OCTAVE ONE ANNOUNCE SPECIAL ‘NEVER ON SUNDAY’ LIVE SHOW
From the altered minds of Octave One comes special Never On Sunday live show.
Detroit Techno producers Lenny and Lawrence Burden venture away from their world of the pounding dance floor and into a universe of switched up the beats and tempos with their electronic band Never On Sunday. First debuting in 1991 on Carl Craig’s classic label Retroactive with the track “The Journey”, the Burden brothers developed the sound of N.O.S. with slower deeper grooves and experimental beats & vocals.
With the success of this release, they produced N.O.S’s debut EP “Day by Day” in 1992 for their own 430 West Records. Limited to 300 signed white labels, the record quickly gained cult status and became a much sought after release by many vinyl enthusiasts. Abruptly stopping Never On Sunday’s production in 1992, Lenny and Lawrence continued to record under their uber-popular moniker Octave One, concentrating mainly on the 4/4 dance floor for several decades.
2018 brings the brothers back to a world that they missed greatly with a special performance in Rome on Sept 24th at Terme di Diocleziano with their first ever Never On Sunday live show. Incorporating their love for visual art interaction, urban beats, and experimental synthesis, the Never On Sunday concert experience will bring all their worlds together. To make the occasion even more special, the brothers have returned to the studio with a new vocalists, Karina Mia, composing new material for the concert as well as recording a new EP for 2019 release.
Octave One Presents ‘Never on Sunday’
Date: 24th September
Time: 19:00
Venue: Terme di Diocleziano, Rome
More info and tickets here: http://www.o-termedidiocleziano.com/programma/
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The International Radio Festival Announce 9th Edition in Malta
INTERNATIONAL RADIO FESTIVAL
29 OCTOBER - 4 NOVEMBER 2018, VALLETTA, MALTA
www.internationalradiofestival.com
The International Radio Festival (IRF) is pleased to confirm that the 9th edition will take place in Valetta, Malta - the European City of Culture 2018 - from 29th October to 4th November.
IRF Malta Days: 29 October - 30 October
IRF International Days: 31 October - 4 November
Now in its 9th year, the Zurich-born and Swiss-managed international broadcasting event represents the first and only conference to debate and showcase the business, production and curation of the world’s most consumed medium – audio/radio content.
The IRF’s unique conference format presents industry leaders from the world of broadcasting and audio production, and features more than 25 international radio stations broadcasting their programmes live-on-air to their peers and home audiences, reaching over 100 million listeners around the globe.
IRF Festival Director Darryl von Däniken says:
"We are delighted to be heading towards music-island Malta, producing the 9th edition of the IRF in Valletta, this year’s EU Capital City of Culture, which is more than apt as the IRF represents the world’s leading broadcasting cultural exchange showcasing ’radio’ nationalities such as India, UK, Austria, Russia, Turkey, Tunisia and China."
“The IRF is an incredible meeting of minds, where industry leaders including Paul Smith from BBC, Absolute Radios Paul Sylvester, Xanthe Fuller from MIxcloud and Scott Cohen from The Orchard come together for knowledge sharing, networking, and forming both analogue and digital audio strategies for the future.”
Broadcasting their programmes live on air during the event will be Bay Radio, Vibe FM, XFM and Magic FM from the host country Malta and international radio shows from; BBC Radio 1 (UK) Jazz FM (UK), MiSoul UK), Fun Kids Radio (UK), United DJ's with Tony Prince (UK) , Hits Radio (UK), Hoxton FM (UK), Flex FM (UK), M20 (IT), Teenage Radio Immaginari (IT), 102FM (IL), Kasheme - Lounge (CH), LikeFM (RU), Radyo 2 -TRT FM (TU), Sonica (ES), Kronenhit Radio (AT) IFM (TU), The Big Time (USA), Sound of India Radio Contest (IN), Kiss FM (AU), Love Radio (CN) plus Mixcloud ‘Best Online Radio Station’ award winner Dublin Digital Radio (IE).
Find out more about all the radio stations and shows here: https://www.internationalradiofestival.com/
Get ready to listen to how the world sounds.
