OCTAVE ONE ‘LOCUS OF CONTROL’ VOLUME 2 OUT THIS WEEK
Musically we are exploring the ‘power or powerlessness people feel over the things that shape their world’
Building on the success of Vol 1, Detroit pioneers Octave One now serve up Locus of Control Volume 2, continuing their journey of exploration of power or powerlessness over what moves one’s world.
This EP comes after a busy series of shows for the most famous live act in all of techno, with them recently having played everywhere from Piknic Électronik Montréal to Movement to Dimensions Festival and many more. The show is an all new audio-visual experience for 2019 and continues to keep them at the forefront of the scene despite more than 30 years of experience. Locus of Control Part 2 follows a remix of Giorgia Angiuli and lands on their own 430 West label once more.
This EP series takes its name from a psychological concept that refers to how strongly people believe they have control over the situations and experiences that affect their lives. Part 1 showcased euphoric piano stabs and uplifting drum lines, and Part 2 explores more propulsive techno.
Up first, ‘Afrotech’ is a seven minute techno adventure. It’s built on sleek, crisp drums with twisted synths writhing about up top. The devil is in the detail and the way the synths are subtly tweaked throughout to make for a most dynamic journey once more from these brillaint brothers.
The excellent ‘Detune’ is a futuristic track with layers of shiny metallic drums and taught synth riffs that make for a tense and thrilling ride. Big drums power things along and the whole thing is the sort of sensory overload that will blow up even the biggest warehouse parties and festival stages.
These are two more powerful tracks from the ever essential Octave One.
The EP is set for release on 11th October via the 430 West.
TRACKLISTING
Vinyl EP
Artist: Octave One
Title: Locus of Control Vol. 2
Side 1: AfroTech
Side 2: Detune
Cat No. 4W720
Digital Download
Artist: Octave One
Title: Locus of Control Vol. 2
1: AfroTech
2: Detune
Cat No. 4WDG720
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ESNS expands line-up with 44 new acts for 2020 edition
Eurosonic confirmations include seven Music Moves Europe Talent Awards nominees, seven acts from focus country Switzerland, as well as two acts selected in cooperation with the EBU.
ETEP 2019: EUROPEAN TALENT ACHIEVING INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS
FIVE ETEP 2019 ACTS NOMINATED FOR A MUSIC MOVES EUROPE TALENT AWARD
During Reeperbahn, the nominees for the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards 2020 were announced, and we are delighted to report that five of this year’s ETEP acts are among the nominees. We would like to congratulate 5K HD (at), Anna Leone (se), Flohio (gb), Fontaines D.C. (ie) and girl in red (no) on their continued success. And the good news continues former ETEP acts Naaz (nl) and AU/RA (de), also being nominated. It’s exciting and rewarding to see the international careers of these acts continue to grow, and the fact that they will also be recognised by the European Commission confirms the abundance of world class musical talent in Europe.
NEW RESULTS:
With only 8 more ETEP festivals to go, 384 shows by 162 acts have been confirmed so far, and changes continue to appear in the ETEP Artist and ETEP by Country Charts. Penelope Isles re-enters the ETEP artist chart in 10th position due to a cancellation by Octavian, while Whispering Sons is the newcomer in the ETEP by Country chart coming in at number seven, replacing Belgian colleagues Blu Samu.
ETEP ARTIST CHART
1.Fontaines D.C. (ie) 14
2.Black Midi (gb) 9
3.Flohio (gb) 9
4.Elderbrook (gb) 8
5.Pip Blom (nl) 8
6.Mavi Phoenix (at) 8
7.SEA GIRLS (gb) 7
8.Boy Azooga (gb) 7
9.girl in red (no) 7
10.Penelope Isles (gb) 7
ETEP BY COUNTRY CHART
1.Fontaines D.C. (ie) 14
2.Black Midi (gb) 9
3.Pip Blom (nl) 8
4.Mavi Phoenix (at) 8
5.girl in red (no) 7
6.Iris Gold (dk) 7
7.Whispering Sons (be) 6
8.Yegor Zabelov (by) 6
9.RENDEZ VOUS (fr) 4
10.Gato Preto (de) 4
THE ETEP FESTIVAL CHART
After adding Napoleon Gold (lu) and Sasha Boole (ua), Waves Vienna has risen to 5th place in the ETEP festival chart, switching places with Dour Festival.
