ENTRIES OPEN FOR THE EUROPEAN FESTIVAL AWARDS 2019
Entries are now open for the 11th edition of the European Festival Awards, set to take place on
January 15th 2020 at De Oosterpoort in Groningen, The Netherlands.
If you wish to nominate your festival for the EFA’s main categories – which include Best Major, Medium‐Sized, and Small Festival; Best Indoor Festival; and Best New Festival – you can do so until November 5th at 11pm (GMT) here: https://www.europeanfestivalawards.org/awards-categories
The Brand Activation Award - https://www.yourope.org/cms/efa-2019-the-brand-activation-award/
The Green Operations Award - https://www.yourope.org/cms/efa-2019-the-green-operations-award/
The Take a Stand Award - https://www.yourope.org/cms/efa-2019-take-a-stand-award/
The Health & Safety Innovation Award - https://www.yourope.org/cms/efa-2019-the-health-safety-innovation-award/
Public Voting for the shortlisted Nominees will take place from November 10th until November 30th.
Ticket presale starts on November 10th.
For all enquiries, please contact voting@europeanfestivals.org
Yourope ‐ The European Festival Association
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Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
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Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) looks back on a successful edition
400,000 visitors from a record number
of 146 countries in Amsterdam, 2020 dates announced.
The 24th edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), has just come to end and the organisation already announces next year’s dates: In 2020 The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) will celebrate its 25th anniversary from 21-25 October.
From 16 to 20 October 2019, the largest global platform for electronic music offered over 1,000 events spread across 200 locations, attracting over 400,000 visitors from a record number of nearly 150 countries. The conference also achieved a record number of 9150 delegates, with 600 industry professionals taking part in keynotes, workshops and masterclasses on a variety of topics.
In recent
years the Amsterdam Dance Event has become the most important
breeding ground for electronic music culture. The day program extensively commemorated
the 100
years of electronic musical instruments, including a Museum of
Modern Instruments ( MoMI ) in De Brakke
Grond. In addition, there were collaborations with the
Milkshake festival and Paradiso, who presented the program 'For all Who Love' in
the Duif. The new ADE Zen Space was
located at the The Waalse Kerk, in the centre of Amsterdam, which hosted a
special sold-out sleep concert, through meditation and special audiovisual
installations.
The full cultural day program spread across
more than 40 locations in the Amsterdam metropolitan region, including Kunstfort
Vijfhuizen, ICK ZuidOost, Het HEM, Lab111, OSCAM and the
Noorderkerk as eye-catching locations. France was the focus country this
year, being highlighted in the conference and festival program, with China,
Canada and Japan also receiving special attention. In addition, talent
development and education also took centre stage within a more extensive ADE
Sound Lab program, ADE University, Beats Academy and the first ADE Writers Camp hosted by ADE Sound Lab and VondelCS.
ADE LIVE took place at Paradiso and the
Melkweg, offering a stage to upcoming live talent through a two-day program. The
American tech company Audionamix won the ADE
TECH start-up competition Companies 2 Watch, and the Green
Deal Circular Festivals was signed at ADE Green by national and
international events. ADE Hangover,
the free city festival at the NDSM wharf, took place on Sunday.
After Gary Smith and Gert van Veen, Marco
de Goede received the Amsterdam Dance Event Lifetime Achievement Award
for his contribution to the dance scene, the city and ADE. De Goede was
the foundation of the Nachtburgemeester Foundation, of which he is currently
chairman of the supervisory board.
Director Mariana Sanchotene looks back on
the event with satisfaction: “We have had an enormously diverse offering over the past five
days, with ample attention for artistic and technologic innovation, talent
development, and inclusivity. We have looked after a good spread
of the events throughout the city and have made outings to Het HEM in Zaandam and Kunstfort in
Vijfhuizen.” She continues ”The aim was to grow in quality,
not so much quantity. We always strive to deepen and enrich the
imagination of the program and I think we have succeeded. We’re looking forward
to our anniversary edition in 2020 with fresh courage and inspiration.”
Ticket sales
On Wednesday October 23 special limited loyalty tickets (Pass) will go on sale.
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is organised by the
Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation.
Founding partner: Buma
Main partners: Heineken 0.0 | Desperados
With support from the Municipality of Amsterdam and VSB Fonds.
Contact
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ADE 2019 Highlights
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world’s largest club festival and business conference for electronic music is in full swing. The ADE conference is completely sold out with limited availability for ADE Beats and ADE University. From 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.
The 2019 ADE Lifetime Achievement has been awarded to Marco de Goede for his vital work in Amsterdam politics and nightlife. As a politician, back in 2002, De Goede led the opposition that created the base for the Nightmayor Foundation. “Marco de Goede created a vital bridge between Amsterdam nightlife and politics. His works has laid the foundation for part of the cultural climate and nightlife in Amsterdam.”
