WaveS muSic confeRence 2013 The Waves Music Conference is part of the festival and offers keynotes, panels, and workshops on October 3rd and 4th 2013. The specialist programme, which is meant to be the basis and inspiration for a long-term, pan-European cooperation, addresses current issues in the music industry as well as the key subject of Eastern and Western European exchange.
economic issues (e.g. the situation of record stores, music management in small markets), approaches the direct-tofan-phenomenon heavy metal, presents innovations and new technologies, introduces international festivals and a lot more. Numerous information panels and workshops round off the programme.
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During the Waves Music Conference, Vienna becomes the meeting point of international disseminators of the music business such as festival and concert organisers, labels and publishing houses, as well as managers and media people. Internationalisation is a key issue for many local artists and their business environment. The conference offers the opportunity to establish important, long-lasting contacts to all those who have not yet been present at international festivals and conferences. Focal points and innovations 2013:
• neW location – moRe Space foR netWoRking This year the conference is held at the Urania, one of the most attractive and historic lecture buildings. Several rooms of different sizes enable a more extensive programme. Besides sufficient space for panels, delegates have enough room for getting acquainted with each other, discussions, and networking. The conference programme 2013 includes longer breaks, which offers larger time margins for discussions.
• bRoad topical Scope Apart from the main focus “Cooperation between East and West”, the conference programme addresses exciting future topics of the music industry (e.g. cross-border licensing, how will new music be approached in the future?), current social issues (e.g. well-intentioned censorship, the income situation of musicians, women in the Eastern Europe music world),
Once again, the conference programme focuses on the two guest countries of the festival. Besides information on the Slovenian and Belgian music markets and the music scenes of the two countries, the conference programme introduces and discusses how to access these music markets and what their peculiarities are. Numerous delegates from the guest countries are included as speakers and discussion partners throughout the whole conference programme.
• feedback SeSSionS foR WaveS actS fRom at / be / Si Waves acts from the focus countries and from Austria selected by an expert jury will get constructive feedback from renowned music professionals. This gives these bands the opportunity to gain the conference audience for their performances in the evening programme. There will also be a feedback session dedicated to the websites of select bands and labels.
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Slovenian Reception As this year’s guest country from Eastern Europe, Slovenia introduces its very vivid and diverse music scene at the Slovenian Reception on Friday, October 4th. True to the motto “East Meets West”, Waves Vienna once again welcomes two guest countries to this year’s festival and conference programme – and thereby continues to encourage a long-term, panEuropean exchange. Despite its small population and geographical size, Slovenia has lots of interesting music to offer. Many genres are currently flourishing in the wake of the historical developments of recent years. The loss of the broader common Yugoslav cultural sphere in 1991 shook the economic foundations of Slovenian music. This led to a commercialisation of both the music scene and the media landscape, and many musicians consciously shifted their gaze across national borders to actively get involved with international music industry trends. A positive consequence of all these turbulent events is that today’s music scene in Slovenia is livelier than ever. In recent years, the alternative part of the Slovenian rock scene has experienced a unique renaissance, the electronic scene got extremely lively with internationally established DJs and producers, and 04
the Jazz scene continues to be as amazing as it has always been. And we are lucky to be able to welcome nine Slovenian representatives in this year’s festival line-up: gloomy tunes from outer space by Coma Stereo, It’s Everyone Else – known for their distorted synths, the rock ’n’ rollers from Kill Kenny, the Milk Drinkers – you’ll recognise them by their leather jackets and bottles of Jack Daniel’s, freestyle-champion N’toko, New Wave Syria – located somewhere between rock ’n’ roll and minimal, the Slovenian-Finnish combo The Toronto Drug Bust, DJ and producer Ian Green, and Melée and her boys of Werefox. During the Slovenian reception held at Urania on Saturday, Slovenian rapper, freestyle champion, and producer N’toko will cater for the right music for this event. Free drinks and finger food will be served to appease your hunger. FRI 04.10., 16:30–18:00 Slovenian Reception @ Dachsaal / Urania; LIVE: N’toko; free drinks and finger food for delegates.
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Focus country: Austria “Highlighting Austrian music at Eurosonic Noorderslag is a natural thing to do. At previous editions of Eurosonic Noorderslag we’ve presented now successful Austrian acts like Soap & Skin, Elektro Guzzi, Bauchklang, Clara Luzia, Gin Ga and Steaming Satellites. It has always been a pleasure to work together with our Austrian partners such as Radio FM4, Frequency Festival, Nova Rock Festival, Waves Festival and Austrian Music Export.”
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belgian Reception WAves viennA’s guest country introduces itself, its flourishing music scene, And its Well-tAsting beer At the belgiAn reception on thursdAy, october 3rd. Belgium – the Western representative and guest country of this year’s festival – is a small country, but it is also a European melting pot with a rich music history. Not to forget that Belgium consists of four language areas (the Dutch area, the French area, the German area, and the bilingual capital area) and is sometimes considered the border between Germanic and Latin Europe – a crossroads of different cultures. And being the European capital, Brussels is a genuine magnet for international immigrants, visitors, and cultural influences. This is why Belgium is so rich in creative talent and overflowing with cultural activities. Music thrives everywhere! At the same time, it seems difficult to market Belgium as a music nation abroad – a small and complicated country with a rather dull image that is stuck to a handful of tired clichés (chocolate, fries, waffles, and so on). A pity, because its music heritage is nothing to be embarrassed about – even the saxophone is a Belgian invention. And it has a long-lasting tradition of world-class summer festivals such as Rock Werchter, Pukkelpop, Dour, I Love Techno, etc. 06
At Waves Vienna, ten acts from Belgium will be performing. What you’ll get: Girls in Hawaii, who have already gained an international fan-base, beautiful melancholic sounds by Amatorski, the young dream pop duo Floatfall, Flying Horseman, whose lead singer is also a member of Dans Dans, The Experimental Tropic Blues Band, known for their extravagant stage performances, dreamily melancholic lo-fi folk by oscar & the Wolf, the talented duo Soldout, BRNS from the medieval streets of Brussels, and Compuphonic, who actually studied classical music, but then fell in love with a synthesiser. During the Café BELGIAN BOOMS Reception, held at Urania on Friday, you will be served free Belgian beer and finger food while being able to enjoy live performances by two exceptional Belgian bands – Girls in Hawaii and Amatorski. THU 03.10., 16:30–18:00 Café BELGIAN BOOMS Reception @ Dachsaal / Urania; LIVE: Amatorski & Girls in Hawaii; free drinks and finger food for delegates.