Watch the video recap of edition in Milan here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zpJfpmj_Rs&feature=youtu.be
The International Radio Festival
The International Radio Festival (IRF) is all about Music Radio Content. The IRF was founded in 2010 to specifically celebrate radio’s on-air influencers and their production teams who command the trust and loyal “ear” of billions of listeners around the globe, and is unique in that the conference format offers invited radio stations the opportunity to showcase their chosen programme formats to attendees whilst simultaneously broadcasting said programmes live-on-air from the conference back to their home audiences, thus reaching millions of global listeners and making the IRF the largest media event of its kind.
www.internationalradiofestival.com
Malta Tourism Authority
With superbly sunny weather, fantastic Mediterranean food, a thriving nightlife and events calendar and 5,000 years of intriguing history, the Maltese archipelago attracts visitors from all around the world all year long. The island country has a plentitude of exciting landscapes, sport activities, historical spots, events, family entertainment programmes, restaurants, and much more to discover and to be cherished. The Malta Tourist Authority helps you to make your visit truly unforgettable - for pleasure or for business.
www.visitmalta.com
NOTES TO EDITORS:
For more information please contact:
International Radio Festival: Sabrina Pesenti, sabrina@internationalradiofest.com
Visit Malta: janice.b.bartolo@visitmalta.com
UK & Europe: Nikki McNeill, Global Publicity, nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
View and Download photos from past events here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/internationalradiofestival/albums
9 Dutch acts to see at Reeperbahn festival 2018
The annual Dutch Impact showcase returns to Reeperbahn bringing you the best artists from the Lowlands. The event will take place at Molotow on Thursday 20th September and will see performances from Altin Gun, Baby Galaxy, DeWolff, EUT, Joep Beving, Pip Blom, Rosemary & Garlic, The Homesick and Pieter de Graaf with more Dutch acts to be announced for the Reeperbahn Festival Lineup soon.
This years line up will serve up a wide range of musical styles and genres from Turkish folk, psychedelic rock, indie-pop and neo-classical, showcasing the wide range of talent that is constantly emerging from the Netherlands.
To join the guestlist or request an interview or exclusive session with any of the bands please contact: nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
The Dutch Impact Party takes place from 12:00 - 18:00 on Thursday September 20 at Molotow.
12.00: Start
12:30 - 13:00 Club Pieter de Graaf
13:30 - 14:00 Club Joep Beving
14:00 - 14:30 Skybar EUT
14:30 - 15:00 Club Rosemary & Garlic
15:00 - 15:30 Skybar Baby Galaxy
15:30 - 16:00 Club Pip Blom
16:00 - 16:30 Skybar The Homesick
16:30 - 17:00 Club Altin Gun
17.00 - 17.30 Courtyard DeWolff
18.00: end
More information on all the acts performing at Reeperbahn here: https://dutch-impact.nl/festival/586b80f64a151f90cbf8786e
Venue Address: Molotow Musikclub, Nobistor 14, Hamburg (Club & Skybar)
Listen to all the acts here: https://open.spotify.com/user/dutchimpact2014/playlist/6CDTcwGKFzZwp3CxHsaeQ6
Brought to you by Dutch Music Export. Powered by Performing Arts Fund, Buma Cultuur and Eurosonic Noorderslag.
About the acts
Altın Gün
On their debut album ‘On’ (Bongo Joe Records), Altin Gun show what happens when you open doors between Turkish folk songs and a dirty blend of funk rhythms, wah-wah guitars and analogue organs . The Amsterdammers who come from various backgrounds (Turkish but also Indonesian and Dutch) comfortably create their work in the adventurous no-man’s land that exists between these two worlds. Manço, Bağcan and Koray have all influenced Altin Gün, but their foremost inspiration is Neşet Ertaş, a Turkish folk musician whose musical legacy is invaluable. You can compare him with the likes of Bob Dylan or George Gershwin to get the picture. The band performed over 100 shows in more than 10 countries this year and are ready to rock the world with a new album in 2019!
Website: https://blipagency.com/altin-g%C3%BCn
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/37PL04N8kBWWW69jdrMMWT?si=AYWjMKrcSniOHIfgRl7d3g
Baby Galaxy
Baby Galaxy are three friends from Maastricht (NL) who play wrangled and loud pop music. The band started when Nick Jongen (guitar/vocals), Robbert Verwijlen (bass) and Kees Berkers (drums) became neighbors and started jamming at their home in early 2015. A number of improvised rehearsal spaces and a musical repertoire followed shortly after. Intense drumming, bended guitars, harmonic bass and poppy vocals create an energetic, unique blend of indie rock. The nostalgic ghosts of 80’s noise rock and 90’s alternative rock can be heard shimmering through, yet Baby Galaxy succeed to create a unique, modern sound. Lyrically, the band mostly deals with personal issues in a creative and slightly absurd way.