The ADE Opening Concert, the conferences and ADE LIVE are things not be missed, but to make sure you catch all the new stuff ADE have also created guides, lists and overviews to help you navigate through the extensive program. Read more below, or head over to our news section to find all the latest updates. https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/news
Connect with the French Market at French Electronic Lab
On Thursday the focus country France hosts the guesthouse at De Balie with its French Electronic Lab. In the past 10 years, the French scene has seen the creation of many new clubs and festivals, and some of them quickly gained national and international attention through a sharp, innovative and attractive musical programming, combining international headliners and local emerging talents. These clubs and festivals have contributed to the growth of an entire new generation of French artists and shaped the "Made in France" electronic music scene. This panel will explore what made the success of these clubs and festivals, what are the specifics of this new French scene in terms of artists and musical genres and how these clubs and festivals work on their artistic direction on a day to day basis, as well as revealing opportunities for non-French labels and artists
View all sessions here: https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/filter/?section=events&type=8264&category=27639&from=2019-10-17&to=2019-10-17
MoMI: Museum of Modern Instruments opening event
As a running theme this year, running right through both the conference and club / performance events, ADE is celebrating 100 years of electronic instruments. This includes a special theremin program and performance, modular nights and electronic music icons on stage as performers and speakers. And as an extra special cherry on the cake, to pay homage to the pioneers of electronic music and to highlight the incredible rise and evolution of electronic instruments, ADE invited gearhead extraordinaire and artist Arp Frique to curate MoMI: our miniature Museum of Modern Instruments. More info here: https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2019/momi-museum-of-modern-instruments-opening-event/63222/
For All Who Love.. ADE
The For All Who Love Foundation and Milkshake festival Amsterdam cordially invite you to For All who Love.. ADE. For All Who Love Foundation has the purpose to create more tolerance and acceptance for people who are different from the ideal image of society. The foundation is giving special attention to: lesbians, homosexuals, bisexuals, transgenders and intersex apart from any religion, view of life, appearance, physical disability, race, mental disability or political beliefs. We are committed to creating more courtesy and love to each other. During this day, they invite the most inspiring queer voices to share their view on queer representation in nightlife. From the importance of drag to the safety of our queer clubscene, they wish to inform and broaden the view on what it means to be queer in todays nightlife. More info here: https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2019/for-all-who-love-ade/58258/
ADE Sound Lab
ADE Sound Lab is a multi-day program covering everything about sound, creativity, and technology. The program starts Wednesday, October 16th at De Brakke Grond and Compagnietheater and rounds up Saturday October 19th. More info here: https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/ade-sound-lab/
Thursday highlights:
Moog presents: Celebrating the Theremin with Dorit Chrysler:
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2019/moog-presents-celebrating-the-theremin-with-dorit-chrysler/59369/
ADE MusicTalks: Joris Voorn:
In the Studio with Chip E & Joe Smooth:
ADE MusicTalks: Wally Badarou:
Algoraves:
Steim presents: The Pentacle
Friday highlights:
Mix Masterclass with David Wrench:
ADE MusicTalks: Charlotte de Witte:
ADE MusicTalks: Malcolm Cecil:
Saturday highlights:
The Flightcase of: rRoxymore:
Demolition XXIV:
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2019/demolition-xxiv/48094/
ADE University
ADE University is an outreach program that aims to inspire and educate both Dutch and international students who aspire to be the music professionals of the future. The conference takes place at Generator Hostel and runs from Wednesday October 16th through to Friday October 18th. ADE University is kindly supported by Fontys Academy for Creative Industries and Sprite. More info here:
Highlights in the program:
Learn from My Mistakes with Duncan Stutterheim:
Team Behind Cocoon:
Learn From My Mistakes with Wouter Tavecchio:
Why is my Song Never on Mainstream TV or Radio?
Aether @ Noorderkerk
Displaying a one-of-a-kind performance presented by Boris Acket, Maarten Vos, Nick Verstand and Salvador Breed, the 17th century church is open to the ADE public for the first time on Saturday, October 19th More info here: https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/news/noorderkerk-opens-its-doors-for-aether/45174/
ADE Culture Program
ADE is the perfect place to explore the crossovers between art and electronic music, all while discovering new places. From small galleries to old churches and a former munitions factory, the 2019 program consists of a variety of performances and exhibitions to visit throughout the city. Some of the biggest highlights of this year's program include AETHER at Noorderkerk, installations by Nicolás Jaar and Vincent de Belleval at Het HEM and the 'In Dreams' Waalse Kerk sleeping concert at the ADE Zen Space. More info here: https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/rough-guides/the-rough-guide-to-the-culture-program/
ADE Guesthouse
Make your way to De Balie for the 2019 ADE Guesthouse program and discover the ins and out of emerging and established markets. The venue is home to House of China on Wednesday, The French Electronic Lab on Thursday and Asia Konnekt on Friday. More info here: https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/ade-guesthouse/
ADE Green
ADE Green is upon us and the interest for this year’s program is mounting. Haven't found the time to scroll through the program yet? We've listed five highlights that should not be missed.