ETEP FESTIVAL CHART
1.The Great Escape (gb) 26 ETEP acts
2.Reeperbahn Festival (de) 24 ETEP acts
3.Iceland Airwaves (is) 16 ETEP acts
4.Sziget (hu) 12 ETEP acts
5.Waves Vienna (at) 11 ETEP acts
6.Dour Festival (be) 10 ETEP acts
7.Winterthurer Musikfestwochen (ch) 9 ETEP acts
8.Europavox (fr) 8 ETEP acts
9.Haldern Pop (de) 8 ETEP acts
10.Les Nuits Botanique (be) 8 ETEP acts
Q&A WITH BJØRN PFARR
'Lord of the Bands', and master mind of 592 concerts by 412 artists in 51 venues at Hamburg’s Reeperbahn Festival. Bjørn Pfarr, along with colleagues Arianne Mohr, Ciara George-Lynch and Max Domma, coordinates and curates one of the biggest European festivals. The most recent edition took place on September 18-21, attracting 50.000 festival goers and 5.900 professionals from 52 countries. Reeperbahn also booked 24 ETEP-artists, ranking second on the ETEP Festival Chart.
ETEP.nl asked Pfarr about current booking preferences for Reeperbahn Festival as well as the nature of the European music community’s changing market conditions, which actually appeared to speed up this year.
Read the full interview here: https://esns.nl/qa-bjorn-pfarr/
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 4.308 shows by 1.580 acts in 37 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 Idles, Shame, Alma, Aurora and Dua Lipa played some of their first international shows with the support of the European Talent Exchange Programme.
Pictures, quotes and videos can be found here: https://etep.nl/etep-press/
Groove Armada’s Andy Cato and Soul Clap’s Eli Goldstein Join ADE Green Program
ADE Green have lined up a mix of national sustainability heroes and global game changers for this year’s ADE program, including Soul Clap’s Eli Goldstein who’ll talk about responsible travel and climate action, and Groove Armada’s Andy Cato who speaks about his experience as nature-inclusive farmer. There will also be plenty of practical stuff as well, both in plenary panels on plastic use and an exclusive workshop, dealing with circular material management.
Food Footprint powered by Rabobank
The production of food has a major impact on climate change, usage of water and biodiversity. And, things need to change the way we eat to save the only planet we have. In this panel, ADE Green showcases festival's best-practices and discuss the insights and next steps to be taken in order to offer food to big audiences within the limits of our earth. With: Chris Johnson [ Founder Shambala Festival], Maartje Nelissen [The Food Line-up], Karolina Ryszka [Rabobank], Stine Eissen [CarbonAte, Roskilde]
Frequent Flyers; does DJ Culture have to rely on Airmiles?
When it comes to sustainability in the dance industry, there’s an elephant in the room: frequently flying DJs. How can you keep your environmental impact low when you pursue an international DJ career, book artists from abroad or organise an event in another part of the world? With: Eli Goldstein [Soul Clap & DJs for Climate Action], Bernice Notenboom [filmmaker, climate journalist], Job Sifre [DJ/Producer], Tom van Wijk [Amsterdam Open Air]
Nature Needs Heroes presented by Timberland
Many successful artists either use nature as their main source of inspiration or have a close relationship to it as they seek for balance and creative stimulation away from the endless circuit of screens and DJ booths. In this panel, ADE Gren DJs, music producers, a professor, and VJ Heleen Blanken about how they study and observe nature and use this for their works of art. With: Heleen Blanken [visual artist], Giuseppe Tillieci aka Neel [DJ], David Rothenberg [professor], Dominik Eulberg [DJ]
If you don't like the System don't depend on it
Andy Cato is a well-respected artist and part of the renowned duo Groove Armada. During an in-depth interview with him we’ll talk about his journey as nature-inclusive farmer and what drives him to change the food system. With: Andy Cato [Groove Armada]
International Festivals join Forces on Circularity
Having to provide all the basic needs within a very short timeframe, festivals are ideal testing grounds for circular economic innovation. An international collaboration is forming, featuring pioneering European festivals that’ll collaborate to design circular chains and co-create solutions regarding food, water, energy and materials. With: Harald Friedl [CEO Circle Economy], More speakers TBA
Plastic Promise; the next Steps towards responsible Plastic use
Festivals, cup-suppliers and drinks brands have collaborated within the whole chain to create a circular cup system at festivals and to create awareness among visitors. What are the lessons and how could the system be improved and expanded to more events? With: Sam Feldt [DJ/Producer], Daniël Poolen
The Art of Activism and the Activism of Art
In this panel, ADE Green will explore the different ways we can campaign through music, arts and events. With: Eli Goldstein [Soul Clap & DJs for Climate Action], Jayda G [DJ], Wessel van Eeden [Co-founder Raindance Project], Benjamin Sasse [Founder Meadows In The Mountains and coordinator tech and events at Extinction Rebellion], Martha Pazienti Caidan [DJ], Paul Reed [chief executive AIF]