Website: https://babygalaxy.bandcamp.com/releases
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1E6bWysqQXsHfoXVBm9htI?si=nB54jzXwSOGRia7JEmzTig
DEWOLFF
Dutch psychedelic southern rockers DEWOLFF are winning ground quickly with memorable shows at e.g. Pinkpop, Lowlands, Sziget, Open Flair, Rockpalast, Rock Oz'Arenes, Transmusicales and Montreux Jazz. They released "THRUST" - their debut album at Mascot Records - last May and have a massive European clubtour (58 shows) lined up starting right after Reeperbahn. Robert Plant, Roger Glover and Seasick Steve already turned into diehard fans, and how can they be wrong? So, you better come and check these amazing stage animals out before they hit it too big!
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OHnmln4huMiBLyxBHNx0k?si=6PiWHNszSQCxzH8-OGEsVw
EUT
Bursting onto the scene with bold attitude, EUT brings a dose of energy to 1990s inspired tunes, drawing on influences from bands such as the Pixies, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Blur, Weezer, Hole, Wilco and Beck. Fronted by the charismatic bundle of energy Megan de Klerk, the band crafts beautifully written songs with captivating melodies - all hooky, catchy pop tunes about youthfulness and growing up. EUT is dynamic and intriguing at once, without sounding too polished.
Website: https://www.thewordiseut.com/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/41doMenKZkgW8DUwH3WwV5?si=StH1gKSiSiq7wlJY7iOsTg
Joep Beving
Dutch composer/pianist Joep Beving (42) was catapulted into stardom when his self released debut album Solipsism, initially made for family and friends, was picked up by Spotify and brought to millions of ears around the world. Where it was never really his intention to become a performing artist, he now is traveling the world and has played in sold out venues from the USA to Australia. Joep's music borrows from the classical vocabulary but seems to appeal to a broader audience, racking up over 200 million streams to date on the spotify platform alone. Following the success of his debut album, Joep signed to Deutsche Grammophon after their A&R person, responsible for new recordings, heard his vinyl in a bar in Berlin. He released his sophomore album Prehension together with them. While Joep is working on his third album to complete his trilogy, a side project was launched in collaboration with DG, to have some of Joep's compositions reinterpreted by other artists. This album, called 'Conatus', is scheduled to be released in September. After finishing his studies in public policy and administration, Joep spent a decade working in advertising before returning to his beloved piano."
Website: http://joepbeving.com/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VKfXEWzhUi9siHBDTI02Y?si=CUyhegDZSlyKwDBxA
Pieter de Graaf:
It can take a while for an artist to find their true calling. For Pieter de Graaf, he’s been searching since he sat next to his father, aged five, and watched him play the classics and the classical; the Beatles, the Stones, Chopin, Bach. As a teenager, Pieter de Graaf immersed himself in the world of jazz, dedicating hours to practice, and studying at the Conservatory of Rotterdam. For his new project, Pieter de Graaf went back to basics, resulting in the impressive debut album ‘Fermata’ and the birth of a new talent in the neo-classical world. His influences – Miles Davis, Nils Frahm, Rachmaninov, Bach, Chopin, Herbie Hancock, and above all Keith Jarrett – allowed him to combine easy melodies with more virtuoso passages without losing the meaning, or the essence, of each song. Surrender yourself to them and sink into their warm embrace; beauty is de Graaf’s true calling, and it’s a wonderful thing to experience.
Website: http://pieterdegraaf.com/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/3YrJOh8Zfv2EQ8bzglcf7T
Pip Blom
22-year-old Amsterdam based Pip Blom started writing, recording and releasing her own indie-pop tunes with a twist in 2016. Hours is still a live favourite from those early days. Nowadays, Pip Blom is a band with besides herself on vocals and guitar, brother Tender Blom on backing vocals and guitar, Casper van der Lans on bass and Gini Cameron on drums. They've played more than a hundred times in their short period of existence in the whole of Europe. They played small pubs and big festivals like Eurosonic Noorderslag and The Great Escape and were asked by Surfer Blood, Franz Ferdinand and The Breeders to join them on their various European tours. Pip's music did receive raving reviews from blogs and magazines (Noisey: "Pip Blom is ready to join the ranks of 2018's rising guitar acts") and UK radio loves her a lot. For example, she received acclaim from the likes of BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens, BBC 6Music’s Marc Riley (“Perfect pop”) and Gideon Coe (“Excellent stuff”). Both I Think I'm in Love and Pussycat made it to the A-list of BBC 6-music.
