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Sonic Visions Delegates breakfast
10h30 to 11h30 at Sonic Visions Bar

Cure your hangover and prepare yourself for a day filled with panels, meetings & music!

Limited capacity! Registration is recommended
Register HERE

 

Tips from the pros
11h30 to 12h30 at Main Conference Room

Interact with and get feedback from booking agents, festivals, promotion agencies, artist managers and journalists. See how they work, what they expect from artists and how you can get in touch with them as an artist, musician or band.

Host: Olaf Furniss (Journalist & Born To Be Wide / Wide Days organiser)

Speakers: Michael Bisping (Managing Director – A.S.S. Concerts), Martin Hjorth Frederiksen  (International PR & Communication – Roskilde Festival), Christian Holl Buhl (Managing Partner – Factory 92), David Lefur (Season Of Mist – Import & Export Manager), Michael Roe (Sargent House – Artist manager & european label manager)

 

Meet the pros!
13h00 to 14h00 at Sonic Visions Bar

Let’s break the ice! Artists, bands and music professionals are welcome to attend this networking event where they can meet a selection of bookers, festivals, labels and journalists from all over Europe.

Limited capacity! Prior registration is recommended.
Register HERE

 

Digital music journalism
13h00 to 13h45 at Main Conference Room

The digital evolution has deeply affected the way music is brought to and experienced by music fans.  Radio stations think about and develop new ways to broadcast music and reach for new audiences. Vlogs, streaming services and audio-visual web based platforms are constantly opening new channels for artists while music journalists are offered new ways to talk and write about music. During the panel we will discuss the new challenges and how digital is and will affect music journalism.

Host: Vic Galloway (BBC Scotland & 6Music Broadcaster, Journalist & Author)

Speakers: Julia Brummert (Intro magazine – Online editor), Anja Räßler (Rocket Beans Entertainment GmbH), Yves Stephany (Radio 100,7) & more speakers to be announced.

 

Author’s rights for artists with Sacem Luxembourg
13h15 to 14h00 at Oberkorn suite

How can I protect my music? How does a collecting society like Sacem Luxembourg work and what are the revenue streams I can expect when my music is played on the radio or live? This practical workshop by Sacem Luxembourg will give you a detailed view of the Author’s right for artists.

 

Future Trends & tools for music marketing: a practical guide for artists and music professionals
Keynote by Claire Mas (Communion Music Group / Music Ally)
14h15 to 15h15 at Main Conference Room

Driven by digital innovation, the music marketing landscape is changing at a breath-taking speed – so much so, in fact, that it can be hard to keep on top of all the latest tools!

During her keynote Claire Mas, Head of Digital at Communion Music Group, will give a detailed guide to the latest trends and tools in digital marketing, illustrated by real-life case studies that will translate into your work as an artist, band or music professional.

About Claire Mas:

Claire Mas is the Head of Digital at Communion Music Group, the respected independent music company that includes Communion Records (Bear’s Den, Dan Croll), Communion Publishing (Catfish and the Bottlemen, Banfi), and live promoter arm Communion Presents (James Bay, George Ezra, Jack Garratt, Daughter). She is responsible for developing and executing end-to-end digital strategies for all Communion’s artist campaigns and events, and also for Communion’s central brand activities and communications.

Get more info HERE.

 

It’s all about the artist: Chris Maas (Mumford and Sons, Matt Corby)
14h45 to 15h15 at Oberkorn suite

Sonic Visions is inviting local artists & musicians to share their experience and thoughts in the cosy set-up of the Oberkorn suite. Join us for a talk about music, career development and tips provided by high profile musicians from Luxembourg.

About Chris Maas:

Chris is a London based session drummer and percussionist. Born and raised in Luxembourg, Chris studied at the University School of Music in Luxembourg City until he moved to London to continue his studies in 2006. He has toured with artists and bands such as The Pierces, Mumford and Sons, Matt Corby.

Get more info HERE 

 

Jobs in music
15h45 to 16h30 at Main Conference Room

What does it mean to work as a performing musician, composer, producer or artist manager in/from Luxembourg? What are the difficulties and challenges and the potential revenue streams for creatives working in the field of popular music in Luxembourg or the Greater Region. A panel of working musicians, producers and music professionals will discuss these topics and interact with the audience.

With Diogo Bastos (Guitarist, songwriter, touring musician), Chris Maas (Session musician), Charles Stoltz (Sound engineer, producer) and more speakers to be announced 

 

Keynote by Guy Sigsworth (Producer – Bjork, Imogen Heap, Madonna…)
17h00 to 17h45 at Main Conference Room

Without a doubt, Guy Sigsworth, can be considered as one of the most accomplished and well-respected creatives in the UK music industry today. Over the last 20 years, Guy has worked with artists such as Bjork, Britney Spears, Madonna, Seal, Imogen Heap, David Sylvian, Alanis Morissette and Alison Moyet amongst many others.

His keynote at the Sonic Visions Music Conference will be about his approach to songwriting and music production and expose his view about the impact of technology on music creation, production and consumption. Furthermore he will talk about his collaborations with artists such as Imogen Heap, Robyn, Seal and Madonna.

Artists, musicians & producers, be sure not to miss this unique occasion to get inspired!

About Guy Sigsworth:

Growing up in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, Guy developed a passion for classical music from a young age, studying harpsichord and joining the European Union Baroque Orchestra with whom he toured Europe extensively. After moving back to London, Guy began exploring production and contemporary electronic sounds. His virtuosic qualities allowed him to develop his skills quickly and he went on to co-write four songs on Seal’s debut album Crazy as well as co-writing, recording and playing on Dancer in the Dark and Vespertine.

In 1996 Sigsworth was introduced to Imogen Heap with whom he formed an immediate bond, going on to co-write and produce two songs from Heap’s debut album I Megaphone. Later the pair went on to form Frou Frou, releasing their debut album Details via Universal Records in 2002 to critical acclaim.

Since then Guy’s focus has returned to songwriting and production working with global artists including Madonna, Robyn, Britney Spears, Sugababes and Kate Havnevik to name a few, his virtuosic abilities to work across orchestration, programming, electronics and experimental production allowing him to stay at the cutting edge of contemporary production.

More information HERE.

 

Meet the metal pros!
17h30 to 18h30 at Sonic Visions Bar

Meet and network with a selection of European bookers, festivals, labels and music professionals active in the field of metal music.

With Jörg Düsedau (Co-owner & Managing Director – Dragon Productions ), Jérôme Haultier (CEO – Hexagon Booking Agency), Sascha Jahn (Booker – ICS Network), Eric Kuhnen (Booking & Management – Alphadoubleplus), Jeff Jonas (Manager – Ronin Management), David Lefur (Import & Export Manager – Season of Mist), Maxime Molinari (Booker & President – Damage Done Productions), Daniel Schneider (Booker – Euroblast Festival).

Registration is recommended
Register HERE

 

It’s all about the artist: Jérôme Reuter (Rome – artist)
18h00 to 18h30 at Oberkorn suite 

Sonic Visions is inviting local artists & musicians to share their experience and thoughts in the cosy set-up of the Oberkorn suite. Join us for a talk about music, career development and tips provided by high profile musicians from Luxembourg.

About Jerôme Reuter:

As a restless seeker, devoted traveler, even bohemian troubadour, Jerome Reuter stands in a long tradition of lonesome guitar heroes, outcasts moving about restlessly, dedicated to a life beyond the pale. Brel, Cash, Van Zandt, Waits, Cohen, Cave – architects of melancholy like these left their footprints in Jerome Reuter’s artistic expression.  Jerome Reuter has been expressing his musical visions with his project ROME since 2005, bleeding himself out on eleven albums (and various other official releases) in as many years.

 

Music and beyond: film, sync, advertising & music videos 
18h00 to 18h45 at Main Conference Room

Music is everywhere! We experience it in advertising, film and video games as an essential part of the emotional input and context of a scene, movie or brand. Music videos and music related video productions are more popular then ever due to the growing relevance of streaming platforms like Youtube and sync opportunities can generate alternative revenue streams for artists.

A panel of experts will discuss today’s audio-visual opportunities, the challenges and the possible downsides for artists and music professionals. The panel will be followed by the VCAs Award Ceremony 2016 showcasing the best music videos from Luxembourg.

Host: Vic Galloway (BBC Scotland & 6Music Broadcaster, Journalist & Author)
Speakers: Jesper Gadeberg (www.musicstylist.com), Roy Lidstone-Jackson (CEO / Managing Director – A&GSync/A&G Songs Ltd), Raoul Schmitz (Video producer) and more speakers to be announced.

 

VCAs – Video Clip Awards Ceremony 2016
19h15 to 20h00 at Main Conference Room

For the fourth time in a row Rockhal and Rocklab want to showcase and reward the best music videos made in Luxembourg with the VCAs – Video Clip Awards Luxembourg 2016.

Get more information about the Video Clip Awards HERE!

 

Sonic Visions showcases
From 20h30 at Halle des Poches à Fonte

A selection of local and regional metal artists & bands will perform live at Halle des Poches à Fonte from 20h30. Doors: 20h00

More info about the line-up HERE.

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