Closing Keynote; a new Narrative of Sustainability
Mac Macartney will close off ADE Green with a one-of-a-kind keynote speech, providing a new narrative on sustainability. With: Mac Macartney [international speaker, writer & change-maker]
Seven Innovations that will change the Industry
Innofest invites green entrepreneurs to test their innovations at real, working festival sites. The seven most promising of these start-ups have been selected to present their innovations at ADE Green. With: Wilbert van der Kamp [innovation scout Innofest], Joris Petterson [E-waste Arcades], Peter Scheer [Semilla Sanitation Hubs], Roel Bleumer [Volta Energy], Jacob Bilabel [Everywh2ere], Laura Hereema [Giant Leaps], Rosa Huibers [Ongeremd]
Workshop: Sustainable Event Management
From simple but effective first steps to grand long-term vision. In this hour session, you will get a practical how-to guide for event organisers, giving you insight into how to transform your practice. With: Douwe Luijnenburg [Sustainability Expert Green Events]
Exclusive workshop: Resource plans and “Designing out” Event Waste
A guide towards a circular and future-proof festival, according to the well-known but harder-to-achieve mantra: reduce, reuse, recycle. With: Leonie Boon [Expert Resource Management Green Events]
| About ADE Green |
| ADE Green returns for the seventh consecutive year on Friday, October 18th to the DeLaMar Theater in Amsterdam. ADE and Green Events organise ADE Green together to ignite and strengthen sustainability, innovation and social change through the music and events industry. During ADE Green you can expect inspiring keynote speeches, in-depth discussions and panels, hands-on workshops. film screenings room for networking and a well-stocked bar. With an attendance of 1200 industry professionals, brand managers, suppliers, artists, journalists and students, last year, ADE Green was completely sold out. Tickets for ADE Green can be purchased here. |
More Info
https://www.facebook.com/events/407439200111985/
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/ade-green/
https://store.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/passes/(category:2dbbf32c66eb435d9269c7baefe59428)
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Amsterdam Dance Event completes program and reveals new ADE Zen Space
2019 features a focus on France and celebrates the 100 year anniversary of electronic music instruments.
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world's largest club festival and business conference for electronic music, has finalised its program. Between the 16th and the 20th of October more than 2,500 artists and 600 speakers will take part in the event in Amsterdam. The organisers expect to welcome over 400,000 visitors from over 100 countries for the 24th edition.
In recent years, the Amsterdam Dance Event has become the most important breeding ground for electronic music culture. Besides the extensive conference and festival program, ADE highlights current technological and social trends as well as crossovers with other genres such as film and photography, making Amsterdam the meeting point for the global electronic music community.
100 years of electronic music | Focus on France
ADE traditionally kicks off on Wednesday, October 16th with an opening concert - this year featuring the British artist SOHN and the Metropole Orkest - and ends on Sunday with the ADE Hangover, a free city festival at the NDSM wharf. In addition to the previously announced focus on France, which includes a special program in De Balie and numerous emerging and established artists, this year's program also pays homage to 100 years of electronic music instruments, including a specially arranged museum in De Brakke Grond displaying special instruments, and hosting talks and workshops with pioneers from all over the world.
ADE Program
Additionally, the program puts the spotlight on sustainability, social innovation and other important themes such as mental health. Education and talent development are also taking centre stage, with multi-day programs ADE Sound Lab and ADE Univerisity for starting artists and young professionals, a Writers Camp in Vondel CS. 2019 also sees the return of ADE LIVE, the two-day program that offers a platform to emerging live talent. After the focus on South Korea last year, the musical growth of Asia is again strongly represented in the day and night program. The country pavilions in De Balie are set to return with special attention for Japan and China, among others.
ADE Zen Space
Next to this, the organisation is premiering the ADE Zen Space, a multi-day program in De Waalse Kerk in the center of Amsterdam where visitors can relax with a special sleeping concert, meditation and special audiovisual installations. The full cultural day program spreads over more than 40 locations with the Eye, Het Hem and Lab111 and as eye-catching locations.
