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  • Saturday - 16. Nov 2019

  • 16:30
    Dreaming of touring the UK and see your name on that Glasto bill? Well, you’re not alone. For emerging acts - especially coming from abroad - there are more chances of breaking the bank than breaking the UK charts, as you try to navigate this very competitive music market. So…
  • 14:00
    Location: Rocklab
    Up-and-coming managers, grab this change to exchange with Mac Reynolds (Manager - Imagine Dragons)! Gather feedback, learn insights and discuss with a confirmed pro about all things related to artist management and development. Very limited capacity. Registration closed.
  • 11:45
    With a 66 million strong population, a 5th rank on the global music market (IFPI, 2018), 1858 festivals, 1794 clubs, 1504 promoters or agents and 193 showcase opportunities (Irma, 2019), France is arguably one of Europe’s most enviable destinations for touring artists. But with a very strong domestic market, language…
  • 10:30
    Networks and relationships have never been more important than in today's globalised and digital music business. The reasons: they create trust, give orientation in the market overload, foster creativity and innovation, and strengthen the well-being of the people involved. The latter is crucial for the identity-oriented approach, which has strong…
  • Friday - 15. Nov 2019

  • 14:00
    Wrote your (hit) single and ready to mingle? There are many greats artists out there, but only a fraction of them are good at promoting their music to others; especially to people that could help them further their careers, like agents, festivals, labels & managers. Music executives are notoriously busy…
  • 11:45
    In collaboration with Multipistes Excellent songwriting, daring arrangements and catchy hooklines should make for a bummer of a song, right? But does your record sound great? Is your mix reflecting the artistic purpose? Does it match today’s standards, where it should sound all right, no matter whether it is played…
  • 10:30
    In collaboration with Multipistes Nowadays, the key to a successful online promotion seems to reside in your knowledge of social media, which each come with their own set of marketing & promotion rules and tools. But beyond the technical specificities, beyond the numbers and stats, there lies the story each…
  • 10:30
    Location: Rockhal
    Open Call Music in commercials - we all agree that the latter hardly can do without the former. However, the professional process of joining the elements is widely characterized by a lack of knowledge of “the other side”, which leads to misunderstandings, reserve, and, worst case, mistakes. This workshop brings…
  • 10:00
    WHAT BACKSPIN International Sessions (hereinafter referred to as BIS) is a brand new hip-hop export and international cooperation project platform, which was launched by BACKSPIN in cooperation with SPOT Festival during the 2019 edition of the influential music industry event in Aarhus, Denmark. After connecting Danish rappers, songwriters and producers…
  • Thursday - 14. Nov 2019

  • 10:00
    BACKSPIN International Sessions WHAT BACKSPIN International Sessions (hereinafter referred to as BIS) is a brand new hip-hop export and international cooperation project platform, which was launched by BACKSPIN in cooperation with SPOT Festival during the 2019 edition of the influential music industry event in Aarhus, Denmark. After connecting Danish rappers,…
  • Saturday - 17. Nov 2018

  • 17:00
    With the rise of music blogging it has become essential for artists and bands to have their music featured on blogs. So what’s the right way to go about sending your music to blogs and how can you find the blogs that are relevant for your genre? During the workshop…
  • 15:30
    Streaming is currently responsible for the growth of the music industry. However, streaming is not the holy grail for artist careers. The advent of curated playlists makes it even more difficult to build an artist brand, because they focus the consumers’ attention on the playlist brand or need for radio-like…
  • 13:45
    At a time where placing your music in a commercial or a movie is often declared the holy grail of music marketing, let us take a moment to look at it from your perspective. A dialogue workshop introduces you to the system, the procedures and the players. For young music…
  • 11:00
    Location: Rockhal
    Excellent songwriting, daring arrangements and catchy hooklines should make for a bummer of a song, right? But does your record sound great? Is your mix reflecting the artistic purpose? Does it match today's standards, where it should sound all right, no matter whether it is played on a CD, vinyl,…
  • Friday - 16. Nov 2018