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WundeRbaR geRman bandS on boaRd deutsche initiAtive musiK invites you to A boAt trip With live music by three germAn Artists. Initiative Musik’s aims are the support of young talents, spreading German music abroad, and the integration of people with migration background. Its core area of activity is contemporary music: rock, pop, and jazz. Since 2008, around 450 artists and infrastructure projects have been supported. Funding is offered for recording, promotion, and touring. At this year’s festival, Initiative Musik invites you to an exclusive musical boat trip on the Danube Canal: “Wunderbar – German Bands On Board” at Waves Vienna. During the two-hour ride on Friday afternoon, the up-and-coming bands Hurricane Dean, four musicians from Eastern Friesland banking on dark wave and plenty of indie rock, retro pop Queen Marla Blumenblatt, and Roosevelt, known for his smooth electronic sounds, will introduce themselves with great performances. While listening to live music, you will be served refreshments. The shipping pier of the MS Schlögen is at Schwedenplatz. No registration needed. We are very much looking forward to seeing you aboard! FRI 04.10., 18:00–20:00 Initiative Musik Showcase @ MS Schlögen; LIVE: Roosevelt, Marla Blumenblatt & Hurricane Dean INITIATIVE MUSIKgGmbH
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# 01 Panel Gut gemeinte Zensur oder wichtige Kontrolle? (11:00-12:00)
Wie gehen wir damit um, dass Kunst, die uns teilweise zuwider sein mag, aber gegen keine Gesetze verstößt, ein großes Publikum anspricht? Braucht es mehr Einschränkungen? Muss eine demokratische Gesellschaft das nicht einfach aushalten? Fällt jegliche musikalische Äußerung unter die Freiheit von Kunst? Sollen bzw. dürfen sich Politiker einmischen? Wie sollen Fördergeber oder Preise damit umgehen? [DE] Urania, Dachsaal Sprecher: Walter Gröbchen (Monkey Music; AT), Thomas Rammerstorfer (Kulturverein Infoladen Wels; AT), Muff Sopper (Planet Music; AT), Sylvia Margret Steinitz (Wienerin; AT), Klaus Werner-Lobo (Kultursprecher der Grünen Wien; AT) Moderation: Stefan Parnreiter-Mathys (Cultural Manager; AT)
# 02 PANEL Women in the Eastern European Music Industry (11:00-12:00)
Maybe the impression is wrong, but it seems that there are more women in strong positions in the music business and in music organizations in Eastern Europe than in Western Europe. Is that simply because music business is newer there and structures therefore less rigid and gridlocked and therefore more open to the best people regardless of their sex? Or do only men consider music a less profitable business? We want to find out about women’s experiences and situations in the East and the West. [EN] Urania, Terrassensaal Speakers: Zsuzsanna Bende (A38; HU), Nathalie Blue (Primary Talent; UK), Zorana Kličković (Menart; HR), Irena Povse (Buba Booking; SI) Host: Oľga Smetanová (Music Centre Slovakia / IAMIC; SK)
# 03 Presentation Innovations presented by departure (11:00-11:45)
[EN] Urania, Klubsaal 1. UrbanChatRoom The importance of virtual communication in our society constantly growing. How can we bridge the gap between virtual and real worlds to create up to date communication in real time and space for a new experience of communication and social networking? Speaker: Pascale Rasinger (UrbanChatRoom; AT) 14
2. Play.fm Play.fm offers an impressive collection of DJ mixes, radioshows and live recordings from clubs and festivals from all around the world – online, free of charge and on demand. Music on Play.fm is hand selected and not assembled by machine algorithms but by the world’s top ranked DJs as well as underground talents. Speaker: Georg Hitzenberger (Play.fm; AT) 3. OMAI Tagtool: Paint and Animate as a Team. Tagtool can transform an iPad into a live instrument for collaborative projection art. Tagtool is a multiplayer system for collaborative visual expression. Multiple artists can simultaneously create images by painting and then bring them to life by animating. Use cases include site-specific projection art, spontaneous visuals to music and improvised storytelling. Tagtool has its roots in an open source project that started in 2006 and that soon became a worldwide movement. Since December 2012, Tagtool is also available as an iPad app. Speaker: Markus Dorninger (Projection Artist & Designer; AT)
# 04 Workshop Wie arbeitet man erfolgreich mit Kulturforen? (11:45-12:30)
Welche Aktivitäten werden von den österreichischen Kulturforen gefördert, zu welchem Zeitpunkt sollte man mit welchen Informationen einreichen? [DE] Urania, Room 3.9 Vortragender: Christian Brunmayr (bmeia; AT)
# 05 Panel Is there a Space for Music Managers in Small Markets? (12:15-13:15)
One of the reasons why there are so few music managers in countries like Austria and in most of Eastern Europe is most probably that there’s not enough money and they’re running a label or a booking agency at the same time. Does this mean there’s no place for managers or do they have diverse job descriptions in small markets? [EN] Urania, Terrassensaal Speakers: Sandi Maver (Kurzrockvibe; SI), Reha Öztunal (Artistic Ideas; TR), Jules Parker (Polaroid Management; UK), Jeroen Siebens (Fritspecial; AT / BE), Guna Zucika (Prata Vetra Management; LV) Host: Jake Beaumont-Nesbitt (IMMF; UK)
# 06 Panel How many festivals can a market take? (12:30-13:30) Tons of new festivals are springing up like mushrooms. How long will this last? Does it help the bands? [EN] Urania, Dachsaal Speakers: Dragan Ambrozic (Dom Omladine; RS), Bev Burton (Killer B Music; UK), Reinhold Seyfriedsberger (Ink Music; AT), Peter Smidt (Eurosonic Noorderslag; NL) Host: Edo Plovanic (Musika.hr; HR)
# Film screening Last Shop Standing (11:45-12:45)
[EN] Urania, Klubsaal Based on the successful book of the same name, the 50-minute documentary Last Shop Standing is a celebration of the unique spirit of comradeship and entrepreneurial ingenuity that has enabled so many shops to keep operating successfully against the backdrop of massive changes in the music industry, the biggest recession in years, the growth of online file sharing and the explosion of choice in music consumption. Not long ago there was a record shop on every high street, but over 500 independent record stores have closed during the last few years. Record shops were always more than retail outlets, they are part of our culture; they support new bands and local talent. A place for musicians and music fans to congregate, to browse away a few hours, to walk away with music they didn’t know existed. The film features appearances by musicians and industry insiders including Johnny Marr, Norman Cook, Billy Bragg, Paul Weller, Nerina Pallot and Richard Hawley, but the real stars are the record shop owners, their stories are the stuff of folklore! The film tells the full story, holds back no punches, but also celebrates and promotes our great independent record stores.
