Positivus Festival Moves To New Location In Riga with A$AP Rocky, Megan Thee Stallion, Jamie xx, and many more
After unforgettable 13 years in Salacgriva, during which the popular music and art festival Positivus in Latvia has become a special event in many people's lives after the two-year break will start a new beginning this summer. On July 15th and 16th Positivus festival returns and will take place in a new location in the capital city Riga, Lucavsala park territory.
Lucavsala park has become a popular recreation place and perfect location for the festival. With the beautiful scenery of Riga, Lucavsala park is located alongside the Daugava river and is easily accessible from the city center and gathers everyone who wants to enjoy nature while remaining close to the city. Positivus festival will continue to delight thousands of people with amazing music programm and this year's festival line-up includes participation of unexpectedly strong artists - A$AP Rocky, Megan Thee Stallion, Jamie xx, and many more. Tickets are available at www.positivusfestival.com.
A$AP Rocky will bring the loudest hip hop performance to the Baltic as one of the Positivus festival headliners on Saturday, July 16th. New York's hip hop genre star A$AP Rocky, has collaborations with nearly every biggest start of his genre such as Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Frank Ocean, Tyler, The Creator, Skepta, FKA Twigs, 21 Savage, London On Da Track, Kid Cudi, Gucci Mane, Santigold, 2 Chainz, Yelawolf. A$AP Rocky's portfolio boasts massive arts, fashion, film, and television projects. His debut album "Long.Live.A$AP" arrived in 2013 with the hit single "Goldie." The successful debut was followed by the 2015 studio album “At Long Last A$AP”, which topped the album charts. In 2018, A$AP Rocky's third solo album "Testing" (2018) ranked 4th on the “Billboard 200” album list. In April 2019, A$AP Rocky and Joey Bada$$ recorded a song "Too Many Gods," which was included in the "For the Throne: Music Inspired by the HBO Series Game of Thrones" tracklist.
An absolutely global musical phenomenon, a cultural icon, and one of the hottest words in women's hip-hop music scene - Megan Thee Stallion will perform on Friday, July 15th. She's known as a hitmaker with cheeky style and an impressive star with a great personality. In 2019 Megan Thee Stallion burst into the American hip-hop scene, joining the major league of female rappers. Megan Thee Stallion is a three-time Grammy winner ("Best Rap Artist", "Best Rap Performance", "Best Rap Song" with "Savage") and an evolving cultural icon. After the EPs „Fever” and "Suga" she released her debut album „Good News" in 2020, and her two tracks went to the top in USA - "Savage" (remix featuring Beyonce) and "WAP", where she joined Cardi B. Most recently the artist had a collaboration with the pop star Dua Lipa for the song "Sweetest Pie".
Jamie xx creates the most beautiful mix of fine indie, R&B, and dance music imaginable and is well known around the world as a key member of The xx. On Friday, July 15th Jamie xx will bring back sweet memories from Positivus festival in 2013, where we experienced the charming The xx concert. The subtle blend of music mix he has crafted with The xx has made him a sought-after remixer for such artists as Adele, Florence + The Machine, and Gil Scott-Heron. In 2015, Jamie xx released his widely acclaimed debut album “In Colour” with songs like “Loud Places”, “I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times)” and “Gosh”. In 2020 he dropped his latest single “Idontknow” all while staying busy DJ:ing, remixing, producing and working on new material with The xx.
Positivus festival has been the largest popular music and art festival in the Baltics, which has taken place in Salacgrīva since 2007 and has gathered up to 30,000 music lovers from Latvia and abroad every festival year. The festival has gathered many important and well-known foreign music stars like Muse, Nick Cave, Robert Plant, Iggy Pop, Imagine Dragons, Ellie Goulding, The xx, Sigur Rós, Sinéad O'Connor, and many others, a total of several hundred famous musicians of different generations. Positivus festival has been mentioned in foreign media along with other festivals in Europe that are worth attending and has been nominated for various European festival awards.
Announced Positivus festival 2022 line-up so far: A$AP Rocky, Megan Thee Stallion, Jamie xx, Caribou, Thundercat, Yves Tumor & Its band, SoFaygo, Bas, Moses Sumney, black midi, Black Country, New Road, ansis, Citi Zēni, Arturs Skutelis, rolands če, Būū, Edavārdi, Prusax, VIŅA, Sudden Lights, Sigma, Elizabete Gaile, MUUD, Ods, Zeļģis, Nova Koma, $ourJ. Many more artists will be added soon.
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Priya Ragu, Holly Humberstone, and Altin Gün highest-ranking artists in the first ESNS Exchange 2022 results
After being shuttered by a pandemic for two years, the live festival industry seems to be back in motion. This shows in the first ESNS Exchange results of 2022. Already 133 bookings were made from the programme’s pool.
First results
With ESNS 2022 behind us, the first results are in. With 133 bookings by 77 artists from 20 countries, the programme is proving its worth for the live music sector. To give the acts that played at a digital ESNS edition due to COVID an extra push, the ESNS Exchange pool of this year represents artists from both ESNS 2021 and 2022. Here is a top 10 of the most booked acts and a top 10 of the most booked acts per country;
ESNS Exchange Artist Chart}
Priya Ragu (CH) 8
Holly Humberstone (GB) 7
Altin Gün (NL) 6
Yard Act (GB) 5
Enola Gay (IE) 4
CMAT (IE) 4
Wet Leg (GB) 4
Ascendant Vierge (BE) 3
Joe & The Shitboys (FO) 3
Myd (FR) 3
ESNS Exchange By Country Chart
Priya Ragu (CH) 8
Holly Humberstone (GB)7
Altin Gün (NL) 6
Enola Gay (IE) 4
Ascendant Vierge (BE) 3
Joe & The Shitboys (FO) 3
Myd (FR) 3
Daði Freyr (IS)3
Alyona Alyona (UA) 2
K.ZIA (DE) 2
*Results filtered by the most booked artist per country
As yet, acts from the United Kingdom and Switzerland are not supported financially by ESNS Exchange. ESNS is negotiating this with the (export) offices that represent these countries. It will depend on the outcome of these negotiations whether acts are financially supported performing at the ESNS Exchange festivals in 2022.