Conference Speaker Update
The latest announced conference speakers include Armin van Buuren (NL), Carl Cox (GB), Charlotte de Witte (BE), Doris Chrysler (AT), Floating Points (UK), GAIA (NL), Joris Voorn (NL), Malcolm Cecil (GB), Miss Kittin’ (FR), Shelly Powell (US) and Suzy Ryoo (KR). They join the already announced Ukrainian artist and label owner Nastia (UA), DEAG’s Detlef Kornett (DE), ID&T founder Duncan Stutterheim (NL) producer/DJ Hannah Wants (GB), early AKAI MPC innovator Roger Linn (US), global music rights clearance expert Deborah Mannis-Gardner (US), Phase One Network Inc. CEO Frank Babar (US), award-winning African hip hop Artist Gigi LaMayne (SA), artist and label owner Elena Colombi (IT), Elrow Family’s Jo Vidler (GB) and noted hardstyle artist William Rebergen aka Headhunterz (NL), Amazon Chief Technology Officer Dr. Werner Vogels (NL), Lisa Ellis (US), Soundcloud’s new global head of music and artist relations, Group Vice President of Tencent Music Entertainment Andy Ng (CN) and head of AEG Studios Raymond Roker (US) amongst others.
Artist Line Up
Previously the organisation announced that Amelie Lens (BE), Carl Cox (UK), Carista (NL), Colin Benders (NL), DJ Nobu (JP), Helena Hauff (DE), Identified Patient (NL), Jeff Mills (US), Martin Garrix (NL), Nastia (UA), New Order (UK), Peggy Gou (KR), rRoxymore (FR), San Holo (NL), Sevn Alias (NL), SOPHIE (UK), Tchami (FR), The Black Madonna (US) and Tiësto (NL) are set to make an appearance.
Among the latest announced artists are:
Adam Beyer (SE), Adaro (NL), Airod (FR), Alex Kennon (IT), Alex Niggemann (DE), Alienata (ES), Aly & Fila (EG), Amine Edge & DANCE (FR), Amotik (DE), Amy Root (NL), AnD (UK), Anfisa Letyago (RU), Apollonia (FR), Archie Hamilton (UK), ARTBAT (UA), Arthur Baker (US), Ateq (DE), Awanto 3 (NL), Awkwasi (NL), Axel Boman (SE), B-Front (NL), Baba Stiltz (SE), Bedouin (US), Ben Buitendijk (NL), Benny Rodrigues (NL), Black Sun Empire (NL), Blawan (UK), Bob Sinclar (FR), Bogomir Doringer (RS), Boris Acket (NL), Boxia (UK), Brawther (FR), Bryan Kearney (IE), Bryan Peroni (PR), Buenavista (ES), Bufiman (DE), Cairo Liberation Front (NL), Camo & Krooked (AT), Carnage (GT), Casper Yu (CN), Charlie & Joss (NL), Charlotte Adigéry (BE), Chip E (USA), Cinnaman (NL), Claire Morgan (AU), Claptone (DE), Daniel Avery (UK), Deena Abdelwahed (TN), Dennis Cruz (ES), Digital Punk (NL), Diskonnected (TW), DJ Boring (AU), DJ Dziri (TN), DJ Firmeza (PT), DJ Pierre (US), DJ Q (UK), DJ Sneak (PR), Djedjotronic (FR), DVS1 (US), Eats Everything (UK), Einmusik (DE), Eli Iwasa (BR), Eli Verveine (CH), Elias Mazian (NL), Ellen Allien (DE), Erick Morillo (US), Evan Baggs (US), Fatima Ferrari (NL), Fatima Hajji (ES), Fedde Le Grand (NL), Fenna Fiction (NL), Ferry Corsten (NL), Florian Picasso (VN), Fort Romeau (UK), Frank Wiedermann (DE), Frenna (NL), Function (US), Gabriel Ananda (DE), Gallowstreet Brass Band (NL), Gary Beck (UK), Ge-ology (US), Genii (NL), Gesloten Cirkel (RU), Ghost in the Machine (NL), Gigi Lamayne (ZA), Girls Love DJs (NL), Giuseppe Ottaviani (IT), Gorgon City (UK), Gregor Tresher (DE), Gui Boratto (BR), Guy Mantzur (IL), Hanno Hinkelbein (DE), Headhunterz (NL), Héctor Oaks (DE), Heidi (CA), Henrik Schwarz (DE), Hot Since 82 (UK), Hunee (KR), I Hate Models (FR), Ida EnUKerg (SE), Industrialyzer (PT), Interstellar Funk (NL), Jasmín (NL), Jasmine Infiniti (US), Jaydee (NL), Jimpster (UK), Jing (TW), Job Sifre (NL), Joey Negro (UK), John O'Callaghan (IE), Jonas Blue (UK), Joost van Bellen (NL), Josey Rebelle (UK), Joyhauser (BE), JP Enfant (NL), Jungle By Night (NL), Kamma & Masalo (NL), Karpov not Kasparov (RO), Katsy Lee (PH), Katya Gabeli (NL), KlangKuenstler (DE), Kléo (FR), Konduku (NL), Konstantin Sibold (DE), Krystal Klear (IE), KSHMR (US), Lady Starlight (US), Laidback Luke (NL), Lambert (BE), Lamusa II (IT), Lauren Hansom (AU), Lavinia Meijer (KR), Layton Giordani (US), Leo Pol (FR), Loco Dice (DE), Lucy (DE), Luke Slater (UK), Lulu (NL), mad miran (NL), Mahmut Orhan (TR), Makam (NL), Mano Le Tough (IE), Marcus Worgull (DE), Mariana BO (MX), Maryisonacid (DE), Mason Maynard (UK), Mathew Jonson (CA), Matisse & Sadko (RU), Maud Geffray (FR), Max Abysmal (NL), Max Cooper (UK), Michael Mayer (DE), Milo Spykers (BE), Mirella Kroes (NL), Miss Jay (NL), MITÚ (CO), Molly (FR), Moody Mehran (NL), Mr Scruff (UK), Myd (FR), Mykki Blanco (US), Nakadia (TH), NATARCIA (NL), Neel (IT), Nick Beringer (DE), Nick Verstand (NL), Nicky Romero (NL), Nocturnal Femme (NL), Nu Guinea (IT), Nur Jaber (DE), Ø Phase, Oliver Heldens (NL), Orpheu the Wizard (NL), Oscar Mulero (ES), Pablo Discobar Soundsystem (NL), Pachanga Boys (MX), Paco Osuna (ES), Paul Johnson (US), Paul Van Dyk (DE), Phil Weeks (FR), Philou Louzolo (NL), Pieter de Graaf (NL), Pig&Dan (ES), Project Pablo (CA), Purple Disco Machine (DE), Radio Slave (UK), Rahaan (US), Raiden (KR), Ran-D (NL), Reality Test (IL), Recondite (DE), Red Axes (IL), Robag Wruhme (DE), Roman Flügel (DE), Roman Poncet (FR), Ron Morelli (US), Roog (NL), RudeLies (SE), Sammy Dee (DE), Sebastian Mullaert (SE), Sébastien Léger (FR), Serge (NL), Sevensol (DE), Shapov (RU), SHDW & Obscure Shape (DE), Shlømo (FR), Snufkin (NL), SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONS (JP), Solee (DE), Sophia Saze (GE), Speedy J (NL), Spekki Webu (NL), Stadiumx (HU), Steffen Bennemann (DE), Stenny (IT), Steve Bug (DE), Sweely (FR), SYMBYOSYS (NL), Takahiro Yoshihira (JP), Thaalavattam (IN), The Advent (PT), The Martinez Brothers (US), The Reactivitz (FR), The Shapeshifters (UK), Thris Tian (UK), Tijana T (HU), tINI (DE), Titia (NL), Tom Trago (NL), Tommy Four Seven (DE), Tuhin Mehta (IN), Umfang (US), Umwelt (FR), Vic Crezee (NL), Victor Ruiz (BR), Vril (DE), VTSS (PL), wAFF (UK), WHITENO1SE (IL), WhoMadeWho (DE), Will Saul (UK), Woody'92 (NL), Yellow Days (UK), Yung Felix (NL), Zadig (FR), Zenker Brothers (DE), Zenobia (IL), Zubrowka International (BE).
The Amsterdam Dance Event will take place from 16 to 20 October 2019. For tickets, more information about ADE and a complete overview of the program: a-d-e.nl
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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BRIGHTON MUSIC CONFERENCE ANNOUNCE 2020 DATES AND GOLDEN TICKET
Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK's foremost electronic music industry event will return to the prestigious British Airways i360 venue on Brighton’s beachfront for its seventh edition from April 22 to 25.
#BMC20 will also release 50 special limited Golden Tickets on 27th Sept, which give access to BMC Pro, BMC Academy, Tech Zone, Networking Events and VIP Entry to the exclusive BMC parties on the Pod. Early Bird tickets will be available from 1st November. http://www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk/buy-tickets/
Following its most
successful year in 2019, BMC20 will
once again host over 60 panels and
talks, with key industry speakers, including in-depth discussions and debates
on the biggest issues facing the electronic and wider music industry such as diversity, mental health, the environment and current music and business trend. There
will also be with exclusive networking parties being held 450 feet above the
city in the i360 Pod observation tower.