# 07 Panel What Is the Current Situation of Record Stores? (12:45-13:45)
Record stores are not able to fulfill the interactive desires of a digital generation. Are they destined to fade away? Will music disappear from the big chain stores? Are small stores better able to cope with it? [EN] Urania, Klubsaal Speakers: Graham Jones (Proper Music Distribution / “Last Shop Standing”; UK), Ed Pearson (Mama & Company; UK), Andreas Voller (Recordbag; AT), Damien Waselle (PIAS; BE) Host: Rainer Praschak (mica – music austria; AT)
#08 Workshop presented by SAE Insights in an Austrian indie label (13:00-13:45)
[EN] Urania, Room 3.9 Speaker: Dom Kardashian (Dreieck Records; AT)
#09 PANEL Investing in New Repertoires (13:45-14:30)
It is a difficult time for labels, where back catalogues seem to be easy to sell without big risks, but establishing new artists is very challenging. However, who is going to invest in new artists? Is it the big internet and media player that will invest in new repertoire because they need new stars? [EN] Urania, Terrassensaal Speakers: Shigs Amemiya (iMusician Digital; CH), Ilias Dahi mène (Seayou; AT), Andreas Jantsch (Las Vegas Records; AT), Lars Potyka (VUT; DE) Host: Stefan Trischler (Radio FM4; AT)
# 10 PANEL How Do People Find out about Music Today? (14:00-15:00)
It’s obvious that it’s not only the record stores, radio and print media anymore where people discover new music. So who provides curation nowadays? What are the filters? [EN] Urania, Dachsaal Speakers: Matthias Leihs (They Shoot Music Don’t They; AT), Susi Ondrusova (Radio FM4; AT), Huw Stephens (BBC; UK), Carlo Wittek (Deezer; DE) Host: Ritchie Pettauer (datenschmutz.net; AT)
# 11 Presentation The Belgian Music Scene (14:00-14:30)
Find out more about the rich and lively Belgian music scene. [EN] Urania, Klubsaal Speaker: Marc Decock (Ancienne Belgique; BE)
# 12 PANEL The Belgian Music Market (14:30-15:30)
Facts and figures about a versatile and rewarding music business market. [EN] Urania, Klubsaal Speakers: Jean-François Japsers (Jaune Orange; BE), Gerrit Kerremans (Studio Brussel; BE), Maarten Quaghebeur (Rockoco / Glimps; BE), Damien Waselle (PIAS; BE), PaulHenri Wauters (Botanique; BE) Host: Marc Decock (Ancienne Belgique; BE)
# 13 Workshop Feedback Listening Sessions 1 (15:00-16:30)
International festival and label professionals give constructive feedback on fresh acts with international potential. [EN] Urania, Terrassensaal Speakers: Sarah Casey (Leighton-Pope Organisation; UK), Matjaž Manček (Kino Šiška; SI), Robert Meijerink (Eurosonic Noorderslag; NL), Jules Parker (Polaroid Management; UK) Host: Nick Hobbs (Charmenko; UK)
# 14 PANEL How to Work Best with Belgium (15:30-16:30) Learn from the experience of others how to get access to the Belgian music market. [EN] Urania, Klubsaal Speakers: Rutger De Brabander (Nada Booking; BE), Herman Hulsens (Peter Verstraelen Bookings; BE), Jean-François Japsers (Jaune Orange; BE), Joseph Meerseman (Manager BRNS; BE), Jeroen Siebens (Fritspecial; AT / BE) Host: Marc Decock (Ancienne Belgique; BE)
# 15 PANEL Always Direct to Fan – Heavy Metal (17:00-18:00)
Like no other genre, Heavy Metal has always succeeded in attracting their fans directly. What can we learn from Metal? [EN] Urania, Terrassensaal Speaker: Roman Filež (MetalDays; SI), Paul Kraker (ORF; AT), Thomas Zsifkovits (Nova Music; AT) Host: Michael Ternai (mica – music austria; AT)
# 16 Presentation Money from Music (17:00-18:00) The Future of Music Coalition presents a multi-method, cross-genre examination of how US-based musicians’ revenue streams are changing, and why. [EN] Urania, Klubsaal Speaker: Jean Cook (Future Of Music Coalition; US)
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# 17 Panel Festivals in South-Eastern Europe (11:00-12:00)
Looking at the characteristics of four selected festivals and how they have evolved over the years. With the support of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Enlargement. [EN] Urania, Terrassensaal Speakers: Login Kochishk (Taksirat; MK), Roman Filež (Metal Days; SI), Vladimir Vodalov (Exit Festival; RS), more tba. Host: Haris Bilalovic (Radio & Television Presenter; BA)
# Film screening Welcome to the Machine (11:00-12:45)
A documentary about the twelve commandments of music business. The secret of success, the purpose of music awards, the whole truth about recording contracts and ten other monstrosities. [EN] Urania, Klubsaal
# 18 Workshop Feedback Session Websites (11:15-12:15) Interested musicians & labels get live feedback from industry professionals on their website. [DE] Urania, Seminarraum 3.9 Speakers: Florian Bogdan (Digital Affairs; AT), Ritchie Pettauer (datenschmutz.net; AT), Lisa Stadler (Der Standard; AT)
# 19 Presentation Showcase Festivals (12:15-13:15)
Five of the best European Showcase Festivals present themselves. [EN] Urania, Terrassensaal Speakers: Ed Pearson (The Great Escape; UK), Maarten Quaghebeur (Rockoco / Glimps; BE), Philipp Schnyder von Wartensee (m4music; CH), Helen Sildna (Tallinn Music Week / Musiccase; EE), Mirko Whitfield (SXSW; US)
# 20 Keynote Stefan Herwig (12:30-13:15)
Why Macroeconomics can help with solving the copyright debate. [EN] Urania, Dachsaal Speaker: Stefan Herwig (Mindbase strategic Consulting) 16
#21 Workshop How to make money in social with bands (12:30-13:15)
[EN] Urania, Room 3.8 Speaker: Alan Blair Beaton (Social Media Scientist; UK)
# 22 Press Conference Eurosonic Focus on Austria (13:15-14:00)
Austria is the focus country at Eurosonic Noorderslag 2014. First acts will be announced and details of this fruitful cooperation presented. [EN] Urania, Klubsaal Speakers: Ruud Berends (Eurosonic Noorderslag; NL), Tatjana Domany (OMF / AME; AT), Franz Hergovich (mica – music austria; AT), Robert Meijerink (Eurosonic Noorderslag; NL)
# 23 Workshop Feedback Listening Sessions 2 (14:00-15:30)
International festivals and label professionals give constructive feedback on fresh acts with international potential. [EN] Urania, Terrassensaal Speakers: Sigtryggur Baldursson (Iceland Music Export; IS), Bev Burton (Killer B Music; UK), Gerrit Kerremans (Studio Brussel; BE), Linus Volkmann (Intro; DE), Paul-Henri Wauters (Botanique; BE) Host: Thomas Zsifkovits (Nova Music; AT)
# 24 Panel Come Back National Collecting Societies, All is Forgiven? (14:00-15:00)
A discussion on how to actually get the digital use of local repertoire from smaller countries paid for across the EU. [EN] Urania, Dachsaal Speakers: Shigs Amemiya (iMusician Digital; CH), Alexander Hirschenhauser (VTMÖ; AT), Tomáš Mikš (SOZA; SK), Jérome van Win (SABAM; BE) Host: Peter Jenner (Sincere Management; UK)
# 25 Presentation The Slovenian Music Scene (14:15-14:45)
Find out more about the rich and lively Slovenian music scene. [EN] Urania, Klubsaal Speaker: Luka Zagoričnik (SIGIC / Radio Student; SI)
# 26 Panel The Slovenian Music Market (14:45-15:45)
An insight into the characteristics of a promising music market. [EN] Urania, Klubsaal Speakers: Andraž Kajzer (Kapa Records; SI), Matjaž Manček (Kino Šiška; SI), Miran Rusjan (Moonlee Records; SI) Host: Luka Zagoričnik (SIGIC / Radio Student; SI)
# 27 Panel How to Work Best with Slovenia (15:45-16:45)
SAT 05.10.