Website: https://pipblom.bandcamp.com/
Music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6zWJfH1TTmIqEi7EV35HGr?si=qkA6ZPZFRiyupsCRjK5cIg9eEhA
Rosemary & Garlic
You might have heard Rosemary & Garlic while listening to your favourite Spotify playlists, like The Most Beautiful Songs in the World or Your Favourite Coffee House. The popularity of the DIY indie folk band has been rapidly growing since the release of The Kingfisher EP in 2015. Rosemary & Garlic have gained worldwide attention with their beautiful and poetic songs, each of them filled with a great sense of beauty, nature and image.
Website: http://www.rosemaryandgarlic.com/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7MZvYitgCWAOaKjxdm2S17
The Homesick
Dokkum, the home of, and probably the inspiration for The Homesick, whose sound plays on pop music. Not the kind with slick beats and audacious vocal effects, but rather the kind that is closer to The Beatles, that was created as an escape from reality and provides an antidote to boredom. The three lads from the North of The Netherlands make some pulsating noise pop that gets firmly stuck in the mind and on the dancefloor. Make no mistake, the teens run one of the best live bands around.
Website: https://thehomesick.bandcamp.com/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6q5SrkgP73lW6VpQnReiaS/about
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NOTES TO EDITORS
Download photos of the bands here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/if13hu77bmg5eyr/AABPrFdejHT8WSlcPG9j32uGa?dl=0
Mariana Sanchotene New Director of Amsterdam Dance Event
As of 1 October, Mariana Sanchotene will be the new Director of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) foundation. She succeeds Richard Zijlma, who, together with Buma Cultuur director Frank Helmink, is still responsible for the upcoming edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event.
Sanchotene’s appointment coincides with the foundation’s transition into an independent foundation. The Amsterdam Dance Event had been part of Buma Cultuur since its beginning in 1995. Willemijn Maas, former Director of AVRO and currently an independent consultant and supervisor, will become the Chairman of the independent foundation’s Supervisory Board. The remaining members of the Supervisory Board are currently being recruited.
“ADE has been very special to me for years. It’s the time of the year when the entire electronic music industry comes to Amsterdam to exchange ideas, conduct business, network, meet friends and, above all, enjoy music. I’ve always been proud to say that Amsterdam organises the best electronic music conference and the largest club festival. I’m looking forward to working with the ADE team and all other organisations involved in the success of this event”, said Mariana Sanchotene.
Sanchotene has more than 20 years of experience in the international live entertainment industry. She’s worked for companies such as ID&T, Stage Entertainment and Cirque du Soleil. Sanchotene contributed to the international growth of ID&T, among others in her role as VP Business Development. Originally from Brazil, she now lives in Amsterdam with her family.
The Amsterdam Dance Event is pleased with the appointment of both Maas and Sanchotene. “The step towards independence, Mariana’s start as Director and Willemijn’s start as Chairman, all contribute to the reinforcement and sustainability of ADE as the world’s most important event for electronic music. We are confident that with Mariana Sanchotene at the helm the Amsterdam Dance Event will remain as such”, remarks Buma Cultuur Director Frank Helmink on behalf of ADE.
The Amsterdam Dance Event takes place from the 17th to 21st of October, 2018.
About Amsterdam Dance Event
ADE is the worlds biggest club festival and conference for electronic music. With events in 160 locations Amsterdam is all about electronic music during five days and nights in October. Over 9000 professional delegates from over 90 countries visit ADE to network and exchange ideas For the complete program and more information about ADE: www.a-d-e.nl
About Buma Cultuur
Buma Cultuur is dedicated to music from The Netherlands. Buma Cultuur supports and promotes Dutch music copyright in both The Netherlands and key export markets for Dutch music. The aim is to increase the percentage of Dutch music in the Dutch market and foreign markets. Buma Cultuur is founded by the Dutch collecting society Buma.
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Legendary Nile Rodgers & Chic are headlining Sea Dance Festival!