  • 14:00
    Get practical tips & tricks from a professional on how to get gigs in Germany: contacts & contracts, legal aspects, tour support, dos and don’ts… all you have to know as a band or artist who wants to tour in Germany.
  • 11:45
    Get practical tips & tricks from a professional on how to get gigs in Belgium: contacts & contracts, legal aspects, tour support, dos and don’ts… all you have to know as a band or artist who wants to tour in Belgium.
  • 11:00
    Get practical tips & tricks from a professional on how to get gigs in France: contacts & contracts, legal aspects, tour support, dos and don’ts… all you have to know as a band or artist who wants to tour in France.
  • Thursday - 15. Nov 2018

  • 18:00
    As a Luxembourg band or artist, leaving your home turf to find new audiences and conquer new markets becomes vital at some point. But what does it take in order to build an effective tour abroad? Get practical tips & tricks from artists who have been there on building up…
  • Saturday - 18. Nov 2017

  • 16:30
    Née il y a moins d’un an, la toute jeune société à responsabilité limitée simplifiée – ou SARL-S – reste source de nombreux questionnements et préjugés : Quels sont ses avantages ? Existe-t-il des limites ? Est-elle adaptée à votre projet ? Quelles sont les différences avec la SARL classique…
  • 15:00
    This workshop aims to familiarise participating musicians & artists with the two legal regimens that currently exist in the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg enabling artists to benefit from financial aid of a social nature in case of insufficient financial income or in times of involuntary inactivity, namely that of the independent…
  • 12:00
    As an artist, your main concern should always be the music. Yet still, as an emerging act lacking the funds for a PR agent or a community manager, you will inevitably have to come to grips with the essentials of promoting your project. Approaching the press, announcing gigs and interacting…
  • Friday - 17. Nov 2017

  • 17:00
    Get a practical insight into IP: when and where protecting, costs for protection and enforcement, Internet-related issues and much more. This workshop will help participants in selecting the right scope of protection, with no taboo. Overprotection is not the right option ! The interactive session will provide you with practical…
  • 15:45
    Get an insight into the complexities of intellectual property and the possibilities and revenue streams linked to it in a digital world. The workshop will help participants understand the basics of IP, how it interacts with their work and activities and how it can be protected and monetized. In collaboration…
  • Thursday - 16. Nov 2017

  • 17:30
    Good photography is fundamental for musicians! Any kind of exposure will require a suitable and captivating image. News, press, magazines, online, advertising, posters and flyers are all image lead. Photographer Jannica Honey will not only talk about the essentials around photography, but also the logistics like pixel dimensions and online…
  • Saturday - 12. Nov 2016

  • 13:15
    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…
  • 11:30
    Interact with and get feedback from booking agents, festivals, promotion agencies, labels and artist managers. 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 (Born To Be Wide / Wide Days -…
  • Friday - 11. Nov 2016

  • 16:00
    Get practical tips & tricks from pros on how to get and play gigs in France, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg: contacts & contracts, legal aspects, tour support, dos and don’ts… all you have to know as a band or artist who wants to tour in the Greater Region. With Alain…
  • Saturday - 14. Nov 2015

  • 14:30
    In collaboration with Ministry of Culture Luxembourg This workshop aims to familiarise participating musicians & artists with the two legal regimens that currently exist in the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg enabling artists to benefit from financial aid of a social nature in case of insufficient financial income or in times of…
  • 13:00
    Promoters, booking agents, managers, record labels, music publishers, marketing & distribution services, press officers….!? What are their roles within the music industry and what do I need to know about them as an artist or band? With Stuart Worthington (IMMF and MMF Training) *This is a panel and workshop series…
  • 11:00
    What do I need to know as an artist if I want to release and promote my music online. During this interactive workshop, artists and bands will get an overview of what they need to know about digital distribution, streaming and web promotion. DO-IT-YOURSELF! Workshop held & hosted by Ben…
  • Friday - 13. Nov 2015

  • 18:00
    Get practical tips & tricks from pros on how to get and play gigs in France, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg: contacts & contracts, legal aspects, tour support, dos and don’ts… all you have to know as a band or artist who wants to tour in the Greater Region. *This is…
  • Saturday - 15. Nov 2014