Find a full overview of the first results of ESNS Exchange 2022 at https://esns-exchange.eu/results-2022/
While this is good news for the ESNS Exchange programme, our thoughts are with the people in Ukraine. If you want to help out, let your voice be heard online or support Ukrainian artists like GO-A, Alina Pash and Alyona Alyona who are part of ESNS Exchange. Music journalists and the wider music communities of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia have created this playlist filled with Ukrainian artists: https://spoti.fi/3JRAAz1. Get to know how you can additionally help via Global Citizen.
ESNS donated money to MusicSavesUA, a project from All-Ukrainian Association of Music Events, including Atlas Festival, who need financial assistance urgently for the humanitarian needs of the civilians in Ukraine. We urge you to do the same: musicsavesua.com.
About ESNS Exchange
The European Talent Exchange Programme (ETEP), now ESNS Exchange, was introduced in 2003 to make the ‘exchange’ of European artists across Europe possible on a greater scale than ever before. An initiative of ESNS, ESNS Exchange facilitates the bookings of European acts on festivals outside their home countries and generates extensive media exposure for these artists in cooperation with Euroradio, export offices and local media. This way, ESNS Exchange aims to give a boost to the international careers of European artists.
About ESNS
ESNS is a non-profit showcase festival for European artists, and a conference with panels, keynotes, interviews, and gatherings on the latest developments in the international and European music industry. ESNS’ mission is to stimulate and further promote the circulation of European music, and to give European artists a stepping stone onto international success.
Tickets for ESNS23 are available at an early-bird rate via https://esns.nl/tickets/
Brian Eno in conversation with Aurora at Green Events & Innovations Conference
Brian Eno in conversation with Aurora at Green Events & Innovations Conference
Green Events & Innovations Conference (GEI) is presented by A Greener Festival (AGF)
in partnership with the International Live Music Conference (ILMC).
The 14th edition of Green Events & Innovations Conference (GEI) will take place at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London on Friday 29th April 2022 and in a special Keynote, the renowned musician, producer and visual artist Brian Eno will be in conversation with Norwegian artist Aurora. Having recently founded Earth Percent, a charity providing a simple way for the music industry to support the most impactful organisations addressing the climate emergency, Eno joins the conference to discuss 'Directing the energy of music for the benefit of the planet’ in a Keynote conversation with Aurora, where they will discuss their visions for directing the energy of music for the benefit of the planet.
Brian Eno is a renowned musician, producer, visual artist and activist who first came to international prominence in the early seventies as a founding member of British band, Roxy Music, followed by a series of solo albums and collaborations. His work as producer includes albums with Talking Heads, Devo, U2, Laurie Anderson, James, Jane Siberry and Coldplay, while his long list of collaborations include recordings with David Bowie, Jon Hassell, Harold Budd, John Cale, David Byrne, Grace Jones, Karl Hyde, James Blake and most recently with his brother, Roger, on Mixing Colours. Eno is also a founding member of the Long Now Foundation, a trustee of Client Earth and patron of Videre est Credere. In April 2021, he launched EarthPercent, which raises money from the music industry for some of the most impactful environmental charities working on the climate emergency.
Aurora is one of the greatest Norwegian pop breakthroughs of recent years. She has released three strong albums, several radio hits, had huge streaming numbers and massive international interest. In the last few years she has performed at huge festivals, popular TV shows and she has toured on most continents. Aurora is experiencing success as far from home as Australia, Mexico and Brazil, and is selling out larger venues abroad than in Norway. The new album The Gods We Can Touch was released in January.
GEI 14 will be an official part of the International Live Music Conference (ILMC) for the first time with all ILMC delegates able to attend GEI sessions. There will be a packed programme featuring inspiring and knowledgeable speakers who will bring their passion and ideas to the event with key topics of the conference including;
European co-operation in the live music sector
Transport and Energy in the tumultuous energy landscape
Arenas coming back greener with the AGF Greener Arena certification,
Sustainable food & beverage for events
Circularity of Materials with a focus on Cups and Serveware
European Greener Festival Roadmap
Incredible individuals and organisations using skills, networks, creativity and resources of events for purposeful action in solidarity with displaced people.
Quick Fire Innovation Round with latest in green tech solutions
The connection between wellbeing, inclusivity, diversity, equity and environmental sustainability will be a recurring theme throughout the programme.
Other confirmed speakers include (in alphabetical order);
Andy Lenthall (Festival Insights), Chiara Badiali (Julie's Bicycle), Claire O’Neill (AGF), Dale Vince OBE (Ecotricity/Forest Green Rovers), Danny Newby (Big Green Coach), Dave Ojay (Naam Festival) Dr Vincent Walsh (Herblabism/Future of Food), Erik Distler (AEG), Gina Périer (Lapee), Glenn Lyons (UWE), Gordon Masson (IQ Magazine), Holger Jan Schmidt (YOUROPE, General Secretary), John Drury (OVO Arena Wembley, VP & General Manager), John Robb (Louder Than War / Membranes), Kara Djurhuus (Roskilde Festival, Head of Philanthropy), Laura van de Voort (Green Events Netherlands), Linnéa Svensson (Green Operations Europe), Lucy Noble (NAA/Royal Albert Hall), Lyke Poortvliet (Green Events Netherlands), Marcel Arsand (Ball), Marie Sabot (We Love Green, festival director), Martin Thim (DTD Group), Mike Walsh (Serenade), Nora Wigand (Ball), Sangeeta Waldron (Serendipity PR & Media), Steve “Bedlam” Stavrinides (Refugee Community Kitchen / The Common, Glastonbury), Steve Sayer (The O2 (AEG Europe), Thomas Grunberg (Gaudina).
Join us as pioneers, activists and leading collectives in the space of greener events, festivals, tours, venues and entertainment, unite to discuss the key questions in an industry in the midst of transformation.