Music legend, multiple GRAMMY-winning composer, producer, arranger and guitarist Nile Rodgers will perform alongside his legendary group Chic on Thursday, August 30, at the spectacular opening of this year's fifth edition of the Sea Dance Festival! As the co-founder of CHIC and the newly elected Chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Rodgers pioneered a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like “Le Freak,” (the biggest selling single in the history of Atlantic Records!) and sparked the advent of hip-hop with “Good Times”. He influenced the development of popular music, expanding its boundaries and stands behind some of the greatest hits and albums of the world's greatest stars such as David Bowie, Madonna, Duran Duran, Daft Punk, Eric Clapton, Robert Plant, George Michael, Bryan Ferry, B-52s, INXS and many, many others. His productions for artists like David Bowie, Diana Ross, and Madonna have sold over 500 million albums and 75 million singles worldwide, while his innovative, trendsetting collaborations with Daft Punk on "Get lucky", perhaps the biggest summer hit of this decade, and Lady Gaga, David Guetta, Avicii, Pharrell Williams, Kylie Minogue, Pitbull, Sigala, Disclosure and Sam Smith reflect the vanguard of contemporary music. His work transcends all styles of music across every generation with a body of work that’s garnered him inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2017) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2016). Nile Rodgers & CHIC will be releasing their first new album in 25 years, “It’s About Time” in September his year.
Legendary Nile Rodgers & Chic coming to Sea Dance Festival: https://youtu.be/pGFsHQ6aTD8
The legend Nile Rodgers joins a line-up that already includes superstars of festival dance scene DJ duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, absolute masters of today’s world electronic scene, Paul Kalkbrenner and Nina Kraviz, plus an eclectic array of performers including one of the most recognizable music stars of the new generation, Alice Merton, Lost Frequencies, Dax J, Antigone, Francois X, Shlømo, PTULive, Sofia Rodina, Marko Nastić, F Burak Yeter, FIlatov and Karas, Lag, Vakat AKA Aleksandar Grum, Forest People, Gillerz & Be Good, Ilija Djoković, Sugar Lobby, Monosaccharide, Bodzie, Popi Divine, Mr. Lekka, Branko Vuković, Buba, Vegim & Flekitza, Ana RS, TZ Project, ČX, Sabinaa and Jan De R and many more.
The fifth Sea Dance Festival moves to Buljarica in Budva, where the world’s largest and regional music stars will perform on several stages from August 30th to September 1st. Stunning destination, more than 2km long Buljarica beach is the pearl of untouched nature in Mediterranean. An arc of soft sand and pebbles, backed by a deep-shade forest make this beach in Montenegro an oasis of green. It is a 30min ride along the azure coast from the Old Town in Budva, which makes it an ideal location for those perfect summer festival’s nights followed by dreamy, salt-induced, beach days.
A medium-sized festival with a major festival line-up, Sea Dance packs no punches when it comes to artists, location and value-for-money. Tickets for Sea Dance Festival can be snapped up for just £29 + BF. Only 350m away from the festival venue, Maslina camp, with a 300-year-old olive orchard, offers a pleasant atmosphere perfect for an unforgettable camping experience. Accomodation and transfers offers can be found at: www.seadancefestvial.me
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Dutch artists to see at c/o Pop Festival
DUTCH IMPACT PARTY, 31st AUGUST 2015 18:00 – 21:00 @ STADGARTEN CAFE
The Dutch Impact showcase will once again return to c/o pop Festival in Cologne to highlight the best new and emerging acts from The Lowlands. Taking place on Friday 31st August 2018 at Stadtgarten Café the Dutch Impact Party will present performances from Dakota, Iguana Death Cult and The Homesick.
Having already built solid foundations in their home country these acts represent a variety of genres from alternative noise rock and acid-drenched psychedelics to dreamy indie pop, these acts are ones to keep on your radar in 2018.
The Homesick “there is a thrilling originality here and a keen sense of psych melody in their sound added to the sprightly energy of the band whose tight, economical and yet enthralling playing adds to the songs.” Louder Than War
Iguana Death Cult “The foursome’s high-octane protopunk and acid-drenched psychedelics create havoc not unlike a ferocious horde of bees.” The Brighton Magazine
Dakota “Dutch girl band Dalota do cali dream pop so well” – Noisey
The Dutch Impact Party will take place on Friday 31st August 2018 at Stadtgarten Café from 18:00hrs – 21:00hrs.