Plastic Promise: The Next Steps towards Responsible Plastic Use
Closing Keynote: A New Narrative of Sustainability
International Festivals Join Forces On Circularity
10 years ADE Beats
ADE Beats, the annual international networking conference for hip-hop, bass and beats celebrates its 10 years of existence at Melkweg on Friday. The program features Dutch talent at the ADE Beats showcase alongside local and international keynote speakers. Not convinced yet? We've listed ten reasons to visit ADE Beats.
Highlights:
Q&A Deborah Mannis-Gardner – The Future of Sampling and Music Clearance
Noisey presents: Q&A The Track Masters – Creating History and Keeping Ownership
Top Class with Nicki Farag (Def Jam) – Towards a More Inclusive Music Industry:
Inside Roc Nation - Q&A with Co-President and Head of A&R Omar Grant
ADE Zen
The new four day program at De Waalse Kerk offers meditative art and special music experiences in order to have a break from the high pace of ADE. Health, both physical and mental, has been at the forefront of discussions in the music industry as well as most industries. As artists, audiences and the supporting industry struggle with an enormous amount of impulses, opportunities and impressions, the urge to unwind and reflect increases. In order to facilitate a balanced experience and to highlight new forms of it, ADE has brought together artists, designers and performers alike in the unique setting of De Waalse Kerk to ease the mind in the middle of all day- and nighttime activities.
More info here https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/news/sleep-unwind-and-find-your-inner-balance-at-the-ade-zen-space/53246/
ADE Hangover
ADE ends on Sunday with the ADE Hangover, a free city festival at the NDSM wharf.
ADE Hangover is the perfect ending of your up tempo week. The NDSM wharf is transformed into an oasis of relaxation. Reenergize after a sizzling Amsterdam Dance Event. In a setting of art installations, nurturing nutrition and craft beers you and your friends can enjoy a free programme of live bands and DJs. All stages are covered to protect your tired eyes from a throbbing hangover. Warm up in the hot tubs or the sauna, and cool down whilst strolling past the numerous market stalls. Unwinding on a Sunday couldn’t be easier than at the NDSM wharf. As a treat for all ravers and party-goers the entrance is free, so see you at ADE Hangover. More info here: https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2019/ade-hangover/27113/
EXIT Launches eco initiative LIFE STREAM at Amsterdam Dance Event and awards Greta Thunberg
Born two decades ago out of a need to change its own society, and after working on numerous humanitarian and environmental projects ever since, including hosting one of the leading life-protecting activists from the Standing Rock tribe on its Main Stage, EXIT Festival is launching its biggest environmental project to this date: the • LIFE STREAM.
Next year, on EXIT's big 20th anniversary, the live stream of performances will be put into a purpose with one paramount goal: to preserve life on our planet. With help of numerous organisations, artists and the audience, from 9th to 12th July 2020, EXIT will call the world leaders and people everywhere to take immediate action, while also helping relevant organizations raise donations and make a difference.
The first of EXIT’s • LIFE STREAM events will be held on Friday, 18 October at the Amsterdam Dance Event 2019 from one of the most unique venues, the world-famous Faralda Crane Hotel with the leading breakthrough DJ duo ARTBAT. They will be joined by Balkan’s finest talents, Coeus, After Affair, Andrew Meller and DJ Jock. Everyone who tunes in the party via live feed will be able to donate.
LIFE STREAM also aims to recognise those who support humanitarian and environmental projects with the first LIFE STREAM recognition being presented to Greta Thunberg.
Greta Thunberg was placed in the eye of the public after her speech at the UN conference on climate changes in Poland was extremely well received, while in January, at the World Economic Forum in Davos she said her, by now famous, sentence to the governments and leaders: “I want you to act as if our house is on fire.” Her strong messages were heard by billions at the Summit on Climate Changes of the UN in New York, but they have also had a strong reaction from the sceptics.
This is exactly why at this time, when an anti-campaign has been developed against a 16-year-old girl who has dared to raise her voice in the name of the planet that we are living on, EXIT wishes to loudly and clearly show its support to this young guerrilla warrior, awarding Greta Thunberg with the • LIFESTREAM recognition and announcing the eponymous ecological campaign that will be launched at Amsterdam Dance Event next week.
“We have witnessed lately an avalanche of comments on Greta’s appearance, tone and gestures, we have heard numerous conspiracy theories and many other, completely irrelevant topics, with all those voices seemingly ignoring the essence – that the data that Greta Thunberg states is accurate and scientifically confirmed. Sceptics who do not believe these facts will do so in 5 to 10 years, when they see with their own eyes the devastating consequences of climate change. Our planet does not need saving, it will survive everything, it is the people and the life around us that does,” stated EXIT’s founder Dušan Kovačević.
The • LIFE STREAM initiative will have its peak at EXIT 2.0 festival edition that will take place in Novi Sad, Serbia, 9-12 July 2020.
ESNS20 confirms Keynotes with John Giddings, Eelko van Kooten and Mark Mulligan
Three new keynotes and one special beer crate session announced for ESNS 2020.
Previously, Martin Goldsmith (Cooking Vinyl), The Dickins Family –Barry (ITB), Lucy (WME) and Jonathan (September Management), Paul Hitchman (AWAL, Kobalt), Jonathan Poneman (Sub Pop) and Rob Trommelen (MOJO) have been confirmed.
Keynote Interview with John Giddings (Solo Promotions & Agency)
John Giddings is Managing Director of Solo Promotions and Agency and responsible for tours by the The Rolling Stones, Madonna, U2, David Bowie, Celine Dion and Phil Collins, amongst others. John also promotes the Isle of Wight Festival. After graduating from Exeter University in the early 70s John was turned down by every record company for a job; so reluctantly he became an agent at M.A.M., eventually graduating onto The Boomtown Rats, Ramones, and Iggy Pop, who is still a client.
After forming TBA International with Ian Wright in the early 80s, Giddings went solo in 1987, venturing into Stadium Touring and eventually was offered the opportunity to re-create the now very successful Isle of Wight Festival of the late 90s; which has seen the likes of The Rolling Stones, Muse,Snow Patrol, Bruce Springsteen, Queen and Amy Winehouse grace the stage. Last year’s festival included headliners Depeche Mode and The Killers.
Keynote Mark Mulligan (MIDiA Research) - Trends the Music Business Has to Deal With
Mark Mulligan is a long term music industry analyst and the Managing Director of MIDiA Research, an analysis and data company focused on the intersection of media and technology. MIDiA is established as the go-to source for analysis, data and insight on the digital music market. For the last twenty years Mark has been a leading voice in the digital music market, working with all the key players from creators and rights holders right through to music services and tech companies.
Previously, Mark spent eleven years working in senior research roles at Jupiter Research and Forrester Research. Mark is the author of the industry leading blog Music Industry Blog. He is also the author of ‘Awakening: The Music Industry In The Digital Age’ the definitive account of the rise of the digital music market.
Keynote Interview with Eelko van Kooten (ex Spinnin' Records) - The 100 Million Dollar Deal
Eelko van Kooten and his partner Roger de Graaf successfully sold their Spinnin’ Records to Warner Music in September 2017. There was a lot of speculation about the exact amount of money Warner Music paid for the dance label with a high international profile. Van Kooten and De Graaf never told the press how much they got for their company, but the rumours say it’s around 100 million dollars. Roger stayed on as CEO but Eelko left the company. At ESNS 2020 Eelko van Kooten will talk about how he built his company and give an inside on the process of selling your company to a major.
Beer Crate Session with Thomas Jensen (Wacken Open Air) - part II
Thomas Jensen founded Wacken Open Air festival with some friends in 1990. He later founded Stone Castle Rock with Holger Hübner, as well as the Wacken Foundation, which is a non-profit foundation dedicated to support young bands and funding projects such as albums or tours. The ICS network was formed a few years later, which now covers all areas of live entertainment - from the record label to a music publisher, Internet TV, radios, music management, event promotion and artist bookings. During his first Beer Crate Session in 2018, after one hour Thomas was only in 1996. That's why he's taking the seat again to pick up where he left 2 years ago and cover the rest.
ESNS Podcast S01E04: The Curation Panel
When it comes to signing or booking artists, especially in regards to emerging acts and artists, who and what are the most reliable sources of information? Moderator Sammy Andrews (Deviate Digital) invites panellists with different roles in various segments of the music industry to discuss the relevant platforms, sources of information and services that matter to them.
With: Roisin O'Connor - The Independent (GB), Christof Huber - St Gallen Open Air (CH), Joe Wood - One Little Indian (GB), Robert Meijerink - Doornroosje (NL). Listen here
With only 14 weeks to go it's time to get your registration and book your hotel.
Contact
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
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
Contact
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nikki@globalubicity.co.uk
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. |
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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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Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity