The workshop is taking place in the framework of the BBX Weekender, the series of events highlighting the cultural landscape of modern Berlin, organized in collaboration with The Grand Factory.
Marcus Rüssel, CEO and founder of Europe’s largest online booking platform - gigmit - speaks about how to export your music as a Lebanese band and how to go to Germany, either for touring or to play at festivals.
In this workshop, you learn about all important players in the German music market, get insights in how to get gigs at festivals or for your tour. It will give you insights into the German music landscape, typical deal structures, what to expect on tour and how to marketing your gigs. Also, what is the challenge and what to expect from digital services like gigmit will be part of it. gigmit is the leading organization for Europe’s showcase festival network, called INES which is the first go-to platform if you want to export your music to Europe. Marcus Rüssel will explain the project and tell you all insights how to become part of it. The workshop will be followed by an extended Q&A session.
- The workshop will be in English.
To participate please send us a short motivation mail and a CV.
Deadline for application: Monday, March 12th 2018.
E-mail: Vesna.Chamoun@goethe.de
-About gigmit:
gigmit is Europe’s largest platform for live music bookings. The idea to simplify the booking process for promoters and musicians was born from the founder’s own experience. The creation of gigmit in 2012 provided a smart, digital solution to this problem. Over 60,000 artists are currently using the platform to apply for 2,500 new, international gigs from every genre, every month. More than 5,000 registered promoters use gigmit to find new talent for their events.
www.gigmit.com
About Marcus Rüssel:
Marcus Rüssel is the CEO and founder of gigmit and concert promoter with Herzblut. He has, since 2001, developed his career as a concert and festival promoter and a consultant and manager for musicians. He is connected with a wide range of bands and DJs and with international agencies and promoters. In 2009 Marcus started researching different ways of funding and financing, primarily in the creative industry. He thereby knows how to establish a business. With that knowledge and his experience, he founded gigmit in 2012 and has since lead the company as CEO. His online music booking platform, gigmit, serves to connect promoters and musicians for an easier booking process.
About INES:
Innovation Network of European Showcases - Driving synergies between showcase festivals, artists and music industry pros
INES is formed by eight European showcase festivals and Europes biggest platform for online artist discovery, gigmit. The project includes a talent- and pro-exchange program as well as education offers and a digital approach for the music industry.
INES festival partners: Liverpool Sound City (UK), Waves Vienna (AT), Sonicvisions (LUX), Live at Heart (SWE), Spring Break (PL), Monkey Week (ESP), Westway LAB (PRT), MENT Ljubljana (SVN)
http://ines-festivals.eu/
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