Showcase set times;
18:30 – Dakota
19:30 – The Homesick
20:30 – Iguana Death Cult
Other venues you can see the artists perform are;
30th August – The Homesick at Studio 672 – 21:55 – 22:40
31st August – Dakota – Subway at 21:10 – 21:50
1st September – Iguana Death Cult at Sunway – 21:10 – 21:50
More info on bands here: http://www.dutch-impact.nl/category/festivals/c-o-pop-festival
Listen to the bands here: https://open.spotify.com/user/dutchimpact2014/playlist/4cnBT520yEfqLBCpQstGa7
Brought to you by Dutch Music Export, powered by Eurosonic Noorderslag, Dutch Performing Arts and Buma Cultuur. With the kind support by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
About the artists
Dakota
With EP ‘Leda’ and debut single ‘Icon’, which received critical acclaim from the likes of Noisey and Nylon, Dakota made the dream of introducing the world to their music a reality. The Amsterdam based band seamlessly blend California feels with garage rock and pop – their dreamy and hazy sound lulls and soothes, makes you close your eyes and drift away, before taking a swing at you and whacking you on the head with raving guitar riffs and pounding rhythms. Dakota’s next release, 7” ‘Silver Tongue/Wanderlust’, landed favourable reviews from The Line of Best Fit and leading Dutch media, and got airplay on BBC Radio 1. ‘Silver Tongue’ is about dealing with that person in your life who tries to knock you down at every opportunity – it’s an ode to keeping your head high and your eye on the prize. That’s exactly what Lisa Brammer (vocals), Lana Kooper (bass), Jasmine van der Waals (guitar) and Annemarie van den Born (drums) plan to do in 2018, as they write and record their debut album, planned for release early next year.
Website: https://www.dakotamusic.nl/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5yA5DJ1AVhpetTedhGJ6I0
Iguana Death Cult
Rotterdam’s rousing Iguana Death Cult has claimed its own dominion inside the Dutch port’s concrete jungle. By bringing the best of Thee Oh Sees’ wild garage psych, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard’s crazy psych rock and The Black Lips’ southern garage together, this young quartet has revitalised the garage scene. Adding some surf sound, Iguana Death Cult mapped
out their own route, one that has been full of wild parties, including their own festivals, and crowdsurfing kids. The foursome’s high-octane protopunk and acid-drenched psychedelics create havoc not unlike a ferocious horde of bees. They cemented their live reputation with debut album The First Stirrings Of Hideous Insect Life and now they are back, bigger, bolder and rougher than ever.
Website: http://iguanadeathcult.band/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3krOZK9c8q5QOdt9QSdEV8
The Homesick
Dokkum, the home of, and probably the inspiration for The Homesick, whose sound plays on pop music. Not the kind with slick beats and audacious vocal effects, but rather the kind that is closer to The Beatles, that was created as an escape from reality and provides an antidote to boredom. The three lads from the North of The Netherlands make some pulsating noise pop that gets firmly stuck in the mind and on the dancefloor. Make no mistake, the teens run one of the best live bands around.
Website: https://thehomesick.bandcamp.com/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6q5SrkgP73lW6VpQnReiaS/about
For more information contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity | nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
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ESNS introduces the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards, the European Union Prize for popular and contemporary music
Unique alliance of European music industry partners to support new music talent.
The Music Moves Europe Talent Awards are the new European Union Prize for popular and contemporary music implemented by ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag). The prize is to be awarded annually to those artists who represent the European sound of today and tomorrow.
The aim of the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards is to celebrate new and upcoming artists from Europe and support them in order to help them develop and accelerate their international careers. Nominees are selected through monitoring the European Border Breakers Charts, their streaming figures, results from the European Talent Exchange Programme (ETEP) and recommendations from music export offices, as well as the partners involved in the prize. Winners of the prize will be rewarded with a chance to play live at ESNS, a tailor-made training programme and financial support specifically intended for touring and promotion. The nature of what the prize offers is regarded as a way of affirming the shared commitment to helping emerging artists break through in Europe and beyond.
Succeeding the European Border Breakers Awards (EBBA), the annual Music Moves Europe Talent Awards are co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission, with the additional support of the Municipality of Groningen, Province of Groningen and the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. The awards are presented by ESNS and Reeperbahn Festival, in cooperation with Yourope, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Independent Music Companies Association (IMPALA), International Music Managers Forum (IMMF), Liveurope, Live DMA, European Music Exporters Exchange (EMEE) and Digital Music Europe (DME).
The nominees will be presented at the Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg in September. Then the twelve winners of the prize will be announced in November and the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards will be handed over during a grand award ceremony at ESNS on Wednesday January 16, 2019.
