The International Electronic Music Scene
Sat May 6th 16:00-17:00 | Dania
What are the main pointers and differences from the international electronic music industry? How do booking, gatekeepers, production and networking create a globally connected industry? What are the challenges and what can other parts of the music industry learn from the underground of electronic music?
Panel: Jonathan Scratchley/Outlook Festival, Boye t’ Lam/Paradiso & Louise Brailey/Crack Magazine.
Moderator: Pernille Krog Mogensen.
Pernille Krog Mogensen (DK)
Music business freelancer, All over the place
Pernille Krog Mogensen is a well-known and respected figure in the Danish electronic music scene. As former head of music at the Copenhagen-based electronic music festival, Strøm, her enthusiastic support of underground electronic music has helped expand the influence of Danish music culture into new territory. Pernille is also working with various projects in music both in Denmark and abroad.
Louise Brailey (UK)
Head of Digital, Crack Magazine
Louise Brailey is music journalist and editor. Louise specialises in intersection of pop and underground music with a focus on club culture. She is currently Head of Digital at Crack Magazine in Bristol. Previously based in London and Berlin and has worked for NME and Electronic Beats Magazine and been a freelance contributor for Resident Advisor, Nylon, The Guardian Guide, Noisey and Mixmag.
Michail Stangl (DE)
Director, Boiler Room Germany
Michail Stangl plays a significant role in the success of Boiler Room - the worlds leading underground music platform. Having joined the team in 2011 he is now one of the lead faces and programmers and was recently named one of Berlins ten most important public figures in music and culture. Michail is also one of the curators of the annual CTM Festival and provides cultural strategy consulting for brands and institutions.
Jonathan Scratchley (UK)
Creative Director, Dimensions/Outlook/Sunfall
During a music degree at Leeds University Jonathan began running events which, after a few years developed into starting Outlook Festival in 2008. Over the last 9 years the company have introduced Dimensions Festival and more recently Sunfall London to an impressive events portfolio. Besides being Creative Director and Head of Partnerships in the events company Jonathan is a musician and teacher.
Boye t Lam (NL)
Music Programmer & Promoter, Paradiso
As a former label manager for Rush Hour - one of Netherlands most reputable electronic music labels - Boye t Lam has been an important figure in the ever growing scene of electronic music in Amsterdam. Currently booking electronic music for the infamous Amsterdam venue Paradiso and a curator for Red Bull Sound Select.