This 14th edition of GEI is presented by AGF and ILMC, and kindly supported by Ecotricity, De La Maison and Ball Corporation.
More info and tickets here:
https://www.agreenerfestival.com/green-events-innovations-conference-gei
More information at agreenerfestival.com / @agreenerfestival
Notes To Editors
About AGF
AGF is a not-for-profit company committed to helping events, festivals and venues around the world adopt environmentally efficient practices. AGF provide certification, education and training, consultancy, resources and green riders, facilitating the exchange of good ideas. They share information about how environmentally efficient methods are currently being employed at events and how the impact on the environment can be limited at future events. They offer independent assessment and verification of events sustainability claims through the AGF Awards for festivals, venues, tours and events.
https://www.agreenerfestival.com/
About ILMC
Attracting 2,000 of the world’s top live music professionals from over 40 countries annually, the International Live Music Conference has been the foremost meeting place for live music professionals worldwide for over 30 years. In addition to its main conference, ILMC also produces the ILMC Production Meeting (IPM), the Green Events & Innovations Conference (GEI), Futures Forum, The Event Safety & Security Summit (E3S) and the International Festival Forum (IFF). Full information about the conference including schedule, events and partners is at 34.ilmc.com.
About Earth Percent
EarthPercent is a charity providing a simple way for the music industry to support the most impactful organisations addressing the climate emergency. Our advisory panels bring together high profile music industry executives and recognised climate science experts and climate justice activists to ensure funds are used in the most efficient way possible.
The music industry is uniquely placed to influence culture, shape public conversation, raise funds and take action to address the climate crisis. EarthPercent believes philanthropy can play an important role in accelerating change and realising our vision of a healthy planet. By developing a structure in which music businesses can donate a small percentage of income to EarthPercent which we then direct to the most impactful organisations addressing climate change we can bring about the change that is necessary to realise a healthy planet for all. https://earthpercent.org/
Mallorca Live Festival 5th Anniversary with Muse, Christina Aguilera, C Tangana, Editors, Franz Ferdinand, Justice, Peggy Gou, Jeff Mills, The Blessed Madonna and more
Mallorca Live Festival returns to celebrate its 5th anniversary edition from 24th to 26th June 2022. Cementing its place as the biggest and most important festival in the Balearic Islands the festival will host the best national and international live shows of the moment with a quality and eclectic line up including; Muse, Christina Aguilera, C. Tangana, Editors, Franz Ferdinand, Justice, Supergrass, Metronomy, Izal, Cut Copy, Temples, Milky Chance, The Blessed Madonna, Peggy Gou, Jeff Mills and Ben UFO.
Taking place in the beautiful Calvià region, Mallorca Live Festival is a premium festival experience set between the lush green hills of the Serra de Tramuntana and some of the best beaches in Europe. Festival visitors will be able to enjoy an exciting festival experience as well as enjoying everything the island has to offer from beautiful blue flag beaches and stunning sunsets, to mountain hiking and bike rides, to the historic feel and ancient architecture of surrounding towns as well as many local delicacies and a multitude of bars and restaurants to enjoy.
After a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the launch of a summer concert series, the Majorcan festival returns to its traditional 3-day format and is ready to offer its most international edition. Mallorca Live Festival stays true to its eclecticism and is committed to bringing together the most relevant artists of the moment, alternating genres and origins, both Spanish and international, and continuing to bet on the local Majorcan music scene.
Day 1 of the festival on Friday will kick off with Editors and Spanish rapper C. Tangana who is already making waves internationally and will be playing alongside other leading Spanish artists Izal, Kase O. Jazz Magnetism y Rigoberta Bandini. Peggy Gou leads the electronic music line up alongside Max Cooper and Bradley Zero. Plus Belgian band Goose will promise to make us dance with their electro-rock.
Saturday will be headlined by Christina Aguilera who will play for the first time in the Balearic Islands show in what will also be her first show in Spain since 2003. UK Rock acts Franz Ferdinand, Supergrass and Temples are also confirmed as well as the legendary “The Wizard” Jeff Mills, Australian synth-pop band Cut Copy and Monolink, Cobblestone Jazz and Red Axes.
The final day on Sunday, Muse will headline the main stage for their first performance in the Balearic Islands. Joining them will be French electronic music duo Justice, Metronomy who will also play on the island for the first time, showcasing their new album and Germany’s Milky Chance. Keep everyone dancing till sunrise will be The Blessed Madonna and Ben UFO amongst others.
Final Line up
Friday 24th June
C Tangana, Editors, Izal, Peggy Gou
Kase.O Jazz Magnetism, Rigoberta Bandini, Baiuca, Max Cooper, Bradley Zero, Alizzz
Delaporte, Elyella, Goose, Shinova, The Parrots, Niños Luchando, Queralt Lahoz, Go Cactus, Cora Yako, Emlan, Amulet, Muro María, Repion, Boye, Pucheros Atómicos, Grant Amant,, Los Dos, Aina Losange, Vik.T
Saturday 25th June
Christina Aguilera, Franz Ferdinand, Supergrass, Jeff Mills, Cut Copy,
Rufus T. Firefly, Trueno, Club del Río, Monolink, Cobblestone Jazz, Red Axes, Klik&Frik, Trashi, Bronquio, Baywaves, Paco Moreno, Rocío Saiz, Branquias Johnson, Cecilia Zango, Trigga, Reïna, Saïm, The Southnormales, Paco Colombàs, Bisuri i els Mossos, Yoko Factor, Sweet Poo Smell, Frink
Sunday 26th June
Muse, Justice, Metronomy, Milky Chance, The Blessed Madonna, Ben UFO
Guitarricadelafuente, Sen Senra, Cupido, Mujeres, Biznaga, Agoraphobia, Parquesvr, Embusteros, Ela Minus, Pahua, Peligro!, Enric Ricone, Marta Knight, la Paloma, Alanaire, Agost, Jansky, Pullman, Ángeles Marqueño
Spotify playlist link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IHGbv4f0ymWW4edu07CSo?si=cc11433fdcb541bd
The festival will be held on the weekend of June 24, 25 and 26, 2022 at the Calvià’s Old Aquapark. More information here: https://mallorcalivemusic.com/festival/
Tickets
Festival passes are available from €125 plus service fees on the Mallorca Live website www.mallorcalivemusic.com and See Tickets, Mallorca Live’s official ticketing platform.