Learn from the experience of others how to get access to the Slovenian music market. [EN] Urania, Klubsaal Speaker: Dragan Ambrozic (Dom Omladine; RS), Tim Ertl (Springfestival; AT), Nick Hobbs (Charmenko; UK) Host: Matjaž Manček (Kino Šiška; SI)
# 29 Workshop Wann braucht ein Indie Artist einen Verlag? (16:00-17:00)
Zu welchem Zeitpunkt in der Karriere komponierender Musikschaffender macht es Sinn, mit einem Verlag zu arbeiten? [DE] Urania, Seminarraum 3.9 Sprecher: Walter Gröbchen (Monkey Music; AT), Sascha Weiß (aka Megablast / Luv Lite Recordings; AT) Moderation: tba
# 31 Presentation Innovations presented by departure (17:15-18:00)
[EN] Urania, Klubsaal 1. iMusician Digital With iMusician, we approach the Music Business from the DATA point of view. The Old Biz is a hundred years of rules and politics like layers on an onion. There are so many things – laws, egos, politics – that make “doing business” complex. Too complex. iMusician looks at musicians, their objectives, and draws the straightest, darkest line between those points using all the technology that is available to it today. Speaker: Shigs Amemiya (iMusician Digital; CH) 2. PlayPass David De Wever talks about the digitalization of events and more particularly live music events. Playpass has developed an innovative software application that uses RFID technology to transform the humble wristband into a device allowing event organisers to manage their access; create exciting new ways for the public to interact with brands at events; and even create a safe and secure cashless environment. PlayPass’ application has already been used at some of Europe’s leading festivals, like Tomorrowland and Rock Werchter. Speaker: David De Wever (PlayPass; BE) 3. Ticketgarden Pre-selling of tickets is a key success factor for event organizers but is mostly expensive and associated with administrative work. ticketgarden.com solves this problem by providing an easy-to-use tool to sell your tickets online and execute the administrative issues. With only 3 % commission including all payment fees and three tickets per 1,000 participants ticketgarden.com is a great deal for organizers. Speaker: Harald Trautsch (ticketgarden.com; AT)
#32 Workshop Presented by SAE Einblicke in ein österreichisches Indie-Label (11:30-12:30) [DE] Clubschiff, T-Mobile Lounge Speaker: Dom Kardashian (Dreieck Records; AT)
#33 Workshop Presented by pink noise DIY-Bandmanagement oder: Organisieren leicht gemacht! (12:45-14:00)
Du spielst in einer Band, bist Musiker_in, und möchtest gerne mehr darüber erfahren, was es heißt eine Band zu managen, wozu man einen Technical Rider braucht und wie Konzerte organisiert werden? In diesem einführenden Workshop gibt’s dazu Tipps und Tricks aus der Praxis! Info: girls* / women* only, keine Vorkenntnisse notwendig. [DE] Clubschiff, T-Mobile Lounge Speaker: Julia Boschmann (Pink Noise; AT), Ulli Mayer (Pink Noise; AT)
#34 Listening Session Wien Xtra & Project pop! (14:15-16:15) [DE] Clubschiff, T-Mobile Lounge
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Conference speakers A – Z
Dragan Ambrozic (Dom Omladine; RS)
Shigs Amemiya (iMusician Digital; CH)
Born in Belgrade 1962. Cofounder of Ritam magazine (music editor, then editor and publisher from 1989 to 1995). Started booking foreign bands for Belgrade and Serbia in 1990. Since 2000, involved in major international productions and became programme editor and manager of Exit Festival’s Main Stage. Since 2005, programme editor of Dom Omladine Cultural Center, organising cultural events such as Belgrade Jazz Festival.
Australian / japanese by birth and Automotive Industry Process Engineer by trade. He likes straight lines, 90° angles and things that work. Finding little automotive industry in Zürich, he stumbled into the music biz in 2002 to discover the non-linearity of music copyrights, obtuse angles, and things that don’t work. Co-founded iMusician in 2007. He still likes straight lines and rounded edges, but denies OCD tendencies.
Zsuzsanna Bende (A38; HU) Zsuzsanna Bende is the head of programming at the prestigious Hungarian club A38, which is one of the most important international music clubs in Budapest. There she is responsible for organising and coordinating the international music programme of the A38 ship. As a former student of cultural management, Zsuzsanna Bende also used to be an active musician and DJ, and definitely knows her way around in the music business. 18
Sigtryggur Baldursson (Iceland Music Export; IS)
Allan Blair Beaton (Social Media Scientist; UK)
Jake Beaumont-Nesbitt (IMMF; UK)
Sigtryggur Baldursson, born in 1962, is the Managing Director of the Iceland Music Export. He is also a veteran musician, being both founding member of the Sugarcubes and long-time collaborator of Emiliana Torrini. He has written music for film and theatre, as well as collaborated with various local Reykjavik acts like the SJS Bigband. He also runs a TV series called “Hljómskálinn” featuring Icelandic music.
Social media “scientist”, speaker, and trainer from the UK. Has managed innovative social campaigns for large companies, public sector organisations, and SMEs. Currently a UK Ambassador for HootSuite. He increases his client’s engagement in the social sphere by putting the “social” back into their campaigns. Allan has committed his life to helping people connect, engage, and increase the value they get from human relationships.
Executive Director of The International Music Managers Forum (IMMF), a global umbrella organisation for artist management associations. The IMMF represents the interests of managers and of the featured artists they manage. With a background in finance, Jake is the chief executive of International Royalties Rescue, a neighbouring rights specialist, and consults on licensing and royalties for various major artists.
Ruud Berends (Eurosonic Noorder slag; NL)
Haris Bilalovic (Radio & Television Presenter; BA)
Florian Bogdan (Digital Affairs; AT)
Julia Boschmann (Pink Noise; AT)
Responsible for international promotion, marketing, and sales coordination of the Eurosonic Noorderslag. Project manager at ETEP, the European Talent Exchange Program. Formerly a European agent and promoter, he worked with Soundgarden, Nirvana, Hole, Babes In Toyland, Yo La Tengo, Motorpsycho, Afghan Whigs, The Flaming Lips, Alex Chilton, Big Star, The Saints, Suicide, The Wipers, Dead Moon and many, many more.
Bosnian radio and television presenter known for hosting numerous prime-time shows. His radio show “Kozmopolit” is a trademark for culture enthusiasts throughout the country and the TV magazine “BHT Popodne” has become an afternoon routine for many viewers. Due to his professional experience in the field of PR, he’s involved in a public relations campaign for the concert of Dubioza Kolektiv in December in Sarajevo.
Florian Bogdan graduated with a degree in advertising and sales from Vienna University of Economy and Business. He also holds a degree in biotechnology from the University of Applied Sciences Vienna. He first ventured into marketing and social media at the Viennese media house Monopol and moved on to hone his skills with Digital Affairs. He spends his spare time on music and its use in advertising and social media. His twitter account is @flowb0.
Julia Boschmann is the organiser of the Girls Rock Camp and has many years of experience in band management, booking, and event organisation (Alter Schlachthof Hollabrunn, Pink Noise, Girls Rock Camp). About Pink Noise: Pink Noise is a music mediator, multiplicator, platform, and networking tool for feminist, pop, and youth culture projects.
christian Brunmayr (BMEIA; AT)
Bev Burton (Killer B Music; UK)
Graduated from the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration in 1993, started at the Austrian Ministry for Foreign Affairs the same year. Worked for the Austrian Embassy in Bratislava, the Austrian Permanent Representation to the EU, the EU Council Secretariat in Brussels and the Foreign Ministry. Assigned to Istanbul as Director of the Austrian Cultural Forum in 2007. Since, 2011 heading the Department for the Implementation of Cultural and Scientific Projects Abroad in the Foreign Ministry.
Has worked in many roles within the music industry since starting out in 1999: worked for Mushroom Records with acts like Muse, Ash, or Garbage, now runs her own company, Killer B Music. Killer B Music primarily programmes and books live events, festivals in particular. There’s also a management arm to Killer B, Killer B Group, which is currently set up with five managers around the globe with offices in Los Angeles, Sydney, London, Singapore, Sao Paulo, and Orlando.
marc decock (Ancienne Belgique; BE) Works as a programme manager at the Ancienne Belgique. Promoting a wide variety of genres and big names, the venue’s capacity of the main hall holds 2.000 and the club 280. Previously worked with EMI international (e.g. Blue Note, Blur, Radiohead). Also a former DJ, national Radio 1 collaborator, and tour-manager for Oh La la La and T. C. Matic. Grew up together with the local Belgian pop rock scene and is glad to share any knowledge he might have.
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sarah casey (LeightonPope Organisation; UK)
Jean cook (Future Of Music Coalition; US)
Early experience at Manchester United FC and concert promoters Aiken Promotions in Ireland. Worked for Vince Power, booking the London venue The Pigalle Club and the London Feis festival in 2011. In 2012, became Headline Talent Coordinator for the Opening and Closing Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies. Now with Leighton-Pope Organisation where she helps building a roster already including Billy Ocean, Chris Rea, Heather Small, and Mick Flannery.
Musician, concert producer, and Director of Programs for Future of Music Coalition, a US-based NGO seeking to educate the media, policymakers, and public about critical policy issues impacting musicians such as copyright, media consolidation, and health insurance. Co-director of the Artist Revenue Streams project, an initiative offering data-driven insight into US-based musician income and how it correlates with e.g. genre, career arc, or radio airplay.
david de wever (PlayPass; BE)
tatJana domany (OMF / AME; AT)
CEO of PlayPass and founding partner of Playout!. Playpass has developed a software application using RFID technology to turn wristbands into a device for organisers to manage their access, create exciting ways for the public to interact with brands at events, and create a safe, cashless environment. PlayPass’ application has already been used at festivals like Tomorrowland and Rock Werchter.
Tatjana Domany studied political science, communication, and musicology and is currently working in the music export department of the Austrian Music Fund (www.musikfonds. at) and for the Viennese label G-Stone Recordings (www.g-stoned.com).
markus dorninger (Projection Artist & Designer; AT) Markus strayed from his budding career as a video games designer to explore projection art. His work comprises interventions in public space as well as performances at cultural or commercial events. He often collaborates with musicians and a lot of his output is based on improvisation and freestyle storytelling. He’s a cofounder of OMAi, and the inventor and designer of Tagtool, the iPad app for projection art.
ilias dahimÈne (Seayou; AT) Founded Seayou Records in 2006 in order to create a new music outlet that is free of subcultural and genre boundaries and to build up a modern, high quality, international boutique label. It currently releases around 15 records per year and includes a booking and a publishing division. In winter 2012, he started the bookpublishing brand RDE with Stefan Redelsteiner. He acquired the Viennese label Problembär Records in August 2013.
tim ertl (Springfestival; AT) Started out in the music business as a DJ in 1994. First gig in Slovenia in 1997 with a following residency in Ambasada Gavioli in 1999. With the Slovenian Super Club as his connection point, he explored the Croatian and Slovenian club scene. Aiming at making Croatia the “new Ibiza”, he moved there in 2002 and stayed for eight years. Since 2009, shareholder and head of marketing and PR for the yearly held Springfestival in Graz, Austria.
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roman FileŽ (MetalDays; SI)
walter grÖBchen (Monkey Music; AT)
Benedikt hauPt (crater8records; AT)
thomas heher (Waves Vienna; AT)
Roman Files is one of the main concert promoters for metal and hard rock music in Slovenia and territories of ex-Yugoslavia and a guitarist and manager of two internationally successful bands, Noctiferia and Prospect. In the past ten years, his company organised over 300 concerts and several festivals such as MetalDays / MetalCamp.
Author, publisher, and journalist in Vienna. Runs the music and communications agency Monkey (www. monkeymusic.at). Has worked as an editor and host at the radio stations Ö3 and Ö1, and has contributed texts for Die Zeit, Die Weltwoche, Financial Times, Rolling Stone, etc. Currently writes a regular column for the Austrian newspaper Die Presse am Sonntag. Also head of the music department at the radio station Lounge FM (www.loungefm.at).
Born in 1974, master in law as well as cultural management, learned the music business from the scratch. 15 years of experience as a musician, booker, and manager of the Austrian band Mudfuzz. Founder and head of crater8records from 2002 to 2009. Event manager since 2006 and responsible for booking, marketing, ticketing, and accounting for shows in locations ranging from clubs to stadiums in Austria.
Active in the cultural sector since 1996, Thomas Heher is co-founder of pop culture magazines The Gap and TBA and the literature magazine Volltext. He used to run the Viennese record label P.A.M. Records and gained lots of experience when promoting concerts, readings, and film screenings. Currently, he works as festival director of Waves Vienna Music Festival & Conference.
steFan herwig (Mindbase Strategic Consulting; DE)
aleXander hirschenhauser (VTMÖ; AT)
georg hitZenBerger (Play.fm; AT)
nick hoBBs (Charmenko; UK)
Runs his own independent label Dependent and creates synergies for his bands with the mix of management and label tasks. Has written two acclaimed dossiers in the industry journal Musikwoche that demand a better PR awareness of the industry as well as new strategies in crisis management of the creative sector. Founded the consulting firm Mindbase Strategic Consulting in 2009.
Ran the club Soul Seduction from 1986 to 1993. Opened Black Market in 1990, which operates as a retail multi-store with music, fashion, and coffee. With Soul Seduction Distribution, started in 1993, he exported Vienna’s electronic music output to the world markets. Artist management for Kruder & Dorfmeister until 1994. Started Austria’s first internet music store in 1998. Spokesman of the Austrian Independent Label Association (VTMÖ) since 2008.
CEO and cofounder of the Austrian music streaming service Play.fm. Also a passionate DJ and event promoter. With Play.fm, he won several awards: the App Star Award Germany (2011), the Austrian National Multimedia & e-Business Award / Social Media (2009), the Vienna Leader Web 2.0 (2009), and the Mercur Innovation Award / Cat. Creativity (2009)
Owner and MD of Istanbulbased Charmenko, co-owner of Charm Music Czechia and Charm Music Poland. Is a dormant rock-singer and artist manager, and an active agent, promoter, event and venue booker, specialised in Eastern Europe since the early 80s.
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FranZ hergovich (mica – music austria; AT) Born in 1967 in Vienna. Project manager and curator of pop, rock, and electronic music at mica – music austria since 2008. Since 2011, deputy managing director at mica and managing director of the MICA – Music Promotion Agency GmbH. Between 1996 and 2008, head of national distribution at Soul Seduction Distribution. Member of the IAMIC Board since 2012, member of the export advisory board of the Austrian Music Fund, Secretary of EMO since 2010.
herman hulsens (Peter Verstraelen Bookings; BE) Current booking agent at Peter Verstraelen Agency, where he deals with local and international talents of the Belgian market. Local acts include Amatorski, Sir Yes Sir, and Compact Disk Dummies. International talents include The Tallest Man On Earth, Julia Holter, Half Moon Run, etc. From 1997 to 2012 in-house promoter at the AB in Brussels, a 2.000 capacity venue. Previously tour manager for American bands.
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andreas Jantsch (Las Vegas Records; AT)
Jean-FranÇois JaPsers Jaune Orange; BE)
Peter Jenner (Sincere Management; UK)
For almost ten years, JF Jaspers has been managing bands based in Liege, Belgium. The DIY company Jaune Orange manages and promotes local bands, does booking in Belgium (for local and foreign acts), releases records, and also books international acts for regular club shows as well as for their summer festival (www.microfestival.be). This year, one band from their roster will perform at Waves Vienna: The Experimental Tropic Blues Band.
A legend in the music business and one of the most sought after and respected speakers in media today. Former manager to Pink Floyd, The Clash, Ian Dury & Michael Franti (amongst others), currently manages Billy Bragg. He is at the forefront of the debates surrounding the digital use of music and is President Emeritus of the IMMF, a director of the UK MMF, and is on the advisory board of the FAC. His overriding interest is in securing artists’ rights and fair payment.
dom kardashian (Dreieck Records; AT)
gerrit kerremans (Studio Brussel; BE)
Zorana kliČkoviĆ (Menart; HR)
Started off as a student at the SAE Institute for audioengineering. Founded the label Dreieck Records, with music ranging from techno to big bands. After pushing his artists to Austrian charts next to Pink and Snoop Lion, he gained the bachelor’s degree in audio-production, started studying business administration, and is currently working on a project aimed at dusting off current music distribution platforms.
Started at VRT, Flemish public broadcast, in 1993. First worked as a music selector then as a music producer for Studio Brussel, an alternative radio station. In 2007, became the first head of music at VRT. Currently responsible for the music policy of five radio channels and four TV channels and the music publishing company of VRT. Co-founder of the official Belgian music awards, the MIAs, member of the EBU Eurosonic Group, and co-founder of the Eurosonic Festival in Groningen.
Born in 1979 in Belgrade, has an MA degree in Film and TV Production. Joined the News Corporation and later worked as a project manager for Happy TV in Belgrade. In 2007, she joined Rokaj Fest as Managing Director. Has been working as the Project Manager of Menart (Croatia), an independent music company, for almost two years now and together with two colleagues is responsible for the Menart BPM department (Booking, Promotion, Management).
Born in Linz, Austria in 1977. During his studies of law in Vienna he started to work as a DJ and concert promoter. He co-founded the indie record label Las Vegas Records (label, booking, promotion, publisher) in 2006 and is always looking for the best of the Austrian music scene, such as Dawa, Maur Due & Lichter, Kommando Elefant, Illute, or My Name is Music.
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graham Jones (Proper Music Distribution / “Last Shop Standing”; UK) Got his break in the music industry thanks to a colleague’s comical failed suicide attempt. Eventually found his vocation travelling around the country selling records, tapes, and CDs to independent record shops. Co-founder of Proper Music Distribution. Toured the UK to interview 50 record shops and document their tales for the book “Last Shop Standing (Whatever Happened to Record Shops?)”.
login kochishk (aka Big Loginski / Taksirat; MK) Promoter, A&R manager, event / party organiser, label manager, booking agent, publisher. Born in Yugoslavia, spent some time in FYROM and Macedonia. Working in the music field for the last 20 years. Set up the record label and artist management agency Lithium Records. Founder and director of the biggest Macedonian music festival Taksirat, D festival, Pivolend, Green Beach, and Aqua Park Festival. Promoter and a former booker and production manager for the biggest regional festivals.
andraŽ kaJZer (Kapa Records; SI) Started his career as a music journalist for different media (newspaper Delo, Radio Student, magazine Glasna, ...). Formerly the editor of Slovenian monthly music magazine RSQ. He’s also the programme manager of Kapa Records, mostly working with up-and-coming bands and producers, an occasional concert promoter (Specialka – cultural society), and works with several well-established Slovenian musicians (Siddharta, Severa Gjurin).
Paul kraker (ORF; AT) Paul Kraker was twelve years old, when his brother bought a Kiss single on special offer. Since then, he has held distorted guitars and angry grunting in high esteem, despite his degree in law and his main occupation as a news editor and news reader for ORF radio. For more than 13 years, he has been co-hosting “House Of Pain” on Radio FM4, a radio broadcast specialising in head-banging rock, electronics, and metal. Also writes reviews for music magazines.
matthias leihs (They Shoot Music – Don’t They; AT) Matthias Leihs was born in 1980 in Vienna. He works as a freelance software developer and IT consultant for various clients in the field of science and commerce. He studied Computer Science and Comparative Literature and teaches at the University of Vienna. He is co-founder of They Shoot Music – Don‘t They and usually the one who takes care of audio recording, IT issues, and business communication
roBert meiJerink (Eurosonic Noorder slag; NL) Programme manager of Eurosonic Noorderslag. The event consists of a music conference and two festivals, Eurosonic and Noorderslag, and takes place in the city of Groningen, the Netherlands. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the city of Groningen is dedicated to new European talents. The festival is supported by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Saturday is reserved for Dutch acts only.
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matJaŽ manČek (Kino Šiška; SI)
sandi maver (Kurzrockvibe; SI)
ulli mayer (Pink Noise; AT)
JosePh meerseman (Manager BRNS; BE)
Music editor, journalist, and DJ at Radio Student; head of experimental electronic music label rx:tx; organiser of various festivals and music series (rock, improv, electronica). Initiator of the Klubski Maraton project. From 2005 to 2009, operated the Kataman cultural association, promoting international artists in Ljubljana and organising showcase presentations of Slovenian artists at international festivals. Music programme manager of Kino Šiška Center for urban culture since 2009.
First worked with the local fanzine DIKS, later the editor of The Scream Magazine, established himself as a co-editor of Rock Vibe magazine. Started to dabble in band management and PR. He currently works as a band manager and booker with acts such as Elvis Jackson, Tide, Lollobrigida, Kill Kenny, Werefox, etc. Booker of Lent Festival (Večerov oder) and Overjam International Reggae Festival, amongst others.
Ulli Mayer is the organiser of the Girls Rock Camp and enjoys the work with music, pop culture, and feminism. As a curator, coordinator, and organiser, she has already worked at various festivals (Donaufestival, Ladyfest, Wlevate, Into the City / Wiener Festwochen, etc.). About Pink Noise: Pink Noise is a music mediator, multiplicator, platform, and networking tool for feminist, pop, and youth culture projects.
Works with the current, promising generations of Belgian musicians, guiding them through all stages of their craft and career. A childhood immersed in classical music and youth spent in the DIY hardcore punk scene, he acquired his knowledge of the industry through hands-on experience and dedication. His integrity and ability to spot talent in its rawest form have allowed him to become an integral part Belgium’s ever-expanding music scene.
tomአmikŠ (SOZA; SK)
susi ondrusova (Radio FM4; AT)
reha ÖZtunal (Nublu Music; TR)
Trained as a lawyer, active as musician, composer, and Head of International Affairs at SOZA – Slovak Performing and Mechanical Rights Society. Currently coordinates SOZA’s policy towards European legislation on collective management and online licensing. He briefly worked with the Czech collective management organisation OSA. Recently active in the field of authors’ rights within international organizations CISAC and GESAC.
Born in 1980 in Ostrava (Czech Republic), living in Vienna since 1990. Been going to live shows since 1998 (favorite spot: front or left side middle). In love with festivals. First writing attempts for Skug. Currently working as a music editor for Radio FM4. Thinks that interviews are the best format and radio is the best medium. Most precious work tools: pen, earplugs, and headphones. When in a record store, always checking if they have Slint’s “Spiderland” in stock.
First worked for Istanbul promoters like Pozitif and IKSV. In 2005, started to work for NYC-based Nublu Records and represented their roster in Turkey and Europe. From 2008 to 2010, worked with the IKSV (Istanbul Culture and Art Foundation) to coordinate the music programme of the Turkish Cultural Season in France. In 2010, he started his own management and booking company Artistic Ideas (Club Bangkok, The Ringo Jets, etc.) Recently started the record label Tantana Records.
Jules Parker (Polaroid Management; UK) Founded Polaroid Management in 2012. The company represents artists working with Universal, EMI, Island, Capitol, Mercury, Spinnin’, PRMD, 3Beat, etc. – covering multiple genres from EDM to rock, pop, and folk. Previously at PRS for Music, responsible for artist relations, music export, signing new writers, and creating promotional opportunities for artists. Also a songwriter and musician, working with BMG, Fiction, Universal, and Warner Bros.
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steFan Parnreiter-mathys (Cultural Manager; AT) Freelance journalist, NPO / cultural manager, and consultant. Intensive study of cultural policy and issues of corporate responsibility. Studies in political science and executive management. Former concert and festival organizer, venue co-manager and artist manager. Recent publication: “16 Zwanzixtl +1 – 20 Jahre Open Air Ottensheim”. http://stefanparnreitermathys.wordpress.com
ed Pearson (Mama & Company; UK)
ritchie Pettauer (datenschmutz.net; AT)
edo Plovanic (Musika.hr; HR)
lars Potyka (VUT; DE)
Main booker at London’s Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen for the past two years, joined Mama in March 2013 where he’s continued to build his national touring network, promoting bands such as Future Of The Left, Mute’s Big Deal, Ducktails as well as many up and coming artists. Promoting in other London venues: The Garage, The Borderline, The Barfly, Birmingham’s Institute and Mama’s newest venue: Liverpool’s East Village Arts Club. Helps advise on The Great Escape line-up and programming.