About ESNS
ESNS is the place to discover and access the very best emerging European music talent. As the European Music Platform, the event has a proven track record of helping to break new acts on the international music scene, with breakthrough names such as ALMA, Alice Merton, Altin Gun, AV AV AV, Cari Cari, Dermot Kennedy, Husky Loops, Sigrid, Superorganism, Tamino, Tshegue, Zeal & Ardor and Zulu Zulu having played at ESNS as up and coming talents. 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.
EXIT announced a new No Sleep Festival in Belgrade: First acts include Nina Kraviz, Dax J and I Hate Models
After EXIT presented No Sleep Festival's "zero" edition at Petrovaradin Fortress in 2017, which gathered over 20,000 techno lovers and featured acts like Jeff Mills, Ellen Allien, Paula Temple, Rebekah, Vladimir Ivkovic and Jane Fitz, this year’s edition will be a whole new festival taking place in Belgrade from 16 to 18 November! The new member is also the sixth in the festival family run by the EXIT Team, and has originated from the internationally praised No Sleep Novi Sad stage at the EXIT Festival itself. Over the past four years, No Sleep has evolved into a music platform that joins many events throughout the whole year in many global cities, including the Serbian capital where it will settle as a new festival in its own right. Spread across a full weekend, No Sleep Festival will feature a round o'clock non-stop program at multiple locations in Belgrade, including the central mammoth warehouse, known as the New Hangar in Port of Belgrade, next to Danube. It will also include lineups at city's well-known clubs like Drugstore, 20/44 and various other spots, with some of the world's most exciting electronic music acts, alongside local finest talents.
No Sleep Festival 2018 - Step into the Next Chapter:
After three historic performances in EXIT finales, as well as headlining almost every other leading festival in the world, Nina Kraviz is coming back to Belgrade, the city she remembers very well for some of her earliest steps towards the global scene, outside of her native Russia. Nina returns at the moment when the whole world is watching her every move with an unprecedented attention, while her new music keeps hitting the floors in the shape of genre-bending remixes. In the same time, her distinctive record label трип just had its 20th release, a ten-track LP compilation featuring the purest forms of acid, industrial techno and even gabber. Shuffling constantly sleepless between train stations and airports, the biggest stages and the smallest of record shops, playing among the heavyweights like the one she has become herself and pushing along her side some of the least known talents, Nina remains fundamentally independent. Without any managers to run her career and call the safe shots, she draws creative people from all sides, helping others to get the much-deserved spotlight she carries with her whilst making way for the next generation headliners.
One such artist is the British-Berliner, Dax J, who conquered the world with closing sets on some of the greatest events. Many have dubbed him the best DJ of the new generation, and leading festivals have placed him among headliners. Young French rebel of mysterious identity and a striking alias, I Hate Models, is following in his footsteps. He rapidly caught the world's attention thanks to his furious Depeche Mode remixes and a list of singles spearheading the new super-exciting wave on the world electronic scene.
The No Sleep Festival will be held at several locations, while the central events with the state-of-the-art production will be held at the industrial surroundings in the Port of Belgrade, right on the shore of river Danube. After old Hangar hosted some of the world’s most prominent DJ acts, Belgrade reveals its new prime electronic music warehouse venue, bigger and much better in all production aspects. It is simply called the New Hangar and is becoming a new main spot for the largest electronic events in Belgrade, located just 1,500 m from the city's main Republic Square. Apart from the main venue, No Sleep Festival will have numerous afterparties, daytime parties, exhibitions, workshops, as well as a musical conference with panel discussions touching some of the most current topics on the electronic scene.
The No Sleep music platform, envisioned by EXIT, has been gathering some of the most exciting acts and clubbing brands in the world for the past four years. At its place of origin, the No Sleep Novi Sad stage at Exit Festival, some of the greatest clubs in the world gather each year, including: fabric, Concrete, Tresor, Sub Club, Fuse, Arma17, The Bunker New York, Nitsa, Salon des Amateurs and Grelle Forelle, as well as the local Serbian clubs, such as Drugstore, 20/44 and Tunnel. In the last three years, EXIT and No Sleep events have toured the world in cities like New York, London, Moscow, Barcelona, Rome and Vienna, and this November they are coming back to Belgrade, this time as a fully-fledged indoor music festival.
