"Success comes from staying grounded and putting fans first"
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FKP Scorpio
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"Success comes from staying grounded and putting fans first"

How’s the live business doing in 2025 and beyond? Our CEO and founder, Folkert Koopmans, talked to Pollstar about trying times, well-earned successes, …
"Joyful Discovery and Open-Mindedness": Why Festivals play a pivotal role in the cultural landscape
Festivals

"Joyful Discovery and Open-Mindedness": Why Festivals play a pivotal role in the cultural landscape

In the latest issue of the European Festival Report, our colleagues Karen and Janina spoke with IQ Magazine about the current state and future of the …
ACCESS ALL AREAS: Der Backstage Podcast: S04F02 | Air Raids and Amplifiers
Access All Areas
Festivals

ACCESS ALL AREAS: Der Backstage Podcast: S04F02 | Air Raids and Amplifiers

Russia's invasion from February 2022 continues, but so does live music in Ukraine. The country has become renowned not only for maintaining a …
Intricate Layers: The dreamy yet complex Sound of Wasuremono
Mucke bei die Fische
Tour
Festivals

Intricate Layers: The dreamy yet complex Sound of Wasuremono

Wasuremono was among the promising newcomers picked for our showcase festival "Mucke bei die Fische". The emotional impact of their carefully crafted …
What's your spirit animal? Meet the creator of Hurricane and Southside's furry faces
Southside Festival
Hurricane Festival
02.08.2019
What's your spirit animal? Meet the creator of Hurricane and Southside's furry faces
"I like it! What is it?" This reaction to the animal artworks of people from abroad who may never have heard about Hurricane or Southside Festival is the best thing that can happen to a brand. The wolf, lynx, bear or owl that have become an integral part of the festivals' identity all speak for themselves. Of course, all fans have always been curious about the person behind those designs. Meet Dani Blázquez, the man who created all of the festivals' furry or feathery faces.