  • 15:45
    Workshop by Sam Reinard (Music & Resources Rockhal)
  • 15:00
    Workshop by Markus Graf (Executive Chairman – LAG Rock & Pop in Rheinland – Pfalz eV)
  • 14:15
    Workshop by David Dehard (Club Plasma, Court-Circuit) & François-Xavier Kernkamp (Consultant t-heater)
  • 13:30
    Workshop by Laurent Sabatier (Directeur – Nouveau Casino)
  • all day
    Promoters, booking agents, managers, record labels, music publishers, marketing & distribution services, press officers….!? What are their roles within the music industry and what do I need to know about them? What exactly is involved in planning a record release and a tour? What are the roles & responsibilities of…
  • all day
    Get practical tips & tricks from pros on how to get and play gigs in France, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg: contacts & contracts, legal aspects, tour support, dos and don’ts… all you have to know as a band or artist who wants to tour in the Greater Region. PLAYING GIGS…
  • Friday - 14. Nov 2014

  • all day
    The aim of the workshop is to provide useful tips and tricks and resources that bands can use to improve and enhance their promotion on the web. What are the common promotion tools the internet and community platforms are offering? How can I use those tools in a clever and…
  • all day
    Get practical tips & tricks from pros on how to get and play gigs in France, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg: contacts & contracts, legal aspects, tour support, dos and don’ts… all you have to know as a band or artist who wants to tour in the Greater Region. PLAYING GIGS…
  • Saturday - 16. Nov 2013

  • all day
    Hosted by the Luxembourg Export Office music:LX, the workshop describes the main music export activities in Luxembourg. * this is a panel series named after the Depeche Mode instrumental song « Oberkorn, it’s a small town » which refers to the town in the south of Luxembourg in which the…
  • Friday - 15. Nov 2013

  • all day
    In collaboration with Multipistes* The aim of the workshop is to provide useful tips and tricks and resources that bands can use to improve and enhance their promotion on the web according to their project and goals. What are the common promotion tools the web and the community platforms are…
  • all day
    Sacem Luxembourg will host a workshop and describe the fundamentals of copyright and protection of artistic creation, and why you should become a member of collecting societies or not. * this is a panel series named after the Depeche Mode instrumental song « Oberkorn, it’s a small town » which…
  • Saturday - 24. Nov 2012

  • all day
    In collaboration with Mulitpistes What are the tools I need to know and use to build up a clever digital promotion strategy for my band? How can I communicate with fans and involve the community? How can I use traditional and new media and promotion techniques for my band? What…
  • all day
    This crash course gives musicians a basic overview of the concepts of intellectual property and copyright to audio-visual creation. How can I protect my music, what are my rights as a songwriter, what do I need to know to manage rights and how can I make money from those rights?…
  • Saturday - 26. Nov 2011

  • all day
    This workshop, organised by M&R Rockhal in the context of the Multipistes – Accompagnement musical en Grande-Région program, will help the bands, who have been selected for this year’s edition of the Multipistes program, improving their promotional strategies and getting an overview of the dos and don’ts of today’s digital…
  • all day
    This workshop aims to familiarize participating musicians with the two legal regimens that currently exist in the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg enabling artists to benefit from financial aid of a social nature in case of insufficient financial income or in times of involuntary inactivity, namely that of the independent professional artists…
  • Saturday - 27. Nov 2010

  • all day
    If you are about to organise a tour or a series of gigs with your band then this workshop is what you need! Learn from professionals and get to know what you have to consider before going on tour. Get essential tips about your costing management and promotion and exchange…
  • all day
    Want to know where to post your news and music in order to get a maximum of impact and visibility? Then this workshop is what you need – DIY guerrilla marketing strategies for bands !!! The workshop will be held by specialists Dietrich Pflüger and Moritz “mo” Sauer. Dietrich Pflüger…
  • Saturday - 29. Nov 2008

  • all day
    By Moritz Mo Sauer Blogoshere and blogging techniques in WordPress Created in 2003, WordPress (http://www.wordpress-fr.net/) is a free content management software enabling web sites and blogs to be created. Starting with the installation and configuration of the software, the workshop will explore the various stages in the creation of a…
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