The beachfront complex will also host two Pro Conference Theatres, the Academy Theatre, new for 2020 - The Point Blank Theatre hosting demonstrations and talks, Toolroom Academy, the BMC networking hub, the Pro meeting Lounge and a specialised exhibition/tech and services zone. There will also be evening and networking events throughout the duration of the event. (full details to be released soon).
Also returning for
2020 BMC’s The Label Lounge,
comprising A&R feedback sessions, held nearby at The Tempest Inn. Last year was a huge success with 18 tracks signed, to labels including Champion, Cr2, Glasgow Underground,
Labelworx, Skint and Ultra.
BMC also consider supporting charities paramount and will continue
to partner with Audio Active, Help
Musicians UK, and Last Night A DJ
Saved My Life.
Save the date for BMC 2020, April 22 to 25. More info on
the event program coming soon.
50 x Limited Golden Ticket package includes:
- Invite to the invite only welcome party on Wed 22nd April 2020 at a secret location
- Entry to Pro 1 theatre on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th April 2020
- Entry to Pro 2 Theatre on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th April 2020
- Entry to Academy theatre on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th April 2020
- Entry to the Point Blank theatre on Thursday 23rd April 2020
- All BMC networking events over the duration of the event
- Entry to the tech zone on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th April 2020
- BMC Goodie Bag
- BMC Event Guide
- VIP Entry to the exclusive BMC party on the Pod with secret guest DJs on Thursday evening
Buy tickets here: http://www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk/buy-tickets/
About Brighton Music Conference
BMC20 brings together Industry-leading delegates and speakers at over 60 talks, seminars and workshops, alongside networking events throughout the conference duration. BMC Professional connects music with business, bringing together thought leaders through a series of panels to discuss the future sustainable growth of the electronic music industry, targeted networking events and access to an evening schedule of events and parties across Brighton. BMC Academy is about plugging in the next generation and fostering new talent via a series of masterclasses, panels and talks. Both tickets give access to the two-day exhibition featuring tech showcases, panels and interviews.
BRIGHTON MUSIC CONFERENCE 2020 (#BMC20)
22/23/24/27 April
#BMC20
www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk
www.facebook.com/BrightonMusicConference
www.twitter.com/BrightonMusicCo
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Flohio and Fontaines D.C. nominated for the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards 2020
Meet the nominees for the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards 2020
The European sound of today and tomorrow
On 20th September the nominees for the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards 2020 were announced at the Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg, Germany. This annual EU prize for popular and contemporary music celebrates emerging artists who represent the European sound of today and tomorrow.
The 16 outstanding artists nominated for the Music Moves Europe Talent;
5K HD (AT)
Anna Leone (SE)
AU/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)
An international jury will select eight winners. From all 16 nominees, music fans across Europe will also vote for their favourite artist, the Public Choice Award winner. All the winners will be revealed during the award ceremony on 17 January 2020 at ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) Groningen, The Netherlands.
Each winner selected by the jury will receive a prize worth € 10.000,- to be spent towards promoting their international careers. Moreover, the winner of the Public Choice Award 2020 will also receive a prize of €5.000,-.
Celebrating European Talent
Compared to Anglo-American music, the total percentage of music originating from continental Europe is relatively small. The Music Moves Europe Talent Awards are designed to accelerate the international careers of upcoming European artists.
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, and Creative Europe, the EU funding programme for the culture and audiovisual sectors, 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 organised 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), with support from the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Province of Groningen and the City of Groningen. The awards are implemented in close cooperation with the European Commission and financially supported by Creative Europe.
fabric brings XX Tour to No Sleep Festival with a Bicep debut in Belgrade
fabric, one of the world's leading clubs and a symbol of
London's nightlife, celebrates its 20th anniversary in Belgrade with
one of the UK’s most in-demand electronic duos, Bicep. Having presented its
musical outlook at Petrovaradin Fortress last summer, the London club is set to
return for the second edition of No Sleep Festival on Saturday 9th
November. The fabric team bring the spirit of UK clubbing to a crowd of
several thousand clubbers, gathered in the Main Hangar, the gargantuan
warehouse set by the Danube at the Port of Belgrade. The programme is led by Bicep,
the Belfast-born duo, whose eponymous LP from 2017 found acclaim from all
corners of the electronic music world. While last year saw the pair touring the
world to present their celebrated live show, currently Andy Ferguson and Matt
McBriar are returning to their roots behind the decks. The bouncy grooves of Chicago
house and the electrifying energy of old school Detroit techno, mixed with the ravers’
favourite British acid-house, plus many more styles and influences including
their own euphoric dancefloor-ready productions, have made Bicep’s DJ
performances a unique experience on the global circuit.
fabric brings XX tour to No Sleep Festival 2019: https://youtu.be/viA5T3Rn9KI
To join what’s surely set to be one of Belgrade’s
parties of the year, fabric and the EXIT team have invited another of
electronic music’s top duos, Mind Against. The Italian pair have dropped
a series of killer tracks on labels like Life And Death, Afterlife, Cocoon and
Hotflush, many of which have been played by house and techno’s top hitters.
Having played around the globe, Alessandro and Federico Fognini are set to come
to Belgrade with a new set and material due for release next spring. Also
joining the bill is one of techno’s most promising stars on the rise, Anastasia
Kristensen. The Danish artist returns to Serbia after debuting at EXIT in
2018, bringing the dynamic, high-energy sound that’s brought her attention
across electronic music’s entire playing field. As well as landing at a number
of major festivals, she’s released a number of fierce club tracks, including
remixes on fabric’s sister label, Houndstooth. It’s hard to imagine an anniversary
party without fabric’s resident DJs, and for their upcoming takeover, they
bring Terry Francis, who’s been responsible for commanding the club’s DJ
booths for the last two decades. He’s flanked by London selector Anna Wall,
who leads the next generation of fabric’s residents. This team of artists join
us to represent the sound of the London institution, telling the story of the
club’s unparalleled contribution to electronic music over the last 20 years.
No Sleep Festival 2018
- The Official Aftermovie: https://youtu.be/uMwRkXvXLI8
After more than 25,000 clubbers entered dozens of No
Sleep Festival's parties last year, all spread on various locations accross the
city in a continuous 48-hour run, this year has already seen countless ravers
booking flights to Serbia’s hedonistic capital city. At the Main Hangar, on the
night before fabric's party, Belgian superstar Amelie Lens and Berghain mainstay Kobosil lead the bill. They will be joined by the duo Joyhauser, Lenske's hit producer Farrago, while the other parties in
clubs like Drugstore will have the acts announced soon to round out the
sleepless weekend of November 8th and 9th. Tickets and
more info can be found online at Nosleepfestival.com.
Created by the team behind the internationally praised EXIT festival,
the No Sleep music platform brings together some of the leading players and
brands of the global electronic and club scene for the fourth consecutive year.
No Sleep events have taken place in some of the largest world cities such as
New York, London, Moscow, Sao Paulo, Barcelona, Rome and others, while this
year, No Sleep returns to Belgrade, in its festival weekend format of multiple
parties at several different locations across the city. In addition to
spectacular events in the Port of Belgrade, various smaller parties take place
featuring some of the finest local talents, while the No Sleep Conference runs in parallel, hosting some of the
festival's leading acts as panelists.
ESNS 2020 conference update
ESNS 2020 is slowly approaching, so we are happy to update you on the conference programme.
Three
more days to save big
Before we get to those speakers, we'd like to remind you that you have three more days to save on your ESNS 2020 conference registration. The Medium rate will save you € 70,- on the walk up rate. Registrations for the late rate will be available on Friday. Get your conference registration here.
Keynote Jonathan Poneman (Sub Pop)
In 1987 Jonathan Poneman partnered with Bruce Pavitt to found Sub Pop Records, which would grow out to be one of the most influential and groundbreaking independent labels. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, the label became synonymous with the grunge sound created by so many of its early artists — including Soundgarden, Mudhoney and Nirvana, whose debut “Bleach” remains Sub Pop’s best-selling album. The label has expanded into multiple genres since Pavitt retired in the late 1990s. Successes over the past 20 years include The Shins, The Postal Service, Band of Horses, Fleet Foxes, Beach House and Father John Misty.
Jonathan Poneman
was critical in the evolution of the company, the establishment of grunge, and
the development of the Seattle sound.
Sub Pop recently celebrated its 30th anniversary and remains one of the
world’s most vital independent labels, with over 50 million global record sales
and over $2 million donated to many nonprofit organizations.
Keynote Paul Hitchman (AWAL, Kobalt)
Paul is President of AWAL, Kobalt’s recorded music business. Prior to joining Kobalt in 2011, Paul was a co-founder of 3 prominent digital music companies: Playlouder, an early innovator in digital music; MSP, a white label music streaming and download platform; and CI, the market leader in digital supply chain services for the indie sector. Paul previously worked at BMG Music and Warner Music. He holds an Economics degree from Cambridge University. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts, and has a history of curating many contemporary art projects.