Accommodation packages https://mallorcalivemusic.com/en/festival/accommodation/
Notes to Editors:
Links to photos and press accreditation links here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SNYxpqDCixzLCy8YpV7wDBtxBAerCcEV
About Mallorca Live Festival
Mallorca Live Festival was launched in 2016 and soon became the most popular international music festival in the Balearic Islands. In Mallorca, it's regarded as the most prestigious brand within the music entertainment industry.
Once more the festival has the support of institutions such as the Spanish Government with the National Institute of Music and Performing Arts (INAEM) and Acción Cultural Española; the Government of the Balearic Islands through the Agency for Tourism Strategy of the Balearic Islands (AETIB), the Institut d'Estudis Baleàrics of the Ministry of European Funds, University and Culture; the Consell de Mallorca through the Mallorca Tourism Foundation, the Department of Culture, Heritage and Linguistic Policy and the Calvià City Council through the Culture Area and the Calvià Foundation.
The festival also has the support of Estrella Damm as main sponsor, as well as the INNSIDE by Melià hotel chain, the shipping company GNV, Air Europa airlines, Ron Barceló, Porto Pi, B The Travel Brand and See Tickets. Cadena SER Radio Mallorca and music magazine Mondosonoro are the official media partners.
SUPERBLOOM Will Transform Munich's Historic Olympic Park Into A New and Exciting Festival Experience
SUPERBLOOM Announces More Global Superstars for First Edition
SUPERBLOOM will transform Munich's historic Olympic Park into a new and exciting festival experience
SUPERBLOOM presents a top-class line-up for 2022 with Calvin Harris, Macklemore, Megan Thee Stallion, Rita Ora, Skepta, Years & Years and Tupoka Ogette among others joining the already announced David Guetta, AnnenMayKantereit, KRAFTKLUB, Glass Animals, Stromae, Anne-Marie, Zoe Wees and Kaya Yanar.
Taking place on 3rd and 4th September, the SUPERBLOOM Festival will transform the historic Olympic Park in Munich into an unforgettable wonderland for visitors to immerse themselves in, with several stages featuring local and international artists and numerous entertainment areas to explore. SUPERBLOOM is more than just a music festival and will offer an experience for all the senses.
The first acts announced included electronic music superstars David Guetta, Alan Walker, Purple Disco Machine, Meduza, and Joel Corry as well as national and international artists such as Stromae, Anne-Marie, Glass Animals, AnnenMayKantereit, LEA, KRAFTKLUB, Zoe Wees and Girl In Red.
Now the line-up of the festival main stages is being supplemented by more global megastars with the festival securing two performances that are exclusive to Germany: Both the UK DJ, singer, songwriter and producer Calvin Harris, who has already landed many global chart hits with his numerous high profile artist collaborations, and the American rapper Macklemore will play their only German concert at SUPERBLOOM in Munich. US rapper Megan Thee Stallion, whose lyrics are razor-sharp, and the British Grime superstar Skepta, on the other hand, will both be making their debut in Munich. Top global female superstars on the line up include the UK’s Rita Ora, Mimi Webb, Will Smith's daughter Willow, Norwegian pop sensation Sigrid and actress and singer Alli Neumann.
Also confirmed is the now one-man band Years & Years, with singer, songwriter and more recently TV star Olly Alexander - one of the hottest comebacks of the year - and newcomers to the German rap scene Schmyt.
In addition to the musical highlights, best-selling author, human rights activist and anti-racism expert Tupoka Ogette will give a keynote speech on the main stage. The Berlin comedian Kurt Krömer and comedy veteran Kaya Yanar will provide plenty of laughs and humor with their comedy shows, plus many other artists and podcasters who will also part of the diverse line-up.
SUPERBLOOM is more than just a music festival: the numerous experience areas offer something for all the senses. In a total of eleven experience areas, there is something to discover, experience and interactive with at every turn from art to fashion, science to sustainability, dance and acrobatics and much more. District4 is a lifestyle-fashion-sports area and YOUR PLANET will deal with sustainability issues. Art is the focus of the ArtBloom and the LakeGallery: Here you will find imaginative sculptures and unique installations as well as urban art created by national and international street artists. In the Spectacular section, visitors will be amazed by dance, acrobatics, circus and performances. The content for the SuperBrain area, which deals with science, medicine, research and technology, and the area for the youngest guests from 0-12 years, MiniBloom, have already been published. Further experience areas as well as the line-up of the newcomer stage NeoNeo and the BeerBrass&Beats beer garden will be announced in the coming months.
The organisers are pleased to implement the SUPERBLOOM Festival for the first time in Munich and assume a normal festival season without major restrictions. All regulations in force at the time of the event will be implemented.
Tickets
Advance ticket sales have already started in November. The 2-day ticket for Saturday and Sunday is available from 169 EUR. Teen tickets for 12-15 year-olds will be offered at a reduced price of 99 EUR and limited Kids tickets for free. Advance sales of day tickets will start on 09.03.22. These and other ticket categories are available at www.superbloom.de.
About SUPERBLOOM
SUPERBLOOM is a new live entertainment festival by Goodlive GmbH. After two COVID19-related postponements, the festival will celebrate its premiere in Munich in 2022 and transform the Olympic Park and the legendary Olympic Stadium into a spectacular world of experience with national and international superstars. Comedians, podcasters and numerous experience areas are also part of the new concept. For the premiere in 2022 international artists such as David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Megen Thee Stallion, Rita Ora, Kraftklub, Anne-Marie and Stromae and many more are confirmed.