The list of hundreds of performers gathered by the No Sleep platform so far, from those at EXIT, to those who played its beach edition at Sea Dance Festival, as well as the EXIT's No Sleep launch events around the world, includes name such as Jeff Mills, Nina Kraviz, Dax J, Amelie Lens, Rødhåd, Helena Hauff, Moritz Von Oswald, Charlotte de Witte, DJ Tennis, Craig Richards, Ellen Allien, The Hacker, Vatican Shadow, Paula Temple, Rebekah, Function, Red Axes, Honey Dijon, Mike Servito, Denis Sulta, Rebolledo, Eagles & Butterflies, Dasha Rush, Kobosil, Antigone, Francois X, Zadig, Kangding Ray, Nikita Zabelin, Bjarki, Powell, Jane Fitz and many others. Among them, there are many local and regional performers, such as Tijana T, Vladimir Ivković, Dejan Milićević, Marko Milosavljević, Insolate, Kristijan Molnar, Lag, Miloš Pavlović, Filip Xavi, Scalameriya, TKNO, DJ Jock, Ilija Đoković, Aleksandar Grum, Sugar Lobby, After Affair, Noise Destruction, DJ Brka, Schwabe, Boža Podunavac, Vlada Janjić, Stevie Whisper, Akioki, Beyond House, Tapan, Svetlana Maraš, 33.10.3402, Techno Klinika, Mihajlo HFM, Monosaccharide and others.
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OFF Festival Katowice 2018: Presenting the Dr. Martens Stage
We previously announced that we had closed this year’s OFF Festival lineup, but then we teamed up with Dr. Martens to bring you one more festival stage. A bit more intimate and cozy than the others, the Dr. Martens stage will feature concerts by acclaimed Polish singer-songwriters and more.
Dr. Martens Stage schedule:
Friday, August 3
6:35 Runforrest
This Kraków–based folk singer-songwriter will charm you with his musicality and sensitivity. Grzegorz Wardęga has a debut EP to his name and a shining future ahead of him.
8:45 Peter J. Birch
Top-notch Polish Americana: a breathtaking, honest, enthralling story-hymns that echo with notes from across the pond (Neil Young, Bob Dylan) and Piotr’s own personality. To hear a sample for yourself, check out his fantastic album The Shore Up In the Sky.
22.55 Sonbird
At long last, a breath of fresh air in Polish indie rock. Catchy tunes, but with a personality of their own, as you’ll discover on their recently-released debut EP, simply titled Sonbird EP. And they’re just getting started.
Saturday, August 4
6:35 Graftmann
A singer, songwriter and guitarist known for his solo work and as a member of the band Miss Polski. Equal parts lyrical and cynical, Graftmann is a prime example of the European school of songwriting.
8:45 Legendarny Afrojax
Michał Hoffman — best known for work with the beloved and dearly-missed Afro Kolektyw — is more versatile and uncompromising as a solo artist. If being shoved in front of a distorting mirror is your idea of fun, make sure to check this out.
11:05 Iowa Super Soccer
Before Iowa Super Soccer come out with new material, we recommend you give Stories Without Happy Ending another listen. Luckily this stories does have a happy ending: after a several-year hiatus, Mysłowice’s ISS — one of the most noteworthy landmarks on the Silesian alternative music scene – is coming back.
Sunday, August 5
6:35 Daniel Spaleniak
With his amazing voice and charming compositions, Daniel Spaleniak is one of the most distinctive singer-songwriters on the Polish music scene. The enthusiastic critical reception of his new album, Life is Somewhere Else, should come as no surprise.
8:45 Henry No Hurry
Wawrzyniec Jan Dąbrowski (Letters From Silence, Henry David’s GUN) performing solo. Hypnotizing ballads sung in the voice of a guy who’s been around the block a few times. Get ready for folky narratives with a rock’n’roll bite.
10:55 Asia i Koty
Joanna Bielawska and company play simple songs about complex issues. Prepare to be hypnotized, moved, and even surprised. We hope they’ll surprise us soon with a follow-up to their excellent 2016 release, Sing.
But that’s not all we have in store for you! Feel the Dr. Martens spirit at our special pop-up gallery, and visit the Dr. Martens space to become the star of your very own 360° slow motion video, available for you to share on social media.
Dr. Martens has always been associated with music, and the history of music is filled with artists that followed their own paths in a pair of Docs. Their durability and comfort make them the perfect everyday footwear and an excellent choice for the demanding environments of concerts and music festival.
To find out more, visit the brand’s Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/drmartenspolska/
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Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk