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The BPM Festival: Portugal’s Home for House and Techno Returns for 2019

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There is one festival that takes place in Portugal where a handful of house and techno’s best artists come together and show off what they have. That’s how Alan Fitzpatrick was able to describe the BPM Festival in PortimĂŁo, Portugal.

This coming September 13th all the way through to the 15th, people from around the world will swarm to Portugal for the highly anticipated 3-day festival. Originally designed as an elite dance music industry networking event, the festival has morphed into an international mélange of electronic music lovers, DJs, producers, revelers, and partygoers.

With over 50 artists now set to take over the festival’s new format of four days and nights of programming on the golden sand beaches of Praia da Rocha in Portimão, attendees can look forward to returning artists Andrea Oliva, Eats Everything, Honey Dijon, Joseph Capriati, Marco Carola, Richy Ahmed, Skream, The Martinez Brothers and more. Uniquely hosting sought-after labels and party brands, blanc, Cuttin’ Headz, Four Thirty Two, and Mindshake, have been added to the showcase lineup.

Accompanying previously announced artists, the newly revealed second wave of artists will perform alongside Adriatique, Apollonia, Dubfire, Josh Wink, Laurent Garnier, Loco Dice, Matador, Paco Osuna, POPOF, Stephan Bodzin (live) and many more. From the first showcase announcement, returning label showcases include Italian duo Neverdogs’ Bamboleo, Stefano Noferini’s leading Italian imprint Deeperfect, Loco Dice’s German powerhouse Desolat, POPOF’s esteemed FORM Music, U.K. house music authority Kaluki, Portugal’s own Neopop + Brunch, and The BPM Festival’s star-studded signature events This Is The End hosted by Überhaus and YA’AH MUUL.

Making its BPM Portugal showcase debut, attendees can look forward to Adam Beyer’s seminal imprint Drumcode and the BPM showcase debut of Matador’s energy-driving label, RUKUS.

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Amsterdam Dance Event 2017 Attracts a Record 395,000 Visitors

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The recent edition of Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) held this past October 18-22 was an astounding success with organizers reporting a record 395,000 people who attended the five-day event.

Marking its 21st year, ADE has cemented its position as the leading global platform for electronic music. Around 7,200 representatives from over 90 countries participated in this year’s electronic music conference while China hosted a special pavilion to showcase the country’s electronic music scene, a first for ADE. In addition, Morocco was chosen to be spotlighted in this year’s ADE Global View, highlighting its growing and unique music scene that is beginning to be noticed across the globe.

On the music side, there were more DJs that took part in the ADE Soundlab than ever before. Artists like Martin Garrix, Richie Hawtin, Soulwax and Tiga, Surgeon, Lady Starlight and Oliver Heldens gave an insight into their DJ and studio set ups. Meanwhile night program also included some “cross-overs” with other genres with special productions at unique locations including Underworld performing at the cycle passage of Rijksmuseum and Colin Benders at Rembrandthuis.

Different ages were also represented at the ADE. An all ages-concert was hosted by Martin Garrix, who was again voted most popular DJ of the world by DJ Mag during ADE week. There is also the first edition of the free festival Hangover which was visited by a lot of families. To close the event, 80-year old composer Philipp Glass performed at the Melkweg to a sold-out show.
Watch Weds conference highlights HERE.
Thurs conference highlights HERE.

Friday conference highlights HERE.

Since its inception in 1996, the ADE has evolved into the leading business conference and festival of the global electronic music scene. This year is no exception as attendance exceeded the expectations of the organizers. This early, plans are afoot for a bigger ADE with the introduction of more pavilions from different countries, an initiative known as Biënnale.
The Amsterdam Dance Event is organised by the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation, an initiative of Buma.

The Warm-Up DJ Dilemma: Play The Room or Hold Back?

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It is the dilemma every DJ assigned as the opening act faces with each booking. Must that DJ “play the room” and go all out for the crowd? Or should the DJ hold back in deference to the headlining act?

There are two different thoughts about this matter. Each of them have sound points that hold merit either way, which is why it’s important to look at each side of the argument and the philosophies each abide by.

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World’s Biggest Techno Festival Set to Draw 100,000 Attendees to Breda

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Three days of non-stop techno: that’s the promise coming from the self-proclaimed “Biggest Techno Festival in the World” in the Netherlands.

Set to take place from July 14 to 16 in Breda, The Gathering is a three-day, 24/7 techno festival that expects to attract 100,000 attendees.

Debuting at Breepark, The Gathering will play host to 150 artists across 10 stages (8 during the day, 2 during the night) with a lineup yet to be announced. Interestingly enough, the promoters have instead offered a list of artists that will not be performing at the festival, which you can read below.

Adam Beyer, Agents of Time, Alan Fitzpatrick, Ame, Amelie Lens, andhim, ANNA, ANOTR, Arjun Vagale, Artefakt, Ash Roy, Audion a.k.a Matthew Dear, Awanto 3, B.Traits, Ben Klock, Ben Klock & Marcel Dettmann, Ben Sims, Black Coffee, Black Rose, Blawan, Britta Unders, Butch, Carl Cox, Charlotte de Witte, Chris Liebing, Claptone, Colin Benders, Daniel Stefanik, Darling, Dasha Rush, Dave Clarke, Dax J, Dense&Pika, De Sluwe vos, Dirty Doering, Dixon, DJ Harvey, DJ Rush, dOp, Dr. Rubinstein, Dubfire, Eagles and Butterflies, Enrico Sangiuliano, Fatima Hajji, Ferro, Floorplan, Format B, Henrik Schwarz, Hot Since 82, Ici Sans Merci, Ilario Alicante, Illesnoise, Jeff Rushin, Jesse Rose, Joey Daniel, Joris Voorn, Joseph Capriati, JP Enfant, Julia Govor, K!NK, Klaudia Gawlas, Kobosil, Kolsch, Layton Giordani, Len Faki, Loco Dice, Luke Hess, Luuk van Dijk, Maceo Plex, Marcel Dettmann, Matador, Mathias Kaden, Minimum Syndicat, Monika Kruse, Monoloc, Nastia, Nicole Moudaber, Nikita Zabelin, Nina Kraviz, Noir, Obscure Shape, Oliver Koletzki, Oliver Schories, Olivier Weiter, Overmono, Paco Osuna, Pan-Pot, Paula Temple, Paul Kalkbrenner, Randomer, Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Ritzi Lee, Sam Paganini, Seth Troxler, SHDW, Solomun, STAB Virus (live), Sven VĂ€th, Tale of Us, Tessela, The Black Madonna, The Martinez Brothers, Tim Wolff, Truncate, Truss, under_score, Weval, Wighnomy Bros

A collaboration between UK promoters sub:Merged and Dutch team Techno 24/7, The Gathering preaches a message of love through the video which you can see below.

“It’s time to join forces and make a stand against all the wrongs in the world. Let’s create our own movement starting with three days of peace and music. A new era starts here and now! We want YOU to be part of it,” reads a statement.

“14th to 16th of July, we stand together strong and create the world’s largest techno festival to celebrate our beliefs and send a powerful message to the world.”

Tickets are available here.

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How To Make The Most Out Of An Event Failure

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As any event organizer will tell you, you cannot always expect an event to go exactly as you hoped it would. Of course, it pays to prepare for any situation that may arise in the event to ensure everything goes smoothly. But sometimes, no matter how well you have prepared, there are those instances that will completely catch you off-guard, and especially so if disruptions are caused by factors beyond your control.

While you cannot do anything in the event of those unforeseen situations, you can, however, control how you get to react in those situations. It is important to remember that your reaction in such cases can make the difference between a slight blip and a massive, show-stopping issue.

Here are some helpful tips to help you control the situation in case of an “event fail”:

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15 Years In The Making: LOOPTOPIA – Taiwan’s First Homegrown EDM Festival

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Taiwan is making a serious debut in the electronic dance music scene this year with the launch of Looptopia, the first ever homegrown multi-day and stage dance music festival. It will be a two-day event and it will feature more than 50 top DJs and entertainers from all over the world.

theLoop, the organizing promoters responsible for this marvelous event, made sure to create a festival haven for all dance music fans. With three eye-catching performance areas, interactive art installations, camping sites with cabins, showers and amenities, LOOPTOPIA is an EDM fantasyland jam-packed with loads of surprises.

The festivity will be held in the lush grasslands of Taoyuan Pushin Ranch from 12:00 noon of April 8th until 10:00 pm the following day. Its venue is surrounded by trees and a nearby lake — perfect for a day and night of relaxation and enjoyment. Enjoy a two-day music getaway from the busy streets of Taiwan courtesy of theLoop.

For accommodations, Looptopia has on-site camping which will be available to all festival goers. Limited cabins will also be available for hire. For attendees who wish to stay in hotels, Looptopia will also be offering packages with partner and nearby hotels. All information regarding accommodations will be announced soon. Frequently check their website or Facebook page for updates.

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Moreover, shuttle busses between the Taoyuan Pushin Ranch and Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall MRT Station will also be available for your convenience. Tickets are $200 TWD and must be purchased separately for journeys in both directions. Kindly refer to the ticketing website for the schedule and rules of purchase.

With regards to music, theLoop has confirmed Looptopia’s Phase I lineup through their official festival Facebook page. It’s a well-chosen list of  some of the industry’s best talents and world-renowned DJs. Here is the partial list of the amazing DJ selection that will be on decks for the debut of Looptopia:

  • Aly & Fila
  • Ben Nicky
  • Brennan Heart
  • Charming Horses
  • Dante Klein
  • Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
  • Dirtcaps
  • Dyro
  • GTA
  • Kris Kross Amsterdam
  • KSHMR
  • Martin Garrix
  • Mark Sixma
  • Markus Schultz
  • Mattn
  • NGHTMRE
  • Orjan Nilsen
  • Tony Junior
  • Wildstylez
  • Wiwek
  • Yellow Claw

So what are you waiting for? Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of Taiwan’s EDM history! Camp, have fun, and enjoy outdoor barbecue while listening to your favorite DJs play. Buy your tickets now!

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6 Things You Should Know When Planning Your First Party

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Event planning can be stressful when done the wrong way, and sometimes stressful even when doing all the right steps. It is no surprise to us that Forbes listed “Event Coordinators” as the number 5th most stressful job for 2016, due to the number of logistics involved and things that could go wrong at any moment.

A single mistake can cause major setbacks and jeopardize your name or worse — your brand name. That is why it is essential to keep your ducks in a row and to know your basics before throwing your first party. These are tips based on experience curating events of all sizes and shapes for the better part of the last decade, ranging from club nights to festivals and warehouse parties to private events.
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6 Social Media Tips To Execute Successful Events

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A lot of moving parts have to come together to create a successful club night, concert or festival. In today’s day and age, technology and social media in particular are vital skills for successful event brands to connect with their target audience and, perhaps most importantly, keep them engaged.

In 2015 alone, 32 million people attended music festivals in the United States. Countless more went to a show, concert or club to see an artist play, multiplying the number of potential customers for any event organizers exponentially. The crowds are there, it’s just a matter of getting your event known to them and getting them interested to attend. But how?

With social media directly commanding up to 25% of the total traffic to all ticketing sites, it is imperative that you get your social media strategy right. There’s plenty of platforms to activate your social media plan, but posting what sounds good the day-of isn’t a good enough strategy to really get the most out of your network’s potential.

We talked with several promoters and event organizers to find out what their successful habits are with regards to social media and event promotion:

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Quick Promoter Tips on How to Sell Out Your Show

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The role of the promoter has changed over the years. That is to say that more often than not, in today’s electronic music scene, DJs and producers are finding themselves doubling up as promoters of their own parties. Starting a label may sure be a way of releasing music, but the real money is in monetizing the label brand with organized showcases and parties the same way some of the most respected imprints have been doing for years. The likes of Cadenza, mobilee, Dirtybird, Knee Deep in Sound, Suara, All Day I Dream and Diynamic are just a few examples that come to mind.

Selling out an event is always the ultimate goal for any promoter, and if you’re already selling out events the idea is to always be able to do it faster than before. There’s industry techniques and skills involved in speeding up ticket sales, especially when you’re battling with small budgets, tough competition or are an emerging brand in an already existing market.

Here are some important tools at your disposal:

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Monday Social Announces Move to New Venue

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freddy mnsAfter 2 and a half years at Sound Nightclub, LA’s iconic weekly party, the one & only Monday Social, has announced it will be moving a few blocks down Hollywood Blvd to Project Club LA for it’s grand re-opening next Monday January 18th.

Monday Social said farewell to their residency at Sound this week and they did it right with a special set from Doorly & friends: MK, Justin Jay and Low Steppa. The club was packed with Monday Social fans paying their tributes. Read more