Started as a freelance print journalist for the Austrian pop culture magazine The Gap. Worked as freelance web designer at APA and founded the company pnc – pettauer.net consulting in 2002 (clients include the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, ATV (Austria Television), and Austria Tourism). He teaches new media theory at the University of Vienna and authors datenschmutz, a popular weblog on media, culture, and technology.
Co-founded @muzikahr, the biggest music portal in the Adriatic region. Journalist, critic, and director of the portal. Founded Bend media house and grouped Muzika.hr with Filmski.net and Booksa.hr. Worked in two multinational advertising agencies: Unex media department; as a research and new media executive. Helped building digital marketing agency within the Omnicom group. IAB member, lecturer at the University of Zagreb and the College of Agora in Zagreb.
Lars Potyka has been working at the German Association of Independent Music Companies – VUT since 2009. As a senior manager, he was recently responsible for the establishment of the first VUT Indie Days as the professional platform for recorded music at the Berlin Music Week. Due to his many years of working for and with the German independent music industry, he has a comprehensive insight on their functions.
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Franz-Josefs-Kai 27-29, 1010 Vienna, Austria
• SAT 05/10
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MONOPHONA ELECTRONICA / www.monophona.com
• FRI 04/10 0:00 - 00:45
FLEX CAFE
Franz-Josefs-Kai 27-29, 1010 Vienna, Austria
irena Povse (Buba Booking; SI)
rainer Praschak (mica – music Austria; AT)
Manager and promoter at Buba Booking. Buba has been organising concerts since 1987, promotes musical diversity and encourages the development of the Slovene music scene. Buba is part of the ŠKUC Association Music Division and started its activities as part of the Ljubljana Hard Core Kolektiv. After two years, it changed its name into HC Buba. In 1988, the Ljubljana Hard Core Kolektiv split up into Strip Core and HC Buba, since then Buba acts as an independent promoter.
Started DJing in the early 90s and has worked as a promoter and manager at the Viennese label Klein Records for many years. He belongs to the leading representatives of Viennese electronic club music and has earned a remarkable reputation over the years, mainly as a DJ and presenter of his own club nights. In mica – music austria, he works as a project manager (EU projects / PR & Marketing) and is an expert in the digital music industry.
maarten QuagheBeur (Rockoco / Glimps; BE) Founded the Belgian music management company Rockoco in 1998, which focuses on the development of young Belgian bands towards a professional music career in Belgium and abroad (e.g. Das Pop, The Go Find, Mintzkov, Trixie Whitley, The Van Jets). He founded the Boomtown Festival and the Belgian showcase festival Glimps. President of the Belgian Music Managers Federation and involved in a lot of the policy making for music in Belgium.
thomas rammerstorFer (Kulturverein Infoladen Wels; AT) Born in Wels, Upper Austria, apprenticeship as a bookseller. Founding member of the Infoladen Wels – a leftwing bookstore – in 1998. Since 2004, involvement in the Liga für emanzipatorische Entwicklungszusammenarbeit (League for emancipatory development cooperation; www.leeza.at). Since 2005, author, editor, presenter, and lecturer on right-wing and fascist themes. Elected in 2012 as a board member of the Wels Initiative against Fascism.
Pascale rasinger (UrbanChatRoom; AT) Pascale Rasinger is the founder and driving force behind the UrbanChatRoom Project. She actively leverages her company, the Turbo Pascale Agency, and her master studies at the Vienna University of Technology, to research the fields of new media, social networking, and urban communication strategy.
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Miran Rusjan (Moonlee Records; SI)
Philipp Schnyder (m4music; CH)
Phonogram producer (Moonlee Records), manager and booker, show promoter, musician (Analena), editor (Indie-Grad), and, above all, music enthusiast and fan. In 2004, he founded Moonlee Records, an independent record label that slowly became one of the crucial labels in the ex-Yu area (Repetitor, Damir Avdić, Bernays Propaganda, Vuneny, etc.). In 2013, he become an editor of Indie-Grad, an internet platform for independent Slovenian record labels.
Director and co-founder of m4music – Festival, Conference & Demotape Clinic, the Swiss meeting point for indie music. It is run by the foundation Migros Culture Percentage, for which Schnyder has developed a support programme for indie labels. He is cofounder and vice-president of Swiss Music Export, board member of the collecting society SUISA, and teaching “Music Business” at the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste.
Oľga Smetanová (Music Centre Slovakia / IAMIC; SK)
Peter Smidt (Eurosonic Noorder slag; NL)
Since 1999, working as the Director of The Music Centre Slovakia – one of the main music institutions in Slovakia. Since 2007, she has been serving as the President of The International Association of Music Information Centres. Has participated in different cooperative projects in the field of contemporary music at home and abroad. She initiated organizing ISCM World Music Days in Slovakia and Austria in November 2013.
Concert and festival promoter for 20 years. Created events like EuroSonic Noorderslag, Eurosonic Noorderslag Conference, R&B Night. Responsible for the export policy and the European policy at Buma Cultuur, the BUMA funded organisation for promotion of Dutch music and repertoire in and outside of Holland. Works in close corporation with EMO, the European Music Office. Initiator of the European Tour Support Plan (ETS) and European Talent Exchange Program (ETEP).
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Reinhold Seyfriedsberger (Ink Music; AT) Booking agent and promoter with a strong focus on Central and Eastern Europe. Working with Viennabased Ink Music since 2008. Ink Music books and promotes over 500 shows for over 50 artists every year. He booked shows in the Baltics, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, the Balkan and many more. Part of Waves Vienna’s booking team, curator of various concert series in Vienna, frequent tour manager, and showcase festival attendee.
Jeroen Siebens (Fritspecial; AT / BE) Jeroen Siebens works in Vienna as a manager for the band Gin Ga. Since 2003, he has been active as a booking agent for various Austrian and foreign bands (among others: Zita Swoon, Amsterdam Klezmer Band, Buscemi, Starflam, Vive La Fête, etc.). Before 2003, he used to work in Belgium as a concert and festival organiser and as a freelance broadcaster at the Flemish public radio station Radio 1.
Helen Sildna (Tallinn Music Week / Musiccase; EE) Helen has been working as a music promoter and events producer based in Estonia for 13 years. In 2009, she set up Tallinn Music Week, a music industry conference and one of the biggest showcase festivals in the Baltic-Nordic region today. Helen is also a board member of Estonian Music Development Centre, the Estonian Culture Council, and a member of the Estonian President’s Advisory Board.
Ian Smith (Frusion; UK/AT)
Muff Sopper (Planet Music; AT)
Lisa Stadler (Der Standard; AT)
CEO of Frusion Music International, a multigenre agency working in booking, media, and artist management. Ian Smith has also been working as a musician, producer, promoter and arts consultant for many years – originally in the UK, now in multiple territories. He created Frusion in the year 2000, and is now working with over 150 artists worldwide with a main office in the UK and a secondary one in Vienna. Smith also created Frusion matrix in 2011, generating a new way of co-operation internationally.
Founded Vereinigte Österreichische Musikförderer (VÖM), an association for Austrian music promoters, in 1986. Since 1989, managing director of Planet Music & Media GesmbH, ran the venues Rock House and Planet Music, and took over the venues Bank Austria Hall Gasometer and the Szene in 2008. Works as a consultant of the Viennese Kulturplakat GmbH (Gewista) and is managing director of the Hungarian Eutopia Kft, which involves developing the cultural sector in Hungary and Slovakia.
Lisa Stadler has been part of the Austrian all girl DJ / VJ collective Etepetete for five years now. Together with the girls, she played at many clubs and festivals, personal highlights being a tour in Switzerland, gigs in Moscow and Barcelona, and at Frequency Festival and Urban Art Forms Festival. When she‘s not travelling with Etepetete, Lisa works as a social media manager for Austria’s biggest online newspaper derStandard.at.