NTIA Summit Unites Night Time Economy Leaders From Around World
Following the successful announcement of the First Night Time Economy Summit in the UK in conjunction with #Savenightlife and Bristol Nights, the NTIA announce more speakers including the UK Minister for Hospitality, New York City Nightlife Director, NSW 24hr Commissioner, A Greener Festivals, Music Venue Trust, Association for Electronic Music and Vibe Lab.
Taking place at Bristol Beacon on the 7th & 8th April 2022 the NTIA Summit is pleased to announce that the Minister for Hospitality (Small Businesses) Paul Scully MP will be taking part in an exclusive 45-minute virtual interview at the event. Minister Scully has consistently worked alongside trade organizations and the industry, discussing key subjects which affect policy decisions and financial support through the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
The Summit will also bring together some of the leading lights in night time economy from around the world, including Michael Rodriguez (New South Wales 24hr Commissioner), Ariel Palitz (NYC Nightlife Advisor), Mirik Milan (Vibe Lab/ Former Night Czar Amsterdam), Sacha Lord (Greater Manchester Night Time Economy Advisor), Amy Lame (London night Czar), Carly Heath (Bristol Night Time Economy Advisor) and Lutz Leichsenring (Vibe Lab/United We Stream). International counterparts across the world have become a huge part of the global night time economy network and the sharing of best practices and experiences within different countries has helped galvanize the community worldwide.
The tragedies of Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa have placed a huge focus on the safety of women at night - alongside the increase in spiking incidents from October 2021, the sector has had to re-evaluate its current duty of care strategy. The industry worked tirelessly with key stakeholders and campaigners to understand the challenges, and the subsequent inquiry by the Home Affairs Select Committee has seen the start of some fundamental changes. Resident Advisor, Savenightlife Women at Night Taskforce, Bristol Nights and Lady of the House will be hosting a range of panels on safe spaces, consumer confidence and empowerment, alongside some key training workshops on vulnerability for businesses and operators .
Clara Cullen from Music Venue Trust will be hosting a panel on the importance of grassroots music venues Tristan Hunt from the Association for Electronic Music hosting panel on the economic, cultural and community value of electronic music - these are both hugely important topics given the impact of this crisis on counter culture and emerging talent. Panelists include Yousef (Circus) Josh Robinson (Hospitality) Maria May (CAA) Silvia Montello.
With the review being undertaken by the House of Lords Select Committee on the Licensing Act 2003 and the intimation of imminent review by the Department of Leveling Up, Housing and Communities, there will be some challenging times ahead. The night time economy has been besieged with operational challenges, covid compliance, coupled with consumer, workforce, landlord and investor confidence. As part of the debate on “Agent of Change”, Deregulation, Planning & Licensing easements, the Institute of Licensing will host a panel with Sarah Clover (Barrister Specialising in Licensing & Planning) David Lucas (Licensing Solicitor), Steve Alton (Chairperson for British Institute of Innkeepers) & Sylvia Oates (Best Bar None).
Sustainability will become a huge part of our future and will without a doubt hold the turning point for many given the current cost inflation, particularly around utilities. Claire O’Neill from A Greener Festival alongside many others across the sector have been doing some amazing work on sustainability and will be hosting a panel on changing attitudes to the environment, customer behaviours and achieving net zero within the night time economy.
Says NTIA CEO Michael Kill
“At this point we felt it vitally important that we benchmark this moment with a summit, where our community can come together, some to meet for the first time outside of the virtual realm, an opportunity for operators, regulators, creators, entrepreneurs to come together and share, learn and build a stronger, more resilient industry for the future.”
“Our focus over the coming months is about generating positive messaging to enhance consumer confidence with a clear focus on recovery. The Chancellor’s Spring Statement on the 23rd March will set the tone, and will be the fundamental basis for future planning across the sector, so must include extensions to key reliefs around VAT & Business Rates to allow businesses to bounce back from the pandemic.”
The two day event will include over 100 speakers with panels and workshops featuring innovators and entrepreneurs from across the sector.
Speakers include; Sacha Lord (Night Time Economy Advisor Greater Manchester), Jenni Cochrane (Getahead) Simon Dunmore (CEO Defected), David Lucas (IOL), Ojay Mcdonald (ATCM) Sylvia Oates (Best Bar None) Yousef (Circus Records), Philip Kolvin QC, Clara Cullen (Music Venue Trust) Mike Grieve (Sub Club), Carly Heath (Night Time Economy Advisor Bristol) Michael Kill CEO (NTIA) Steve Braines (He.She.They) Brandon Block (DJ) Rob Masterson (Mustard Media) Maria May (CAA) Katy Ellis (Anglo Management) Peter Marks CEO (Rekom) Clare O’Neill (Greener Festivals) Steve Alton (BII) Ariel Palitz (NYC Nightlife Advisor) Michael Rodriguez (24hr Commissioner NSW) Lutz Leichsenring (Vibe Lab) Julie Tippins (DHP Family).Ben Akers (WeTakeClub) Silvana Kill (Savenightlife) Ciara (Free the Night) Brandon Block (DJ) Jamie Scahill (Skiddle) Tom Paine (Love Saves the Day) Ben Newby (MJR TEG) Tony Holyland (SIA) Eric Stuart (UKCMA) Deborah Hewitt (ASTS) Peter Harrison (UKDSA) Yuri Prokter (DJ Monitor), Lisa Loud (DJ) Mark Harrop (DHSC) Ian Haworth (Hippodrome Casino) Sam Spencer (Broadwick Live), Josh Robinson (Hospitality) Nikki McNeill (Global Publicity) Steve Alton (BII) Lucia Blayke (Harpies) Steve Braines (He.She.They) Samantha Togni (Flesh Fest) Liam John (Bitch Please) Allison Golden Wright (BUSU), Professor Fiona Measham (The Loop) Steve Rolles (Transform) Chloe Sakal (The Loop) Clara Cullen (MVT), John Dovey (BR / Bath R&D) Gary Topp (Arnolfini) Marti Burgess (Lakota).
In conjunction with Business Keeps on Dancing the event will also be hosting spotlight interviews with Philip Kolvin QC (Licensing Barrister) Mikey Dread (Channel One Sound System) Gok Kwan (DJ & Fashion Guru) Graeme Park (DJ / Hacienda) Figen Murray (Martyns Law/Protect Duty Campaigner) Yousef (Circus / First Dance) Simon Dunmore (Defected).
More speakers and panel topics will be announced soon.
This journey starts on the 7th & 8th April 2022 at Bristol Beacon in conjunction with Bristol City Council & Bristol Nights
More info here: https://nighttimeeconomysummit.com
Tickets available here:
Skiddle : https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/Bristol-Beacon/Night-Time-Economy-Summit-/36027982/
Resident Advisor : https://ra.co/events/1506809
Eventbrite : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ntia-night-time-economy-summit-bristol-beacon-7th8th-april-2022-tickets-287899303567
Brighton Music Conference Announce First Wave of Speakers Including Dubfire, Just Her, Leftwing : Kody, Secretsundaze
BRIGHTON MUSIC CONFERENCE ANNOUNCE FIRST WAVE OF SPEAKERS (in alphabetical order):
BUSHWACKA!, DUBFIRE, GREG WILSON, JFB (DMC WORLD CHAMPION), JUST HER, LEFTWING : KODY, MAX CHAPMAN, SECRETSUNDAZE, TREVOR FUNG
The Brighton Music Conference (BMC), will return to the iconic British Airways i360 venue on Brighton’s beachfront from 25th - 27th May for its 9th Edition. The UK's foremost electronic music and networking event be the perfect summer warm up event for industry professionals and music lovers alike, with a focus on getting ‘back to the music’ to inspire, educate and build a stronger industry for everyone.
The prestigious beachfront complex will host four Theatres, BMC networking Hub, Pro meeting Lounge, and a specialised exhibition/tech and services zone. There will also be exclusive networking parties being held 450 feet above the city in the i360 Pod observation tower and Brighton’s hottest beachfront bars including Rockwater and The Tempest.
Speakers and artists taking part in the 2022 event include; (In alphabetical order):
Aidan Doherty, Alex Mills, Ash Howard, Badger, Bryan Chambers, Bushwacka!, Carl Loben, Carly Wilford, Chris Goss, Damien Fell, Dean Marsh, DJ Rae, Dom Howard, Dylan Pasqua, Dubfire, East End Dubs, Ellie Talebian, Gareth Deakin, Gareth Mellor, Giles Smith, Greg Marshall, Greg Wilson, Hannah Helbert, Hayley Irwin, James Lightfoot, James Priestly, James Wiltshire (Freemasons), Jay Forster, JFB (DMC World Champion), Jim Gash, Johnny Hudson, Jonathan Scratchley, Jono Heale, Just Her, Kasra, Kitty Bartlett, Laila McKenzie, Leftwing : Kody, Made By Pete, Max Chapman, Michael Kill, Nikki McNeill, NOLAN, Paula Van Der Waerden, Rhys Bainham, Ridney, Sarah Main, Scott Diaz, Shino Parker, SOLAH, Steven Braines, Tammy Tinawi, Tony Allen, Trevor Fung, Tristan Hunt, Vasja Veber, Wayne Dickson, Zara Kershaw
Over 100 speakers and representatives announced including; (In alphabetical order): AFEM, ACS Custom, BBC Radio 1, Beatport, BIMM, Cavendish Music, Critical Music, Crosstown Rebels, Cubase, Defected, DJ, Fanbytes, Fuga, Future Music, Glitterbox, Global Publicity, Good Vibrations Society, He.She.They, Hexagon, Hospital Records, Lady of the House, Loopmasters, Mambo Ibiza, NTIA, Percolate, PRS, RCRDSHP, Remixology, RAM Records, Secretsundaze, Sentric Music, shesaid.so, Shogun Audio, Streinberg, The Arch, The Weird and the Wonderful, TikTok, Undertone Industry Services, Ultra Records, UOR Consultancy Ltd, Viberate, Warm Up Festival, WaterBear.
BMC also supports the charities Help Musicians UK and Last Night A DJ Saved My Life.
Save the date for BMC 2022, 25th - 27th May (with the main conference being held on 24th and 25th). More info on the event program and official events coming soon.
Tickets:
BMC Golden Ticket - £99 + b/f (limited availability)
BMC Pro Pass - £145 + b/f
Buy tickets here: http://www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk/buy-tickets/
About Brighton Music Conference
The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC) is the UK's foremost electronic music conference & networking event, focusing on innovation, education & the key issues facing the electronic dance music sector. BMC brings together Industry-leading delegates and speakers at over 60 talks, seminars and workshops, alongside networking events throughout the conference duration. It is attended by 1000s of experienced music industry professionals, the next generation of DJs, producers as well as electronic music enthusiasts.
BMC was also awarded by the NTIA at the Ambassadors of the Night Awards 2019 for their work and commitment to developing awareness and education of the UK Electronic Music Scene internationally within the NTE.
BRIGHTON MUSIC CONFERENCE 2022
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Bring Me The Horizon First post-pandemic arena tour reduces tour emissions by 38%
In September 2021, Bring Me The Horizon - Post Human Tour was the first arena tour in the UK since the pandemic.
The intention was to emerge with a more sustainable touring approach and the BMTH touring team and stakeholders took steps to put the positive words into action. Taking place from 20th - 26th Sept, this was the first tour to actually achieve the aspirational reductions of touring, with emissions reduced by 38% through using renewable fuel for trucks, plant-based meals, food waste reduction, energy efficient equipment, and the use of 3322 plastic bottles prevented through back of house and tour bus use of water coolers and plastic bottle ban.
- Unprecedented collaboration between stakeholders for the purpose of sustainability
- 38% reduction in touring production emissions
- 27.97 tonnes of CO2e were avoided
- 22 tonnes avoided by switching trucking fuel to HVO Renewable Diesel
- 3,322 plastic bottles prevented
- Culture change is essential to achieve a green future for artist touring.
