MALTA: The International Music Summit has added IMS College – Malta to its portfolio of events, a new educational initiative taking place on the Mediterranean island of Malta from July 1 – 3. IMS College – Malta aims to bring together bright young minds for an intensive, ‘360 learning experience’ to give the next generation of electronic music creators and professionals the tools and knowledge to assist their career. IMS College – Malta will consist of a range of seminars, panels and interactive sessions – paired with a party schedule throughout the weekend. IMS College – Malta is partnered with…
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UK: Quantum Special Effects designed two new products for Adele’s sell out world tour – a bespoke tourable rain system and storm blasters that can deliver up to a minute of non-stop confetti across an entire arena. Working closely with ‘Adele Live 2016’ show designer Es Devlin and production manager Richard Young, Quantum is supplying over 100 shows across 44 arenas. Quantum’s team of in-house designers and engineers had just eight weeks to design, develop and build the new Q: Rain Graphix and just a fortnight for the Q: Storm Blasters. Providing a genuine indoor downpour for Adele’s performance of…
UK: The Great Escape is set to put the spotlight on mental health within the music community as part of its industry-focused conference programme next month. The charity Help Musicians UK will kick-start the proceedings as CEO Richard Robinson talks about his organisation’s work in supporting the health and wellbeing of people in the industry. He will be joined by Sally Gross from the University of Westminster to introduce new academic research into the mental health of music professionals. This will inform a wider debate between artists, managers, industry execs and healthcare professionals on how the industry could better ensure…
USA: Rukkus, a ‘next generation’ ticket marketplace, has released a revolutionary ecommerce platform that allows users to make purchases with the aid of virtual reality. With the introduction of their dynamic new feature, Seat360, Rukkus brings VR to the $30 billion a year ticketing industry. The Seat360 functionality utilises gyroscope driven panoramic 360° seat views, allowing users to fully experience their seat location firsthand before final purchases are made. The seamless and user friendly application also includes: ● Paperless mobile entry via your smartphone for major league professional sports and large live music venues ● Ability to easily share and…
UK / CHINA: Liverpool Sound City and Modern Sky Entertainment have announced that they are joining forces in what is a long term and strategic equity partner deal. Just over four years ago Sound City announced an equity deal that saw them bringing in partners Ingenious Media. Since that time Sound City has grown and established its brand both in the UK and internationally. This new deal will trigger the exit of Ingenious as Modern Sky Entertainment step into directly buy their equity stake and move them into the position of being sole global partners with Sound City. Modern Sky…
UK: DICE has appointed former Uber and Red Bull marketing exec, Sam Hancox, as Marketing Manager. Having spent seven years working in marketing at Red Bull and most recently as Brand Manager at Uber, Sam’s appointment will expand and deepen DICE’s offering as it prepares for UK and global expansion. Originally founded in 2014 by former music exec Phil Hutcheon and product studio ustwo, DICE has transformed ticketing and gives fans access to a curated selection of gigs, club and festivals listing only the best events and breaking new acts. As a result, DICE is fast becoming the go-to brand…
Steve Jones’ glittering career behind a drumkit was interrupted to mix FoH for friends’ bands, before deciding to pursue a more ‘sensible’ audio profession. A degree in Live Performance Technology from Derby University led directly to the hire and events department at TMC in Bradford, before a role in the Education and Application Support team for d&b audiotechnik in the UK. Nine years later and Steve heads up the department and an ever-growing team of technical specialists. The Acoustic Explorer, as he’s affectionately known, spends his days helping design and use sound systems to their potential, or presenting as part…
Roundhouse Rising Festival comprises panel talks, workshops, live performances and more, enabling young musicians to arm themselves with the knowledge, connections and platform necessary to begin a career in the music industry. Supplementing the main event is a continuous programme of events and courses, accessible to young people for a relatively infinitesimal price. Insights spoke with Lucy Scott, Music Programme Producer for Roundhouse Rising, about the festival’s commitment to representing emerging talent throughout the year, plus her opinion on livestreaming and how to better help young musicians. Festival Insights: Could you give us a brief history of Roundhouse Rising and…
UK: The International Festival Forum (IFF) has announced its return for a second edition, with many of the world’s leading booking agencies and festival associations already signed up as partners. An invitation-only event for booking agents and festivals, IFF debuted in London last September, selling out five weeks in advance, with 400 delegates in attendance. “After a lot of feedback last year about keeping IFF focused by having the right people in the room, we’ll be offering a limited number of extra passes to festivals, but ostensibly keeping the same vibe,” said ILMC head Greg Parmley who co-organises the event…
UK: Britain’s largest celebration of Japanese popular culture, Hyper Japan, is returning this summer for its 10th edition in London from July 15 – 17. Back by popular demand at Olympia London following a hugely successful Christmas Market in 2015, the summer festival will be offering more of the most vibrant and alternative aspects of J-culture from music to food to anime and gaming. Tens of thousands of J-culture enthusiasts are expected to convene to enjoy headlining performances from Japanese electro / rap duo Charisma.com and the singer Azumi Inoue, who frequently sings for Studio Ghibli, the famous anime film…