Previously we announced that Martin Goldsmith (Cooking Vinyl) will travel to Groningen for a keynote, Rob Trommelen (MOJO) will host a beer crate and The Dickins Family - Barry, Lucy and Jonathan - will share a stage for the first time in history.
IMMF Management Masterclasses
Just like last year, ESNS will organise music managers masterclasses together with the IMMF. The objective of the sessions is to engage artists, self-managed artists, managers and professionals in a networking environment. The music industry is always evolving, we are always learning, this event is ideal for anyone looking to develop their knowledge. Across two hours participants will meet 8 experts who will share their experiences across 4 topics: Brand, Songs, Live, Deals, and reflect through tips and insights on what they wish someone had told them earlier in their career.
A Greener Festival Environmental Assessor Training
This 2 full day classroom training is coming to ESNS for the first time, taking place in the days leading up to ESNS, January 14th & 15th. A Greener Festival has developed this course drawing upon more than a decades experience in assessing festivals and events around the world. Training focuses on the key operational issues of events which create an impact on the environment developing the knowledge and skills of participants to undertake environmental assessments.
Costs for the
course are £399 + VAT. You can apply by sending your CV or profile and cover
note to training@agreenerfestival.com. More info here.
YES Group Health & Safety Seminar
YES Group is the Event Safety Group of Yourope, the European festival association. Since 2000, the YES Group has been at the forefront of event and crowded space safety in Europe, organising Health & Safety Seminars for event organisers. The seminars cover topics like: crisis communication, emergency planning, psychological pressure in incident decision-making, implementing crisis management within the organisation and aftermath after emergency.
The YES seminars are managed by a steering committee from within the event and festival industry. These seminars are free to attend for Yourope members. For further information about Yourope membership, please visit www.yourope.org
ESNS Podcast S01E03: Cutting out the Middle Man
Imagine a world where labels are a thing of the past, where more or less every act bypasses the process that we all assumed was cast in stone, and then suddenly that kind of mass disruption, which would affect thousands and thousands of jobs, really does seem like a big deal. But as streaming platforms mature as businesses it is merely logical that they should seek to expand and deepen their relationships with artists. But where does leave the labels, and what can they do to stay relevant and useful? And how does all this impact on the artists? Who will do their marketing and who will have their back when things aren’t going so well? with Ric Salmon, ATC Management (GB), Stephen O’Reilly, ie:music (IE) Cliff Fluet, Eleven Advisory (GB) and Rachael Patterson, K7 (GB). Moderated by Gary Smith.
More info regarding the programme to follow soon!
Contact
Nikki McNeill| Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
OCTAVE ONE ANNOUNCE ‘LOCUS OF CONTROL’ VOLUME 2
Musically we are
exploring the ‘power or powerlessness people feel over the things that shape
their world’
Building on the success of Vol 1, Detroit pioneers Octave One now serve up Locus of Control Volume 2, continuing their journey of exploration of power or powerlessness over what moves one’s world.
This EP comes after a busy series of
shows for the most famous live act in all of techno, with them recently having
played everywhere from Piknic Électronik Montréal to Movement to Dimensions
Festival and many more. The show is an all new audio-visual experience for 2019
and continues to keep them at the forefront of the scene despite more than 30
years of experience. Locus of Control Part 2 follows a remix of Giorgia Angiuli
and lands on their own 430 West label once more.
This EP series takes its name from a
psychological concept that refers to how strongly people believe they have
control over the situations and experiences that affect their lives. Part 1
showcased euphoric piano stabs and uplifting drum lines, and Part 2 explores
more propulsive techno.
Up first, ‘Afrotech’ is a seven minute
techno adventure. It’s built on sleek, crisp drums with twisted synths writhing
about up top. The devil is in the detail and the way the synths are subtly
tweaked throughout to make for a most dynamic journey once more from these
brillaint brothers.
The excellent ‘Detune’ is a futuristic
track with layers of shiny metallic drums and taught synth riffs that make for
a tense and thrilling ride. Big drums power things along and the whole thing is
the sort of sensory overload that will blow up even the biggest warehouse
parties and festival stages.
These are two more
powerful tracks from the ever essential Octave One.
The EP is set for release on 11th October via the 430 West.
TRACKLISTING
Vinyl EP
Artist: Octave One
Title: Locus of Control Vol. 2
Side 1: AfroTech
Side 2: Detune
Cat No. 4W720
Digital Download
Artist: Octave One
Title: Locus of Control Vol. 2
1: AfroTech
2: Detune
Cat No. 4WDG720
Contact
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalubicity.co.uk
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