This was an unprecedented collaboration, all tour stakeholders shared investment and commitment to reducing negative impacts of the tour where possible, identify which reductions were not possible, share findings for future improvements in the live industry, and finally remove unavoidable residual emissions. Raw Power Management, United Talent Agency (UTA), Promoter Kilimanjaro, and venue The O2 Arena shared the cost of sustainability implementation advice and tour impact audit. The band invested into recommended mitigation efforts, reducing tour emissions and associated negative impacts. The action was championed by the Tour Production Group (TPG) and A Greener Festival (AGF) who are contributors to the LIVE Beyond Zero Declaration for Net Zero emissions in the Live music and entertainment sector by 2030.
Sustainability experts AGF joined the tour to provide advice and consultancy, to implement and report upon proposed mitigation actions producing this Greener Tour Report and CO2 Analysis.
The report not only provides insight for the BMTH touring team to monitor achievements, areas for improvement, and required emissions removals, but is also a resource for other touring productions to use as another step on the road towards A Greener Tour.
Matt Ash, Raw Power Management said:
“Working with an artist in BMTH and a tour production team that was fully behind the approach to sustainable touring was something that we absolutely endorsed and are keen to implement on all future touring whenever possible.”
Claire O’Neill, CEO, AGF said:
“During the pandemic, the touring music industry came together on the important topic of sustainability. We’re so happy with the results from walking the talk with the first UK Arena Tour off the mark. The report shows a direct link between well-being, stress, and environmental sustainability. Culture change and industry restructuring is essential to achieve a green future for artist touring. There is much still to be done, but these results are undeniable evidence that we can take huge strides to reduce emissions and protect ecosystems immediately. There’s no excuse to delay”
Alan Day, Promoter, Kilimanjaro / Action! said:
“Bring Me The Horizon were the first band in the UK, possibly the world, to complete a full non-rescheduled arena tour after the height of the pandemic. Their vision from the start was to produce the tour as environmentally friendly as possible, whilst still giving the audience the best spectacle achievable. From savings in plastic waste, to transport, to accommodation, to stage production and more, I am proud to have produced such a landmark tour and hopefully an example for the future”.
Steve Sayer, VP & GM of The O2 added:
“The O2 were delighted to collaborate with all the other partners on this important project to build back a more sustainable touring and live music industry. Venues are a big part of the live ecosystem and we are keen to learn how we can further reduce our footprint as we develop our plans to get to net zero; and support the tours do the same. Credit to BMTH for taking the lead on this and showing us the way.”
The stakeholder collaboration will continue beyond this first action, to ensure that all future tours not only implement these positive findings, but continue to find, implement and share solutions for a Greener Tour. The next step is to engage the audience. With the touring “house” getting itself order, artists are in a stronger position to use their voice to engender positive change through the millions of individuals who they reach every year.
Notes to Editors:
Photo Credit: Conor McDonnell
Link to download the full report here: https://www.agreenerfestival.com/bring-me-the-horizon-post-human-tour-report/
The report takes into account aspects of the tour in immediate control and influence of the touring production. Audience travel is not included. AGF does include audience travel in Greener Arena and Venue programmes, and it is recommended to include this in partnership with venues and promoters for future Greener Tour actions.
About AGF
AGF is a not-for-profit company committed to helping events, festivals and venues around the world adopt environmentally efficient practises. AGF provide certification, education and training, consultancy, resources and green riders, facilitating the exchange of good ideas. They share information about how environmentally efficient methods are currently being employed at events and how the impact on the environment can be limited at future events. They offer independent assessment and verification of events sustainability claims through the AGF Awards for festivals, venues, tours and events.
About Kilimanjaro
Formed in 2008, Kilimanjaro Live is a live music and entertainment events promoter and producer, staging over 700 very diverse shows each year covering music concerts, musical theatre, comedy, spoken word, festivals, and more, and working with shows and artists as diverse as Ed Sheeran, Andrea Bocelli, Bring Me The Horizon, Belladrum festival, Kew the Music, and Live at Chelsea. Kilimanjaro is driven to establish effective, collaborative and productive long-term partnerships, continually providing our partners with the best and most comprehensive services to ensure success.
About the O2
The O2 is the world’s most popular music, entertainment and leisure venue and has been visited by over 100 million people since opening in 2007. Playing host to over 400 events a year, The O2 is home to The O2 arena which is globally recognised as one of the world’s most iconic venues to play, and club sized music venue indigo at The O2. A full day-out destination, there’s plenty to explore at The O2 including Up at The O2, a climbing experience across the world famous roof; Icon Outlet, one of London’s most exciting retail destinations with up to 70% off 60 superstar brands; TOCA Social – an interactive football experience; BOOM BATTLE BAR – a gaming battleground featuring Axe Throwing, Shuffleboard, Digital Darts and more; Cineworld, London’s largest cinema with 19 screens; the 12-lane boutique Hollywood Bowl; Oxygen Freejumping trampoline park; immersive dining experience Mamma Mia! The Party; interactive photo experiences Selfie Factory and Tikky Town, and over 30 bars and restaurants.
About Raw Power Management
Representing some of the loudest acts on the planet, Raw Power enters its fifteenth year at the height of its pedigree; with more than twenty groups of the most vital performers, producers, and songwriters in the world. With offices in London and Los Angeles, always firmly rooted in its punk and DIY ethos, Raw Power’s ability to deliver world-class entertainment is undeniable. Whether that be in nurturing young talent, establishing the next major festival headline act, or supporting the heroes of millions, we invest our expertise in those whose passion reflects our own.
About UTA (Taken from FB)
United Talent Agency is a premier global talent and literary agency representing many of the world's most acclaimed figures in every current and emerging area of entertainment and media, including motion pictures, television, digital, broadcast news, legit theater, video games, books, music, and live entertainment. The agency is also globally recognized in the areas of film finance, film packaging, branding, licensing, endorsements and representation of production talent. UTA additionally provides corporate consulting, venture funding and strategic advisory services to companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. UTA operates the brand strategy agency UTA Brand Studio and owns market-leading broadcast news agency Bienstock.
