Before unveiling the lineup for our two-day Soave Academy adventure, let's revisit the highlights from last year’s Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). The 2023 edition of Soave Academy, held at Generator Amsterdam, featured an intimate mini-conference format that facilitated direct interaction between speakers and attendees. The intimate setting of about 100 attendees allowed for a personalized learning experience, with sessions held in unique spaces like an old-school college hall and a cozy library.

From the DJ Strategy masterclass by the local DJ School Amsterdam to the Marketing Your Music talk by Sven Schäfer of Place Called Home Management, the Academy provided a comprehensive learning experience tailored to the needs of emerging and established music professionals. The Academy hosted 10 panels and masterclasses with 19 industry expert speakers from around the world. Notably, Madism’s and Phuture Noize’s manager, Madeleine van Geuns, shared invaluable insights into artist and management dynamics. Her panel explored the nuances of finding the right managerial fit from both perspectives, offering a rich dialogue that engaged a diverse group of singers, producers, and managers.

The event also featured sessions by Gwen Klein Bleumink and Stefan Blonk, who covered the basics of music rights, providing essential knowledge for navigating the complexities of intellectual property in the music industry. Marco Nobel's presentation, "Music as a Business," shared strategies and insights on turning musical talent into a thriving business. Martin Heuseur from Guesstimate and Nicolai Anker from CPH MGMT guided participants in finding the perfect managerial match, exploring the intricacies of artist-manager relationships. Additionally, Masove offered a masterclass on making covers, delving into the art and technique of reimagining existing music with hands-on experience and creative insights.

Expect to get nothing but even more insights on the music industry from this year’s line up of guest speakers. Stay tuned for more details on this year’s Soave Academy, where we continue to empower and inspire the next generation of music industry professionals!
Want to know more before we announce the first round of speakers? Check out our full program here or look at our plans for this year's Soave Academy more in depth here.
Comments