williams (gb), Johan Papaconstantino (fr), Joy Crookes (gb), Jules Ahoi (de), Julian Zyklus (it), Junior Brother (ie), Kai Schumacher (de), Karel (nl), Keeley Forsyth (gb), Ko Shin Moon (fr), Kosmo Sound (be), La Colère (ch), Lankum (ie), Lewsberg (nl), Lie Ning (de), Livløs (dk), Mart Avi (ee), Martyn Heyne (de), Miraa May (gb), Mischa Blanos (ro), Mottron (fr), Moyka (no), Murman Tsuladze (ge), Nathan Ball (gb), Niels Broos (nl), Ponzio Pilates (it), President Bongo (be), Ramin & Reda (ch), Rev Rev Rev (it), Sam Tompkins (gb), Sillyboy's Ghost Relatives (gr), sir Was (se), Sólveig Matthildur (is), Some Sprouts (de), Sophie Hunger & Julian Sartorius (ch), Sorcha Richardson (ie), Sorry (gb), Spinvis (hat Fernweh) (nl), Stake (be), Tamzene (gb), teepee (cz), The Clockworks (ie), The Homesick (nl), The New Death Cult (no), Tús Nua (hr), Westerman (gb), Winnie Raeder (gb), Wolf & Moon (de), Yawners (es) and Zwangere Guy (be). The previously announced show by Prudence (fr) has been cancelled.
ESNS will be adding more up-and-coming European artists to its line-up in the coming weeks.
The festival, with showcases by around 350 acts from Europe, takes place in the city of Groningen, the Netherlands, from January 15 - 18, 2020.
Tickets & registrations
Festival tickets for ESNS are on sale, as well as registrations for the ESNS conference via esns.nl. The deadline to register for the late rate is on November 28.
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. ESNS stages more than 350 showcases alongside offering a full conference programme of around 150 panels and keynotes, alongside multiple networking opportunities and award ceremonies. The event attracts more than 4,000 conference delegates from all sections of the entertainment industry, including representatives of over 400 festivals. This year’s focus country is Switzerland.
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nikki@globalpubicity.co.uk
EVENT PR | FESTIVAL PR
European Festival Awards Announce Nominees and Public Voting Begins
Public voting for the 11th edition of the European Festival Awards, will be open from Monday, November 11th, 9.00am until November 30th. During this period the public can vote on their favourite Festival in the five main categories: Best Major Festival, Best Medium Festival, Best Small Festival, Best Indoor Festival and Best New Festival. Additionally, they can also select the best festival in the category Best Line Up and vote for the Best Newcomer Artist of 2019.
Please follow this link to the voting! https://de.surveymonkey.com/r/TVYCDSV
Tickets for the Award Ceremony, set to take place on January 15th 2020 at de Oosterpoort in
Groningen, The Netherlands will also go on sale on Monday, November 11th. There are two
different Ticket options:
Premium Tickets are priced at €100, and include:
• Access to the cocktail hour with drinks from 06.00pm – 06.45pm
• Three-course sit down Dinner with drinks at 07.00pm – 09.00pm
• A seat at a table at the EFA awards show at 09.30pm – 11.15pm
• Curfew Groote Zaal at 12.00pm
• Access after-show party – Venue TBD
Tribune tickets are priced at €30 and include access to the EFA awards show at 09.30pm – 11.15pm (no meal or extras included).
Last years winners included; Pohoda, Roskilde and Wachen Open Air. View all of last years winners here: https://www.europeanfestivalawards.org/winners/
Buy Tickets
Buy Ticket for the awards ceremony here: https://www.europeanfestivalawards.org/buy-tickets/
For all enquiries, please contact voting@europeanfestivals.org
Yourope - The European Festival Association
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