Press inquiries contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
Amsterdam Dance Event presents: Dance is a Rave-olution
ADE releases the short film ‘Dance is a Rave-olution’, taking you on a short journey celebrating the intrinsic value of club culture, electronic music, raving, and all the unique connections we make in between. As we’re getting ready to kick off the road to ADE 2022, the documentary perfectly captures the almost indescribable expression of freedom and personality on dance floors all over the globe.
- Shot during Amsterdam Dance Event 2021 – Featuring Colin Benders, Honey Dijon, Hyperaktivist, Luke Slater and Octo Octa, among others. -
The film is set to premiere here on YouTube (preferred) / here on Facebook.
Words can’t express how grateful we are for our incredible scene and its many different participants, finally connecting with one another once again on the dance floor during our long-awaited return to Amsterdam last October. We can’t wait to come back this year in full force to turn the entire city black and yellow again.
ADE is back October 19 — 23, 2022
There is one last chance to pre-register for this year's ADE Pro Pass and ensure the lowest possible rate before ticket sales go live very soon.
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Credits:
Directed by Blitzkickers - Anna Bogomolova
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In collaboration with Nicky Pajkić, Connor Schumacher and Majon van der Schot
DOP: Nicky Pajkić
Camera operators: Nicky Pajkić — Maik Diederen — Kevin Schenker — Marc Scherpenzeel
Edit: Anna Bogomolova & Nicky Pajkić
Color grading: Giovanni de Deugd
Original composition & sound-design: Kenny Kneefel
Music:
Shoal — Turning Around
Animistic Beliefs — Live Set Excerpt
Reptant — Transcendents From The Outer Sphere
LSG — Hearts
Nikolai — Ready To Flow
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Shot during Amsterdam Dance Event 13 October — 17 October 2021
Portugal’s first Showcase Festival & Music Industry Conference, Westway LAB returns in April 2022
Westway LAB Presents future models for European artistic co-creation for 2022 Edition
Taking place from 6th to 9th April 2022 in Guimarães, Westway LAB, Portugal’s first Showcase Festival & Pro Music Conference, returns to its physical format for the first time after two hybrid editions under pandemic restrictions.
The 9th edition looks towards its earlier defining moments as it approaches its first decade as a ground-breaking event, creating unique artistic creative experiences: Westway LAB is as much about creation, and the creative process, as it is about the music business and its commerce.
This is highlighted by three EU project presentations that are part of the Westway PRO conference this year: Europe in Synch 2.0, European Ghosts and MC&S Labs are all Music Moves Europe projects that present future models for European artistic co-creation, whereas Westway’s Creative Europe Cooperation Projects ETEP and INES are aimed at circulation.
This edition will also take a closer look at the ecology of co-creation and as a concrete action that is part of this philosophy that Westway LAB has adopted since its foundation in 2014, there will be 6 co-creation projects that unite artists from Portugal and the European continent. As always, the resulting showcases will be free concerts so that these unique moments, where new material is performed live for the very first time, are totally accessible.
The PRO Conference will also take a special look into key areas of the music sector and once again promises prominent speakers from the national and international music industry, whose professional experience and life experience enriches the panels and keynotes. WHY Portugal will also present a conference programme focused on the internationalization of Portuguese music, with showcases from new Portuguese artists ready to take their first steps in building careers abroad.
The Festival will feature over 20 concerts distributed by 3 stages of the Centro Cultural Vila Flor plus another 5 stages throughout the city, enabling for the circulation of the public around the urban centre, looking for new (musical) revelations. Names to be announced soon.
Rui Torrinha, artistic director of the festival says:
“Arriving at its 9th edition, we have been able to process and fine-tune many of the experiences undertaken along the way, so as to adjust the open, evolution-based model we adopted for the event. Westway LAB proposes a complex ecosystem built on simplicity: to live by the music, in a Cultural Heritage landmark city that was European Capital of Culture in 2012, immersed in a process of fruition of different cultures and realities that potentiate the human imagination from artistic creation to the circulation of knowledge.”
“This edition accentuates the power of creation as a strategic direction of the event, and places artists - of every generation - on the frontline. Names will be announced soon, and will reveal first rank names from historic Portuguese artists as well as the Next Generation that is now tasked with continuing to write the musical history of our times.”
Westway LAB is also a major platform enabling the Portuguese music industry to work in a networked way, partnering with organisations such as AMAEI, GDA, WHY Portugal, ESNS Exchange, Antena 3, Keychange and MERLIN, helping raise new horizons and find creative solutions in challenging, uncertain times. Over the years, Westway LAB Keynotes have included a top-notch list of stellar names from the three sectors of the international music industry: live music, recorded music and music publishing including; Peter Jenner, Keith Harris, Helen Smith, Charles Caldas, Fruzsina Szep, Daryl Bamonte, Roberta Medina, Rob Challice and others.
More info and tickets here: https://westwaylab.com/
Westway PRO will take place in a hybrid format, with the physical event located at the Palácio Vila Flor in Guimarães and online access via the digital platform that will announce the program mid-February: https://hopin.com/events/westway-lab
Notes to Editors:
About Westway LAB
Co-Founded in 2014 by A Oficina’s Rui Torrinha and AMAEI’s Nuno Saraiva, Westway LAB went beyond what a traditional showcase festival and conference generally does, and following Torrinha’s vision added a co-creation component of creative artist residencies bringing together Portuguese and international writers to write, compose and create together in an environment of absolute creative freedom - presenting brand new music, created in Guimarães each year premiered at the festival.
The same creative thinking flowed into the Westway LAB PRO conference, opening the doors to a free exchange of ideas between professionals and musical artists in several cafés and underground spots around Guimarães. This special boutique festival dynamic, in turn, led to Westway LAB being the genesis for several EU projects under Music Moves Europe (Europe in Synch, European Ghosts, and others). Westway LAB was also the first Portuguese festival to join ETEP (Now ESNS Exchange), which in turn led to Portugal being invited as the 2017 Focus Country at ESNS - Eurosonic Noorderslag.