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Firebeatz

Djs | Producers
SICK INDIVIDUALS

DJs | Producers
John 00 Fleming

Dj | Producer

Kimman

DJs / Producers
Maxim Lany

DJ / Producer / Remixer
LUNAR

DJ / Music Producer

SMYAH

Musician
Dominique Grys

Artist / Sound engineer / Programmer
Kelvin Celcius

SOUND ENGINEER

BRAD GROBLER

Music Producer / Composer / Vocalist
Roben Neal

Open-Format DJ
Erik Heirman

Sound Engineer / Music Producer

Albert Gruber

Music producer / Co-founder of seeqnc
Eline Van Audenaerde

Electronic music wellness coach

EDM

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TECH HOUSE / TECHNO

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HARDSTYLE

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BRANDS

Firebeatz

Djs | Producers

Since their formation in Tilburg in 2008, and with their countless dance floor hits and mainstage anthems, the dynamic Dutch duo of Tim Smulders and Jurre van Doeselaar, have become a true international sensation across the EDM scene. The duo has worked with celebrated artists such as Calvin Harris, Tiësto and Martin Garrix and successfully managed to cross over to other genres by collaborating with artists such as Pitbull, James Blunt, Ian Carey, Snoop Dogg, Freestylers, Flo Rida, Timbaland, Fatman Scoop, Alex Gaudino, Wynter Gordon, Bingo Players and Sean Paul.

SESSIONS

Day 1

How to become a purpose driven brand?
How we can differentiate and create a meaningful brand.

John 00 Fleming

Djs | Producers

John went on to mix and compile 40+ DJ mix compilations for labels such as Virgin, Telstar, Sony, and Universal that secured his rise to the top, Gold discs line his studio walls celebrating over 10 million sales along with the worlds leading music store Beatport making John artist of the month acknowledging his investment, loyally and dedication to the electronic scene.

As a music producer John’s esteem within the industry has garnered respect from electronic luminaries like Jean Michael Jarre and Muse and while humbly accepting peer endorsement he continues to let his production skills do the talking. Following the release of his artists albums ‘Nine Lives’ and ‘One.hundred.ten WKO’, John switched his focus to scoring for major TV networks and Vilms, working alongside The Royal Philharmonic orchestra at the famed Abbey Road studios, London (home of The Beatles) where his work has featured in numerous movies.

SMYAH

Musician, Mastering Engineer

Yavor Zografski is a musician, mix, and mastering engineer and a teacher in music production and sound engineering. He has been making music for the past 15 years under the alias SMYAH. So far, his work amounts to 3 EPs and 3 albums. His creations have gained international recognition from major magazines and media such as XLR8R and CLASH, his music has been played on Rinse FM and he has released for the labels Stereofox and aL:lo (Colorado). Last year, his music came out on two separate vinyl releases.

You can hear his discography here: Discography

BRAD GROBLER

PRO MUSIC PRODUCER

Brad Grobler is a full-time Pro Music Producer, Composer, and Vocalist. Brad specializes in House, Trance, Electronic Music, and Pop. 2 number 1 Dance Hits, 2 Hits on the Billboard charts, and was nominated for Canadian Grammy - Juno Award.

Highlights include working with some of the best in the game - Tiesto (NL), Hardwell (NL), Armada (NL), Alan Walker (UK), Vassy (AUS), Jason Nevins (USA), Universal (Worldwide), Sony (Worldwide), Nelly (USA), Maxi Priest (USA) , Ayumi Hamasaki (Japan), Scooter (DE), Aquagen (DE), Samantha Fox (UK) to mention a few.

LUNAR

DJ / Music Producer

After experiencing the underground Techno scene in Barcelona, the Venezuelan Engineer Alfredo Lunar decided to follow his passion for music, gradually consolidating his career as an artist by performing in various clubs and bars in the city, such as The Garage of the Bass Valley, City Hall, Drome, among others. With influences from Berlin and Detroit, his sets reach a balance between hard and hypnotic rhythms that will take you on a journey where the body and mind connect through sounds from the darkest to the most crystalline.

At the same time, together with VJ JOLY, he is co-creator and resident DJ of ECLIPSE LUNAR, an audiovisual agency that seeks to promote underground electronic music as an artistic expression, by focusing on the symbiosis between music and images to reach a multisensorial experience.

Their work has led them to collaborate with DJs and producers such as Nastia, Boris (Ostgut Ton/Berghain), ØTTA, Klangkuenstler, Paula Cazenave, Candy Cox and The Unborn Child; as well as visual artists such as Acid Thermal, Lola Haze and many others.

Dominique Grys

Artist / Sound engineer / Programmer

Introducing Dominique Grys, a highly experienced music industry veteran with over 25 years of expertise in classical and electronic music composition, sound engineering, and programming.
Dominique's focus on digital signal processing algorithms and audio synthesis has allowed them to develop a unique and innovative sound that is all their own. With multiple original albums recorded, along with a portfolio of work producing music for various artists, Dominique is a highly respected figure in the industry. In addition to their studio work, Dominique is also an accomplished live performer, improvising on a "no-PC" synth and sampler rig to create their trademark hardcore shamanic techno sound.
As a programming teacher, Dominique inspires others to explore new frontiers in music through their technical knowledge and creative abilities. They cover a wide range of topics, including DSP, linear algebra, and generative music composition using Python.

Kelvin Celsius

DJ / Producer

Always moved and intrigued by technological music." With this quote in mind, Kelvin Celcius builds his DJ sets musically constructive played as reading a book. A story, from beginning to end, full of emotion crafted especially for the dancefloor.
He spends his time mostly in the studio crafting atmospheric, dancefloor techno material to get the groove going. His first release as seen daylight thanks to the duo Analog Effect which gave him the chance to remix one of their tracks.
Besides his passion for DJing and producing Celcius also runs his yearly Patterns event on the beach of Almere. A open-minded party where it’s still possible to bring your own drinks and enjoy very skilled artists knowing the craft, playing incredible sets. His next stop will be graduating as an audio engineer at the SAE Institute in Amsterdam.

Roben Neal

Open-Format DJ

Hailing from the UK, Roben has been producing music since 2007 and aside from working as a freelance sound engineer, has released records under a selection of different aliases such as New York Loft Party, NYLP, BvR, and Roben on labels such as CRMS, Peppermint Jam, Ulybug, and various others. Roben is a full-time open-format DJ, which has included residencies and a season in Ibiza, to club and festival gigs in Romania and Croatia amongst others and as part of that will produce remixes to be used as tools in his sets.

SICK INDIVIDUALS

DJs | Producers

With numerous worldwide hit singles to their name, support from the biggest artists in electronic dance music and pop music, and an international tour schedule that has notched up an impressive array of appearances at the world’s most prestigious venues and festivals - Tomorrowland, UltraMusicFestival, Sensation, Mysteryland, ElectricZoo, Ushuaïaand Cream fields to name but a few - SICK INDIVIDUALS continue to set new boundaries with each passing year!
Meeting at the conservatory for music in The Netherlands, Rinze Ray Hofstee and Joep 'Jim' Smeele formed an instant connection bound by a shared love of music composition and electronic dance music. SICK INDIVIDUALS launched their own radio show 'THIS IS SICK' reaching tens of thousands of listeners every month and eventually morphing into the major live 'THIS IS SICK' concept, created exclusively for their stage performances. The pair manipulate visuals and audio in real-time directly from the DJ booth, creating a whole new immersive experience for fans who flock to see them play.

Maxim Lany

DJ / Producer / Remixer

DJ, producer and remixer Maxim Lany produces a one of a kind, larger than life soundscape that take you on a unique musical journey.
In 2019, Armada Music released The Gent born artist’s breakthrough track ‘Renaissance’. Championed by leading DJs including Solomun, Kölsch and Tale Of Us, ‘Renaissance’ has accumulated more than 3.5 million streams. His debut album, ‘Closer (You’re Not Alone)’, came to life after the huge tracks ‘People Of The Night’, ‘Coming’ and ‘Closer’.
Maxim Lany has performed on many of the world’s most prestigious stages such as Tomorrowland Main Stage, Extrema Outdoor, WeCanDance, Kompass, Dreamfields Mexico and Sommer Klein.
In 2022, international support from Tale Of Us, Rufus Du Sol and Magit Cacoon have lead to countless track IDs. Maxim Lany’s most recent releases are ‘Trippin’ with Sylvain Armand (which hit No.1 on Traxsource Progressive Chart) and the wonderfully melodic ‘Against All Odds’ (as featured on the Dirtybird Campout 2022 compilation).
With remixes and collabs for Magit Cacoon and Pretty Pink, and projects including his new concept CLOSER and his Kompass residency, the sky is the limit for Maxim Lany in 2023!

Erik Heirman

Sound Engineer / Music Producer

Erik Heirman is a trained sound engineer and music producer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He created Rapid Flow in the autumn of 2022 to help musicians and sound engineers overcome common frustrations and barriers in music production. He has worked for brands, such as Focusrite, SSL, SPL, Avalon Design, Softube, Slate and has releases on SONY Music, Ministry of Sound, Roton and is signed to SINE Music. Career Highlights include playing at Fusion and his Down-Tempo Tracks hitting 4.7 million views on YouTube
“I know what it's like to be a music producer. You have a vision, but learning Ableton takes a long time and can be frustrating. Most people start off super inspired, but often end up in countless loop ideas and long mixing sessions.
That's why I started Rapid Flow: I want to help you learn how to do these things with ease so that your creativity doesn't get held back by technical hurdles. I'll share with you a proven starting point so that you can focus on making music instead of trying to figure out all the technical parts.”

Albert Gruber

Music producer / Co-founder of seeqnc

Albert Gruber is a 20+ years music industry professional, music producer, and Electronic Music Artist. He is also the co-founder of seeqnc, a music recognition technology (MRT) and music data platform that helps artists monetize their music.

Albert is also a managing partner at Riverside Studios Berlin, a renowned recording and production facility that caters to over 50 artists of all genres and specifics. In addition to his work at Riverside Studios, Albert is a guest lecturer at the SAE Institute, where he shares his wealth of knowledge and experience with aspiring music producers and music business students. At the EMPRO conference, Albert will discuss how technology and music recognition can help artists achieve a more sustainable income. He will delve into the various ways that Seeqnc's MRT and music data platform can benefit artists by identifying their music and ensuring that they receive fair compensation for their work. ☺️ Join Albert as he shares his insights and expertise on the intersection of music and technology, and learn how to take advantage of the latest tools and trends to boost your career as an artist.

Eline Van Audenaerde

Electronic music wellness coach

Eline has been championing the electronic music wellness since 2015 with her company The Unicorn Mothership. “I firmly believe it is important for musicians to know how to strengthen their own capacity for mental and emotional resilience. Spreading knowledge and raising awareness on how they can do that and continuing to normalize that conversation is key so they can not only support themselves but also their peers. In doing so, they are more likely to use their resources (time, energy, knowledge, skills, talent, money) more effectively and efficiently, opening themselves up to growth opportunities and becoming more proactive.

Kimman

DJs / Producers

Kimman was organically grown in the midst of a musical interplay between friends. Bram and Greg, hailing from Ghent (BE) and both having roots in producing deep, electronic music joined their efforts after previously releasing music under different monikers. Melodic hooks are center stage while different rhythms ranging from UK-inspired breaks to Italian club grooves provide multiple functions.