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Editor in chief of Austria’s leading women’s magazine Wienerin and a frequent interview partner for all things regarding feminism. Started her journalist career in 1995 with Wienerin and worked her way through Austrian print media including Woman, News, and First. Also worked as contributing author for Profil and was head of the Freizeit team at kurier.at, before returning to Wienerin as editor in chief in 2010.
Huw Stephens (BBC; UK) DJ, broadcaster, writer, and promoter. Joined BBC Radio 1 at 17. Has contributed to BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4, and 6Music broadcast on BBC Radio Wales and presents a weekly Podcast for BBC Radio 1. Director and programmer of the Swn Festival in Cardiff, which he founded in 2007. Curates the Lake Stage at Latitude Festival and compères the main stage at Reading Festival. Columnist for NME.
Michael Ternai (mica – music Austria; AT)
Stefan Trischler (aka Trishes / Radio FM4; AT)
Originally from Eisenstadt, moved to Vienna to study. Since 2006, working at mica – music austria as an editor and journalist. Prior to his work at mica – music austria, numerous jobs and internships in various editorial departments (City Magazine, Wiener Zeitung, Sport1.de in Hamburg, Radda & Dressler Verlag). Enthusiastic about almost any music offside the mainstream.
A music enthusiast who loves nothing more than to work with and around rhythmically and / or melodically structured sound waves. Joined Austria’s Radio FM4 right after graduating from high school. Since then, he’s been involved in many aspects of the music industry – as a radio personality, writer, producer, label-owner, DJ, club promoter, rapper, and head of Soundpark, FM4’s web platform for fresh Austrian music.
Harald Trautsch (ticketgarden.com; AT) Co-founder of ticketgarden.com and a serial entrepreneur in the field of online enterprise solutions. Master’s degree in Organisational Development and a dual MBA from the Vienna University of Economics and Business and the University of Minnesota. Received the US-A Biz Award in 2013 and the Austrian State Award for Multimedia and e-Business in 2009.
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Sylvia Margret Steinitz (Wienerin; AT)
Jérome van Win (SABAM; BE)
Vladimir Vodalov (Exit Festival; RS)
Linus Volkmann (Intro; DE)
Andi Voller (Recordbag; AT)
Damien Waselle (PIAS; BE)
Bachelor degree in marketing and a Master’s degreer in business and financial sciences. Communication and marketing manager at SABAM for two years. Started his career at SABAM (Belgian Society of Authors) as an external auditor. After five years, he became the manager of SABAM’s external control department (audits, field controls, anti-piracy) for seven years. Later, manager of the licensing department and coordinated the licences granted by SABAM in all disciplines.
Executive Manager of AAA Production d.o.o., the event, booking, and promotion company in charge of Exit Festival’s programme and production. Part of the Exit team since its beginning in 2000. Member of the Exit programme production team and assistant to the programme production manager since 2005, responsible for legal aspects, budget, and artists contracts in the booking department.
Works in Cologne as the deputy editor in chief for Intro, a German Music Magazine and pop cultural player with an eye on hypes, madness, and style. Volkmann published books like “Heimweh To Hell”, “Wie sehr muss man sich eigentlich noch verstellen, um endlich natürlich rüberzukommen?” or just recently “Kein Schlaf bis Langenselbold”. He also sings in the full playback band Bum Khun Cha Youth – which is heading for twodigit clicks on Youtube. Massive!
Worked for Virgin Megastore for twelve years. First sales assistant in the rock / pop dept., later Head of Buyer Austria and Managing Director and Head of Marketing Austria. Working at the Austrian Independent distributor Hoanzl Vertriebs GmbH as a product and promotion manager since 2005 and responsible for acts like Franz Ferdinand, Oasis, Tricky, Scott Matthew, Tosca, Soap & Skin. In 2004, he founded the record store Recordbag together with his wife.
Started his own distribution company Bang! with friends. A year later, Bang Records was launched with a first amazing signing: Deus! The company continued to grow with bands like Girls In Hawaii, The Tellers, or Dez Mona. In 2008, the label merged with [PIAS]. Damien Waselle is now General Manager of [PIAS] Belgium and in charge of the development of the local repertoire.
Paul-henri wauters (Botanique; BE)
sascha weiss (aka Megablast / Luv Lite Recordings; AT)
klaus werner-loBo (Kultursprecher der Grünen Wien; AT)
Passionate music lover and producer / DJ. Won his first DJ contest at the age of 16. Following his own spiritual path and vision of “good music” and tired of the business and artist egos, he decided to found Luv Lite Recordings. He released Makossa & Megablast’s 2nd studio album in 2011. Luv Lite Recordings represents Megablast’s own vision of a family home base.
Author, member of the Provincial Parliament, member of the Vienna City Council, Spokesman for Culture and Human Rights of the Green Party Vienna. Was press spokesman of the Austrian Institute for Applied Ecology and worked as a freelance journalist for newspapers and magazines. The magazine Spiegel Online names him (together with Noam Chomsky, Naomi Klein, Michael Moore and Jean Ziegler) as one of the stars of the alternative globalisation.
carlo wittek (Deezer; DE)
luka ZagoriČnik (SIGIC / Radio Student; SI)
thomas ZsiFkovits (Nova Music; AT)
While studying at John Moores University Liverpool (BA Popular Music), he founded a small vinyl label before heading back to Germany to complete a Master’s degree in Music and Media at the University of Music, Theatre, and Media, Hannover. Worked at City Slang Records / Cooperative Music in Berlin before joining the French streaming service Deezer as Editorial Assistant Germany / Austria. Currently Editorial Manager GSA at Deezer.
Has been writing about music, organising concerts and sound events, giving and organising lectures, preparing radio shows, moderating TV shows, working as a journalist for over ten years. Currently editor of the internet based music magazine Odzven. Has been running the small independent label for experimental music L’Innomable since 2005 . Since 2012, co-curator of the festival Sonica organised by MoTA – Museum of Transitory Art.
Working as a concert promoter for 18 years. First an independent promoter, he booked club shows and started his own festival. Mind Over Matter showcased all styles of heavy guitar music. In 2001, he was invited by Ewald Tatar to join Wiesen Festivals where he worked as a booker until 2004. Cofounder and co-owner of Nova Music Entertainment. The company’s signature event Nova Rock Festival was held the 8th time this year.
Studied musicology, philosophy, and anthropology at University of Louvain-Belgium. Artistic director at Botanique Brussels, concert complex with several venues (Orangerie, Rotonde, etc.) organising about 250 shows throughout the year (650 different bands). This also includes the festival Les Nuits Botanique in May. Co-president of De Concert!, an international federation of 27 festivals.
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mirko whitField (SXSW; US) European and International Development representative for South By Southwest Film, Interactive and Music Festivals (SXSW). Between 1994 and 2001, he worked for the Reed MIDEM Organisation (RMO). Responsible for co-organising RMO’s portfolio of international music, television, and interactive trade events held in Cannes, Hong Kong, Miami, Singapore, and Vancouver. Prior to 1994, he lived in Berlin and worked with artists such as Paul van Dyk, PJ Harvey, and Ultravox (A&R, management and touring).
guna Zucika (Prata Vetra Management; LV) Became International Exploitation Manager for Microphone Records / EMI licensee in 1999. Part of the team behind the breakthrough of Latvian band Prata Vetra in 2000. In 2004, the band decided to release forthcoming albums on their own label and she went to work with Prata Vetra Records and Management. In 2007, chosen as a finalist for the British Council Young Music Entrepreneur of The Year Award. Also lecturer of Music Industry at the Albert College and Academy of Culture in Latvia.
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